45th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 50 |
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20100286499 | MULTI-BEND STEERABLE MAPPING CATHETER - An electrophysiology catheter introduced through the groin and inferior vena cava into the right side of the heart comprises an elongate flexible shaft having a steerable distal section and a prolapsing section located proximally of the distal section. The distal section is inserted into the coronary sinus and a back-steering force is applied to the catheter to anchor the distal section therein, after which the catheter is further advanced to prolapse the prolapsing section against the high right atrium. Electrical pathways in both the coronary sinus and the high right atrium are mapped using respective electrode pairs carried on the distal and prolapsing sections of the catheter. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286500 | Method for determining the spatial distribution of magnetic resonance signals through multi-dimensional rf excitation pulses - A method for determining the spatial distribution of magnetic resonance signals from an imaging area, wherein nuclear spins are excited in a spatially encoded fashion through multi-dimensional RF pulses, is characterized in that in a definition step, a resolution grid with resolution grid cells is predetermined, and in accordance with a predetermined phase encoding scheme, an excitation pattern is defined for each phase encoding step, in which the amplitudes within the imaging area are set in accordance with a predetermined distribution identically for each phase encoding step, the amplitudes of the residual resolution grid cells are set to zero, and the phases of the resolution grid cells within the imaging area are set in accordance with the phase encoding scheme,
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20100286501 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AN OBJECT OF INTEREST IN A MEDICAL SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for monitoring an object of interest ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100286502 | FREQUENCY REFERENCING FOR CHEMICAL EXCHANGE SATURATION TRANSFER (CEST) MRI - A water saturation shift referencing (WASSR) technique performed using a magnetic resonance scanner comprises: acquiring a spatial map of Z spectra that encompass the water center frequency using sufficiently low saturation power and sufficiently acquisition short duration selected such that symmetry of the Z spectra is not obscured by magnetization transfer but dominated by direct water saturation effects so that the spectrum is substantially symmetric; and performing a symmetry analysis on the substantially symmetric Z spectra to generate a spatial map of the water center frequency. WASSR-corrected chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) imaging is disclosed as an illustrative example. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286503 | METHOD AND CONTROL DEVICE TO OPERATE A MAGNETIC RESONANCE SYSTEM - In a method of a magnetic resonance system and a method and computer-readable storage medium for the operation thereof to acquire magnetic resonance image data of an examination subject, wherein magnetic resonance system has a number of subsystems and a control device, a number of adjustment measurements to adjust at least one subsystem for making a medical diagnostic data acquisition are implemented through the control device. In these adjustment measurements, an adjustment volume associated with the appertaining adjustment measurement is taken into account that encompasses at least one region of a body containing the examination subject. For this purpose, markings established by the control device within image data of the examination subject and characterizing the spatial occupation (position and orientation) and/or a dimension of the examination subject are determined. Based on these markings the spatial occupation and extent of an adjustment volume for an adjustment measurement are determined automatically by the control device. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286504 | Contrast Enhanced MRA With Highly Constrained Backprojection Reconstruction Using Phase Contrast Composite Image - Mask projection views are obtained prior to the arrival of a contrast agent during a dynamic contrast enhanced MRA study. After the arrival of the contrast agent, a set of undersampled contrast enhanced projection views are obtained for each of a plurality of time frames. Corresponding mask projection views are subtracted from the contrast enhanced projection views to provide sparse contrast enhanced projection view sets. A phase contrast scan of a region of interest is performed prior to or after the arrival of the contrast agent. The phase contrast image is used as a composite image in a HYPR reconstruction of the sparse projection view sets to produce first pass contrast enhanced images. Iterative HYPR reconstructions can also be performed to remove venous information from the reconstructed images. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286505 | Irradiating Coil And Magnetic Resonance Imaging Apparatus Using The Same - An irradiating coil includes a first ring conductor located on a plane, a second ring conductor having a smaller diameter than a diameter of the first ring conductor and located substantially on the plane of the first ring conductor, a plurality of first line conductors connected the first ring conductor and to the second ring conductor, and an arrangement for making uniform a radio-frequency-pulse that is transmitted by the irradiating coil. The pulse uniforming arrangement includes a diverger which diverges a current flow of the first line conductors. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286506 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A POSITION OF AN INSTRUMENT WITHIN A BODY CAVITY - A method for determining the depth, direction, and/or angle of an instrument inserted into a cavity in which a user compares the light output of a light source assembly at a distal end of the instrument with known light outputs for that light source assembly. The instrument may include a plurality of light source assemblies having light outputs of different colors and intensities. The instrument may be an introducer that enables a port, e.g., a foam port, to be accurately positioned within an incision. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286507 | DETERMINING THE POSITION OF A NEEDLE - An arrangement for determining the position of a needle in an organ system and a method utilizing the arrangement in cosmetic treatment or cosmetic surgery. The arrangement ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100286508 | TOOL FOR DETECTING PLANES OF A BONE AND ASSIGNED DATA PROCESSING METHOD - The present application relates to a tool for detecting planes which are defined by anatomical landmarks, comprising a first and a second level abutment area for placing onto a body structure, wherein the first and second abutment areas have a predetermined position relative to each other, and comprising a tool marker device which has a stationary position relative to the first and second abutment areas. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286509 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING PROCEDURES ON TARGET LOCATIONS IN THE BODY - A method of performing a medical procedure on target tissue within the body includes immobilizing the target tissue with an immobilization device, positioning an insertion tool (e.g., a needle, a needle and marker wire, a needle gun, etc.) to be inserted into the target tissue on the immobilization device based on at least one reading of the target tissue, and inserting the insertion tool into the target tissue. An immobilization device for performing methods includes a frame assembly, a tissue immobilization assembly coupled to the frame assembly, the tissue immobilization assembly including a structure adapted to immobilize tissue, and a needle assembly releasably connectable to the frame assembly. The needle assembly includes a needle capable of being inserted into the immobilized tissue. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286510 | USE OF FLUORESCENT PHOSPHOLIPID ETHER COMPOUNDS IN BIOPSIES - The invention generally relates to the use of novel fluorescent phospholipid compounds and compositions comprising these compounds in biopsy applications. A preferred compound of the present invention has the following structural formula: | 2010-11-11 |
