51st week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 53 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140371449 | Synthesis of Triazolopyrimidine Compounds - The present invention relates to the field of organic synthesis and describes the synthesis of specific intermediates suitable for the preparation of triazolopyrimidine compounds such as ticagrelor. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371450 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING ISOQUINOLINONES AND SOLID FORMS OF ISOQUINOLINONES - Polymorphs of chemical compounds that modulate kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity, and compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment of diseases and conditions associated with kinase activity, including P13 kinase activity, are described herein. Also provided herein are processes for preparing compounds, polymorphs thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371451 | Preparation of 3,5-Dioxo Hexanoate Ester in Two Steps - The invention discloses a method for the preparation of tert-butyl 6-chloro-3,5-dioxohexanoate from Meldrum's acid derivative and its use for the preparation of tert-butyl (4R,6S)-(6-hydroxymethyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4-yl)acetate (BHA), Rosuvastatin and Atorvastatin. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371452 | REDUCTIVE AMINATION OF DIETHANOLAMINE AND RESULTING PRODUCT MIXTURE - The invention provides a method for the reductive amination of diethanolamine to form a product composition that includes piperazine (PIP) and aminoethylethanolamine (AEEA). A catalyst with a transitional alumina/second metal oxide support and a mixture of catalytic metals is used for the reaction which results in low levels of non-PIP and non-AEEA side products. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371453 | 1-[2-(2,4-Dimethylphenylsulfanyl)-Phenyl]Piperazine As A Compound With Combined Serotonin Reuptake, 5-HT3 And 5-HT1a Activity For The Treatment Of Cognitive Impairment - This disclosure relates to a process for the preparation of 1-[2-(2,4-dimethylphenylsulfanyl)-phenyl]piperazine or a salt thereof. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371454 | CATALYSTS FOR EFFICIENT Z-SELECTIVE METATHESIS - The present application provides, among other things, compounds and methods for metathesis reactions. In some embodiments, provided compounds promote highly efficient and highly Z-selective metathesis. In some embodiments, provided compounds and methods are particularly useful for producing allyl alcohols. In some embodiments, provided compounds have the structure of formula I. In some embodiments, provided compounds comprise ruthenium, and a ligand bonded to ruthenium through a sulfur atom. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371455 | Chemical compounds - Disclosed are compounds of Formula III. Also disclosed are salts of the compounds, pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds or salts, and methods for treating HCV infection by administration of the compounds or salts. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371456 | Enzymatic Transamination of Cyclopamine Analogs - Provided are processes for the synthesis of amino analogues from ketone starting materials. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371457 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF QUINUCLIDINE COMPOUNDS - Provided is a production method for a cis-QMF, which has a low environmental burden and is industrially advantageous. Specifically provided is a production method for a cis-type 2-alkylspiro(1,3-oxathiolane-5,3′)quinuclidine hydrochloride, including: reacting a cis-trans isomer mixture of 2-alkylspiro(1,3-oxathiolane-5,3′)quinuclidine with p-nitrobenzoic acid; resolving the resultant product to produce a cis-type 2-alkylspiro(1,3-oxathiolane-5,3′)quinuclidine p-nitrobenzoate; and converting the p-nitrobenzoate into a hydrochloride. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371458 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF MORPHINE ANALOGS VIA THE REACTION OF ORGANOMETALLIC REAGENTS WITH AN OXAZOLIDINE DERIVED FROM MORPHINANS - The oxazolidine derived from the reaction of oxymorphone with the Burgess reagent, temporarily protected at 0-3 and C-6, reacts with Grignard or other suitable metallic or organometallic reagents to directly provide, for example, A/-allyl, A/-methylcyclopropyl and /V-methylcyclobutyl derivatives that are further converted into naltrexone, naloxone, nalbuphone and nalbuphine in excellent yields. These morphine analogs can be prepared from the oxazolidine in a one-pot synthesis. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371459 | INDUSTRIAL PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF 1,2-DIHYDROQUINOLINE DERIVATIVE OR A SALT THEREOF, AND INTERMEDIATE FOR PREPARATION THEREOF - Provided is a method for producing a compound represented by formula (7) or a salt thereof: | 2014-12-18 |
20140371460 | GLUCOSYLCERAMIDE SYNTHASE INHIBITORS - The invention relates to inhibitors of glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) useful for the treatment metabolic diseases, such as lysosomal storage diseases, either alone or in combination with enzyme replacement therapy, and for the treatment of cancer. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371461 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING N-(HETERO)ARYLAZOLES - The present invention provides a process for effectively producing an N-(hetero)arylazole with high yield, which is useful as a medical or agrochemical product, an organic photoconductor material, an organic electroluminescent element material, or the like. The present invention relates to a process for producing an N-(hetero)arylazole, which includes reacting a (hetero)aryl (pseudo)halide with an NH-azole in the presence of: a catalyst including a palladium compound and a coordination compound; and a basic magnesium compound. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371462 | METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF RUTHENIUM-BASED METATHESIS CATALYSTS WITH CHELATING ALKYLIDENE LIGANDS - The invention relates to a method for preparation of ruthenium-based carbene catalysts with a chelating alkylidene ligand (“Hoveyda-type catalysts”) by reacting a penta coordinated ruthenium (II)-alkylidene complex of the type (1) (Py)X1X2Ru(alkylidene) with a suitable olefin derivative in a cross metathesis reaction. The method delivers high yields and is conducted preferably in aromatic hydrocarbon solvents. The use of phosphine-containing Ru carbene complexes as starting materials can be avoided. Catalyst products with high purity, particularly with low Cu content, can be obtained. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371463 | BENZODITHIOPHENE DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS PHOTOLUMINESCENT COMPOUNDS - Compound comprising a benzoetherodiazole group of formula (I) and at least one benzodithiophene group or a mixture of compounds comprising a benzoetherodiazole group and at least one benzodithiophene group of formulae (II) and (III). Both said compound and said mixture of compounds can be advantageously used as spectrum converters in luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs), capable, in their turn, of enhancing the performances of solar devices (i.e. devices for exploiting solar energy) such as, for example, photovoltaic cells, photoelectrolytic cells. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371464 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF CHIRAL ISOXAZOLINE AZETIDINE DERIVATIVES AS ANTIPARASITIC AGENTS - The invention recites a chiral process for the synthesis of isoxazoline azetidine phenyl substituted derivatives of Formula (1) stereoisomers thereof, veterinarily acceptable salts thereof, processes for making, and their use as a parasiticide in an animal. The variables *, R | 2014-12-18 |
