51st week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210393811 | Imaging Agents and Methods of Use - A composition comprises a conjugate of the formula targeting component-linker-imaging component. In an embodiment, the targeting component is a VLA-4 antagonist. In an embodiment, the targeting component is a LFA-1 antagonist. In an embodiment, the linker includes chain of 2 to 20 atoms containing any combination of —CH | 2021-12-23 |
20210393812 | HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND IMAGING AGENTS FOR IMAGING HUNTINGTIN PROTEIN - Provided herein are certain compounds and imaging agents useful for detecting a disease or condition associated with protein aggregation, compositions thereof, and methods of their use. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393813 | MULTINUCLEAR COMPLEXES AND THEIR PREPARATION - Multinuclear complexes and methods for preparing them are provided. The discrete multinuclear complexes include a one or more transition metals and a radioisotope having the same coordination geometry as the transition metal. A bridging ligand is coordinated to the transition metal and the radioisotope to link the transition metal and the radioisotope and pendent ligands are coordinated to each of the transition metal and the radioisotope to stabilise the complex. The multinuclear complexes may include a radioisotope or radioelement that can be detected by medical equipment and may find use in therapy and/or the diagnosis of disease in patients. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393814 | Wearable Sanitization Device - A wearable sanitization device can be conveniently carried on one's body, especially the wrist. The preferred form of the apparatus involves a rubber or flexible plastic holster in the shape of a watch. A band connected to the holster may be adjusted to fit the shape and size of a user's wrist. A sanitizer-storing receptacle is mounted within the holster, thereby reducing the likelihood of misplacing sanitizer. A dispenser extending from the receptacle is oriented towards the hand of the user, ensuring the contents of the receptacle are dispensed appropriately upon the user's palm and fingers. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393815 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ANTIMICROBIAL TREATMENT - Various embodiments disclosed relate to methods and compositions for antimicrobial treatment. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of antimicrobial treatment. The method includes at least one of exposing at least one microbe to a magnetic field, and contacting the at least one microbe with at least one nanoparticle including iron. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393816 | COLLIMATED ELECTRON BEAM STERILIZATION DOSE - A collimator to control and/or focus radiation originating from an electron beam source, comprising at least a first absorber comprising a first side configured to allow the beam entry and a second side opposite to the first side; and at least one recess in the first absorber wherein a first contour of the recess at the first side is larger than a second contour of the recess at the second side. Further, a to control and/or focus radiation originating from an electron beam source, comprising the steps of providing at least a first collimator according to any of the preceding collimator claims; providing a product to be sterilized; arranging or assembling the collimator with the respect to the product so that the collimated electrons are oriented towards at least one part of the product to be sterilized and electrons are absorbed towards at least another part of the product that to be not harmed by those | 2021-12-23 |
20210393817 | STERILIZATION MODULE - A sterilization module including a main body including an ultraviolet outlet, a transparent member disposed on the ultraviolet outlet to transmit ultraviolet light, and a light source unit irradiating ultraviolet light toward the transparent member, and a sealing member, in which the light source unit includes a circuit board and a light emitting diode chip mounted thereon and including an epitaxial substrate, a conductive semiconductor layer electrically connected to the circuit board directly by an electrode, ultraviolet light is c irradiated toward the transparent member by passing through the epitaxial substrate, the sealing member is disposed between the transparent member and the circuit board, and a distance between the transparent member and the circuit board spaced apart from each other by the sealing member is greater than a height of the light emitting diode chip. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393818 | Embedded ultraviolet disinfection of aircraft interiors - Presentation of an improved method of applying an ultraviolet light for disinfecting of aircraft interiors between flights. This novel system involves applying said UV light from the UV LEDs permanently embedded in the passenger seats, and/or in the IFE monitors, and/or in the overhead bins and/or in the ceiling, all connected to a remote on-off switch, to provide electric power to disinfect the entire cabin at once. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393819 | APPARATUS FOR DISINFECTION OF OCCUPIED SPACES - A Selected-area Ultraviolet Disinfection (SUD) system which enables increased frequency of ultraviolet light treatment of spaces by improving the convenience, cost, safety, and/or efficacy. The core utility of the SUD system is to frequently and safely disinfect spaces where occupants are conducting their normal activities, enabled by a system constructed with a disinfecting light source that can direct and irradiate only selected areas (and corresponding volumes) that sensing and control components have determined are safe to disinfect, i.e. are not currently occupied. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393820 | ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SHIELD SYSTEM - An ultraviolet (UV) light shield system includes multiple UV lamps mounted within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The UV lamps are positioned to emit UV light in fields of illumination that extend along sides of passenger seats disposed within the internal cabin. Two adjacent fields of illumination are spaced apart to define a protection zone for a passenger sitting on one of the passenger seats. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393821 | GAMING CHIP DISINFECTION - An apparatus for disinfecting gaming chips includes an ingress, a germicidal radiation source, an egress, an interior, a security system, and a controller. The apparatus is configured to control the passing of untreated gaming chips from the ingress to the interior of the apparatus, then to the egress. The interior of the apparatus has at least one germicidal radiation source. The germicidal radiation source treats the gaming chips such that the gaming chips at the egress are disinfected. The security system is configured to restrict user access to the interior, ingress, and/or egress of the apparatus. The controller is operably coupled with the security system, ingress, egress, and the interior of the apparatus. A method for disinfecting gaming chips includes passing of contaminated gaming chips from an ingress through a plurality of passages in direct line of sight to a radiation sources, irradiating the chips, then to an egress. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393822 | VEHICLE CABIN UV LAMP SANITIZER - A sanitizing UV lamp device for disinfecting surfaces in spaces used by people, including a motor vehicle cabin, includes a housing having a cup shaped base, UV lamps powered for a selected period of time by the control circuit, a reflector, and a protective screen surrounding the reflector and the UV lamps to provide 360-degree germicidal irradiation through openings defined by the screen. The UV lamp device also includes various safety features, including occupancy detection to prevent irradiation from the at least one UV lamp upon detection of motion. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393823 | SANITIZING SYSTEM - A sanitizing system includes a plurality of ultraviolet (UV) lamps mounted at various locations within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The UV lamps are configured to receive electrical power from a power source onboard the vehicle and to emit UV light into the internal cabin on a continuous basis during a trip of the vehicle. The UV lamps are positioned such that the emitted UV light disinfects air within the internal cabin. