41st week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 46 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080249302 | SUBSTITUTED INDOLE COMPOUNDS HAVING NOS INHIBITORY ACTIVITY - The present invention features inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase (NOS), particularly those that selectively inhibit neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) in preference to other NOS isoforms. The NOS inhibitors of the invention, alone or in combination with other pharmaceutically active agents, can be used for treating or preventing conditions such as, for example, stroke, reperfusion injury, neurodegeneration, head trauma, CABG, migraine headache with and without aura, migraine with allodynia, central post-stroke pain (CPSP), neuropathic pain, morphine/opioid induced tolerance and hyperalgesia. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249303 | METHODS OF SEPARATION AND DETECTION OF BAZEDOXIFENE ACETATE IN PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - Methods are disclosed for separating and detecting bazedoxifene acetate from pharmaceutical compositions containing a mixture of bazedoxifene acetate and one or more other components that produce X-Ray diffraction patterns having interfering peaks at or near the characteristic peaks for bazedoxifene acetate. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249304 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING SUBSTITUTED DIAMINOPYRIMIDINE OXIMES - The present invention is directed to a process for chemoselective substitution on a halopyrimidine carboxaldehyde having multiple reactive sites and subsequent stereoselective oxime formation. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249305 | Novel imidazole based heterocycles - The present invention is directed to novel imidazopyrazine compounds useful as kinase inhibitors and as such would be useful in treating certain conditions and diseases, especially inflammatory conditions and diseases and proliferative disorders and conditions, for example, cancers. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249306 | Method for the Production of Statins - The present invention relates to a process for the production of statins, which are known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. A few of the intermediate compounds for use in the process in accordance with the invention are novel compounds and the invention also relates to these novel intermediate compounds. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249307 | Method for Producing Ethylene Amines - Processes are described comprising: (i) providing a reactant comprising 1,2-dichloroethane; and (ii) reacting the reactant with ammonia to form a reaction product comprising one or more ethylene amines and hydrogen chloride, wherein the reaction is carried out in the presence of an organic, nitrogen- or phosphorus-containing compound which reacts with the hydrogen chloride to form an ionic liquid. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249308 | Complexes of Ruthenium with 2-(Aminomethyl)Pyridines and Phosphines, their Preparation and Use as Catalysts - The invention relates to a new class of ruthenium (II) complexes containing as ligands 2-(aminomethyl)pyridines and phosphines, proven to be extremely active catalysts in the reduction of ketones to alcohols via hydrogen transfer. By using 2-propanol as the hydrogen source with the ruthenium complexes, high yields of the corresponding alcohol can be rapidly obtained starting from linear and cyclic alkyl aryl, dialkyl and diaryl ketones. The conversion of ketones to alcohols can reach 100% if operating in a gaseous hydrogen atmosphere (2-3 atm). Where the phosphines used are optically active, starting from prochiral ketone compounds various types of optically active alcohols can be produced, being important intermediates in the pharmaceutical industry, in the agrochemical industry and for fine chemicals generally. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249309 | Organic semiconductor materials and precursors thereof - The present teachings provide novel organic semiconductor compounds and their soluble precursors, methods for preparing these compounds and precursors, as well as compositions, materials, articles, structures, and devices that incorporate such compounds. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249310 | Process For the Preparation of (2R,3R)-2-Hydroxy-3-Amino-3-Aryl-Propionamide and (2R,3R)-2-Hydroxy-3-Amino-3-Aryl-Propionic Acid Alkyl Ester - The invention relates to a novel compound (2R,3R)-2-hydroxy-3-amino-3-aryl-propionamide according to formula (1), wherein aryl A represents a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring, | 2008-10-09 |
20080249311 | Preparation of Clopidogrel and Its Analogues Methyl Tetrahydrothienopyridine Acetate Compuunds - The present invention disclosed a preparation method of Clopidogrel (X=2-Cl) and its analogues of methyl tetrahydrothienopyridine acetate (I) by using halogen phenyl acetonitrile (VIII) as starting material and tetrahydrothienopyridine acetonitrile (IV), tetrahydrothienopyridine acetate (V) as key intermediates, and further using kinetic resolution to prepare the optical active Clopidogrel and compounds of methyl tetrahydrothenopridine acetate of formula (XII). The Clopidogrel of present invention is a novel high effective and safety drug for inhibition of platelet aggregation. This invention applied systematic technique of racemization of unwanted optical active enantiomer, recover recycle and reuse of resolution agent etc., with greater economic advantages and suitable for commercial scale industrial production. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249312 | Process for the preparation of 2-methylspiro(1,3-oxathiolane-5,3')quiniclidine - An industrially acceptable process for the preparation of 2-methylspiro(1,3-oxathiolane-5,3′)quiniclidine. The cis-isomer of 2-methylspiro(1,3-oxathiolane-5,3′)quiniclidine is known generally as Cevimeline. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249313 | Process for the Preparation of Pyridylcarboxylic Amides and Esters - The invention relates to a process for the preparation of pyridylcarboxylic amides and esters I, Formula (I) wherein Hal, X and R | 2008-10-09 |
20080249314 | Optical Resolution Method of Amlodipine - The present invention relates to a method for optical resolution of amlodipines by using isopropanol solvent and optically active O,O′-dibenzoyl tartaric acid as chiral reagent. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method comprising (a) obtaining (R)— or (S)-amlodipine dibenzoyl tartrate salt or solvate thereof by reacting (R,S)-amlodipines with optically active O,O′-dibenzoyl tartaric acid in isopropanol solvent, and (b) treating the (R)— or (S)-amlodipine salt with a base, thus obtaining optically active amlodipine. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249315 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL AMINE CAPTURE AGENTS - Multifunctional compounds having acylsulfonamide amine-reactive groups are described that can be used for the capture of amine containing materials. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249316 | CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF [3-(4- -PHENOXY)-PROPYL]-DIETHYL-AMINE - The present invention relates to crystalline forms of [3-(4-{2-butyl-1-[4-(4-chloro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-1H-imidazol-4-yl}-phenoxy)-propyl]-diethylamine (“COMPOUND I”) useful in the treatment of RAGE mediated diseases. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249317 | Novel amorphous form of carvedilol phosphate and processes for the preparation thereof - A novel form of amorphous carvedilol phosphate which is particularly suitable for pharmaceutical applications, and processes for preparing said novel form. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249318 | Process for phenylacetic acid derivatives - A process for the production of a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug ester thereof, | 2008-10-09 |
