| 40th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 72 |
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| 20080242953 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SOFTWARE FOR DEVELOPING ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION OF IMAGING MODALITIES, OTHER RADIOLOGICAL FINDINGS AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS - A system for guiding a user's physical examination of a patient and for generating a transcript. The system comprises: a screen requesting patient identification information, wherein the patient identification information excludes a patient name and further requesting patient medical history information; a screen requesting vital signs information; a screen requesting selection of an anatomical region of the patient for examination, wherein the user selects an anatomical region responsive to the request; a screen providing a plurality of possible observed symptoms related to the selected anatomical region, wherein the user selects one or more of the possible observed symptoms; a screen presenting possible findings that may be observed during the physical examination, wherein the user selects one or more of the possible findings based on the physical examination and a screen displaying a patient transcript responsive to information entered into the previous screens | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242954 | IMAGE PRESENTATION APPARATUS, IMAGE PRESENTATION METHOD AND PROGRAM - An image presentation apparatus is provided that includes a display section that sequentially displays a plurality of images, a biosignal acquisition section that acquires a signal value of a biosignal indicating a biological response of an observer watching the image displayed on the display section, and a display controlling section that controls a timing at which an image subsequent to the image being displayed on the display section is displayed on the display section based on the signal value acquired by the biosignal acquisition section. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242955 | RELIABILITY IN DETERMINATION OF CLINICAL STATE OF A SUBJECT - The invention relates to the determination of a diagnostic index indicative of the clinical state, especially nociceptive state, of a subject. In order to improve the quality of the determination process, desired input signals derived from the subject are monitored and the quality of the process is improved based on the monitoring. This is implemented by increasing user awareness of the reliability of the index or by controlling the measurement set-up. Quality information indicative of the reliability of the current index values may be produced based on the input signals. The quality information may then be employed to give an indication of the current reliability of the index and a warning if the reliability of the diagnostic index becomes compromised. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242956 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING AUTONOMIC-NERVOUS INDEX AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION - A detection-rate calculating unit calculates a detection rate representing a ratio of number of interval data representing a time interval of one cycle of a waveform of at least one of a pulse and a heart rate, generated within a predetermined reference time to a sum of the number of the interval data and number of error data representing a content of an error occurred while the interval data is generated. When the detection rate is larger than the first threshold, an index calculating unit calculates an autonomic-nervous index representing an autonomic-nervous activity state, based on the interval data generated within the reference time. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242957 | Automated Infant Massager - An automated infant massager has a base for supporting the infant and a plurality of first movable massage elements structured to underlie a portion of the infant. At least one motor is employed for effecting reciprocating movement of the first movable massage element. A plurality of second movable massage elements is provided for massaging the arms and legs of the infant. A plurality of third movable elements is provided within a head support for massaging portions of the infant's head, and a plurality of fourth movable massage elements are provided for massaging the infant's shoulders. The infant massager may, in one embodiment, be structured to receive and massage a premature infant, and in another embodiment, may be structured to receive and massage a full-term infant. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242958 | MULTIPLE WAVELENGTH OPTICAL SENSOR - A multiple wavelength optical sensor has an emitter configured to radiate light having a plurality of wavelengths into a tissue site. The emitter comprises a plurality of LEDs configured in an array and connected within an electrical grid. A detector is configured to receive the light after absorption by pulsatile blood flow within the tissue site. The detector generates a sensor signal capable of being processed by a patient monitor so as to derive oxygen saturation, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin and total hemoglobin. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242959 | Fingertip Oximeter and a Method for Observing a Measurement Result Thereon - There is provided a fingertip oximeter that has a plurality of display modes which are presented sequentially in a circulating way, allowing users to easily observe a measurement result from any of surrounding directions. The present invention makes users to be able to observe a measurement result of the fingertip oximeter from any of surrounding directions, without the need of bending his/her finger. Thus, any partial occlusion of the arterial blood capillary can be avoided, so that strength of the pulse will not decrease, and strength of the signal will not be affected. As a result, the precision of the measurement is improved. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242960 | Spatially Resolved Oxymetry - In optical tomography, a calibration of the data may be necessary for image reconstruction. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the object of interest is used for calibration, wherein the image data is acquired during a highly oxygenated phase of the object of interest and wherein the calibration data is acquired during a low oxygenated phase of the object of interest. This may provide for an improved calibration, resulting in improved image quality. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242961 | TRANSCUTANEOUS ANALYTE SENSOR - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242962 | System for in-vitro measurement of an analyte concentration - The analyte concentration, such as glucose, in a human or animal body is measured with an implantable sensor that generates measurement signals. The measurement signals are compressed through statistical techniques to produced compressed measurement data that can is easier to process and communicate. A base station carries the implantable sensor along with a signal processor, memory, and a transmitter. A display device is also disclosed that can receive the compressed measurement data from the base station for further processing and display. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242963 | SYSTEM, TOOLS, DEVICES AND A PROGRAM FOR DIABETES CARE - A method for diabetes care, the method (which also may be referred to as, involve or incorporate at least one of a tool, device or program) allowing for the characterization of the relevance of errors of parameters affecting glucose concentration on a postprandial glucose concentration outcome for a person with diabetes mellitusm, wherein the method involves at least one of sensing, determining, calculating, predicting, describing and communicating the effects of potential errors of parameters affecting glucose concentration on postprandial glucose concentration values within a clinically relevant glucose range. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242964 | MEDICAL LEAD DELIVERY DEVICE - The medical lead delivery device combines features of a guidewire and a stylet in order to more easily and quickly deliver a lead to or through the coronary vein of a patient's heart. The medical lead delivery device includes an elongated body, a controller, a first and second spring, and a sleeve. The elongated body includes a proximal end and a distal end. The controller is disposed at the proximal end and provides enhanced control of the distal tip of the elongated body. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242965 | Reflective non-contact ocular pulse analyzer for clinical diagnosis of eye and cerebrovascular disease - An instrument has been designed to study the pulsatile motion of the eye by analysis of a beam of light reflected from the corneal surface. A laser light beam probe of small spot size and low divergence strikes the cornea apex and the reflected movement is recorded by a sensor. Analysis of the beam movement reveals the energy in the eye pulse without the necessity of physically touching the eye. The value of the intraocular pressure is determined from the calculated power spectrum. The sensitivity, accuracy and efficiency of the light beam makes possible studying both eyes concurrently and comparison of the pulse parameters of onset, amplitude and duration reveals any delay in circulation to an eye. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242966 | AIR PULSE DISCHARGING DEVICE FOR NONCONTACT TYPE TONOMETER AND NONCONTACT TYPE TONOMETER HAVING THE SAME - An air pulse discharging device for a noncontact type tonometer, which includes: a cylinder; a piston arranged reciprocatably in the cylinder and which compresses air in a compression space; a nozzle which discharges the compressed air to an examined eye; at least one opening provided on the piston and which communicates the compression space with a cylinder atmospheric-air releasing chamber; and a valve disk provided to the piston and which opens and closes the at least one opening, the valve disk closes the at least one opening based on a differential pressure between the compression space and the cylinder atmospheric-air releasing chamber when the piston is driven to a direction of compressing the air in the compression space, and opens the at least one opening based on the differential pressure when the piston is driven to a direction opposite to the direction of compressing the air in the compression space. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242967 | Medical imaging and therapy utilizing a scanned beam system operating at multiple wavelengths - An apparatus, for medically treating a patient, includes a scanned beam system including a radiation beam source assembly, a scanner, and a controller. The assembly is adapted to emit a radiation beam (such as, without limitation, a laser beam) at different wavelengths. The controller is operatively connected to the assembly and the scanner. The controller is adapted: to display an image of an area of the patient obtained by the scanned beam system; to receive from a user viewing the image an identification of an in-treatment region; and to control the assembly and the scanner to medically treat the in-treatment region using a therapeutic wavelength of the radiation beam which provides an increased scanned-beam-system-image contrast between the in-treatment region and an out-of-treatment region over another wavelength of the radiation beam available for therapy. A method for medically treating a patient using a scanned beam system is also disclosed. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242968 | Sequential image acquisition with updating method and system - In accordance with embodiments of the present, a method for acquiring an image is provided. The method comprises acquiring initial image data, identifying one or more regions of interest in at least one of the initial image data or in a first image generated from the initial image data. The method further comprises automatically deriving one or more scan parameters based upon the regions of interest, and acquiring second image data using the scan parameters. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242969 | Apparatus and method for determining an optimized path traversal for radiation treatment delivery system - An apparatus and method for determining optimized path traversal in a radiation delivery system is described. In one embodiment, determining an optimized path traversal in a radiation delivery system involves providing a plurality of spatial nodes used in a treatment plan, where each of the plurality of spatial nodes represents a position of a radiation source made available to the treatment plan for delivering radiation to a target, identifying a number of unused spatial nodes, from among the plurality of spatial nodes, at which radiation is not delivered according to the treatment plan, and skipping travel to one or more of the unused nodes by the radiation source when administering the treatment plan. Other embodiments are also described. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242970 | LOAD APPARATUS - An oscillation arm moves in a seesaw fashion about an oscillation axis which is supported by a support rod and which serves as a fulcrum. A rotation arm and a pressurizer are provided on one end of the oscillation arm. One end of the rotation arm is rotatably attached to the oscillation arm, and a load weight is placed on the other end of the rotation arm. By rotating the rotation arm, the magnitude of a force to be applied by the load weight to the pressurizer is adjusted. More specifically, by displacing the load weight to a predetermined position by rotation and then causing the load weight to stop at this position, a static load corresponding to the rotation angle can be applied to the pressurizer. Further, by causing the load weight to perform rotational motion, the magnitude of the force to be applied to the pressurizer is periodically varied, so that a load which varies periodically can be applied to hard tissue. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242971 | Image system for supporting the navigation of interventional tools - The invention relates to an image system and a method for supporting the navigation of interventional tools when performing imaging controlled minimally invasive interventions within the body of a patient in a predetermined intervention plane, which serves to improve the precision and reliability of interventional accesses that are required for performing a histological tissue sample removal under CT or MRT based image-oriented monitoring, or in the context of tumor therapy or pain therapy. Directional deviations, away from the intervention plane, of the actual course of an interventional tool from a predeterminable desired course are captured and presented for display by registering the shortened represented total length or a shortened represented partial length of this interventional tool in the 2D projection representation of a fluoroscopic radioscopy recording that was recorded in a 2D projection direction running normally relative to the intervention plane. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242972 | Method for accelerating data acquisition in dynamic magnetic resonance measurements (MRT) using parallel imaging - A method for time-resolved imaging of N-dimensional magnetic resonance (=MR) with the following steps:
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| 20080242973 | HEART IMAGING WITH ADAPTIVE INVERSION TIME - In a method for acquisition of magnetic resonance images of the heart, MR signals of the heart are acquired using an imaging sequence, wherein the magnetization is inverted by an RF inversion pulse before the acquisition of the MR signals; and of the heart activity is detected, and the point in time of the switching of the RF inversion pulse dependent on the detected heart activity. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242974 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO HYPERPOLARIZE MATERIALS FOR ENHANCED MR TECHNIQUES - A system for polarizing a material to be used in techniques employing magnetic resonance (MR) is provided. The polarizer system includes a cooling chamber having a cryogenic refrigerant therein for use in polarizing a substance. A sorption pump is connected to the cooling chamber to reduce a pressure therein to allow for hyperpolarizing of the sample. The sorption pump is cooled by a refrigeration system to promote molecular adsorption in the sorption pump. The cooling chamber, sorption pump, and refrigeration system are arranged in a closed system. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242975 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A CANNULA THAT IS INSERTED INTO A BODY - A light pointer ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242976 | Electric field tomography - Methods for evaluating motion of a tissue, such as of a cardiac location, e.g., heart wall, via continuous field tomography are provided. In the subject methods, a continuous field (e.g., an electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, or other field) sensing element is stably associated with the tissue location. A property of the applied continuous field is detected with the sensing element to evaluate movement of the tissue location. Also provided are systems, devices and related compositions for practicing the subject methods. The subject methods and devices find use in a variety of different applications, including cardiac resynchronization therapy. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242977 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LONGITUDINAL/TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF PLAQUE LESIONS - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some embodiments detection of a change in characteristics of plaque in a longitudinal exam is automated for the purpose of assessing change in disease due to therapy, patient behavior modifications or follow-up. In some embodiments, diagnosis and treatment of arterial lesions includes obtaining a plurality of sets of computed-tomography images of at least one arterial plaque lesion, wherein each set of computed-tomography images are acquired at a different time, then storing the computed-tomography images in a database and analyzing arterial plaque variations in the sets of computed-tomography images for changes in at least one parameter. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242978 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REGISTERING A PHYSICAL SPACE TO IMAGE SPACE - A method and apparatus for registering physical space to image space is disclosed. The system allows for determining fiducial markers as pixels or voxels in image data. The system can correlate and register the determined fiducial points with fiducial markers in physical space. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242979 | Combined X-ray detector and ultrasound imager - An imaging system is disclosed that includes a first imaging panel and a second imaging panel disposed about an imaging volume. The imaging panels may be configured to image the entire imaging volume and may include panels using any form of acoustic or electromagnetic energy such as ultrasound panels, optical panels, electrical impedance panels, field emitter/x-ray detector panels, or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, a first group of sensors are included in a 2D matrix of sensors configured to transmit ultrasound through the imaging volume to a second group of sensors included in a second 2D matrix of sensors and vice versa. In a second embodiment the system may further include a second imaging system having a transmitter, a receiver, or both, disposed adjacent the first imaging panel, the second imaging panel, or both. A third embodiment may include at least one additional imaging panel. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242980 | Imaging Device and Method | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242981 | CASING MECHANISM AND MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS AND ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE USING THE SAME - A casing mechanism according to the present invention includes a first connector fixedly mounted on a first circuit board; a second connector fixedly mounted on a second circuit board; and a stress absorbing member which absorbs stresses produced in the first connector and the second connector when the first circuit board and the second circuit board are fastened to a casing with the first connector and the second connector interconnected. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242982 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING - Blood flow information is used to reduce noise manifest in blood vessel ultrasound B-mode images. A blood flow signal is obtained by a flow detector. After wall filtering, only the flow signal power in the blood vessel lumen remains, while signal power from stationary tissue region is suppressed. The flow signal component is used to calculate a flow component parameter that is used to generate a gain control signal α that reduces noise in a B-mode image. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242983 | SYSTEM CONTROLLER - A system controller according to the present invention communicates with a medical control device connectable to plural types of ultrasonic endoscopes. The system controller includes a plurality of operation instruction units, a communication unit, and a control unit. The plurality of operation instruction units are capable of issuing an instruction to the medical control device. The communication unit is capable of receiving a control command generated by the medical control device on the basis of table data representing the correspondence among the connection state of the ultrasonic endoscopes, the operational state of the medical control device, and the state of each of the plurality of operation instruction units. On the basis of the control command, the control unit performs a control to visually reflect, in each of the plurality of operation instruction units, the use state of respective functions achievable by the ultrasonic endoscopes and the medical control device. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242984 | Ultrasonic Attenuation Materials - Improved acoustic attenuation materials and applications are provided. An improved acoustic attenuation material may include a woven layer of fibers made of porous polymers, such as porous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), that include interstitial space. An improved acoustic attenuation material may include sheets of porous polymers interleaved with layers of epoxy. The sheets of porous polymers may include through holes. An embodiment of an ultrasonic transducer that includes a backing with woven layers of porous PTFE fibers is provided. The ultrasonic transducer that includes a backing with woven layers of porous PTFE fibers may be used in a three-dimensional ultrasound imaging apparatus. An embodiment of an ultrasonic transducer that includes a plurality of sheets of porous PTFE interleaved with layers of epoxy is provided. The ultrasonic transducer that includes a plurality of sheets of porous PTFE may be used in an ultrasonic imaging catheter. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242985 | 3D ULTRASOUND-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR NON-INVASIVE MEASUREMENT OF AMNIOTIC FLUID VOLUME - A hand-held 3D ultrasound instrument is disclosed which is used to non-d invasively and automatically measure amniotic fluid volume in the uterus requiring a minimum of operator intervention. Using a 2D image-processing algorithm, the instrument gives automatic feedback to the user about where to acquire the 3D image set. The user acquires one or more 3D data sets covering all of the amniotic fluid in the uterus and this data is then processed using an optimized 3D algorithm to output the total amniotic fluid volume corrected for any fetal head brain volume contributions. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242986 | ULTRASONIC OBSERVATION APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS USING THE SAME - An ultrasonic observation apparatus generates respective ultrasonic images from sound ray data obtained by a detachable electron scanning ultrasonic probe and detachable mechanical scanning ultrasonic probe and includes a coordinate transformation table for use to generate image data at pixel locations for display from the sound ray data obtained by the electron scanning ultrasonic probe and mechanical scanning ultrasonic probe, and a control unit which detects a type or range of the electron scanning ultrasonic probe or mechanical scanning ultrasonic probe and regenerates the coordinate transformation table based on the detected type or range of the electron scanning ultrasonic probe or mechanical scanning ultrasonic probe. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242987 | Method and Apparatus for Transducer Excitation in Medical Ultrasound Imaging - A method of transducer excitation in medical ultrasound imaging. Based on a stepped approximation of Gaussian modulated cosines, the transmit waveform provides bandlimited spectrum and low level of second order harmonics while retaining the duration of the transmitting within two carrier cycles. The waveform is constructed as a linear composition of four unipolar, rectangle pulses of unity amplitude. Furthermore, the described embodiment supports digitally controlled transmit apodization and focusing. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242988 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, ULTRASOUND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND ULTRASOUND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - There is provided an automatic adjustment function of the dynamic range that carries out statistic processing by the use of each brightness of image data that corresponds to a plurality of frames, automatically determines the upper limit of the dynamic range based on the brightness that corresponds to an echo signal from a subject, and automatically determines a lower limit value of the dynamic range based on the brightness that corresponds to a noise level. By this function, in the case where the dynamic range first established by manual operation, etc. is excessively wide or excessively narrow, the dynamic range can be automatically adjusted to an optimal setting even when the brightness distribution on the image is dynamically varied. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242989 | ULTRASONIC IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An ultrasonic imaging apparatus includes: a probe section having a piezoelectric transducer array two-dimensionally arranged in rectangular form on a plane orthogonal to an emitting direction in which an ultrasonic wave is emitted; an image acquisition section which acquires B-mode image information having an imaging cross-section including a scanning direction corresponding to one arrangement direction of the two-dimensional arrangement and the emitting direction, using the probe section; an input unit which inputs an imaging condition for the B-mode image information to the image acquisition section; and a display unit which displays the B-mode image information thereon. The image acquisition section has thickness-direction aperture width switching means which switches an aperture width for performing said emitting in a thickness direction corresponding to another arrangement direction of the two-dimensional arrangement. The input unit has thickness-direction aperture width setting means that sets information about the aperture width to be switched, to the thickness-direction aperture width switching means. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242990 | Hair removal using focused high intensity acoustic energy - Hair is permanently removed from a patient's skin by transcutaneously focusing high intensity acoustic energy at a hair follicle and applying sufficient energy to destroy the follicle, whereby hair is removed and regrowth is prevented. Typically, a region of a patient's skin would be ultrasonically imaged to show the location of a plurality of individual hair follicles. The individual imaged hair follicles are then treated using a system which automatically directs the high intensity acoustic energy at each follicle. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242991 | Probe for Ultrasound Diagnosis and Ultrasound Diagnostic System Using the Same - The present invention relates to a probe, which is adapted to match acoustic impedances and shield undesired signals, and an ultrasound diagnostic system configured to use such a probe. The probe for conducting ultrasound diagnosis includes a transducer array for transmitting ultrasound signals to a target object and receiving the ultrasound signals reflected from the target object. The probe of the present invention also includes multiple membranes for covering the transducer array, wherein the multiple membranes include at least two membranes formed from different materials and having different thicknesses. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242992 | Ultrasound Imaging System and Method for Flow Imaging Using Real-Time Spatial Compounding - A method for reducing speckle in an ultrasound image includes generating a transmit scan beam from a single aperture defined on a face of a transducer element array, such that the transmit scan beam originates from the single aperture, generating a first set of ultrasound response scan beams, originating from a first receive aperture, defined as a first set of transducer elements symmetrically across the center of the transmit aperture, generating at least a second set of ultrasound response scan beams, originating from at least a second receive aperture contiguous with the first receive aperture. The at least second receive aperture is defined by at least a second set of transducer elements disposed symmetrically across the center of the transmit aperture. The response scan beams are received simultaneously by the first and the at least second receive apertures, and compounded. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242993 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to an ultrasound system. The ultrasound system of the present invention includes an ultrasound diagnostic unit, a storage unit, an image acquisition unit, a pattern recognition unit, and a control unit. The ultrasound diagnostic unit forms an ultrasound image representative of a target object. The storage unit stores training sets in association with respective instructions for operating the ultrasound diagnostic unit. Each of the training sets includes pattern samples associated with a particular action of a user. The image acquisition unit acquires an action of a user to form an action image. The pattern recognition unit recognizes an action pattern from the action image. The control unit retrieves the training sets stored in the storage unit to find a pattern sample having a match with the recognized action pattern. The control unit controls an operation of the ultrasound diagnostic unit based on an instruction associated with the training set including the found pattern sample. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242994 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING - The maximum frequency in a Doppler spectrum is obtained and used as an aliasing detector. When aliasing occurs, frequencies greater than a frequency limit change from one frequency region to another. When aliasing is detected, a zero frequency baseline is shifted to prevent future aliasing. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242995 | AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION IN SPECTRAL DOPPLER ULTRASOUND IMAGING - Methods and systems for automatic optimization in spectral Doppler ultrasound imaging are provided. The value for one or more spectral Doppler parameter is optimized using numerical optimization rather than predefined sampling. Various spectral Doppler parameters are set, such as a position of the gate, gate size, transmit frequency, filter settings, Doppler gain, beamline orientation or angle of intersection between the gate position and the scan line, aperture size, or other spectral Doppler transmit or receive parameters effecting the spectral Doppler imaging. A processor automatically calculates a setting or value for one or more of the spectral Doppler parameters, resulting in more objective optimization than provided by a user setting. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242996 | Method and apparatus for measuring flow in multi-dimensional ultrasound - A method and system are provided for estimating velocity of flow within an ultrasound dataset. A sample volume gate is defined on a two-dimensional (2D) image. The 2D image is based on an ultrasonic dataset. Spectral Doppler velocity estimates of flow are detected within the sample volume gate in first and second dimensions that are orthogonal with respect to each other. A true velocity estimate of the flow within the sample volume gate is determined based on the Doppler velocity estimates. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242997 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLASSIFYING GASEOUS AND NON-GASEOUS OBJECTS - Ultrasonic pulse echo object classification is described. A broadband ultrasound transducer transmits a broadband ultrasound pulse towards the object and detecting an associated ultra sound echo of that pulse from the object. An ultrasound receiver receives the detected echo signal. A signal processor, coupled to the ultrasound receivers determines and analyzes a time duration parameter and a frequency parameter (and possibly one or more other parameters like amplitude and/or phase) of the detected echo signal and classifies the object as a solid or liquid or as gaseous based on the parameters of the detected echo signal. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242998 | ULTRASONIC CONTRAST IMAGING METHOD AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - An ultrasonic contrast imaging method includes: a contrast medium destroying step of transmitting an ultrasonic wave for destroying a contrast medium in a portion close to an ultrasonic probe; and an imaging step of acquiring an ultrasonic image after destruction of the contrast medium in the portion close to the ultrasonic probe. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080242999 | ULTRASONIC IMAGING APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC VELOCITY OPTIMIZATION METHOD - A resolution optimization unit determines an optimal sound velocity corresponding to a tissue component at each position in a scan slice, and calculates a reception delay time or the like for each reception beam from each position in the scan slice. A control processor executes delay addition processing in a scan for acquiring an ultrasonic image actually used for diagnosis by using the reception delay time calculated using an optimal sound velocity. This can correct the difference between the set sound velocity used for the calculation of a reception delay time and the actual in vivo sound velocity and acquire an ultrasonic image with optimized resolution. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243000 | Integrated Circuit For Implementing High-Voltage Ultrasound Functions - An integrated SOI circuit is provided for implementing high-voltage ultrasound functions of an ultrasound imaging system. The integrated circuit is packaged as an integrated chip. The integrated circuit is composed of silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology and integrates at least the following high-voltage ultrasound functions: gatedriver, power amplifier, transmit/receive switch. Optionally the integrated chip may contain a low noise amplifier and an analog multiplexer. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243001 | Ultrasonic Attentuation Materials - Improved acoustic attenuation materials and applications are provided. An improved acoustic attenuation material may include a woven layer of fibers made of porous polymers, such as porous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), that include interstitial space. An improved acoustic attenuation material may include sheets of porous polymers interleaved with layers of epoxy. The sheets of porous polymers may include through holes. An embodiment of an ultrasonic transducer that includes a backing with woven layers of porous PTFE fibers is provided. The ultrasonic transducer that includes a backing with woven layers of porous PTFE fibers may be used in a three-dimensional ultrasound imaging apparatus. An embodiment of an ultrasonic transducer that includes a plurality of sheets of porous PTFE interleaved with layers of epoxy is provided. The ultrasonic transducer that includes a plurality of sheets of porous PTFE may be used in an ultrasonic imaging catheter. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243002 | Electrostatically driven image probe - The present invention provides an imaging probe for imaging mammalian tissues and structures using high resolution imaging, including ultrasound and optical coherence tomography. The imaging probe uses electrostatic discharge for actuating a metalized cantilever which holds the end portion of imaging assembly which emits energy in the imaging probe device by holding the cantilever at a potential such that it is neither grounded or charged such that the only electrical path to ground is through a dissipative polymer forming part of the device which is enveloped by a wire or coil held at ground potential. A high voltage electrode attracts the metalized cantilever and the dissipative polymer is used to connect to the cantilever to ground causing the cantilever to move about thereby scanning the region in front of the probe. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243003 | SLIP RING SPACE AND METHOD FOR ITS USE - An interchangeable transducer for use with an ultrasound medical system having a keyless adaptor and capable of operating in a wet environment. The interchangeable transducer has an adaptor for engaging a medical system, an ultrasound transducer and additional electronics to provide a self-contained insert for easy replacement and usage in a variety of medical applications. A slip ring spacer is also disclosed, the slip ring spacer for use with a pancake slip ring having a base and flange configuration to form one or more channels around each contact ring of the pancake slip ring. The channels provide fluid isolation around each connector to help reduce electronic cross talk and contact corrosion between the connector pads of the slip ring while the slip ring is immersed in a wet environment. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243004 | ULTRASONIC PROBE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - An ultrasonic probe in which cable wiring between transducers within the ultrasonic probe and connector terminals can be simplified. The ultrasonic probe includes: plural ultrasonic transducers for transmitting ultrasonic waves according to supplied drive signals, and receiving ultrasonic echoes to output detection signals; plural terminals provided in a connector to be used for connecting the plural ultrasonic transducers to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus main body; plural cables for electrically connecting the plural ultrasonic transducers and the plural terminals to one another; and a storage unit for storing connection relationship data representing connection relationships between the plural ultrasonic transducers and the plural terminals. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243005 | Computational user-health testing - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out obtaining user-health data; selecting at least one user-health test function at least partly based on the user-health data; and applying the at least one user-health test function to at least one interaction between at least one user and at least one device-implemented application whose primary function is different from symptom detection. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243006 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS PULSE CONTOUR CARDIAC OUTPUT - A system and method are provided for sensing cardiac electrogram (EGM) signals and ventricular pressure signals and for using the sensed EGM and sensed pressure signals for estimating stroke volume (SV). A measure of cardiac output can be computed from the estimated SV and a heart rate determined from the EGM signals. The sensed ventricular pressure signal and the sensed EGM signal are used to derive landmark points such as an estimated pulmonary diastolic pressure, a mean pulmonary artery pressure, a peak right ventricular pressure (RVP), and various time intervals used in computing an area or a pulse contour integral. The pulse contour integral is used to estimate SV. The estimated pulmonary diastolic pressure, mean pulmonary artery pressure and CO computed from the estimated SV can be used to compute a pulmonary vascular resistance. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243007 | Pulmonary Artery Pressure Signals And Methods of Using - Embodiments of the invention are related to methods and systems for using a pulmonary artery pressure signal to detect and/or monitor physiological parameters, physiological status, and aspects of disorders and diseases, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for detecting pulmonary symptoms of a disorder. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for detecting a pathological change to a tissue, structure, or fluid volume in or around the lung. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for detecting a disorder affecting airflow. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243008 | Blood Pressure Measuring Apparatus and Blood Pressure Measuring Method - To provide a technique which makes it possible to obtain a proper pulse wave signal for high-accuracy blood pressure measurements, thereby saving the trouble of taking measurements repeatedly and reducing a physical burden imposed on the user by cuff pressure. A blood pressure measuring apparatus includes a cuff which is attached to and around an external ear; a first pulse wave detector and a second pulse wave detector which detect a pulse wave in a part squeezed by the cuff and which are affected differently from each other by a characteristic of body movements; a body movement detecting means which detects the characteristic of body movements; a pulse wave selecting means which selects a pulse wave detected by one of the first pulse wave detector and the second pulse wave detector based on the characteristic of body movements detected by the body movement detecting means; and a blood pressure value deriving means which derives a blood pressure value based on the pulse wave selected by the pulse wave selecting means. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243009 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFLATION OF A CUFF IN BLOOD PRESSURE DETERMINATION - The present application discloses a method of calculating an initial inflation pressure during a blood pressure determination using an NIB system. The cuff provided with the system is inflated towards a default initial inflation pressure and a plurality of oscillometric pulses are obtained during inflation. A quick systolic pressure is estimated from a pre-defined function having a physiologically- expected shape of an oscillometric envelope fitted to oscillometric data obtained during the inflation. In an embodiment, the parameters within the function are specifically found by fitting a plurality of oscillometric pulse amplitudes along with their corresponding cuff pressures obtained during inflation to the pre-defined function. The cuff is inflated up to a calculated initial inflation pressure, which is found from the estimated quick systolic pressure. After the cuff is brought to the initial inflation pressure, deflation is begun for determining the actual systolic and diastolic pressures for output to a user. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243010 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING PROPER CUFF USE DURING NON-INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT - A non-invasive blood pressure system comprises a blood pressure cuff having an identifier and an aperture such that the identifier can be read through the aperture when the cuff is in a desired configuration. Another comprises a processor in operative communication with the cuff and configured to initiate a blood pressure determination when the identifier can be read through the aperture, while a method provides such blood pressure cuffs. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243011 | BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR - The blood pressure monitor | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243012 | Method of compressing electrocardiogram data and electrocardiogram telemetry system using the same - In an electrocardiogram telemeter, a data acquirer is operable to acquire electrocardiogram data. A data compressor is operable to compress the electrocardiogram data with either a wavelet transform, a Huffman coding, or an arithmetic coding, thereby generating compressed electrocardiogram data adapted to be transmitted to a remote receiver which is configured to reconstruct the electrocardiogram data. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243013 | Biosignal measuring equipment - A signal-to-noise ratio and measurement precision is increased in electrode units disposed on the left and right sides of a steering wheel. A plurality of electrode units is disposed in the left and right handholds of a steering wheel. The contact impedances of all the electrode units are measured. A pair of left and right electrode units to be used to measure an electrocardiographic signal is designated from among the electrode units whose measured contact impedances are less than or equal to a first threshold. The results of measurement of an electrocardiographic signal by the designated electrode units are added in order to minimize noise. An electrode unit with high contact impedance is used to measure induction noise and remove the induction noise component from the electrocardiographic signal measurement result. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243014 | BREATHING SOUND ANALYSIS FOR DETECTION OF SLEEP APNEA/POPNEA EVENTS - Apparatus for use detection of apnea includes a microphone mounted in the ear of the patient for detecting breathing sounds and a second external microphone together with an oximetric sensor. A transmitter at the patient compresses and transmits the signals to a remote location where there is provided a detector module for receiving and analyzing the signals to extract data relating to the breathing. The detector uses the entropy or range of the signal to generate an estimate of air flow while extracting extraneous snoring and heart sounds and to analyze the estimate of air flow using Otsu's threshold to detect periods of apnea and/or hypopnea. A display provides data of the detected apnea/hypopnea episodes and related information for a clinician. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243015 | Visual Indicating Device for Bad Breath - The invention provides a breath testing device which includes a visual indicating agent which changes color in the presence of an odor associated with bad breath, such as sulfur and ammonia odors. An example of the visual indicating agent is 4,4′-bis(dimethylamino)-benzhydrol (Michler's hydrol or BDMB) and related dyes having a similar chemical structure. The indicating agent is applied to a substrate which is then inserted into a tube or straw, or which covers one end of a straw. When a user with bad breath blows into the tube or straw, the indicating agent will change color. The breath testing devices provide a quick and affordable means for a user to test their breath, and they may be packaged in discreet, pocket-sized dispensers which can be carried in a pocket or purse. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243016 | Pulmonary Artery Pressure Signals And Methods of Using - Embodiments of the invention are related to methods and systems for using a pulmonary artery pressure signal to detect and/or monitor physiological parameters, physiological status, and aspects of disorders and diseases, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of measuring a pulmonary function parameter of a patient. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of detecting a sleeping disorder. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of tracking sleep characteristics of a patient. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243017 | BREATHING SOUND ANALYSIS FOR ESTIMATION OF AIRLOW RATE - Apparatus for use detection of apnea includes a microphone mounted in the ear of the patient for detecting breathing sounds and a second external microphone together with an oximetric sensor. A transmitter at the patient compresses and transmits the signals to a remote location where there is provided a detector module for receiving and analyzing the signals to extract data relating to the breathing. The detector uses the entropy or range of the signal to generate an estimate of air flow while extracting extraneous snoring and heart sounds and to analyze the estimate of air flow using Otsu's threshold to detect periods of apnea and/or hypopnea. A display provides data of the detected apnea/hypopnea episodes and related information for a clinician. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243018 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO TRACK A RESPIRATORY CYCLE OF A SUBJECT - A system operable to track a respiratory cycle of a subject is provided. The system includes at least a first sensor positioned on the subject, and at least a second sensor located at a reference relative to a change in position of the first sensor associated with respiration of the subject. The system also includes a respiratory cycle measurement device coupled to receive the position data of the first sensor relative to the reference. The respiratory cycle measurement device is configured to translate the position data of the first sensor relative to time into a respiratory signal representative of a respiratory cycle of the subject. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243019 | Respiratory function measuring equipment and storage medium - A respiratory function measuring device comprises: a three-dimensional measuring unit that measures a chest movement and an abdomen movement of a breathing animal; a first measuring unit that measures a time T | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243020 | Physiological Signal Collecting And Monitoring Device And System - A physiological signal collecting and monitoring system includes a physiological signal sensing device ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243021 | Signal Common Mode Cancellation For Handheld Low Voltage Testing Device - An apparatus for monitoring bioelectric signals of a patient which includes a processing system and an interface for receiving external electrical signals representative of a condition of the patient. The interface is configured to convey a representation of the received external signals to the processing system, and includes a common mode cancellation amplifier circuit which is adapted to reduce common mode signal noise present in the external signals. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243022 | SEIZURE PREDICTION USING BRAIN SIGNAL TELEMETRY - An ambulatory intrinsic brain signal processor circuit is coupled to a plurality of electrodes. The signal processor circuit can include a digital multiplexer circuit coupled to the electrodes to multiplex brain signal data from different electrodes together into a multiplexed data stream. An ambulatory transceiver circuit wirelessly communicates information to and from a remote transceiver. A controller circuit permits a user to control which of the electrodes contribute data, a data resolution, and whether the data includes one or both of neural action or local field potential data. Seizure prediction components and methods are also described. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243023 | Device For Preventing Bruxism - A device for preventing bruxism includes a carrier ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243024 | Detection and classification of neuromuscular late wave activity for the assessment of neuromuscular function - A method for the assessment of neuromuscular function by the detection and classification of late wave activity, comprising: (i) pre-processing an ensemble of traces so as to attenuate noise, PFI and baseline disturbances; (ii) identifying time segments of late wave activity in the ensemble of traces; (iii) classifying the time segments of late wave activity into F-wave, A-wave and Repeater segments by exploiting the variable morphology of F-waves across the traces and the fixed morphology of A-waves and Repeater waves across the traces; and (iv) searching the traces in the vicinity of the F-wave trace segments on a trace-by-trace basis so as to identify the F-wave onset latency. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243025 | Medical Device - In a medical device and a method for operating the medical device, it is first determined whether a patient, at whom a medical measurement is to be made, satisfied specified criteria that will ensure comparability of the measurement results obtained from the patient. Only when the specified criteria had been satisfied is an electrical bio-impedance signal obtained from the patient. The cardiac component of the electrical bio-impedance signal is extracted, and is analyzed to identify a change in a medical condition of the patient. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243026 | Abdominal impedance measurement apparatus - An abdominal impedance measurement apparatus includes a plurality of electrodes for measuring an abdominal impedance of a human subject, and includes an electrode supporting member for supporting the electrodes in such a manner that the electrodes protrude from the electrode supporting member. The electrode supporting member includes a plurality of segments aligned in a direction, the electrodes being respectively mounted on different segments, neighboring segments being connected rotatably with each other. The electrode supporting member further includes rotation-angle restricting parts for restricting relative rotation-angles between neighboring segments. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243027 | THERMAL SENSATION DETERMINING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTROL APPARATUS USING THERMAL SENSATION DETERMINATION RESULT - A thermal sensation determining apparatus includes a skin temperature detecting unit configured to detect a skin temperature of a peripheral site of a subject's body, a variation state determining unit configured to determine a variation state of the skin temperature during a first interval to obtain a variation state determination result, a gradient detecting unit configured to detect a gradient of the skin temperature during a second interval to determine the gradient to obtain a gradient detection result, and a thermal sensation determining unit configured to determine the subject's thermal sensation using the variation state determination result and the gradient detection result to obtain a thermal sensation determination result classified into levels ranging from “hot” to “cold” based on a “moderate” temperature. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243028 | TISSUE HARVESTING - The present disclosure relates to a tissue collection apparatus. The tissue collection apparatus comprises a housing defining an inlet and an outlet, a first filter disposed within the housing, a second filter disposed within the housing, the second filter configured to isolate tissue particles of a desired size that pass through the first filter under the application of an aspiration force applied through the housing. A method of harvesting tissue is also disclosed. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243029 | TISSUE HARVESTING - The present disclosure relates to a tissue collection apparatus including a housing defining an inlet and an outlet and a tissue scaffold suitable for disposal within the housing, the tissue scaffold configured to be loaded with the tissue under the application of an aspiration force applied through the tissue collection apparatus. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243030 | MULTIFUNCTION CANNULA TOOLS - Different exemplary embodiments of cannula tools each perform multiple functions. Each cannula tool is able to dislodge or cut away a biopsy sample from a desired site within a patient's body, and then collect the sample. The cannula tool, which is disposed at the distal end of an elongate flexible tube is guided to the desired site over a guide wire. The cannula tool either abrades cells from adjacent tissue with an abrasive surface, or cuts away a sample of tissue with a sharpened cutting edge or with a loop that is electrically heated or pulled to snare the sample. The biopsy sample is then drawn with a bodily fluid or introduced fluid through an annulus formed between the guide wire and the inner surface of the elongate flexible tube or through a lumen, for collection at the proximal end of the elongate flexible tube. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243031 | CATHETER WITH IMAGING CAPABILITY ACTS AS GUIDEWIRE FOR CANNULA TOOLS - A catheter having an imaging device on its distal end serves as a guidewire for cannula tools, enabling the tools to be advanced to a desired site in a patient's body. One exemplary embodiment of such a catheter is a scanning fiber endoscope. The images facilitate navigation through linked body lumens and also enable an operator to view a site where a biopsy sample is to be taken with a cannula tool. Exemplary cannula tools include bristles or sharp points that scrub cells from adjacent tissue, a biopsy needle that can be thrust into tissue, a loop that cuts away tissue, a cutting edge that slices tissue from a site, and forceps. The sample can be carried by a bodily or introduced fluid to a proximal end of the catheter through an annular gap between the catheter and the cannula tool, or the cannula tool can retain the sample. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243032 | ANALYTICAL DEVICE INCLUDING STERILE PROTECTION - An analytical device is provided comprising a lancet and a test element in an integrated arrangement. The lancet generally comprises a lancet needle and a protective cap wherein the lancet needle can be displaced relative to the protective cap and wherein the protective cap generally completely surrounds the tip of the lancet needle. The protective cap is typically comprised of an elastic or plastic material and is configured to generally seal an opening provided in a chamber of the test element. In certain embodiments, the lancet comprises a conductive material and can be configured for electrical connection to a detection and evaluation device in order to be used to measure the filling level of the sample liquid and/or to serve as a counter or reference electrode. The present invention also relates to a process for producing such an analytical device and the use thereof. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243033 | Method and apparatus for measuring representational motions in a medical context - Disclosed is an apparatus and corresponding method to capture individual representational motions made by a person while performing a neuropsychological test. A user of the apparatus and method may be allowed to view, edit, classify, and retrieve any captured and recorded motions made by the person. In one embodiment, a capture unit, such as a digitizer, captures the motions made by a person while performing a Clock Drawing Test, and the captured data may then be reported in a myriad of ways. The apparatus and method also provide a means to standardize administration and scoring of writing utensil and paper based neuropsychological testing administered to a person or control and test groups for domestic or international applications. By analyzing individual representational motions made by a person while performing a neuropsychological test, unexpectedly more information may be gleaned from the test than was available to physicians from only a completed drawing. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243034 | Body decompression technique for pain treatment - A method for treatment of compressed fascial tissues on the human body comprising a two part process. The first part comprises a treatment of fascial tissues around the cranium and the second part comprises a treatment of fascial tissues along the torso and limbs. The first part administers a method of palpation to tactilely identify areas of compressed fascial tissue and treats identified areas using compressive and tractional forces applied to the area perpendicularly to one another until compression is released. The second part includes a sequences of stretching postures that elongate the tissues in the torso and limbs further relieving the body of compressed tissues. The second part is aided by use of an orientation device that provides reference points for commencement of a stretching posture and for directing movement thereafter. A platform device is also included for promoting a stretching posture and a balancing aid is provided for supporting the weight of the torso during select exercises. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243035 | INTERCHANGEABLE HIGH INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER - An interchangeable transducer for use with an ultrasound medical system having a keyless adaptor and capable of operating in a wet environment. The interchangeable transducer has an adaptor for engaging a medical system, an ultrasound transducer and additional electronics to provide a self-contained insert for easy replacement and usage in a variety of medical applications. A slip ring spacer is also disclosed, the slip ring spacer for use with a pancake slip ring having a base and flange configuration to form one or more channels around each contact ring of the pancake slip ring. The channels provide fluid isolation around each connector to help reduce electronic cross talk and contact corrosion between the connector pads of the slip ring while the slip ring is immersed in a wet environment. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243036 | Spinal treatment method and associated apparatus - Spinal pain is treated non-invasively by operating a scanning apparatus to locate a spinal disc afflicted with cracks or fissures, and applying waveform energy to the afflicted spinal disc to heat the spinal disc sufficiently to modify collagen fibers of the spinal disc and destroy pain receptors in the spinal disc. The scanning apparatus may be an ultrasound scanner, while the treatment waveform energy may be ultrasonic waveform energy. The applying of the waveform energy includes generating ultrasonic pressure waves in the spinal disc. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243037 | Therapeutic method for scolioses - A therapeutic method for the correction of scoliosis, comprising a step of applying a pressure stimulation at one or more selected insertion points of intrinsic muscles of the foot plant, so as to affect sensorial afferences coming from the foot plant, and a step of stimulation of cranial receptors. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243038 | PHYSICAL THERAPY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for developing an individual's physical abilities includes measuring one or more physical ability of an individual and establishing control parameters of a game such that operation of the game at a beginning level is within the individual's measured physical ability. The degree of physical ability shown by the individual over time of game play is monitored, and the control parameters are gradually modified to require a progressively greater physical ability of the individual than required at the beginning level. The system includes an input device, e.g., a joystick, that is operated by the individual to play the game. The system records aspects related to game play, such as frequency and duration of play, specific actions or motions, and changes in physical ability. A therapist is then able to review the record and modify system settings to optimize improvement by the individual. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243039 | OXYGENATING COSMETIC INSTRUMENT - Disclosed is an apparatus including a handle capable of manipulation by a human hand, and one or more head portions to mate to various types of treatment attachments, which may be moved over an area of skin and/or body part by a motion generator moving the head portions, and/or by a user manipulating the handle. Various suitable attachments include applicator attachments having abrasive surfaces, oxygenating attachments having pores through which oxygen may travel, brush attachments for cleaning and polishing, thermal attachments for heating and cooling, and light radiating attachments. The motion generator may move the attachments by vibrating, spinning, oscillating, or propagating sonic waves through the head portions. Thus, attachments may be attached and removed from the head portions to treating skin and/or body parts by abrasion, cleaning, polishing, lighting, or oxygenation. Moreover, during treatment abrasive composition, cleaning solution, and/or polishing solution may be applied to the skin and/or body part. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243040 | CHAIR-TYPE MASSAGE MACHINE - A chair-type massage machine is provided which is adapted to give a twisting massage to the upper half of the body of the user. The massage machine comprises a seat | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243041 | Butt and thigh massager - One aspect provides a wearable garment having built-in massage components at multiple positions to massage areas of the thighs and/or lower butt. The garment may be adjustable to fit users of different sizes. This wearable massager provides a deep massage in areas that are difficult and/or tedious to get to when using other do-it-yourself massagers. This wearable massager employs a rotating longitudinal friction action (in contrast to a vibrating action) thereby eliminating the need to push on the massager. The wearable massager may allow a wearer to relax while receiving a massage. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243042 | Ankle foot orthotic - An ankle-foot orthotic is provide for assisting persons having lower extremity weakness including weak dorsiflexor and plantar flexor muscle groups. A combination of flexible and stiff polypropylene and polyethylene materials are used to assist in the transfer of energy along the components of the ankle-foot orthotic to mimic normal gait. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243043 | Acrylic Polymer-Based Adhesives - Acrylic polymers comprising a non-primary hydroxyl functional monomer and low Tg alkyl acrylate monomers are useful in adhesive compositions that find use in skin contact applications. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243044 | ABDOMINAL WOUND DRESSING - An abdominal wound dressing and methods of use are described that enable the application of negative pressure to the wound site in a healing manner while also limiting the formation of adhesions that would prevent the removal of the dressing. The dressing comprises a layer of porous foam material enclosed by sheets of elastomeric material punctuated by a number of appropriately placed holes. Multiple layers of porous foam may also be used. A suction tube connector is provided on an upper surface of a layer of foam for connection to a negative pressure source. At least one layer of foam is enclosed in elastomeric material and is placed in direct contact with the tissue within the open wound. Fluids are drawn by negative pressure through the holes positioned in the elastomeric envelope and through the foam. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243045 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF BLOOD - The invention relates to an apparatus and method for simultaneous extrarenal blood purification therapy and respiration support therapy. The apparatus includes a CO | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243046 | APPLICATOR DEVICE - An applicator device capable of housing an insertable element includes a plunger member that is slideably engaged with the insertion member and has an insertion end and a gripper end. The gripper end of the plunger member consists of a locking mechanism having a diameter greater than the diameter of the plunger member. The insertion member also includes a locking mechanism that is capable of engaging the locking mechanism of the plunger member that may prevent the plunger member from withdrawal. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243047 | ULTRASOUND WOUND CARE DEVICE - The present invention relates to a method of treating wounds by applying ultrasonic energy to a wound to inactivate, destroy, and/or remove infectious agents, and/or deliver a coupling medium to debride, cleanse, and/or sterilize the wound. The device of the present invention comprises an ultrasound generator, an ultrasound transducer, a transducer tip at the distal end of the ultrasound transducer, and a radiation surface tilted with respect to the longitudinal axis of the transducer tip. Ultrasonic waves emanating from the tilted radiation surface of the present invention may travel through the air directly to the wound, and/or may be applied to the wound through a coupling medium. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243048 | ULTRASOUND WOUND CARE METHOD - The present invention relates to a method of treating wounds by applying ultrasonic energy to a wound to inactivate, destroy, and/or remove infectious agents, and/or deliver a coupling medium to debride, cleanse, and/or sterilize the wound. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of placing the wound in front of the ultrasound emitting surface in near field, activating the ultrasound transducer, generating ultrasonic energy, emitting ultrasonic waves from ultrasound emitting surface, allowing ozone to be created in the near field, applying ozone to the wound, introducing a coupling medium to the ultrasound emitting surface of the wound device, sonicating the coupling medium, and applying the coupling medium to a wound. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243049 | Biodegradable Triblock Copolymers for Use in Acoustically Mediated Intracellular Drug Delivery in vivo - Targeted therapeutic delivery systems comprising specially designed nanocarriers for intracellular therapeutic delivery, mediated by acoustic energy, for use either in vivo or in vitro, are described. Nanocarriers comprised of substantially biodegradable triblock copolymers, and mixtures thereof, are used to treat a variety of diseases in humans and other species, such as cancer, opthalmological, pulmonary, urinary or other pathologies. Methods for preparing the targeted therapeutic delivery systems are also embodied, which comprise processing a solution comprised of biopolymers or other species and components, with or without targeting moieties, adding said biopolymers and other compounds to a solution containing one or more therapeutic agents, stabilizing or not stabilizing said nanocarriers, adding one or more contrast agents, and resulting in a targeted therapeutic delivery system. Preferred therapeutics for use with the present invention include nucleic acids, proteins, peptides, and other therapeutic macromolecules. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243050 | Insufflation of Body Cavities - Apparatus used in insufflation comprises an insufflator | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243051 | TORSION BAR-BASED CANNULA INSERTION DEVICE - A cannula insertion device for use with an insertion set includes an insertion module and a cannula insertion needle. The insertion module includes a housing with a distal end, a proximal end, and a torsion bar integrated into the proximal end. The cannula insertion needle is attached to the torsion bar. Moreover, the torsion bar is configured to releasably retain a cannula cartridge and an infuser base of the infusion set in operative alignment with the cannula insertion needle. The torsion bar is also moveable from a retracted position, wherein a cannula cartridge and an infuser base are releasably retained on the torsion bar and are completely within the housing opening, and an advanced position wherein a cannula of a cannula cartridge has been subcutaneously inserted into an infusion site by the cannula insertion needle. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080243052 | Guide and Method for Inserting an Elongated Member Into a Patient - The present application is directed to guides for inserting an elongated member into a patient. The guide generally includes an elongated shape with a distal end that is positioned within the patient, and a proximal end that may be positioned outside of the patient. The guide may include a channel formed between sidewalls. The channel is sized to receive the elongated member and guide the member into a predetermined location within the patient. In one embodiment, the guide is used with an insertion device that may include a pivoting carriage for initially inserting the guide and then the elongated member into the patient. The guide may also be used in a freehand technique that is positioned specifically within the patient by the surgeon. | 2008-10-02 |
