42nd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090259026 | Ligand - The invention provides a dual-specific ligand comprising a first immunoglobulin variable domain having a first binding specificity and a complementary or non-complementary immunoglobulin variable domain having a second binding specificity. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259027 | Human GM-CSF antibodies - Chimeric antibodies, as well as fusion proteins which comprise chimeric antibodies, are disclosed. The antibodies bind to GM-CSF, CD-30, and G250 antigen. The fusion proteins include biologically active portions of tumor necrosis factor, or full length tumor necrosis factor. Expression vectors adapted for production of the antibodies, as well as methods for manufacturing these, are also disclosed. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259028 | PREVENTION OF LEACHING OF LIGANDS FROM AFFINITY-BASED PURIFICATION SYSTEMS - In an affinity-type purification, ligands dissociated from the stationary phase that would otherwise leach into the species being purified are captured by a second ligand that is also incorporated into the stationary phase, the second ligand exhibiting an affinity-type interaction with the dissociated first ligand with sufficient specificity to avoid the undesired retention by the second ligand of species from the liquid sample or source liquid other than the species sought to be purified in the affinity column. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259029 | [1, 2, 4] TRIAZOLO [1, 5-A] PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES AS CHROMATOGRAPHIC ADSORBENT FOR THE SELECTIVE ADSORPTION OF IGG - The present invention relates to a chromatographic adsorbent for selectively adsorbing IgG, comprising the following formula | 2009-10-15 |
20090259030 | STABILIZED NUCLEIC ACID DARK QUENCHER-FLUOROPHORE PROBES - The present invention provides a new class of solids supports for synthesis of modified oligomers of nucleic acids, and nucleic acid probes that have a format expediently synthesized on the new supports. Exemplary solid supports include at least one quencher bound through a linker to the solid support. Various exemplary embodiments include a moiety that stabilizes a duplex, triplex or higher order aggregation (e.g., hybridization) of nucleic acids of which the oligomer of the invention is a component. Other components of the solid support include moieties that stabilize aggregations of nucleic acids, e.g., intercalators, minor groove binding moieties, bases modified with a stabilizing moiety (e.g., alkynyl moieties, and fluoroalkyl moieties), and conformational stabilizing moieties, such as those described in commonly owned U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2007/0059752. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259031 | CHIMERIC AND HUMANIZED ANTIBODIES TO alpha5beta1 INTEGRIN THAT MODULATE ANGIOGENESIS - The present invention provides chimeric and humanized antibodies that specifically recognize α5β1 integrin, and methods for using the antibodies for reducing or inhibiting angiogenesis in a tissue. Also provided are methods of determining therapeutically acceptable doses of the antibodies and pharmaceutical compositions including the same. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259032 | METHOD OF PRODUCING CELLULOSE CARBAMATE BLOWN FILM AND USE OF THE SAME - The present invention relates to a cellulose carbamate spinning solution, the cellulose carbamate being dissolved in at least one ionic liquid. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for the production of blown films in which a solution of cellulose carbamate in an ionic liquid is extruded into a coagulation bath, and also to the films produced with the method and the use thereof. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259033 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ESTERS OF SUGARS AND SUGAR DERIVATIVES - A process for the production of an ester of a non-reducing sugar or sugar derivative comprises reacting the non-reducing sugar or sugar derivative with a triglyceride of a fatty acid or a fatty acid ester of a monohydric alcohol in air, substantially in the absence of a solvent and under heterogeneous reaction conditions in which the sucrose and alkyl ester or triglyceride are present as separate phases, at a temperature in the range of from 110° C. to 140° C., wherein the reaction is conducted in the presence of a potassium soap but in the absence of an alkaline component. The process enables esters of sugars and sugar derivatives to be produced at lower temperatures than hitherto and in a much simpler process. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259034 | REMOVAL OF ACIDS FROM TERTIARY AMIDE SOLVENTS - A method of removing a carboxylic acid from a liquid that contains a tertiary amide solvent includes a step of contacting the liquid with an extraction medium comprising an amine. The amine is immiscible with both water and the tertiary amide solvent, and the contacting step forms a de-acidified phase containing the tertiary amide solvent and a phase containing the extraction medium and the carboxylic acid. Both the liquid that contains the tertiary amide solvent and the de-acidified phase may also contain a sucrose-6-acylate. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259035 | Method for producing recombinant RNase A - The invention relates to a method for producing recombinant RNase A in | 2009-10-15 |
20090259036 | EXTRACTION OF LESS POLAR IMPURITIES FROM SUCRALOSE CONTAINING AQUEOUS FEED STREAMS - A process for the purification of sucralose containing aqueous feed streams is disclosed. The process comprises the step of extracting an aqueous feed stream comprising sucralose and impurities less polar than sucralose, such as tetrachloro saccharides, with an organic solvent that is immiscible with water, such as ethyl acetate. In this step, the mass ratio of organic solvent to aqueous feed stream is in the range of 0.4 to 0.9. Greater than 50% of the sucralose and greater than 95% of the tetrachloro saccharide impurities are extracted into the organic extract. The organic extract is back extracted with water and the resulting aqueous extract recycled to the initial extraction step. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259037 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING BUDESONIDE - A process is described for preparing budesonide which comprises the steps of: a) preparing an aqueous hydrochloric acid solution; b) reacting 16α-hydroxyprednisolone and butyraldehyde within the solution prepared in step a), in an inert atmosphere; c) quenching the reaction of step b) with water. The process of the invention enables the ratio between the A and B epimers of budesonide to be controlled. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259038 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING (5ALPHA7ALPHA)-3-SPIRO-2'-(1',3'-DIOXOLAN)-24-OXOCHOLEST-22-EN-7-YL BENZOATE - The present invention provides a method of producing (5α,7α)-3-spiro-2′-(1′,3′-dioxolan)-24-oxocholest-22-en-7-yl benzoate represented by the formula (I) | 2009-10-15 |