20080249319 | Process for the preparation of 5-Carboxyphthalide - There is described a process for the preparation of 5-carboxy phthalide, which comprises adding terephthalic acid to fuming sulfuric acid containing at least 20% of SO | 2008-10-09 |
20080249320 | Luminacin analogs and uses thereof - The present invention provides compounds having formula (I) (and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof): | 2008-10-09 |
20080249321 | Fluorescent Probes - A fluorescent probe which is represented by the following formula (wherein R | 2008-10-09 |
20080249322 | Processes for preparing crystalline and amorphous mupirocin calcium - Processes are provided for preparing mupirocin calcium dihydrate from pseudomonic acid in a two phase system by using an organic carboxylate. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249323 | Sorbitol Conversion Process - A process for converting aqueous sorbitol to xylitol and isosorbide in the presence of an acid catalyst, and in the absence of an enzyme or of a hydrogenating catalyst, is disclosed. In the process, a sorbitol solution is reacted with an acid zeolite to produce xylitol and isosorbide. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249324 | Process For Preparing 1,3-Dibromoacetone, 1-3-Dichloroacetone and Epichlorohydrin - A process for preparing 1,3-dibromoacetone, 1-3-dichloroacetone and epichlorohydrin which comprises: (a) reacting acetone with 2 moles of bromine to make a mixture of brominated acetone derivatives and byproduct hydrogen bromide; (b) equilibrating the mixture of brominated acetone derivatives and hydrogen bromide to produce 1,3-dibromoacetone as the major product; (c) crystallizing the 1,3-dibromoacetone; and (d) isolating the 1,3-dibromoacetone. The process may further include the steps of (e) reacting the 1,3-dibromoacetone with a chloride source to produce 1,3-dichloroacetone; (f) hydrogenating the isolated 1,3-dichloroacetone to produce 1,3-dichlorohydrin; and (g) cyclizing the 1,3-dichlorohydrin with a base to produce epichlorohydrin. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249325 | Method and Device For Continuous Process of Transesterification of Carboxylic Acid Esters in a Supercritical Monovalent Alcohol - A method for continuous process of transesterification of carboxylic acid esters in supercritical monovalent alcohol, wherein, accordingly formula R—OH, R is discretionary aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having 1-10 carbon atoms and in which as initial substance are used synthetic carboxylic acid esters or their compositions, for example fats and oils, which are esters of different fatty acids and glycerol. A device for continuous process of transesterification of carboxylic acid esters in supercritical monovalent alcohol, which comprises alcohol inlet ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080249326 | High-Endurance Packing Material for Liquid Chromatography - The present invention provides a highly durable packing material for liquid chromatography that is excellent in acidic resistance and alkalic resistance. Such a packing material for liquid chromatography can be obtained by chemically modifying silica gel with a bifunctional silane compound represented by the general formula [I], and carrying out an endcapping reaction of the resulting chemically modified silica gel using bifunctional cyclic silazane represented by the general formula [II]. In the formula [I], X | 2008-10-09 |
20080249327 | Catalyst for the Synthesis of Dimethyl Carbonate in the Gas Phase - The invention relates to an improved catalyst for the synthesis of dimethyl carbonate by reacting methanol, carbon monoxide and oxygen in the gas phase and to the use thereof. The catalyst consists of a copper-containing zeolite produced by admixing one or more halide-free copper(II) compounds to a zeolite in a liquid medium, drying the zeolite modified by the admixture, and tempering at 400-900° C. under inert conditions, essentially retaining the crystallinity of the zeolite, said admixing being effected by means of a method selected from the group consisting of impregnation of the zeolite, ion exchange, precipitation of copper(II) hydroxide in the presence of the zeolite, and a combination of these methods. The catalyst shows high space-time yields, is constant over the period of operation and has no corrosive action. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249328 | Mixed metal oxide catalysts and catalytic conversions of lower alkane hydrocarbons - Catalytic compositions and processes are disclosed for economical conversions of lower alkane hydrocarbons. Broadly, the present invention discloses solid compositions containing mixed metal oxides that exhibit catalytic activity for ammoxidation of lower alkane hydrocarbons to produce an unsaturated nitrile in high yield. Generally, these solid oxide compositions comprise, as component elements, molybdenum (Mo), vanadium (V) niobium (Nb) and at least one active element selected from the group consisting of the elements having the ability to form positive ions. Mixed metal oxide catalytic compositions advantageously comprise one or more crystalline phases at least one of which phases has predetermined unit cell volume and aspect ratio. Also described are methods for forming the improved catalysts having the desired crystalline structure and ammoxidation processes for conversion of lower alkanes. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249329 | Process For Esterification Of An Organic Acid - The invention relates to a sulphonic acid salt of an amino acid alkyl ester The invention further relates to a process for the esterification of an organic acid into the corresponding organic acid ester comprising bringing the organic acid into contact with a strong acid and a solution comprising dialkylcarbonate in a reaction mixture. The invention further relates to the use of a sulphonic acid salt of an amino acid alkyl ester in the synthesis of a β-lactam antibiotic. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249330 | Alkaline Earth-Based Alkoxylation Catalysts - Provided herein are catalysts useful in enabling and promoting the insertion of alkylene oxides into ester linkages. The esters employed as a substrate to be alkoxylated include esters of fatty acids, such as methyl esters of C | 2008-10-09 |
20080249331 | Vinyl Acetate Catalyst and Support - A microspheroidal support for the manufacture of a vinyl acetate catalyst which support comprises substantially inert microspheroidal particles of a mixture of silica and 0.5 to 5 wt % (based on the total weight of the support) of aluminium oxide. A vinyl acetate catalyst comprising the microspheroidal support, palladium, at least one metal, M, selected from the group consisting of gold, cerium, copper and mixtures thereof and at least one metal. A, selected from the group consisting of Group I, Group II, lanthanide and transition metal promoters. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249332 | Process for the Preparation of Isocyanates - The invention provides a multistage process for continuously preparing organic, distillable polyisocyanates, preferably diisocyanates, more preferably aliphatic or cycloaliphatic diisocyanates, by reacting the corresponding organic polyamines with carbonic acid derivatives and alcohols to low molecular mass monomeric polyurethanes, and thermally cleaving said polyurethanes, in which at defined reaction stages the polyisocyanates prepared and unusable residues are separated off, and reusable by products and intermediates are recycled to upstream stages. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249333 | Method for the Production of Beta-Aminopropionic Acid Derivatives - The invention relates to a process for preparing β-aminopropionic acid derivatives by reacting a primary or secondary amine with an acrylic acid derivative, wherein comprises