20140371465 | 1,2,3-Triazole Based Metal-Organic Framework as Photo-Active Materials - A TAF compound that can have substitutions on either of the two benzene rings and/or the C-5 position of the triazole to alter the properties of the TAF compound can be | 2014-12-18 |
20140371466 | PATTERN-FORMING METHOD, AND COMPOSITION FOR FORMING RESIST UNDERLAYER FILM - Providing a method for forming a pattern capable of forming a resist underlayer film that can be easily removed using an alkali liquid while maintaining etching resistance is objected to. Provided by the present invention is a method for forming a pattern, the method including: (1) forming a resist underlayer film on a substrate using a composition for forming a resist underlayer film containing a compound having an alkali-cleavable functional group; (2) forming a resist pattern on the resist underlayer film; (3) forming a pattern on the substrate by dry etching of the resist underlayer film and the substrate, using the resist pattern as a mask; and (4) removing the resist underlayer film with an alkali liquid. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371467 | GLUCAGON RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) | 2014-12-18 |
20140371468 | Process for the Preparation of 1-H-pyrrolidine-2,4-dione Derivatives - The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of 1-H-pyrrolidine-2,4-dione derivatives and to novel intermediates and to a process for their preparation. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371469 | PHOTOREACTIVE BENZAMIDE PROBES FOR HISTONE DEACETYLASE 2 - The design, modeling, synthesis, biological evaluation, and photoaffinity labeling studies of a series of photoreactive potent and selective HDACs 1 and 2 benzamide based probes are disclosed herein. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371470 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING EPOXIDATION CATALYSTS AND EPOXIDATION METHODS UTILIZING THESE - Methods are provided for producing epoxidation catalysts. The present methods are able to produce catalysts having the desired loading levels of catalytic species at a lower vacuum level (having a higher minimum residual pressure) than previously appreciated by the art, thereby providing equipment cost and time savings. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371471 | CHEMICAL ENHANCEMENT BY NANOMATERIALS UNDER X-RAY IRRADIATION - A method for dynamic enhancement of chemical reactions by nanomaterials under hard X-ray irradiation. The nanomaterials were gold and platinum nanoparticles, and the chemical reaction employed was the hydroxylation of coumarin carboxylic acid. The reaction yield was enhanced 2000 times over that predicted on the basis of the absorption of X-rays only by the nanoparticles, and the enhancement was found for the first time to depend on the X-ray dose rate. The maximum turnover frequency was measured at 116×10-4 s-1 Gy-1. We call this process chemical enhancement, which is defined as the increased yield of a chemical reaction due to the chemical properties of the added materials. The chemical enhancement described here is believed to be ubiquitous and may significantly alter the outcome of chemical reactions under X-ray irradiation with the assistance of nanomaterials. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371472 | METHOD OF MAKING ISOIDIDE - Disclosed is a process for the preparation of isoidide from isosorbide. An aqueous solution of isosorbide is subjected to epimerization in the presence of hydrogen under the influence of a catalyst comprising ruthenium on a support, preferably a carbon support. The process of the invention can be conducted using a relatively low hydrogen pressure, and leads to a desired distribution of epimers, favoring isoidide over isomannide and isosorbide. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371473 | Process for the Preparation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) - A process is described for the preparation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), which comprises the following steps:
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20140371474 | CABAZITAXEL, RELATED COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIS - The invention provides new cabazitaxel isoserine ester intermediates and new synthetic methods, and a preparation method for the anti-tumour drugs cabazitaxel, docetaxel and paclitaxel from the new cabazitaxel isoserine intermediates. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371475 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SULFUR-CONTAINING EPOXY COMPOUND - An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a sulfur-containing epoxy compound producing no scum-like insoluble matter. According to the present invention, a sulfur-containing halohydrin compound is dripped into and reacted with a mixed solvent containing an organic solvent and a basic compound to provide the method for producing the sulfur-containing epoxy compound. According to aspects of the present invention, the organic solvent is at least one type of compound selected from toluene and benzene, the basic compound is at least one type of compound selected from sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide, and the reaction temperature is between −5° C. and 30° C. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371476 | OIL DEGUMMING METHODS - In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins. The methods provided herein can be practiced on either crude or water-degummed oils. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371477 | PRODUCTION OF DIHYDROSTERCULIC ACID AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF - The present invention relates to recombinant cells, particularly recombinant plant cells, which are capable of producing dihydrosterculic acid and/or derivatives thereof. The present invention also relates to methods of producing oil comprising dihydrosterculic acid and/or derivatives thereof. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371478 | SEQUESTRATION AND RELEASE OF CARBON DIOXIDE - A method for reversible capture and release of carbon dioxide comprises the steps of providing a solution of a defined tetranuclear complex or mixture thereof, in which absorption sites are provided by coordinated solvent molecules such as water molecules. The solution is exposed to the atmosphere or to a gas stream containing carbon dioxide to sequester carbon dioxide, and the pH of the resultant reaction mixture is adjusted to facilitate the release of carbon dioxide. The solution which is used to sequester carbon dioxide is a solution of a polynuclear transition metal compound having the formula: (I) and the tetranuclear transition metal compound that has sequestered carbon dioxide is of the formula: (II) | 2014-12-18 |
20140371479 | PROCESS FOR THE IN SITU ACTIVATION OF ZINC METAL - A non-carcinogenic process for the activation of zinc metal in a medium polarity solvent, wherein said zinc metal is activated by the reaction thereof with a halogen and a lithium compound selected from lithium halides and lithium pseudohalides, the use of said activated zinc metal for the preparation of an organozinc halide of formula R—ZnX, and a process for the preparation of compounds obtainable by the reaction of said organozinc halide of formula R—ZnX with compounds having functionality enabling them to react with said organozinc halide. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371480 | COPPER CATALYZED HALOGENATON AND REACTION PRODUCTS - A Cu(I)-catalyzed 1,3-halogen migration reaction effectively recycles an activating group by transferring a halogen from an sp | 2014-12-18 |