20090259039 | Salts of physiologically active and psychoactive alkaloids and amines simultaneously exhibiting bioavailability and abuse resistance - Drug substances comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid addition salt of amine containing pharmaceutically active compounds useful for the treatment of a therapeutic ailment administration and exhibiting prophylactic properties when employed in non-therapeutic administration. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259040 | METHODS OF SYNTHESIS AND/OR PURIFICATION OF DIAMINOPHENOTHIAZINIUM COMPOUNDS - This invention pertains generally to the field of chemical synthesis and purification, and more specifically to methods of synthesis and/or purification of certain 3,7 diamino-phenothiazin-5-ium compounds (referred to herein as “diaminophenothiazinium compounds”) including Methylthioninium Chloride (MTC) (also known as Methylene Blue). The present invention also pertains to the resulting (high purity) compounds, compositions comprising them (e.g., tablets, capsules), and their use in methods of inactivating pathogens, and methods of medical treatment, prophylaxis, and diagnosis, etc., for example, a tauopathy; a disease of tau protein aggregation; Alzheimer's disease (AD); Pick's disease; Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); fronto temporal dementia (FTD); parkinsonism linked to chromosome 17 (FTDP-17); disinhibition-dementia-parkinsonism-amyotrophy complex (DDPAC); pallido-ponto-nigral degeneration (PPND); Guam-ALS syndrome; pallido-nigro-luysian degeneration (PNLD); cortico-basal degeneration (CBD); mild cognitive impairment (MCI); skin cancer; melanoma; methemoglobinemia; a viral infection; a bacterial infection; a protozoal infection; a parasitic infection; malaria; visceral leishmaniasis; African sleeping sickness; toxoplasmosis; giardiasis; Chagas' disease; Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection; human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; West Nile virus (WNV) infection; a synucleinopathy; Parkinson's disease (PD); dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB); multiple system atrophy (MSA); drug-induced parkinsonism; and pure autonomic failure (PAF). | 2009-10-15 |
20090259041 | QUINOLINE CARBOXYLIC ACID-O,O BIS-ACYLOXY BORATE AND PROCESS OF MAKING - The intermediate (4aS-Cis)-1-cyclopropyl-7-(2,8-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-8-yl)-6-fluoro-8-me-thoxy-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-3-quinoline carboxylic acid-O | 2009-10-15 |
20090259042 | ELECTROCHROMIC COMPOUNDS - The invention concerns electrochromic compounds of the general formula I. These compounds may be used in electrochromic devices, especially electrochromic devices comprising nanostructured films. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259043 | TRICYCLIC CYTOPROTECTIVE COMPOUNDS - Compounds of formula (I): | 2009-10-15 |
20090259044 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING SIRTUIN ACTIVITY - The present invention is based, in part, on our discovery of compounds that inhibit an activity of a sirtuin (e.g., compounds that inhibit or preferentially inhibit an activity of SIRT2) and are therefore believed useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases associated with sirtuin activity. These diseases include, but are not limited to, neurological disorders such as Parkinson's Disease (PD). | 2009-10-15 |
20090259045 | Process for production of azabicycloalkanol derivative - The object is to produce an azabicycloalkanol derivative, particularly a cis-3-substituted-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-8-ol derivative which is a useful intermediate for agricultural chemicals or pharmaceutical agents, with a good yield and at an industrially low cost. A diastereomer of an azabicyclo-C | 2009-10-15 |
20090259046 | Cyclic Amine Compounds and Agents for Pest Control - Agents for pest control comprising cyclic amine compounds represented by the formula (1) | 2009-10-15 |
20090259047 | BARIUM SALT OF BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVE - The invention relates to crystalline barium salt of (S)-omeprazole, which is (S)-5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)-methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole. The invention also relates to processes for preparing crystalline barium salt of (S)-omeprazole and pharmaceutical compositions that include the crystalline barium salt of (S)-omeprazole so prepared. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259048 | FLAVANOIDS AND ISOFLAVANOIDS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES - The present disclosure provides non-naturally occurring polyphenol compounds that upregulate the expression of Apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I). The disclosed compositions and methods can be used for treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease and related disease states, including cholesterol or lipid related disorders, such as, e.g., atherosclerosis. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259049 | 3-PHENYLPYRAZOLO[5,1-b]THIAZOLE COMPOUNDS - A compound represented by the following formula (I), or salt thereof exhibits excellent CRF receptor antagonism, and sufficient pharmacological activity, safety and pharmacokinetic properties as a drug. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259050 | 1,3-Diiodohydantoin compound and production method thereof - The present invention provides a means which can inhibit release of I | 2009-10-15 |
20090259051 | CARVEDILOL PHOSPHATE SESQUIHYDRATE - The present invention relates a novel crystalline 1-(Carbazol-4-yloxy-3-[[2-(o-methoxyphenoxy) ethyl]amino]-2-propanol phosphate sesquihydrate (Carvedilol dihydrogenphosphate sesquihydrate), methods of preparing the sesquihydrate by adding phosphoric acid to a suspension of Carvedilol in water, water miscible solvents or a mixture of water and water miscible organic solvent followed by isolating the product directly or by adding solvent. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259052 | PROCESSES OF PRODUCING GLUTAMIC ACID COMPOUNDS AND PRODUCTION INTERMEDIATES THEREFORE AND NOVEL INTERMEDIATE FOR THE PROCESSES - The present invention relates to processes of producing glutamic acid compounds, for example, monatin, which are useful as, for example, production intermediates for sweetener or pharmaceutical products. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259053 | PROCESS FOR BROMINATING ALKYLTHIOPHENES - What is described is a process for brominating alkylthiophene, in which an alkylthiophene of the general formula (I) | 2009-10-15 |
20090259054 | Methods and Compositions for the Treatment of Angiogenesis and Macular Degeneration - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of angiogenesis and macular degeneration. In preferred embodiments, the invention relates to the field of eye health. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the prevention and treatment of angiogenesis by administering compounds disclosed herein. In further embodiments, the invention relates to the prevention and treatment of macular degeneration by administering compounds disclosed herein. In still further embodiments, the invention relates to methods and compositions comprising gambogic acid and gambogic acid derivatives. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259055 | Catalytic enantioselective synthesis of flavanones and chromanones - Various chromanone, flavanone and abyssinone compounds as can be prepared enantioselectively using a chiral thiourea catalyst. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259056 | Recovery and Refining of Dianhydrosugars - A process for the production of a refined dianhydrosugar-containing product is disclosed. The process includes controlled continuous crystallization of the dianhydrosugar-containing product to produce a solution saturated with the dianhydrosugar. The saturated solution is mechanically separated, for example by centrifugation, and the crystalline product is washed. The only solvent used is water. The dianhydrosugar-containing product is upgraded to at least 99.8% purity and recovery is 95% or greater. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259057 | Dianhydrosugar Production Process - An enhanced process for the production of a dianhydrosugar, such as isosorbide, from the corresponding sugar alcohol is described. The sugar alcohol is combined with an acid catalyst and reacted at elevated temperatures and at atmospheric pressure, eliminating the need for a vacuum. High selectivity and yields are achieved. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259058 | Process for the Preparation of Prostaglandin Analogues and Intermediates Thereof - The present application provides intermediates for preparing prostaglandin analogues and processes for preparing prostaglandin analogues and intermediates thereof. The intermediates include: A compound of formula (6): | 2009-10-15 |