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393824 | SANITIZING SYSTEM - A sanitizing system includes a plurality of ultraviolet (UV) lamps and a control unit that includes one or more processors. The UV lamps are mounted at various locations within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The UV lamps are configured to receive electrical power from a power source onboard the vehicle and to emit UV light into the internal cabin during a trip of the vehicle. The control unit is operatively connected to the UV lamps and configured to modify the electrical power supplied to one or more of the UV lamps located in a common area of the internal cabin based on occupancy of the common area. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393825 | ULTRAVIOLET EXCIMER LAMP SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An excimer lamp includes a first electrode, a dielectric plate, and a second electrode. The dielectric plate has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The dielectric plate is spaced a distance from the first electrode to define a volume configured to hold a gas. The first side of the dielectric plate is oriented toward the first electrode. The second electrode is oriented toward the dielectric plate, wherein the dielectric plate is interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393826 | DISINFECTING DEVICE - The present disclosure provides a device comprising: at least one opening, the at least one opening being configured receive an object; an inner cavity within the at least one opening, the inner cavity comprising: a light emitting diode (LED), a heat sink connecting the LED to a thermal reservoir, and an insulating layer arranged on the thermal reservoir, the insulating layer comprising an orifice arranged over the LED such that light from the LED passes through the orifice of the insulating layer; and a power source configured to power the LED. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393827 | SCRUBBING DEVICE FOR CLEANING, SANITIZING OR DISINFECTING - A cleaning, sanitizing or disinfecting scrubbing device includes a body, a non-thermal plasma generator and damp wipe. Generated plasma activates fluid in the wipe. The device may include spacer posts between the body and wipe and a conductive mesh between the body and wipe or embedded in the wipe. Another embodiment includes a reservoir for holding a water-based fluid, a fluid delivery element connected to the reservoir by a tube through which the fluid can flow and a non-thermal plasma generator. The non-thermal plasma generator activates the fluid. In one embodiment the scrubbing device is a mitt. In another embodiment the scrubbing device is a glove. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393828 | DISINFECTANT DISPENSER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A disinfectant dispenser apparatus configured to couple to a beverage container, the apparatus includes a housing having a first end including a through hole, an opposing second end, and a cavity therebetween configured to store a fluid, a pump having plurality of ports including a first port in fluid communication with the cavity, and a button moveably coupled to the pump, wherein when the button is configured to dispense the fluid from the cavity via the through hole when moved from a first position to a second position. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393829 | Process for preserving a dispersion in a metering apparatus and metering apparatus - Shown and described here is a process for preserving a dispersion in a metering apparatus, wherein the dispersion is stored in a container ( | 2021-12-23 |
20210393830 | VACUUM-RELEASING STERILANT POD - A decontamination system for a lumen device is depicted. The decontamination system, in some embodiments, includes a lumen device container, a pump, and a sealed container with decontamination fluid. The lumen device container defines a lumen device receiving area. The pump is configured to reduce pressure within the lumen device receiving area. The sealed container is configured to release the decontamination fluid into the lumen device receiving area responsive to a pressure drop applied to the sealed container. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393831 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE SANITIZING SYSTEM - A vehicle door assembly comprising includes a vehicle door panel, a vehicle door handle operably connected to the door panel so as to enable operation of a door latch by the door handle, and at least one sanitizer dispensing mechanism having at least a first nozzle coupled to the vehicle door panel and structured to discharge a sanitizing material onto an exterior surface of the door handle. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393832 | SPRAY MECHANISM FOR SANITIZING AN AIRCRAFT - A sanitizing system includes a dispensing unit having a fluid storage and a compressed air generator. The fluid storage stores one or more disinfecting fluids or other sanitizing agents. The sanitizing system has an interconnect configured as an adapter that defines a conduit or passageway in an airflow path between a low pressure ground air supply and a connection port on an aircraft. The dispensing unit is configured to dispense the one or more disinfecting fluids or other sanitizing agents into the airflow path via the interconnect. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393833 | METHOD, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR DISINFECTION - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to disinfection and, more particularly, to methods, devices, and systems for disinfection of a space. In one embodiment, the invention provides a disinfecting system comprising: a disinfecting composition; and a device for producing a fog of the disinfecting composition, the fog comprising liquid droplets having diameters between about 0.5 micron and about 20 microns. In some embodiments, the invention includes a dehumidifying device for removing the fog of the disinfecting composition from the space. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393834 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING DISEASE TRANSMISSION AMONG OCCUPANTS OF A BUILDING - A system includes one or more occupancy sensors, one or more environmental sensors and one or more controllable building components. A controller is configured to receive occupancy signals from the one or more occupancy sensors over a building network and to receive indoor air quality parameter signals from the one or more environmental sensors over the building network and to process the received signals to determine whether action is needed to improve one or more environmental conditions within at least some of the plurality of building spaces to reduce the likelihood of disease transmission among occupants of the building. Responsive to determining that action is needed, the controller is configured to provide control signals to one or more of the controllable building components over the building network to improve one or more environmental conditions within at least some of the plurality of building spaces. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393835 | SANITIZATION DEVICE FOR GROCERIES OR OTHER OBJECTS - A sanitizer using radiation comprises a hollow housing with an aperture, the housing being generally opaque to the radiation utilized. Mounted to the interior surfaces of the housing are radiation sources that produce radiation when powered. In operation, multiple objects to be sanitized are placed within the interior and the radiation sources powered, thereby sanitizing by radiation any pathogens present on the objects be irradiated. An easily adjustable shelving system that is substantially non-opaque to the radiation utilized, such as wire shelving with minimal opaque surfaces, may be used to support the objects to be sanitized. Depending on size, the portable box allows for multiple objects to be sanitized at the same time. The sanitizer in certain embodiments includes a plurality of UVC radiation sources mounted in the interior of the housing so as to surround the object to be sanitized on multiple sides. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393836 | Disinfectant Distribution System - The present invention is a disinfectant distribution system for conveniently eliminating viruses and diseases. In particular, the invention allows a user to conveniently install the system in public and private spaces to help improve life. The proposed embodiment provides a unique experience for a user by providing a safe experience for the general public. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393837 | SINGLE-DIELECTRIC EXCIMER LAMP SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An excimer lamp includes a dielectric tube, an end cap, a conductive hollow tube, and an electrode grid. The dielectric tube has a closed end and an open end, and defines a cavity. The end cap sealingly covers the open end. The conductive hollow tube passes through the end cap and into the cavity of the dielectric tube, with a volume defined between an exterior surface of the conductive hollow tube and an interior surface of the dielectric tube. The volume is configured to hold a gas. The electrode grid is disposed on an exterior surface of the dielectric tube. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393838 | TECHNOLOGIES FOR SANITIZING MEDICAL DEVICES - Technologies for sanitizing medical devices are described. In particular, sanitizing systems, components of sanitizing systems, and methods for sanitizing medical devices such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) equipment are described. In embodiments, the sanitizing systems include a sanitizing gas generator and a base including at least one exhaust port and a filter. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393839 | Tapered indicator to be used in process challenge devices - Indicator ( | 2021-12-23 |
20210393840 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISINFECTING AN INTERIOR OF AN AIRCRAFT - An aircraft includes an interior and an environmental system configured to circulate air through the interior. The aircraft also includes at least one disinfectant dispenser configured to dispense a disinfectant in the air circulated through the interior. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393841 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IRRADIATING AIR IN AN AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE - An apparatus for irradiating air flow in a vehicle includes a filter unit configured to couple to a recirculating-air conduit connected to a manifold of an air circulation system, the filter unit having an inlet end, and a filter disposed in the inlet end of the filter unit, including an outer High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) media. The apparatus further includes a plurality of ultraviolet light transmissive strands that each have distal ends disposed in a spaced apart manner in an interface region between the outer HEPA media filter and an inner activated carbon filter or HEPA filter, and proximal ends connectable to an ultraviolet light emitting source such that ultraviolet light is transmitted by the transmissive strands into the interface region. The transmissive strands are configured to receive emitted ultraviolet light that is substantially between 222 nm and 265 nm for irradiating air passing through the filter. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393842 | Face mash - A facial mask for protection from airborne contagions utilizing ultraviolet light as well as mechanical filtration. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393843 | AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM - A filter assembly including a plurality of filter modules, wherein each filter module in the plurality of filter modules includes a frame, a filtration element coupled within the frame, and at least one mating feature. The at least one mating feature of each filter module is configured for selective engagement with the at least one mating feature of another filter module such that the plurality of filter modules are coupled together in a serial arrangement. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393844 | VIRUS PROTECTION SHIELD - The inventive concept is a virus protection shield for a user that includes a rechargeable LED ultraviolet light emitter assembly coupled to a protective mask or a frame superposing the user's mouth, the LED ultraviolet light emitter portion disposed on a distal face of the LED ultraviolet light emitter assembly and designed to emit ultraviolet light substantially outward from the user. An actuator assembly is designed to render the LED ultraviolet light emitter portion into an emitting or non-emitting state. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393845 | PHOTO-ELECTRONIC AIR DISINFECTOR - The present invention provides a photo-electronic air disinfector, which comprises a housing containing a fan, a UVC light source, a photocatalyst module consisting of a structure with entire surface area coated with a photocatalyst positioned by the side of the UVC light source, an air guide unit installed with reflecting mirrors on the internal walls of the unit. When air is drawn in the air guide unit of the device, the photocatalyst after absorbing UVC light emitted by the UVC light source or reflected through the mirrors generates superoxide (O2—) and hydroxyl radical (—OH) with strong oxidation power, which can decompose organic matter and various germs in the drawn in air and render them harmless. Sterilization effect of the present invention is four-folded, firstly the air filter removing dusts and germs from the air before entering the device, secondly the photocatalysis produced by the photocatalyst module exposed to direct and reflected UVC light resulting in oxidation process for decomposing organic matter and various germs and rendering them harmless, thirdly UVC light rays and their multiple reflection through the mirrors for bacteria termination, and fourthly negative ions produced and added to the air to condense fine particles into larger ones for settling on the ground and thus reducing harmful pollutants in the air. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393846 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENHANCING THE REDUCTION OF PATHOGENS, ALLERGENS AND ODOR-CAUSING AGENTS - Disclosed are methods and apparatus that help reduce and prevent infection by controlling and/or reducing the level of contaminants, which include pathogens, allergens and/or odor-causing agents including VOCs. Photocatalytic oxidation is performed in a high humidity environment so that hydrogen peroxide molecules are readily produced. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393847 | MEDICAL MOLDED ARTICLE, MEDICAL DEVICE, AND NERVE GUIDANCE CONDUIT - The present invention provides a medical molded article including a bioabsorbable polyester and having excellent followability to a living body, and the present invention is a medical molded article including a bioabsorbable polyester, the medical molded article having an amount-of-work-holding rate of 55% or more, the amount-of-work-holding rate defined as a rate of an amount of work generated finally by an operation that is repeated 10 times to an amount of work generated first by the operation, the operation in which a tensile stress is applied to the medical molded article in a direction of a maximum length of the medical molded article to generate a tensile strain of 100% with respect to an initial length. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393848 | ABSORBABLE BONE WAX AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is absorbable bone wax and a preparation method thereof. The preparation method comprises the steps of: 1) mixing polyoxypropylene polyoxyethylene block copolymer (PEG-PPG-PEG) and polyoxypropylene polyoxyethylene random copolymer (PEG-PPG), and stirring evenly under heating to obtain a liquid mixture; 2) under mechanical stirring and heating condition, adding hemostatic starch microspheres to the liquid mixture obtained in step 1) to obtain a uniformly-mixed liquid; and 3) adding a bone repair material to the uniformly-mixed liquid obtained in step 2), and mixing uniformly to obtain a mixed solution, then pouring the mixed solution into a mold or sub-packaged bottle, and leaving at room temperature for solidifying and shaping to give the absorbable bone wax. The absorbable bone wax of the present invention can achieve the effect of rapid hemostasis, changing the relatively single hemostasis method with traditional bone wax which only depends on physical sealing. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393849 | Implantable Embolic Scaffolds That Promote Healing - Implant devices and structures that reduce inflammation and promote healing of the area of implant. Specifically, the use of shape memory open cell biocompatible polymer foams for implants that assist in and promote healing and especially in filling and sealing aneurisms. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393850 | BIOINKS - The present invention relates to a hydrogel comprising an oxidized alginate containing aldehyde groups, wherein the oxidized alginate is crosslinked with an imine type crosslinker. The hydrogel is particularly suitable as a bioink, i.e. for 3D printing of cell structures. The gels provide good printability and exhibit excellent viscoelasticity, shear thinning and self-healing characteristics. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393851 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES WITH INCREASED IMMUNE TOLERANCE, AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND IMPLANTING - The present invention relates to the contacting of one or more surfaces of an implantable medical device with one or more diketopiperazines (DKPs). | 2021-12-23 |
