| 36th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 39 |
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| 20130231561 | DEVICE FOR ASSISTING WITH THE HANDLING OF AN INSTRUMENT OR TOOL - A device for assisting with the handling of an instrument or tool, the device comprising a jointed mechanical structure on a support, wherein an instrument or tool may be attached, motor drives configured to actuate the jointed mechanical structure, according to a number of degrees of freedom of less than that which the structure provides to the instrument or tool, and an automatic control, wherein the automatic control drives the motor drives in order to facilitate the meeting of a constraint on position and/or velocity parameters of the instrument or tool, which constraint the motor drives by themselves, independently of handling by an operator, cannot entirely meet. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231562 | SENSING APPARATUS FOR SENSING AN OBJECT - The invention relates to a sensing apparatus for sensing an object. The sensing apparatus comprises an ultrasound unit ( | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231563 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING ULTRASONIC IMAGE - An apparatus and method for generating an ultrasonic image are provided. The apparatus includes a transceiver configured to transmit an ultrasonic signal to an object, and receive an echo signal. The apparatus further includes a beam former configured to perform beamforming on the received echo signal to generate image data. The apparatus further includes a point spread function (PSF) estimator configured to update a PSF of the ultrasonic signal at each multiscale level to update the image data. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231564 | AUTOMATED THREE DIMENSIONAL AORTIC ROOT MEASUREMENT AND MODELING - An ultrasound system for planning a surgical implantation of a prosthetic aortic valve produces three dimensional images of the aortic root region of a patient. An electronic model of an aortic root is accessed and fitted to the aortic root in a three dimensional ultrasound image. Preferably the aortic root model exhibits closed contour cross-sections which are fitted to the endothelial lining of the aortic root in the ultrasound image. A medial axis of the fitted model is identified and radii measured from the medical axis to the border of the fitted model. The radii are joined to identify a surface forming a mesh model fitted to the aortic root anatomy of the patient. The shape and dimensions of the fitted model may be used to fabricate a custom prosthetic valve for aortic valve replacement. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231565 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT AND/OR MULTIPLE SAMPLE VOLUMES - Adjustment of operation of an ultrasound imaging system may be based at least in part on one or more characteristics represented in ultrasound return signals from two or more sample volumes. Adjustment may include adjusting a principal sample volume location or selecting a new principal sample volume. For example, a location of a principal sample volume may be adjusted or new principal sample volume selected so as to remain focused on an identified region of interest or to maintain the principal sample volume relative to some structure or reference. The principal sample volume may be maintained in the center or along a centerline of an artery or other structure, as the transducer array is moved along the artery or structure. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231566 | ULTRASONIC PROBE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present application relates to an ultrasonic probe including a connector capable of applying an electrical signal to a piezoelectric material and disposed at the outside of a backing layer, and a method of manufacturing the same. The ultrasonic probe includes a piezoelectric material, a backing layer installed on the rear surface of the piezoelectric material, and a first connector installed on at least one side surface of the backing layer and electrically connected to the piezoelectric material. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231567 | VISUAL IMAGING SYSTEM FOR ULTRASONIC PROBE - A non-invasive visual imaging system is provided, wherein the imaging system procures an image of a transducer position during diagnostic or therapeutic treatment. In addition, the system suitably provides for the transducer to capture patient information, such as acoustic, temperature, or ultrasonic images. For example, an ultrasonic image captured by the transducer can be correlated, fused or otherwise combined with the corresponding positional transducer image, such that the corresponding images represent not only the location of the transducer with respect to the patient, but also the ultrasonic image of the region of interest being scanned. Further, a system is provided wherein the information relating to the transducer position on a single patient may be used to capture similar imaging planes on the same patient, or with subsequent patients. Moreover, the imaging information can be effectively utilized as a training tool for medical practitioners. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231568 | ULTRASOUND PROBE AND ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS - According to the present embodiment, the ultrasound probe includes a piezoelectric vibrator, an open/short switching board, a short terminal, and a GND terminal. Then, the open/short switching board and the short terminal switch between a short state in which the electrode of the piezoelectric vibrator is connected to the GND terminal and an open state in which the electrode of the piezoelectric vibrator is not connected to the GND terminal, at any timing. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231569 | MEDICAL ULTRASOUND 2-D TRANSDUCER ARRAY USING FRESNEL LENS APPROACH - The embodiments of the array include at least one first annular-like area and at least one second annular-like area that are concentric with each other. The second annular-like area substantially surrounds the first annular-like area. The first and second annular-like areas each exclusively include either dedicated transmit elements or dedicated receive elements. In addition, certain embodiments include a disabled third area or a spot of Argo located inside the first annular-like area and does not perform either transmit or receive function. In certain other embodiments, the first annular-like area and the third annular-like area are immediately juxtaposed without a gap. In yet other embodiments, the first annular-like area and the second annular-like area are immediately juxtaposed without a gap. Any of these areas are optionally dynamic and or steered. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231570 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSING APPARATUS - An ultrasonic diagnosing apparatus includes: a transducer array 1 composed of arrayed transducer elements T1 to T6 for transmitting ultrasound; driving circuits D1A to D6A each provided for transmission channels for driving each of the transducer elements; a transmission trigger generator 2 for generating a trigger pulse for controlling each of the driving circuits; a parallel reception beam former 3 for processing reception signals from the transducer elements; a signal processor 4 for processing an output signal of the parallel reception beam former; and a control unit 5 for controlling the transmission trigger generator, the parallel reception beam former and the signal processor. The transmission trigger generator controls the width of the trigger pulse independently for each of the transmission channels to cause the driving circuit to output a driving pulse approximating a predetermined weighting value assigned to an output amplitude of each of the transmission channels in a transmission aperture of the transducer array. A circuit for forming a trapezoidal transmission beam for increasing a data acquisition rate by using parallel reception beams can be configured at low cost by using pulse amplifiers. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231571 | EXCISIONAL BIOPSY DEVICES AND METHODS - An excisional biopsy device includes a tubular member having a window near a distal tip thereof; a cutting tool, a distal end of the cutting tool being attached near the distal tip of the tubular member, at least a distal portion of the cutting tool being configured to selectively bow out of the window and to retract within the window; and a tissue collection device externally attached at least to the tubular member, the tissue collection device collecting tissue excised by the cutting tool as the biopsy device is rotated and the cutting tool is bowed. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231572 | BLOOD SAMPLING DEVICE - The position of blood vessels can be more appropriately specified by means of appropriately selecting, on the basis of the conditions and components utilized, and angle between a light emitting unit optical axis of a near-infrared light emitting unit and a normal light of an irradiated surface, and angle between an optical axis of a light receiving side lens and the normal line of the irradiated surface, and an angle between a light receiving surface of a photo diode array and the light receiving unit optical axis. Thus, the subcutaneous blood vessel depth in the direction of the normal line from the irradiated surface can be specified based on changes in illumination intensity in a photodiode array. Consequently, the position of subcutaneous blood vessels can be easily specified. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231573 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF LUNG TISSUE BY RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY - Near-infrared Raman spectroscopy can be applied to identify preneoplastic lesions of the bronchial tree. Real-time in vivo Raman spectra of lung tissues may be obtained with a fiber optic catheter passed down the instrument channel of a bronchoscope. Using prototype apparatus, preneoplastic lesions were detected with sensitivity and specificity of 96 and 91% respectively. The use of Raman spectroscopy apparatus and methods in conjunction with other bronchoscopy imaging modalities can substantially reduce the number of false positive results. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231574 | FITNESS MONITORING - A heart monitoring system for a user includes a body wearable appliance placed on or near the user skin and having one or more sensors to capture fitness data and a wireless transceiver to communicate fitness data; and a processor coupled to the wireless transceiver to receive fitness data. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231575 | MONITORING ACCUMULATED ACTIVITY - A solution for monitoring accumulated physical activity is disclosed. A method according to the solution comprises: acquiring target accumulation parameters defining a target total amount of physical activity for a user to accumulate within an observation interval, wherein the amount of physical activity is defined in terms of an attribute measurable during the physical activity; distributing the target accumulation parameters into a plurality of subsets in a time domain such that each subset is associated with a time sub-interval and a target accumulation value, wherein the sum of the sub-intervals equals to the observation interval; and monitoring the physical activity of the user during a sub-interval by comparing a measured accumulation of the physical activity with the target accumulation derived from at least the target accumulation value of the sub-interval and by outputting a progress indicator indicating the measured accumulation of the physical activity with respect to the target accumulation. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231576 | SOMATIC DATA-MEASURING APPARATUS AND SOMATIC DATA MEASUREMENT METHOD - Provided are a somatic data-measuring apparatus that can easily and accurately measure the optimal exercise intensity for the subject being measured, and a somatic data measurement method. The somatic data-measuring apparatus is provided with a heart sound-acquiring means that detects the subject's heart sounds and outputs same as heart sound data, a first heart sound-extracting means that detects the first heart sound on the basis of the heart sound data, a first heart sound amplitude-measuring means that measures the amplitude from the detected first heart sound and outputs same as first heart sound amplitude data, a heart rate-counting means that measures the subject's heart rate and outputs same as heart rate data, and an exercise intensity-computing means that computes the double product of the heart rate data and the first heart sound amplitude data as double product data and detects, as the optimal exercise intensity, the exercise intensity at which the approximation line, which approximates said double product data distribution, bends. Since the double product, which represents myocardial oxygen consumption, is effective as an index that accurately reflects the state of cardiac workload, it is possible to measure accurately the degree of workload on the heart. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231577 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL AUSCULTATION SENSOR PAD - Multifunctional pad, including an auscultation sensor configured to detect audio signals of a subject and provide subject audio data; and an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor configured to detect electrical activity of the subject and provide subject electrical activity data and an optional temperature sensor; wherein the multifunctional pad is configured to be affixed to a skin surface of the subject by an adhesive layer. Also provided is A monitoring system, including an auscultation sensor configured to detect audio signals of a subject and provide subject audio data; an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor configured to detect electrical activity of the subject and provide subject electrical activity data; one or more monitoring devices; and a connection interface configured to operatively couple the multifunctional pad to the one or more monitoring devices. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231578 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAM ANALYSIS REPORT, ELECTROCARDIOGRAM ANALYSIS APPARATUS, AND ELECTROCARDIOGRAM ANALYSIS PROGRAM - An electrocardiogram analysis report simultaneously displays an electrocardiogram waveform collected from a subject and information about a measurement value calculated from the electrocardiogram waveform. The electrocardiogram analysis report includes a frontal plane display region configured to display a limb leads waveform included in the electrocardiogram waveform and information about a measurement value calculated from the limb leads waveform, and a horizontal plane display region configured to display a chest lead waveform included in the electrocardiogram waveform and information about a measurement value calculated from the chest lead waveform, wherein the information about the measurement value is displayed at a position spaced apart by a distance corresponding to a size of the measurement value in a direction from a predetermined center point to the relevant lead waveform in the frontal plane display region and the horizontal plane display region. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231579 | SLEEP STATE ESTIMATION DEVICE - Since a change in a heart beat is dominated by the autonomic nerve which originates in the brain stem, it is difficult for an object person to control the heart beat at his or her own will. Therefore, frequency analysis, such as fine fluctuation analysis, is needed in order to estimate the body motion of the object person and is not suitable for instant processing. In contrast, according to this embodiment, an arithmetic unit | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231580 | SEIZURE PREDICTION METHOD, MODULE AND DEVICE WITH ON-LINE RETRAINING SCHEME - This invention is related to a seizure prediction method with an on-line retraining scheme. The seizure prediction method can self-learn the preictal and interictal waveforms of patients suffering from seizure with long-term brain signal monitoring, and can also distinguish the preictal waveforms from the interictal waveforms in real time to efficiently predict seizure. This invention also provides a seizure prediction module and a seizure prediction device to carry out the seizure prediction method. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231581 | System And Method For Determination Of A Brainstem Response State Development - A system, method and computer program are disclosed that are adapted to detect a lateral brainstem response state development of a subject over a period of time as a function of a population of neurons evoked response patterns to sound stimuli. In these a sound stimuli generating unit is operative to repeatedly send a sound stimulus to the subject to evoke the neurons response patterns. The sound stimulus comprises a first and at least a second consecutive train of sounds pulses. A detection unit is operative to detect a brainstem response signal related to the neurons response patterns, wherein a first response signal is caused by the first train of sound pulses and a second response signal is caused by the second train of sound pulses. A storage unit may be included that is operative to store information based on the brainstem response signals. Further, a control unit is operative to determine the lateral brainstem response state development based on a comparison between the first and second response signals. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231582 | CONTINUOUS HEALTHCARE MONITORING CONCIERGE - A system and method for monitoring a health parameter of a vehicle occupant where an occupant profile is created that identifies a biological parameter to measure, a measure health parameter to report on and corresponding thresholds that trigger an alert. A vehicle has an integrated sensor that measures the biological parameter according to the profile and provides a signal of the measured biological parameter. A computing device records the measured biological parameter and derives the measured health parameter from the measured biological parameters. If the measured health parameter passes a threshold, then an alert is triggered, and the occupant or interested party is notified. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231583 | Methods and Compositions for Injection Delivery - The present invention discloses methods, devices and systems for intradermal delivery comprising injection delivery guide devices as described herein. An injection delivery guide device may comprise a carrier member and at least one indentation applicator. Such methods, devices and systems are useful in intradermal administration of solutions comprising active agents. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231584 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESSURE MEASUREMENT - Methods and apparatus for measuring pressure in a patient are provided which may include any number of features. One feature is a pressure measurement system comprising a pressure source, a compliant bladder, a catheter in communication with the pressure source, pressure sensors, and a controller configured to determine a pressure within the compliant bladder. The pressure measurement system can inflate the compliant bladder with gas or air to determine a pressure within a patient. In one embodiment, the pressure measurement system measures pressure within a peritoneal cavity. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231585 | SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED TISSUE-HANDLING AND IN LINE ANALYSIS OF THE TISSUE - A system for analysis of biopsy samples includes a tissue sample transport mechanism linking a biopsy sample excision tool to a tissue sample holder disposed in a staging area of an analysis unit. The tissue sample is automatically transported from the excision tool to the specimen holder, where the tissue sample is analyzed in the staging area of the analysis unit. The transport mechanism may include tubing and a vacuum source. The tissue sample holder may be configured to slow or temporarily stop a tissue sample for individual analysis, or collect multiple tissue samples for analysis as a group. A tissue sample sorting mechanism may be employed that allows separation of specimens that can be correlated to the analysis. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231586 | MRI BIOPSY APPARATUS INCORPORATING A SLEEVE AND MULTI-FUNCTION OBTURATOR - An apparatus for use with a minimally invasive medical procedure into human breast tissue includes a cannula and an obturator. The cannula includes an open distal end, a lateral opening proximate to the open distal end, and a longitudinal lumen communicating with the lateral opening and the open distal end. The lumen has a non-circular cross-section. The obturator is sized for insertion into the cannula. The obturator has a distal end extending from the open distal end of the cannula when the obturator is inserted fully into the cannula. The obturator has a recess proximate of the distal end of the obturator. The recess is positioned along a portion of the length of the obturator to align with the lateral opening of the cannula when the obturator is inserted fully into the cannula. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231587 | SURGICAL DEVICE FOR THE COLLECTION OF SOFT TISSUE - A handheld biopsy device comprises a handpiece, a fluid collection system, and a power transmission source. The handpiece is configured for grasping by a single hand and is independently manipulatable by hand for movement of the instrument toward and away from the patient. An elongated piercer extends from the distal end of the handpiece. The piercer has a sharpened distal end and a port located proximal to the distal end for receiving a portion of tissue mass. An elongated cutter is disposed coaxially relative to a piercer lumen of the piercer. A distal blade of the cutter slides distally past the port of the piercer to severe the tissue portion drawn into the port by vacuum. The handpiece further comprises a holster for detachably connecting a cutter rotation transmission and a cutter axial transmission to the power transmission source. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231588 | BIOLOGICAL TISSUE COLLECTING TOOL AND BIOLOGICAL TISSUE COLLECTION METHOD USING THE SAME - Provided is a biological tissue collecting tool capable of reducing a variation in the amount of collected biological tissue at the time of collecting the biological tissue from a biological aperture. A biological tissue collecting tool | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231589 | Cervical Sizing Devices and Related Kits and Methods - This disclosure relates to cervical sizing devices and related kits and methods. In some aspects, a cervical sizing device includes an elongate arm and a member positioned at a distal end region of the elongate arm. The cervical sizing device can be used to determine an approximate size of a cervix when the member is brought into contact with an outer surface of the cervix. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231590 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING GAIT AND RECOMMENDING FOOTWEAR WITH A MOBILE COMPUTER DEVICE - A mobile computer system and method for analyzing a runner's gait and selecting running shoes appropriate for the runner's gait. A mobile computer device with a video camera, user interface, and a processor coupled to a memory is presented to a user. A user records video of a runner's gait. A still frame that shows an anatomical joint in an evaluation position is selected. A simplified model of the anatomical joint is created. One or more shoes from a database of shoe profiles is selected according to the deviation of the simplified model from a physiological normal model. Consumer information regarding one or a plurality of the running shoes is displayed to the user. The user is enabled to purchase one or a plurality of the selected running shoes via e-commerce. Consumer and gait analysis information is shared with other computers via wireless or computer network. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231591 | Devices and Methods for Aerosol Therapy Using Hyperbaric Tonometry - Methods and devices for creating a supersaturated liquid solution having dissolved gas with hyperbaric partial pressures and aerosolizing the supersaturated solution via a nebulizer. High partial pressures of the dissolved gas may be maintained before, during, and after the aerosolization process. Thus, the hyperbaric partial pressures may be retained in the aerosol particles even after the particles are exposed to ambient barometric pressure. The aerosolized particles may be inhaled to improve oxygenation and blood flow to the lung or alternatively, the aerosolized particles can be topically applied to accelerate wound healing. Nebulizers may produce aerosol particles in some embodiments have mass median aerodynamic diameters of between about 0.25 and about 5 microns, thereby allowing sufficient deposition in the lung parenchyma, proximal to alveoli. Supersaturated dissolved oxygen aerosol particles having mass median aerodynamic diameters greater than 10 microns may be used to accelerate wound healing when combined with ultrasound. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231592 | SKIN CARE APPARATUS - A skin care apparatus using ultrasonic vibration is provided. The skin care apparatus includes a main body, an ultrasonic generation portion installed in the main body to generate vibration through ultrasonic waves, and a vibration member transferring ultrasonic vibration generated from the ultrasonic generation portion to a skin and having a space portion through which body wastes existing in the skin are discharged out of the skin by the ultrasonic vibration. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231593 | NON-INVASIVE SYSTEM TO REGULATE INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE - A method is provided for non-invasively lowering a person's ICP and increasing cerebral perfusion pressure. The method may include the step of actively lowering the person's intrathoracic pressure. Also, the person's effective circulating blood volume is lowered while the person's intrathoracic pressure is lowered to thereby non-invasively reduce venous blood volume in the brain to treat elevated intracranial pressure. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231594 | HEATED ROLLER APPARATUS - A heated roller for therapy that allows a user to easily, safely and conveniently combine the benefits of heat with the use of a roller. The heated roller includes a roller body having a substantially cylindrical exterior shape, an insulating material, perforations, and a hollowed core with an opening configured to receive a structural support. The structural support includes a hollowed core with an opening configured to receive a heating element. The heating element may be electric or non-electric and the heating element and the structural support may be formed into a single structure. The heated roller includes an openable cap to provide access to the internally positioned structural support and heating element. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231595 | Human Machine Interface for Human Exoskeleton - A powered exoskeleton configured to be coupled to lower limbs of a person is controlled to impart a movement desired by the person. The intent of the person is determined by a controller based on monitoring at least one of: positional changes in an arm portion of the person, positional changes in a head of the person, an orientation of a walking aid employed by the person, a contact force between a walking aid employed by the person and a support surface, a force imparted by the person on the walking aid, a force imparted by the person on the walking aid, a relative orientation of the exoskeleton, moveable components of the exoskeleton and the person, and relative velocities between the exoskeleton, moveable components of the exoskeleton and the person. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231596 | SEQUENTIAL COMPRESSION THERAPY COMPLIANCE MONITORING SYSTEMS & METHODS - A system to determine usage and monitor compliance of a Sequential Compression Therapy (SCT) device is disclosed. The system is configured to track the duration, amplitude and frequency of application of sequential compression therapy and communicate this information over a communication network. The system further includes sensing capability incorporated in the compression sleeve to monitor physiological signals. The system is configured to trigger an alarm if either the duration of the sequential compression therapy or the physiological signal does not meet a predetermined threshold. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231597 | IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE - An immobilization device including an anterior component including a two-dimensional shaped section contoured to a shape of the human chest and an anterior outwardly bowed area relative to the two-dimensional shaped anterior section generally corresponding to the sternum of the wearer. The device also includes a posterior component including a two-dimensional shaped section contoured to a shape of the human back and a posterior outwardly bowed area relative to the two-dimensional shaped section corresponding to the spinal column of the wearer, with elongate cushion elements connected to and extending within a width of the posterior outwardly bowed area. A strapping system connects both the anterior and posterior components to one another. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231598 | Foot Plate for Securing an Orthosis - Disclosed is a foot plate to aid in the securement of an orthosis to a limb of a wearer. The foot plate may include a bottom member to be disposed along part of an underside of the wearer's foot and two attachment members to extend upwardly along the lateral and medial sides of the wearer's ankle to facilitate attachment of an orthosis thereto. The present general inventive concept enables wearers to limit the movement of an orthosis along the wearer's limb while also providing increased comfort to the foot and ankle of the wearer. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231599 | ANTIMICROBIAL ADHESIVE FORMULATION AND FILM DRESSINGS HAVING AN ANTIMICROBIAL ADHESIVE - An adhesive formulation is provided for use in a film wound dressing. The adhesive formulation includes a medical-grade adhesive and an antimicrobial substance. This adhesive formulation may be coated onto one or more surfaces of a medical-grade transparent film suitable for a wound dressing. The antimicrobial material may be a silane quaternary ammonium salt. The silane quaternary ammonium salt may comprise 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride. The 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride may constitute about 72% of the silane quaternary ammonium salt. The medical-grade adhesive may comprise an acrylic adhesive. Further, the adhesive formulation may include about 0.01% to about 60% of the antimicrobial substance. The transparent film dressing may further include a release liner applied over the coated side(s) of the transparent film. The transparent film may comprise polyurethane. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231600 | BUFFERED ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS FOR SKIN-ADHERING MEDICAL PRODUCTS - Provided are buffered adhesive compositions comprising a high molecular weight non-neutralized polymeric acid and a high molecular weight partially neutralized polymeric acid and products such as wound dressings and ostomy skin barriers incorporating the compositions. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231601 | EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD CIRCUIT RESERVOIR WITH ANGLED VENOUS INLET LUER PORT - An extracorporeal reservoir device including a housing, a venous inlet sub-assembly, and a venous filter. The venous sub-assembly is mounted to the housing and includes a downtube and a luer port connector body. The connector body extends from the downtube and forms a passageway open to a lumen of the downtube. The connector body is arranged such that fluid flow from the passageway merges with a flow path of fluid along the primary lumen at an angle of less than 90°. Secondary blood flow through the port connector body is less likely to induce turbulent flow into venous blood flow within the downtube, and is thus less likely to break up any bubbles carried by the venous blood. For example, at port flow rates of less than 500 mL/minute, fluid flow from the port connector body does not induce turbulent flow into fluid flowing through the primary lumen. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231602 | C-Shaped Cross Section Tubular Ophthalmic Implant for Reduction of Intraocular Pressure in Glaucomatous Eyes and Method of Use - An implant may be used for implantation into tissue of a body. The implant includes an elongated conduit and a loop. The elongated conduit has an interior passageway for conducting fluid. The loop has an interior circumference with a fluid conducting channel formed therein. The channel is interconnected with the interior passageway for delivery of fluid between the channel and the interior passageway. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231603 | Ocular Implants and Methods for Delivering Ocular Implants Into the Eye - An ocular implant is provided. In some embodiments, the ocular implant includes a body that is curved about a longitudinal central axis and a distal body portion that defines a longitudinal channel including a channel opening. The implant is sized and configured such that the ocular implant assumes an orientation in which the channel opening is adjacent a major side of Schlemm's canal when the ocular implant is disposed in Schlemm's canal. Methods for delivering ocular implants into Schlemm's canal are also provided. Some methods include covering openings in the ocular implant, advancing the implant into Schlemm's canal while at least some of the openings are covered, and uncovering the openings while the distal portion of the implant is disposed in Schlemm's canal. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231604 | HALOGENATED COMPOUNDS FOR PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY - Halo-organic heterocyclic compounds are described, in which at least two halogen atoms are bound to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic terminal moiety of the compound, with at least one of such halogen atoms being iodine or bromine. Also described are polymethine dyes based on these heterocyclic compounds, and dendrimeric compounds and conjugates of such polymethine dyes. The polymethine dyes are characterized by enhanced properties, e.g., brightness, photostability, sensitivity and/or selective affinity that make them useful to target cancer cells, pathogenic microorganisms, and/or other biological materials, in applications such as photodynamic therapy, photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT), cancer treatment, selective removal or attachment of biological materials, antimicrobial coating materials, and other diagnostic, theranostic, spectrum shifting, deposition/growth, and analytic applications. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231605 | MULTI-PURPOSE ASPIRATION/IRRIGATION/POLISHING TIPS SUITABLE FOR CATARACT SURGERIES AND RELATED METHODS - Devices and methods for cataract surgery include a tip with a textured outer surface that is configured to gently scrape the capsule bag to allow aspiration of cortical tissue. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231606 | FILTER INTERFACE FOR MULTIMODAL SURGICAL GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM - A surgical gas delivery system is disclosed that includes a device housing supporting a control unit and a filter interface having a seat for receiving a filter cartridge, the filter cartridge having a filter housing defining an interior reservoir, wherein sensors are coupled to the control unit for sensing a level of liquid within the reservoir of the filter cartridge to prevent contamination of the device, and wherein a set of blocking valves are provided in the device housing for interacting with the filter cartridge when it is received in the filter interface to control flow through suction and pressure lines of the device, and wherein the control unit is adapted to recognize a characteristic of the filter cartridge received in the filter interface. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231607 | DYNAMIC WEIGHT BALANCING OF FLOW IN KIDNEY FAILURE TREATMENT SYSTEMS - A kidney failure treatment system includes: (i) a dialysate supply; (ii) a weighing device; a control container coupled operably to the weighing device; (iii) a diffusion membrane; (iv) a drain; first and second pumps; (v) a first fluid conduit coupled fluidly to the dialysate supply and the diffusion membrane, the first fluid conduit coupled operably to the first pump; (vi) a second fluid conduit coupled fluidly to the control container and the drain, the second fluid conduit coupled operably to the first pump; and (vii) a third fluid conduit coupled fluidly to the diffusion membrane and the control conduit, the third fluid conduit coupled operably to the second pump. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231608 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method of dispensing fluid includes three processes. A first one of these processes includes pumping fluid into a resilient variable-volume dispensing chamber. The dispensing chamber is in series with a normally present finite fluid impedance and an output. The impedance is sufficient so as to cause expansion of the dispensing chamber as it receives pumped fluid even while some fluid flows through the output. Another one of these processes includes repeatedly measuring a parameter related to volume of the dispensing chamber over time. A third one of these processes includes controlling the pumping of fluid based on repeated measurements of the parameter to produce a desired fluid flow through the output. A corresponding system for dispensing fluid implements these processes. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231609 | DEVICE FOR MIXING AND DELIVERING FLUIDS FOR TISSUE REPAIR - A device for mixing and delivering a mixture of fluids to a target site includes a tube for containing the mixture. A compressible auger for mixing the fluids is movably disposed within the tube, one end of the auger being free at the distal end of the tube. A plunger is also movable within the tube in communication with the other end of the auger. When the plunger is moved axially within the tube the auger also moves axially and the auger is compressed to dispense the fluid. The mixing and delivery device can be used with an apparatus for the arthroscopic delivery of a tissue repair material to a repair site. The apparatus includes a first sheath and a second sheath removably attached to the first sheath for delivering the tissue repair material to the repair site. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231610 | ENCAPSULATED SCREW LOCKING SYSTEM - The present invention discloses a system for securing at least one fastener to an implant. At least one adhesive capsule is inserted in a recess preferably located along a longitudinal axis of the implant. The at least one adhesive capsule may be inserted in the recess and held in place therein by a holder. A plurality of adhesive capsules and holders may be inserted in one or more recesses located substantially along the longitudinal axis of the implant. The at least one adhesive capsule preferably has a casing housing an adhesive material configured to be pierced by the at least one fastener to secure the at least one fastener to an aperture of the implant. The casing of the adhesive capsule may form an annular passageway to receive a guide wire for aiding the insertion of the capsule in an implant having a longitudinal bore along at least a portion thereof. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231611 | Electrosurgical Methods and Devices Employing Phase-Controlled Radiofrequency Energy - This disclosure relates generally to electrosurgical methods and devices. In some embodiments, an electrosurgical system/device is provided suitable for applying phase controlled RF energy to a treatment site. The electrosurgical device comprises a multi-electrode electrosurgical probe electrically coupled to a plurality of RF generators. Also provided are methods of use of such an electrosurgical device, as well as other electrosurgical devices. The methods and devices disclosed herein find utility, for example, in the field of medicine. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231612 | INTRADERMAL INJECTOR - An injection device that comprises a chamber configured for containing a substance to be injected and a needle operatively associated with the chamber and having a length sufficient to deliver the substance to an intradermal injection site. A collar surrounds the needle, defining a collar cavity. The collar also has a peripheral forward skin-contacting surface that surrounds and is radially spaced from the needle and injection site by an area that is sufficiently large to allow a patient's skin to move into the collar cavity to properly position the needle for intradermal delivery of the substance to the injection site to allow spread of the injected substance under the skin while inhibiting or preventing backpressure within the skin from forcing the substance out through the injection site. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231613 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE HAVING A TRIGGER - A drug delivery device having a trigger biasing member that provides dispense assistance. The drug delivery device includes a variable dose setting mechanism that is operably coupled to a primary reservoir holding a first medicament. The drug delivery device also includes a fixed dose setting mechanism that is operably coupled to a secondary reservoir holding a second medicament. The fixed dose setting mechanism comprises a trigger biasing member or spring. In addition, the drug delivery device includes a mechanical coupling that operably couples the variable dose setting mechanism and the fixed dose setting mechanism. During dose setting, activation of a single dose setter sets a variable dose of the first medicament. Setting of a minimum dose of the first medicament causes a fixed dose of the second medicament to be automatically set, and, during dispense, the trigger spring at least assists with the dispense of the fixed dose of the second medicament. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231614 | Dedicated Needle Assembly - A dedicated needle assembly ( | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231615 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A drive sleeve is arranged within a body and coupled with a dose member by means of threads. Stop means inhibit a shift of the drive sleeve while allowing a rotation of the drive sleeve. A clutch is provided to lock the dose member rotationally to the body in a releasable manner when a force is exerted on the dose member in the distal direction, the clutch permitting a movement of the dose member in the distal direction with respect to the body. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231616 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A medical connector providing connection between medical devices comprising a female end connectable with a male end of a first medical device, a generally circular covering portion attached to the female end that is substantially wider than the transverse cross-section of the female end, a second end configured to connect with a second medical device, a housing extending between the female end and the second end comprising a region adjacent the covering portion that is wider than an outer diameter of the covering portion. In a first stage, the female end is configured to remain stationary with respect to the housing while the male end of the first medical device is rotated onto the female end. In a second stage, the female end is configured to rotate with respect to the housing to inhibit disconnection of the male end of the first medical device. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231617 | SYRINGE BODY/NEEDLE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A syringe body/needle assembly and a method for producing such a syringe body/needle assembly are provided that if free of an organic adhesive bond. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231618 | METHOD OF TREATING SKIN - A method of treating post-shave irritation via an advanced shave regimen. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231619 | Wound Management Device - A wound management device comprising at least one wall element of flexible sheet material, the device being securable to skin around a wound site to define a space wherein the wound is accessible; and a connector element held to the at least one wall element and affording at least one passage for external communication with the space; wherein the connector element includes at least one formation through which the or a passage extends, for engagement by a member for fluid supply to or removal from the space. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231620 | LEAK SENSOR - A dressing is provided for application to an object that is, at least partly, electrically conductive. The dressing includes an adhesive for attaching the dressing to the object, and at least two electrodes. The electrodes are adapted to be arranged at a distance from the partly electrically conductive object so that a first capacitor is formed between a first electrode and the partly electrically conductive object, and a second capacitor is formed between a second electrode and the partly electrically conductive object. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231621 | SECONDARY WOUND DRESSINGS FOR SECURING PRIMARY DRESSINGS AND MANAGING FLUID FROM WOUNDS, AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Under one aspect, an apparatus includes a primary dressing configured for application over a region of compromised skin and including fluid-absorbing material; and a secondary dressing configured for application over the primary dressing. The secondary dressing applies pressure to the primary dressing so as to maintain the primary dressing in place over the region of compromised skin and promote the flow of fluid from the region of compromised skin into the fluid-absorbing material, and allows moisture in the fluid to evaporate from the fluid-absorbing material. Under another aspect, a dressing includes a fabric layer sized to cover a region of compromised skin; a foam layer secured to the fabric layer and having an aperture defined therein sized to cover the region of compromised skin; and a biocompatible adhesive layer disposed on the foam layer. Methods of applying the dressing also are provided. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231622 | Absorbent Article with Raised Body Conforming Structure - An absorbent article includes a body side liner, a back sheet, an absorbent body positioned between the body side liner and the back sheet, and a body conforming structure positioned in direct facing relation with the body side liner. The body conforming structure length is at least 50% the absorbent body length and is aligned with a longitudinal centerline of the absorbent article. The median anterior portion width of the body conforming structure is greater than the median central portion width of the body conforming structure which is greater than the median posterior portion width of the body conforming structure. The anterior portion includes a well, the central portion includes a channel, and the posterior portion includes a taper. The well transitions into the channel via a first convex transition and a concave transition. The channel transitions into the taper via a second convex transition. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231623 | Wound Dressing Inhibiting Lateral Diffusion Of Absorbed Exudate - A wound dressing including a hydrophilic layer and a hydrophobic layer is described. The hydrophilic layer absorbs exudate from a wound and the hydrophobic layer absorbs the exudate from the hydrophilic layer and traps the exudate. Because the hydrophilic layer is used adjacent to the wound, the exudate is readily absorbed thereby reducing the risk of maceration and infection of the wound tissue by the exudate. The hydrophobic layer receives the absorbed exudate from the hydrophilic layer and traps the exudate through an interaction that in turn prevents lateral diffusion of the exudate through the bandage to healthy portions of the skin. The hydrophilic and hydrophobic layers are fabricated from polymer fibers that can be spun to include components that facilitate wound healing, such as poly(hexamethylene biguanide) and/or hyaluronic acid. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231624 | Disposable Garment - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to a disposable garment having a front region, a back region, and a crotch region extending between the front region and the back region. The disposable garment comprises a chassis in the front region, the back region, and the crotch region. The chassis comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The disposable garment comprises a pair of ear panels extending laterally outward from the chassis in the front region or the back region, a seam panel extending laterally outward from at least one of the ear panels, and a tab formed with the seam panel and extending laterally outward from the seam panel. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231625 | ADJUSTABLE PANT-LIKE DISPOSABLE UNDERGARMENT WITH FULLY SEVERED FRONT PANEL - A pre-fastened adjustable pant-like disposable absorbent undergarment including a fully severed front panel is disclosed. The front panel includes a first side section, a second side section, and a middle section, wherein the front body panel is completely severed between the first side section and the middle section, and wherein the front body panel is completely severed between the second side section and the middle section. In addition, a pair of attachment members are secured to the side sections and releasably attached to the middle section. The pre-fastened adjustable pant-like disposable absorbent undergarment also includes a back body panel, and an absorbent assembly secured to said front and back body panels, and said front and back body panels being joined together by a pair of side seams to form a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231626 | LOOPON TAMPON - An improved tampon | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231627 | REFASTENABLE TRAINING PANT WITH OFFSET AND THIN SEAM - An absorbent article including a chassis having a front waist portion and a back waist portion, front side panels having an inside surface and an outside surface, back side panels having an inside surface and an outside surface, and seams adapted to attach the front side panels to the back side panels in an overlapped configuration offset toward the front waist portion, the seams made up of one or more fastening components attached to the outside surface of each of the back side panels. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231628 | Absorbent Article with Recessed Body Conforming Structure - An absorbent article includes a body side liner, a back sheet, an absorbent body positioned between the body side liner and the back sheet, and a distribution layer positioned between the absorbent body and the back sheet. The absorbent body defines a first opening having an opening length that is at least 50% the absorbent body length. The first opening has a median anterior portion width that is greater than a median central portion width that is greater than a median posterior portion width. The first opening includes a well, a channel, and a taper. The well transitions into the channel via a first convex transition and a concave transition. The channel transitions into the taper via a second convex transition. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231629 | ATTACHMENT MEMBER WITH COORDINATED GRAPHICS FOR DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES - An attachment member for use with absorbent articles is disclosed. The attachment member for a disposable absorbent article has a first side section securely attached to the disposable absorbent article, the first side having a first graphic. The attachment member has a second side releasably attached to the disposable article, the second side having a second graphic. In one embodiment, the first graphic has a first Pattern Complexity Value and the second graphic having a second Pattern Complexity Value. In another embodiment, the first graphic has a first color and the second graphic has a second color, and the first color and the second color are different. The change in appearance of the graphic on the attachment member allows for a user to more easily detect the presence of the releasable edge and allows for adjustment of the fit of the absorbent article. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231630 | SAFETY DRUG HANDLING DEVICE - A drug mixed system including at least one receptacle port adaptor adapted to be inserted into a port of a fluid receptacle, at least one syringe adaptor adapted to be attached to a syringe and to the at least one receptacle port adaptor and at least one vial adaptor adapted for connection to a vial containing a drug and adapted for connection to the at least one syringe adaptor, the system being characterized in that at least one of the receptacle port adaptor, the at least one syringe adaptor and the at least one vial adaptor being vented to the atmosphere in a manner which prevents release to the atmosphere of possibly harmful contents of the vial in a liquid, solid or gaseous form. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231631 | ROBOTIC CATHETER SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL - A robotic catheter procedure system for performing a procedure on a patient is provided. The robotic catheter procedure system includes a bedside system and a remote workstation. The bedside system includes a percutaneous device and an actuating mechanism configured to engage and to impart movement to the percutaneous device. The remote workstation includes a user interface configured to receive a user input and a display device configured to display an image of a portion of the patient. The image includes a magnification level. The workstation also includes a control system operatively coupled to the user interface. The control system is configured to generate a control signal. The actuating mechanism causes movement of the percutaneous device in response to the control signal, and the control signal is based upon the user input and the magnification level. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231632 | TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES USING GENE THERAPY - Provided herein are compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing neurodegenerative disease, such as Alzheimer's disease. In particular aspects, compositions administered herein encode a cellular immune response element. The compositions may be prepared and administered in such a manner that the cellular immune response element coding sequence is expressed in the subject to which the composition is administered. The compositions include expression systems, delivery systems, and certain cellular immune response element genes. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231633 | DEVICE FOR THE RAPID INJECTION OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA THROUGH A PLEURALITY OF NEEDLES - This device is a compressible chamber designed to inject a liquid medication through a plurality of needles. It is a self-contained, rapidly deployed device that replaces a classic syringe. It consists of a shallow chamber that is closed on one end and sealed on the other with a sliding elastomeric seal. A rigid ring slides up into the chamber that has multiple small double-ended needles mounted through the periphery of the ring perpendicularly so as to be able to perforate the seal of the chamber with the proximal end and simultaneously penetrate the subcutaneous tissues with the distal end thus allowing medication to flow from the chamber into the tissues when pressure is applied to the top of the chamber. The needles are also imbedded in, or juxtapose to a ring of compressible dye-containing material that serves to conceal the needles and provide demarcation of the area injected. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231634 | DILATION CAP FOR ENDOLUMINAL DEVICE - A dilation cap may include a distal tip, an intermediate body, and a proximal coupling member. The distal tip may at least partially surround a longitudinal axis of the dilation cap and may include a cavity to receive a distal end of a cannula of a medical device. The intermediate body may extend proximally from the distal tip and include a dilator portion. The dilator portion may include a projection extending laterally in a direction away from the longitudinal axis of the dilation cap. The proximal coupling member may extend proximally from the intermediate body and at least partially surround the longitudinal axis of the dilation cap. The proximal coupling member may be configured to engage an intermediate portion of the cannula of the medical device. The intermediate body may be asymmetrical with respect to the longitudinal axis of the dilation cap. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231635 | MULTIVOLUME CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A multivolume cartridge assembly having two or more internal compartments for storing and administering one or more medicinal compounds. In some embodiments, a second internal volume is positioned in the distal end of the cartridge assembly, and in other embodiments, the second internal volume is positioned in the apical end of the cartridge assembly. In some embodiments, the cartridge is configured to allow for long term storage of two or more medicinal compounds without mixing of the two or more compounds during storage. The cartridge, in some embodiments, utilizes a stopper assembly to create fluid communication between the two or more internal compartments of the cartridge and allow for mixing of the contents of the two or more compartments prior to the administration of those contents to a patient. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231636 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FACILITATING STIMULATION OF ONE OR MORE STIMULATION SITES - Methods and systems of facilitating stimulation of a stimulation site within a patient include implanting a distal portion of a stimulating member such that the distal portion of the stimulating member is in communication with a stimulation site located within a patient, securing the distal portion of the stimulating member at a first securing site with a first securing device, forming at least two curves of opposite concavity with a proximal portion of the stimulating member, securing the stimulating member at a second securing site with a second securing device, and coupling a proximal end of the stimulating member to a stimulator. In some examples, the at least two curves of opposite concavity are located in between the first and second securing devices. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231637 | VASCULAR ACCESS PORT - An access port, wherein the access port may include a body having an exterior surface and a chamber defined therein, a bore defined in the body providing fluid communication between the chamber and the exterior surface, a needle in fluid communication with the chamber, a passage defined in the body providing communication between the chamber and the exterior surface, a seal secured within the passage, and an actuator in communication with the needle, configured to move the needle relative to the passage or move the passage relative to the needle. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231638 | Medical device for dispersing medicaments - For selective treatment of diseased tissue sections or organ parts, the surface of medical devices entering into contact with areas thereof under pressure is coated with lipophilic substantially water-insoluble medicaments binding to various tissue components with good adherence thereto, said medicaments having an effect thereupon a short time after entering into contact therewith without exerting a harmful influence upon adjacent healthy tissue. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231639 | Drainage Catheter - A medical catheter inserted into a body cavity for drainage of fluid. The catheter comprises flexible fibers/filaments that form a plurality of channels for movement of fluid. These fibers/filaments are located around a central inflation device contained within a flexible tubular catheter, composed of two parts. The outer sleeve and inner sleeve form a tubular catheter joined by a flexible connector that interlocks the sleeves during insertion. Once inserted the connection between the two sleeves is released, enabling the outer sleeve to move over top of the inner sleeve revealing fibers/filaments for fluid drainage. An inflatable retention balloon contained within the fibers/filaments secures the catheter in the bladder once inflated. This arrangement allows insertion of non-contaminated fibers/filaments into the body cavity. Insertion of these fibers/filaments creates a more complete drainage of fluid, decreased risk of bacterial infection, reduction of blockage, and improved patient comfort. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231640 | DEPOSITION OF A SILVER LAYER ON A NONCONDUCTING SUBSTRATE - Methods for the deposition of silver-comprising films on nonconducting substrates, and, more particularly, to deposition of such films that are very thin, are provided. The surface of nonconducting substrates is modified with a superabsorbent polymer to increase silver deposition when compared to a non-modified surface. Also provided are films produced using a swelling agent, whereby porosity of the surface of the nonconducting substrate is increased, thereby permitting increased silver deposition when compared to an unmodified surface. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231641 | CATHETER WITH PARTIALLY SLITTED INSERTION AID - A tubular insertion aid for catheter manipulation is disclosed. The insertion aid is particularly suited for urinary catheters, such as hydrophilic urinary catheters for intermittent use. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231642 | Maintaining Multiple Defined Physiological Zones Using Model Predictive Control - The disclosure relates to drug delivery and maintaining multiple defined physiological zones using model predictive control. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231643 | LOCKING SHIPPING WEDGE - A locking shipping wedge is provided and generally includes a body portion having an elongate transverse member projecting from the body portion which is engageable with a drive assembly of a loading unit. A locking mechanism is provided on the body portion of the shipping wedge which is engageable with locking structure movably mounted within the loading unit. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231644 | MULTIPLE-SPOT LASER REFRACTIVE OPHTHALMIC SURGERY - An apparatus for refractive ophthalmic surgery by laser radiation including a source of radiation which emits a processing beam a beam path for focusing and scanning. The beam path focuses the processing beam into a cornea of an eye and shifts a position of a focus therein. A beam splitting device generates several foci in the cornea and divides the processing beam into a primary beam and at least one secondary beam. The primary and secondary beams have substantially the same cross section as the processing beam which is incident on the beam splitting device and the beam-splitting device introduces a separation between the primary and secondary beams. The primary and secondary beams expand in the beam path. A contact glass induces a pre-defined geometric boundary surface at the cornea. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231645 | Laser-Assisted Thermal Separation of Tissue - A laser-assisted method for fully or partially separating tissue such as collagen-containing tissue is provided. In one embodiment, the method pertains to a capsolurorhexis whereby the laser-assisted method is applied to the lens capsule. A light-absorbing agent is added into or onto the tissue. A light beam with a wavelength capable of being absorbed by the light absorbing agent is then directed at the tissue to cause a thermal effect at the tissue following a predetermined closed curve with the goal to avoid irregularity or potential tears in the resulting rim of the tissue. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231646 | Catheter Structure And Method For Locating Tissue In A Body Organ And Simultaneously Delivering Therapy And Evaluating The Therapy Delivered - A catheter structure is provided for use with an electroviscerogram (EVG) system. The catheter structure includes an elongated tube structure having distal and proximal ends. Three electrodes are associated with distal end of the tube structure and are constructed and arranged obtain signals relating to myoelectrical activity internally of an intra-abdominal organ to thereby locate targeted tissue that includes main pathways of electrical generation in the organ. Therapy delivery structure, associated with the distal end of the tube structure and separate from the electrodes, is constructed and arranged to provide therapy at the targeted tissue simultaneously as the electrodes obtain the signals at the targeted tissue so that effectiveness of the therapy can be monitored. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231647 | LASER THERAPY FOR ENDOGENOUSLY ENHANCING VENTRICULAR FUNCTION - Methods are described for treating a heart using laser therapy by applying low energy pulses to left ventricular. The laser therapy made be used alone or in combination with another therapy, such as cell transplantation or gene therapy, or one or more therapeutic agents, such as a cytokines or growth factors. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231648 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING CAPILLARY OF LASER FIBER DURING INSERTION AND REDUCING METAL CAP DEGRADATION - A method and an apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention includes disposing a cover about a capillary used in a side-firing optical fiber. The cover can be used to protect the capillary when being inserted through an endoscope for medical treatment. In some embodiments, the cover can be a low-profile cover such as a coating made of a light-sensitive polymer or like material. At least a portion of the coating can be removed after insertion by exposing the light-sensitive material to laser energy transmitted from an optical-fiber-core end housed within the capillary. In other embodiments, the cover can be a slideable or moveable low-profile sleeve or metal cover. During insertion, the sleeve or metal cover is positioned over the capillary. After insertion, the sleeve or metal cover is retracted to expose the area to be treated to side-fired laser energy transmitted from the capillary. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231649 | DISPOSABLE TIPS FOR LASER SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - A disposable tip may comprise a casing, a cannular portion, and a fiber. The casing may be sized and configured for attachment to a handpiece of a laser transmission system. The cannular portion may extend from the casing, and the cannular portion may have a channel therein. The fiber may be configured to deliver a laser beam to a surgical surface, and at least a portion of the fiber may be located within the channel of the cannular portion. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231650 | REGULATING INTERNAL PRESSURE OF A CRYOTHERAPY BALLOON CATHETER - A method of performing a cryotherapy procedure can include introducing a cryotherapy balloon catheter at a treatment site inside a patient's body; regulating, during a first phase of a cryotherapy procedure, flow of cryogenic fluid to and exhaust from a distal balloon portion of the cryotherapy balloon catheter to cause an initial pressure to be maintained inside the distal balloon portion that is sufficiently high to cause an outer wall of the distal balloon portion to be pressed against body tissue at the treatment site; and regulating, during a second phase of the cryotherapy procedure, flow of cryogenic fluid to and exhaust from the distal balloon portion to cause a) a temperature inside the distal balloon portion to reach a value sufficient to deliver therapeutic levels of cryotherapy to the body tissue, and b) a second-phase pressure to be maintained that is within a threshold value of the initial pressure. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231651 | CRYOSURGERY SYSTEM - An improved cryosurgical system for application of medical-grade liquid nitrogen to a treatment area via a small, low pressure, open tipped catheter. The system includes a console, including a touch panel computer, a cryogen module, a suction module and an electronics module, all packaged in a mobile cart, and a disposable spray kit. Improved features include optional low cryogen flow setting to reduce the cryogen flow rate by 50%, improved cryogen flow consistency reducing pressure pulses and peaks (improved sensors, control systems, and control algorithms), an integrated suction pump for improved consistency and self-checks, specified vent tube areas and corresponding maximum expected pressures during cryospray procedure; optional pressure sensing capability to monitor pressure during a treatment, and improved catheter design. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231652 | TISSUE EXTRACTION DEVICES AND METHODS - A tissue resection device comprises inner and outer coaxial sleeves. The outer sleeve has a cutting window formed therein, and the inner sleeve has a distal cutting end that can be reciprocated past the cutting window. The sleeves comprise electrodes to provide electrosurgical cutting, and an edge portion of the window includes a dielectric material. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231653 | ABLATION DEVICES WITH ADJUSTABLE RADIATING SECTION LENGTHS, ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME, AND METHODS OF ADJUSTING ABLATION FIELDS USING SAME - An energy applicator for directing energy to tissue includes a feedline and a radiating section operably coupled to the feedline, wherein the radiating section has a length. The energy applicator also includes a length adjustment member adapted to allow for selective adjustment of the length of the radiating section. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231654 | SYSTEM FOR USE IN TREATMENT OF VERTEBRAL FRACTURES - Methods and devices that displace bone or other hard tissue to create a cavity in the tissue. Where such methods and devices rely on a driving mechanism for providing moving of the device to form a profile that improves displacement of the tissue. These methods and devices also allow for creating a path or cavity in bone for insertion of bone cement or other filler to treat a fracture or other condition in the bone. The features relating to the methods and devices described herein can be applied in any region of bone or hard tissue where the tissue or bone is displaced to define a bore or cavity instead of being extracted from the body such as during a drilling or ablation procedure. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231655 | INTERFERENCE REDUCTION AND SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO IMPROVEMENT FOR ULTRASOUND CARDIAC ABLATION MONITORING - In cardiac ablation for treatment of atrial fibrillation where lesions have to be made to the heart wall, an ultrasound monitoring mechanism is adapted to assess the progress of the lesion, so that a surgeon can provide lesions with adequate depth, wherein interference caused by an ablation device is reduced and signal to noise ratio of echo signals is improved. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231656 | Method and Apparatus for Identification Using Capacitive Elements - A surgical instrument and related method are provided. The surgical instrument includes a housing, a cable, and an identifying circuit. An end-effector is coupled to the housing for treating tissue. The cable extends from the housing and is configured to couple the surgical instrument to a generator. The identifying circuit includes a plurality of capacitive elements disposed on the surgical instrument. The plurality of capacitive elements is readable by the generator. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231657 | CATHETER FOR TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FLUTTER HAVING SINGLE ACTION DUAL DEFLECTION MECHANISM - A catheter and method for the treatment of a patient having atrial flutter or other arrhythmia comprises an elongated catheter body having an outer wall, proximal and distal ends, and at least one lumen extending therethrough. Further it has a distal tip section comprising a flexible tubing having a proximal end and a distal end and a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The proximal end of the tip section is fixedly attached to the distal end of the catheter body. The tip section further comprises a nitinol tube having slots formed therein which causes the distal tip section to deflect using the same puller-wire action used to cause the deflectable catheter to deflect at a point proximal to the distal tip section. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231658 | EXPANDABLE ABLATION DEVICE AND METHODS FOR NERVE MODULATION - Medical devices for nerve modulation through the wall of a blood vessel are disclosed. The medical device may include an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end. A hollow ablation member may be disposed at the distal end of the elongate member and includes a number of electrodes positioned on its outer surface. The ablation member may be configured to shift between a collapsed position and an expanded position such that that a portion of the ablation member can be brought into contact with the wall of the blood vessel or placed adjacent to the wall of the blood vessel. The ablation member may also be retractable from the blood vessel treatment site. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231659 | OFF-WALL AND CONTACT ELECTRODE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR NERVE MODULATION - Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a system for nerve modulation. The system may include an elongate shaft and a nerve modulation assembly disposed at the distal end of the shaft. The nerve modulation assembly may have a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The nerve modulation assembly may include an inner basket and an outer basket. The inner basket may include a plurality of electrode struts. Each electrode strut may include an electrode. The outer basket may include a plurality of spacer struts. | 2013-09-05 |
| 20130231660 | METHODS FOR TREATING THE CARDIA OF THE STOMACH - A device for treating a tissue region at or near a sphincter including a proximal support, a distal support and an expandable basket having a plurality of spines. The spines have a proximal portion, a distal portion and an intermediate portion therebetween, wherein the spines are movable from a first non-expanded position to a second expanded position wherein in the expanded position the intermediate portion of the spines extends outwardly radially beyond the proximal and distal portions of the spines. A plurality of electrodes are carried by the spines and movable outwardly to an outward position to penetrate tissue for application of energy to the tissue region. | 2013-09-05 |