20090259059 | Catalyst for producing alkylene oxide, method for producing the same, and method for producing alkylene oxide using said catalyst - A catalyst for producing alkylene oxide including fine metal silver particles dispersed and supported on a carrier, wherein not less than 90% of the fine metal silver particles have silver particle diameters of 2 to 100 nm, is disclosed. The catalyst can be produced by impregnating a carrier with a liquid containing a silver compound or a silver ion; drying the carrier; and then irradiating the carrier with microwave to form fine metal silver particles in dispersed state on the carrier. This catalyst is used for producing olefin oxide by contact gas-phase oxidation of olefin by a molecular-oxygen-containing gas. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259060 | METHOD OF PROCESSING ETHANOL BYPRODUCTS AND RELATED SUBSYSTEMS - In one aspect of the invention, a method recovers oil from a concentrated byproduct, such as evaporated thin stillage formed during a dry milling process used for producing ethanol. The method includes forming a concentrate from the byproduct and recovering oil from the concentrate. The step of forming the concentrate may comprise evaporating the byproduct. Further, the step of separating the oil from the concentrate may comprise using a centrifuge and, in particular, a disk stack centrifuge. Other aspects of the invention include related methods and subsystems for recovering oil from thin stillage. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259061 | PPAR ACTIVITY REGULATORS - The object of the present invention is to provide PPAR (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor) activity regulators, which can be widely used for improving insulin resistance and preventing/treating various diseases such as diabetes, metabolic syndromes, hyperlipemia, high-blood pressure, vascular disorders, inflammation, hepatitis, fatty liver, liver fibrosis, NASH (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis) and obesity. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259062 | SURFACTANT COMPOSITIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A composition having a first hydrophobic moiety linked to a spacer, which is linked to a second hydrophobic moiety to form a Gemini surfactant is provided. Each hydrophobic moiety of the foregoing composition may include silicon. A method for linking a first hydrophobic moiety to a second hydrophobic moiety using a spacer to form a Gemini surfactant is provided. A pesticide having an active ingredient and a composition having a first hydrophobic moiety linked to a spacer, which is linked to a second hydrophobic moiety to form a Gemini surfactant is also provided. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259063 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS INDUSTRIAL PREPARATION OF FLUOROALKYLCHLOROSILANE - The present invention relates to a system, to a reactor and to a process for continuous industrial performance of a reaction wherein an α,β-unsaturated fluorine-substituted olefin A is reacted with an HSi compound B in the presence of a catalyst C and optionally of further assistants, and the system is based at least on the combination of reactants ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090259064 | SYNTHESIS OF PHOSPHONIC ACID LABELED COMPOUNDS - High purity isotopically labeled phosphonic acid esters can be obtained from isotopically enriched Chloro[ | 2009-10-15 |
20090259065 | METHODS OF MAKING ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY METATHESIS AND HYDROCYANATION - The invention is directed to methods of making organic compounds by metathesis and hydrocyanation. The method of the invention may be used, for example, to make industrial important organic compounds such as diacids, diesters, acid-amines, acid-alcohols, acid-nitriles, ester-amines, ester-alcohols, and ester-nitriles. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259066 | Method for preparing prostaglandin F analogue - A method for preparing a prostaglandin F analogue represented by the following formula (I) is disclosed, | 2009-10-15 |
20090259067 | PROCESS FOR THE TRANSESTERIFICATION OF ESTERS - The invention relates to a method for transesterification of at least one component comprising at least one ester group with at least one component comprising at least one hydroxyl group, wherein the red mud produced in the Bayer process used for producing aluminum is added to the method as a reaction-promoting component. The invention also relates to the use of carboxylic acid salts produced during the transesterification method as plant treating agents and as detergents in cleaning and washing agents. The invention also relates to the use of dealkalized red mud obtained by means of the method according to the invention as the iron-contributing component of an iron fertilizer which can be used in particular in agriculture and to which limestone can also be added. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259068 | REACTION SYSTEMS FOR MAKING N-(PHOSPHONOMETHYL) GLYCINE COMPOUNDS - This invention generally relates to liquid phase oxidation processes for making N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine (also known in the agricultural chemical industry as glyphosate) and related compounds. This invention, for example, particularly relates to processes wherein an N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid (NPMIDA) substrate (i.e., N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid, a salt of N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid, or an ester of N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid) is continuously oxidized to form an N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine product (i.e., N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine, a salt of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine, or an ester of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine). This invention also, for example, particularly relates to processes wherein an N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid substrate is oxidized to form an N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine product, which, in turn, is crystallized (at least in part) in an adiabatic crystallizer. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259069 | Optimized Liquid-Phase Oxidation - Disclosed is an optimized process and apparatus for more efficiently and economically carrying out the liquid-phase oxidation of an oxidizable compound. Such liquid-phase oxidation is carried out in a bubble column reactor that provides for a highly efficient reaction at relatively low temperatures. When the oxidized compound is para-xylene and the product from the oxidation reaction is crude terephthalic acid (CTA), such CTA product can be purified and separated by more economical techniques than could be employed if the CTA were formed by a conventional high-temperature oxidation process. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259070 | METHOD FOR REGENERATING CATALYST FOR THE PRODUCTION OF METHACRYLIC ACID AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING METHACRYLIC ACID - A catalyst for the production of methacrylic acid comprising a heteropolyacid compound containing phosphorus and molybdenum is regenerated by a method comprising the steps of heat-treating a mixture containing a deactivated catalyst, water, a nitrate ion and an ammonium ion having a molar ratio to the nitrate ion of 1.3 or less at a temperature of at least 100° C., drying the mixture to obtain a dried catalyst, and calcining the dried catalyst. The regenerated catalyst has substantially the same catalytic activity as a fresh catalyst in a gas phase catalytic oxidation reaction of methacrolein, isobutylaldehyde, isobutane or isobutyric acid to prepare methacrylic acid. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259071 | METHOD FOR REGENERATING CATALYST FOR THE PRODUCTION OF METHACRYLIC ACID AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING METHACRYLIC ACID - A catalyst for the production of methacrylic acid comprising a heteropolyacid compound containing phosphorus and molybdenum is regenerated by a method comprises the steps of heat-treating a deactivated catalyst at a temperature of at least 350° C., mixing the deactivated catalyst with water, a nitrate ion and an ammonium ion, then drying the mixture to obtain a dried catalyst, and calcining the dried catalyst. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259072 | METHOD FOR REMOVING IODIDE COMPOUND FROM ORGANIC ACID - An iodide compound is adsorbed and removed from an organic acid containing the iodide compound as an impurity by passing the organic acid through a packed bed of a cation-exchange resin having silver ion carried thereon at 50° C. or lower. The cation-exchange resin is a macroporous-type resin with an average particle size of 0.3 to 0.6 mm and an average pore size of 15 to 28 nm, and silver ion substitutes for 40 to 60% of the active site. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259073 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ALDEHYDE USING BISPHOSPHITE AND GROUP 8-10 METAL COMPOUND, AND SUCH BISPHOSPHITE - A bisphosphite represented by the general formula (I):
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20090259074 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF ALCOHOL COMPOUND - A process for the production of an alcohol compound represented by the formula (3): | 2009-10-15 |
20090259075 | Method for Producing 4-(Methylthio)Butane-1,2-Diol - A method for producing 4-(methylthio)butane-1,2-diol which comprises reacting 3-butene-1,2-diol with methanethiol in the presence of at least one nitrogen-containing compound selected from a nitrogen-containing aromatic compound and a tertiary amine compound and a carboxylic acid compound. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259076 | PROCESS FOR CONVERTING A CARBONACEOUS MATERIAL TO METHANE, METHANOL AND/OR DIMETHYL ETHER USING MICROCHANNEL PROCESS TECHNOLOGY - This invention relates to a process for converting a carbonaceous material to a desired product comprising methane, methanol and/or dimethyl ether, the process comprising: gasifying the carbonaceous material at a temperature in excess of about 700° C. to form synthesis gas; and flowing the synthesis gas through two or more reaction zones in a microchannel reactor to convert the synthesis gas to the desired product. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259077 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ALKYLENE GLYCOL - The invention provides a process for the preparation of an alkylene glycol from an alkylene oxide. Alkylene oxide reacts with carbon dioxide in the presence of a carboxylation catalyst to provide alkylene carbonate; alkylene carbonate reacts with water in the presence of a hydrolysis catalyst to provide alkylene glycol. An initial charge of the carboxylation catalyst and an initial charge of the hydrolysis catalyst are added, the degradation and activity of the hydrolysis catalyst are monitored, and when the activity of the hydrolysis catalyst has fallen below a minimum level, an additional charge of the hydrolysis catalyst is added. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259078 | Methods For Recovery of Alcohols From Dilute Aqueous Alcohol Feed Streams - Methods for recovery of at least one alcohol from dilute aqueous alcohol feed streams are described. The methods include steps of a) providing a source of a dilute aqueous alcohol feed stream including at least one alcohol; b) substantially removing any solids from the dilute aqueous alcohol feed stream to form a feed stream substantially devoid of solids; c) circulating the feed stream substantially devoid of solids through a liquid-liquid extraction system having multiple equilibrium stages; d) recovering a raffinate phase substantially depleted in the at least one alcohol and an extract phase substantially enriched in the at least one alcohol; e) passing the extract phase to a recovery system wherein the extract phase is subjected to microwave radiation; f) recovering the volatilized product; and g) recycling the solvent to the liquid-liquid extraction system. The microwave radiation substantially heats the alcohol but not the solvent to form a volatilized product of substantially pure alcohol. The methods further include optional steps of removing any residual water from the substantially pure alcohol product to form a fuel-grade alcohol. The liquid-liquid extraction system can be a hydrophobic, microporous membrane extraction system having a plurality of hollow fibers. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259079 | Process for the Production of Dichlorotrifluoroethane - A process for the production of dichlorotrifluoroethane is described. The process comprises reacting perchloroethylene with hydrogen fluoride (HF) at elevated temperature in the vapour phase in at least one reactor in the presence of a fluorination catalyst. The process is operated so that the increase in temperature across the or each reactor from the inlet side to the outlet side is controlled. The dichlorotrifluoroethane may be purified and then used as it is or used to prepare pentafluoroethane. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259080 | Processes for the Separation of Methane from a Gas Stream - Processes for the catalytic conversion of a carbonaceous composition into a gas stream comprising methane are provided. In addition, the processes provide for the generation of a hydrogen-enriched gas stream and, optionally, a carbon monoxide-enriched gas stream, which can be mixed or used separately as an energy source for subsequent catalytic gasification processes. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259081 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING HEATING VALUE OF NATURAL GAS - Disclosed is a system for reducing a heating value of natural gas. The system includes a heat exchanger to liquefy a portion of components having high heating values, a gas-liquid separator to separate the liquefied component, and a nitrogen adding mechanism to add nitrogen to remaining non-liquefied components. The system includes an additional heat exchanger to cool and liquefy the remaining non-liquefied components after the gas-liquid separator separates the liquefied component from the natural gas. The heat exchangers employ cold heat generated upon regasification of LNG. The system can reduce the heating value of natural gas composed of a variety of hydrocarbon components according to requirements of a place of demand by separating the component with the higher heating value from the natural gas to allow the separated component to be used as fuel, thereby reducing an overall size and operating costs of the system. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259082 | INTEGRATED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUEL COMPOSITION FROM BIOMASS - A method of producing a fuel composition from a bio-oil feedstock is provided, wherein the bio-oil feedstock is subjected to a step of oil extraction to produce a bio-oil and deoiled residue. At least a portion of the deoiled residue is gasified to produce a hydrogen-containing gas. The bio-oil is subjected to an upgrading process to ultimately produce a fuel composition. At least a part of the hydrogen-containing gas produced in the gasification of deoiled residue is used in the upgrading process of producing a fuel composition. The upgrading process, which can involve hydro-treating, hydroisomerization and at least one separation step, produces light hydrocarbons in addition to the product fuel composition. The light hydrocarbons can be used in the gasification operation, e.g., to reduce tar formation. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259083 | METHOD OF REGENERATING RUTHENIUM CATALYSTS FOR THE HYDROGENATION OF BENZENE - The present patent application describes a method of regenerating a ruthenium catalyst for the hydrogenation of benzene, which comprises flushing the catalyst with inert gas in a regeneration step until the original activity or part of the original activity has been attained. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259084 | Feed Pretreating - This invention provides for a process for the alkylation of an aromatic hydrocarbon stream having impurities in which a hydrocarbon feedstock is contacted with a first molecular sieve comprising Linde type X molecular sieve and having a Si/Al molar ratio of less than about 5 to remove at least a portion of said impurities and to produce a partially treated aromatic hydrocarbon stream; and then contacting said partially treated hydrocarbons stream with a second molecular sieve comprising a zeolite Y and having a Si/Al molar ratio of greater than about 5 to remove substantially all of the remaining portion of said impurities to produce a fully treated hydrocarbon feedstock having a reduced amount of impurities. The fully treated hydrocarbon feedstock is contacted with an alkylating agent in the presence of an alkylation catalyst having a cycle length and under alkylation conditions to produce an alkylated aromatic hydrocarbon stream. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259085 | Semi-Rigid Linked Diamines, Precursors Therefor, And Transition Metal Diamido Complexes As Catalysts For Olefin Polymerization Processes - The invention relates to a process for producing a complex for use in olefin polymerization and oligomerization of the general formula (III): | 2009-10-15 |
20090259086 | Process for Producing Olefins - The present invention relates to a process for the production of mono-olefin(s) from a feedstock comprising of at least one monohydric aliphatic paraffinic alcohol. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259087 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PROPYLENE AND INDUSTRIAL PLANT THEREOF - The present invention provides a process for the preparation of propylene from a hydrocarbon feed containing one or more C | 2009-10-15 |
20090259088 | Magnetic presser-expander device and treatment method using such device - A magnetic presser-expander device for biological structures, constituted by two or more rare-earth magnets and means for applying said magnets to the skin, and methods for treating an alteration of an osteoarticular and/or musculoskeletal structure, a hematoma, an edema or an articular effusion by means of the presser-expander device. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259089 | Expandable catheter for delivery of fluids - A multi lumen catheter is made from a number of thin walled flexible tubes bonded together to form an inner lumen. The inner lumen can withstand vacuum when the outside tubes are pressurized. During insertion the tubes are compressed and collapsed. The tubes expand by the pressure of the pumped fluid. At the point the catheter enters the body the expansion is restricted to a smaller diameter than the rest of the catheter. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259090 | BONE CONDUCTION HEARING DEVICE HAVING ACOUSTIC FEEDBACK REDUCTION SYSTEM - A bone anchored hearing device, comprises: a housing, a sound input element positioned in the housing configured to receive sound signals, and a transducer positioned in the housing configured to generate vibrations representative of the sound signals received by the sound input device. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259091 | BONE CONDUCTION DEVICE HAVING A PLURALITY OF SOUND INPUT DEVICES - The present invention relates to a bone conduction device for enhancing the hearing of a recipient is provided. The bone conduction device may include a first sound input device configured to receive sound signals and generate a first electrical signal representative of the signal, a second sound input device configured to receive sound signals and generate a second electrical signal representative of the signal, electronic circuitry configured to select at least one of the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal, and an electronics module configured to generate a third electrical signal representing the sound signals based on at least of the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259092 | Adjustable Sling and Method of Treating Pelvic Conditions - Systems for providing support within the pelvic region of a patient. The systems can include an elongated incontinence sling having a central support portion adapted to be positioned to support any one of the urethra or anus, and a sling tension adjustment mechanism operatively attached to the elongated sling. The sling tension adjustment mechanism can include a plunger device adapted for traversal within an interior of the housing, and an inflatable bladder provided within the housing to selectively control traversal of the plunger. Alternatively, the adjustment mechanism can include a bobbin device within the housing and one or more retention devices to selectively restrict unwinding of a suture from the bobbin device. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259093 | ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTER WITH PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR - A biologically implantable artificial sphincter system and methods of using the same is disclosed. The artificial sphincter system disclosed herein comprises a sphincter band and a piezoelectric element, both of which are adapted and configured for coordinated operation to open and/or close a body cavity. The artificial sphincter systems are useful in the treatment of urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and reflux disorders. The implanted artificial sphincter can also provide a signal to the recipient to urinate or defecate. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259094 | Method and Apparatus for Prolapse Repair - A pelvic implant having a central support portion, and a plurality of extension members, is provided. The extension members can be positioned or extend from the central support portion in opposing pairs. The extension members are generally attached to the central support portion at respective junctions (e.g., via rivets), and sheaths or covers can be employed to cover at least a length or portion of the extension members. Further, one or more spanning members can extend from a first of the opposed and paired extensions to the opposing extension, e.g., under or across the central portion and the respective junctions to provide additional tensile strength for the implant during deployment or implantation. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259096 | BODY-CAVITY IMAGE OBESERVATION APPARATUS - An object of the present invention is to enable clearly identifying whether a body-cavity image displayed on a display unit is based on data which is directly received by a viewer itself, or whether the body-cavity image displayed on the display unit is based on data received by another receiving device. An identification notifying unit presents different identification modes such as a capsule mark and a cable mark | 2009-10-15 |
