39th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 62 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130253385 | MOTORIZED EXOSKELETON UNIT - A motorized exoskeleton device comprising: at least two segments, where one segment is superior to the other, the exoskeleton device configured to be coupled to a lower extremity of a user. The exoskeleton device further comprising at least two motorized joints for connecting the at least two segments and for providing relative angular movement between the at least two segments; and the motors coupled to the same superior segment of the exoskeleton device. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253388 | VIBRATION PATTERN FOR VIBRATION STIMULATION - A method of treatment by vibration stimulation is provided. The method includes providing an expandable stimulation member adapted to impart vibrations to body tissue of a human subject; introducing the stimulation member into a body cavity of the human subject; expanding the stimulation member to a volume such that the stimulation member abuts against body tissue within the body cavity; bringing the stimulation member to vibrate such that vibrations are imparted to the body tissue in the body cavity of the human subject according to a vibration pattern, wherein the vibration pattern includes a main periodic element of a first frequency and an excitation stimulus of a second frequency higher than the first frequency. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253389 | ELECTROACTIVE VIBRATION METHOD - A method for treatment by vibration stimulation of body tissue in a body cavity of a human subject includes providing a stimulation member comprising a dielectric polymer; introducing the stimulation member into a body cavity; expanding the stimulation member to a state such that it abuts the body tissue within the body cavity, and applying a time varying potential to said dielectric polymer to impart vibrations to body tissue in the body cavity. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253390 | VERTICAL MOTION ADJUSTER FOR THERMOTHERAPY DEVICE - Provided is a vertical motion adjuster for a thermotherapy device capable of simultaneously accomplishing a pressing acupressure therapy effect and a pushing acupressure therapy effect. The vertical motion adjuster for the thermotherapy device includes a conveyance unit including a movable member configured to move along a mat, a support unit having one side hinged with the conveyance unit, and an elevation unit installed between the conveyance unit and the support unit and configured to raise the other side of the support unit in an arc shape. Accordingly, since the pressing acupressure therapy effect and the pushing acupressure therapy effect can be simultaneously accomplished as a moxibustion device is raised according to movement in an arc shape, a thermotherapy effect as well as an acupressure therapy effect through the moxibustion device can be improved. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253391 | FOOT CARE APPARATUS - An apparatus allows a person with limited mobility to treat a top, bottom, or side surface of his foot with a lotion, abrade a callous, massage his foot, or clean his foot. A mounting head is fixed to a handle such that the mounting head and a tool for treating a foot of a person fixed to the mounting head can rotate to a wide range of orientations to facilitate access by the tool to top, bottom, side and heel surfaces of a person's foot. A variety of tools may be attached to the mounting head in a removable and replaceable manner. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253392 | Protective Brace - A protective brace has a base strap, an annular pressure strap and a fastening member. The base strap includes a first end and a second end. The pressure strap is secured to the first end of the base strap and is movable through the second end of the base strap. The fastening member is movably mounted on the pressure strap and includes a fastening surface. The fastening surface faces the first end of the base strap and is fastened detachably to the pressure strap or the base strap. For a user to wear the protective brace, the base strap is first wrapped around a body part and the fastening member is then operated to make the pressure strap wrapped around the base strap and is fastened to the pressure strap or the base strap. Therefore, the protective brace can be easily worn on the user's body. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253393 | ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR A JOINT MECHANISM - The invention relates to an adjusting device having a first element ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130253394 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - An orthopedic device has first and second elongate struts each having a strap coupling member, and a flexible strap securing to the first and second struts by the strap coupling members. A semi-rigid and resiliently bendable expander is connected to and spans a predetermined length between the struts. The expander provides two main configurations for the orthopedic device including maintaining the first and second struts in a generally flat configuration relative to one another and a curved configuration upon application of a load on the first and second struts. The expander reverts to a flat configuration upon removal of a load or from the first and second struts. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253395 | ARTERIAL COOLING ELEMENTS FOR USE WITH A CERVICAL IMMOBILIZATION COLLAR - A kit for cooling the blood in the carotid arteries includes a cervical immobilization collar and a cooling element. The cooling element may include a body-facing panel attached on a body-facing surface to a lining layer, an outward-facing panel, and cooling material disposed between the body-facing panel and the outward facing panel. The cooling material may comprise urea and Carbamakool™ in an amount sufficient to produce a temperature of 20° F. to 35° F. within a minute of activation when measured on the body-facing surface of the body-facing panel. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253396 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - A hinge assembly for an orthopedic device having a pivoting assembly and a spring biased lock for locking the pivoting assembly in place. The hinge assembly also includes flexion and extension stop assemblies arranged for selectively locking onto notches formed along an arcuate channel located on an inner plate of the hinge assembly. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253397 | SUPPORTIVE POSTURE-ENHANCING GARMENTS - Supportive garments, particularly maternity and post-maternity garments, are provided for support and promoting good posture of a wearer. The garment covers a wearer's torso and at least an upper portion of a wearer's thighs and includes a non-stretchable posterior panel positioned to extend transversely at least over an inter scapular upper back region of a wearer and longitudinally to a wearer's waistline, and connecting across a stretchable body portion that covers a lower torso and extends along a wearer's posterior sides to a shoulder region. An embodiment suitable as a maternity garment includes an abdominal portion having a more stretchable material than surrounding areas, whereas an abdominal portion in another embodiment suitable for post-maternity or slimming supportive wear is more compressive and incorporates cellulite-reducing fibers. A shoulder support portion extends laterally and upwardly from a lower portion of the posterior panel to the shoulder region. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253398 | Brace Installation Device - Thus this invention relates to a device, preferably hand held, designed for the installation of an adjustable tension, stretchable, brace that allows equal tension throughout the entire width of the brace during installation. The device of the invention is used in conjunction with pins that are positioned at either end of the brace and are removed when the brace is secured in position. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253399 | Harness - A harness ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130253400 | THUMB SUPPORT - A thumb support for preventing injury to the thumb of a user by preventing the thumb from being forcefully hyper-extended or radially abducted while permitting the user to flex or move the thumb towards the palm of the hand in a grasping or pinching motion. The support includes a thumb stabilizing component and a wrap component, and can also prevent wrist injury from hyper-extension. The thumb support typically includes a loop formed at a first end of a strap, the loop being dimensioned to accommodate a user's thumb, near the base thereof, and an elongated portion extending from the loop, of a length sufficient to diagonally follow the metacarpal of the user's thumb and wrap around the user's wrist at least one time. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253401 | REDUCED-PRESSURE, WOUND-TREATMENT DRESSINGS AND SYSTEMS - A wound-closing dressing, which is suitable for use as part of a reduced-pressure, wound-treatment system, may include a sealing drape, one or more contracting elements, and a gripping member. The contracting element may be coupled to the sealing drape and is configured to contract when activated and to generate a closing force. A gripping member is coupled to the sealing drape and is configured to transmit the closing force to a patient's epidermis. Other dressings, systems, and methods are also disclosed. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253402 | OCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described here are systems and methods for accessing Schlemm's canal and for delivering an ocular device or fluid composition therein. The ocular devices may maintain the patency of Schlemm's canal without substantially interfering with transmural fluid flow across the canal. The fluid composition may be a viscoelastic fluid that is delivered into the canal to facilitate drainage of aqueous humor by disrupting the canal and surrounding trabeculocanalicular tissues. Tools for disrupting these tissues and minimally invasive methods for treating medical conditions associated with elevated intraocular pressure, including glaucoma, are also described. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253403 | OCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described here are systems and methods for accessing Schlemm's canal and for delivering an ocular device or fluid composition therein. The ocular devices may maintain the patency of Schlemm's canal without substantially interfering with transmural fluid flow across the canal. The fluid composition may be a viscoelastic fluid that is delivered into the canal to facilitate drainage of aqueous humor by disrupting the canal and surrounding trabeculocanalicular tissues. Tools for disrupting these tissues and minimally invasive methods for treating medical conditions associated with elevated intraocular pressure, including glaucoma, are also described. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253404 | OCULAR IMPLANT SYSTEMS - Intraocular stents and applicators are disclosed for treating glaucoma. The stents are configured to extend between the anterior chamber of the eye and Schlemm's canal for enhancing outflow of aqueous from the anterior chamber so as to reduce intraocular pressure. The stents can have features for anchoring the stent into Schlemm's canal as well as preventing the walls of Schlemm's canal from closing the outlet of the stents. The applicators can be steerable so as to make implantation easier. Additionally, the applicators can be configured to hold a plurality of stents so that multiple stents can be implanted through one incision without removing the applicator from the incision between serial implantations. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253405 | OCULAR IMPLANT SYSTEMS - Intraocular stents and applicators are disclosed for treating glaucoma. The stents are configured to extend between the anterior chamber of the eye and Schlemm's canal for enhancing outflow of aqueous from the anterior chamber so as to reduce intraocular pressure. The stents can have features for anchoring the stent into Schlemm's canal as well as preventing the walls of Schlemm's canal from closing the outlet of the stents. The applicators can be steerable so as to make implantation easier. Additionally, the applicators can be configured to hold a plurality of stents so that multiple stents can be implanted through one incision without removing the applicator from the incision between serial implantations. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253406 | METHODS FOR DEPLOYING INTRAOCULAR SHUNTS - The present invention generally relates to methods for deploying intraocular shunts without the use of an optical apparatus that contacts an eye, such as a goniolens. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve inserting into an eye a deployment device configured to hold an intraocular shunt, determining that a distal portion of the device is properly positioned within the eye without use of an optical apparatus that contacts the eye, and deploying the shunt from the device. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253407 | Internal Shunt And Method For Treating Glaucoma - A surgical technique and device wherein an indwelling tube is placed in the eye of a patient having glaucoma. The tube diverts aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the suprachoroidal space from which it is removed by blood flowing in the choroidal and uveal tissues. This decreases the intraocular pressure. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253408 | Anti-Obesity Diverter Structure - The anti-obesity diverter structure includes a laminate structure having papilla-supplied and pylorus-supplied surfaces. The laminate structure is sized to fit longitudinally within a duodenum such that a transverse clearance is provided between the papilla-supplied surface and papilla of Vater. The laminate structure is secured within the duodenum to define papilla-supplied and pylorus-supplied lumens therein. The papilla-supplied lumen receives the digestive fluid from the papilla of Vater, and provides a conduit for the digestive fluid therein. The pylorus-supplied lumen receives the chyme from the pylorus and provides a conduit for the chyme therein. The laminate structure is impervious or semi-permeable to the chyme and digestive fluid. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253409 | IMPLANTABLE FLUID MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR THE REMOVAL OF EXCESS FLUID - A device for removing fluid from a first bodily cavity and for directing that fluid into a second bodily cavity while avoiding risks of infection and, in one embodiment, excessive dehydration of the first bodily cavity. The device includes an uptake tube having a proximal end in fluid communication with the first bodily cavity and a distal end in fluid communication with a pump, and an outflow tube having a proximal end in fluid communication with the pump and a distal end in fluid communication with the second bodily cavity. The distal end of the uptake tube may be coupled to a reservoir configured to expand upon ingression of fluid into the reservoir and to contract upon removal of fluid due to a negative pressure provided by the pump. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253410 | Resistive Anti-Obesity Devices - A patient is provided with an increased sense of satiety by increasing resistance to the outflow of food from the stomach and through the intestines. Stomach emptying may be slowed with devices implantable within the gastrointestinal tract below the stomach. Implants are preferably removable and can include artificial strictures that may be adjustable to vary the rate of stomach emptying. Slowing gastric emptying may induce satiety for a longer period and may therefore reduce food consumption. Many of the embodiments include intestinal liners or sleeves, but they need not. The resistor concept may be applied to a simple anchor and resistor without a long liner. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253411 | PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY LASER - A laser system including: a laser source operable to emit a first and a second laser beam having first and second operating wavelengths, respectively; a fiber optic cable to guide and homogenize the laser beams; an expander to increase the diameter of the laser beams; a cylinder to guide the laser beams and limit respective diameters of the first and second laser beams, wherein the cylinder is positioned after the expander on an optical path of the laser beam; a first optical system to collimate the laser beams, wherein the optical system is positioned after the cylinder on the optical path of the laser beams; a spot-size selector comprising a plurality of apertures, wherein the spot-size selector is positioned after the first optical system on the optical path of the laser beams; and a second optical system to focus the laser beams on a tissue of the patient. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253412 | ROLLER-BALL APPLICATOR FOR TRANSDERMAL IONTOPHORETIC DELIVERY - Embodiments of iontophoretic devices are disclosed which may include a reservoir; a roller-ball applicator coupled to the reservoir and configured to dispense contents of the reservoir; a power supply; a first electrode electrically coupled to a pole of the power supply; and a second electrode coupled to the other pole of the power supply. The devices may be configured such that a current travels between the first electrode and the second electrode through the skin of a subject when the device is used. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253413 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MODULATION OF BONE EROSION - Devices and methods for stimulation of the vagus nerve to modulate (e.g., reduce, suppress, etc.) bone erosion. Methods and apparatus for modulating bone erosion may modulate levels of Receptor Activator for Nuclear Factor κB Ligand (RANKL), and/or to modulate (increase, enhance, etc.) osteoprotegerin (OPG) and/or OPG/RANKL ratio. Devices may include electrical stimulation devices that may be implanted, and may be activated to apply current for a proscribed duration, followed by a period without stimulation. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253414 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Topical Anesthesia Prior to and During a Cosmetic Procedure - A method and apparatus for iontophoretically administering an anesthetic medicament and simultaneously providing electroanesthesia to a patient is provided. The apparatus comprises a generator operable to produce an electrical current comprised of a direct current superimposed with either an alternating current or a pulsed direct current. A conductive mask is configured to cover the anesthetic medicament applied to a treatment area on the skin of the patient, wherein the conductive mask includes an electrical contact connectable to the generator for receiving the electrical current such that the conductive mask functions as an electrode. One or more additional electrodes are applied to the skin of the patient, wherein each of the additional electrodes is connectable to the generator for receiving the electrical current. At least one of the additional electrodes may comprise a conductive applicator for a cosmetic treatment device. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253415 | IRREVERSIBLE ELECTROPORATION USING TISSUE VASCULATURE TO TREAT ABERRANT CELL MASSES OR CREATE TISSUE SCAFFOLDS - The present invention relates to the field of medical treatment of diseases and disorders, as well as the field of biomedical engineering. Embodiments of the invention relate to the delivery of Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) through the vasculature of organs to treat tumors embedded deep within the tissue or organ, or to decellularize organs to produce a scaffold from existing animal tissue with the existing vasculature intact. In particular, methods of administering non-thermal irreversible electroporation (IRE) in vivo are provided for the treatment of tumors located in vascularized tissues and organs. Embodiments of the invention further provide scaffolds and tissues from natural sources created using IRE ex vivo to remove cellular debris, maximize recellularization potential, and minimize foreign body immune response. The engineered tissues can be used in methods of treating subjects, such as those in need of tissue replacement or augmentation. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253416 | SUBRETINAL DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are methods of subretinal delivery of therapeutic compositions to the eye of a mammal. Also disclosed are devices useful for the subretinal delivery of therapeutic compositions to the eye of a mammal. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253417 | Distal Access Balloon Guide Catheter - Distal access balloon guide catheter system and methods for delivering implantable devices, catheters, or substances in or near and/or restoring flow through body lumens, such as blood vessel lumens, or inflating balloons affixed to the distal end of the guide catheter system are described. A Distal access balloon guide catheter having a proximal region, an optional medial region of intermediate flexibility, and distal region possessing high flexibility, high resistance to kinking and a large lumen to wall thickness ratio. The balloon is inflated by means of a kink-resistant secondary lumen embedded within the walls of the balloon guide catheter system tubing. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253418 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING SENSOR DATA - Systems and methods for processing sensor data are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for calibration of a continuous analyte sensor. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for classification of a level of noise on a sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for determining a rate of change for analyte concentration based on a continuous sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods for alerting or alarming a patient based on prediction of glucose concentration are provided. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253419 | DYNAMIC PULSE-WIDTH MODULATION MOTOR CONTROL AND MEDICAL DEVICE INCORPORATING SAME - Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a sensor to obtain a measured displacement that is influenced by rotation of the rotor, and a control module coupled to the sensor. The control module adjusts a duty cycle for a modulated voltage applied to the motor in response to a difference between an expected displacement and the measured displacement. The expected displacement is influenced by or otherwise corresponds to a commanded rotation of the rotor. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253420 | OCCLUSION DETECTION USING PULSE-WIDTH MODULATION AND MEDICAL DEVICE INCORPORATING SAME - Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a modulation module coupled to the motor, and a control module coupled to the modulation module. The modulation module generates a modulated voltage that is applied to the motor and rotates the rotor to deliver fluid via a fluid path. The control module adjusts a duty cycle of the modulated voltage to achieve a commanded rotation of the rotor and detects an occlusion condition in the fluid path based on the duty cycle. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253421 | MOTOR HEALTH MONITORING AND MEDICAL DEVICE INCORPORATING SAME - Apparatus are provided for motor control systems and related medical devices. In one embodiment, a control system includes a motor having a rotor, a modulation module coupled to the motor, and a control module coupled to the motor and the modulation module. The modulation module generates a modulated voltage that is applied to the motor, and the control module adjusts a duty cycle of the modulated voltage to achieve a commanded rotation of the rotor and detects a degradation condition based on the duty cycle. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253422 | SENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A fluidic media detection system for detecting a presence of fluidic media includes a first housing portion adapted to be carried by a user; a second housing portion configured to be selectively operatively engaged with and disengaged from the first housing portion, the second housing portion for supporting a reservoir having an interior volume for containing fluidic media; a fluid conduit supported by one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion for providing fluid communication between the reservoir and the user when the first housing portion and the second housing portion are operatively engaged; and at least one interactive element, positioned near a portion of the fluid conduit, that interacts with the fluidic media when the fluidic media is present in the fluid conduit. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253423 | CATHETER OPERATING STRUCTURE - Provided is a catheter operating structure in which a medical device such as a stent is rotated to move forward or backward without being repeatedly pushed or pulled when inserted into the lumen of a human body, so that a surgical position can be precisely adjusted by the forward or backward movement. A rotary member includes a spiral shaft formed on a handle so as to be inserted into a tubular body. A movable member includes a female spiral end that is formed at one end thereof and is spirally coupled with the spiral shaft. An injection member moving member moves together with the movable member. When the spiral shaft is rotated by rotation of the handle with the spiral shaft spirally coupled to the female spiral end, the movable member moves forward or backward without being rotated due to the injection member moving member. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253424 | METHODS OF FABRICATING MULTI-DEGREE OF FREEDOM SHAPED ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER ACTUATORS/SENSORS FOR CATHETERS - Disclosed is a method of fabricating a multiple degree of freedom actuator with inter-digitated electrodes including molding an electroactive polymer membrane so that a plurality of projections are formed around a cross section of an outer surface of the polymer membrane; depositing a metal electrode layer onto the outer surface of the molded membrane; and removing the plurality of projections on the outer surface on the molded membrane, thereby forming a multiple degree of freedom actuator with a plurality of inter-digitated electrodes. Also provided are actuators as well as devices (such as catheters) including such actuators formed by the disclosed methods of fabricating an actuator with multiple DOF. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253425 | Robust Catheter Tubing - A balloon catheter having a multilayer catheter shaft is formed to have an inner layer and an outer layer, where the inner layer and outer layer are selected from materials that enhance the pushability of the catheter while preserving the flexibility. Using a combination of a high Shore D duromater value material and a lower Shore D duromater value material, various combinations of multilayer catheter shafts are disclosed utilizing different glass transition temperatures and block copolyamides to obtain the desired characteristics. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253426 | ELUTING MEDICAL DEVICES - The invention is directed to eluting medical devices that enable consistent “on-demand” delivery of therapeutic agents to a vessel. The medical device of the current invention comprises an expandable member, a hydrophilic coating comprising at least one therapeutic agent about the expandable member or structural layer and an outer sheath with a variably permeable microstructure. The design and methods disclosed herein ensures that therapeutic agent delivery occurs essentially only during expansion of the expandable member, minimizing coating and/or therapeutic agent loss to the bloodstream and providing controlled delivery to the treatment site. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253427 | Drug Delivery Device - A component for a drug delivery device comprises a key validation part and a safety part. The key validation part is configured to interact with a key part of another component of the drug delivery device during the assembly of the drug delivery device. In order to support the use of matching components, the safety part is configured to have a different impact if the key part is matched to the key validation part compared to if the key part is not matched to the key validation part. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253428 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING INJECTIONS WHILE VIBRATING THE SKIN - An apparatus is provided for performing an injection, the apparatus including a front end, a vibrator mechanism selectively vibrating the front end during an injection and a syringe holder holding a syringe during an injection through the front end while the front end is vibrated. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253429 | MEDICAL DEVICES TO FACILITATE TISSUE STABILIZATION FOR HEART FAILURE - Methods and devices for the stabilization of heart tissue to treat congestive heart failure using a therapeutic composition are discussed. The therapeutic composition can comprise an elastin stabilization agent, a collagen stabilization agent, or a combination thereof and be applied to the pericardium, to the outer surface of the myocardium, or a combination thereof using a catheter type of device with an attached reservoir. Controlled placement and release of the therapeutic composition can be achieved using a delivery vehicle to formulate the composition. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253430 | Multi-Reservoir Pump Patch - A device to co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a first reservoir containing a primary medicament is connected to a manifold and cannula and where one or more additional reservoirs are placed in fluid communication with the manifold in parallel or inline flow. The additional reservoir(s) can be located within the device or as part of an attachable medicated module that connects to external port located on the device housing. Both medicaments are delivered through a cannula subcutaneously. The device is configured to be user wearable through attachment directly to the skin by an adhesive. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253431 | EXTERNALLY TRIGGERABLE CANNULA ASSEMBLY - According to one embodiment, a cannula assembly may include a cannula module and an inserter module. In the pre-operational state the cannula is retracted with respect to the skin-contacting surface. In operational state the cannula projects beyond the skin-contacting surface. The inserter module may include an energy store and an activation mechanism. When the energy store is at least partially discharged, the stored potential energy is transformed to kinetic energy that moves the cannula from the pre-operational state to the operational state. The activation mechanism is triggerable from outside the cannula assembly with a trigger device. The activation mechanism prevents the energy store from being discharged before it is triggered by the trigger device, and enables the energy store to be discharge after it is triggered by the trigger device to force the cannula from the pre-operational state into the operational state. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253432 | CODED DRUG RESERVOIR CONNECTION ELEMENT WITH HINGED FLANGE - A locking mechanism is provided for use with a reservoir and a reservoir holder so as to prevent unwanted tampering with the reservoir. The mechanism comprises a main body with an aperture that is coupled to the reservoir. A hinged flange is provided on the main body. The flange folds inwards at the pivot point provided by the hinge, toward the aperture of the main body, allowing the mechanism to pass over the ferrule of the reservoir. Once the mechanism is placed over the cartridge, the flange folds toward the reservoir at the pivot point, flexing away from the main body. The flange rests against the underside of the reservoir ferrule, thereby retaining the reservoir within the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may be for use with either a disposable or a reusable delivery device. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253433 | DEDICATED CARTRIDGE - A cartridge assembly for use with a drug delivery device is specified. The cartridge assembly comprises a cartridge with a retention cap and a cartridge holder. According to one aspect, the cartridge and the cartridge holder may be configured to be fixed to each other in a predetermined position According to another aspect, the retention cap comprises at least one coding feature configured to affix said cartridge to said cartridge holder in the predetermined position by the mating of said coding feature with a corresponding coding feature on the cartridge holder. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253434 | FAIL SAFE POINT PROTECTOR FOR NEEDLE SAFETY FLAP - A method and device are disclosed for preventing a needle stick hazard in the event of a collapse of a protective needle flap of a portable drug pump. The device may include a needle guide, a secure space and/or a shield. A point of a needle is optionally deflected into a secure space upon collapse of the protective flap. The space may optionally be shielded. Optionally, the support linking the needle to the pump may pivot and/or translate. Optionally, there may be an exposing position wherein the needle protrudes through an opening in the flap. Optionally, the opening may be non-circular. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253435 | PISTON ROD FOR A CONTAINER - The invention relates to a piston rod for an injection device, comprising a first and a second legs, each leg being foldable on itself and comprising a proximal region, said piston rod being in one of a folded position and an unfolded position, said piston rod comprising coupling means for coupling the proximal region of the first leg to the proximal region of the second leg when said piston rod is in said unfolded position. The invention also relates to a kit comprising said piston rod. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253436 | Positive Displacement Stopper for a Pre-Filled Syringe - A stopper adapted for attachment with a plunger rod for use within a syringe barrel is disclosed. The stopper includes a main body defining an open rearward end and a closed front end. The open rearward end is adapted to receive a front forward end attachment portion of the plunger rod. The stopper also includes a core member integrally formed with said main body adjacent the closed front end. The core member includes a nose portion having a profile adapted to create a positive seal with an outlet opening of such syringe barrel. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253437 | OCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described here are systems and methods for accessing Schlemm's canal and for delivering an ocular device or fluid composition therein. The ocular devices may maintain the patency of Schlemm's canal without substantially interfering with transmural fluid flow across the canal. The fluid composition may be a viscoelastic fluid that is delivered into the canal to facilitate drainage of aqueous humor by disrupting the canal and surrounding trabeculocanalicular tissues. Tools for disrupting these tissues and minimally invasive methods for treating medical conditions associated with elevated intraocular pressure, including glaucoma, are also described. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253438 | OCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described here are systems and methods for accessing Schlemm's canal and for delivering an ocular device or fluid composition therein. The ocular devices may maintain the patency of Schlemm's canal without substantially interfering with transmural fluid flow across the canal. The fluid composition may be a viscoelastic fluid that is delivered into the canal to facilitate drainage of aqueous humor by disrupting the canal and surrounding trabeculocanalicular tissues. Tools for disrupting these tissues and minimally invasive methods for treating medical conditions associated with elevated intraocular pressure, including glaucoma, are also described. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253439 | Container For Storing Medical or Pharmaceutical Liquids - A container for storing a medical or pharmaceutical liquid comprising a storage compartment for storing the liquid comprising, an inlet opening for filling the storage compartment and an outlet opening for discharging liquid out of the storage compartment is presented. A hydrophilic membrane layer is arranged within the storage compartment which is gas-tight in a wet condition and which at least covers the outlet opening and contacts the liquid stored within the storage compartment. A dosing assembly and a device for automated release of a medical or pharmaceutical liquid comprising and/or capable of using at least one container are also disclosed. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253440 | Drug Delivery Device - A drug delivery device having a dose limiting system. The drug delivery device includes a first dose setting mechanism operably coupled to a primary reservoir holding a first medicament. The first dose setting mechanism includes a first dose setter and is a variable dose setting mechanism. The device further includes a second dose setting mechanism operably coupled to a secondary reservoir holding a second medicament, and the second dose setting mechanism includes a second dose setter. Still further, the device includes a dose limiting system. The dose limiting system operably couples the variable dose setting mechanism and the fixed dose setting mechanism. Further, the dose limiting system is configured to limit a settable amount of a dose of the second medicament a user can set using the second dose setter based on an amount of a variable dose that a user sets using the first dose setter. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253441 | Drug Delivery Device and Method for Sequentially Delivering at Least Two Medicaments - Various examples of a drug delivery device and corresponding method for sequentially delivering at least two medicaments via a single dispense interface are provided. In one example, the device includes a variable dose setting mechanism operably connected to a first cartridge containing a first medicament, a fixed dose setting mechanism operably connected to a second cartridge containing a second medicament, a dose setter for setting a user settable dose of the first medicament and a fixed dose of the second medicament, and a connecting feature for detachably connecting the variable dose setting mechanism to the fixed dose setting mechanism. During setting of the fixed dose of the second medicament, the rotationally driven variable dose setting mechanism and the fixed dose setting mechanism are connected via the connecting feature, however, during setting of the user settable dose of the first medicament, the rotationally driven variable dose setting mechanism and the fixed dose setting mechanism are not connected. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253442 | Slide Clamp and Tubing Set for an Infusion Pump - An infusion pump for metering fluid flow through an delivery tube of an infusion tubing set has an internal occlusion clamp which clamps the delivery tube to prevent the free flow of fluid through the tube when access to the delivery tube in the infusion pump is possible. To release the delivery tube from the infusion pump, a slide clamp is manually used to release the occlusion clamp to an open, non-occluding position while simultaneously occluding the delivery tube to prevent the free flow of fluid. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253443 | PROTECTION DEVICE FOR AN INJECTION NEEDLE - Protective devices for injection needles or infusion needles that include a needle holder at a proximal end of the needle, on whose shaft a protective element for the needle tip can be positioned and moved, are herein disclosed. The protective element is configured to block the needle tip following an injection to prevent accidental contact therewith. The protective element may be positioned on the shaft in a ready to use position inside a grip part or middle retaining portion, which is also used to activate the protective element over the needle following the injection. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253444 | Medical Needle Safety Device - A safety device | 2013-09-26 |
20130253445 | Manufacture of Split Tip Catheters - Multi-lumen catheter devices having at least one split-tipped end are disclosed, together with methods of forming such split tip catheters. In one aspect of the invention, the manufacturing methods can include the steps of: providing a catheter body having at least a first and a second internal lumen extending longitudinally through the catheter body; removing a distal portion of the catheter body to form a first distal tip segment such that the first lumen extends longitudinally within this tip segment beyond the second lumen; and joining a second lumen tip segment to the catheter body in communication with the second lumen. The second tip segment can be joined to the catheter body such that it is at least partially separated from the first tip segment and, in some embodiments, preferably diverges at an angle relative to the first tip segment. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253446 | LIQUID CRYSTALLINE POLYMER MICRONEEDLES - Thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer microneedles ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130253447 | NEEDLE PLACEMENT SYSTEM - A needle and needle system that aids in determining needle position with respect to an implanted device. The system determines needle position by detecting changes in electrical characteristics and the system further may generate a cue to indicate proper needle placement within an implanted device. Methods for detecting needle position with respect to an implanted infusion device are also disclosed. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253448 | Hypodermic Needle With Multiple Dispersement Openings - A needle used for injecting viscous materials into a patient is provided. The needle would attach to a syringe. The needle end, although pointed, is blocked or stopped so that no fluid may exit. Along the barrel of the needle is a plurality of openings through which the viscous material or other medicament would be discharged into the patient. These openings may be circular, elliptical, square, rectangular or other geometric shapes. Certain sizes of the apertures and distance from one aperture to another are disclosed. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253449 | NORADRENERGIC AND SPECIFIC SEROTONERGIC ANTIDEPRESSANT-CONTAINING TRANSDERMAL PATCH - The invention is a transdermal patch containing a noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant (NaSSA) such as mirtazapine or the like as the active ingredient therein, and capable of transdermally and quantitatively administering the active ingredient. Further, the transdermal patch of the invention exhibits a sufficient therapeutical effect, can suppress side effects that are problematic in oral administration, improves patient compliance and quality of life (QOL), and can solve various problems. Preferably, the patch provided by the invention contains the active ingredient in an amount of from 2 to 30% by mass relative to the drug-containing layer. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253450 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF LICE WITH A LIQUID SOLUTION - The present invention relates generally to the treatment and eradication of lice. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system and method for treatment and eradication of lice through the submersion of an infected area in a liquid solution. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253451 | DRUG CARRIER DEVICE ATTACHABLE TO GLASSES - Disclosed is a drug carrier device attachable to glasses, which is attached to the glasses and worn with the glasses around the eyes to enable transdermal delivery of drugs for medicinal ingredients for promoting eye fatigue recovery and improving eye diseases. The drug carrier device includes a drug carrier containing medicinal herb ingredients, and a fixing unit for detachably fixing the drug carrier on a frame of glasses. The fixing unit extends from the drug carrier and has a fixing loop whose end portion is bent to be hooked on frame of the glasses. The frame of the glasses is made of a metal to be magnetically coupled to a magnet and the fixing unit includes a permanent magnet magnetically coupled to the frame of glasses. The drug carrier device is attached to the glasses to enable drugs to penetrate into the skin around the eyes of the wearer during everyday life, thereby minimizing the cost burden associated with providing an additional pad fixing member and reducing feeling of irritation. In addition, the drug carrier device of the present invention may be attached to glasses worn at normal times, thus achieving maximized convenience of use. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253452 | Personal Care Product - A personal care product that includes a personal care composition disposed in a collapsible bag at least partially surrounded by an elastically deformable member and, optionally, an outer container body. The elastic member is constructed of an elastically extensible material that permits the transfer of infrared radiation through at least a portion of the elastic member. Potential energy is generated by stretching the elastically deformable member, which is used to dispense the composition in lieu of a propellant or pump. The container may also include a actuatable valve for dispensing the composition. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253453 | DYNAMIC, REDUCED-PRESSURE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A dynamic, reduced-pressure treatment system generates reduced pressure and a wave experienced at a tissue site where the wave may have a frequency in the range of from 0.5 Hertz to 20 Hertz. The system includes a manifold for delivering reduced pressure to the tissue site, a sealing member forming a fluid seal over the tissue site, a reduced-pressure source for providing reduced pressure, a reduced-pressure delivery member for delivering reduced pressure from the reduced-pressure source to the manifold, and a wave generator associated with the reduced-pressure delivery member for imparting a wave to the reduced pressure developed by the reduced-pressure source. A reduced-pressure delivery member with liquid-impermeable-and gas-permeable element may be applied to help reduce blockages and to facilitate ease of treatment. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are disclosed. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253454 | ABDOMINAL TREATMENT SYSTEMS, DELIVERY DEVICES, AND METHODS - A reduced-pressure abdominal treatment device is presented that has a plurality of liquid-impermeable layers with a foam spacer between two of the liquid-impermeable layers. The plurality of liquid-impermeable layers have a coextensive area A | 2013-09-26 |
20130253455 | EXPANDABLE OSTOMY APPLIANCE - An expandable ostomy pouch and an expandable ostomy cap include a first portion and a second portion sharing a common cavity. The first portion and the second portion are configured such that the second portion can be inverted and inserted within the first portion in a compacted state. The second portion can be manually pulled out or can be expanded due to gravity and/or due to elevated pressure within the pouch | 2013-09-26 |
20130253456 | DRAINABLE OSTOMY POUCH - A drainable ostomy pouch includes a closure system, which includes four closure members and a two-part fastening system. The closure system is arranged on a neck portion of the drainable pouch, and configured such that the pouch can be securely sealed after the neck portion is folded up three times and closed using the two-part fastening system. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253459 | MALE HYGIENE DEVICE - A one-piece hygiene band ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130253460 | Disposable Absorbent Article with Unitary Topsheet and Unitary Absorbent Article - The present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, baby diapers, adult incontinence articles and sweat pads. According to the present invention the absorbent article in the region designated for liquid deposition on its wearer facing surface has a single layer topsheet onto which liquid to be absorbed is provided during use of the article. The absorbent article includes a backsheet forming the liquid barrier surface and a unitary absorbent core between the topsheet and the backsheet. Importantly the unitary core provides improved liquid handling to the absorbent article and increases the masking, i.e. ability to hide stains due to absorbed liquid, of the article. This is particularly beneficial in the context of articles for absorption of liquids with high color intensity, such as menstrual liquid or urine of older adults. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253461 | Article with Nonwoven Web Component Formed with Loft-Enhancing Calender Bond Shapes and Patterns - An article having as a component a section of nonwoven web formed predominately of polymeric fibers is disclosed. The section of nonwoven web may have a pattern of consolidating bonds impressed on the surface. The bonds may have at least one bond shape; and the bond shape may have a perimeter with a greatest measurable length and greatest measurable width. The perimeter may have a convex portion and an aspect ratio of length/width of at least 2.5. Other features may be imparted relating to the density and orientations of the bonds relative machine and cross directions of the web. The bond shape reflects the shape of a corresponding bonding protrusion on a bonding roller. It is believed that the shape, density and/or orientation of the bonding protrusions affect air flow through the bonding nip in a way that may be utilized to enhance loft of the resulting bonded nonwoven web. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253462 | SURGICAL ABSORPTIVE DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Methods of wearing a surgical device during a surgical procedure include putting the surgical device on a hand by passing the hand through a wrist cuff formed of a stretchable material of the surgical device and positioning the hand inside a first absorptive material of the surgical device that has been folded and secured together along at least a portion of its sides to form a pocket so that the surgical device is worn on the hand. The first absorptive material of the surgical device can be brought into contact with an internal surface of a patient while the surgical device is worn on the hand. Biological fluids in the vicinity of the surgical device can be absorbed by the first absorptive material when the first absorptive material is in contact with the internal surface of the patient. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253463 | STRETCH LAMINATE, METHOD OF MAKING, AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A stretch laminate includes a first layer including an elastomer film, the first layer having a surface, and a second layer including a nonwoven material, the second layer having a surface that is attached to the surface of the first layer. The tensile behavior in the transverse direction of the stretch laminate is within about 2.5 N/cm of the tensile behavior in the transverse direction of the film at an engineering strain of about 1.5, and exists independent of mechanical activation. A method of making the stretch laminate and an absorbent article having at least one region defined by the stretch laminate are also provided. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253464 | METERING DEVICE - A metering device is used for the metered administration of a flowable preparation together with a flowable carrier medium. A storage container for the preparation has at least one access opening. A metering plunger body can be moved in a sealed manner in the storage container between a starting position and at least one metering position. The metering plunger body is hollow. A metering sleeve has on a bottom side an eccentric metering sleeve opening. An inner plunger body has on the bottom side an eccentrically arranged plunger body opening. In a through relative rotation position of the metering sleeve relative to the inner plunger body a passage is provided between the inside of the storage container and the inside of the inner plunger body. In a closed relative rotational position this passage is closed. This results in a user-friendly and compact metering device. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253465 | Dispense Interface Component for a Drug Delivery Device - A dispense interface component for use with a drug delivery device is provided. The dispense interface component may include a main body, a first piercing portion, a second piercing portion, and a biasing element. The main body is configured for connection to the drug delivery device. The first piercing portion is for piercing a first cartridge contained within the drug delivery device, and the first piercing portion is connected to the main body. The second piercing portion is for piercing a second cartridge contained with the drug delivery device, and the second piercing portion is connected to the main body. The at least one biasing element is operably coupled to the main body, wherein the at least one biasing element is configured to, when the load on the at least one biasing element is less than or equal to a threshold load, bias (i) the first piercing portion away from the first cartridge and (ii) the second piercing portion away from the second cartridge. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253466 | CONTROLLABLE INFLATION PROFILE BALLOON COVER APPARATUS AND METHODS - Embodiments are presented of a balloon assembly operable to provide a balloon diameter vs. balloon pressure profile generally depicting a balloon inflation sequence providing at least one intermediate inflated diameter and a final inflated diameter of a balloon such that the balloon attains the at least one intermediate diameter at a predetermined pressure, and attains the final diameter at a final predetermined pressure that is lower than a predetermined pressure of a last intermediate pressure. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253467 | LENGTH AND DIAMETER ADJUSTABLE BALLOON CATHETER - Adjustable balloon catheter including an inner tubular member that has an inflation lumen defined therein. An expandable member is coupled to the distal end portion of the inner tubular member and has an inner chamber in fluid communication with the inflation lumen. The expandable member is transitionable between a deflated configuration and an inflated configuration. The expandable member defines has a non-cylindrical shape along at least a portion of a working length thereof when in the inflated configuration. An outer tubular member is movable relative to the inner tubular member, the outer tubular member includes a distal end. The outer tubular member is moveable between an extended position disposed over the expandable member and a retracted position proximal to the extended position. The outer tubular member is selectively positioned between the extended position and the retracted position to define an exposed length of the working length of the expandable member. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253468 | Carrier for Releasing a Therapeutic Substance in Response to the Presence of an Enzyme - A stent with a coating including a composition that releases a therapeutic substance in response to an enzyme is disclosed. The composition includes a polymer or polypeptide that includes an amino acid sequence which is recognized and cleaved by at least one of the matrix metalloproteinases (MMP). | 2013-09-26 |
20130253469 | HANDLE FOR STEERABLE CATHETER - A handle for controlling a steerable catheter can be aligned so that the direction of movement of the catheter is aligned with the orientation of an image on a monitor. In one embodiment, the handle is axially symmetric, allowing a physician to grasp it such that the movement of the catheter is aligned with an image displayed. In another embodiment, the handle is a grip that is rotatable with respect to the controls of a steerable catheter in order to align the movement with the image displayed. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253470 | Medicament Dispensing Devices and Methods - A medicament dispensing device including a substantially rigid carpule body which has a dispensing end and an actuation end opposite the dispensing end. The carpule body is substantially tubular and thus defines a carpule bore. The device further includes a plunger operatively disposed within the carpule bore having a plunger actuator near the actuation end of the carpule body and a plunger tip opposite the plunger actuator. The plunger tip and an orifice at the dispensing end of the carpule bore define a medicament volume which may be loaded with a medicament selected to achieve specific therapeutic goals. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253471 | Methods and Apparatus for Treating Contrast Nephropathy - Methods and apparatus are provided for treating contrast nephropathy, e.g., via a pulsed electric field, via a stimulation electric field, via localized drug delivery, via high frequency ultrasound, via thermal techniques, etc. Such neuromodulation may effectuate irreversible electroporation of electrofusion, necrosis and/or inducement of apoptosis, alteration of gene expression, action potential attenuation or blockade, changes in cytokine up-regulation and other conditions in target neural fibers. In some embodiments, neuromodulation is applied to neural fibers that contribute to renal function. In some embodiments, such neuromodulation is performed in a bilateral fashion. Bilateral renal neuromodulation may provide enhanced therapeutic effect in some patients as compared to renal neuromodulation performed unilaterally, i.e., as compared to renal neuromodulation performed on neural tissue innervating a single kidney. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253472 | MOTION ACTIVATED SEPTUM PUNCTURING DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A method and apparatus are disclosed for delivery of a drug to a recipient. In some embodiments, the delivery apparatus may unseal a drug containing reservoir. In some embodiments, the delivery rate may be controlled and/or adjustable. Optionally the apparatus may be disposable. Optionally, the apparatus may have a low profile and/or be wearable and/or attachable to the recipient. Optionally, discharge of the drug and/or unsealing of the reservoir may be driven by a plunger moving parallel to the base of the apparatus. Optionally, the apparatus may release a hypodermic needle into the recipient. Optionally, release of the hypodermic needle may be in a direction non-parallel and/or orthogonal to the direction of movement of the plunger. Optionally, prior to release, the hypodermic needle may be preserved in an aseptic state by a needle opening septum sealing a needle opening. Optionally, upon release, the hypodermic needle may pierce the needle opening septum. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253473 | ORTHOPAEDIC SCREWS - An orthopaedic screw having a plurality of regions, at least one of which may be porous. The orthopaedic screw includes a head, a tip and at least one thread. The porosity of the screw of the present invention can vary within the part or region, including changes in pore shape, size and density. These characteristics can vary along the length of the screw axis and/or radially (from the outer diameter to the axis). The orthopaedic screw may further include at least one solid region formed of any implantable polymer, reinforced polymer or metal. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253474 | CATHETER APPARATUS WITH TELESCOPING LUMEN CATHETERS AND ITS USE IN METHODS FOR TREATING VASCULATURES - The invention provides for methods and catheter apparatus for passing one or more guidewires (via the use of one or more telescoping guidewire lumens) through a chronic total occlusion of a vasculature. The catheter apparatus may include: a catheter shaft having a distal end; one or more telescoping guidewire lumen catheters passing longitudinally through the shaft, wherein the one or more guidewire lumen catheters are capable of telescoping beyond the distal end of the catheter shaft; an expansible distal portion of the shaft; and a retractable sheath covering at least a portion of the expansible distal portion of the shaft, wherein retracting the retractable sheath from the expansible distal portion of the shaft directly activates the expansible distal portion of the shaft causing expansion of the expansible distal portion of the shaft. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253475 | TREATMENT OF ASTHMA AND CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH ANTI-PROLIFERATE AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for treatment of respiratory disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and chronic sinusitis, including cystic fibrosis, interstitial fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and neoplasia. The method involves administration, preferably oral, nasal or pulmonary administration, of anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative drugs (rapamycin or paclitaxel and their analogues). | 2013-09-26 |