20210393852 | MESHED UMBILICAL CORD TISSUE GRAFTS - A meshed, dehydrated, umbilical tissue allograft that can be used in the treatment of wounds. Specifically, the meshed allograft has the property of being able to be expanded to cover an irregularly shaped wound, therefore reducing the need to apply multiple, uniform sized grafts to a single wound site. The meshed, dehydrated umbilical tissue allograft is sourced from a human donor, and is then processed to remove any potential contaminants or microbes prior to applying a specific mesh pattern to the tissue. The meshed, dehydrated, umbilical tissue graft is reconstituted prior to applying to the subject, and can then be configured to optimally cover the shape of the wound site. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393853 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CRYOPRESERVATION AND RECONSTITUTION OF ENGINEERED TISSUES - Systems, methods, and compositions for cryopreservation and reconstitution of engineered tissues. The engineered tissue compositions are functional after a cryopreservation-thaw cycle For example, the tissue compositions retain their structural integrity, maintain cell-cell communication, etc. In certain embodiments, the tissue compositions exhibit synchronous contractions, secrete a hormone, secrete a cytokine, secrete an RNA, secrete a growth factor, secrete an enzyme, and/or secrete a neurotransmitter, etc. in some embodiments, engineered tissue compositions are cultured, cryopreserved, and reconstituted in a closed system. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393854 | SKELETAL MUSCLE REGENERATION IN VOLUMETRIC MUSCLE LOSS USING BIOMIMETIC GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN-BASED HYDROGEL - Volumetric muscle loss (VML) injuries characterized by critical loss of skeletal muscle tissues result in severe functional impairment. Current treatments involving use of muscle grafts are limited by tissue availability and donor site morbidity. The present application relates to methods and composition matters for skeletal muscle healing and regeneration for a patient with volumetric muscle loss using a glycosaminoglycan-based hydrogel, wherein said hydrogel for skeletal muscle regeneration comprises functionalized hyaluronic acid (HA), functionalized chondroitin sulfate (CS) and poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA), wherein said HA and said CS are cross-linked by said PEGDA. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393855 | NEW HYDROGELS HAVING A SILYLATED STRUCTURE, AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING SAME - The present invention relates to hydrogels prepared using silylated organic molecules (such as silylated biomolecules), a process for obtaining the same, and uses thereof. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393856 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING CALCIFICATION OF HEART VALVES - Provided herein are compositions and methods for preventing calcification of replacement heart valves. In particular, provided herein are compositions and methods for increasing local production of adenosine on or in the valve. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393857 | SMALL MOLECULE DRUGS AND METHODS TO ACCELERATE OSSEOINTEGRATION - Methods for enhancing or accelerating osseointegration of an implant into bone marrow of a subject, the methods comprising increasing expression of peripheral clock neuronal PAS domain protein 2 (NPAS2) in the bone marrow, are provided. Expression of NPAS2 is increased by administration of a Npas2 modulating compound to the subject. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393858 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - An implantable device including a metal substrate; that contains particles having a size of 1 μm or more; if the wall thickness of the metal substrate is greater than or equal to 0.04 mm and less than or equal to 0.12 mm, the largest particle size is less than or equal to 15 μm and the average content of the particles is less than or equal to 40 ppm; if the wall thickness of the metal substrate is greater than 0.12 mm and less than or equal to 0.2 mm, the largest particle size is less than or equal to 20 μm and the average content of the particles is less than or equal to 100 ppm; The size of the particles and the average content of the particles are reasonably controlled according to the wall thickness of the metal substrate, improving the plastic deformation capability of the implantable device. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393859 | Submucosal Lifting Compositions and Methods of Same - Provided herein are submucosal lifting compositions and methods of using same. The submucosal lifting agents of the disclosure include a polysaccharide, a polyol, and a colorant. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393860 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STENT FOR DRUG RELEASE, INCLUDING FLEXIBLE NANOSTRUCTURED FILM CONNECTED IN THREE DIMENSIONS, AND STENT FOR DRUG RELEASE PREPARED THEREBY - Provided are a method of manufacturing a stent for drug release that may be coated with a drug by forming a 3D nanostructured film on the surface of a stent and a stent for drug release manufactured thereby, more particularly, a method of manufacturing a stent for drug release including: (a) preparing a stent, (b) forming a 3D nanostructured film on a surface of the stent; and (c) surface-treating the 3D nanostructured film, and a stent for drug release manufactured thereby. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393861 | FLUID AND AIR VOLUME MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR A BREAST PUMP ASSEMBLY - Systems and methods with variable and customized functionality for pumping milk from a breast and calculating or determining volumes pumped, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393862 | DIALYSIS SOLUTION PRODUCTION DEVICE - The apparatus ( | 2021-12-23 |
20210393863 | ON DEMAND DIALYSATE MIXING USING CONCENTRATES - A dialysate mixing machine may be configured to make dialysate on demand using, among other things, a plurality of concentrates in solid tablet form. For example, a prescription may be received by the dialysate mixing machine indicating the particular chemical constituents and amounts of each chemical constituent to be included in the dialysate. Based on the prescription, the dialysate mixing machine can determine the number of tablets required for each chemical constituent (and, e.g., the required amounts of other chemical constituents that are not in tablet form). The tablets are automatically dispensed and mixed with purified water, bicarbonate, and sodium chloride in a mixing chamber to produce the dialysate according to the prescription. The dialysate mixing machine may be used with and/or coupled to a dialysis machine (e.g., a hemodialysis (HD) machine designed for home use) to provide the dialysate on demand for a dialysis treatment. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393864 | FLUID REACTORS - Fluid reactors include a sealed housing enclosing a reactor core that includes at least one substrate-free multichannel reactor core element. Each reactor core element is made from a non-substrate mounted, open pore cellular network material having an asymmetric, tortuous, bi-continuous two-phase material structure and contains multiple perforating fluid channels. Multiple reactor core elements can be serially and/or parallelly piped in a sealed manner to form a reactor core for a fluid reactor with a higher production capacity. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393865 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE FOR TREATING HYPERVOLEMIA - An implantable device for treating hypervolemia includes an expandable chamber, a rigid chamber coupled to the expandable chamber, a first valve in fluid communication with both the expandable chamber and the rigid chamber, a second valve in fluid communication with the rigid chamber and an exterior of the implantable device, and an osmotic fluid. The expandable chamber includes a first semipermeable membrane. The rigid chamber includes a piston. The first valve has an open position to permit fluid flow between the expandable chamber and the rigid chamber. The second valve has an open position to permit fluid flow from the rigid chamber to the exterior of the implantable device. The osmotic fluid has a higher osmotic concentration than bodily fluid. The osmotic fluid is designed to absorb water from the bodily fluid through the first semipermeable membrane. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393866 | Systems and Methods for Treating Blood - According to some embodiments, a system may treat blood outside the body of a patient. The system may include one or more pumps configured to pump blood in a fluid flow path at a collective rate over 4 liters per minute. The system may include one or more heat exchangers operable to heat at least a portion of the blood to a temperature of at least 42 degrees Celsius and to allow the blood to cool one or more degrees following heating. The system may include one or more albumin dialysis modules configured to perform albumin dialysis on at least a portion of the blood at least after the one or more heat exchangers allow the blood to cool one or more degrees. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393867 | SURGICAL DRAIN SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A surgical drain system for use during and following surgery is provided. A collection reservoir is placed in fluid communication with the body of a user through a collection port. A pump creates a vacuum pressure to urge fluid into the collection reservoir. Fluid exits the collection reservoir through a drain port. A drain mechanism allows air to come into the collection reservoir through an air intake aperture and collected fluid to leave the reservoir simultaneously. The drain system can be worn beneath clothes. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393868 | FLUID CONTAINER WITH PRESSURE REGULATION - A system or apparatus may include a container configured to collect fluid from a tissue site and regulate negative-pressure from a negative-pressure source. In some embodiments, the container may include a regulator that receives negative pressure directly from an unregulated negative-pressure source, such as a wall-suction outlet. The regulator may regulate down the pressure delivered to a collection chamber in the container, which may in turn be connected to a tissue site. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393869 | SURGICAL HANDPIECE FOR OCULAR SURGERY - An apparatus, system and method for a handpiece for ocular surgical. Included may be at least: a proximal portion having at least inlet ports for irrigation tubing and aspiration tubing, and providing an irrigation fluidic pathway extending therethrough from the irrigation tubing inlet port, and an aspiration fluidic pathway extending therethrough from the aspiration inlet port; a distal portion terminating in an emulsifying tip, and providing an aspiration pathway terminating in an aspiration output, and at least one irrigation pathway terminating in at least one irrigation output; and a swivel ball provided at a base of the proximal portion and having a first opening to the irrigation fluidic pathway, and a second opening to the aspiration fluidic pathway, which seats within a socket cup provided at an upper end of the distal portion. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393870 | Infusion Pump Assembly - A wearable infusion pump assembly. The wearable infusion pump assembly includes a reservoir for receiving an infusible fluid and a fluid delivery system configured to deliver the infusible fluid from the reservoir to an external infusion set. The fluid delivery system includes a controller, a pump assembly for extracting a quantity of infusible fluid from the reservoir and providing the quantity of infusible fluid to the external infusion set, the pump assembly comprising a pump plunger, the pump plunger having distance of travel, the distance of travel having a starting position and an ending position, at least one optical sensor assembly for sensing the starting position and ending position of the pump plunger distance of travel and sending sensor output to the controller, and a first valve assembly configured to selectively isolate the pump assembly from the reservoir, wherein the controller receives the sensor output and determines the total displacement of the pump plunger. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393871 | WEARABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A modular, semi-disposable patch pump for conducting a medical therapy includes a pump unit releasably connected to a reservoir unit by means of a bayonet connection; and a housing design for supporting both reliability and ease of use of said connection. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393872 | WEARABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A drug delivery device for conducting a medical therapy includes a housing with an exit port opening, and an exit port assembly, where said exit port assembly includes a rigid exit port sealing holder and a soft exit port sealing, and provides both a fluid-tight closure of the exit port opening and a fluid-tight connection between the housing and the rigid exit port sealing holder. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393873 | WEARABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A fill port for filling a liquid medicament into a reservoir located inside a drug delivery device includes insert fixed in a passage of a wall of the drug delivery device, and a pierceable fill port sealing is sandwiched between the insert and both the housing of the drug delivery device and the reservoir to provide a fluid-tight sealing between the reservoir and the housing. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393874 | INFUSION ARRANGEMENT FOR ADMINISTERING A MEDICAL FLUID - An infusion arrangement for administering a medical fluid includes a medical elastomer pump that produces a delivery pressure dependent on expansion and thus is variable over an infusion duration, a fluid conduit path provided for discharging the medical fluid from the elastomer pump, and a fluid control device arranged in the fluid conduit path and designed to influence a volumetric flow of the medical fluid delivered through the fluid conduit path by the elastomer pump. The fluid control device has a hydraulic flow-regulating valve designed to regulate the volumetric flow to a setpoint value and is provided with a throttle action that is automatically variable at least in accordance with the delivery pressure. The infusion arrangement can be used in infusion therapy. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393875 | INFUSION DEVICE WITH STABILIZER MEMBER - An infusion device system includes a base ( | 2021-12-23 |