20090259097 | Cannula visualization arrangement - The device described is a minimally-invasive surgical cannula that houses a miniature camera initially positioned at the inferior aspect of the distal cannula. Once indwelling in the operative space, the distal cannula ring is rotated 180° via a longitudinal pivot to reposition the camera superiorly. Repositioned, the camera is at a distance of twice the OD (OD) of the cannula. The manipulable cannula camera allows both minimally invasive operative instrumentation and superior operative vision via a single operative cannula. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259098 | Apparatus and method for endoscopic 3D data collection - An endoscopic apparatus includes a light-generating mechanism for generating at least one modulated measuring beam, a light-transmitting mechanism for conducting the measuring beam onto an area to be observed, where the light-transmitting mechanism includes an illuminating lens, in addition to a light-imaging mechanism for imaging a signal beam from the area to be observed at least onto a phase-sensitive image sensor, which includes a number of pixels, where the light-imaging mechanism includes an imaging lens. At least one additional image sensor is provided and the light-imaging mechanism includes a beam-splitter and/or an optical switch, where at least one adaptive lens is provided for adapting the fields of vision of the image sensors. As a result, an apparatus is created for endoscopic 3D data collection that is suitable for various types of image sensors. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259099 | IMAGE-BASED CONTROL SYSTEMS - Image-based control systems and methods automate the adjustment of medical devices. An image based-control system for an endoscope can include, in addition to the endoscope, a processing system and an actuator. The processing system can receive an image from an image capture device of the endoscope. Based on coordinates of a lumen in the image, the processing system can instruct the actuator to reorient the capture device to direct the capture device toward the lumen. The actuator can be coupled to a manual controller of the endoscope, such that the actuator can reorient the capture device via the manual controller. An image-based control method can include receiving an image from the capture device of the endoscope; identifying coordinates of a lumen in the image; mapping such coordinates to a physical position of the lumen relative to the capture device; and instructing an actuator to adjust an orientation of the endoscope. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259100 | ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM - An endoscopic system is composed by connecting an endoscope and peripheral equipment. The endoscope has an endoscope main body, and an imaging unit, which is slender imaging optics. The endoscope is constructed so that the endoscope main body and imaging unit are freely connectable and separable. The endoscope main body has an insertion part which is inserted into an abdominal cavity, a branch member, which is a middle end of the endoscope main body, and provided in a proximal end portion of the insertion part, a first extension part provided in the proximal end portion of the branch member, a main body operation unit provided in a proximal end portion of the first extension part, a universal cord, and a connection unit, which is provided in a proximal end portion of the universal cord, and is connected to the peripheral equipment. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259101 | IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS AND ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE SAME - An image pickup apparatus is provided with a prism unit, two solid image pickup devices, two FPCs electrically connected to the solid image pickup devices and on which an electronic component is mounted, respectively, and two communication cables for supplying power to the electronic components through the FPCs and carrying out signal transmission/receiving with the solid image pickup devices, in which a first communication cable and a second communication cable are arranged adjacently and disposed so that a line connecting a center of the first communication cable to a center of the second communication cable is in a diagonal direction of an incident face of the second solid image pickup device in a plane perpendicular to an optical axis O of an objective lens unit. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259102 | ENDOSCOPIC VISION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a novel endoscope or an optical large view endoscopic system with improved depth perception. In particular, a multiple viewpoint endoscope system comprising a multiple viewpoint camera setup and/or an intelligent or cognitive image control system and display device particularly adapted for localising internal structures within a cavity or an enclosing structure, such as an animal body, for instance the abdomen of an animal or human, or for localising a real or synthetic image of such internal structures within an overview image or on an overview 3D model. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259103 | Endoscope cooling device and endoscope system - The endoscope cooling device for cooling an insertion portion having a bending portion that can be bent is provided with a guide tube into which the insertion portion including the bending portion is inserted to form a flow path of a cooling fluid between the insertion portion and the guide tube. The guide tube is provided with a cover portion for covering the bending portion, and other portions of the guide tube excluding the cover portion are more rigid than the cover portion. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259104 | ENDOSCOPIC OVERTUBE, TREATMENT INSTRUMENT AND ENDOSCOPE INCORPORATED INTO ENDOSCOPIC OVERTUBE, AND TREATMENT INSTRUMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING ENDOSCOPIC OVERTUBE - An endoscopic overtube of the present invention includes an endoscope insertion passage through which an endoscope is inserted, a treatment instrument insertion passage through which a treatment instrument is inserted, and an ultrasound transmission medium distributor capable of distributing an ultrasound transmission medium from the treatment instrument insertion passage to the endoscope insertion pass age. The thus configured endoscopic overtube of the present invention can hold the ultrasound transmission medium, excel in placing the ultrasound transmission medium, and smoothly supply the ultrasound transmission medium into the treatment instrument insertion passage. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259105 | MEDICAL TREATMENT SYSTEM AND SUTURING METHOD - A medical treatment system including an endoscope, a treatment tool that is inserted in a channel of the endoscope, and a holder that holds the treatment tool in a manner that enables a user who operates the endoscope to move the treatment tool forward and backward and rotate the treatment tool, with the treatment tool having a treatment portion that performs treatment on a living body; a wire for operating the treatment portion whose distal end is connected to the treatment portion; a sheath portion that has a first sheath that is formed with a coil and in which the wire is inserted in a manner capable of moving forward and backward in the axial direction, and a second sheath that is formed with a coil of a plurality of layers and provided on the outside of the first sheath; and an operating portion to which the base end of the wire is connected and enables forward/backward and rotation operation of the wire; and with the holder holding the operating portion so as to be in a predetermined positional relation with respect to the endoscope. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259106 | RETRACTOR SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL APPLICATIONS FOR DETECTING CHARACTERISTIC PARAMETERS OF ORGANIC TISSUES - This patent describes a retractor system for surgical applications of the type used to retract organic tissues not involved in an operation, in an area where such an operation is to be performed, of the type comprising at least one spatula equipped with at least one spatula body ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090259107 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO DECREASE TISSUE TRAUMA DURING SURGERY - Methods and devices are disclosed to reduce the tissue trauma that occurs when a physician retracts or otherwise deforms a patient's tissues for surgery or other medical procedures. In one part, methods and devices are disclosed for controlling the force and pace of retraction to reduce tissue trauma. In another part, methods and devices are disclosed for applying an oscillating load when opening. In another part, pads that cool the tissue around the incision are disclosed. In another part, pads that elute drugs into the tissues of the tissue margin are disclosed. In another part, methods and devices are disclosed that self-align components of the retractor and engage hard tissues directly to avoid soft tissue damage. In another part, pads that engage tissues to cushion, to sense tissue state, and to modulate tissue state are disclosed. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259108 | Surgical Access System and Related Methods - A system for accessing a surgical target site and related methods, involving an initial distraction system for creating an initial distraction corridor, and an assembly capable of distracting from the initial distraction corridor to a secondary distraction corridor and thereafter sequentially receiving a plurality of retractor blades for retracting from the secondary distraction corridor to thereby create an operative corridor to the surgical target site, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures before, during, and after the establishment of an operative corridor to a surgical target site. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259109 | Sternum retractor device - A sternum retractor device is disclosed suitable for temporarily maintaining a selected gap between two sternal stumps during cardiac surgical procedures. The device comprises a pair of jaws configured so as to be inserted between the stumps and shaped for firmly engaging the stumps, an actuator connected to the jaws for controlling their mutual closing and opening movements, and a member for controlled feed or withdrawal of a selected biocompatible actuator fluid in/from the actuator, thereby enabling the achievement and maintenance of the gap required between the stumps as well as the progressive reduction of the gap as a function of a patient's condition. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259110 | PROCESS AND A DEVICE FOR SURGICAL TREATMENT OF RECTAL AND HAEMORRHOIDAL PROLAPSE - A process for surgical operations on a rectal/haemorrhoidal prolapse comprises stages of realising, in the anal canal, at least a first circular stitching at a first portion of a haemorrhoidal prolapse; realising at least a second circular stitching in a second portion of the haemorrhoidal prolapse, and nearing the first circular stitching and the second circular stitching in order to create a constriction of the haemorrhoidal prolapse. The invention also relates to a device, preferably for actuating the process, which comprises a hollow divaricator ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090259111 | Method for analyzing mitochondrial function - A method for analyzing the mitochondrial function of a subject involves: conducting a first test wherein the average oxygen consumption of the subject during exercise is measured while the subject is breathing air having a first oxygen concentration, preferably room air having a concentration of 20-21% by weight; conducting a second test wherein the average oxygen consumption of the subject during exercise is measured while the subject is breathing air having a second oxygen concentration, preferably air having an oxygen concentration of 30-33% by weight; measuring first and second energy quotients obtained from the first and second tests, respectively; and then using the energy quotients to calculate the subject's Mitochondrial Factor. The Mitochondrial Factor is directly proportional to the subject's mitochondrial efficiency and function. If conducted periodically, the method can be used to determine whether the subject's mitochondrial efficiency is increasing or decreasing over time. The rate of increase or decrease will indicate the subject's risk of developing one or more age-related diseases. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259112 | Sensors - The present disclosure relates to sensors and systems associated with the sensors. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259113 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING PAIN LEVEL - A system and method for determining pain level is disclosed herein. The method comprises: monitoring the gestures of a patient continuously using a video imager. From the monitored gestures a patient-status corresponding to at least one clinical factor is identified and the patient-status is automatically recorded in an electronic medical record (EMR). The method and system describes an exemplary embodiment of determining pain level of a patient in a clinical environment using facial expressions and sound. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259114 | NON-INVASIVE OPTICAL SENSOR - An apparatus includes a sensor body, a circuit board, a cable, at least one light emitting device, and at least one photodetector. The circuit board is enclosed within the sensor body and includes at least one conductive trace and at least one aperture. The cable is coupled to the at least one conductive trace. The cable includes a shield conductor and a signal conductor. The at least one light emitting device is coupled to the circuit board and is configured to emit light into a tissue. The at least one photodetector includes a planar active area coupled to the circuit board and is configured to provide an output signal based on light detected by the active area. The planar active area is aligned with the aperture. The output signal is coupled to the cable. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259115 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING BLOOD OXYGEN SATURATIONS VALUES USING COMPLEX NUMBER ENCODING - The disclosure includes pulse oximetry systems and methods for determining point-by-point saturation values by encoding photoplethysmographs in the complex domain and processing the complex signals. The systems filter motion artifacts and other noise using a variety of techniques, including statistical analysis such as correlation, or phase filtering. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259116 | Method and Apparatus for Processing a Pulsatile Biometric Signal - A method for processing a pulsatile signal of light reflected from a living subject can include the step of activating a light source to transmit light to the living subject during an accumulation time. The method can include the step of detecting at least one sample of the light reflected from the living subject using a detector unit and determining if the sample(s) of light approaches a saturation level of the detector unit. The method can include the step of adjusting the accumulation time to prevent saturation of the detector unit if it has been determined that the at least one sample of light has approached a saturation level of the detector unit. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259117 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN TISSUE-SPECIFIC AND SYSTEMIC CAUSES OF CHANGES IN OXYGEN SATURATION IN TISSUE AND ORGANS - A method for monitoring oxygen saturation that includes the following steps: (i) measuring an oxygen saturation of a target area of a person or animal over time; (ii) measuring an oxygen saturation of a reference area of the person or animal over time; and (iii) classifying the oxygen saturation status of the target area based upon a comparison of the oxygen saturation of the target area relative to the oxygen saturation of the reference area over time. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259118 | Shallow Implantable Analyte Sensor with Rapid Physiological Response - Methods and devices to detect analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include analyte sensors designed so that at least a portion of the sensor is positionable beneath a skin surface in the dermal layer. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259119 | CATHETER HAVING MAPPING ASSEMBLY - A mapping catheter comprises a catheter body and a mapping assembly. The catheter body has an outer wall, proximal and distal ends, and at least one lumen extending therethrough. The mapping assembly comprises a generally straight proximal region attached to the catheter body, a generally circular main region distal the proximal region having an outer circumference, and a generally straight distal region distal the main region. The mapping assembly also comprises a support member having shape-memory, a non-conductive covering over the support member, and a plurality of electrodes on the non-conductive covering along the generally circular main region. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259120 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS AND IMAGE GENERATING METHOD - A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes a first navigator data processor that generates a first phase profile based on first navigator data acquired by executing a first navigator sequence, generates a position profile indicative of a relationship between a plurality of region positions and time at which the first navigator sequence is executed, and detects a specific position in the position profile. A second navigator data processor generates a second phase profile based on second navigator data acquired by executing a second navigator sequence, detects the position of each region with respect to each second phase profile within a reference range set so as to contain the specific position, based on each second phase profile, and acquires the same as its corresponding position data. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259121 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE STRESS MRI - A system and method for cardiovascular exercise stress magnetic resonance using a MRI-compatible treadmill and real-time imaging. The treadmill comprises non-ferromagnetic components so that it may be used in proximity to a MRI scanner. The treadmill is positioned adjacent to the MRI scan table. A treadmill control system is used to control the speed and grade of the treadmill to allow it to perform a wide range of exercise protocols. Patients complete an exercise protocol on the treadmill and are then moved to the MRI scan table. Images are acquired as quickly as possible post-exercise to more accurately diagnose cardiovascular disease in patients. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259122 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MRI-GUIDED BREAST INTERVENTIONS - A method and apparatus for radially compressing bodily tissue and performing medical procedures from a selected one of a plurality of circumferential positions and angles, a selected one of a plurality of different elevations and elevational angles. Some embodiments include a tissue-compression fixture having members that are configured to be moved to radially compress bodily tissue such that each of a plurality of areas of biological tissue are exposed between the plurality of members, and wherein the fixture is compatible with use in an MRI machine in operation; an actuator having a receiver for a medical-procedure probe; and a computer system operatively coupled to the actuator to move the probe. The computer receives user commands, and based on the commands, moves the actuator to a selected one of a plurality of different positions around the tissue-compression fixture and then extends the probe into the patient. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259123 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR 3D ACQUISITION, 3D VISUALIZATION AND COMPUTER GUIDED SURGERY USING NUCLEAR PROBES - A device for 3D acquisition, 3D visualization and computer guided surgery with a tracking system, which can be for example an external optical tracking system ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090259124 | METHOD OF LOCATING THE TIP OF A CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER - Methods of locating a tip of a central venous catheter (“CVC”) relative to the superior vena cava, sino-atrial node, right atrium, and/or right ventricle using electrocardiogram data. The CVC includes at least one electrode. In particular embodiments, the CVC includes two or three pairs of electrodes. Further, depending upon the embodiment implemented, one or more electrodes may be attached to the patient's skin. The voltage across the electrodes is used to generate a P wave. A reference deflection value is determined for the P wave detected when the tip is within the proximal superior vena cava. Then, the tip is advanced and a new deflection value determined. A ratio of the new and reference deflection values is used to determine a tip location. The ratio may be used to instruct a user to advance or withdraw the tip. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259125 | Bioabsorbable Marker Having Radiopaque Constituents And Method of Using the Same - A temporary bioabsorbable-radiopaque marker for use on an implantable endoprosthesis. The bioabsorbable-radiopaque marker is adapted to be disposed on or adjacent an implantable endoprosthesis in a body lumen for a predetermined amount of time until the bioabsorbable and radiopaque materials are absorbed or dispersed in the body. | 2009-10-15 |
20090259126 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DELIVERING INJECTIONS - Device and method are provided for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries to the spine by injecting drugs into the diseased or injured area. The device and method of the subject invention provide improvements to patient and operator safety, along with ease-of-use and convenience improvements over conventional techniques. | 2009-10-15 |