20100286511 | METHOD FOR DISPLAYING IMAGE DATA OF A PART OF A PATIENT'S BODY - The invention relates to a method for displaying image data of a part of a patient's body, in which the part of the patient's body comprising regions which are provided with a radiation-emitting contrast agent is detected in a first step by means of a detection device, wherein during the first step, the intensity of the radiation emitted by the regions provided with the contrast agent is higher than the intensity of other radiation which can be detected by the detection device and which is emitted by the detected part of the patient's body, wherein a patient image data set is produced on the basis of the detected radiation, and wherein the patient image data set is displayed to a user by means of an output device in a second step. The invention also relates to a device for displaying image data of a part of a patient's body, comprising: a detection device which comprises at least one camera for detecting radiation emitted by regions of the part of the patient's body which are provided with a radiation-emitting contrast agent; a computational unit which produces a patient image data set on the basis of the images detected by the detection device; and an output device for displaying the patient image data set produced. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286512 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARATION, DELIVERY AND MONITORING OF RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS - In one aspect, systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which a dispensing station dispenses a large quantity of a radiotracer to one or more positron emission tomography imaging stations. In some aspects a quality control unit verifies the quality of the radiotracer. In some embodiments, components of the system are coupled by a local area network. In some aspects, each positron emission tomography imaging station includes an injector system, a physiological monitoring device, and a positron emission tomography scanner. All of the devices can be controlled by a computer system. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286513 | Plunger Adapter for Coaxial Syringe System - A syringe assembly ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100286514 | CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT BETWEEN LINEAR AND NONLINEAR SCATTERERS - A method for creating an acoustic observation of a target volume, the method comprising the steps of transmitting a group of at least two acoustic pulses towards the target volume, receiving at least one detector an echo of the group scattered from the target volume, the echo having linear and nonlinear components, processing the scattered signal in such a way as to enhance at least part of the nonlinear component (and suppress the linear component) of the scattered signal in a signal P | 2010-11-11 |
20100286515 | Novel Methods and Devices for Noninvasive Measurement of Energy Absorbers in Blood - Various embodiments of the present invention include devices for use in determining the concentration of a tissue energy absorber (e.g., hemoglobin) in an individual's blood. In particular embodiments, the device includes a photometric device (e.g., a pulse oximeter) and an imaging device (e.g., an ultrasound imaging device or other suitable imaging device), and the device is adapted for: (A) using the photometric device to measure a change in mass of the tissue energy absorber within a particular volume of the individual's blood between a first point in time and a second point in time, the particular volume of blood being blood within a particular portion of at least one vascular structure, the vascular structure comprising at least one of the individual's vessels (e.g., at least one of the individual's arteries); (B) using an ultrasound imaging device to measure a change in interior volume, between the first point in time and the second point in time, of the particular portion of the vascular structure; and (C) using both the measured change in the mass of the tissue energy absorber, and the measured change in interior volume to determine at least an approximate blood total concentration of the tissue energy absorber within the individual's blood. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286516 | HIGH PULSE REPETITION FREQUENCY FOR DETECTION OF TISSUE MECHANICAL PROPERTY WITH ULTRASOUND - Detection of tissue response is provided with a high pulse repetition frequency. A sequence of separable signals is transmitted in one event. For example, pulses at different frequencies are transmitted as separate waveforms, but in rapid succession. As another example, coded transmit pulses are used. After transmission of the pulses, signals are received. Based on the different frequencies or coding, tissue response is measured at different times based on the receive event. Instead of one measure, a plurality of measures are provided for a given transmit and receive event pair, increasing the effective pulse repetition frequency for shear or elasticity imaging. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286517 | System and Method For Image Guided Prostate Cancer Needle Biopsy - In a method for image guided prostate cancer needle biopsy, a first registration is performed to match a first image of a prostate to a second image of the prostate. Third images of the prostate are acquired and compounded into a three-dimensional (3D) image. The prostate in the compounded 3D image is segmented to show its border. A second registration and then a third registration different from the second registration is performed on distance maps generated from the prostate borders of the first image and the compounded 3D image, wherein the first and second registrations are based on a biomechanical property of the prostate. A region of interest in the first image is mapped to the compounded 3D image or a fourth image of the prostate acquired with the second modality. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286518 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DELIVER THERAPY BASED ON USER DEFINED TREATMENT SPACES - An ultrasound imaging and therapy system is provided that includes an ultrasound probe and a diagnostic module to control the probe to obtain diagnostic ultrasound signals from a region of interest (ROI) of the patient. The ROI includes adipose tissue and the diagnostic module generates a diagnostic image of the ROI based on the ultrasound signals obtained. The system also includes a display to display the image of the ROI and a user interface to accept user inputs to designate a treatment space within the ROI that corresponds to the adipose tissue. The display displays the treatment space on the image. The system also includes a therapy module to control the probe to deliver, during a therapy session, a therapy to a treatment location based on a therapy parameter. The treatment location is within the treatment space defined by the user inputs. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286519 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND METHOD TO AUTOMATICALLY IDENTIFY AND TREAT ADIPOSE TISSUE - An ultrasound imaging and therapy system that includes an ultrasound probe and an ultrasound diagnostic module to control the probe to obtain diagnostic ultrasound signals from a region of interest (ROI). The ROI includes adipose tissue and non-adipose tissue. The diagnostic module analyzes the diagnostic ultrasound signals and automatically differentiates adipose tissue from non-adipose tissue. The system also includes an ultrasound therapy module to control the probe to deliver, during a therapy session, a therapy at a treatment location based on a therapy parameter to the adipose tissue differentiated by the ultrasound diagnostic module. A method for delivering therapy to a region of interest (ROI) in a patient is also provided. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286520 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETERMINE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF A TARGET REGION - An ultrasound system that is configured to determine whether adipose tissue of a patient received therapy at a treatment location. The system includes an ultrasound probe and a shear-wave-generating module to control the probe to provide a shear-wave beam that is configured to generate a shear wave at a first site within the patient. The shear wave is configured to propagate through the treatment location toward a second site within the patient. The system also includes a tracking module to control the probe to track the shear wave at the second site within the patient to determine if the treatment location received the therapy. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286521 | MULTI-MODAL MEDICAL SCANNING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A hand held ultrasound scanning apparatus of a type able to perform multiple scan modes and a hand held display and processing unit able to receive and display ultrasound scanline data, having a control for initiation and termination of ultrasound scanning where further operation of the same control causes the scan mode in use by the apparatus to move progressively through the available scan modes. The scan modes are selected from B-mode, M-mode, Gated Doppler, Power Doppler, Pulsed Wave Doppler, Color Doppler, Duplex Doppler, and 3D volume imaging. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286522 | ULTRASONIC TECHNIQUE FOR ASSESSING WALL VIBRATIONS IN STENOSED BLOOD VESSELS - A real-time signal processing technique for ultrasonic imaging of tissue vibrations for localizing the source of a bruit in a 2D image with respect to the anatomy and/or for obtaining simultaneous information about vibrations and the underlying blood flow. The bruit can be quantitatively assessed using an ensemble of ultrasound echoes. Signal processing enables estimation of wall displacement and the display of time-resolved vibration spectrum. Vibrations are detected and color-coded according to their amplitude and frequency and overlaid on the B-mode and/or color-flow image in real time. Proposed vibration imaging algorithms use data acquired during conventional ultrasonic color-flow imaging and the clutter signal, normally suppressed in color-flow imaging, to detect and characterize tissue vibrations. Three vibration imaging algorithms based on parametric modeling of vibrations and other criteria distinguish between clutter, blood flow, and vibrations. The techniques are usable to detect, locate, image, and quantitatively grade stenoses in blood vessels. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286523 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING DOPPLER SPECTRUM IMAGES OF MULTIPLE SAMPLE VOLUMES - The embodiment of the present invention provides an ultrasound diagnostic system, including: an ultrasound diagnosis unit for transmitting ultrasound signals to a target object and receiving ultrasound echo signals to acquire B-mode image signals and Doppler spectrum image signals; a processor for forming at least one B-mode image based on the B-mode image signals and forming a plurality of Doppler spectrum images for a plurality of sample volumes designated on the B-mode image based on the Doppler spectrum image signals; a user input unit for allowing a user to input selection information indicating locations and sizes of the plurality of sample volumes; and an image display unit for displaying at least one B-mode image and the plurality of Doppler spectrum images. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286524 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORGANIZING, RECORDING AND DISPLAYING IMAGES IN ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEMS - An ultrasound imaging system includes a video processor receiving coherent echo signals from a beamformer. The video processor converts the coherent echo signals to image data, which are applied to a streaming digital video processor. The system also includes an ECG monitor and processor that obtains an ECG signal and uses the signal to provide heart cycle data indicative of the beginning and end of each of the plurality of heart cycles. The streaming digital video processor converts the image data into streaming digital data, which are divided into the heart cycle sections as indicated by the heart cycle data. The system also includes a digital video disk recorder that records a digital video disk containing the digital video data divided into chapters containing respective heart cycle sections. The recorder may also record chapters of ECG data derived from the ECG signal along with the digital video data. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286525 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS - An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus of the present invention has: an image generator configured to execute transmission/reception of ultrasound waves to chronologically generate ultrasound image data of plural frames; a multiresolution decomposition part configured to hierarchically perform multiresolution decomposition on the ultrasound image data to acquire first-order to n | 2010-11-11 |
20100286526 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, ULTRASONIC IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - According to one embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is disclosed. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprises an image data acquisition unit which transmits and receives an ultrasonic wave on a plurality of cross sections by selected one of ultrasonic scanning while swinging a one-dimensional array probe and ultrasonic scanning using a two-dimensional array probe thereby to acquire image data for each cross section, a reconstruction unit which reconstructs volume data using a plurality of image data acquired by the ultrasonic scanning, an image generating unit which generates at least one first image using the volume data and a plurality of second images corresponding to the cross section scanned by the ultrasonic wave using the plurality of image data acquired by the ultrasonic scanning, and a display unit which displays the first image or the second image selectively, or displays the first image and the second image simultaneously. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286527 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM WITH MULTI-HEAD WIRELESS PROBE - An ultrasound system and method is described in which a probe is used in conjunction with a main unit. The probe contains at least two different transducer or transducer array types to provide an operator with a selection of transducer types for use without having to change to a different probe. Transducer types may include wide-band and narrow band transducers or transducer arrays within a single probe, and may be selected for use by a selector switch on the probe. Data collected by the probe during operation may be transmitted wirelessly back to a main unit through the use of a wireless antenna incorporated into the probe. In addition, one of the transducers at either end of the probe may be replaced by an adjunct equipment type such as a stethoscope. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286528 | Ultrasound detectable interventional medical device - An interventional medical device for use with a motion-sensitive ultrasonic imaging system comprising a flexible elongated member for insertion into soft tissue, a two-axis, flexing mechanism coupled to the flexible elongated member and a mechanism for controlled electrical excitation of the flexible elongated member. Each of the axial flexing mechanisms, when acted upon by electrical excitation, forcibly bends the elongated member along a section of it length causing its tip to move in the plane of the applied bending force. As a direct result of direct energy coupling by bending rather than vibration, the relative phases of the two axes can be controlled to accomplish specific movement of the tip of the flexible elongated member. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286529 | NEAR INFRA RED FLUORESCENCE IMAGING FOR VISUALIZATION OF BLOOD VESSELS DURING ENDOSCOPIC HARVEST - Endoscopic identification and dissection of a blood vessel in tissue during endoscopic harvest can be enhanced by injecting a bolus of ICG into the bloodstream, illuminating the target vessels with excitation light capable of exciting fluorescence in the ICG, and locating the vessel to be harvested by observing the ICG fluorescence. Moreover, collapsed blood vessel may be harvested by inserting an endoscope into the collapsed blood vessel, injecting into the collapsed blood vessel a bolus containing ICG to re-inflate the blood vessel, illuminating the target vessels with excitation light capable of exciting fluorescence in the ICG; and locating the re-inflated blood vessel by observing the ICG fluorescence. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286530 | Photodynamic-based tissue sensing device and method - A system and method for diagnosis or treatment of tissue is provided. One or more optic fibers are disposed within a deformable, tubular body. An electronic control unit activates an electromagnetic radiation source to direct a first set of electromagnetic radiation through a first optic fiber to the tissue. The unit also receives a signal generated by an electromagnetic radiation sensor in response to a second set of electromagnetic radiation received through the first optic or a second fiber. The second set of electromagnetic radiation originates from the tissue in response to the first set of electromagnetic radiation and may be reflected or emitted by a substance contained in the tissue that alters radiation characteristics of the tissue. Finally, the unit is configured to determine a characteristic of the tissue (e.g. the distance from the tissue to the tubular body) responsive to the signal. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286531 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYSIS AND TREATMENT OF A BODY LUMEN - A system for analyzing a body lumen including a flexible conduit that is elongated along a longitudinal axis, the flexible conduit having a proximal end and a distal end; at least one delivery waveguide and at least one collection waveguide extending along the flexible conduit, a transmission output of the at least one delivery waveguide and a transmission input of the at least one collection waveguide located along a distal portion of the conduit; a spectrometer connected to the at least one delivery waveguide and the at least one collection waveguide, the spectrometer configured to perform diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, wherein the spectrometer emits at least one primary radiation signal of a wavelength having an absorption coefficient of between about 8 cm | 2010-11-11 |