20210393876 | Default carbohydrate consumption counts based on characteristics of persons - The present disclosure relates to default carbohydrate consumption counts based on characteristics of persons. Aspects of the present disclosure relate to accessing at least one characteristic of a person, obtaining a default carbohydrate consumption count for the person based on the at least one characteristic of the person, and causing delivery of insulin to the person based on the default carbohydrate consumption count. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393877 | PRE-CONNECTED ANALYTE SENSORS - Pre-connected analyte sensors are provided. A pre-connected analyte sensor includes a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor. The sensor carrier includes a substrate configured for mechanical coupling of the sensor to testing, calibration, or wearable equipment. The sensor carrier also includes conductive contacts for electrically coupling sensor electrodes to the testing, calibration, or wearable equipment. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393878 | SUCTION ADAPTOR FOR HIGHLY VISCOUS ENTERAL NUTRIENT - [Problem] To provide an economic suction adaptor that is capable of suctioning a highly viscous enteral nutrient to a gastric fistula catheter syringe without the intake of air. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393879 | DEVICES FOR RECONSTITUTING AND DELIVERING LYOPHILIZED DRUGS - The present disclosure relates to drug delivery devices, and in particular, to drug delivery devices configured to reconstitute a lyophilized drug powder into liquid form prior to delivery into a patients body. In some embodiments, such devices include a flexible drug reservoir having a proximal reservoir component storing a liquid diluent and a distal reservoir component storing a lyophilized drug powder, wherein the two compartments are separated by a frangible seal. A compression member may be positioned above the reservoir and held up by a releasable mechanism. When released, the compression member may be driven downwards to compress the proximal compartment so as to break the frangible seal and allow the diluent to mix with the drug powder and form a liquid drug mixture, and then to eject the liquid drug mixture from the reservoir. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393880 | NEEDLELESS EPIDERMAL SYRINGE FOR NEEDLE-FREE INJECTION OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT-CONTAINING SOLUTION - A needleless epidermal syringe includes an injector housing, a gas cartridge, and a piston that moves under the pressure produced by a release of gas from the gas cartridge. Movement is in particular linearly, inside the injector housing. The pressure can be transmitted by the piston onto an active substance-containing solution, and enables its delivery to the subcutaneous tissue via an administering opening in the needleless epidermal syringe upon placing it on the skin. The needleless epidermal syringe includes a lever element, upon the activation of which the gas cartridge is pressed in order to release gas onto a nozzle included in the injector housing and tapering towards the gas cartridge. This releases gas in order to move the piston when the active substance-containing solution is injected. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393881 | Lubricant Coating and Medical Injection Device Comprising Such a Coating - The invention relates to a lubricant coating ( | 2021-12-23 |
20210393882 | SAFETY SYRINGE - A safety syringe comprising a barrel having an opening at an end thereof and a bung positioned in the barrel and creating a volume between the opening and the bung. The safety syringe also comprises a handle portion secured to the barrel and a syringe plunger slidably engaged with the handle portion and moveable within the barrel on an inward stroke to drive the bung forwards within the barrel to cause a substance within the volume to be expelled from the opening. The safety syringe further comprises a rotation mechanism configured to rotate the syringe plunger within the barrel at a point during the inward stroke when the syringe plunger is in contact with the bung, such that a rotational force is applied to the barrel and a brake connected to the handle portion and configured to provide a frictional force to resist the rotational force applied to the barrel. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393883 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MICRODOSE INJECTION - A system for injecting includes a syringe body, a syringe interior, a syringe flange, and a stopper member and an injectable fluid disposed in the syringe interior. The system also includes a plunger member coupled to the stopper member. The system further includes a finger flange removably coupled to the syringe flange, the finger flange defining a pair of side openings and a pair of bumps adjacent respective side openings. Moreover, the system also includes a swing spacer rotatably coupled to the finger flange, the swing spacer defining a pair of arms, a pair of pivot pins, two pairs of slots, and a pair of indentations. The swing spacer is configured to define a distance of movement of the plunger member relative to the syringe body along a longitudinal axis of the syringe body, thereby defining a dose of the injectable fluid. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393884 | Drive Mechanism for a Drug Delivery Device - A drive mechanism for a drug delivery device having a rotationally fixed plunger rod driven by a lead screw. The lead screw engages a free lock which is coupled to a release knob. A dose setting dial cooperates with an inner cylinder using a clutch to establish the axial movement of the plunger rod during dose setting and dispensing. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393885 | DOSING SYSTEM FOR AN INJECTION DEVICE - A dosing system for an injection device for dispensing a dose of a product includes a housing having a longitudinal axis, a dose-setting element, a holding element and a coupling sleeve for driving a driving device for dispensing the dose. The dose-setting element, holding element, and coupling sleeve may be accommodated in the housing. To set and correct the dose, the dose-setting element and the coupling sleeve move in the direction of the longitudinal axis relative to the housing, and the coupling sleeve may be held the holding element rotationally fixed by relative to the housing. To dispense the dose, the coupling sleeve may rotate relative to the housing, the dosing system including a guide in the housing, in which guide the holding element may be displaced in the direction of the longitudinal axis relative to the housing and be guided in a rotationally fixed manner relative to the housing. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393886 | Medical Injection System - A medical injection system comprising: a syringe provided with a barrel, a stopper and an injection needle; a plunger rod which engages with the stopper; an injection lock preventing relative movement of the plunger rod with respect to the barrel; and a needle guard comprising a trigger portion and configured to slidably engage the barrel so as to define a first position covering the injection needle and a second position not covering a predetermined portion of the injection needle. The trigger portion is adapted to disengage the injection lock from the plunger rod when the needle guard moves from the first position to the second position. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393887 | Cap Assembly for a Medicament Delivery Device - This disclosure relates to a cap assembly for a medicament delivery device that has a cap body arranged to be connected to a medicament delivery device for protecting and for removing a medicament delivery member shield. The cap body has an inner cap structure defining a channel extending along the central axis of the cap body, and a gripping member configured to be received in the channel with a friction fit and to receive a medicament delivery member shield. The gripping member has a first leg, a second leg, and a transverse portion extending between the first leg and the second leg, which transverse portion defines the leading edge of the gripping member when received by the channel. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393888 | DRUG CASSETTE, AUTOINJECTOR, AND AUTOINJECTOR SYSTEM - A cassette for use with an injector has a housing, and a cassette identification arrangement (cassette ID) defining a code containing information about the cassette that is detectable and decipherable by an injector. The cassette may further have a sleeve movably disposed within the housing, for holding a drug container, and a locking arrangement for interlocking the sleeve with the housing. The cassette may further have an aperture in the housing, and a cassette cap for removing a needle shield of the drug container. The cassette may have an anti-bending structure to prevent bending or flexing of the cassette cap. The injector may have a processor for controlling operational parameters of the injector and a detector communicatively coupled with the processor for detecting and communicating the cassette ID to the microprocessor to decipher the code defined therein. Also, a method of injecting a drug into a patient with an injector, wherein the sequence of actions performed by the user are controlled. Still further, a method of treating a patient in need thereof wherein a cassette containing a drug is provided and administered to the patient using an injector. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393889 | PASSIVE INJECTION DEVICE WITH AUTOMATIC SECURING MEANS - Disclosed is an injection device of the type including a cylindrical body enclosing a reservoir containing a product to be injected, which is slidably mounted in the body, which is open at one end on an injection needle and is closed at its other end by a plunger mounted movable in translation in the reservoir under the action of a plunger rod provided with a control member, the surface of the distal end of the body being coated with adhesive capable of ensuring that this surface is held on the skin of a patient. This device is characterized in that it includes a mechanism for securing the needle, the activation of which is ensured by the adhesive when a withdrawal effort is exerted on the injection device. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393890 | Pain Reducing Anesthetic Cooling Device - The pain reducing anesthetic cooling device of the invention reduces pain and minimizes the anxiety often associated with needle injection procedures in both children and adults. The invention reduces pain by precisely anesthetizing a targeted area in a manner that prevents cooling excessive areas of the skin, targets the injection site with a temporary skin impression as a guide for needle injection placement, and makes it easy for medical staff, home care givers or the patient to use and store the device. Additional features of the invention include removable toys, spinning elements and sound and light features to distract and engage the patient. Additionally, the cooling solution may contain colorants such as dyes and particulate additives such as glitter to increase the visual appeal of the device. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393891 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LIMITING THE USE OF THE MEDICAL DEVICE - A method and system for detecting a limit of use of a medical device is disclosed. The method includes starting a timer of a medical device when said medical device is used for the first time, detecting the limit of use of the medical device and indicating the limit of use of the medical device. The limit of use is reached when at least one of a first criterion and a second criterion is met, wherein the first criterion is that the timer reaches or exceeds a time limit and wherein the second criterion is that at least one operation of a drive train of said medical device reaches or exceeds a limit. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393892 | INHALER SYSTEM - Provided is a system comprising an inhaler. The inhaler comprises a use determination system. The use determination system is configured to determine a parameter relating to airflow during a use of the inhaler by a subject. The use determination system also assigns a time to the use. The system also comprises a user interface, and a processing module. The processing module is configured to determine inhalation information from the parameter, and control the user interface to issue a notification that the inhalation information is available. The notification is issued at a notification time. The processing module is configured to implement a deliberate time delay such that the notification time is delayed relative to the time assigned to the use. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393893 | INHALER SYSTEM - Provided is a system comprising a plurality of inhalers that each include a processor configured to determine a value of a usage parameter relating to use of the respective first inhaler, encrypt data based on the value, and transmit the encrypted data. At least two of the inhalers include different medicament, such as a rescue medicament and a maintenance medicament. The system includes an external device that includes a processor configured to distinguish between the encrypted data of each respective inhaler, determine respective usage information relating to each of the distinct types of medicament based on the respective encrypted data, and control a user interface (e.g., of the external device) to communicate the usage information related to each inhaler and/or each respective type of medicament. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393894 | DOWNSTREAM DELIVERY OF AGENTS IN SOLID ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION - The present invention provides systems and methods for downstream delivery of agents. The invention includes membranes that are attachable to the inner wall of a blood vessel and deposits one or more agents into a subject's bloodstream. The invention is able to treat locations downstream from the membrane attachment site. In certain embodiments, the invention is useful in solid organ transplantation, where at the time of transplanting the organ, the membrane is attached to an artery feeding into the transplanted organ and delivers agents such as immunosuppressives and gene therapy to achieve a high level of immunosuppressive medication within the transplanted solid organ while minimizing the systemic side-effects. The invention enhances solid organ function and minimizes adverse effects, leading to a better clinical outcome for the recipients. The system and methods can also be applied to autologous vascularized composite grafts. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393895 | INHALER JACKET WITH CAP ATTACHMENT - The invention discloses an accessory for an inhalation device having a canister and a housing including a mouthpiece from which the medicament is dispensed. The accessory includes a jacket, which attaches to the housing; a cap for the mouthpiece and a plurality of elastomeric straps which secure the jacket to the cap. An inhalation device is also provided with the accessory attached. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393896 | ADMINISTERING APPARATUS WITH DISPENSING DEVICE SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF COMBUSTIBLE MEDICAMENTS - The present invention relates to devices, systems, and methods wherein certain embodiments of the invention include, but are not limited to milling and dispensing, forming and administering, prescribed dosages of one or more combustible medicaments including medical cannabis, dried flower containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), dried flower containing cannabidiol (CBD), and hemp dried flower for inhalation and treatment of various conditions and indications. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393897 | MEDICINE DISPENSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A device according to one aspect of the present invention is an intranasal powdered medicine dispensing device ( | 2021-12-23 |
20210393898 | Devices and Methods for Delivering Fluid to a Nasal Cavity - Devices and methods for delivering fluid from a container to the nasal cavity. The device includes a selector and a nozzle that are connected together and rotatable relative to each other. The device includes a curve to overcome anatomical barriers and one or more openings to provide for effective distribution when delivering the fluid to the nasal cavity. The selector includes an opening that aligns with a corresponding opening in a container that holds the fluid. The nozzle includes a first passage with one or more openings on a first lateral side, and a second passage with one or more openings on an opposing second lateral side. The selector and nozzle can be positioned at a first and second rotational positions to selectively deliver the fluid through the first and second passages to the nasal cavity. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393899 | RESPIRATION SYSTEM AND RESPIRATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention relates to methods for operating a respiration apparatus and a respiration system, and also a respiration apparatus and a respiration system. The respiration system comprises a respiration apparatus and a computer software program for an external computer to operate the respiration apparatus. The respiration apparatus comprises a processor device and an apparatus software program and an apparatus configuration. The validities of the computer software, the apparatus software and the apparatus configuration are in each case characterized by a version. The versions are compared with one another to detect a version conflict. If invalid versions are present, the computer software is provided with a program component with a limit value and a plausibility rule, or the setting parameters are sorted into a first group and a second group. The setting parameters of the first group are retained. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393900 | EXTERNAL SENSOR ARRANGEMENT FOR PATIENT INTERFACE - A patient interface mask for use with a breathing assistance apparatus includes a seal that, in use, circumscribes a nose, mouth, or nose and mouth of a patient and defines an interior space of the mask. The mask includes an inlet into the interior space and an outlet from the interior space. A sensor is positioned outside of the interior space and in the path of exit gases exiting the interior space through the outlet. The sensor detects a parameter of the exit gases, such as temperature, humidity or both. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393901 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ISOLATING GAS LEAKS - Aspects of the disclosure describe a design that isolates concentrated oxygen from electrical and/or flammable components of a ventilator. In an example, ventilator components containing or otherwise interacting with concentrated oxygen are isolated from the electrical equipment and/or drained to an exterior of the housing of the ventilator, in case of a leak. For example, an isolating structure encases the concentrated oxygen-carrying components to prevent concentrated oxygen from inadvertently leaking into the inside of the housing of the ventilator. The isolating structure may be a sleeve. An isolation gas inside the isolating structure may be fluidly coupled with ambient air outside the housing of the ventilator to allow the escape of isolation gas outside of the ventilator housing. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393902 | ONE-TOUCH VENTILATION MODE - Systems and methods for one-touch ventilation mode are disclosed. In examples, settings for a medical ventilator are determined and delivered to a patient with a minimum of one input parameter. The one-touch ventilation mode may reference or apply one or more respiratory mechanics planes to determine desired ventilation parameters. In an example, the input parameter may be mapped to initial ventilation settings on a respiratory mechanics plane. During ventilation delivered according to the initial ventilation settings, ventilation data may be obtained. Based on the ventilation data, one or more ventilation strategies may be implemented, including breath type strategy, alarming strategy, triggering/cycling strategy, and PEEP strategy. Updated ventilation settings may be determined based on the ventilation data and/or the ventilation strategy. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393903 | RESPIRATORY INFORMATION ACQUISITION DEVICE - In order to acquire patient respiratory information during oxygen concentrator operation, it is necessary to separate patient respiration components and variable pressure components associated with PSA from the measured data of the patient respiration pressure. Provided is a respiratory information acquisition device which acquires respiratory information of a patient and which is used fora PSA-type oxygen concentrator, including a pressure detection unit for detecting pressure in conduit and/or a flow rate detection unit for detecting a gas flow rate in the conduit, and a calculation unit for extracting oxygen respiratory information from detected pressure data and/or flow rate data, wherein the calculation unit estimates a fluctuation component which does not depend on respiration of the patient based on detected data and information related to an operation state of the oxygen concentrator obtained from the oxygen concentrator, and extracts respiratory information by removing the fluctuation component estimated from the detected pressure data and/or the flow rate data. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393904 | Pulsating Positive Airway Pressure Devices and Methods of Use - Methods and systems for delivery of pulsated air to a user using a device including a flow generator to generate a continuous air flow, a first actuator comprising a pulsated flow delivery mechanism configured to generate a pulsated air flow from the continuous air flow based on a pre-determined duty cycle to vary a frequency of the pulsated air flow, a user interface configured to generate and deliver vortices of pulsated air to the user at the frequency of the pulsated air flow, and a set of tubing to couple the flow generator, the first actuator, and the user interface. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393905 | Method of Pressure Control in a Mechanical Ventilator With Non-Proportional Solenoid Valves - Described herein is a ventilator that is able to use readily available, low cost on/off non-proportional solenoid valves to provide adequate ventilatory control to patients by achieving rapid Airway Pressure while precisely regulating the Airway Pressure. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393906 | PHYSIOLOGICALLY CONFORMABLE TRACHEAL TUBE - A tracheal tube include a conformable conduit that forms a respiratory passage to transfer respiratory gases to a patient. A helical inflatable lumen is formed in or on an interior surface of the conformable conduit. Fluid transferred into the helical inflatable lumen causes the inflatable lumen to assume an expanded configuration to expand an outer diameter of the conformable conduit relative to an unexpanded configuration of the helical inflatable lumen. When in the expanded configuration and inserted in a patient, conformable walls of the conformable conduit expand outwards to contact the tracheal walls such that the conformable conduit is self-sizing to a patient's trachea size. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393907 | SUCTIONING DEVICE FOR VENTILATED PATIENTS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - An exemplary suction catheter is provided. The suction catheter includes a body defining a tubular structure, the body including a proximal end and a distal end on opposing sides of the body. The suction catheter includes a first suction hole formed in the body and spaced from the distal end by a first distance, a second suction hole formed in the body and spaced from the distal end by a second distance, a third suction hole formed in the body and spaced from the distal end by a third distance, and a fourth suction hole formed in the body and spaced from the distal end by a fourth distance. The fourth distance is greater than the first, second and third distances, the third distance is greater than the first and second distances, and the second distance is greater than the first distance. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393908 | Oral Suction Device with Anti-Infective Protection - The improvement device provides an oral suction system for use with endo-tracheal tubes. The device provides alternative anti-infective components and a removable and/or disposable external sleeve, both for mitigation or elimination of risks for viral and/or bacterial contamination of the patient and healthcare professional. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393909 | TRACHEOSTOMY VALVE COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE MEMBRANE - The present invention relates to a tracheostomy valve configured to be in fluid communication with a patient's trachea. The valve comprising a hollow valve body, a flexible membrane adapted to work as a check valve opening the valve when the patient inhales and sealingly closing the valve when the patient exhales, and a cap with at least one through hole making the cap fenestrated. The hollow valve body having a through hole forming a passageway for fluid extending between an inner end being an outlet of the hollow valve body and an outer end being an inlet of the hollow valve body. The fenestrated cap being configured to be detachably attached to the outer valve body end, and the inner valve body end is configured to be in fluid communication with the patient's trachea. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393910 | TRACHEOSTOMA VALVE - A tracheostoma valve to be applied to a tracheostomized person's neck comprises an air passage to be connected with the tracheostoma for connecting the trachea with the surroundings. A valve member is provided in the air passage, wherein the valve member is normally open and allows for inhalation and exhalation through the air passage. The valve further comprises a manually activated member for establishing an uninterrupted seal to block patient exhalation, thereby to direct it to the patient's pharynx, esophagus, sinuses, and mouth for speech following surgical removal of the larynx | 2021-12-23 |