20140371481 | SYNTHESIS OF FREE RADICAL POLYMERIZABLE ETHYLENICALLY UNSATURATED POLOXAMERS AND POLOXAMINES - A new synthetic method of forming free radical polymerizable end terminal functionalized poloxamers and poloxamines in commercial scale batches which uses a binary system of inhibitors to eliminate the formation of high molecular weight impurities. It has also been surprisingly discovered that the inorganic impurities formed during the commercial scale synthetic process are removed by the use of resin materials. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371482 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF 2-OCTYL ACRYLATE BY MEANS OF TRANSESTERIFICATION - The invention relates to the production of 2-octylacrylate of high purity and in good yield using ethyl titanate in solution in 2-octanol or 2-octyl titanate as a transesterification catalyst. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371483 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING METHYLENE BIS-(DIALKYLAMINO-DITHIOFORMATE) IN ONE STEP - A process for preparing methylene bis-(dialkylamino-dithioformate) in one step includes: simultaneously feeding all or part of four raw materials: dialkylamine, an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide, dichloromethane and carbon disulfide through a constant-flow pump into a continuous flow reactor; performing the reactions in the continuous flow reactor under a temperature of 10 to 100° C. and with a residence time of 10 to 100 s; simply separating of the obtained reaction products to give the final product. The process synthesizes the product in one step by using the continuous flow reactor. The rapid mass transfer and heat transfer in the continuous flow reactor promote the main reaction, reduce side reactions, improve the product color, and shorten the operation time. Moreover, the yield is relatively high and the quality of the final product meets the requirements. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371484 | HALOGEN-FREE CATALYST SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BENZOIC ACID - Disclosed is a halide-free catalyst system and method for oxidizing toluene to form benzoic acid in benzoic acid solvent. The catalyst system contains Co, at least one of Zr and Hf, and an alkali metal basic salt. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371485 | Synthetic Acid and Associated Methods - Glycine is an organic compound that can be used in the making of a synthetic acid that obviates all the drawbacks of strong acids such as hydrochloric acid. The new compound is made by dissolving glycine in water, in a weight ratio of approximately 1:1 to 1:1.5. The solution is mixed until the glycine is essentially fully dissolved in the water. Once dissolution is complete, hydrogen chloride gas is dissolved in the solution to produce the new compound, which can be referred to as hydrogen glycine. A method of taming an acid includes adding the solution of hydrogen glycine to the acid in an effective amount for substantially preventing corrosion and fuming during an application of a mixture thereof. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371486 | METHOD FOR PURIFYING CARBOXYLIC ACIDS FROM FERMENTATION BROTHS - Disclosed is a method for removing and purifying carboxylic acids from fermentation broths, comprising removing biomass and any solids present from the fermentation broth, finely cleaning up the biomass-free and solids-free fermentation broth by nanofiltration, and removing the carboxylic acid from the finely cleaned, biomass-free, and solids free fermentation broth by adsorption to one or more solid phases having tertiary amino groups. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371487 | METHOD OF OXIDATIVE MOLECULAR CLEAVAGE OF A FATTY COMPOUND - A method of oxidative molecular cleavage of a fatty compound, includes: —forming a liquid composition, referred to as a fatty composition, consisting of at least one aliphatic carboxylic acid, the fatty composition including the fatty compound; characterised in that it then involves: —adding, to the fatty composition, a solution of at least one quaternary ammonium salt in water capable of forming an emulsion from the fatty compound and water, then; —adding, to the emulsion, a liquid solution of at least one tungstophosphoric acid in a composition including hydrogen peroxide (H | 2014-12-18 |
20140371488 | DIVIDED WALL DISTILLATION COLUMN FOR PRODUCING HIGH PURITY ACRYLIC ACID AND FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION METHOD USING THE SAME - There are provided a dividing wall distillation column for producing high-purity acrylic acid, and a fractional distillation method using the same. The dividing wall distillation column includes a condenser, a reboiler and a main column having a dividing wall. Here, the main column is divided into a column-top zone, an upper feed zone, an upper outflow zone, a lower feed zone, a lower outflow zone and a column-bottom zone. Also, a crude acrylic acid raw material (F) flows in a middle inflow plate NR | 2014-12-18 |
20140371489 | Process for Producing Phenol - In a process for producing phenol, a feed comprising cyclohexylbenzene hydroperoxide is contacted with a cleavage catalyst comprising a fluorinated acidic resin under cleavage conditions effective to convert at least a portion of the cyclohexylbenzene hydroperoxide into phenol and cyclohexanone. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371490 | Process for Producing Phenol - In a process for producing phenol, a mixture of cyclohexylbenzene with from 10 to 90 wt % of a solvent is contacted with oxygen in the presence of a catalyst and under conditions effective to oxidize at least a portion of the cyclohexylbenzene to cyclohexylbenzene hydroperoxide. The catalyst comprises a cyclic imide having an imide group of formula (I): | 2014-12-18 |
20140371491 | DIARYLALKANES AS POTENT INHIBITORS OF BINUCLEAR ENZYMES - The present invention implements a strategy that combines an enzyme inhibition assay with a chemical dereplication process to identify active plant extracts and the particular compounds—diarylalkanes and/or diarylalkanols within those extracts that specifically inhibit binuclear enzyme function. Included in the present invention are compositions of matter comprised of one or more of diarylalkanes and/or diarylalkanols, which inhibit the activity of binuclear enzymes, particularly tyrosinase and which prevent melanin overproduction. The present invention also provides a method for inhibiting the activity of a binuclear enzyme, particularly tyrosinase and a method for preventing and treating diseases and conditions related to binuclear enzyme function. The present invention further includes a method for preventing and treating melanin overproduction and diseases and conditions of the skin related thereto. The method for preventing and treating diseases and conditions related to binuclear enzyme function and melanin overproduction is comprised of administering to a host in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising one or more diarylalkanes and/or diarylalkanols synthesized and/or isolated from one or more plants together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371492 | PROCESS FOR THE CHLORINATION OF A HYDROXYLATED ORGANIC COMPOUND - Process for the chlorination of an organic compound comprising at least one aliphatic hydroxyl group, said process comprising the steps of actively adding to said organic compound (i) hydrogen chloride and (ii) a HCl desolubilizer or a precursor thereof, and heating the resulting mixture at a reaction temperature in the range 20°-160° C., wherein said chlorination is performed in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of (a) ketones, (b) aldehydes, (c) carboxylic acids with 1-8 carbon atoms, (d) organic compounds comprising a β-diketone moiety or a β-keto aldehyde moiety, and (e) organic polymers comprising at least one carbonyl group, having a vapour pressure at the reaction temperature of less than 1 mbar, a weight average molecular weight M | 2014-12-18 |