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20080249334 | Method of Manufacturing 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Propanoic Acid Amide, Its Application in the Manufacture of Anti-Aging Compositions and Anti-Aging Composition - The subjects of the present invention are a method of manufacturing 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid amide, its application in the manufacture of anti-aging compositions and an anti-aging composition. As phloretamide possesses a series of biological properties it might be use as a composition for skin having excellent anti-aging effect to prevent the sagging of skin and loss of luster. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249335 | Antioxidants and methods of making and using the same - The present invention is directed to a compound represented by Structural Formula I: | 2008-10-09 |
20080249336 | HIGHLY BRANCHED PRIMARY ALCOHOL COMPOSITIONS, AND BIODEGRADABLE DETERGENTS MADE THEREFROM - There is provided a new branched primary alcohol composition and the sulfates thereof exhibiting good cold water detergency and biodegradability. The branched primary alcohol composition has an average number of branches per chain of at least 0.7, having at least 8 carbon atoms and contianing both methyl and ethyl branches. The primary alcohol composition may also contain less than 0.5 atom % of quaternary carbon atoms, and a significant number ethyl branches, terminal isopropyl branches, and branching at the C | 2008-10-09 |
20080249337 | Oxidation of Methane to Methanol using a Catalyst Containing a Transition Metal - A process for the oxidation of methane to methanol has been developed. The process involves contacting a gas stream, comprising methane, a solvent and an oxidizing agent with a catalyst at oxidation conditions to produce a methyl ester. Finally, the methyl ester is hydrolyzed to yield a methanol product stream. The catalyst comprises a transition metal component such as manganese oxide and an inorganic oxide such as silica. The transition metal component can be dispersed onto the inorganic oxide. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249338 | Method for purification of glycerol - A method for purification of glycerol, especially crude glycerol from biodiesel production. The method uses gel-type acidic ion exchange resin beads to separate fatty acid salts and inorganic salts from the crude glycerol. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249339 | Charged Polymers for Ethanol Dehydration - The systems and methods described herein provide for modified lignins and other compositions that may be useful as entrainers. In embodiments, they may be useful for dehydrating ethanol so that it can be used as an energy source. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249340 | Hydro-Oxidation of Hydrocarbons Using a Catalyst Prepared by Microwave Heating - A process and hydro-oxidation catalyst for the hydro-oxidation of a hydrocarbon, preferably a C | 2008-10-09 |
20080249341 | METHOD FOR PREPARING HIGH ENERGY FUELS - A method for preparing the low carbon number petrochemical products along with the high energy fuels from pyrolysis gasoline is provided. In this method, the pyrolysis gasoline is used as feedstock, and the reactive non-aromatic, unsaturated moieties, and the sulfur impurity contained in the pyrolysis gasoline are removed. Then the stabilized feedstock is used to produce C | 2008-10-09 |
20080249342 | Production of Aromatics from Methane - In a process for converting methane to aromatic hydrocarbons, a feed containing methane and a particulate catalytic material are supplied to a reaction zone operating under reaction conditions effective to convert at least a portion of the methane to aromatic hydrocarbons and to deposit carbonaceous material on the particulate catalytic material causing catalyst deactivation. At least a portion of the deactivated particulate catalytic material is removed from the reaction zone and is heated to a temperature of about 700° C. to about 1200° C. by direct and/or indirect contact with combustion gases produced by combustion of a supplemental fuel. The heated particulate catalytic material is then regenerated with a hydrogen-containing gas under conditions effective to convert at least a portion of the carbonaceous material thereon to methane and the regenerated catalytic particulate material is recycled back to the reaction zone. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249343 | Supported organoiridium catalysts for alkane dehydrogenation - Solid supported organoiridium catalysts, a process for preparing such solid supported organoiridium catalysts, and the use of such solid supported organoiridium catalysts in dehydrogenation reactions of alkanes is provided. The catalysts can be easily recovered and recycled. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249344 | PROCESS FOR CRACKING AN OLEFIN-RICH HYDROCARBON FEEDSTOCK - A process for cracking an olefin-containing hydrocarbon feedstock which is selective towards light olefins in the effluent, the process comprising passing a hydrocarbon feedstock containing one or more olefins through a moving bed reactor containing a crystalline silicate catalyst selected from an MFI-type crystalline silicate having a silicon/aluminium atomic ratio of at least 180 and an MEL-type crystalline silicate having a silicon/aluminium atomic ration of from 150 to 800 which has been subjected to a steaming step, at an inlet temperature of from 500 to 600° C., at an olefin partial pressure of from 0.1 to 2 bars and the feedstock being passed over the catalyst at an LHSV of from 5 to 30 h | 2008-10-09 |
20080249345 | Process and Apparatus for Para-Xylene Production - A process of producing PX comprising providing a C | 2008-10-09 |
20080249346 | CATALYST FOR SELECTIVE OPENING OF CYCLIC NAPHTHA AND PROCESS FOR USING THE CATALYST - A catalyst and process for opening aliphatic cyclic hydrocarbons have been developed. The catalyst comprises a catalytic metal component, a molecular sieve and refractory inorganic oxide component. The molecular sieve is selected from the group consisting of MAPSOs, SAPOs, UZM-8, UZM-8HS, UZM-15, UZM-15HS, UZM-16, UZM-16HS and mixtures thereof. Preferred catalytic metals include platinum, palladium and rhodium. The catalyst may also contain a modifier such as niobium, titanium, or rare earth metals. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249347 | Waste Stabilization and Packaging System for Fissile Isotope-Laden Wastes - A method for shredding, blending, and packaging wastes so that the shipment of waste is acceptable for transportation and disposal. Containerized wastes, laden with fissile isotopes, such as that from sodium fluoride traps and granulated carbon collection assemblies, if not already conditioned, are conditioned for blending by shredding them to particle size and then blending the particles with a grout mix either in a reusable mixing vessel or in a disposable mixing vessel. The blend of waste and grout is selected to meet governmental and disposal site requirements for an acceptable waste shipment. If blended in a reusable vessel, the blended waste is transferred to shipping containers. The shipping containers are placed in shielded shipping casks for transportation to a disposal facility. The grout mix is a combination of grout and neutron poisons such as borated sand to prevent criticality. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249348 | Nanotechnology for spilled oil encapsulation, remediation and recovery - Diacylglycerol PEGs (DAG-PEGs) are used remediate oil contaminations. DA-PEGs encapsulate the oil into lipsomes in an aqueous environment. The lipsomes sequester the oil from causing damage. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249349 | System for Influencing of a Biological Cellular Structure - This invention relates to a system for influencing of a biological cellular structure, for instance, to generate a therapeutic effect in a human or animal body, making use of a combination of light energy and magnetic energy, said system being provided with at least one light source ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080249350 | Inductive heating of tissues using alternating magnetic fields and uses thereof - The present invention improves the cosmetic appearance of skin by controllably heating a superficial layer of skin thereby inducing acute tissue contraction or shrinkage and a wound response leading to the production of biomolecules, all of which result in improved cosmesis. The invention incorporates a source of radiofrequency electrical energy coupled to coil, with requisite impedance matching network, thereby resulting in the production of an alternating magnetic field. When tissue is brought into proximity of the alternating magnetic field, inductive heating of the tissue results as a consequence of either or both of dipole formation and oscillation, and eddy current formation. Optionally, cooling is provided to remove heat from the coil, the source of radiofrequency electrical energy, or the surface of the skin alone or in combination. The invention exhibits the significant benefits of, among other things, being non-invasive, not requiring electrical contact with the body of the subject, and providing controllable heating only to a thin layer of tissue. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249351 | IMPLANTABLE HEARING AID TRANSDUCER WITH ADVANCEABLE ACTUATOR TO FACILIATE COUPLING WITH THE AUDITORY SYSTEM - A hearing aid transducer that includes an actuator advanceable relative to the transducer to couple with a middle ear component. In one aspect of the invention, the actuator is a separate structure from the transducer that is insertable into an aperture defined between a first and second end of the transducer. This permits separate connection of the actuator to the middle ear component and the transducer to improve coupling of the transducer to the middle ear component, e.g., minimizing loads on the middle ear component. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249352 | HYBRID CAROTID BYPASS GRAFTS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING OR MODIFYING THE SAME - Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems include a pressure/flow system having an external flow loop system for generating a flow loop, a specimen having a region arranged in the flow loop, and a controller, where the pressure/flow system is capable of adjusting at least two dynamic conditions at the region or a diameter of the specimen. Embodiments of methods can prepare a hybrid carotid bypass graft intended for implantation into a mammal by placing the hybrid carotid bypass graft in a system embodiment according to the invention prior to implantation of the hybrid carotid bypass graft into the mammal. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249354 | ENDOSCOPE TREATMENT TOOL - The endoscope treatment tool | 2008-10-09 |
20080249355 | VIDEO ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE WITH DETACHABLE CONTROL CIRCUIT - An endoscopic device including a control circuit that is detachably connectable to a handle, where the control circuit functions and is compatible with a wide variety of displays. The handle of the endoscopic device is provided with a connector to transmit image data from a distal end to the detachable control circuit. The control circuit may be provided with a keyed outer surface to guide and maintain the control circuit in an engaged position relative to the handle and connector. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249356 | Therapeutic method and endoscopic system that use overtube - With a first endoscope inserted through an overtube, the overtube is orally inserted into an object being examined, and a distal end portion of an insertion tube of the first endoscope is made to advance, within the object, from a jejunum via a jejunum-to-jejunum anastomosed portion and a jejunum-anastomosed bent portion so that the distal end portion is located adjacently to a Vater's papilla of a duodenum. The overtube is then sent to a position which is adjacent to the Vater's papilla along the insertion tube of the first endoscope. After this, the first endoscope is pulled from the overtube. A second endoscope is then inserted into the overtube to make a distal end portion of its insertion tube protrude from the distal end of the overtube and is located adjacently to the Vater's papilla. The second endoscope thus-approached is used to treat the Vater's papilla and the tissue therearound. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249357 | ENDOSCOPIC APPARATUS HAVING AN OUTER RAIL - An endoscope apparatus for endoscopic treatment is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an endoscopic insertion tube comprising an outer surface including an outer rail formed longitudinally thereon and extending along a portion of the insertion tube. The outer rail has a predetermined shape. The insertion tube comprises an inner channel formed therethrough. An endoscope apparatus for endoscopic treatment is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an endoscopic insertion tube without a working channel and an outer surface including at least one outer rail formed longitudinally thereon and extending along a portion of the insertion tube. The outer rail has a first predetermined shape. At least one medical device includes an outer wall having at least one mounting unit formed thereon along a portion of the length of the outer wall. The mounting unit has a second predetermined shape cooperable with the first predetermined shape. The second predetermined shape is formed to complement and slidably cooperate with the first predetermined shape of the outer rail for slidably attaching the medical device thereto. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249358 | Therapeutic method and therapeutic system that use overtube with balloons - An overtube comprises a flexible tubular portion in which an insertion channel is formed. An endoscope is inserted through the insertion channel. A plurality of balloons are loaded at plural positions on an outer surface of the flexible tubular portion. Specially, the balloons are expanded and shrunk selectively every use pattern, and the positions are different from each other in an axial direction of the flexible tubular portion and set to be fixed to an inner wall of either a body cavity or a tubular cavity of an object being examined at mutually different positions of the inner wall by expanding the balloons. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249359 | Endoscopy System - An endoscopy system has an endo-robot that is navigable within an anatomical lumen of a patient by interacting with a magnetic field generated by an extracorporeal magnet system. The patient lies on a patient bed that is movable in one or more directions and/or orientations, and an obstacle detects objects in the movement path of the endo-robot in the anatomical lumen and produces a signal that causes the position and/or orientation of the patient bed to be altered dependent thereon. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249360 | Medical Wireless Capsule-Type Endoscope System - A medical wireless capsule-type endoscope system comprises a swallowable wireless endscope capsule ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080249361 | ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD OF ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - In the present invention, an ultrasound observation apparatus includes an information reposition portion; the information reposition portion is a storage portion for storing various state information in an endoscope processor inputted from a keyboard and is configured to include a memory controller and a data memory portion. Moreover, the keyboard is configured to include a key matrix, a keyboard controller, an ultrasound key processing portion and an endoscope key processing portion. This configuration allows the ultrasound observation apparatus to easily share various state information of a plurality of apparatuses making up the system. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249362 | Endoscope System with a Disposal Sheath - The purpose of this invention is absolute elimination of medical cross-infection by endoscopy. It offers an endoscope system with a disposal sheath. The disposal sheath via anterior end cap connects the capsule which covers the outside of the endoscope and the disposal channel which sheathe in the endoscope channel and the fluid-air channel, and all these parts are joined together in a whole body. After the disposal channel is passed through the endoscope channel, its posterior disposal channel can be blocked into the elastic sealing cap via the guide tube, the posterior disposal channel's orifice need to be heated and melted and cut up simultaneously and its cut edge is in shape of V-shape by using one kind of heat fusion forceps after the use and before the retracting from the endoscope channel. A fluid-air exit and a sucking channel adapter are set on the posterior endoscope, convenience to connect with the fluid-air channel and the three-way sealing cap, the fluid-air channel may be single cavity channel or double cavity channel or two single cavity channels join in one channel together at nearing jet channel site, the channel sizes may be cylinders, or flat sizes. Both the outer surface of the endoscope and the inner surface of the endoscope channel are protected from pollution by the disposal sheath, thus ensures patients to safely use the permanent endoscope. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249363 | Electric connector for endoscope, endoscope, and method for assembling electric connector - The present invention provides an electric connector for an endoscope, an endoscope, and a method for assembling an electric connector which make it possible to simplify work operations such as operation checks and repairs of the endoscope, as well as to reduce the time for the work operations. An endoscope in accordance with the present invention has an insertion portion, an operation portion provided at a proximal end portion of the insertion portion, and a connection cable connected to the operation portion and having an electric connector at a proximal end thereof. The endoscope has a cable wire which is inserted through the endoscope and extends from the electric connector toward a distal end and a connector to which an end portion of the cable wire is releasably connected. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249364 | ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENT - An endoscopic instrument having a flexibly designed tube shank is provided in which the tube shank is formed of several tube sections connected to one another in an articulated manner. Two adjacent tube sections are respectively connected to one another, in additional to the articulated connection ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080249365 | ENDOSCOPE AND ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM - An endoscope includes an insertion portion having a bending portion, a base portion connected to the insertion portion, an operation wire extending from the bending portion toward the base portion, a drive source unit which is provided in the base portion, and a drive force transmission unit which is connected to the operation wire and the drive source unit. The drive source unit includes a first frame, a second frame, a motor, a gear box and a potentiometer. The gear box includes a horizontal power transmission mechanism for horizontally transmitting power from the motor, and an epicyclic gear mechanism for vertically transmitting power from the horizontal power transmission mechanism. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249366 | SYSTEM FOR USE IN PERFORMING A MEDICAL PROCEDURE AND INTRODUCER DEVICE SUITABLE FOR USE IN SAID SYSTEM - A system for performing a medical procedure and an introducer device suitable for use in the system. The system may be used, for example, to examine and/or to treat the uterus. According to one embodiment, the system includes an introducer, a morcellator, a flexible hysteroscope, and a fluid-containing syringe. The introducer is suitable for transcervical insertion into the uterus and includes a gun-shaped housing and a rigid sheath extending distally from the housing. The sheath is shaped to include an instrument lumen, a visualization lumen, and a pair of fluid lumens. The introducer also includes a first assembly within the housing for receiving the morcellator and for guiding the distal end of the morcellator into the instrument lumen and a second assembly within the housing for guiding the hysteroscope into the visualization channel. In addition, the introducer further includes an assembly for fluidly connecting the syringe to the fluid lumens. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249367 | ENDOSCOPE OBJECTIVE LENS AND ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope objective lens includes, in order from an object side, a negative first lens, a first cemented lens, an aperture diaphragm, a positive fourth lens and a second cemented lens. The negative first lens has a concave surface directed to an image side. The first cemented lens is formed by cementing a second lens and a third lens. One of the second and third lenses is positive and. The other is negative. The positive fourth lens includes a flat surface or a surface having a larger absolute value in radius of curvature, directed to the object side. The second cemented lens is formed by cementing a positive fifth lens and a negative sixth lens in order from the object side. The second cemented lens has a positive refractive power as a whole. The endoscope objective lens satisfies the following conditional expressions (1) and (2). | 2008-10-09 |
20080249368 | ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - When illumination light in an ultraviolet region and a visible light region is emitted from a light source lamp, a light quantity of the illumination light is adjusted by a first diaphragm mechanism and a second diaphragm mechanism, and sequentially irradiated to an observation target via a rotating filter. At this time, the first diaphragm mechanism adjusts the light quantities of excitation light and RGB light of a wavelength band of the illumination light, and the second diaphragm mechanism has a transmission property for light in the ultraviolet region and adjusts the light quantity of the RGB light without influencing the light quantity of the excitation light. Thereby, the light quantities of both the excitation light and RGB light emitted form one light source lamp are controlled, and optimal brightness balance can be obtained. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249369 | Compact scanning fiber device - Scanning fiber devices are disclosed. In one aspect, a scanning fiber device may include an actuator tube. The scanning fiber device may also include a cantilevered free end portion of an optical fiber. The cantilevered free end portion of the optical fiber may have an attached end that is coupled with the actuator tube. The cantilevered free end portion of the optical fiber may also have a free end to be moved by the actuator tube. At least a portion of a length of the cantilevered free end portion of the optical fiber may be disposed within the actuator tube. Methods of using scanning fiber devices are also disclosed. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249370 | VIDEO BLADE LARYNGOSCOPE - A laryngoscope including a control circuit that is detachably connectable to a handle, where the control circuit functions and is compatible with a wide variety of displays. The laryngoscope may optionally be used in either the video mode where the user views a display presenting image data of the area ahead of the blade, or the user may use the laryngoscope in the direct visualization where the user uses the laryngoscope in a traditional manner directly viewing the area ahead of the blade during the intubation procedure. When used in the video mode, an LED is positioned adjacent to a window enclosing the digital image sensor to defog the window. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249371 | Hand assisted laparoscopic seal assembly with detachable attachment ring - A seal assembly for permitting hand assisted laparoscopic procedures includes a seal cap having a central access opening allowing access to a body cavity as desired. The seal cap is provided with a housing in which a seal is positioned. The seal cap also includes an attachment ring that is selectively detachable therefrom for selective attachment of a retractor. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249372 | Retractor - The retractor system for use in spinal surgery and other types of surgical procedures that is a simple and efficient solution for minimally invasive access to thoracolumbar spine is disclosed. The fully customizable design allows the surgeon to independently angle the retractor blades and expand the retractor in both cephalad-caudal and medial-lateral directions. With an offering of a range of blade lengths, access can be tailored to the patient's anatomy. Auxiliary instruments such as the retractor inserter, universal hex driver and blade removal instrument allow quick and controlled access to the surgical site. The retractor system provides versatility and control ensuring minimal tissue trauma. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249373 | SURGICAL HAND ACCESS APPARATUS - A surgical access apparatus includes a liner base and an access housing for positioning outside the body. The liner base includes an inner member adapted for insertion through an opening within body tissue for positioning within the body; a sleeve member connected to the inner member and dimensioned to extend from the inner member through the opening within the body tissue, and a plurality of tensioning elements connected to the inner member and associated with the sleeve member to impart a tensioning effect on the sleeve member. The access housing includes a first element and a second element. The second element is operatively connected to the tensioning elements and adapted for rotational movement relative to the first member to cause the tensioning elements to displace the inner member toward the access housing and to cause the sleeve member to engage and retract tissue defining the opening within the body. The tensioning members are adapted to move relative to the sleeve member upon rotation of the second element and may be embedded within the sleeve member. A seal is preferably mounted to the access housing and is adapted to form a fluid tight seal about an object inserted therethrough. A zero closure valve may also be mounted relative to the liner member for forming a fluid tight seal in the absence of an object positioned therethrough. The second member of the access housing is adapted to be selectively secured at a predetermined rotational relationship with respect to the first member to provide for selective tensioning of the tensioning elements and selective retraction of tissue. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249374 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ENABLE MULTIPLE METHODS OF CLINICAL ORDER INPUT INTO A HEALTHCARE IT APPLICATION - The present invention relates to a system for facilitating the input of clinical orders into a healthcare application. This system can provide a variety of ways for a user to interface with the system and a variety of ways to facilitate data input into an order form. The system can facilitate selection of an order form by selecting an order form for the user, or by providing the user with a list of order forms that the user can select an order form from. The system facilitates the input of data into an order form in several ways. This system can use stored information to pre-populate some of the information fields in an order form. Data input can also be facilitated by the use of predictive typing, keywords, and drop-down lists. The system can also facilitate data input by taking free form text, parsing the text and entering the text into at least one information fields on an order form. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249375 | Arrangement and Method for Evaluating Operational Effectiveness of Implantable Medical Electrode Leads for Different Lead Placements - In a method and an arrangement for evaluating operational effectiveness of an implantable medical device for different lead placements associated with the medical device, a measuring unit records signals that are characteristic of cardiac activity at respectively different lead positions, and these signals are stored. A processor accesses the stored signals and, from the stored signals, determines a measure of cardiac activity at each of the lead positions. The recorded signals may be intracardiac ECG signals, surface ECG signals, heart sound signals obtained from a microphone, or impedance signals. The lead position at which the best hemodynamic behavior of the heart is identified from the analysis of the stored signals, and is determined as being the optimum site for placement of the electrode leads. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249376 | Distributed Patient Monitoring System - A distributed patient monitoring system for visually monitoring patients and patient parameters using portable processing devices in different remote locations includes a monitoring processor. The monitoring processor is responsive to user initiated commands from multiple different portable processing devices in different remote locations and includes an input processor and a data processor. The input processor acquires vital sign parameters and associated video data representative of multiple sequences of video images of corresponding multiple different patients. The data processor processes the vital sign parameters and associated video data to provide processed first video data representing an image sequence including a composite image including a first area showing live video of a selected first patient and a second area presenting vital sign parameters of the selected first patient. The data processor also processes the vital sign parameters and associated video data to provide processed second video data representing an image sequence including a composite image including a first area showing live video of a selected second patient and a second area presenting vital sign parameters of the selected second patient. A communication network has bandwidth sufficient to communicate the processed first video data and second video data to first and second portable processing devices respectively of the multiple different portable processing devices in different remote locations in response to commands received from the first and second portable processing devices respectively. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249377 | Medical Apparatus - A medical apparatus ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080249378 | System for Monitoring a Number of Different Parameters of a Patient in a Bed - In order to provide a simple and reliable monitoring technique for a number of different parameters of a patient in a bed ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080249379 | INTEGRATED HEART MONITORING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A device for monitoring the heart of a patient including a housing, a computing device, an optical sensor adapted to provide signals to the computing device indicative of a distance from the optical sensor to a vessel carrying blood, as well a diameter of the vessel, a Doppler sensor adapted to provide signals to the computing device indicative of a velocity of the blood through the vessel, and an ECG sensor adapted to provide signals to the computing device indicative of a plurality of electrical stimuli that cause the heart to pump. The computing device uses signals from the optical sensor, the Doppler sensor, and the ECG sensor to compute parameters including oxygen saturation of the blood, blood flow, blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac output. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249380 | Protection Mechanism for Spectroscopic Analysis of Biological Tissue - The present invention provides a protection mechanism for a spectroscopic analysis system being adapted to determine a property of a biological structure in a volume of interest of a patient. The spectroscopic system preferably makes use of high power radiation, and provides a protection mechanism for preventing an accidental exposure of light sensitive tissue of a body. The invention provides a variety of approaches to detect whether a measurement head of the spectroscopic system is in a measurement position. The measurement position of the measurement head can effectively be determined by making use of e.g. a pressure sensor, a sensor measuring the electric resistance of the skin of the patient, or even by optical means analyzing the intensity or the spatial structure of a monitoring beam providing a visual image of the volume of interest. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249381 | Combined Apparatus For Measuring the Blood Glucose Level From an Ocular Fluid - A combined apparatus for measuring the blood glucose level from an ocular fluid comprises a hand-held fluorescence photometer (D | 2008-10-09 |
