50th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 58 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090306526 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC ANALYSIS OF T-WAVE ALTERNANS - The invention disclosed includes a method and apparatus for calculation of T-wave alternas in electrocardiographic (ECG) signals; said method comprises the following method steps: (a) collecting and storing an ECG signal; (b) detecting each heartbeat T-wave in the ECG signal using an automatic detection and segmentation algorithm; (c) classifying said heartbeat T-wave as an even or odd heartbeat T-wave; (d) initializing said method by taking the first even and the first odd heartbeat T-wave as their respective initial average; (e) processing all the heartbeat T-waves in the ECG signal to generate an even heartbeat T-wave weighted average and odd heartbeat T-wave weighted average; and (f) calculating TWA using a distance metric between the even heartbeat weighted average and the odd heartbeat weighted average, said distance metric including curve matching Continuous Dynamic Time Warping (CDTW). | 2009-12-10 |
20090306527 | Method of Exhaled Gas Measurement and Analysis and Apparatus Therefor - An exhalation collected in a breath bag capable of expanding and contracting is sucked into a gas inlet vessel | 2009-12-10 |
20090306528 | ADAPTIVE TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR BREATH MONITORING DEVICE - A system and method for sleep monitoring, diagnosing and sensing temperature and pressure for a breathing cycle of a patient including a sensing device suitable for both nasal and oral breath monitoring for measuring respiratory air wave and airflow information during a sleep apnea diagnostic session and processing the acquired air wave and airflow breathing information for input to conventional polysomnography equipment. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306529 | ADAPTIVE TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR BREATH MONITORING DEVICE - A system and method for sleep monitoring, diagnosing and sensing temperature and pressure for a breathing cycle of a patient including a sensing device suitable for both nasal and oral breath monitoring for measuring respiratory air wave and airflow information during a sleep apnea diagnostic session and processing the acquired air wave and airflow breathing information for input to conventional polysomnography equipment. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306530 | DETECTION OF AIRWAY RESISTANCE - An airflow signal corresponding to the breathing of the patient is obtained. A section corresponding to inspiration, having a front portion and a middle portion, is found within the airflow signal. A peak value of the front portion is found, which is compared with a value representing the airflow of the middle portion. The presence of resisted breathing is determined based on the comparison between the peak value of the front portion with a value representing the airflow of the middle portion. A baseline value of the airflow signal is found by calculating the mode of values within an airflow signal representing the pressure within a patient's naris. The section corresponding to inspiration is determined by finding peak inspiration and baseline values within a breath and searching from the peak until the baseline is reached to find the section of inspiration. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306531 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING BODY PARTS AND DEVICES USING IPSILATERAL MOTOR CORTEX AND MOTOR RELATED CORTEX - A system for controlling a body part includes a number of sensing devices that sense signals from a hemisphere of a brain. A signal translating unit translates the signals into a command signal for controlling the body part, which is on a same side of the body as the hemisphere of the brain. A prosthetic device receives the command signal from the signal translating unit and manipulates the body part in response to the command signal. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306532 | Method for locating tracts of electrical brain activity - A method and apparatus for locating tracts of electrical brain activity. A source localization procedure may be performed including solving the inverse problem subject to one or more constraints resulting from a tractographic procedure, and a tractographic procedure may be performed that includes obtaining a probabilistic assessment of tract connectivity that takes account of the results of a source localization procedure. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306533 | Stroke Inducing and Monitoring System and Method for Using the Same - The present invention is a system and method for realtime monitoring of neural responses to stroke. The system of the present invention provides a component for inducing a localized stroke and one or more sensors for monitoring molecular and cellular physiological events before, during and after the stroke. Methods for inducing a stroke, monitoring neural responses, and identifying neuroprotective strategies and/or agents with a model are also provided. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306534 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING EFFECTIVENESS IN THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS, INCLUDING DEPRESSION - The present invention pertains to the evaluation and/or treatment of psychopathological diseases. In one aspect, information regarding brain activity, coupled with behavior tests (e.g., determining performance in a computer-based task), may be used to predict the response of a subject to psychological treatment, e.g., with a psychoactive drug. For example, the subject may be one suffering from depression, or other disturbances of the rostral anterior cingulate cortex. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to methods for analyzing neurobiological predictors through integration of information gathered from one or more levels of analyses: (1) behavior, (2) brain function, and/or (3) genes. In one aspect, the methods of the present invention can comprise any one of these components (i.e., behavior, brain function, and genes), or a combination of two or more of these components, and/or other components. Through these methods, development of novel algorithms for improving the ability to identify biological surrogate markers of treatment response are disclosed, according to certain embodiments of the invention. Still other aspects of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for implementing such evaluation techniques, analyzing such evaluation techniques, promotion of such evaluation techniques, and the like. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306535 | Method and System for Detecting Electrophysiological Changes in Pre-Cancerous and Cancerous Tissue and Epithelium - Methods and apparatus are provided for determining the condition of selected regions of epithelial and stromal tissue. A plurality of electrodes are used to measure surface and transepithelial electropotential of tissue, especially breast tissue, as well as surface electropotential and impedance at one or more locations and at several defined frequencies, particularly low frequencies. An agent may be introduced into the region of tissue to enhance electrophysiological response characteristics. Measured and derived electrical properties facilitating diagnosis include DC potential, impedance, subepithelial resistance, epithelial resistance, capacitance, characteristic frequency, depression angle and transepithelial potential. Ambient and varying pressure measurements applied to epithelial tissue are also used for diagnosis. Improved diagnosis of tissue condition can be made based on the electrical properties and tissue electrophysiological response to altered ion transport and pressure. Devices for practicing the disclosed methods are also provided. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306536 | Method and Device For Monitoring Thermal Stress - A method and device for monitoring thermal stress in a user is described. The device is designed to include a material having specific thermodynamic properties and physical dimensions defined as a function of those thermodynamic properties. A system for thermal stress monitoring including a thermal stress monitoring device configured within a garment is also described. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306537 | System and Method For Detecting The Phase Of A Female Menstrual Cycle - A system for predicting a woman's current position in her menstrual or ovulation cycle includes a baseline voice characteristics storage module in which first set of characteristics of the woman's voice at a known time relative to her menstrual or ovulation cycle is stored, an analysis module for receiving for analyzing a voice sample from the woman and generating a second set of characteristics of the woman's voice, a comparison module for comparing the first and second sets of characteristics, and a results module for providing a prediction of the woman's current position in her menstrual or ovulation cycle based on the comparison. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306538 | USE OF A SCALAR VALUE TO ASSESS NEUROLOGICAL STATUS - Methods, systems and devices for determining whether a patient has an abnormally high level of intracranial pressure is described. The method includes using a pupillometer to obtain pupillary response data from the patient. The pupillary response data can be representative of one or more pupillary response characteristics of the patient. The method further includes providing a data analysis system comprising a microprocessor that is in communication with the pupillometer. The microprocessor includes an algorithm that converts the pupillary response data to a scalar value that is indicative of the patient's level of intracranial pressure. The microprocessor can be a stand-alone computer connected to the pupillometer or it can be integral with the pupillometer. The method further includes using the data analysis system to derive a scalar value based on the pupillary response data from the patient, wherein the scalar value is indicative of the patient's level of intracranial pressure. The scalar value can be represented by a numerical value, graphical depiction, color, sound, or other visual or audio means that indicates a value. The scalar value can be a Scalar value that indicates that the patient's pupillary response characteristics indicate that the patient's intracranial pressure is within a normal range, an abnormal range, or that the pupillary response characteristics indicate that the pupil is non-responsive. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306539 | PRESSURE SENSING CATHETER - This invention provides a pressure sensing catheter, and method for using the same, which eliminates the practitioners' need to fill the catheter with fluid manually prior to insertion, and thereby increases the accuracy and ease of the overall pressure-sensing procedure. The illustrative catheter includes, in its proximal end, a transducer base or housing that is permanently attached to the catheter shaft. The base includes, inserted thereinto, one or more miniaturized pressure transducer assemblies, which are in fluid communication with corresponding pressure lumens that extend down the shaft and are in communication with one or more predetermined balloons by discrete channels or ports, which provide a fluid passage between the interior space of the balloon and the corresponding pressure lumen. The integral assembly includes a predetermined, previously installed charge of fluid that extends from the transducer, through the corresponding pressure lumen and into the interior volume of the sensing balloon. The charge of fluid has been made free of any air bubbles at the point of manufacture, and is delivered fully charged, so that maximum sensing accuracy and minimum setup time are achieved. In alternate embodiments the catheter can include a fluid infusion/flushing lumen and port interconnected to a proximal fluid connection. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306540 | Chorionic villus sampling catheter - A catheter with a guide wire and handle is provided for sampling an area of interest, such as chorionic villi. The catheter contains a cannula of flexible plastic that is non-pyrogenic and latex-free, and a flexible obturator with an elongate cylindrical handle. The cannula is echogenic and can be easily visualized with visualization or imaging device. In an embodiment, the catheter may be curved manually by the operator to conform to the patient's anatomy and it is inserted through the cervix into a pregnant uterus at 10-13 weeks gestation and placed into the developing placenta under ultrasound guidance and a guide mechanism provided on the handle. In this embodiment, once the catheter has been placed, the obturator is withdrawn and a sample of chorionic villi is removed by applying appropriate pressure to the proximal end of the cannula and slowly withdrawing the cannula from the uterine cavity. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306541 | Body Tissue Incision Apparatus - The body tissue harvesting instrument is provided with a cutter which is disposed at the distal end of an insertion member that is inserted into the body of an organism, and which severs tissue inside the body. The cutter includes: a cutter body which projects from the distal end, and which includes a slit that extends from the distal end toward the base end; a first high-frequency electrode disposed along the two side edges of the slit on the outer surface of the cutter body and a second high-frequency electrode disposed at the base end of the slit; and a mechanism which is disposed on both sides of the distal end of the slit in the projection of the cutter body, which rotates as a result of being pressed by the tissue, and which feeds the tissue toward the interior of the slit. In addition, the parts located on both sides of the distal end of the slit in the projection mutually separate in the thickness direction of the slit. Moreover, the second electrode is capable of moving between the base end and distal end of the slit in the cutter body; and the width of the distal end of the slit is set larger than the width of the base end. It is possible to provide a holder—which holds the tissue so that it is able to freely move along it—at the distal end of the insertion member, and the holder includes a tissue holding frame which has two arms which extend in the width direction of the slit at both the distal end part and proximal end part relative to the distal end, and which face each other in the extension direction of the slit. The two arms mutually diverge in the thickness direction. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306542 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING PATIENT DATA - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for managing patient data. In one aspect, the invention relates to a system for managing patient data having many instruments. The instruments have a sampling member for sampling a body fluid from a patient and are in direct communication with at least one other instrument. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306543 | Specimen Sample Collection Device and Test System - A specimen sample collection device and test system includes a handle with a sufficiency indicator and locking teeth, an absorbent pad partially contained within the handle; a pad compression tube with outlet ports and locking holes insertable over the pad and handle; one or more collection tubes attachable to the pad compression tube outlet ports. The apparatus may include a light pipe sufficiency indicator with a spring compressor to force the absorbent pad into contact with the light pipe. The apparatus may include a collector dam. The apparatus may include a secondary seal. The apparatus may include a cylindrically shaped absorbent pad and a wrap-around light pipe sufficiency indicator with vent grooves. The apparatus may include a pad seat with buffer material disposed within the pad compression tube. The apparatus may include an absorbent pad split and divided into two lengths connected at a base. The apparatus may include a bar code identification. The apparatus may include a lock and key securing mechanism. The apparatus may include a handle containing one or more analyte test strips The apparatus may include a first absorbent pad in fluid communication with a sample adequacy indicator, which is in parallel with a second absorbent pad in fluid communication with a lateral flow analyte test strip. The apparatus ma include a first absorbent pad in fluid communication with a sample adequacy indicator, which is in parallel with a second absorbent pad in fluid communication with a lateral flow analyte test strip, with an impermeable membrane separating the first and second absorbent pads. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306544 | INSTILLATION/ASPIRATION DEVICE - A three-in-one instillation aspiration device configured for (i) instillation of a sampling fluid from a sealed body, (ii) aspiration of the sampling fluid from a target site with collected material into the sealed body, and (iii) transport, without external exposure, of the collected sample to a diagnostic site. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306545 | BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly configured for use in a non-bronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage procedure. The catheter assembly may include an inner catheter member having an inner catheter lumen and an outer catheter member having an outer catheter lumen, where the inner catheter member is disposed longitudinally and coaxially through at least a lengthwise portion of the outer catheter lumen, a distal end portion of the outer catheter includes an atraumatically-shaped disruptable seal—which seal includes at least a pair of overlapping slits that extend at least partially through an internal distal end wall portion of the outer catheter—and where a distal end portion of the inner catheter includes a wedging structure configured to at least partially sealingly contact an inner circumference of a passage in a lower portion of a patient lung. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306546 | Kink-Resistant Guidewire Having Increased Column Strength - A guidewire a distal end and a proximal end, and a core wire having an inner core and an outer layer surrounding at least a portion of the inner core, the outer layer being tapered along the distal end of the guidewire, wherein one of the inner core and the outer layer is formed from at least one kink-resistant material and the other of the inner core and the outer layer is formed from at least one high column strength material. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306547 | STEPWISE ADVANCEMENT OF A MEDICAL TOOL - Apparatus is provided, including a sensor for sensing a phase of cyclic activity of a subject's body system. A tool modulator includes a gate configured:
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20090306548 | THERAPEUTIC METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REHABILITATION - The invention relates to embodiments of methods for extending a subject-controllable range of joint motion, and for increasing subject control of joint movement within a range of motion. Embodiments include fastening a powered device around a joint so as to be able to control the joint, allowing the subject to move the joint within a range of volitional motion, and then engaging the powered device to support movement of the joint into an expanded, rehabilitative range. In some embodiments, the device supports joint movement by substantially providing the force to move the joint beyond the volitional boundary. In other embodiments, supporting movement includes the subject substantially providing the force, and the device allowing movement only in a desired direction. The invention further relates to a system for increasing the functional capability of a joint by implementing embodiments of the method. By such methods and system, rehabilitation is accomplished both by building strength, and training neural pathways. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306549 | Methods and Apparatus for Configuring an Ablation Source of a Catheter - Embodiments of the invention relate to a catheter having an ultrasound energy emitting region that is both rotatable about and slidable along the shaft of the catheter. One embodiment is directed to a catheter comprising an ultrasound transducer coupled to the shaft, and at least one actuator coupled to the handle and the ultrasound transducer that is adapted to move the ultra-sound transducer both longitudinally along the shaft and circumferentially about the shaft. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a catheter comprising an ultrasound transducer coupled to the shaft, and at least one actuator that is adapted to move the sheath both longitudinally along the shaft and circumferentially about the shaft to orient a window of the sheath in a desired position. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306550 | Ultrasonic Endometrial Cryoablation Method - The present invention relates to an ultrasound assisted cryogenic surgical instrument, more particularly, to methods and devices utilizing ultrasound energy for treatment of the endometrium to control heavy uterine bleeding (menorrhagia) or other conditions. The device of the present invention comprises an ultrasound generator, an ultrasound transducer, a transducer tip at the distal end of the ultrasound transducer, and a radiation surface. Ultrasonic radiation is directed into the tissue being ablated. A cryogenic solution is circulated through the ultrasound tip to transfer thermal energy away from the tissue to freeze the tissue being ablated by providing a synergistic effect with the ultrasonic radiation. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306551 | CONTROLLING ACOUSTIC MODES IN TISSUE HEALING APPLICATIONS - A modal converter assembly [ | 2009-12-10 |
20090306552 | ULTRASONIC MEDICAL APPARATUS - The present invention solves the issue of bacterial infection by medical devices such as intracorporeal indwelling catheters. The present invention relates to an ultrasonic medical apparatus including a medical device (titanium oxide coated medical device | 2009-12-10 |
20090306553 | Portable therapeutic support handle - An apparatus according to the present invention provides a portable, adjustable limb support mechanism for use in physiotherapy or occupational therapy. The support may be clamped to various supporting structures, and the support mechanism may be capable of being positioned throughout a substantially hemispherical field of positioning once clamped to a supporting structure. A kit according to the present invention includes one or more of a selectable support base, selectable shaft length, selectable handle size, selectable color combinations, and/or selectable support accessories. A method according to the present invention includes providing a support shaft mechanism, including a grip, having substantially hemispherical positioning, stabilizing the grip in a desired position, and positioning a limb of a person against the grip so that the person may use the grip as a point of stability to facilitate improved motor accuracy. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306554 | WALKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - In a walking assistance device, comprising: a hip belt ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090306555 | Massaging Apparatus - A massaging apparatus capable of applying visual stimulus to a user being massaged is provided. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306556 | Chest Compression Apparatus Having Physiological Sensor Accessory - A chest compression system and method of use for respiratory therapies such as cystic fibrosis, including an air flow generator, a pulse frequency control component having a fan blade for producing a series of air pulses communicated to a patient-worn garment during a therapy session. The system further includes one or more patient physiologic sensors capable of capturing patient information during the therapy session. The sensors may include a blood oximeter or a mouthpiece used to evaluate pulmonary function. An airway congestion monitoring system provides airway and lung congestion trend analysis. Adjustments are made to the series of air pulses based on a patient's therapy session data. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306557 | Portable self administered chest physiotherapy system - A chest physiotherapy device which allows self administered chest physiotherapy to assist in transfer of airway passage secretions. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306558 | MASSAGE DEVICE FOR A MASSAGE CHAIR - The present invention describes the assembly structure of a massage device for a massage chair. The assembly structure includes an assembly frame that is divided into a first, second and third frame region. The first frame region is adapted to receive the assembly of a patting actuator block, the second frame region is adapted to receive the assembly of a sliding actuator block, and the third frame region is adapted to receive the assembly of a kneading actuator block. The massage device formed by the assembly of the different actuator blocks on the assembly frame has a reduced volume, and is easy to disassemble for repair or maintenance. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306559 | MASSAGE ASSEMBLY - A massage assembly includes a top cover and a base which is connected to the top cover to define a space therebetween, a massage unit and a movable unit is received in the space. The massage unit is connected to the movable unit, and a transmission mechanism is received in the movable unit to drive the movable unit to move reciprocally in the massage assembly so as to massage the user's body by the massage unit. The massage unit provides different types of massage features. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306560 | Massage implement - A massage implement consisting of two elements. One element is a metal tube that receives an adjustable insert therein. The insert and the tube are adjustable in length relative to each other. The metal tube has at its top a T-shaped configuration attached thereto which is made of a hard rubber or plastic material. The sliding insert is made of hard rubber or a plastic material and has a way of arresting the sliding insert therein after a predetermined length has been established. The sliding insert has at its bottom replaceable massaging tools thereon. The different massaging tools are used for treating different areas on the body of a patient. The massage implement is used by a therapist by placing the T-shaped configuration in the area of the armpit and by applying pressure to any of the bottom massage tools. The pressure is applied by the weight of the body of therapist. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306561 | WELLNESS THROUGH PERIODIC PULSATING BODY CONTACT - Wellness device and methods are provided. The device includes a movable head having a smooth convex surface for contact with a body surface of an individual. Also included is a means for automatically moving the head in a recurring manner. When activated, the device allows the smooth convex surface of the head to provide a gentle periodic tapping and/or pulsating sensation on the body surface of the individual at a frequency of about 2.5 Hz or less. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306562 | TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHODS - Apparatus and methods to signal to a user that his/her head is not upright and methods for using such apparatus. For example, the present invention may be an apparatus that includes a tapered resilient block locatable underneath the mandible of a user and retention apparatus to maintain the position of the tapered resilient block. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306563 | CERVICAL SPINE TRACTION COLLAR - A cervical spine traction collar is disclosed. The cervical spine collar comprises at least two cervical spine embracing elements, which are relatively displaceable with respect to each other in either up or down direction; a displacement device for relatively displacement of the cervical spine embracing elements in the up or down direction; a fastening device for securing the cervical spine embracing elements in a position in which they embrace a user's neck; and a padding provided on said cervical spine embracing elements for soft contact between the spine embracing elements and a patient body. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306564 | Hip Support Member - When securing a frame ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090306565 | REHABILITATION WALKING BOOT - The present invention is a rehabilitation walking boot, which includes a foot support and two leg supports. The foot support includes a top surface, a bottom surface and two lateral edges. The two lateral edges are configured with slots for insertion and fixation by the inserts of the two leg supports. The leg support insert is configured with a flexible positioning locker protruded on one side, and one side of the slots of the foot support lateral edges is configured with a locking part. The side walls of the slots are configured with perforated fixing holes. The rehabilitation walking boot can be dismantled more conveniently, and the leg support can use either combined type or fixed type linkages to the foot support. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306566 | ADJUSTABLE DORSAL SPLINT - The present invention provides an adjustable dorsal splint for resolving the shortcomings of a typical fixation splint. The invention includes a fixation splint, which contains a splint body, a first retaining portion, and a second retaining portion. A curvature adjustment portion is placed at a preset location of the splint body of the fixation splint, so as to adjust the splint body into predefined bending angle. As the fixation splint is provided with a curvature adjustment portion, it is possible to flexibly adjust the bending angle of the fixation splint to mate with the foot of the patient, thereby maintaining the position of the feet with better efficiency. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306567 | CERVICAL SPINE TRACTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A cervical traction method and apparatus for treating irregularities in the lateral curvature of the cervical region of the spine involves the application of traction load to induce an axially elongated or extension posture in the cervical region of the patient's spine. The patient is placed in a supine or seated position, and a traction halter is fitted about the head of the patient, with a traction sling also being optionally positioned about the cervical region of the patient. A traction load, which may have an intermittently varying magnitude, is exerted on one or more of the sling or halter to induce an axially elongated and/or extension posture in the cervical region. The axially elongated posture at least partially diminishes the lateral curvature of the cervical region of the spine in the patient, and the extension posture at least partially restores the lateral curvature to the cervical region of the spine in the patient, thereby reducing symptoms such as neck pain, upper back pain, headaches, and other symptoms of mechanical origin that result from irregular lateral curvature of the spine. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306568 | INTERMITTENT LUMBAR TRACTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A traction method and apparatus for treating irregularities in the lateral curvature and global posture of the thoraco-lumbar, lumbar, lumbo-pelvic and/or pelvic region of the spine involving the application of an intermittent transverse traction load to a region of the patient's body. The patient is placed in a supine or semi-supine position, and a traction sling is positioned about a region of the body of the patient, where the region of the body can be the thoracic region, lumbar region and pelvic region of the body. A transverse traction load having an intermittently varying magnitude is exerted on the sling to induce an extension posture in at least a portion of the spine of the patient and/or a flexion posture of the pelvic portion of the spine of the patient. The flexion and extension postures serve to at least partially restore normal lateral curvature of the thoraco-lumbo-pelvic region of the spine, thereby reducing lower back pain, correcting abnormal posture, and easing other symptoms that are related to thoraco-lumbo-pelvic spine curvature irregularities. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306569 | TIP BANDAGE - Disclosed is a bandage for healing wounds on a digit of a user. The bandage includes an elongated sleeve and a strip. The elongated sleeve is configured to be received on the digit of the user. The elongated sleeve includes an open end portion and a closed end portion. The closed end portion of the elongated sleeve is received on a tip portion of the digit of the user when the elongated sleeve is received thereon. An inner surface of the elongated sleeve is disposed with a medicament for healing wounds on the digit of the user. The strip is configured on a peripheral edge portion of the open end portion of the elongated sleeve. The strip is adapted to secure the elongated sleeve to the digit of the user for enabling a comfortable fit of the elongated sleeve thereon. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306570 | TUBULAR COMPRESSION BANDAGE - The invention relates to a tubular compression bandage made of a textile hosiery which is largely inelastic laterally to the longitudinal direction and is elastic in the longitudinal direction, and which is adapted in tubular form to the contours of the limb in such a way that, when the bandage is applied, it snugly surrounds the limb, the bandage being divided by at least one closure running in the longitudinal direction, such that, when the closure is open, the bandage is applicable to the limb, and when the closure is closed, the bandage firmly surrounds the limb. The bandage material is designed by an elastic, porous knitted fabric having incorporated, circumferential inelastic tension threads for forming a lateral inelasticity, while maintaining the longitudinal elasticity, and the bandage is provided with a window which is held closed or completely or partially open by a textile cover which is made of longitudinally and laterally elastic material and is adapted to the window. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306571 | Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Composition Comprising Cross-Linked Polyalkylene Oxide and Water Absorbent Hydrophilic Agents - Accordingly, the present invention relates to a pressure sensitive adhesive composition consisting of a continuous phase comprising cross-linked polyalkyleneoxide polymer and a discontinuous phase comprising water absorbent hydrophilic agents wherein