20140371493 | METHODS OF CONVERTING POLYOLS - Methods for converting polyols are provided. The methods provided can include using a metal pincer catalyst (e.g., an iridium pincer catalyst) to remove at least one alcohol group from a polyol. The methods provided can include converting glycerol to 1,3-propanediol. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371494 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CHLORINATED PROPANES AND PROPENES - Processes for the production of chlorinated propanes and propenes are provided. The present processes comprise catalyzing at least one chlorination step with one or more regios elective catalysts that provide a regioselectivity to one chloropropane of at least 5:1 relative to other chloropropanes. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371495 | CORROSION INHIBITION - The invention relates to a method of inhibiting corrosion by corrosive fluids, and more specifically to inhibiting corrosion of a metallic surface. The method comprising adding to the corrosive fluid a specifically selected ionic liquid which is added in an amount, based on the total weight of the corrosive fluid, effective to mitigate or alleviate corrosion. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371496 | SOLVENT-ENHANCED BIOMASS LIQUEFACTION - The present invention provides an improved method for solvent liquefaction of biomass to produce liquid products such as transportation fuel. The method uses a novel solvent combination that promotes liquefaction relatively quickly, and it reduces the need to transport large amounts of hydrogen or hydrogen-carrying solvents. It operates at lower pressure than previous methods, does not require a catalyst or hydrogen gas or CO input, and provides very high conversion of biomass into a bio-oil that can be further processed in a petroleum refinery. It also beneficially provides a way to recycle a portion of the crude liquefaction product for use as part of the solvent combination for the biomass liquefaction reaction. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371497 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A CHEMICAL FEEDSTOCK AND APPARATUS RELATING THERETO - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for producing a chemical feedstock. The process can include passing a feed to a hydrotreatment zone, passing an effluent from the hydrotreatment zone to a fractionation zone, passing a stream including one or more C5-C25 hydrocarbons from the fractionation zone to a fluid catalytic cracking zone to obtain an another stream including one or more C6-C10 hydrocarbons, and passing the another stream to an adsorption zone for removing at least one heteroatom compound having a sulfur or a nitrogen atom. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371498 | Process of Producing Cyclohexylbenzene - In a process for producing cyclohexylbenzene, benzene is contacted with hydrogen under hydroalkylation conditions effective to form a first effluent stream comprising cyclohexylbenzene, cyclohexane, methylcyclopentane, and unreacted benzene. At least a portion of the first effluent stream is contacted with a dehydrogenation catalyst under dehydrogenation conditions to convert at least a portion of the cyclohexane to benzene thereby forming a second effluent stream. The amount of methylcyclopentane in the second effluent stream is different by no more than 65% of the total amount of the portion of the first effluent stream, said amounts being on a weight basis. A methylcyclopentane-containing stream is removed from either the first or the second effluent stream and at least a portion of the second effluent stream containing benzene is recycled to the hydroalkylation step. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371499 | Dealkylation Process - In a process for dealkylating a poly-alkylated aromatic compound, a feed comprising at least one poly-alkylated aromatic compound selected from polypropylbenzene, polybutylbenzene, and polycyclohexylbenzene is introduced into a reaction zone. The feed is then contacted in the reaction zone with an acid catalyst under conditions effective to dealkylate at least a portion of the poly-alkylated aromatic compound and produce a first reaction product comprising at least one mono-alkylated aromatic compound. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371500 | Processed Support and Methods of Making and Using Same - A method for removing tightly bound sodium from a zeolitic support comprising contacting the support with a sodium specific removal agent to produce a treated support. A method comprising providing an aromatization catalyst comprising a treated support, and contacting the aromatization catalyst with a hydrocarbon feed in a reaction zone under conditions suitable for the production of an aromatic product. A catalyst support comprising an L-zeolite having less than 0.35 wt. % sodium. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371501 | RECONSTITUTED DEHYDROGENATION CATALYST SHOWING SLOWED ACTIVITY LOSS WHEN COMPARED WITH FRESH CATALYST - A process for dehydrogenating alkane or alkylaromatic compounds comprising contacting the given compound and a dehydrogenation catalyst in a fluidized bed. The dehydrogenation catalyst is prepared from an at least partially deactivated platinum/gallium catalyst on an alumina-based support that is reconstituted by impregnating it with a platinum salt solution, then calcining it at a temperature from 400° C. to 1000° C., under conditions such that it has a platinum content ranging from 1 to 500 ppm, based on weight of catalyst; a gallium content ranging from 0.2 to 2.0 wt %; and a platinum to gallium ratio ranging from 1:20,000 to 1:4. It also has a Pt retention that is equal to or greater than that of a fresh catalyst being used in a same or similar catalytic process. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371502 | OLEFIN PRODUCTION METHOD - The invention has objects of providing an olefin production method which can produce an olefin with high efficiency by the dehydration reaction of an alcohol even in the presence of a ketone without the occurrence of side reactions such as the Aldol condensation of the ketone, as well as providing an olefin production method which can produce an olefin with high activity and high selectivity in a single reaction step by directly reacting a corresponding ketone and hydrogen. The former olefin production method of the invention produces an olefin from an alcohol using a silica gel (A) as a dehydration catalyst which is obtained by bringing a silica gel (X) prepared from an alkyl orthosilicate into contact with a water-soluble aluminum compound and calcining the contact product or is obtained from a wet-process silica gel (Y) prepared from an alkali silicate and which contains an aluminum compound at 10 to 1000 ppm in terms of aluminum element as well as an alkali metal and an alkaline earth metal at a total of 0 to 350 ppm. The latter olefin production method produces an olefin from a ketone and hydrogen in a single reaction step in the presence of the silica gel (A) and a silver-containing inorganic substance (B). | 2014-12-18 |