20080249382 | BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The blood pressure monitoring apparatus and method are disclosed that can monitor a blood pressure of a subject using an electrocardiogram signal, a pulse wave signal and a body characteristic information of the subject, wherein the electrocardiogram signal and the pulse wave signal of the subject are monitored to remove a noise signal generated from monitoring of the pulse wave signal, allowing monitoring a precise blood pressure of the subject, and calculating the pulse wave analysis information using the monitored pulse wave signal, and using the electrocardiogram signal and the pulse wave signal to calculate a pulse transit time (PPT), and plugging a calculated pulse wave propagation time, pulse wave analysis information and body characteristic information of the subject into a predetermined regression equation to monitor the blood pressure. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249383 | ANALYTE SENSING DEVICE HAVING ONE OR MORE SENSING ELECTRODES - Embodiments of the present invention provide an analyte sensing device having one or more sensing electrodes. In embodiments, each sensing electrode may serve as an anode, a cathode, or a combination of an anode and cathode. In embodiments, there may be any suitable number of electrodes. Related analyte sensor insertion aids and methods of using the disclosed embodiments are also provided. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249384 | System and Method for Estimating the Glucose Concentration in Blood - This application relates to glucose monitoring systems for continuously measuring the glucose concentration in a patients blood. The system is adapted to communicate with one or more sensors ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080249385 | ISOLATED INTRAVENOUS ANALYTE MONITORING SYSTEM - A continuous intravenous analyte monitoring system includes an amperometric biosensor detecting an analyte concentration in the blood, a controller receiving a signal from the biosensor and computing the concentration, and an isolation device isolating the biosensor from EMI. A CPU may be coupled to the controller via the isolation device for continuous output of sensed concentration to a display unit. Isolated circuits may include a temperature sensor transmitting biosensor temperature to the controller for correction of the computed concentration, a multiplexer combining biosensor and temperature sensor signals, and an A/D converter converting multiplexed input to the controller. The biosensor may be a multi-electrode sensor having a working electrode immobilizing an glucose oxidase enzyme to detect blood glucose concentration. The biosensor and temperature sensor may be located in vivo using a catheter for continuous monitoring. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249386 | Systems, Methods, and Computer Program Product for Improved Management of Medical Procedures for Patients on Medical Protocols - Techniques are described for improved monitoring and control of a patient's physiologic status, such as blood glucose control according to a protocol for use in a patient care unit, such as an intensive care unit. Instructions to medical staff are adapted to factor in variations in responses to protocol recommendations. For example, a patient's physiological data as a result of a blood analysis is submitted as input to a program. An instruction for a medical procedure for the patient in response to the physiological data is automatically provided by the program. A confirmation response that the medical procedure has been accomplished and results of following the medical procedure are requested by the program. The time when the medical procedure was accomplished and the results of following the medical procedure are evaluated by the program to determine whether to adapt a subsequent instruction. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249387 | Enhanced monitor compliance - A monitoring system that enables enhanced compliance with a bio-sign monitor includes a method of transferring data to a consumer device, such as a cell phone or MP3 player and incorporating information related to the bio-sign data into the normal communication channel used by the consumer device. The combination of monitor and consumer device enables bio-sign related information to be made available in convenient and discreet manner that enhances the likelihood of compliance with the counter measures indicated by the bio-sign monitor. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249388 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING OF INTRAVENOUS FLUID AND MONITORING OF IN VIVO CHARACTERISTICS - Intravenous sensor systems and methods for determining in vivo characteristics are disclosed, as well as systems for cooling bags of intravenous fluid. The intravenous sensor systems include a probe configured for placement in a peripheral vein. The probe includes one or more sensors for obtaining sensed information, such as body temperature, blood oxygen saturation level and blood pressure. An interface unit determines the in vivo characteristics based upon sensed information received from the one or more sensors. The determined in vivo characteristics may be displayed on the interface unit and/or transmitted to a remote computer. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249389 | Electrode lead set for measuring physiologic information - An electrode lead set is provided for electrical connection to a body. The electrode lead set includes a flexible substrate core extending between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes a plurality of branch end portions that are each configured to hold an electrode. The substrate core is separable into a plurality of branches that are each joined to adjacent branches by a separable interface prior to separation. Each of the plurality of branches includes a corresponding one of the branch end portions. Prior to separation, the plurality of branches are configured such that the branch end portions are maintained in an array at the distal end portion of the substrate core. An electrically conductive pathway extends along each branch from the corresponding branch end portion toward the proximal end portion of the substrate core. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249390 | Electrode lead set for measuring physiologic information - An electrode lead set is provided for electrical connection to a body. The electrode lead set includes a flexible ribbonized cable core extending between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes a plurality of branch end portions that are each configured to hold an electrode. The flexible ribbonized cable core is separable into a plurality of branches that are each joined to adjacent branches by a separable interface prior to separation. Each of the plurality of branches includes a corresponding one of the branch end portions. Each of the plurality of branches includes a generally planar ribbon conductor extending along the corresponding branch from the proximal end portion of the ribbonized cable core to the corresponding branch end portion. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249391 | Chronic in-vivo neurotransmitter sensor - Carbon-coated ceramic based electrode arrays having a ceramic substrate patterned with multiple recording sites are provided. Potentiostat devices having said carbon-coated ceramic based electrodes, and methods of use, are also provided. Certain embodiments of the present inventive articles, devices, and methods are especially suited for detection and/or measurement of electroactive species. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249392 | CATHETER WITH ABLATION NEEDLE AND MAPPING ASSEMBLY - The invention is directed to a catheter that creates enhanced lesions using a needle electrode and can simultaneously map electrical activity at a plurality of points using an enhanced mapping assembly. The catheter comprises an elongated catheter body having at least one lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. A needle control handle is provided at the proximal end of the catheter body. A needle electrode assembly extends through the catheter body and needle control handle and has a proximal end attached to the needle control handle and a distal end within the distal end of the catheter body. A mapping assembly is mounted at the distal end of the catheter body and comprises at least two flexible spines. Each spine has a proximal end attached at the distal end of the catheter body and a free distal end. Each spine carries at least one electrode. The distal end of the needle electrode assembly is extendable past the proximal end of the mapping assembly upon manipulation of the needle control handle. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249393 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCEMENT AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OF ANALYTE MEASUREMENT SIGNALS - While measuring analytes in an object, movements between the object and a device that is taking the measurement may adversely effect the accuracy of the measurements. A probe that engages an object includes a sticky surface that comes into contact with the object to alleviate the relative movement between the probe and the object. The sticky substance can be applied in a variety of manners and embodiments and in general, helps to reduce the relative movement. In addition, the probe may include the ability to apply pressure to the object. The pressure can range from a slight pressure to help reduce relative movement to a pressure that exceeds systolic pressure, thereby constricting the flow of blood through the object. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249394 | METHOD FOR IMPROVED ROTATIONAL ALIGNMENT IN JOINT ARTHROPLASTY - A method for improved rotational alignment of the bones in joint surgery is described. The method involves the tracking of the relative motion of a third bone in with respect to the movement of the first and second bone. In one aspect of the invention, the motion of the patella is used to derive the axis of rotation of the femoral and tibial components in total knee arthroplasty, either alone or in combination with other techniques. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249395 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING CATHETER POSITIONING AND ORIENTATION - A method and apparatus for detecting position and orientation of catheter distal magnetic element end while moving in a patient's heart is described. The apparatus includes magnetic sensors for to detect the magnetic field of a generated by the catheter tip. Each sensor transmits the field magnitude and direction to a detection unit, which filters the signals and removes other field sources, such as generated by CGCI coils and external medical hardware. The method allows the measurements of magnitude corresponding to the catheter tip distance from the sensor and the orientation of the field showing the magnetic tip orientation. Since the tip's magnetic field is not necessarily symmetric, the position and orientation computation technique are not independent of each other. Hence, an iterative calculation is used to converge to a solution. The method of determining tip position is calculated by triangulation from each sensor. In one embodiment, the tip orientation is calculated by an intersecting-planes algorithm. The orientation is used to adjust the distances from each sensor, and the process is repeated until convergence for both position and orientation is achieved. The resultant value provides the actual catheter tip position and orientation (AP). The actual position is further filtered by synchronizing the AP measurements with the QRS signal of the heart, allowing the operator and CGCI controller to view the organ as a static object. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249396 | Method And Apparatus For Determining Indications Helping The Diagnosis Of Orthopedical Diseases - Apparatus for determining indications helping the diagnosis of orthopedic diseases comprising a section detecting and acquiring signals from a body under examination or from a part thereof wherein the detecting section is a unit detecting images by nuclear magnetic resonance and it is integrated in a section for processing acquired images as regards image data and/or resonance signals, which processing section defines, from image data and/or resonance signals, values of one or more different numerical parameters indicating the presence or absence of an orthopedic disease and/or a measure of the evolution condition of said orthopedic disease. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249397 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TARGETING A BODY TISSUE - An apparatus for targeting a desired target site on a body tissue that separates a first body cavity from a second body cavity of a patient includes a catheter having a longitudinally extending catheter lumen and adapted to provide access to the first body cavity. A framing member has a collapsed condition in which the framing member is adapted for insertion into the first body cavity through the catheter lumen and an expanded condition in which the framing member is adapted for placement within the first body cavity. At least one target point is carried by the framing member and is adapted for placement adjacent the body tissue to indicate the desired target site. A method of using the apparatus is also described. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249398 | Hybrid Source Containing Multi-Radionuclides for Use in Radiation Therapy - A hybrid multi-radionuclide sealed source for use in brachytherapy comprising a plurality of radionuclides is disclosed. The differing decay rates of the radionuclides in the hybrid multi-radionuclide sealed source combine a large initial dose of radiation followed by an extended dose of radiation contained within the single source. The sealed source may comprise a seed, a flexible strand, a rigid strand, a wire, a coil or a catheter. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249399 | ENDOVASCULAR TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - An endovascular sheath device for use with a thermal treatment apparatus is provided. The device includes a longitudinal tube which is designed to receive a thermal treatment device and is designed to be inserted into a blood vessel. An ultrasonically visible reinforcement element is disposed along the length of the longitudinal tube. The reinforcement element such as a braided wire provides several functions including increased visibility under ultrasound, clearer identification of sheath tip, and increased durability to protect the fiber from needle punctures during tumescent injections into the perivenous space. The wire reinforcement also increases shaft torquability and kink resistance during sheath insertion and withdrawal. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249400 | Intraoperative Imaging Of Hepatobiliary Structures - The invention provides methods for visualizing hepatobiliary structures, or lesions in a liver, intraoperatively by use of fluorescent dyes. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249401 | Remote Ultrasonic Diagnostic Subject-Side Apparatus, Remote Ultrasonic Diagnostic Examiner-Side Apparatus and Remote Ultrasonic Diagnostic System - A subject-side apparatus | 2008-10-09 |
20080249402 | System or Synchronised Playback of Video Image Clips - The present invention relates to an ultrasound image review system which synchronises, for simultaneous display, two or more ultrasound image clips (A, B, C) captured in respect of, for example, the cardiac region of a patient. Each clip (A, B, C) is divided into frame sets ( | 2008-10-09 |