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20090306572 | New Polypeptides, uses thereof and methods employing it - A TNF-α binding polypeptide is provided, which is related to a domain of staphylococcal protein A (SPA) in that the sequence of the polypeptide corresponds to the sequence of the SPA domain having 1 to about 20 substitution mutations. Nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide, expression vector comprising the nucleic acid, and host cell comprising the expression vector are also provided. Also provided are methods comprising a step of affinity separation or detection, in which step a polypeptide according to the invention is used. Such methods may be used for reducing the content of TNF-α in a body fluid. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306573 | Remote Controlled Medical Apparatus - The invention relates to remote controlled blood cleaning of a patient (P). A dialysis unit ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090306574 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ACCESS TO A PATIENT, IN PARTICULAR ACCESS TO VESSELS DURING EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT - The invention relates to a device and to a method for monitoring access to vessels during extracorporeal blood treatment. The invention forms a loop in the arterial and/or venous line and provides device for fixing a section of the line in a loop. When the line is stressed under tension, the loop contracts and the line finally kinks. The modification of the diameter of the line and the formation of a kink in the line leads to a rise of pressure in the line, which is monitored by a pressure monitoring device. If the pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the aspirating cannula is in danger of slipping out of the vessel access or has partially or completely slipped out, thus allowing the threshold value to be determined for alarms. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306575 | Disposable nose pack for nosebleeds - A cylindrical absorbent nasal pack that has a rounded tip for a patient's self application in controlling epistaxis. It is comprised of compressed absorbent cotton to prevent sticking to nasal wall and absorption of blood. The bottom section has a plastic coating or plastic sleeve to help grip the nose pack, conceal the site of blood, prevent blood leakage, and prevent contact of blood when disposing of the nose pack. The nose pack is simply inserted into the nasal cavity while applying gentle pushing force until pack is snug. The pressure that is applied from the pack into the nostril wall assists in the coagulation process, which helps stop the nosebleed. The nose pack is sized to be placed within the nasal cavity upon occurrence of a nosebleed. When the nosebleed is ended, the nose pack may be removed by applying pulling force to the bottom of the nose pack. When removing the pack, blood clot(s) that collected during the coagulation stage will also naturally be released. The same nose pack can also be used as an applicator to apply lubricants to relieve dry nasal walls to prevent reoccurring nosebleeds. The nose pack can also be used as a new and effective method to immediately absorb medications to the blood system. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306576 | System for Transmembrane Administration of a Permeant and Method for Administering a Permeant - A system for transmembrane administration of a permeant, the system comprising: a) at least one permeant ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090306577 | SONIC APPLICATOR FOR SKIN FORMULATIONS - The applicator includes a housing and a motor contained therewithin which includes an output member, such as a shaft, which in operation moves in a reciprocating manner. A contact member is mounted for operation and moves in response to the action of the output shaft, such that the contact element in operation repeatedly contacts a selected skin area, moving toward and away from the skin area, substantially perpendicularly thereto. The contact member moves at a frequency within the range of 50 Hz to 200 Hz and with an amplitude of 0.010 to 0.075 inches. The repeated tapping action of the contact member against the skin increases the absorption of a skin formulation into the skin area being contacted. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306578 | Artificial receptors - Antibodies are provided. For as example, an antibody capable of binding an artificial receptor which comprises a hydroquinone monolayer and is incapable of binding the artificial receptor when comprising a benzoquinone monolayer. Also provided are methods and systems using same for control delivery of a molecule-of-interest into a tissue. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306579 | DELIVERY OF CORTICOSTEROIDS THROUGH IONTOPHORESIS - Disclosed herein are formulations of dexamethasone or a prodrug thereof suitable for delivery by ocular iontophoresis and methods of use thereof. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306580 | Wound treatment apparatus and method - An apparatus for cleansing wounds in which irrigant fluid from a reservoir connected to a conformable wound dressing and wound exudate from the dressing are moved by a device (which may be a single pump or two pumps) for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing and a means for providing simultaneous aspiration and irrigation of the wound. The apparatus also comprises means to apply high frequency vibrational energy, e.g. ultrasound, to the wound bed. The former removes materials deleterious to wound healing, while distributing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing over the wound bed. The latter promotes healing. The dressing and a method of treatment using the apparatus. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306581 | CONTROLLING A PHACOEMULSIFICATION SYSTEM BASED ON REAL-TIME ANALYSIS OF IMAGE DATA - A design for dynamically adjusting parameters applied to a surgical instrument, such as an ocular surgical instrument, is presented. The method includes detecting surgical events from image data collected by a surgical microscope focused on an ocular surgical procedure, establishing a desired response for each detected surgical event, delivering the desired response to the ocular surgical instrument as a set of software instructions, and altering the surgical procedure based on the desired response received as the set of software instructions. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306582 | SCORING CATHETER AND METHOD FOR TREATING DISEASED HEART VALVES - The present invention provides a valvuloplasty catheter which has a scoring element at its distal part to score stenotic, calcified heart valves in radial direction and to make the single valve flaps/leaflets work again. In addition to this, the device could comprise an attached balloon to post-dilate the valve after the scoring procedure. To reduce a future recalcification, the scoring element and/or the balloon have a pharmacologic coating on their outer surface. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306583 | Method of Operating An Ultrasound Handpiece - A method of operating an ultrasonic handpiece by pulsing the power supplied to the handpiece and varying the type of vibration during the power pulse. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306584 | MEDICAL DEVICE - The invention relates to a medical device which is used, preferably for peritoneal dialysis, and is provided with a film hose. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306585 | IMPLANTABLE PUMPS AND CANNULAS THEREFOR - In various embodiments, an implantable pump includes a cannula. The pump (e.g., the cannula thereof) may include, for example, flow sensors, pressure sensors, filters, and/or other components. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306586 | LATERALLY-EXPANDABLE ACCESS CANNULA FOR ACCESSING THE INTERIOR OF A HIP JOINT - A laterally-expandable access cannula comprising:
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20090306587 | Sleeve Steering and Reinforcement - A sleeve steering and reinforcing device ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090306588 | BALLOON CATHETER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING UTERINE DISORDERS - A system for treating uterine disorders includes a balloon catheter having a cannula with a proximal end and a distal end, and an inflatable balloon secured over the distal end of the cannula. The device includes a heating assembly coupled with the distal end of the cannula and disposed inside the inflatable balloon, and an impeller disposed inside the heating assembly. In one embodiment, the heating assembly includes an elongated heating tube having a heating film covering an outer wall thereof, at least one fluid inlet extending though the outer wall and a fluid outlet located at a distal end of the elongated heating tube. The impeller is rotatable for drawing fluid through the at least one fluid inlet and into the elongated heating tube for heating the fluid, and discharging the heated fluid from the fluid outlet for circulating the fluid throughout the inflatable balloon. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306589 | INFLATABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - Inflatable medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The inflatable medical devices can be medical balloons. The balloons can be configured to have a through-lumen or no through-lumen and a wide variety of geometries. The device can have a high-strength, non-compliant, fiber-reinforced, multi-layered wall. The inflatable medical device can be used for angioplasty, kyphoplasty, percutaneous aortic valve replacement, or other procedures described herein. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306591 | Catheter insertion apparatus and method of use thereof - The invention relates to a catheter insertion system utilizing a catheter introducer device having an introducer sheath, the catheter insertion system comprise a catheter containment unit in which a catheter tube having a catheter hub is held, said catheter containment unit comprises an opening adapted to sealably and reversibly connect to an inserter head, said inserter head is adapted to sealably and reversibly connect, and provide said catheter tube passage, to said catheter introducer device, wherein said catheter containment unit comprises at least one flexible portion and an elastic/resilient portion located near its opening for advancing portions of said catheter tube through said passage, and wherein said inserter head is adapted to sealably receive a portion of said catheter hub in a socket provided therein. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306592 | INFUSION PUMP - An infusion pump is provided with a slide clamp mechanism having a clamp member for closing or opening an infusion tube and a valve mechanism for pressing the infusion tube to stop flow of a solution in the infusion tube and has a structure where an interlocking mechanism for interlocking the slide clamp mechanism with the valve mechanism only by manipulation of a handle is disposed. During a series of manipulations of the handle, the infusion tube is always closed by one or both of the slide clamp and valves 14A and 14B, so that free flow of a solution in the infusion tube 40 can be entirely prevented. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306593 | Mechanically operated liquid pump - The invention relates to a mechanically operated liquid pump ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090306594 | DRUG-DELIVERY PUMPS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Embodiments of an implantable electrolytic pump include a drug reservoir, a cannula fluidly coupled to the reservoir, a pumping mechanism for forcing liquid from the reservoir through the cannula, control circuitry for operating the pumping mechanism, and a power source comprising primary and auxiliary batteries in a stacked configuration, only the main battery being operatively coupled to the control circuitry during normal operation, the control circuitry operatively coupling the back-up battery upon detection of an electrical fault. The pump may further include a hermetic enclosure containing the control circuitry and the power source. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306595 | IMPLANTABLE DRUG-DELIVERY DEVICES, AND APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FILLING THE DEVICES - In various embodiments, a tool is employed in filling a drug-delivery device. The tool may include, for example, a needle that is admitted through a fill port of the drug-delivery device. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306596 | INSERTER - The invention relates to an inserter for an infusion set for intermittent or continuous administration of a therapeutical substance such as e.g. insulin. The inserter comprises a needle unit comprising a needle hub ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090306597 | DEVICE FOR UNBLOCKING AN OCCLUDED VESSEL, AND A METHOD FOR UNBLOCKING AN OCCLUDED VESSEL - A device for unblocking an occlusion ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090306598 | Valve assembly for medical procedures - The invention relates to a valve used in medical procedures. More specifically the invention relates to an introducer sheath valve used in minimally invasive and conventional surgical procedures. The valve may accommodate a wide range of surgical implement diameters, shapes, and multiple implements without imposing the high frictional forces of known valves. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306599 | FLOCKED MEDICAL INSTRUMENT TO BE PLACED IN THE BODY, METHOD OF PRODUCING THE MEDICAL INSTRUMENT TO BE PLACED IN THE BODY AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THE MEDICAL INSTRUMENT TO BE PLACED IN THE BODY - The present invention provides a percutaneous terminal having a substrate thereof flocked with fibers having bio-affinity, and thereby being able to adhere tightly to a living body, a medical instrument to be placed in the body, and a production method and a production apparatus of the percutaneous terminal and the medical instrument to be placed in the body. The percutaneous terminal according to the present invention is one which the surface of the substrate is flocked with bio-affinitive short fibers (e.g. hydroxyapatite complex particles), therefore the bio-affinitive short fibers are risen perpendicular to or substantially perpendicular to the surface of the substrate. As a result, an area of the bio-affinitive short fibers coating a unit area of the substrate of the percutaneous terminal to the unit area of the percutaneous terminal substrate is considerably elevated and, in its turn, the adhesiveness of the percutaneous terminal to biological tissues is improved. Thus, it is possible to stably fix to the living body a medical device such as a catheter or the like which has the percutaneous terminal. The medical instrument according to the present invention is also flocked with the short fibers as described above, therefore it is possible to stably fix to the living body the medical instrument to be placed in the body. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306600 | Gastrostomy Tube, Production Methods Thereof and Insertion Tool - The invention relates to a gastrostomy tube, to the production methods thereof and to an insertion tool. The distal end ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090306601 | Fluid Flow Control Device with Retractable Cannula - A device having a housing; a cannula projecting forwardly from the housing; a connector useful for attaching the device to a fluid source or receptacle; a fluid flow path establishing fluid communication between the cannula and the connector; a retraction mechanism biasing the cannula away from its projecting position; and an actuator supported by the housing and configured to modify the fluid flow path so as to terminate fluid flow through the device, seal off the fluid flow path, and release the retraction mechanism to retract the cannula into the housing. The subject device is particularly preferred for use in the medical field, for example, as part of an infusion set or as a collection device for blood, or other fluids or flowable matter. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306602 | Stabilization of a catheter or cannula - A stabilizing device (and method of use) for insertion and maintenance of a catheter or cannula maintains a sterile insertion site and is simple and easy to construct and use, yet optimally maintains the catheter or cannula in place. A first stabilizing element includes a pair of bilateral wings and a catheter or cannula receiving element generally between the wings. A proximal stabilizing element—desirably two distinct and spaced pieces of tape—is operatively connected to the wings and has a sterile adhesive for affixing the wings to a patient to provide stability during needle removal and substantially for the duration that the catheter or cannula is inserted into a patient. A lateral stabilizing element—desirably two pieces of tape—is distinct and spaced from the proximal stabilizing element, to provide primarily lateral and medial stability to a catheter or cannula in a patient. A release sheet may cover the tape adhesive, or the tape may have a pattern of adhesive and non-adhesive sections cooperating with each other. Butterfly catheter, or angiocatheter, embodiments are particularly desirable. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306603 | SECUREMENT DEVICE WITH TOGGLE CLAMP MECHANISM - A securement device for securing a medical article includes two supports extending from a base. Lever arms extend from each of the supports. One or both of the lever arms include a channel portion. The lever arms are pivotable about the ends of the supports to define an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the lever arms extend generally upwardly from the supports. In the closed position, the lever arms extend generally downwardly from the supports, and the channel portion or portions at least partially surround the medical article. As the lever arms move from the open position to the closed position, they exert an outward force on the ends of the supports. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306604 | Hybrid cannula/electrode medical device having protected wire passage - A hybrid cannula having first and second passages extending along its length, the first passage to transport liquid to be injected into a patient and the second passage to hold an electric wire. The cannula is formed by at least two concentric metal tubes. The liquid passage extends through the inner tube, while the wire passage extends through either the outer surface of the inner tube or through a middle tube, such that the outer periphery of the wire passage is always covered by the metal wall of the outer tube. Thus, the wire can be inserted without difficulty through the second passage and does not contact the insulation layer. This allows formation of the insulation layer with a smooth outer surface. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306605 | Medical Treatment Device and Method for Manufacturing the Same - To provide a medical treatment device wherein the antithrombotic property and lubricity of a coating formed on the surface can be maintained in a stable state for a long period and also to provide a method for manufacturing the same. A mixture solution for coating wherein a copolymer of methyl vinyl ether with maleic acid anhydride, a quaternary ammonium salt and a polyether block amide dissolved in an organic solvent are applied upon the surface of a substrate comprising synthetic resin to form a coating and then urokinase and heparin are impregnated in the coating of the medical treatment device. The synthetic resin comprising the substrate is polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, nylon or nylon elastomer. The quaternary ammonium salt is tridodecylmethylammonium chloride. An alkaline treatment is applied to a predetermined part of a substrate upon which a coating has been formed by application of the mixture solution. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306606 | CATHETER HUB ASSEMBLY WITH VASCULAR ACCESS PORT - A vascular access catheter having a catheter hub assembly and a catheter shaft having a plurality of lumens is disclosed. The hub assembly has a body with an interior cavity and an exterior surface with a plurality of openings that are configured to receive the catheter shaft and a plurality of extension tubes, which are fluidly connected to lumens of the catheter shaft. A vascular access port having a housing, at least one reservoir and a self-sealing septum having an outer surface, is positioned partially therein the interior cavity of the body. A portion of the housing defines a reservoir outlet stem that is in fluid communication with the reservoir. At least a portion of the outer surface of the septum is defined therein a port opening that is defined therein the body and is circumferentially surrounded by portions of the exterior surface of the hub body. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306607 | Moxibustion device - A flat iron-like moxibustion device provided with a flat iron-like main body | 2009-12-10 |
20090306608 | OPHTHALMIC DEVICES FOR THE CONTROLLED RELEASE OF ACTIVE AGENTS - The invention provides devices useful for the delivery of active agents to the eye in a controlled manner. In the devices of the invention, the active agent is present within the device in a continuous or discontinuous concentration gradient. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306609 | Wound treatment apparatus and method - An apparatus for cleansing wounds in which irrigant fluid from a reservoir connected to a conformable wound dressing and wound exudate from the dressing are moved by a device (which may be a single pump or two pumps) for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing and a means for providing simultaneous aspiration and irrigation of the wound, and means for stressing the wound bed and optionally tissue surrounding the wound. The former removes materials deleterious to wound healing, while distributing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing over the wound bed. The latter promotes wound healing. The dressing and a method of treatment using the apparatus. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306610 | Urine collecting device - A urine collection device includes a membrane filter ( | 2009-12-10 |
20090306611 | WOUND COVER - A wound cover comprising:
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20090306612 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article, such as a diaper, diaper pants, sanitary towel or incontinence protector including a liquid-permeable cover layer intended to be directed toward the user during use, a liquid-impermeable backing layer intended to be directed away from the user during use, and an absorbent core between the cover layer and the backing layer. The article has a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction, two substantially longitudinal side edges, a substantially transverse front edge, a substantially transverse rear edge, a substantially longitudinal midline, and a front part and a rear part on each side of a center line. The midline and center line intersect one another at a point of intersection. The absorbent article includes at least one monovalent salt of the form X | 2009-12-10 |
20090306613 | Absorbent Article with Sensation Member - An absorbent article includes a backsheet having a longitudinal axis, a topsheet attached to the backsheet and having a body-facing surface, and an absorbent core disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet. The article may also include barrier leg cuffs. The article further includes a sensation member, which sensation member may be defined in part by the topsheet or may be separate from the topsheet. The sensation member may be a wetness sensation member, a temperature sensation member, or a combination of the two. A visible highlight(s) may be associated with the sensation member. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306614 | TOP LAYER FOR AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent product such as a panty liner or a sanitary towel or the like having two lateral zones and situated between them a central zone, the absorbent product having a top layer consisting of a laminate of a first layer of material containing openings and a second layer of material. The first layer of material covers at least the two lateral zones, and in that the second layer of material covers both the two lateral zones and the central zone, the top layer being folded over itself in such a way that an overlap is formed with a Z-shaped cross section, the overlapping parts being joined together via an inner joining zone. A method for the manufacture of such an absorbent product. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306615 | TOP LAYER FOR AN ABSORBENT PRODUCT - An absorbent product such as a panty liner, incontinence pad, sanitary towel or the like comprising a top layer consisting of a first material layer and a second material layer, the first material layer being attached directly to the second material layer. The first material layer has a first part and a second part, where the first part and/or the second part contains openings, and where the first part is folded over the second part along a fold line, the first material layer being attached directly to the second material layer adjacent to at least one line extending in the longitudinal direction in an inner joining zone. A method for the manufacture of an absorbent product of this kind. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306616 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING AN ELASTIC LAMINATE MATERIAL - A pant type absorbent article having a core region includes an absorbent core and a chassis region surrounding the core region. The article in at least a part of the chassis region includes a coversheet in the form of an elastic laminate constituting the sole component of the chassis in at least 20% of the total surface area of the article. The elastic laminate has a tensile strength of at least 15 N/25 mm both in the longitudinal and transverse directions of the article and a tensile strength in the transverse direction of the article which is no more than 2.5 times and preferably no more than 2 times higher than the tensile strength in the longitudinal direction of the article. The force required to extend the elastic laminate 10% in the longitudinal direction of the article is no more than 5 N/25 mm. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306617 | Elastic composite having cross-directional elasticity and a system and method for making the elastic composite - A method of making an elastic composite entails conveying a first sheet on a conveyor, and wrapping a section of elastic about the first sheet and the conveyor, thereby applying elastics cross directionally across the sheet. A second sheet is then applied onto the first sheet thereby creating a subcomposite including the two sheets and elastics sandwiched therebetween, wherein two elastics extend outward from one side of the subcomposite, about the conveyor, and return into an opposite side of the subcomposite. The subcomposite is cut through the first and second sheets and the elastics, thereby separating the subcomposite into a first carrier and a second carrier, each carrier including a material layer, whereby spaced apart elastics extend from the first carrier to the second carrier, the first and second carriers defining an exposed elastic region therebetween formed by the elastics. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306618 | ABSORPTIVE ARTICLE - Provided is an absorptive article having absorption elements capable of following the body of a user. This absorptive article comprises a generally rectangular base absorption element, a top absorption element disposed on one surface of the base absorption element at substantially lateral center of the base absorption element and along the longitudinal direction of the base absorption element, and a fixing part for fixing the base absorption element to the top absorption element so that at least one end of the top absorption element in the longitudinal direction thereof is made to be a free end. The flexural rigidity and the compression hardness of the top absorption element are set within appropriate ranges, respectively. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306619 | Irreversibly Closable Flow Control Clamp and Fluid Processing Set - A flow control clamp having first and second legs disposed in a generally facing relationship. The clamp includes apertures receiving a flexible tube therethrough. The first and second legs include surfaces disposed to irreversibly secure the legs together in the closed position. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306620 | MEDICINAL VIAL - Medicinal vials are provided incorporating RFID's in a way which causes them to remain associated with the vial when the vial closure is opened. Several embodiments are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment an RFID is incorporated in the vial closure system. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306621 | Vial transfer convenience IV kits and methods - Convenience kits designed to provide for closed, but selectable liquid transfer from a vial to a variety of IV containers and medical syringes. In particular, a kit for fully enclosing a vial for safety in hazardous drug transfer is disclosed. Generally, the kits contain unitized parts wherever reasonable to limit makes and breaks. Further, pathway determining kits provide selectable pathways for purging connections wish flushing solution where makes and breaks are made between various fluid pathway involved parts such that, when disconnections are made, flush solution is resident at the exposed interface. Also disclosed is a 3-way valve as part of a closed, switchable pathway controlling subsystem by which pathways are selected for reconstituting dry medicine in a vial, displacing a measured dose of liquid from a vial, exchanging gas into the vial for displaced liquid, delivering the measured dose to an IV container. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306622 | Devices, systems, and methods for reshaping a heat valve annulus - Devices, systems, and methods employ an implant that is sized and configured to attach to the annulus of a dysfunctional heart valve annulus. In use, the implant extends across the major axis of the annulus above and/or along the valve annulus. The implant reshapes the major axis dimension and/or other surrounding anatomic structures. The implant restores to the heart valve annulus and leaflets a more functional anatomic shape and tension. The more functional anatomic shape and tension are conducive to coaptation of the leaflets during systole, which, in turn, reduces regurgitation. The implant improves function to the valve, without surgically cinching, resecting, and/or fixing in position large portions of a dilated annulus, or without the surgical fixation of ring-like structures. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306623 | Multiple ratio fluid dispenser - A double syringe delivery system is disclosed for holding a pair of syringes in a manner so as to accommodate the simultaneous activation of the plunger of each syringe in order to effect simultaneous delivery of the contents of each syringe. The delivery system includes a delivery mechanism for delivering the contents of both syringes to a site of application. The delivery system further includes a support member that is positioned between the two syringe bodies. The elongated support member has resilient, C-shaped clamps on one end of the support member. The clamps are designed to be removably clamped onto the applicator so that the syringe barrels will be held together in a parallel manner. The elongated support member further comprises finger grips. A plunger connects the two syringe plungers so that they can also be simultaneously activated. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306624 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING ACTIVE AGENTS TO THE OSTEOMEATAL COMPLEX - Described here are devices, methods, and kits for treating sinusitis and related respiratory conditions by locally delivering active agents to the osteomeatal complex over a sustained period of time. The devices may be passively fixed within the osteomeatal complex and/or include one or more features that actively fix it within the osteomeatal complex. The devices may optionally include a portion that extends into a sinus ostium, sinus cavity, and/or the nasal passage to deliver an active agent. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306625 | TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RENAL-RELATED DISEASES - Systems and methods are provided for locally delivering specific prophylactic, regenerative, or therapeutic agents within the body of a patient. Systems and methods can involve direct delivery of prophylactic, regenerative, or therapeutic agents into branch blood vessels or body lumens from a main vessel or lumen, respectively, and in particular into renal arteries extending from an aorta in a patient. Drug infusion techniques encompass specific treatment and prevention regimes for renal diseases including, but not limited to, Acute Kidney Injury, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Chronic Kidney Disease. | 2009-12-10 |
20090306626 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR NASOENTERIC INTUBATION - This invention relates to the placement of nasogastric tubes. Specifically, the present invention relates to devices, methods, and kits for assisting intubation and insertion. | 2009-12-10 |