20140371503 | SINGLE STAGE REACTOR SYSTEM WITH OXIDATIVE PREHEAT FOR DEHYDROGENATION OF HYDROCARBONS - A single stage dehydrogenation reactor system including a charge heater and one or more reactors is described. The hydrocarbon feed is combined with hydrogen and heated in a charge heater to a temperature lower than the dehydrogenation temperature to avoid thermal cracking. Before entering the dehydrogenation reactors, oxygen is added. The oxidative preheat then takes place in the presence of the dual functional catalyst which has dehydrogenation and selective oxidation activities. The oxygen selectively burns hydrogen and raises the reaction temperature, and the dehydrogenation reaction then occurs. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371504 | FLUIDIZED CATALYST CIRCULATION REACTOR FOR PARAFFIN OXYDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION - A process of oxidative dehydrogenation in a fluidized riser reactor is described. Hydrocarbon feed and catalyst are fed to the bottom of the fluidized riser reactor. Part of the hydrogen produced in the dehydrogenation reaction is oxidized using oxygen introduced into the riser reactor through oxygen injection ports to produce the heat required for the dehydrogenation reaction. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371505 | PROCESS FOR TREATING A HYDROCARBON STREAM AND AN APPARATUS RELATING THERETO - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for treating a hydrocarbon stream. The stream can include passing the hydrocarbon stream into a vessel containing a packed zone and a coalescing zone, passing an amine stream into the vessel at a location above an inlet for the hydrocarbon stream, and withdrawing the hydrocarbon stream. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371506 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING ONE OR MORE SULFUR COMPOUNDS, AND A VESSEL RELATING THERETO - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for removing one or more sulfur compounds from one or more hydrocarbons. The process may include passing a hydrocarbon stream from a prewash zone containing a coalescing zone to an extraction zone. Often, the zones are contained within a single vessel and the coalescing zone comprises an oleophilic media. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371507 | PROCESS FOR SEPARATING AT LEAST ONE AMINE FROM ONE OR MORE HYDROCARBONS, AND APPARATUS RELATING THERETO - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for separating at least one amine from one or more hydrocarbons for regenerating the at least one amine. The process can include passing the at least one amine after contacting with the one or more hydrocarbons from a first vessel to a second vessel. Often, the second vessel includes one or more walls surrounding one or more baffles and contains at least one coalescing zone. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371508 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING CARBONYL SULFIDE IN A GAS PHASE HYDROCARBON STREAM AND APPARATUS RELATING THERETO - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for removing carbonyl sulfide in a gas phase hydrocarbon stream. The process may include combining the gas phase hydrocarbon stream with another stream including an alkali and an alkanolamine, and passing the combined stream to a prewash zone including a vessel. The gas phase hydrocarbon may include carbonyl sulfide, and the alkali can include at least one of potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, and ammonia. Usually, the vessel contains a contacting zone and a coalescing zone for removing the carbonyl sulfide. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371509 | PROCESS FOR TREATING A LIQUID HYDROCARBON STREAM - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for treating a liquid hydrocarbon stream. The process can include passing the liquid hydrocarbon stream previously contacted with a solvent having an alkanolamine consisting of diethanolamine, a methyl diethanolamine, or a mixture thereof, and an alkali to a vessel. Generally, the vessel contains a coalescing zone for removing at least one of hydrogen sulfide and carbonyl sulfide. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371510 | PRODUCT RECOVERY FROM ADSORPTION-SEPARATION PURGE FLUIDS - Purge fluid from a vessel head in an adsorption process is distributed to recovery processes according to the purity of product contained in the fluid. Extract-rich fluid thus is routed directly to recovery of the extract product. Distribution preferably is determined by internal positioning of feed, desorbent and product streams in the adsorption vessel. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371511 | PARTICLE ACCELERATOR THAT PRODUCES CHARGED PARTICLES HAVING VARIABLE ENERGIES - An example synchrocyclotron includes the following: a voltage source to provide a radio frequency (RF) voltage to a cavity to accelerate particles from a particle source; a coil to receive a variable electrical current and to generate a magnetic field that is at least 4 Tesla to cause the particles to move orbitally within the cavity; and an extraction channel to receive the accelerated particles and to output the received particles from the cavity. The particles that are output from the cavity have an energy that is variable based at least on the variable electrical current applied to the coil. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371512 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A remote control system is configured to support communication between a first environment having a first neutron radiation level and a second environment having a second neutron radiation level includes a first computing device and a second computing device. The first computing device is configured to control a treatment system in the first environment. The second computing device is configured to issue commands in the second environment for the treatment system. The first computing device is further configured to determine whether to enable or disable a function supported by the treatment system, determine whether there is pending time-sensitive data to transmit, and periodically transmit a first radiation therapy data collected in the first environment and a first interrupt to the second computing device in a servo loop. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371513 | TREATING A TARGET'S PARTIAL MOTION RANGE - A computing system determines a full motion range of a target, wherein the full motion range of the target defines an internal target volume (ITV). The computing system identifies a partial motion range of the target, wherein the partial motion range is a subset of the full motion range of the target. The computing system generates a partial-ITV based on the identified partial motion range, wherein the partial-ITV is a volume swept by the target as the target moves through the partial motion range, the partial-ITV being smaller than the ITV. The computing system generates a treatment plan to deliver treatment to the partial-ITV. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371514 | HEALTH APPLICATIONS FOR USING BIO-FEEDBACK TO CONTROL AN ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD - An electrical system controlled, driven by and/or based on naturally occurring electrophysiological signals in a patient's body is used to produce useful electromagnetic fields for health applications and/or medical applications provided to the patient. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371515 | Systems and methods for vector stimulation in medical treatment - Stimulation treatments for medical disorders comprise providing stimulation parameters that create partial stimulation signals which combine into vector signals. The individual partial signals may have frequency or temporal content that is unique rather than all being identical. Vector signals may thus be designed with certain advantageous characteristics such as to influence target tissue in an intended manner while partial signals may be designed with other advantageous characteristics such as to avoid producing side effects in adjacent tissue. Roving of stimulation parameters can be designed to influence partial signals, vectors signals, or both. Partial and vector signals may be designed to match or avoid internal/endogenous activity patterns and rhythms of a patient. Methods for choosing, creating and using partial signals are disclosed. Tissue modulation may be accomplished with electrical and/or magnetic stimulation. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371516 | PRESSURE RELIEF APPARATUS WITH BRAIN ENTRAINMENT - A pressure relief apparatus with brain entrainment includes a resonant wave generating module and a bio-signal measuring unit. The resonant wave generating module includes multiple resonant devices, divided into multiple regions. Each of the resonant regions can respectively generate a resonant wave being changeable or turned off. The bio-signal measuring unit at least measures an energy of autonomic sympathetic nerve system LH and an energy of autonomic parasympathetic nerve system HF. According to a current one of a set of present conditions, a set of feedback control signals is output to the resonant wave generating module to modulate the resonant devices. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371517 | VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE FOR INTRAVENTRICULAR PLACEMENT - The present invention includes various devices and methods for ventricular assist. In one embodiment, the present invention is a ventricular assist device for intraventricular placement inside a heart of a mammalian subject, the device including a ring configured to be mounted adjacent an apex of the patient's heart; a rigid elongate member having a proximal and distal end; and a pump having a housing and an outflow cannula having a tip, the tip having a distal end projecting through an aortic valve of the subject's heart, wherein the ring and the pump are connected to the rigid elongate member remote from one another so that the rigid elongate member maintains the pump in position relative to the ring. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371518 | CONDUIT DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTING A CONDUIT DEVICE IN A TISSUE WALL - Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit device including an attaching device configured for defining a helical pathway through a tissue wall and complementary ring in cooperation for securing the device within an aperture defined in the tissue wall. Some embodiments of the present invention further provide a system for implanting a conduit device in a tissue wall. More specifically, some embodiments provide a system including a coring device for defining an aperture in a tissue by removing and retaining a tissue core and securely implanting a conduit device therein so as to provide fluid communication between a first and second surface of the tissue wall via the conduit device. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371519 | COUNTERPULSATION DEVICE DRIVER APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method of operating a counterpulsation device (CPD) in a human or animal subject is disclosed, the method including: receiving a heart beat signal indicative of the heart beat of the subject; providing counterpulsation therapy by controlling the pressure supplied to a CPD drive line in pneumatic communication with the CPD to cause the CPD to alternately fill with blood and eject blood with a timing that is determined at least in part based on the heart beat signal; while providing counterpulsation therapy, receiving a CPD drive line pressure signal indicative of the pressure in the CPD drive line; and adjusting the pressure supplied to the drive line based at least in part on the drive line pressure signal. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371520 | WARMING THERAPY PATIENT CARE UNITS WITH AUTOMATED COOLING MODES - Described herein is a system including a patient support unit having a patient environment, a heating module, a sensor module, and a control system. The control system is configured to selectively operate the system in a pre-programmed cooling mode configured to disable the heating module while monitoring patient-specific data of the patient using the sensor module. Related apparatus, systems, methods and/or articles are described. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371521 | IMPLANTABLE SLINGS - The present disclosure describes implantable slings suitable for use in a variety of medical applications, the implantable slings include at least one a biocompatible support member having a first surface and a second surface, the first and second surfaces including a first end, a second end, and a central region positioned therebetween, a first set of fixation elements positioned on the first end of the first surface, a second set of fixation elements positioned on the second end of the first surface, and a spacer positioned on the central region of the first surface for contacting a tissue in need of support. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371522 | VEIN HARVESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A tissue illumination system and a method for harvesting a section of a blood vessel from a patient's body for further use. The tissue illumination system includes a light catheter inserted into a lumen of the blood vessel section to illuminate the vessel section and vessel side branches with an intensity which is visible to the physician from an exterior of the vessel section and also includes a viewing element insertable into the lumen and capable of viewing the illuminated vessel section. The tissue illumination system also includes at least one tool insertable into the lumen and used to harvest the vessel section. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371523 | Inductively Powered Remotely Adjustable Gastric Banding System - A power management system provides wireless power to operate components of a remotely adjustable gastric banding system. The power management system comprises an external power component transmitting power, and an implantable power management component receiving power and converting the power for use in powering one or more components of the remotely adjustable gastric banding system, such as a pump. The internal power management component and the external power component may be tunable. By utilizing the power management system, implantable batteries may be eliminated. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371524 | SYSTEM FOR TREATING PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE - A system for treating pelvic organ prolapse includes a hollow shell, a net, and an anchor strap. The hollow shell has an apex, with an exterior surface of the apex shaped to conform to an interior apical portion of a vagina, and the apex includes a hole. The net is associated with the apex of the hollow shell such that the net is insertable inside the vagina and conformable with the interior apical portion of the vagina. The anchor strap has a length that configures a proximal portion of the anchor strap to be attachable to the hole in the apex of the hollow shell and a distal portion of the anchor strap to be attachable to a sacrum of a patient. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371526 | SLOTTED CLEAR CANNULA - A slotted cannula for endoscopic surgical procedures is disclosed. The slotted cannula has a tubular body having a distal end, a proximate end, an open slot extending longitudinally from the beginning of the proximate end to the proximity of the distal end, and a pair of wings integrally formed on the proximate end. The tubular body is made from a transparent material and has an inner diameter large enough to accommodate an endoscope. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371527 | ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - An endoscope apparatus includes a distance information acquisition section that detects the position of a treatment tool and the position of a specific part, and acquires distance information about a distance between the specific part and the treatment tool based on the detected position of the treatment tool and the detected position of the specific part, a degree-of-closeness acquisition section that acquires the degree of closeness between the specific part and the treatment tool based on the distance information, and a treatment tool control section that controls at least one of an incision-related setting and a bleeding arrest-related setting of the treatment tool based on the degree of closeness. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371528 | ENDOSCOPE AND A METHOD FOR CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF THE MEMBERS THEREOF - An endoscope and a method for chemical modification of the members thereof are provided, on one hand, a transparent isolation film is utilized such that the tissue fluid inside a subject cannot stick to a lens of the endoscope to maintain the optimal image capturing status of the lens of the endoscope without the need to extract the endoscope frequently from the body of the subject, such that not only the time consumed in the examination process may be reduced, but also the uncomfortable feeling of the subject in the examination process may be decreased; on the other hand, a chemical modification method for members of the endoscope is provided to reduce the negative impact on the lens of the endoscope resulted from liquid pollutant or mist, moisture. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371529 | Transparent Endoscope Head Defining a Focal Length - A catheter configured for imaging objects substantially in focus is described herein. An imaging device is disposed on the distal end of the catheter. The imaging device has an effective focal plane that is located in front of the imaging device. The catheter also includes a transparent focal instrument that has an outer periphery that is positioned at the effective focal plane of the imaging device, to enable objects in contact with the outer periphery of the transparent focal instrument to be imaged substantially in focus. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371530 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION PIECE FOR A VIDEO ENDOSCOPE, VIDEO ENDOSCOPE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN A VIDEO ENDOSCOPE - The invention relates to an electrical connection piece for a video endoscope having a hermetically closed video unit in a shaft of the endoscope, a video endoscope, and a method for producing an electrical connection in a video endoscope. The electrical connection piece according to the invention includes an at least partially flexible printed circuit board having conductive tracks, wherein the printed circuit board has a base surface with openings for contact pins of a hermetic feedthrough, and a flexible first arm and a flexible second arm that branch off in different, in particular opposite, directions from the base surface, wherein the first arm and the second arm each have a flat end surface at the respective ends facing away from the base surface, wherein the conductive tracks extend between the openings on the base surface and electrical contacting surfaces in the end surfaces. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371531 | ATRAUMATIC ARTHROSCOPIC INSTRUMENT SHEATH AND METHOD - A removable, resilient atraumatic sheath for arthroscopic instruments. The sheath covers sharp edges on the arthroscopic instrument, particularly the distal tip of the rigid cannula, and thereby protects tissue and objects near a surgical site from accidental trauma. The sheath may be provided in the form of an inflow/outflow sheath that allows a surgeon to irrigate and drain a surgical field without the use of a separate irrigation instrument. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371532 | NESTED CANNULAS WITH GUIDED TOOLS - A medical instrument includes a guide ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140371533 | ENDOSCOPE DEVICE AND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - The present invention is capable of setting a program corresponding to each programmable device for the programmable devices. This endoscope device and endoscope system are provided with: programmable devices performing processing in accordance with programs; and a rewrite control unit which transmits unique information which is specific to the programmable devices to an external storage device retaining the programs, receives the program corresponding to the unique information from the external storage device, and sets the received programs to the programmable devices. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371534 | INSERTION DEVICE COMPRISING OPERATION INPUT PORTION - An insertion device includes a UD knob having an outer peripheral side notched in a concave recess with such a curvature and a size as to come in close contact with a base part of a thumb, and an RL knob placed on the UD knob with the same center of rotation, and is configured such that the thumb extends beyond the UD knob, the base part of the thumb is put in contact with a deepest part of the recess of the UD knob, and the RL knob is operably present within a movable range of the thumb beyond the UD knob. The RL knob is configured to be driven by a motor, and thereby the RL knob is rotated by a fingertip to bend a bend portion. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371535 | IMAGING DEVICE AND ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A wide dimming dynamic range and high dimming resolution are obtained without causing a variation in the amount of received light due to pulse illumination light in each line of an imaging element. An imaging device includes a light source emitting light by pulse driving, a light source control unit controlling the amount of emitted light by performing pulse modulation driving of the light source, and an imaging unit including an imaging element, in which a plurality of pixels are arrayed in a horizontal and vertical direction, and performs imaging by driving the imaging element using a rolling shutter method. The light source control unit performs pulse driving of the light source at a timing synchronized with a timing pulse signal having, as a period, 1/p (p is an integer of 1 or more) of the exposure start timing interval when driving the imaging element using the rolling shutter method. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371536 | LARYNGOSCOPE - A laryngoscope ( | 2014-12-18 |
20140371537 | SURGICAL ACCESS ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ADHESIVE MEMBERS FOR SECURE ATTACHMENT TO SKIN SURFACES - A surgical access assembly is presented including an expandable sleeve having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end including a first pair of wings and a second pair of wings outwardly extending away from the sleeve, the second pair of wings detachably connected to a distal end of the first pair of wings. The surgical access assembly also includes a cannula assembly having a cannula housing and a tubular member configured to be inserted through the expandable sleeve. The surgical access assembly further includes an adhesive member attached to an end point of each of the pair of second wings, the adhesive member of each of the pair of second wings facilitating attachment of the surgical access assembly to a skin surface. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371538 | CONFIGURED AND SIZED CANNULA - A dilator retractor and the dilators that are used for minimally invasive spinal surgery or other surgery are configured to accommodate the anatomical structure of the patient as by configuring the cross sectional area in an elliptical shape, or by forming a funnel configuration with the wider end at the proximate end. In some embodiments the distal end is contoured to also accommodate the anatomical structure of the patient so that a cylindrically shaped, funnel shaped, ovoid shaped dilator retractor can be sloped or tunneled to accommodate the bone structure of the patient or provide access for implants. The dilator retractor is made with different lengths to accommodate the depth of the cavity formed by the dilators. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371539 | FORNIX MANIPULATOR - A formix manipulator includes a collar and stabilizer. The collar has a first end and a second end, the second end having an opening and diameter greater than the first end and the first end having an opening to receive a cervix into the collar. The stabilizer has a base portion defining a guide hole and a plurality of prongs extending from the base portion to contact the first end of the collar. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371540 | Retractor - A retractor device for spearing the body tissue apart is provided. The retractor includes a housing configured to include a plurality of sections, wherein each section is configured to accommodate placement of at least one blade, a blade holding mechanism configured to secure the at least one blade within the housing, a translation mechanism configured to provide translation movement of at least one of the sections, and a rotation mechanism configured to provide rotation movement of at least one blade. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371541 | System and Method Retracting Body Tissue - A method for retracting body tissue providing a retractor system that includes a rail having two opposed widened rail portions separated by a narrowed portion, each widened portion engageable by a separate clamp. The clamps are configured to support the rail to a fixed surface, or to support a surgical device. Each clamp may independently be positioned or slid along the rail to a desired location without interference with a clamp on an opposing widened rail portion. A device clamp is formed of spherical mating portions which enable alignment of a surgical device along six degrees of freedom, and tightenable by securing a single fastener. A retractor blade mount enables an angular and tilting disposition of a retractor blade, as well as remote manipulation of the retractor blade. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371542 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAIN REDUCTION SKIN PUNCTURE AND BREAKABLE TIP THEREFOR - An instrument, article and method are provided for minimizing pain during administration by injection of a liquid, such as, an anesthetic. The instrument has a forward end. A rod or lightpipe mounted freely for vibration projects out of the forward end. The article, a single use tip, is composed of a tip sleeve removably mounted on the forward end of the instrument and a tip member removably mounted on the projecting rod or lightpipe to vibrate a preselected injection site on a human or animal. The tip sleeve and tip member are covered by an elastic overmold that enables the tip member to vibrate freely with respect to the tip sleeve and light from the lightpipe to illuminate the injection site. The overmold of the single use tip is torn during removal of the single use tip from the instrument. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371543 | ANALYTICS REGARDING PATIENT CARE - A method, system and computer-readable medium are provided for determining compliance with patient care protocols, comprising an infusion pump providing infusion information pertaining to one or more drugs administered to a patient, the one or more drugs including sedatives and analgesics, and a processor communicably coupled to the infusion pump and configured to determine information regarding the one or more drugs being administered to the patient based on the infusion information by determining a baseline threshold for the one or more drugs being administered to the patient according to the actual dosage of the one or more drugs administered to the patient prior to a current time, determining a dosage amount of the one or more drugs currently being administered to the patient and comparing the dosage amount of the one or more drugs currently being administered to the baseline threshold to determine a deviation from the baseline threshold. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371544 | MOTION-BASED BEHAVIOR IDENTIFICATION FOR CONTROLLING THERAPY - Devices, systems, and techniques for analyzing video information to objectively identify patient behavior are disclosed. A system may analyze obtained video information of patient motion during a period of time to track one or more anatomical regions through a plurality of frames of the video information and calculate one or more movement parameters of the one or more anatomical regions. The system may also compare the one or more movement parameters to respective criteria for each of a plurality of predetermined patient behaviors and identify the patient behaviors that occurred during the period of time. In some examples, a device may control therapy delivery according to the identified patient behaviors and/or sensed parameters previously calibrated based on the identified patient behaviors. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371545 | Measurement of Cerebral Physiologic Parameters Using Bioimpedance - Devices and methods are disclosed for detecting and/or monitoring cerebral pathologies. In one embodiment, a cerebro-hemodynamic measurement apparatus is disclosed that includes at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to receive, via at least one sensor, at least one signal associated with a brain of a subject. The at least one processor is configured to determine, based on the at least one signal, a change in cerebral blood volume caused by a cardiac pulsation. The at least one processor is configured to determine, based on the at least one signal, a change in intracranial pressure due to cardiac pulsation. The at least one processor is also configured to estimate mean intracranial pressure based on changes in the cerebral blood volume, changes in the intracranial pressure, and a compliance indicator. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371546 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MONITOR - A biological information monitor includes: a measuring section which is configured to measure biological information having a periodically changing value; a sound outputting section which is configured to output a sound including a first sound and a second sound, in synchronization with a period of the biological information; and a sound controlling section which is configured to cause the second sound to be output in succession to the first sound, and which is configured to change the second sound in accordance with a value of the biological information. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371547 | Sleep Monitoring and Stimulation - Sleep monitoring and stimulation comprises collecting actigraphy data from a user. The user's sleep phase is determined using the actigraphy data. At least one stimulation, determined at least in part on the sleep phase, is directed towards the user. Subsequent actigraphy data is collected from the user. The actigraphy data and subsequent actigraphy data is used to determine the user's subsequent sleep phase. The stimulation is modified, based at least in part upon the subsequent sleep phase. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371548 | DEPTH OF CONSCIOUSNESS MONITOR INCLUDING OXIMETER - The present disclosure relates to a sensor for monitoring the depth of consciousness of a patient. The sensor includes a plurality of light sources, light detectors, and in some embodiments, electrodes. In an embodiment, the sensor includes reusable and disposable portions. | 2014-12-18 |
20140371549 | POLYGRAPH - A method comprising measuring skin conductivity level of a human subject responsive to a series of preliminary questions; measuring skin conductivity level of the human subject in response to a series of control questions; and in case that a sympathetic activation is detected, finding the authenticity of the response to the control question by comparing the recovery time of skin conductivity level for the control question with the basic recovery time. Further, a method comprising measuring heartbeat of a human subject responsive to a series of preliminary questions to which the answer is known, to derive a level of coherence of the heartbeat being a baseline heartbeat coherence level; presenting the human subject with a series of control questions, and finding the authenticity of a response to a relevant question by comparing the heartbeat coherence detected with the baseline heartbeat coherence and the unbalanced heartbeat coherence. | 2014-12-18 |