20100286532 | WEARABLE APPARATUS FOR MEASURING HEART-RELATED PARAMETERS AND DERIVING HUMAN STATUS PARAMETERS FROM SENSED PHYSIOLOGICAL AND CONTEXTUAL PARAMETERS - A monitor device and associated methodology are disclosed which provide a self contained, relatively small and continuously wearable package for the monitoring of heart related parameters, including ECG. The detection of heart related parameters is predicated on the location of inequipotential signals located within regions of the human body conventionally defined as equivalent for the purpose of detection of heart related electrical activity, such as on single limbs. Amplification, filtering and processing methods and apparatus are described in conjunction with analytical tools for beat detection and display. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286533 | Biosignal-detecting apparatus and method thereof - A method of detecting a biosignal includes; measuring a biosignal from a user; band pass filtering the biosignal to each of a first frequency band and/or a second frequency band, and detecting a first frequency band signal and/or a second frequency band signal; calculating a PSD of the first frequency band signal and detecting a frequency band signal with a maximum PSD in the first frequency band as a heartbeat signal of the user; and calculating a PSD of the second frequency band signal and/or detecting a frequency band signal with a maximum PSD in the second frequency band as a respiration signal of the user. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286534 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSESSING METABOLIC TRANSITION POINTS - The invention relates to methods and systems for determining one or more metabolic transition points in a subject during a work task. The methods and systems comprise determining the respiration rate (RR) and heart rate (HR) in the subject that is undergoing a work task and calculating the ratio of RR/HR at more than one time point during the work task. The metabolic transition points are identifiable points in time of the RR/HR ratio in the subject that is undergoing a work task. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286535 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR DETECTING PULMONARY ARTERY PRESSURE - In a medical device and method to monitor pulmonary artery pressure of a patient, a first parameter related to the right ventricular straight volume of the patient's is detected, and a second parameter related to the right ventricular ejection rate of the patient's heart, or related to the workload of the patient's heart, is also determined. A pulmonary pressure index is determined by combining the first and second parameters, with variations of the pulmonary pressure index indicating variations in the pulmonary artery pressure. Pulmonary artery hypertension can be monitored with such a device and method. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286536 | TRANSCEIVER UNIT IN A MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A measurement system, comprises a sensor wire and a transceiver unit. The sensor wire comprises an insertable portion configured to be inserted in a blood vessel of a patient's body and a sensor disposed within the insertable portion at a distal end of the sensor wire. The sensor is configured to measure a variable inside the patient. The transceiver unit comprises: a housing adapted to be connected to a proximal end of the sensor wire; and a first communication module within the housing adapted to wirelessly communicate by a communication signal with an external second communication module in order to transfer information to the external second communication module. The communication signal, including sensor values, is generated by the transceiver unit and transferred as a data stream. The housing is configured to remain external to the patient's body. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286537 | SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE BLOOD FLOW IN A CORONARY ARTERY - The invention relates to a method and a system for determining the blood flow in an individual coronary artery of a patient, wherein the method comprises the steps of positioning a temperature sensor mounted at a distal portion of a guide wire at a distal position in the coronary artery, positioning an infusion catheter in the coronary artery such that the distal end of the infusion catheter is proximally of the temperature sensor, measuring the blood temperature with the temperature sensor, infusing cold indicator fluid with a known infusion rate and known or measurable temperature into the coronary artery by the infusion catheter, measuring the temperature of the mixture of blood and indicator fluid by the temperature sensor, and calculating the coronary blood flow by a formula based on the known and measured quantities. In an extended version, the method comprises steps for relating the calculated coronary flow value to related normal flow values, or related FFR values, or a related flow resistance. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286538 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING BLOOD PRESSURE - A blood pressure measuring apparatus includes a sensing unit including a plurality of sensors sensing sphygmus waves at a measurement site, a selection unit selecting one sensor of the plurality of sensors based on the sphygmus waves sensed by the plurality of sensors, and a blood pressure estimation unit estimating blood pressure of the measurement site based on a sphygmus wave sensed by the selected sensor. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286539 | BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR PERFORMING PROCESS TAKING CHANGE OF MEASUREMENT ENVIRONMENT INTO CONSIDERATION - A blood pressure measurement device includes a measurement fluid bag, a sensor for measuring a change in internal pressure of the measurement fluid bag, a blood pressure measurement unit for calculating a blood pressure value based on the change in internal pressure of the measurement fluid bag obtained by the sensor, an environmental information measurement unit for measuring environmental information in association with a calculation process of the blood pressure value, a storage unit for storing a measurement result, a recording processing unit for storing the calculated blood pressure value and the environmental information in the storage unit in association with each other and a notification unit for notifying a blood pressure fluctuation with respect to an environmental fluctuation based on the blood pressure value and the environmental information. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286540 | IMPLANTABLE P-WAVE DISPERSION DETECTOR - An electromedical implant, having
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20100286541 | DETECTING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTION ABNORMALITIES IN A HEART - Techniques are described for detecting conduction abnormalities in a heart of a patient. In particular, an IMD may be configured to obtain electrical signals corresponding to cardiac activity of the heart of the patient and periodically analyze a most recent electrical signal of the obtained electrical signals to detect an electrical conduction abnormality of the heart. The IMD adjusts a frequency at which the most recent electrical signal is analyzed based on at least one physiological parameter of the patient. For example, the IMD may increase the frequency at which the most recent electrical signal is analyzed when a heart rate parameter has significantly changed and the number of detected premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) is greater than or equal to a threshold number. In this manner, the most recent electrical signal is analyzed at a higher frequency in situations in which conduction abnormalities are more likely. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286542 | Heart Electrophysiological Signal Analysis System - A system automatically detects and measures ST deviation of a heart wave ECG signal in the presence of noise and accommodates baseline variation of the signal and other artefacts. A system identifies a particular point in an electrophysiological signal representing heart electrical activity using an interface for receiving an electrical signal waveform comprising an R-wave and including an ST segment portion associated with heart electrical activity of a patient over a heart beat cycle. A signal processor processes data representing the electrical signal waveform by identifying an S point and T point in the electrical signal waveform and determining a first candidate J point in the electrical signal waveform having substantially a maximum distance from a line between the identified S and T points, the distance being measured perpendicularly to the line. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286543 | Automated Cardiac Status Determination System - A system fits a curve to a filtered ECG signal, processes the fitted curve (e.g., by applying transforms such as a KL Transform) and derives parameters for use in classifying heart cycle signal portions (such as an ST segment portion) into particular heart cycle signal portion categories associated with particular segment morphology. A system for heart signal classification includes an interface for receiving an electrical signal waveform comprising an R-wave and including an ST segment portion associated with heart electrical activity of a patient over a heart beat cycle. A signal processor processes data representing the electrical signal waveform by fitting a curve to the ST segment and applying a transform to the fitted curve to derive variance data indicating variance in the fitted curve. A signal classifier classifies the ST segment into one of multiple predetermined categories associated with the fitted ST segment curve geometry in response to the derived variance data. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286544 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ASSESSMENT OF PNEUMOSTOMA FUNCTION - A pneumostoma assessment and treatment system includes methods and devices for aftercare of a pneumostoma. In particular, methods and devices are provided for standardized monitoring and assessment of pneumostoma patency thereby facilitating the establishment of standards-based protocols for pneumostoma management. Methods of standardized pneumostoma patency assessment includes the use of devices for raising alveolar pressure to a controlled repeatable pressure above ambient while analyzing gas flow through the pneumostoma. In response to an assessment the functionality of the pneumostoma, the tissues of the pneumostoma may be treated with a treatment device utilizing one or more different modalities to preserve or enhance the health and function of the pneumostoma. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286545 | ACCELEROMETER BASED HEALTH SENSING - Health-sensing and health-action devices and systems are generally described. The health-sensing device may include one or more of a sensor, a filter, and a transmitter. The sensor may be configured to sense one or more factors relating to an indicator of a health related condition or occurrence such as sleep apnea and may include one or more microphone devices, accelerometers, and/or MEMs devices. The filter may be configured to evaluate a signal from the sensor and determine when the indicator has been detected. The transmitter may be arranged for initiating a transmission based on a signal from the filter. The health-action device may be configured for responding to an indicator of a health related condition or occurrence of a user and may include one or more of a receiver, a processor, and a responder. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286546 | GARMENT FOR DETECTING RESPIRATORY MOVEMENT - A garment for detecting respiratory movement of a living being, wherein the garment can be pulled over the thorax of the living being, including an electric conductor integrable at the height of the thorax of the living being into the garment, which is attached to the garment in order to change an electrically measurable characteristic in dependence on the respiratory movement of the thorax, and a holder for fixing evaluation electronics integrable into the garment, which can be coupled to the electric conductor and which is implemented to detect the electrically measurable characteristic and which further includes an interface for outputting or storing data derived from the electrically measurable characteristic. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286547 | BREATHING DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ASYNCHRONOUS OR ARRESTED BREATHING - The present invention in one aspect is a breathing detection device with a signal source and receiver. A card between the source and receiver alternates between a first state of signal reception and a second state of signal interference, on card movement. A cord moves the card in one direction on pulling, and in reverse on retraction. The card can be a disc, belt, or any configuration conforming to a principle of card movement to affect a difference in signal receiving state. Another aspect the invention is an asynchronous breathing detection method providing a first and a second detection device as described, both in communication. In various configurations, one or more processors is provided to receive and process data to determine magnitude and direction of cord and card movement. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286548 | System and Methods for the Measurement of Lung Volumes - A method for determining a pulmonary volume change includes: receiving a respiration event from a subject in an airflow chamber; interrupting the respiration event by an occlusion of the airflow chamber initiated at a first time instant and terminated at a second time instant subsequent to the first time instant; taking a plurality of measurements of airflow rate through the airflow chamber between the second time instant and a third time instant subsequent to the second time instant; and determining a pulmonary volume change substantially equal to a reduction of a pulmonary air volume by a pulmonary response air volume and a normal air volume, wherein the pulmonary volume change is related to a change in density of air in the airflow chamber. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286549 | System and Method for Assessing Efficacy of Therapeutic Agents - A method for assessing an effect of a therapeutic agent, comprises the steps of detecting brain electrical activity of a subject to generate a first set of brain wave data and extracting from the first set of brain wave data first data features sensitive to a neurological disorder in combination with the steps of comparing the first data features to control data to define a baseline profile of brain electropathophysiology and computing one of a first classifying score and a first discriminant score based on the baseline profile to estimate a probability that the baseline profile corresponds to a predetermined pathophysiological condition. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286550 | Impedance Based Anatomy Generation - Methods and systems for the determination and representation of anatomy anatomical information are disclosed herein. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286551 | Impedance Based Anatomy Generation - Methods and systems for the determination and representation of anatomy anatomical information are disclosed herein. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286552 | WIPING IMPLEMENT PARTICULARLY USEFUL FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A WOMAN IS IN A NIDDAH STATUS - A wiping device for wiping the surface of a cavity, comprising an implement having a distal end dimensioned and configured with a rounded tip to facilitate insertion of the device into the cavity, the implement also having a proximal end configured for manually grasping the implement and for inserting the distal end of the implement into the cavity, and a flexible wiping cloth configured to be received over the distal end of the implement, to conform to its rounded tip, and to define a lower edge to be releasable engaged by said implement in order to be releasably retained on the implement. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286553 | Devices and Methods for Screening of Vagal Nerve Stimulation - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for screening vagus nerve stimulation to determine the potential efficacy of permanent stimulation systems. In one aspect, the system includes temporary electrode assemblies adapted for temporary placement on or in the body adjacent the vagus nerve. In another aspect, a method is provided to place a stimulating electrode adjacent the posterior of the carotid sheath. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286554 | NEUROLOGIC MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, system, and products that allow for accurate localization, virtual depiction, and testing of nerve(s) or neural structures that course through or around a proposed surgical site are described. The method and system employs a variety of types of neurodiagnostic tests that incorporate sensory, motor, and mixed nerve conduction studies in an orthodromic and antidromic fashion as well as utilizing triggered electromyography. This method, system, and products allow for a much more specific and sensitive method to assess the baseline function and continued integrity of nerves and neural structures prior to, during, and after a surgical procedure. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286555 | Methods and apparatus for modulus measurement - Methods and system/apparatus as can be used to determine a material mechanical modulus on length scales as can be of biological cell dimension. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286556 | EAR TAG FOR MARKING AN ANIMAL AND FOR SAMPLING TISSUE FROM SAID ANIMAL - The present invention relates to an ear tag ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100286557 | PERCUTANEOUS BIOLOGICAL FLUID SAMPLING AND PRE SHAKING DEVICES AND METHODS - Provided is a device for sampling and pretreating biological fluid. It comprises: a piercing unit having at a lower portion a capillary tip which is to be inserted into skin to a predetermined depth to take biological fluid therethrough; a dropper, connected to an upper portion of the piercing unit, having an injection tube at an upper portion thereof, the injection tube communicating with the capillary tip; and a reagent container, designed to accommodate the piercing unit therein in an airtight manner so as to seal an outer circumference of the piercing unit, functioning to contain a reagent for treating the biological fluid of the capillary tip of the piercing unit. The device allows even a novice to sample and pre treat biological fluid with high accuracy without the use of expensive precision devices. The device employs fewer expendable supplies, thus providing higher convenience for the user. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286558 | FLUID COLLECTION/INJECTION DEVICE HAVING QUICK RELEASE/REMOVABLE DOUBLE-ENDED NEEDLE AND SAFETY SYSTEM - Fluid collection/injection device includes a body having a front end, a back end, and a main hollow section arranged between the front and back ends. A needle hub securing section is arranged on the front end and is structured and arranged to receive therein a needle member. The needle hub securing section includes a fixed part and a movable part. The fixed part is integrally formed with the front end and the movable part is arranged on a member that has one end which is one of fixed to a portion of the main hollow section, connected to a portion of the main hollow section via a living hinge, removably connected to a portion of the main hollow section, and integrally formed with the main hollow section. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286559 | DIAGNOSTIC METHODS AND SYSTEMS BASED ON URINE ANALYSIS - A diagnostic method and apparatus for detecting at least one change in a urinary parameter indicative of a body malfunction, the method comprising at least semi-continuously monitoring in real time at least one of a sodium level, an oxygen level, a potassium level, and combinations thereof in the urine of a catheterized patient; whereby at least one parameter is monitored so as to detect one or more changes in the at least one parameter to reflect at least one of a fluid state, an electrolyte balance, a kidney state, a kidney perfusion and an organ perfusion in the patient, indicative of the body malfunction in the patient, in which the monitoring is preferably performed through electrodes that are arranged perpendicularly to the flow of urine through a patient's catheter system. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286560 | Method and apparatus for a fluid sampling device - Methods and apparatus are provided for manufacturing an analyte detecting device. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a housing; a penetrating member driver; a cartridge containing a plurality of penetrating members; a display on the cartridge; a linear slider on the housing, the slider coupled to a rod; and the rod moving with the slider, the rod having at least one roller. The device uses the linear motion of the slider to rotate the cartridge, punch open a new cavity and load a new penetrating member. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286561 | TEST STRIP DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING A BODY FLUID - The invention concerns a test tape device for analyzing a body fluid having a carrier tape ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100286562 | SENSOR FOR BLOOD COMPONENT ANALYSIS - A sensor for blood component analysis, which allows even a trace amount of blood to be led to an analysis portion reliably. The sensor for blood component analysis includes a substrate, a spacer, and a cover. The cover is disposed on the substrate with the spacer intervening between the cover and the substrate, whereby a space that serves as an analysis portion and a channel for leading blood to the analysis portion is formed inside the sensor. Through holes are formed in the substrate and the spacer, respectively, so that a common through hole through which a needle of a lancet can pass is formed when the spacer is disposed on the substrate. The through hole of the spacer communicates with the channel and a top of the through hole of the spacer is covered with the cover, whereby a lancing portion is formed by the common through hole and a portion of the cover covering the top of the through hole of the spacer. In use, the sensor is placed at a position where blood collection is to be performed, the portion of the cover covering the lancing portion is broken through with the needle of the lancet so that the needle is allowed to pass through the common through hole to puncture the position, and blood that has come out is guided by a downwardly protruding burr formed when the cover is broken through so that the blood is led to the channel and flows through the channel to be led to the analysis portion. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286563 | Integrated Meter for Analyzing Biological Samples - Analyte monitoring devices and methods therefore are provided. The devices integrate various functions of analyte monitoring, e.g., sample acquisition and testing. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286564 | TEST MEDIA CASSETTE FOR BODILY FLUID TESTING DEVICE - A bodily fluid sampling device includes a piercing device and a sensor enclosed in a housing. A cassette, which contains test media, is positioned proximal to the sensor so that the sensor is able to analyze a bodily fluid sample collected on the test media. The cassette includes a supply portion from which unused test media is supplied and a storage portion in which contaminated test media is stored after exposure to the bodily fluid. The cassette is adapted to collect a series of bodily fluid samples without requiring disposal of the test media. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286565 | Guidewires twist releasing device - To provide a means capable easily releasing twist of two or more guidewires passed through a guiding catheter without pulling out the guidewires. A twist releasing apparatus has a shaft, a first tube formed at the tip of the shaft and has a first lumen through which two or more guidewires can be passed, a second tube disposed through a gap at the tip side in the axis direction relative to the first tube and has a second lumen through the two or more guidewires can be passed, and a connection portion for connecting the first tube and the second tube so that the two or more guidewires can be passed through the first lumen and the second lumen. The second tube has a slit that is formed in an axis direction and can be elastically deformed. The connection portion can be elastically deformed into a curved shape in the axis direction. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286566 | MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING SEGMENTED CONSTRUCTION - A medical device having a segmented construction. In at least some embodiments, a medical device including a plurality of conductive elongated members that are of such a length and are connected together in such a manner to impart a degree of MRI compatibility to the device. In some embodiments, the elongated members can include a series of solid elongate members and tubular elongate members, which construction provides one way to control at least some properties of the device, for example, stiffness, torque transmission, flexibility, shape retention, and the like. In yet some additional embodiments, at least one of the elongated members has a recess into which a protrusion of another elongated member may fit. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286567 | ELDERLY FALL DETECTION - Health-sensing and health-action devices and systems are generally described. The health-sensing device may include one or more of a sensor, a filter, and a transmitter. The sensor may be configured to sense when a user is likely to have fallen down and may include a sensor in the form of one or more microphone devices, accelerometers, and/or MEMs devices. The filter may be configured to evaluate a signal from the sensor and determine when a fall has occurred and analyze the magnitude of the fall. The transmitter may be arranged for initiating a transmission based on a signal from the filter. The health-action device may be configured for responding to a fall and may include one or more of a receiver, a processor, and a responder. A notifying element may also be included for interrupting the transmission when assistance is not needed. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286568 | Systems, Methods and Apparatuses For Recording Anatomic Orientation and Position - Systems, methods and apparatuses for recording anatomic orientation and position. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286569 | MASSAGE APPARATUS - A massage apparatus includes: a supporting body | 2010-11-11 |
20100286570 | WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION DETERMINATION APPARATUS - An apparatus ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100286571 | System and Method for Providing Body Sway Feedback to a Body of a Subject - The present invention relates to a system ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100286572 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING A LOSS OF CONTROL OVER A MUSCLE - A device for predicting a loss of control over a muscle of a human being has a detector for detecting a sound of the muscle, an acquirer for acquiring an acceleration of the human being and an evaluator for evaluating the sound and the acceleration to determine an imminent loss of control over the muscle from the sound and the acceleration. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286573 | SYSTEM AND METHODS OF TREATMENT USING ULTRA-WIDEBAND, HIGH POWERED FOCUSING EMITTERS - A method of inducing local hyperthermia in patient tissue is provided. The method includes generating ultra-wide-band radiation, conveying the ultra-wideband radiation to a focusing element, and focusing the ultra-wideband radiation on a target with the focusing element. A system for inducing local hyperthermia in patient tissue is also provided. The system includes a power source for generating ultra-wideband radiation, and a focusing element for focusing the ultra-wideband radiation on a target. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286574 | TREATING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a treating apparatus which can be used with a radiation source and which can particularly be employed in lithotripsy, a shockwave source being provided which generates shockwaves and with which shockwaves can be sent to an object to be treated, and a radiation locating device being also provided which is integrated into the shockwave source. To provide a treating apparatus of this type which despite the use with a radiation source permits a high image quality and accurate focusing of the shockwaves in a way which is as easy as possible, the radiation locating device comprises a radiation receiving unit which is configured as a solid-state detector. The solid-state detector can include both radiation locating units and ultrasonic locating units. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286575 | PASSIVE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT USED IN STANDING POSITION - Passive exercise equipment used in a standing position includes a left foot base and a right foot base on which left and right feet of a user in a standing position can be rested, respectively, and the left foot base and the right foot base moves on at least one plane surface through a drive unit. The left foot base, the right foot base and the drive unit are mounted on a housing. A range in which distance in a right and left direction between right and left ankle joints is smaller or larger than distance between right and left hip joints is included in moving ranges of the left foot base and the right foot base. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286576 | Photo Therapy and Massage Apparatus for Relieving Pain in Body Cavities - A photo therapy and massage apparatus for relieving pain in a patient's body cavity. The photo therapy and massage apparatus comprises a light source to produce therapeutic light and a hollow massage wand capable to be inserted into the patient's body cavity to provide mechanical massage to the tissue inside the body cavity. An optical light guide with its proximal end coupled to the light source and its distal end embedded in the hollow massage wand is used to deliver the therapeutic light from the light source to the massage wand. The distal end of the optical light guide is configured to emit the therapeutic light from a side surface. The therapeutic light then transmits through the hollow massage wand to treat the tissue inside the body cavity. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286577 | ROTARY MASSAGE DEVICE - A rotary massage device includes a housing in which an assembly of a worm shaft and a worm gear is operable to drive a gear plate in rotation. The gear plate includes a plurality of mounting seats of different heights for placement of a plurality of massage members thereon, wherein the massage members may have different sizes. Between the housing and the gear plate are mounted a plurality of cushion elements, which include multiple pins passing through the housing and abut against the gear plate, each pin being mounted with a spring. During operation, the actuating mechanism drives the gear plate and the massage members of different heights in rotation. Through the cushion elements, swaying movements of the gear plate can be cushioned in an effective manner, so that a user in contact with the massage members can also feel pressing and kneading massage actions. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286578 | Exerciser with massage function - An exerciser includes a main frame having a support section. A seat is mounted on top of the support section and includes front and rear ends spaced in a first direction. Two handgrips are mounted on opposite sides of the seat and spaced in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. A first roller mechanism includes a first roller support mounted to the support section and at least one first roller rotatably supported by the first roller support. A second roller mechanism includes a second roller support mounted to the support section and at least one second roller rotatably supported by the second roller support. The seat is intermediate the first and second roller supports in the first direction. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286579 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR A JOINT, PARTICULARLY FOR A KNEE - A protective device for a joint, particularly for a knee, comprising a first frame to which a second frame is articulated by means of a pair of hinges that during use are arranged proximate to the two sides of the joint, the hinges being constituted by a first base and a second base, which are associated respectively with the first and second frames and are rotatably connected to each other by means of a first arm and a second arm, which are mutually crossed. The ends of the first arm are rotatably associated with the first and second bases, both by means of substantially hemispherical mutual engagement surfaces; one end of the second arm is associated rotatably with the first base by means of a substantially hemispherical mutual engagement surface and the other end of the second arm is associated with the second base by means of a substantially flat mutual engagement surface. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286580 | NECK BRACE - A neck brace has two legs with a gap between them and the legs extend on either side of the wearer's neck and along the front of his torso. Shoulder protuberances, and chest protuberances extending laterally from each leg, are received underneath the shoulder straps of a harness, in the region of the wearer's shoulders and chest, respectively. A recess is defined on an underside of each leg between the shoulder protuberance and the chest protuberance to form a beam that is elevated above the wearer's chest. Each leg and its associated chest protuberance, define a channel in which one of the shoulder straps of the harness is receivable to be held captive. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286581 | TRAUMA CERVICAL STABILITY DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING SAME FOR DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES - Trauma cervical stability devices for use by ambulatory personnel arriving at the scene of an injured patient are disclosed. The trauma cervical stability devices comprise a cap element, releasable and adjustable head straps, a shoulder harness, and at least one adjustable member operatively connected to the cap element and the shoulder harness. The trauma cervical stability devices are compact, easy to use, inexpensive to manufacture, and can be placed on a patient with little or no movement of the patient. The trauma cervical stability devices are also useful in diagnosing the severity of damage to a neck and the stability of the patient's neck by applying forces to the patient's head using the trauma cervical stability device. In another embodiment of the devices the devices comprise head straps | 2010-11-11 |
20100286582 | SUPERHYDROPHOBIC, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH COMPRISING BANDAGES AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A bandage comprising a substrate having a first surface with a plurality of superhydrophobic particles attached to the first surface. The plurality of superhydrophobic particles can be porous diatomaceous earth particles having a hydrophobic layer conforming to the surfaces of the DE particles, where the hydrophobic layer is bound to the DE particles. The plurality of attached superhydrophobic particles can render the first surface superhydrophobic, while a second surface opposite the first surface can be hydrophilic or hydrophobic. The substrate can be breathable in order to maintain skin health for the tissue underlying the bandage. The substrate can be selected from porous films, apertured films, textiles, nonwoven materials, impregnated composites thereof, and combinations thereof. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286583 | Non-Woven Fabric - This invention provides a composition for forming a fabric by spraying onto a supporting surface, the composition comprising fibers, a binder dissolved in a first carrier and a second carrier wherein the boiling point of the second carrier is at least 400 C and is higher than the boiling point of the first carrier. Further aspects of the invention include the fabric formed by spraying the composition and an article comprising the fabric, an apparatus and a method for spraying the composition. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286584 | PARTICLE-CONTAINING FOAM STRUCTURE - A method of producing a hydrophilic polyurethane foam structure containing inert activated carbon particles, includes the steps of: (a) providing a water phase containing a surfactant and dispersed inert particles; (b) providing a isocyanate-terminated polyether having functionality of more than 2; (c) mixing the water phase and the isocyanate-terminated polyether, immediately transferring the resulting mixture to a mould or a continuous web, whereby a foam structure is obtained; and (d) drying the foam structure until it has a moisture content of at most 10% (wt). A foam structure produced by the method and a wound dressing containing the foam structure are also disclosed. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286585 | Shunt Delivery of Curcumin - A method for reducing or preventing a human brain disorder relating to the presence of a pathogenic substance in cerebrospinal fluid by selecting a human for treatment as a patient and placing a proximal end of a first catheter, having at least a first lumen, in a first sub-dural location within the brain of the patient to establish open communication between the first lumen and cerebrospinal fluid of the patient. For an extended period of time, a curcumin agent selected from at least one of curcumin, a curcumin hybrid and a curcumin analog is delivered to the cerebrospinal fluid to interact with the pathogenic substance to attenuate its effect on the brain. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286586 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SITE SPECIFIC THERAPY - A system, including catheter apparatus, and related method for performing site specific therapy. The catheter apparatus can include one or more semipermeable microcatheters for use in performing site specific microdialysis. The system and method are particularly suited for use in addressing cerebral edema by affecting the osmolar relationship between fluids making up the brain tissue. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286587 | SUBLINGUAL ELECTRICAL DRUG DELIVERY - Apparatus is provided that includes an oral housing, which is configured to be placed at least partially in a mouth of a subject, and which comprises a drug, and two or more electrodes. The apparatus further includes a power supply, and circuitry coupled to the power supply and the electrodes, and configured to drive the electrodes to drive, into oral tissue of the subject, a current having a frequency of between 30 and 300 kHz. Other embodiments are also described. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286588 | MAGNETIC PATCH COUPLING - Apparatus is described for facilitating delivery of a substance through skin ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100286589 | Atherosclerotic Plaque Dissolution Composition - A method and chemical composition for modifying and dissolving atherosclerotic plaques formed in blood vessels of a patient is provided. The chemical composition comprising one or more of an organic substance, an inorganic substance, and a bioactive product is administered at sites of the plaques formed in the patient's blood vessels. The chemical composition comprises, for example, one or more of d-limonene, propylene glycol, octanic acid, 2-octane, and glycerine. The chemical composition enables modification of the plaques by altering composition of the plaques. The modification comprises partial dissolution, complete dissolution or elimination of the plaques. The modification makes the plaques amenable to different forms of plaque treatment, for example, balloon angioplasty, stenting, atherectomy, etc. The modified plaques are eliminated from the body of the patient. The modification or elimination of the plaques facilitates treatment of cardiovascular diseases caused due to plaques formed in the blood vessels of the patient. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286590 | IONTOPHORETIC DEVICE WITH IMPROVED COUNTERELECTRODE - The present disclosure relates to an iontophoretic device. In one aspect, the device includes a barrier layer between the drug reservoir and wearer. In another aspect, the device includes a counterelectrode opposite the driving electrode relative to the drug reservoir. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286591 | Dispensing Device and Method for Forming Material - A dispensing device and method for forming a least partially solid or gel-like material from a liquid. At least one liquid issuing from an outlet is subjected to an electric field causing the liquid to form at least one electrically charged jet which, after formation, forms a fiber (F) or breaks up into fiber fragments (FF) or particles (D). The thus formed at least partially solid or gel-like material may be directly deposited, by virtue of the energy in the electrical field, onto a surface area, for example an area of skin enabling, for example, formation of a dressing for a wound or burn which is of high specific area and extremely absorbent. A biologically active ingredient such as a pharmaceutical ingredient or biological matter such as DNA may be incorporated into the fibers (F), fragments (FF) or particles (D). Fibrils, particles or microcapsules incorporating a biologically active ingredient may be supplied for oral or nasal administration to an animal such as a human being. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286592 | METHOD TO MODULATE CELLULAR REGENERATION POST MYOCARDIAL INFARCT - A system delivers cardiac pacing therapy and chemical and/or biological therapy to modulate myocardial tissue growth in a heart after myocardial infarction (MI). The system includes an agent delivery device to release one or more agents to an MI region to modulate myocardial tissue growth in that region, and a cardiac rhythm management (CRM) device to deliver pacing pulses to enhance the effects of the one or more agents by altering myocardial wall stress and cardiac workload. In one embodiment, the system is an implantable system including an implantable agent delivery device and an implantable CRM device. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286593 | BALLOON CATHETER WITH CUTTING FEATURES AND METHODS FOR USE - Apparatus and methods are provided for treating a lesion within a body lumen using a catheter including a balloon on its distal end that includes a plurality of raised structures that extend outwardly from the balloon membrane. In one embodiment, the raised structures are provided in pairs that are spaced apart from one another about the circumference of the balloon, and each pair includes two raised structures that are spaced relatively closely together compared to the distance the two raised structures are spaced apart from adjacent pairs. Optionally, the membrane between the two raised structures of each pair may be relatively thinner than the membrane between spaced apart pairs such that the distance between the raised structures in each pair increases as the balloon is expanded within a lesion. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286594 | Device for Treating Hardened Lesions and Method of Use Thereof - A balloon catheter is provided that may be used to dilate hardened regions of a stenosis on a vessel wall. The balloon catheter is provided with cutting elements that extend along a surface of a balloon. At least one bioactive is present, either on the cutting element, within the interior of the balloon, within the material of the balloon or on an outside surface of the balloon. The bioactive is delivered to the vessel wall upon dilation of the balloon. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286595 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH DEVICE - The invention is to provide a gas mist pressure bath device which enables to cause efficiently absorb a gas mist into a skin or mucous membrane of a living-body, and attains to be compact and to lower cost. The device | 2010-11-11 |
20100286596 | DRAINAGE TUBE DEVICE AND COUPLING UNIT - A drainage tube device for removing fluids by suction from a human or animal body comprises a coupling unit with first and second coupling parts that can be connected to each other in a leaktight manner, a first valve that is arranged in the first coupling part, and a drainage tube with an end that is directed towards the patient and is held in the second coupling part. The drainage tube has a multi-lumen design with a drainage conduit and at least one auxiliary conduit. This drainage conduit and at least one of said auxiliary conduits are in fluidic communication with each other at their end directed towards the patient and arranged inside the second coupling part. The drainage tube device further comprises a second valve, which is arranged in the second coupling part and which opens and closes the drainage conduit. The drainage tube device and the coupling unit according to the invention are of simple construction but nonetheless permit many functions. In particular, they prevent dripping when the connection is released, and they allow pressure to be measured near the patient. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286597 | DC-AC Frequency Converter Type Mucus Suction Device - The present invention provides a DC-AC frequency converter type mucus suction device having an electromagnetic pump, the pressure and the flow generated in which could be changed to satisfy the requirement of the mucus suction device. mucusThe mucus suction device of the present invention comprises an electromagnetic pump, a suction device and a frequency converter circuit, wherein the frequency converter circuit at least comprises an oscillator circuit, a bistable circuit, and a push-pull circuit, wherein the electromagnetic pump is supplied with AC obtained from the oscillation of DC in the frequency converter circuit, wherein the swing speed, frequency and amplitude of the swing arms vary with the oscillation frequency of the oscillator circuit, such that the suction pressure and the suction flow of the electromagnetic pump could further be changed to obtain the most appropriate pressure and flow of the mucus suction device. | 2010-11-11 |
20100286598 | HYPODERMIC NEEDLE WITH WATER-SOLUBLE OBSTRUCTION FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS AND VACCINES - The application refers to hypodermic needles ( | 2010-11-11 |