41st week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150283324 | CELL DELIVERY DEVICE AND SYSTEM WITH ANTI-CLUMPING FEATURE AND METHODS FOR PELVIC TISSUE TREATMENT - The invention is directed to cell delivery devices for providing a cell composition to a tissue or organ in the pelvic area for the treatment of a pelvic disorder. In some arrangements, the device has a cell delivery conduit that includes a turbulence-inducing feature that introduces sheer forces in the flow of liquid composition through the conduit, resulting in reduced cell clumping and improved single state cell delivery to the target tissue. In other arrangements, the device has a microfluidics channel which provides a similar effect for cell delivery. The resulting cell delivery can provide improved seeding of cells at the target tissue or organ and an improved therapeutic effect. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283325 | DEVICES FOR CONTROLLED SOFT TISSUE HYDRODISSECTION - A medical device including a break having a housing member and an actuation member. The housing member has a receiving portion and is configured to be removably coupled to a syringe. The actuation member is movably coupled to the housing member. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283326 | INJECTION DEVICE WITH A COUPLING - The invention describes a locking arrangement which is advantageously used in an injection device for administering a medicinal drug, such as insulin for example. The locking arrangement has the following features:—a sleeve ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150283327 | Seal Structures for Wet/Dry Automatic Injectors - An automatic injection device including a housing, a chamber with a first compartment and a second compartment, and a seal structure between the compartments. The seal structure is initially in a sealing condition that seals the first compartment from the second compartment, where the seal includes a plug and an outer sealing member. The plug is slidably movable within the outer sealing member to convert the seal structure from the sealing condition to a mixing condition by opening a path between the first compartment and the second compartment. The automatic injection device also includes a needle assembly and an activation assembly. Activation of the activation assembly causes (1) pressurization of the first compartment, (2) the seal structure to convert from the sealing condition to the mixing condition, and (3) the first and second medicament components to be mixed and forced through the needle assembly. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283328 | Needle Holder Assembly - A needle holder assembly comprising a needle and a needle holder having a longitudinal bore, a bump disposed on the outside of an intermediate portion of the needle prior to assembly with the needle holder, and a needle containment structure disposed inside the bore of the needle holder such that the needle can be inserted rearwardly into the bore until the bump is past the containment structure, after which the bump is not moveable forwardly past the containment structure. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283329 | Medical Device with Selectively Retractable Needle Cap - A medical device having a forwardly-projecting needle and a selectively-movable needle cap that can be variously positioned to cover all or a portion of the needle, depending upon whether the device is, for example, being transported, aspirated or used to inject a therapeutic fluid. The device can optionally be configured to enable retraction of the needle into the body for safe disposal following use. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283330 | SHARPS CONTAINER FOR "NO-TOUCH," SEQUENTIAL SAFE STORAGE OF USED PEN NEEDLES - A sharps container for safe storage of used pen needles comprises a housing within which is rotatably mounted a used pen needle receiving and ejecting means. Used pen needles are inserted into the receiving means. The receiving and ejecting means is rotated; during the rotation, cam follower means connected to the ejecting means engages cam means within the housing to cause the ejection of the used pen needle into the housing. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283331 | TUBE COUPLER CLAMPING AND POSITIONING TOOL - A tube coupler clamping and positioning tool comprises a first clamp arm, a second clamp arm and a screw fastening bar. The first and second clamp arms have respectively a first coupling end and a second coupling end that are hinged together. The screw fastening bar has two thread sections formed in different helical directions and runs through the first and second clamp arms with the two thread sections threaded respectively in the first and second clamp arms and the first and second compression ends of the first and second clamp arms opposing each other at a selected interval. Thus through turning the screw fastening bar via a torsional wrench, the interval between the first and second compression ends can be changed to tighten the tube coupler. Moreover, with the torsional wrench, strength of the fastening force and tightening force exerting on the tube coupler also can be controlled. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283332 | HINGED CAP NEEDLE ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS - A dual purpose needle assembly and related method are disclosed having a needle hub and needle sealed inside a packaging housing with a film cover or layer. The packaging housing has separately formed and subsequently joined cap and base unit with a living hinge optionally joining the two components. The needle assembly is usable without additional packaging and is usable as a hinged cap safety device upon removal of at least a section of the film cover. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283333 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY MAGAZINE - Described is a needle assembly magazine ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150283334 | METHOD OF TUNING A VIBRATING MEDICAL DEVICE AND A CONNECTOR FOR THE SAME - A connector for use with a medical device is provided. The connector comprises a body portion having a first end and a second end. The body portion includes an internal channel extending along a length of the body portion providing fluid communication between the first end and the second end and a coupling connected to the body portion. The coupling comprises a first bracket arranged to receive a motor housing, wherein the first end is arranged to connect to an instrument body of the medical device and the second end is arranged to connect to an instrument tip of the medical device. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283335 | WATERPROOF INDICATOR AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A medical device having an indicator to indicate whether the medical device has a waterproof seal enclosing an interior volume. The medical device includes a housing having an indicator formed on the exterior surface of the housing. The indicator is capable of moving from a first position to a second position, where the first position indicates that the medical device housing has a waterproof seal to prevent ingress of water into the interior volume of the medical device and the second position indicates that there is a leak in the housing. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283336 | NEGATIVELY BIASED SEALED NEBULIZER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods, systems, and devices are described for creating a negative bias pressure within a liquid reservoir. Embodiments may include providing a liquid reservoir coupled with an aerosol generator. The liquid reservoir may be sealed to create the sealed reservoir. An ambient pressure may be maintained while the liquid reservoir is being sealed and the ambient pressure may be maintained in the sealed liquid reservoir until a portion of the liquid is dispensed. Further, embodiments may include vibrating the aperture plate to dispense the portion of the liquid. The portion of the liquid dispensed may decreases the amount of the liquid in the sealed reservoir. By decreasing the amount of liquid in the sealed reservoir, a negative bias pressure between an air side and a liquid side of the aperture plate may be created. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283337 | INHALATION TRAINING DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR PRACTICING OF AN INHALATION PROCESS OF A PATIENT - An inhalation training device and inhalation training system for practicing of an inhalation process of a patient. The inhalation training device has a that is housing attachable to and detachable from a mouthpiece of an inhaler designed to provide a drug to the patient and a microphone adapted to measure the airflow occurring in the mouthpiece of the inhaler during an inhalation process of the patient. The inhalation training system includes the inhalation training device, an inhaler and an electronic device configured for evaluation of a signal received from the inhalation training device and for visual and/or audio feedback to the patient. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283338 | INHALER DEVICE - An inhaler device of a powdered substance contained in a capsule comprises a capsule seat suitable for receiving the capsule, said capsule seat being made in two parts which can be reciprocally distanced, each capsule seat part being suitable for retaining a respective capsule part. Means of separation are operable to cause the distancing of said two capsule seat parts. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283339 | HANDHELD DYSPNEA TREATMEENT DEVICE WITH DRUG AND GAS DELIVERY - A portable handheld pressure support system ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150283340 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COLLABORATING VENTILATION USING EXTERNAL DIAPHRAGM PACEMAKER AND VENTILATOR - The present invention discloses a method for synchronized ventilation using an external diaphragm pacemaker and a ventilator, which includes the following steps: (1) filtrating captured EAdi signal to reduce the noises, (2) assessing the absolute peak value a of the EAdi signal and: if a<0.5 μV, adjust the external diaphragm pacemaker to issue a stimulus current at a frequency of 10-12 beats per minute, and at the same time trigger the ventilator to perform ventilation in an assisted ventilation mode; if 0.5≦a≦1.0 μV, adjust the external diaphragm pacemaker to issue a stimulus current at a frequency of 5-8 beats per minute, and at the same time trigger the ventilator to perform ventilation in an assisted ventilation mode; if 1.0 | 2015-10-08 |
20150283341 | METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, INHALATION TRAINING SYSTEM AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM FOR PRACTICING AND/OR CONTROLLING AN INHALATION PROCESS OF A PATIENT - A method, an electronic device, a system and an information storage medium for practicing and/or controlling an inhalation process of a patient. The method involves quantifying an airflow in a mouthpiece of an inhaler during an inhalation process of the patient using an inhalation training device, evaluating an airflow signal received from the inhalation training device via an electronic device and providing visual feedback to the patient with the electronic device, the visual feedback varying with one or more time-variant characteristics of the evaluated airflow signal. The electronic device is configured for evaluation of an airflow signal received from an inhalation training device and for provision of visual feedback to the patient, the visual feedback varying with one or more time-variant characteristics of the evaluated signal. The inhalation training system comprises an inhalation training device, an inhaler and the electronic device. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283342 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING RESUSCITATION OR RESPIRATORY MECHANICS OF A PATIENT - A system and method for monitoring resuscitation and respiratory mechanics of a patient is provided. A pressure sensor detects air pressure within an air-flow path of a resuscitator and generates a first detection signal in response thereto. A flow-rate sensor detects the flow-rate within the air-flow path and generates a second detection signal In response thereto. A processor receives and processes the first and second detection signals using an algorithm to identify a ventilation rate, a lung pressure, and an air volume corresponding to the respiratory air. A report is generated of real-time feedback about respiration of the patient that includes the ventilation rate, lung pressure, and air volume. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283343 | Pressure Equalizing Device - The present invention relates to a pressure equalising device with a pressure equalising balloon, the volume of which is connected to a further volume, the pressure of which is intended to be kept at as constant a value as possible even in the event of an enforced change in volume. In order therefore to keep the cuff pressure within the pressure range that is generally considered to be useful and optimal of between approximately 20 mbar and 30 mbar, but also make possible, if required, to increase the pressure in a controlled manner, according to the invention the equalising balloon keeping the pressure generally constant is accommodated in a protective sleeve which has radial bulges deviating from a uniformly concave form matched to the outer contour of the balloon, which bulges are designed such that the equalising balloon first abuts against the wall areas of the protective sleeve matched to the contour of the balloon and then, when pressure is increased, extends only into the bulges, whereby the pressure in the equalising balloon gradually increases as the volume in the bulges increases. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283344 | DEVICES THAT ALLOW FOR RAPID CHANGE OUT OF ENDOTRACHEAL (ET) TUBES AND RELATED METHODS - Devices for tracheal tubes include: (a) a mouthpiece sized and configured to allow an endotracheal tube to extend outwardly therefrom; and (b) a handle comprising a cutting member that can attach to the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece can include at least one outwardly projecting substantially rigid short tube defining an open channel. The handle can releasably attach to the short tube. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283345 | JET VENTILATION CATHETER, IN PARTICULAR FOR VENTILATING A PATIENT - The present invention relates to a catheter for ventilating a patient, with a ventilation channel for alternately delivering and removing air and/or oxygen to and from the patient's airways, the catheter having a maximum external diameter of at most 6 mm, preferably 2 to 5 mm, and the ventilation channel having an open end, and a connector end for connection to a gas flow reversing element. According to the invention, the catheter is provided with means or elements for measuring the pressure outside the ventilation channel near the open end. The catheter preferably has a pressure measurement channel, with an open measurement end near the open end of the ventilation channel, and a measurement connector piece for connecting a pressure display device. Of particular advantage is a catheter with an expansion body (cuff) that is fluidically connected to a supply channel through which the expansion body can be increased or reduced in size by means of a fluid. The jet ventilation catheter according to the invention permits a novel ventilation principle that can be regarded as a bridge between classical jet ventilation and conventional controlled ventilation and that opens up possibilities for new and improved interventions in the airways. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283346 | INTUMASK ASSEMBLY - The present invention presents an integrated (i) inner tube, and (ii) laryngeal mask device, comprising: (i) an outer laryngeal mask tube (OLT) having proximal portion and distal portion; comprising: a balloon cuff shaped as a laryngeal mask located in said distal portion and an elongated tube in connection with the balloon cuff (TOLT); (ii) an inner tube located within said OLT characterized by a main longitudinal axis and (iii) at least one lateral movement preventing element located circumferentially to said inner tube and between said inner tube and said OLT. Thereby, when the balloon cuff is in a deflated configuration, the thickness of the same is reduced such that said balloon cuff is not protruding from the TOLT. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283347 | UNOBTRUSIVE NASAL MASK - A patient interface for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a sealing portion including a nose tip engagement portion adapted to form a seal with the patient's nose tip, an upper lip engagement portion adapted to form a seal with the patient's upper lip and/or base of the patient's nares, and nostril engagement flaps adapted to form a seal with the patient's nares. The nose tip engagement portion, the upper lip engagement portion, and the nostril engagement flaps are all structured to extend or curve outwardly from a supporting wall defining an air path. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283348 | HEADGEAR AND PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE EMPLOYING SAME - An elastic headgear that automatically adjusts to fit patients of different sizes and shape and that may be customized through selective placement of various accessories. The headgear includes a strap member having a central panel and a first arm member and a second arm extending from the central panel. The arm members each have at least one first attachment feature. The headgear also includes at least one accessory member having at least one second attachment feature, wherein the at least one second attachment feature is selectively mateable with the at least one first attachment feature to allow the at least one accessory member to be selectively attached to and positioned along either the first arm member or the second arm member at a plurality of different locations. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283349 | HEADGEAR FOR PATIENT INTERFACE - An interface includes a mask. The mask includes a frame and a seal supported by the frame. Headgear is connected to the mask. The interface includes at least one of (i) an adjustment mechanism that can be set to a use length for a loop defined by the mask and the headgear; and (2) a break-fit assembly that can selectively lengthen the loop defined by the mask and the headgear and return to the use length. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283350 | BREATHING TUBE ASSEMBLIES WITH ADJUSTABLE ELBOW - Breathing tube assemblies for use with a respiratory therapy device, such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, includes an elbow that permits adjustment of a position of the breathing tube assembly relative to the respiratory therapy device. In some arrangements, the breathing tube assembly includes a breathing tube and a swivel elbow. The breathing tube is rotationally fixed relative to the respiratory therapy device and the swivel elbow rotatable relative to the breathing tube. In other arrangements, the breathing tube assembly includes an elbow that can be coupled to the respiratory therapy device in one of several possible positions. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283351 | TRACHEOSTOMY BREATHING MONITOR - The present invention provides a medical device for monitoring breathing of a patient comprising an adapter with at least one port; a monitor; and at least one tubing connecting the at least one port and the monitor wherein the adapter attached to a tracheostomy tube. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283352 | DEVICE FOR THE CARE OF RESPIRATORY DISEASES AND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PULMONARY FUNCTION - A device includes a first flow channel and a liquid space for a liquid. The device also includes a second flow channel arranged in a flow connection with the liquid space, and a steam space arranged to receive steam forming in the liquid space. The first flow channel is arranged in a flow connection with the steam space. Gas flow to the device is conveyed via the second flow channel to the liquid space. Resistance is induced to the exhaled gas flow flowing through the second flow channel and pressure is increased in the liquid space. As a result of the pressure increase, steam produced in the liquid space is received in the steam space. The gas flow is conveyed from the steam space via the first flow channel to the outside of the device. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283353 | Restorative Sleep System - A sleep system including a thermal pad and a thermal control unit in thermal communication with the thermal pad. The thermal controller is configured to automatically adjusts a temperature of the thermal pad during a sleep cycle time according a programmed routine. During the preprogrammed routine, the thermal control unit maintains the temperature in the thermal pad at a first temperature T | 2015-10-08 |
20150283355 | PACKAGED READY-TO-USE PRODUCT AND METHOD - A vapor hydrated packaged catheter assembly and method of manufacturing and distributing same includes a gas impermeable package housing a catheter within a catheter-receiving cavity. The catheter assembly has a hydrophilic coating applied to at least a portion of the outer surface of a catheter tube or shaft which may be surrounded by a sleeve to provide a no-touch, sure grip feature. The catheter assembly is disposed within the catheter receiving cavity of the package together with a limited amount of a vapor donating liquid provided as a source of vapor to activate the hydrophilic coating. The amount of vapor donating liquid is less than the amount that would otherwise be sufficient to cause a spill hazard. It may be loose liquid as a desired percentage of the volume of a tube-receiving portion of the catheter receiving cavity of the package, or it may be contained in a liquid sequestering element. The activation of at least some of the hydrophilic coating occurs solely by reason of exposure of the outer surface of the catheter to a vapor produced by the vapor donating liquid. The distribution of the catheter following manufacture is delayed for a time sufficient to permit the vapor to complete hydration of the entire hydrophilic coating on the surface. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283356 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MEDICAL INSTRUMENT, AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - A method for manufacturing a catheter includes a process of supplying a resin material in a melted state to the periphery of a core wire ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150283357 | CATHETER WITH CATHETER TIP AND RELATED METHODS - An elongate catheter tip may be coupled to an elongate catheter body adjacent a distal end of the catheter body. To couple a catheter tip to a catheter body, a proximal portion of the catheter tip may (1) be disposed between a first elongate member and an second elongate member and (2) be subsequently fused to the second elongate member and the first elongate member. The resulting catheter and catheter tip may, among other functions, facilitate the measurement of differences in fluid pressure and/or facilitate the delivery of fluid or medical devices during a medical procedure. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283358 | Adaptable Sleeve for Catheter Securement and Protection - An adaptable sleeve for securing a catheter in place and protecting it once secured is provided. The sleeve provides a body configured to wrap about a catheter insertion location, a cover to protect the catheter once inserted, and a hub attachment mechanism to hold the catheter hub and prevent its movement relative to the insertion site, once inserted. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283359 | GUIDEWIRE INSERTION AID - A guidewire insertion aid is is configured to feed out a guidewire inserted in a housing in order to insert said guidewire into the lumen of a piece of medical equipment. In some examples, the insertion aid comprises: a main body, a housing support part and a guidewire support part. A sliding contact part is disposed between the housing support part and the guidewire support part. The sliding contact part extends in the lengthwise direction of the main body and has a sliding contact surface for the guidewire. A feed-out member is provided on the main body and has a water-retentive water-retention member. The feed-out member is disposed with the water-retention member side thereof facing towards the sliding contact surface. The feed-out member can be displaced while the guidewire is held between said feed-out member and the sliding contact part. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283360 | Drug Delivery Balloon Apparatus and Methods for Use - A drug delivery balloon apparatus and methods for use, where the drug delivery balloon apparatus comprises: (a) at least two lumens, comprising a first lumen and a second lumen, (b) a balloon inflation port in communication with the first lumen, (c) a drug delivery port in communication with the second lumen, (d) a guidewire port in communication with either the second lumen or a third lumen, (e) an occlusion balloon, (f) a drug delivery balloon having an outer surface with a plurality of grooves, where the occlusion balloon is disposed between the drug delivery balloon and the balloon inflation port, and the occlusion and drug delivery balloons are in communication with the first lumen, (g) one or more drug delivery channels extending the length of the second lumen, and (h) one or more drug delivery ducts extending from the one or more drug delivery channels to an exterior surface of the second lumen. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283361 | VALVE SYSTEM FOR INFLATABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention relates to a valve system for an inflatable portion of an indwelling medical device and more particularly to a valve system for fluid regulation of a catheter comprising a fluid inflatable portion that undergoes pressure changes within the body during use. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283362 | URETERAL STENT WITH ANTI-MIGRATION FEATURES - Ureteral stents include a tubular body defining a lumen and have (i) a distal kidney section to be placed in or near a patient's kidney, (ii) a proximal bladder section to be placed within or near the patient's bladder, and (iii) a ureter section between the distal and proximal sections to be placed within the patient's ureter. A first anti-migration feature may be provided at the proximal bladder section and may include one or more projections extending outward from the tubular body. The first anti-migration feature may extend less than a total length of the proximal bladder section, and may be configured to not enter the patient's bladder. Furthermore, a second anti-migration feature may be provided at the distal kidney section, the proximal bladder section, or both. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283363 | FILAMENTARY DEVICES FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR DEFECTS - Methods for treatment of a cerebral aneurysm are described. Embodiments may include a self-expanding resilient permeable shell having a radially constrained elongated state configured for delivery within a catheter lumen, an expanded state with a globular and longitudinally shortened configuration relative to the radially constrained state, and a plurality of elongate filaments which are woven together, which define a cavity of the permeable shell. The permeable shell includes at least some filaments consisting of nitinol and at least some composite filaments. The composite filaments include drawn filled tube wires having an external nitinol tube and a highly radiopaque material concentrically disposed within the external tube. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283364 | SHEET SHAPED THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF AFFIXING SHEET SHAPED THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE - With the present invention the sheet shaped therapeutic substance can be accurately and easily affixed to the inside of the human body. As shown in FIG. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283365 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BLOCKING NERVE CONDUCTION - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by cyclical blocking of conduction in peripheral neural structures are disclosed. Neural activity may blocked cyclically by blocking stimuli delivered via various types of blocking stimulus sources. In an aspect, a conduction block is produced in a sensory nerve. Neural modulation may be used, for example, to modulate an undesired sensation, such as pain, or an immune or inflammatory response or process. Delivery of blocking stimuli may be controlled in part in response to an input from a user input device. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283366 | TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY METHOD AND SYSTEM - The invention concerns a transdermal delivery system for controlled dispensing of an active substance to and through a porous surface. A certain amount of fluid comprising at least one active substance and at least one solvent is dispensed into an administration reservoir. In the administration reservoir the at least one solvent is separated from the administration reservoir by a solvent recovery means such that the active substance achieves a certain level on an interface device which is permeable for the one active substance. Thereby the active substance is absorbable via diffusion from the interface device by a porous surface to be treated. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283367 | BIOSYNCHRONOUS TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY - Systems and methods for synchronizing the administration of compounds with the human body's natural circadian rhythms and addiction rhythms to counteract symptoms when they are likely to be at their worst by using an automated and pre programmable transdermal or other drug administration system. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283368 | ON-DEMAND DRUG RELEASE USING MAGNETO- ELECTRIC NANOPARTICLES - Disclosed herein are methods of delivering drugs to a subject in a controlled release fashion by administering a magneto-electric nanoparticle having ionic bonds to a drug then applying a magnetic field to weaken the ionic bonds and release the drug. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283369 | Micro needle for transporting fluid across or into a biological barrier and method for producing such a micro needle - The invention relates to a micro needle ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150283370 | CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE FOR PHOTODYNAMIC AND SONODYNAMIC THERAPY - The present invention relates to a capsule endoscope for photodynamic and sonodynamic therapy. The present invention comprises: an endoscope body; a light and ultrasonic wave irradiation portion provided on the outer surface of the endoscope body and irradiating light of different wavelengths and ultrasonic waves; and a photodynamic and sonodynamic therapy portion connected to the outer surface of the endoscope body and comprising a material for photodynamic and sonodynamic therapy, wherein the photodynamic and sonodynamic therapy portion can be activated by the light and ultrasonic waves irradiated from the light and ultrasonic wave irradiation portion. According to the present invention, the capsule endoscope can treat local bacterial infection, or diabetes, malignant diseases, chronic colitis and the like caused by a change in the number and type of intestinal floras while passing through the body in addition to carrying out diagnosis, which is the inherent function of a capsule endoscope, and thus there is no need for additional treatment and a patient can comfortably receive therapy. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283371 | SUBCUTANEOUS CONTROLLED DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR THE TOPICAL ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS, BIOLOGICAL AGENTS OR THERAPEUTIC AGENTS TO TARGETED AREAS WITHIN THE BODY - The present invention is directed to a subcutaneous controlled delivery device that provides for a refillable reservoir port, a release mechanism and tubing that operably connects the reservoir port to the release mechanism. Such a device is capable of being implanted under the dermis of the skin and allows for the controlled release of drugs, biological agents or therapeutic agents to a target site of interest in the body for treatment. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283372 | Adaptor for a Drug Delivery Device and Method for Mounting Said Adaptor Thereon - The invention relates to an adaptor for a distal tip of a drug delivery device. The adaptor includes an inner ring having retaining means capable of exerting a radial inward force on said distal tip and of switching from a free configuration to a locked configuration, in which the radial inward force exerted on said conical distal tip limits the axial movement of the adaptor. The adaptor further includes compressing means movable axially with respect to said retaining means between a proximal position, in which said compressing means does not exert a centripetal pressure on said retaining means, and a distal position, in which centripetal pressure is exerted on said retaining means. The invention further relates to a drug delivery device comprising such an adaptor and to a method for mounting said adaptor on said drug delivery device. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283373 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR WITH SUPPORT MEMBER - Needleless connectors are described herein. A needleless connector includes a body, a valve element at least partially disposed within the body, and a base. The valve element includes a cylindrical portion having an outwardly extending flange at a distal end. The flange has a bottom surface with an outer area and an inner area. The base includes a rim having a top surface that is in contact with at least a portion of the outer area of the flange of the valve element, the rim defining a recess with a bottom surface distally separated from the top surface of the rim, and at least one support member extending from the rim into the recess so as to contact the inner portion of the bottom surface of the flange. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283374 | Electric Feedthrough For Electromedical Implants, Electric Contact Element Comprising Such A Feedthrough, And Electromedical Implant - An electric feedthrough for electromedical implants, including at least one electric contact for connection to a mating contact. The at least one electric contact is formed as a conductive track which extends at least in regions in or on a dielectric substrate from a first region to a second region, wherein the substrate, when transitioning from the first into the second region, is guided through a flange, and in that the substrate is connected to the in a hermetically sealed manner. Also provided is an electric contact element and an electromedical implant including such a feedthrough. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283375 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING AN IMPLANTABLE ELECTRODE - A method for fabricating an implantable medical electrode includes roughening the electrode substrate, applying an adhesion layer, and depositing a valve metal oxide coating over the adhesion layer under conditions optimized to minimize electrode impedance and post-pulse polarization. The electrode substrate may be a variety of electrode metals or alloys including titanium, platinum, platinum-iridium, or niobium. The adhesion layer may be formed of titanium or zirconium. The valve metal oxide coating is a ruthenium oxide coating sputtered onto the adhesion layer under controlled target power, sputtering pressure, and sputter gas ratio setting optimized to minimize electrode impedance and post-pulse polarization. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283376 | INTRACARDIAC CAPSULE AND EXPLANTATION ACCESSORY - An autonomous capsule includes a tubular body provided at its distal end with an anchoring screw, and in its proximal region of a capture groove. An explantation accessory includes a reinforced catheter combined with a flexible wire which can slide in the catheter and has a deformable loop which can be clamped by gradual introduction of its ends in the catheter under the effect of a traction exerted on the wire. During tightening, the capture groove receives the wire loop, allowing, after complete tightening, to secure in tension and rotation an assembly formed by the catheter, the capsule, and the wire. The reinforced catheter is then used to transmit a tensile force and an axial torque from its proximal end to its distal end, allowing safe unscrewing of the capsule and its extraction through the patient venous network. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283377 | Method of Forming a Large Number of Metal-Ion-Deposition Islands on the Scalp by a Rapid Series of Brief Electrode-Contact Events - A method of treating or preventing a hair-condition of a user comprising: subjecting the user's scalp to at least 200 distinct electrode-scalp contact events during a time-interval of at most one minute and dividable into 5 non-overlapping equal-duration sub-intervals covering the time-interval, method performed such that i. for at least a majority of the electrode-scalp contact events, no electrode of the event enters into the dermis; ii. a duration of each electrode contact event is at most 100 milliseconds; and iii. for each electrode contact event, an electrical current flows between the electrode and the scalp so as to deposit electrode-released ions of a first metal or of a second metal on the scalp, thereby forming a respective metal-ion-deposition island on the user's scalp. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283378 | UNIVERSAL IMPLANT - A universal implant for an implantable medical device, the universal implant including a plurality of functional components, having a plurality of hardware components disposed in a housing, and an auxiliary component interface disposed in a surface of the housing and configured to electrically connect any one of a plurality of auxiliary components to said hardware components. The universal implant further includes a determinator configured to identify one or more of the auxiliary components, select one or more of said functional components based on the identified auxiliary components, and adapt said selected functional components for operation with the identified auxiliary components. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283379 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION THERAPY - A system and method for performing deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy are provided. The method and system include pre-operatively acquiring at least one pre-operative image of the brain with at least one imaging sub-system and determining a location of a Nucleus Basalis of Meynert (NBM) for therapy in the at least one pre-operative image, and intra-operatively acquiring at least one intra-operative image of the brain after obtaining an access opening through the skull. The method and system further provide performing surgical planning based on the pre-operative image in the intra-operative image, advancing a lead having DBS electrodes on the lead to a target position proximate to or within the NBM area, and coupling the lead to an implantable pulse generator (IPG) configured to deliver DBS pulses through the DBS electrodes to the NBM. Further, the IPG is configured to deliver DBS pulses for treating symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283380 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING VAGAL NERVE STIMULATION - According to various method embodiments, a person is indicated for a therapy to treat a cardiovascular disease, and the therapy is delivered to the person to treat the cardiovascular disease. Delivering the therapy includes delivering a vagal stimulation therapy (VST) to a vagus nerve of the person at a therapeutically-effective intensity for the cardiovascular disease that is below an upper boundary at which upper boundary the VST would lower an intrinsic heart rate during the VST. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283381 | Acceleration Sensors For Recording Of Triggered Respiratory Signals In Neurostimulators - A respiration implant system includes a pacing processor configured to receive a respiration signal and a movement signal to generate a respiration pacing signal that is synchronized with the detected respiration activity. The pacing processor is configured to optimize system power consumption over time by using multiple respiration sensing modes that reflect activity of the movement signal over time. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283382 | Respiration Sensors For Recording Of Triggered Respiratory Signals In Neurostimulators - A respiration implant system includes a parasternal respiration sensor is configured for intramuscular placement into parasternal muscle of the implanted patient to develop a respiration signal representing respiration activity of the implanted patient. A movement sensor develops a patient movement signal representing movement of the implanted patient. A pacing processor receives the respiration signal from the respiration sensor and the movement signal from the movement sensor to generate a respiration pacing signal synchronized with the respiration activity of the implanted patient. A stimulating electrode delivers the respiration pacing signal from the pacing processor to respiration neural tissue of the implanted patient to promote the breathing effort of the implanted patient. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283383 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR APNEA THERAPY STIMULATION - Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus related to apnea therapy. One aspect of the present subject matter provides a method for apnea directed therapy. The method includes receiving a signal indicative of a real-time determination of type of an apnea event for a patient during the apnea event, and using the signal to select appropriate therapy to be applied to the patient during the apnea event to treat the apnea event, and to withhold inappropriate therapy. The therapy is applied in a closed loop system, in various embodiments. In various embodiments, the signal includes a determination of whether the apnea event is primarily an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) event or primarily a central sleep apnea (CSA) event. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283384 | TONGUE STIMULATION FOR COMMUNICATION OF INFORMATION TO A USER - Example devices and methods of tongue stimulation for communication of information to a user are disclosed herein. In an example, a tongue stimulation device may include a body configured to be placed entirely within a mouth of the user and atop the tongue of the user. An array of electro-tactile elements may be distributed on the body, wherein each of the electro-tactile elements is configured to stimulate an area of the tongue adjacent the electro-tactile element. A wireless receiver coupled to the body may be configured to receive stimulation information wirelessly from outside the mouth of the user. At least one processing unit coupled to the body may be configured to transform the received stimulation information into a stimulation signal for each of the electro-tactile elements, and to provide the stimulation signals to the electro-tactile elements. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283385 | APPARATUS AND METHODS OF OPTIMIZING ATRIOVENTRICULAR PACING DELAY INTERVALS - Provided herewith are methods and apparatus for optimizing an atrioventricular (AV) pacing delay interval based upon ECG-based optimization is calculated as a linear function of P-wave duration, sensed PR (intrinsic) interval, sensed or paced QRS duration and heart rate. Since the relationship among these parameters is linear, once the coefficients are solved (which can be any value, including null) with reference to a known optimized AV interval (AVopt) such as from an echocardiographic study, an AVopt value can be dynamically adjusted in an ambulatory subject. The various combinations of values can be loaded into a look up table or calculated automatically. And, since some of the parameters do not typically change much over time they can be determined acutely and fed into the equation while the other values can be measured frequently. The parameter values can be measured by an implantable medical device such as a dual- or triple-chamber pacemaker. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283386 | DETERMINATION OF HEMODYNAMIC INTOLERANCE OF VENTRICULAR PACING - In some examples, this disclosure describes techniques for assessing hemodynamic intolerance of ventricular pacing. A method comprises sensing a parameter indicative of autonomic tone during a first period in which a medical device delivers ventricular pacing to a patient, sensing the parameter indicative of autonomic tone during a second period in which the medical device does not deliver ventricular pacing to the patient, and assessing a level of change in autonomic tone in the patient induced by ventricular pacing based on values of the sensed parameter during the first and second periods. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283387 | PACEMAKER SIGNAL DETECTING METHOD, PACEMAKER SIGNAL DETECTING SYSTEM AND ELECTROCARDIAL DETECTING DEVICE - The present invention provides a pacemaker signal detecting method, a pacemaker signal detecting system, and an electrocardial detecting device. The pacemaker signal detecting system pre-processes an original pacemaker signal separated from a pacemaker electrocardial signal, calculates a number of basic morphological features based on the pre-processed original pacemaker signal, confirms an authenticity of a pacemaker signal according to the calculated basic morphological features, and records positions of the true pacemaker signal has been confirmed. The basic morphological features include a width, a slew rate, and amplitude of the pacemaker signal. The electrocardial detecting device of the present invention can detect the pacemaker signal more precisely and output the electrocardial signal marked with the pacemaker signal. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283388 | CARDIAC ANODAL ELECTROSTIMULATION DETECTION - Cardiac anodal electrostimulation detection systems and methods are described, such as for distinguishing between cathodal-only capture and at least partially anodal capture (e.g., combined anodal and cathodal capture, or between two anodes of which only one captures nearby cardiac tissue, etc.). | 2015-10-08 |
20150283389 | USER INTERFACE WITH 3D ENVIRONMENT FOR CONFIGURING STIMULATION THERAPY - The disclosure describes a method and system that allows a user to configure electrical stimulation therapy by defining a three-dimensional (3D) stimulation field. After a stimulation lead is implanted in a patient, a clinician manipulates the 3D stimulation field in a 3D environment to encompass desired anatomical regions of the patient. In this manner, the clinician determines which anatomical regions to stimulate, and the system generates the necessary stimulation parameters. In some cases, a lead icon representing the implanted lead is displayed to show the clinician where the lead is relative to the 3D anatomical regions of the patient. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283390 | Wearable Defibrillator With A Multivector Shock Waveform - A transthoracic defibrillator for external defibrillation comprises at least three electrodes configured to be attached to the thorax of a patient to establish at least two electrical paths across the thoracic cavity and through the heart of the patient. In addition, a defibrillator circuit contained in a defibrillator housing has the capability to deliver a different defibrillation waveform across each of the at least two electrical paths. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283391 | PRESSURE RESISTANT CONDUCTIVE FLUID CONTAINMENT - A conductive fluid reservoir can be used to dispense conductive fluid to increase electrical connectivity between an electrode of a defibrillator and a patient. The reservoir includes a container that holds the conductive fluid, one or more outlets on the container, and an inflatable pouch located at least partially within the container. The inflatable pouch is capable of being inflated from a deflated state to an inflated state. In the deflated state, a free end of the inflatable pouch covers the one or more outlets. In the inflated state, the free end of the inflatable pouch is removed from the one or more outlets such that the conductive fluid is allowed to flow out of the container via the one or more outlets. Inflating the inflatable pouch causes the conductive fluid to be dispensed from the reservoir. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283392 | UP AND DOWN CONVERSION SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCTION OF EMITTED LIGHT FROM VARIOUS ENERGY SOURCES INCLUDING RADIO FREQUENCY, MICROWAVE ENERGY AND MAGNETIC INDUCTION SOURCES FOR UPCONVERSION - Methods and systems for producing a change in a medium. A first method and system (1) place in a vicinity of the medium at least one upconverter including a gas for plasma ignition, with the upconverter being configured, upon exposure to initiation energy, to generate light for emission into the medium, and (2) apply the initiation energy from an energy source including the first wavelength λ | 2015-10-08 |
20150283393 | DOUBLE HELIX CONDUCTOR FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS USING STEM CELL TECHNOLOGY - An electrical system controlled, driven by and/or based on one or both of naturally occurring electrophysiological signals in a patient's body and/or digital audio files is used to produce electromagnetic fields to assist stem cell technology. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283394 | USING A DOUBLE HELIX CONDUCTOR TO TREAT NEUROPATHIC DISORDERS - An electrical system controlled, driven by and/or based on one or both of naturally occurring electrophysiological signals in a patient's body and/or digital audio files is used to produce electromagnetic fields to treat a neuropathic disorder of a patient. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283395 | REAL TIME MONITORING AND STIMULATION OF HUMAN BRAIN USING SUPERDIRECTIVE NEAR FIELD ARRAYS FOR FOCUSED TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION - A superdirective near field array for transcranial magnetic stimulation includes a plurality of electromagnetic coils or elements arranged in a superdirective array. An excitation source induces an electrical current in one or more of the electromagnetic coils. A controller is programmed to direct or position the elements to generate a magnetic field in an excitation region or regions of a human head or brain. The array coils focus a predetermined current density in the excitation region or regions, and reposition the excitation region to various locations around the head or brain by selectively varying a phase and a magnitude of the electrical current in selected array elements. Also, a method includes providing electromagnetic coils in an array and an excitation source, generating a magnetic field in regions of a brain by focusing a current density in the excitation region, and varying the currents in the elements. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283396 | Magnetic Therapeutic Device and Methods of Using the Same - An improved apparatus and technique for realizing the benefits of magnetic therapy in the medical field, in which permanent magnet devices and optional accoutrements are positioned against various human body portions. Preferably, the magnetic apparatus is relatively thin, and formed of ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials. The therapeutic effects of the magnetic apparatus are maximized, and the pad is maintained in contact with the body part through a specific treatment regime, providing a simple and economical way of realizing the benefits of magnetic therapy. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283397 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF COUGH - One embodiment is directed to a system for controllably managing unproductive cough in a patient having a tissue structure that has been genetically modified to have light sensitive protein, comprising: a light delivery element configured to direct radiation to at least a portion of a targeted tissue structure; a light source configured to provide light to the light delivery element; and a controller operatively coupled to light source; wherein the controller is configured to be operated by an operator to illuminate the targeted tissue structure with radiation such that a membrane potential of cells comprising the targeted tissue structure is modulated at least in part due to exposure of the light sensitive protein to the radiation. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283398 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF COUGH - One embodiment is directed to a method for controllably managing unproductive cough in a patient having a tissue structure that has been genetically modified to have light sensitive protein, comprising: providing a light delivery element configured to direct radiation to at least a portion of a targeted tissue structure, a light source configured to provide light to the light delivery element, and a controller operatively coupled to light source; and operating the controller to illuminate the targeted tissue structure with radiation such that a membrane potential of cells comprising the targeted tissue structure is modulated at least in part due to exposure of the light sensitive protein to the radiation. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283399 | DEVICE, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COSMETIC TREATMENT BY LIGHT - The invention relates to a device for cosmetic treatment by light comprising: - a plurality of light emission sources ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150283400 | Control System for Therapeutic LED System in a Hot Tub or a Whirlpool Bathtub - A system to electronically connect Light Emitting Diode perimeter lights installed around the upper inward-facing wall of a hot tub or whirlpool bathtub to an external control panel, allowing an occupant or user of the hot tub or whirlpool bathtub to dim or brighten the LED lights utilizing a button or dimmer switch on the external control panel. Said LED bulbs are capable of being adjusted to illuminate in different modes of different colors, different wavelengths, and different intensities, whereby light emitted by said LED bulbs in said different modes is adapted to aid in specific medical conditions and assist in maintaining healthy skin. A control system for adjusting the intensity of the light emitted by said LED bulbs includes a control panel with a user interface, positioned on a top surface of the tub. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283401 | LIGHT IRRADIATING TOOTHBRUSH HAVING MULTIPLE LIGHT SOURCES ARRANGED IN ALTERNATION - Provided is a light irradiating toothbrush, in which light sources, irradiating light having mutually different wavelengths, are arranged in alternation at the bottom of waveguide bristles so that light of different wavelengths give rise to constructive interference which strengthens the intensity of the irradiated light, and the height of the light sources are varied on the basis of the wavelength of the light irradiated therefrom so as to effectively transmit light of short wavelengths to the waveguide bristles, and light having mutually different wavelengths are transmitted by means of the waveguide bristles, thereby effectively transmitting the light to the mouth of a user. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283402 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR TREATING GLAND DYSFUNCTION EMPLOYING HEATED MEDIUM - A method of treating dry eye includes delivering light energy from outside an eyelid toward the eyelid, and maintaining the delivery of the light energy toward the eyelid for a period of time sufficient to soften an obstruction of at least one meibomian gland. The light energy may be delivered specifically to the obstruction within the at least one meibomian gland without physically contacting the at least one meibomian gland, or the light energy delivered toward the eyelid may conductively apply heat to the meibomain gland sufficient to melt the obstruction. A corresponding apparatus includes a light energy source positionable outside an eyelid and configured to deliver the light energy from outside an eyelid toward the eyelid, and a controller configured to control the light energy source to maintain the delivery of the light energy toward the eyelid for a period of time sufficient to soften the obstruction. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283403 | Dosimetry for Radiotherapy Treatment Verification - Data from a first radiation detector and a second radiation detector can be used to determine a radiation dose pattern delivered to a radiation target from a radiation source. The first radiation detector can be positioned to intercept ionizing radiation directed from the radiation source toward the radiation target before the ionizing radiation has impinged on the radiation target and the second radiation detector can be positioned to intercept the ionizing radiation after the ionizing radiation has passed through the radiation target. Methods, systems, articles of manufacture, and computer program products are described. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283404 | CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM IRRADIATION SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD FOR THE SAME - At the start of beam extraction, the amplitude value of an acceleration radio frequency voltage is held at a first amplitude value. When the irradiation dose stemming from beam extraction reaches a prescribed dose, the amplitude value of the acceleration radio frequency voltage applied to an accelerating cavity starts to be increased from the first amplitude value to a second amplitude value. When the irradiation dose reaches a target dose, the amplitude value is raised to and held at the second amplitude value. By the time the irradiation is restarted, the amplitude value of the acceleration radio frequency voltage applied to the accelerating cavity is reduced from the second amplitude value to the first amplitude value. At the start of beam extraction, the amplitude value is held at the first amplitude value. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283405 | ROTATABLE TARGETING MAGNET APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CHARGED PARTICLE CANCER THERAPY SYSTEM - A rotatable targeting magnet apparatus and method of use thereof is described where the rotatable targeting magnet rotates independently of a beamline arc at the end of the beamline arc, where the arc is after an accelerator and before the patient in a cancer therapy system. The rotatable targeting magnet directs the charged particle beam, such as vertically, using applied current to the targeting magnet while rotation of the magnet allows scanning across the tumor. Rotation of the patient relative to the charged particle allows distribution of trailing Bragg peak energy within and/or circumferentially about the tumor. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283406 | Medical Robot - A medical robot includes a bed on which an object is to be disposed, and a robot arm unit disposed above or below the bed, and including an emitting member movable within a trajectory on a sphere having a center at which a target point is disposed, wherein the bed and the robot arm unit may move relatively in a vertical or horizontal direction, and the object may be repositioned to the target point by relatively moving the bed and the robot arm unit in the vertical or horizontal direction, and the emitting member may move to face the target point. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283407 | Robot - A robot includes a link portion including a plurality of link members and a drive portion to rotate the link members, and axes of rotation of the drive portion extending from end portions of the link members is positioned at an identical point. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283408 | METHODS FOR REJUVENATING SKIN BY HEATING TISSUE FOR COSMETIC TREATMENT OF THE FACE AND BODY - Methods for treating skin and subcutaneous tissue with energy such as ultrasound energy are disclosed. In various embodiments, ultrasound energy is applied at a region of interest to affect tissue by cutting, ablating, micro-ablating, coagulating, or otherwise affecting the subcutaneous tissue to conduct numerous procedures that are traditionally done invasively in a non-invasive manner. Methods of lifting sagging tissue on a face and/or neck are described. Treatment with heat is provided in several embodiments. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283409 | Oxygen Augmented Powered Air Purifying Respirator - A hybrid self-contained breathing apparatus having an oxygen augmentation system for delivering oxygen to a stream of monitored ambient air. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283410 | RESPIRATOR MASK - A strapless respirator mask is disclosed. The strapless respirator mask comprises a cover plate defining a set of ventilation ports for air intake and a set of outlet ports for exhalation wherein the cover plate is affixed to a filter body defining a curvature of a first value; and a mouth piece coupled to the filter body, the mouth piece extending outward from the filter body and defining a curvature of a second value that substantially matches the curvature of the filter body. The respirator mask further houses an exhale valve and at least one filter pack. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283411 | FIRE CURTAIN ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - A fire curtain assembly is presented that is collapsible for easy transport and quickly and easily assembled for use. This system includes a panel having a plurality of support members positioned in approximate parallel spaced alignment to one another across the panel. The support members have a center section and opposing end sections that selectively connect to the center section thereby forming rigid supports across the panel. End sections have a handle member that connects to a pushrod having a locking pin connected to its end. The locking pin selectively engages and disengages the center section. The handle members have detents that fit within detent sockets thereby holding the handle members in a withdrawn position or an inserted position. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283412 | FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM OF AIRCRAFT, AND AIRCRAFT - A fire extinguishing system of an aircraft including: a fire extinguishing nozzle that is provided on an installation member forming a compartment of the aircraft; and a fire extinguishing pipe that is provided on a support structure supporting the installation member from a back side, and supplies a fire extinguishing agent to the fire extinguishing nozzle, wherein the fire extinguishing pipe includes a first pipe that is supported by a first support member constituting the support structure, a second pipe that is supported by a second support member constituting the support structure and crossing the first support member, and a tube having flexibility that connects the first pipe and the second pipe. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283413 | COMPACT FIRE FIGHTING MONITOR - A fire fighting monitor includes a first pipe having an inlet and an outlet and a passageway with a central axis. The passageway extends from the inlet to the outlet and has a curved portion wherein the outlet directs the flow of fluid in a direction angled to the flow of fluid into the inlet. The monitor includes a second pipe mounted about the outlet of the first pipe, which is pivotally mounted about a pivot axis, which is located at the outlet of the first pipe. The second pipe also has an outlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the first pipe and is pivotal about the pivot axis over a range of motion greater than 90°. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283414 | CONCEALED SPRINKLER HEAD COVER ADJUSTING DEVICE - A concealed sprinkler head cover adjusting device includes a valve body formed with a flow channel therein. Both sides of the valve body are formed with an opposing bar along the axial direction of the flow channel. A shell is clamped on the opposing bars and is formed with a first accommodating space. A bottom cover is fixed to the bottom of the shell and is inwardly concaved formed a second accommodating space. A restriction site is formed on the outer wall of the opposing bars along the axial direction of the flow channel, both sides of the shell are symmetrically formed with a guiding part and a plurality of clamping parts, and the guiding parts guide the opposing bars to allow the clamping parts adjust the clamping position on the restriction site, thereby adjusting the position of the valve body in the first and second accommodating spaces. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283415 | FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a fire detection system arranged for detecting fire by detecting a pressure drop in a detection conduit ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150283416 | FIREFIGHTING TRAINING UNIT - A metal container with a combustible liner for use as a portable firefighting training unit. The combustible liner is formed of particle board sections loosely assembled inside the metal container with an opening in the liner in registry with an access opening in the metal container. The unit may be used to demonstrate various phenomena associated with a developing fire including the flammability of unburned products of combustion, hose stream techniques with a spray bottle filled with water, flashover and backdraft. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283417 | Star-shaped hyperbranched polymer with triethanolamine core, carboxylate lateral group and dithiocarboxylate end group, and preparing method as well as application thereof - A star-shaped hyperbranched polymer with a triethanolamine core, a carboxylate lateral group and a dithiocarboxylate end group has a formula of N[CH | 2015-10-08 |
20150283418 | METHOD FOR HYDROTHERMAL OXIDATION TREATMENT FOR ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUND AND CATALYST THEREFOR - Provided are a treatment method for an organic halogen compound, which allows the organic halogen compound to be efficiently decomposed without a large-scale treatment device or high operating cost, and a catalyst to be used for the treatment method. In the treatment method, an organic halogen compound is subjected to decomposition treatment by heating the organic halogen compound at a temperature of from 100° C. to 200° C. in the presence of a catalyst formed of copper oxide and hydrogen peroxide, to subject the organic halogen compound to a hydrothermal oxidation reaction utilizing a Fenton method. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283419 | BODY-SHAPE CORRECTION APPARATUS - The present invention is a body-shape correction apparatus comprising: a left foot-associated rotation unit on which the left foot of a user is loaded and supported, and which rotates in the counter-clockwise direction and returns in the clockwise direction; a right foot-associated rotation unit on which the right foot of the user is loaded and supported, and which rotates in the clockwise direction and returns in the counter-clockwise direction; and a pair of spring units and a pair of deformation distribution units arranged to correspond to the pair of left and right foot-associated rotation units. Hand-associated rotation units are also provided along with left and right elastic units that apply restoring forces to resist displacement of the left right hand-associated rotation units. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283420 | BELT PULLING EXERCISE APPARATUS - A belt pulling exercise apparatus includes an adjusting belt, having a first ladder lock disposed thereon, and one end of the adjusting belt is passed through a first ring; two connecting belts, two first ends of the two connecting belts are fastened to the first ring simultaneously, two second ends of each connecting belts opposite to the first ends are respectively fastened to a third ring, and two second rings are respectively fastened to an upper surface of each connecting belt between the first end and the second end; two elastic rope assemblies, each elastic rope assembly is arranged corresponding to each connecting belt, and two ends of each elastic rope assembly are respectively connected to the second ring and the third ring of each corresponding connecting belt; and two hand grips, each hand grip is arranged at each corresponding connecting belt and each corresponding elastic rope assembly. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283421 | Device for Using Ropes for Fitness and Method for Exercising Using a Rope Device - An aerorope device includes a hub and at least one rope connected to the hub. The rope can be held by a user and moved to provide exercise for the user. Multiple ropes can be connected to the hub to allow multiple users to use the hub. An exercise class with a length greater than five minutes can be choreographed to allow multiple users to exercise with the device. The length, weight, and diameter of the ropes is configured to allow most users to perform continuously in classes for longer than five minutes. The hub can be formed from netting and used to enclose typically-available items such as weightlifting plates to form an anchor. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283422 | STEPPER WITH TREAD INTERCONNECT - A treadmill device includes dual reciprocating treads mounted in side-by-side relation. First ends of the treadmills are pivotably mounted on a base and second ends of the treadmills are pivotably movable upwardly and downwardly through a range of motion. The second ends of the treadmills are independently supported by an interconnection system that creates dependent movement of the treadmills, i.e. downward movement of one treadmill causes corresponding upward movement of the other treadmill. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283423 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus includes a main device having a handle member and a seat member, the main device having a driver set rotatably assembled, the driver set having a first driver member, the first driver member having a plurality of first driver units, the driver set having two pedals assembled at two sides thereof, the main device having a wheel member rotatably assembled thereon, a second driver member assembled at an axle of the wheel member, the second driver member having a plurality of second driver units, a first connecting member connecting the first driver member and the second driver member so as to drive the wheel member to rotate, the first connecting member mounted around one first driver unit and one second driver unit, a resistance device assembled on the main device, the resistance device configured to create a resistance force to the wheel member. | 2015-10-08 |
20150283424 | EXERCISE MACHINE WITH STATIONARY BICYCLE AND INFLATABLE SEAT - An exercise machine may include a frame with foot pedals mounted thereon and a seat having an inflatable bladder whereby the user may undertake a cardiovascular workout and a core workout of abdominal and back muscles. | 2015-10-08 |