20130253476 | BLADDER DRUG ELUTING DEVICE - A drug delivery system that can be deployed from a catheter and retained within the bladder for delivery of treatment drug solutions over a period of time. The delivery system includes an inflatable or expandable delivery element that can be collapsed within the catheter tip for navigation into the bladder before being inflated or expanded within the bladder. The inflated or expanded delivery element can engage the bladder walls or sized to be too large to be passed from the bladder such that the delivery element is retained within the bladder after inflation or expansion to administer a treatment drug solution over an extended period of time. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253477 | BLADDER WALL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM - A catheter based drug delivery system for minimally invasive delivery of treatment drugs into a bladder wall. The catheter system can include a delivery tip for deforming the bladder wall before forming jets of drug solution that penetrate the bladder wall for needleless delivery of the treatment drugs directly to the diseased tissue. The delivery tip can also have graduated markings for providing visual indicators of the relative depth of the delivery tip in the bladder wall and the alignment of the formed jets with the particular layers of the bladder wall. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253478 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A valve for selectively permitting a fluid flow between first and second medical implements is disclosed. The valve has a housing with an interface suitable for receiving a connector portion of a first medical device such as a catheter, and a seal made of a flexible material. The seal has a first end in fluid communication with the interface, a second end suitable for receiving the second medical device, and at least one slit in fluid communication with the first end and the second end. The slit defines a restricted fluid flow path and a relatively small interior volume when in an undisturbed state, defines an expanded fluid flow path and a larger interior volume upon the introduction of the second medical instrument into the slit, and retracts to define a restricted flow path and a small interior volume upon the withdrawal of the second medical device from the seal. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253479 | MODIFIED FLOW CATHETERS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A catheter includes an elongate body defining a continuous enclosed liquid flow channel, at least a portion of the liquid flow channel including a modification having a first surface and a second surface and an included volume between the first surface and the second surface, at least a portion of the included volume defining an elongated air flow channel, at least a portion of the first surface and the second surface coated with a hydrophobic (e.g., superhydrophobic) material. The catheter can be a urinary catheter (e.g., a urine drainage tube connected to a urine collection bag). Methods of flowing liquid through a catheter and of catheterizing a patient are encompassed. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253480 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT USAGE DATA MANAGEMENT - A surgical instrument operable to sever tissue includes a body assembly and a selectively coupleable end effector assembly. The end effector assembly may include a transmission assembly and an end effector. The body assembly includes a trigger and a casing configured to couple with the transmission assembly. An information transmission system transmits instrument information received from a sensor, for example, to a secure server via a secure gateway connected to the instrument. The instrument may be previously tested on a calibration kit to pre-determine and load surgeon-specific settings onto the instrument prior to use. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253481 | STEERABLE TUBE - A steerable tube ( | 2013-09-26 |
20130253482 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - The invention relates to a surgical instrument, in particular a minimally invasive surgical instrument, with a working unit, and with a control unit which has two control elements that can be separated from each other for cleaning and/or disinfection. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253483 | Tool Having Multiple Feedback Devices - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for managing how signals, which are sensed on a tool, are presented to an operator of the tool. According to one example of a method for managing signals, the method comprises allowing an operator to manipulate a tool having a plurality of output mechanisms mounted thereon. The method also includes sensing a property of an object located near or adjacent to a distal portion of the tool and processing the sensed property to obtain one or more output signals. Furthermore, the method includes applying the one or more output signals to one or more of the output mechanisms. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253484 | Multi-Fluid Tissue Ablation Methods for Treatment of an Organ - Prostate treatment using fluid stream to resect prostate tissue, thereby relieving symptoms of conditions such as BPH, prostatitis, and prostatic carcinoma. A device having a fluid delivery element is positioned within a lumen of the urethra within the prostate. A fluid stream is directed outwardly from the fluid delivery element toward a wall of the urethral lumen. The fluid delivery element is moved to scan the fluid stream over the wall to remove a volume of tissue surrounding the lumen. The fluid may be combined with therapeutically active substances or with substances that increase resection efficiency. Fluid force may be adjusted to provide selective tissue resection such that soft tissue is removed while harder tissue is left undamaged. In order to gain a working space within the urethra, another fluid may be introduced to insufflate the urethra in the region of treatment. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253485 | MEDICAL EXAMINATION SYSTEM - A system includes at least one device that includes at least one device component. For a defined movement of the at least one device component, a movement axis and/or a movement direction may be selected by a selection element and may be identified by an activatable lighting element. The identified movement axis and/or the identified movement direction may be released by at least one actuation element, so that a desired movement of the at least one device component may be performed. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253486 | EXPANDABLE LASER CATHETER - Expandable laser catheters for utilizing laser energy to remove obstructions from body passages are described. In one embodiment, the laser catheter includes a shaftway having a distal end including a flexible portion configured in a series of radial folds. Multiple optical fibers, configured to transmit laser energy, extend along the shaftway and are attached to the flexible portion. An inflatable, ring-shaped balloon is attached to the catheter within the flexible portion. In use, the catheter is inserted into a body passage such as an artery, and advanced until the distal end is adjacent to an obstruction. The balloon is inflated to expand the flexible portion and to bring the optical fibers nearer the inner wall of the body passage. Laser energy is directed by the optical fibers toward targeted regions of the obstruction. As the catheter is advanced and the process repeated, a core is formed from the obstruction and contained within the flexible portion. The flexible portion is then contracted to hold the core, and the core is removed from the body passage by withdrawing the catheter. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253487 | Dermatological Treatment Device with One or More Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSEL) - A device for providing laser-based dermatological treatments may include a device body having an application end, a VCSEL laser supported in the device body and including multiple emitter zones, each emitter zone comprising one or more micro-emitters, each micro-emitter configured to emit a micro-beam, wherein at least two of the multiple emitter zones are configured such that the micro-beam emitted by the micro-emitters of the at least two emitter zones form a combined beam through the application end of the device to provide a treatment spot on the skin, and electronics coupled to the at least two emitter zones and configured to control the at least two emitter zones independently. | 2013-09-26 |
20130253488 | Minimally Invasive Devices for Multi-Fluid Tissue Ablation - Prostate treatment using fluid stream to resect prostate tissue, thereby relieving symptoms of conditions such as BPH, prostatitis, and prostatic carcinoma. A device having a fluid delivery element is positioned within a lumen of the urethra within the prostate. A fluid stream is directed outwardly from the fluid delivery element toward a wall of the urethral lumen. The fluid delivery element is moved to scan the fluid stream over the wall to remove a volume of tissue surrounding the lumen. The fluid may be combined with therapeutically active substances or with substances that increase resection efficiency. Fluid force may be adjusted to provide selective tissue resection such that soft tissue is removed while harder tissue is left undamaged. In order to gain a working space within the urethra, another fluid may be introduced to insufflate the urethra in the region of treatment. | 2013-09-26 |