04th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 50 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100022833 | RECEIVING APPARATUS, MONITOR APPARATUS, AND INTRA-SUBJECT INFORMATION ACQUIRING SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE SAME - To precisely determine whether it is a stored image data and further reduce the apparatus scale. An intra-subject information acquiring system has a receiver apparatus ( | 2010-01-28 |
20100022834 | ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - A gas supply source for supplying gas and a channel along which the gas is supplied can be easily switched by providing an instrument channel for passing an endoscope treating tool, a gas and water supply channel for supplying carbon dioxide etc. to the inside of a body, a gas supply source for a visceral cavity capable of supplying gas at a predetermined pressure, a gas supply source for a lumen capable of supplying gas at an optional pressure, and a switch device for switching from any of and an instrument channel and a gas and water supply channel to any of the gas supply source for a visceral cavity and the gas supply source for a lumen. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022835 | MEDICAL-DEVICE GUIDANCE SYSTEM - A situation where a medical device is outside a region suitable for guidance control thereof can be easily coped with. Included are a medical device provided with a magnet; a guiding unit ( | 2010-01-28 |
20100022836 | IN-BODY DEVICE HAVING A MULTI-DIRECTIONAL TRANSMITTER - Multi-directional transmitters for in-body devices, such as implantable and ingestible devices, are provided. Aspects of the in-body multi-direction transmitters of the invention include signal transmitters configured to transmit an identifying signal in at least two different directions in an x-y plane. Embodiments of the in-body devices are configured to emit a detectable signal upon contact with a target physiological site. Also provided are methods of making and using the devices of the invention. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022837 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND ENDOSCOPE SURGICAL SYSTEM HAVING SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument having a surgical unit which operates on an operating portion in a body cavity, an accommodation portion capable of accommodating the surgical unit. The surgical instrument having movement manipulation mechanism connected to the surgical unit for moving the surgical unit to a position at which the surgical unit is accommodated in the accommodation portion and to a position at which the surgical unit is exposed from the accommodation portion along the inside of the accommodation portion. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022838 | Swing Prism Endoscope - A swing prism endoscope with an actuating mechanism that comprises a control element that oscillates in between proximal and distal ends of the endoscope and is coupled to a distally mounted swing prism, a control surface with a variable profile, and an engaging element that contacts the control surface and moves relative to the control surface while contacting the control surface causing the control element to oscillate. The distally mounted swing prism that alters the viewing angle of the endoscope between a forward direction that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the endoscope and a side direction that is angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the endoscope. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022839 | ENDOSCOPE WASHING AND DISINFECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF WASHING ENDOSCOPE USING ENDOSCOPE WASHING AND DISINFECTING APPARATUS - An endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus of the present invention includes an air pump supplying a gas to an endoscope channel included by an endoscope, a faucet supplying a liquid into the endoscope channel, a channel connectable to a mouthpiece of the endoscope channel included by the endoscope and supplying at least one of a gas or a liquid to the endoscope channel, and an injector converting the liquid into a liquid droplet, mixing the liquid droplet into the gas flowing in the channel with the size of the liquid droplet changeable, and thereby supplying gas-liquid two-phase flow in which the liquid droplet is mixed at a set ratio into the gas into the endoscope channel through the channel. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022840 | VARIABLE SPECTROSCOPY ELEMENT, SPECTROSCOPY APPARATUS, AND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - Sensor electrodes and wiring patterns can be formed with fewer processes, and easy assembly without interference between the wires and optical substrates is realized. Provided is a variable spectroscopy element ( | 2010-01-28 |
20100022841 | ENDOSCOPE OPTICAL SYSTEM DEVICE AND ENDOSCOPE WITH THE SAME - Out of optical elements that are provided to the top end side of an inserting portion of an endoscope, a first optical element arranged closest to an observation object side and a second optical element joined hermetically to the first optical element via an air layer are joined at joined surfaces by a first adhesive. Also, peripheries of end portions of the joined surfaces are covered with a second adhesive whose moisture permeability is lower than the first adhesive. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022842 | LARYNGOSCOPE BLADE - Embodiments of a laryngoscope blade for being removable mounted to a laryngoscope handle. In some embodiments, the laryngoscope blade may include a blade portion including a proximal end and a distal end provided with an optic window; a base portion including two base halves mounted to each other and to the proximal end of the blade portion such that the proximal end of the blade portion is located between each base half; and an optic light pipe including a proximal end disposed between the two base halves and a distal end extending through the optic window. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022843 | LARYNGOSCOPES AND RECHARGEABLE ILLUMINATION UNITS FOR USE THEREWITH - Laryngoscope handles including a handle shell having a pair of opposite semi-cylindrical metal or plastic handgrip support members permanently joined together to form a tubular handgrip support and a non-metal sleeve-like handgrip encircling the handgrip support. Rechargeable illumination units for use with laryngoscopes and including a light transmissive end cap diffusely glowing on interior illumination by a least one user indication light source for providing at least one visual user indication regarding the operability of an illumination unit. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022844 | Surgical Access Instruments for Use with Spinal or Orthopedic Surgery - A surgical access assembly is provided for retaining tissue, membrane, and organs in a retracted position after insertion into an incision on a patient. The assembly includes a hollow surgical access channel of oblong cross-section optionally expandable and contractible in diameter, thereby providing means for distraction of structure affixed to the retractor. The assembly optionally further comprises: gripping means for grasping by a surgeon or device and an introducer of generally oblong cross-section. The introducer, adapted to fit within the access channel, is generally rectangular in cross-section, rounded at the edges, with parallel sides. The distal end of the introducer protrudes from the retractor when inserted therein, and works to delicately push tissue apart. The introducer is placed within the hollow access channel and provides an hollow access channel for access by a surgeon and surgical instruments. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022845 | Retractor With Adjustable Blades - A retractor with at least two spreader arms that can be displaced relative to one another and can be blocked by a blocking device and on their end sections are provided with blades that can be displaced in their gripping ranges. The blades are of unit construction and are inserted so that they can slide in linear guides forms from spreader arms in such a manner that can be fixed in a range of freely chosen positions each corresponding to various griping ranges by means of a releasable fixing device. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022846 | Method for Health Monitoring - This invention relates to methods for monitoring the anatomy of an individual, which methods comprise the steps of: (i) subjecting a healthy or asymptomatic individual to non-invasive analysis techniques, such as imaging or acoustic techniques, to obtain images or data on determined cells, tissue(s) or organs, at different time points over a period of more than one month, preferably over years; (ii) collecting the images or data in a database; (iii) comparing the images or data to the images or data previously acquired for the same individual, in essentially the same conditions; wherein said comparison of images or data obtained at different time points allows definition of non-pathological baseline anatomy for this individual. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022847 | CLINICAL INVESTIGATION DATA LOGGING WITH CONTEXTUAL TIME TRAVELING - A health monitoring device that includes a data logger module that collects health information from a subject or clinician during specific time ranges that are part of a health monitoring schedule. The collected health information and/or the time ranges are determined in part by the content of the collected health information. The device records the collected health information along with a time stamp. The device also includes a clock and a time travel mode that allows a user to adjust the clock to a specified point in the health monitoring schedule so that the device operates at the specified point in the same manner as if the device had reached the specified point without intervention by the user to adjust the clock. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022848 | PHYSIOLOGICAL STATUS MONITORING/POSITIONING SYSTEM - A physiological status monitoring/positioning system is disclosed, which comprises: a physiological status sensing device, being configured with at least a sensing unit and a signal transmitting unit to be used for detecting and transmitting a physiological attribute of a living entity; a positioning device, being configured with a second signal transceiving unit to be used for transmitting a second signal to a positioning system where the location of the living entity is identified; a calculation device, being configured with a first signal transceiving unit for receiving the physiological attribute while converting the same into a bio index to be transmitted; a signal transceiver, for transmitting/receiving the bio index; and a display device, for displaying the identified location of the living entity as well as the bio index. With the aforesaid system, the physiological status of the living entity as well as its location can be monitored at the same time so that as soon as an abnormal physiological status of the living entity is detected, an immediate action can be taken in response to the emergency. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022849 | MEDICAL WORKSTATION WITH INTEGRATED SUPPORT OF PROCESS STEPS | 2010-01-28 |
20100022850 | TRANSDUCER ARRAY FOR SENSING PHYSIOLOGICAL INFORMATION - A physiologic parameter transducer array for a subject support includes at least one transducer configured for placement between the subject support and a subject being supported by the subject support. The at least one transducer senses an event indicative of a physiologic parameter of the subject that corresponds to the event. A signal processing device, in electrical communication with the at least one transducer, generates a signal indicative of the physiologic parameter. An identification component stores a unique identifier of the subject. The unique identifier associates the generated signal with the subject. A display component displays indicia indicative of the event. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022851 | MEASUREMENT PROCESSING APPARATUS OF PHYSIOLOGY SIGNALS - A measurement processing apparatus is disclosed for processing plurality of physiology signals. The measurement processing apparatus includes a multiplex device, an analog-to-digital conversion module and a control signal generator. The multiplex device generates a multiplex signal composed of the physiology signals with output sequence controlled by a first control signal. Furthermore, the multiplex device dispenses each physiology signal with one corresponding multiplex density based on the first control signal. The analog-to-digital conversion module converts the multiplex signal into a digital multiplex signal based on at least one adjustable bias voltage under control of a second control signal. The control signal generator generates the first control signal based on the feature values of the physiology signals. Also, the control signal generator generates the second control signal based on the voltage swing ranges of the physiology signals. The second control signal is synchronized with the first control signal. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022852 | COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING THE AROUSAL OF A USER - Computer program product for processing GSR (galvanic skin response) signals, which when run on a computer controls the computer to estimate a level of arousal, or at least a change in the level of arousal, of a user, provided with an algorithm that is configured to control a computer to calculate a third or higher central moment of a recorded GSR signal and to derive an estimation of the level of arousal from said third or higher central moment. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022853 | Device for Monitoring Size of Luminal Cavity - A system for measuring the size of a gastric lumen includes a gastric banding device, an antenna positioned outside of the patient's body, and a receiver in operative communication with the antenna. The banding device comprises two orthogonal ultrasonic transceiver modules, a microprocessor, and a transmitter in electrical communication with the microprocessor. The microprocessor is in operative communication with each of the two transceiver modules. The transmitter transmits signals to a receiver positioned outside of a patient's body. Another system for measuring the size of a gastric lumen includes a gastric banding device having a first coiled conductor. The system further comprises a circuit external to the banding device, the circuit comprising a second coiled conductor. The circuit further comprises a tunable frequency generator and a spectrum analyzer, the circuit being tunable to allow a resonant frequency. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022854 | Implantable Chip Medical Diagnostic Device for Bodily Fluids - An implantable microchip that is attached to a source of bodily fluids such as a vein, capillary, small artery or other fluid source such as lymph fluid or urine where the fluid flows through the microchip. The microchip can contain a micro-laboratory with reagent sources and micro-canal test chambers. The microchip can contain a readout mechanism where test data is command and/or readout to an external unit. Test results can be detected with an on-chip fluorescence or light detector or an external detector. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022855 | SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR - Systems and methods for dynamically and intelligently estimating analyte data from a continuous analyte sensor, including receiving a data stream, selecting one of a plurality of algorithms, and employing the selected algorithm to estimate analyte values. Additional data processing includes evaluating the selected estimative algorithms, analyzing a variation of the estimated analyte values based on statistical, clinical, or physiological parameters, comparing the estimated analyte values with corresponding measure analyte values, and providing output to a user. Estimation can be used to compensate for time lag, match sensor data with corresponding reference data, warn of upcoming clinical risk, replace erroneous sensor data signals, and provide more timely analyte information encourage proactive behavior and preempt clinical risk. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022856 | IMPLANTABLE OPTICAL HEMODYNAMIC SENSOR INCLUDING LIGHT TRANSMISSION MEMBER - An implantable medical device (IMD) includes an optical hemodynamic sensor comprising at least one optical emitter and at least one detector. In some examples, the at least one optical emitter may be optically coupled to at least one light transmission member that extends from a housing of the IMD. In addition, in some examples, the at least one detector may be optically coupled to at least one light transmission member that extends from the housing of the IMD. In other examples, an optical emitter and/or detector of a hemodynamic sensor may be carried by an extension member that extends from a housing of the IMD. The elongated member may electrically couple the optical emitter and/or detector to a controller or other components within the IMD housing. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022857 | MAGNETICALLY CONTROLLED WIRELESS OPTICAL OXYGEN SENSOR FOR INTRAOCULAR MEASUREMENTS - A sensor for intraocular measurements moveable within at least one of an vitreous humor of an eye, an aqueous humor of an eye and an intraocular replacement medium. The sensor includes a magnetic body susceptible to magnetic fields and at least one sensor film. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022858 | SUBJECT OBSERVATION APPARATUS AND SUBJECT OBSERVATION METHOD - A subject observation apparatus of the invention includes: a light-emitting section for emitting a light to a subject; an optical modulation section for detecting a scattering angle of a return light from the subject and performing optical modulation on the return light in accordance with the scattering angle; and a signal output section for generating a signal to show a state of light scattering in the subject based on the light subjected to the optical modulation by the optical modulation section, and outputting the generated signal. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022859 | MULTIPLE WAVELENGTH SENSOR EMITTERS - A physiological sensor is adapted to removably attach an emitter assembly and a detector assembly to a fingertip. The emitter assembly is adapted to transmit optical radiation having multiple wavelengths into fingertip tissue. The detector assembly is adapted to receive the optical radiation after attenuation by the fingertip tissue. The sensor has a first shell and a second shell hinged to the first shell. A spring is disposed between the shells and urges the shells together. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022860 | NON-INVASIVE METHODS OF USING SPECTRAL INFORMATION IN DETERMINING ANALYTE CONCENTRATIONS - A non-invasive method of determining the concentration of an analyte uses Raman or fluorescence spectral information. A high-intensity band of light is applied to one side of skin tissue. The high-intensity light enters the skin tissue and generates a Raman or fluorescence signal. A Raman-generating material or fluorescence-generating material is placed in a location nearest the other side of skin tissue. The Raman-generating or fluorescence-generating material is located generally opposite of the entry of the applied high-intensity light. The Raman or fluorescence signal is collected and the analyte concentration is determined using the collected Raman signal. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022861 | IMPLANTABLE OPTICAL HEMODYNAMIC SENSOR INCLUDING AN EXTENSION MEMBER - An implantable medical device includes an optical hemodynamic sensor comprising at least one optical emitter and at least one detector. In some examples, the at least one optical emitter may be optically coupled to at least one light transmission member that extends from a housing of the medical device. In addition, in some examples, the at least one detector may be optically coupled to at least one light transmission member that extends from the housing of the medical device. In other examples, an optical emitter and/or detector of a hemodynamic sensor may be carried by an elongated member that extends from a housing of the IMD. The elongated member may electrically couple the optical emitter and/or detector to a controller or other components within the IMD housing. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022862 | Analyte Sensor with Insertion Monitor, and Methods - A sensor, and methods of making, for determining the concentration of an analyte, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. The sensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, and can include an insertion monitoring trace to determine correct positioning of the sensor in a connector. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022863 | Inserter for Transcutaneous Sensor - The invention relates to an inserter for a transcutaneous sensor comprising a sensor part e.g. for registration of the bloods content of glucose. The inserter comprises a needle unit comprising a needle hub and a carrier body, and a sensor housing. The sensor housing and the needle hub are releasably connected and when they are connected, the insertion needle is placed along the sensor e.g. surrounding the sensor wholly or partly. The carrier body guides the movement relative to the housing between a retracted and an advanced position. When released the needle unit and the sensor housing are forced by a spring unit to an advanced position where the needle and sensor are placed subcutaneously. The object of the invention is to provide a disposable inserter for a transcutaneous sensor which inserter is easy and safe for the user to handle during use and to dispose of after use. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022864 | SKIN PREPARATION DEVICE AND BIOPOTENTIAL SENSOR - The skin preparation device and sensor of the present invention include an array of rigid tines. The tines serve to “self-prepare” the skin at each electrode site. These tines, when pressed against the skin, penetrate the stratum corneum, thereby reducing skin impedance and improving signal quality. A self-prepping device of the present invention is an optimized array of short non-conductive rigid tines in which the individual tines are created in a geometry that allows for a sharp point at the tip when molding, machining or etching is used as a method of fabrication. This non-conductive array with rigid penetrating structures may, therefore, be used in combination with a conductive medium, preferably an ionic conductive gel. In penetrating the stratum corneum, micro-conduits are created in the layers of the skin enabling the conductive medium to reach the low impedance layers and to transmit bioelectrical signals from the skin to the electrode surface. Such a self-prepping device can be readily mass produced using molding methods or possibly other manufacturing methods, thereby providing for a low cost means of achieving improved performance of the biopotential sensor. Additionally this invention includes the integration of this self-prepping device into a biopotential sensor comprising an array of one or more electrodes. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022865 | Radial Electrode Array - A sensor array apparatus for monitoring medical signals includes a first flexible substrate defining a central focal point and a second flexible substrate associated with the central focal point. A plurality of medical electrodes are disposed on the periphery of the first flexible substrate and a reference electrode is disposed on the second flexible substrate. A connector is in electrical communication with the medical electrodes and the reference electrode and adapted to connect to an electronic system. Bio-electric information is monitored between one of the medical electrodes and the reference electrode. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022866 | TORSIONAL SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CRANIOCAUDAL ROTATION OF ANIMALS - A torsional support apparatus is disclosed for craniocaudal rotation of test animals to enable multiple-view imaging. The animal is supported in a U-shaped loop of optically transparent material and the loop is moved to apply torsion to the animal to rotate it about its craniocaudal axis. Methods of imaging also are disclosed that use the torsional support technique. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022867 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS - With a view to attaining a high quality of a diagnostic image there is provided a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus wherein an image is formed on the basis of magnetic resonance signals received from a subject with an electromagnetic wave transmitted thereto in a static magnetic field. The magnetic resonance imaging apparatus is provided with plural receiving coil units for receiving the magnetic resonance signals, the receiving coil units each comprising a coil body configured to receive a corresponding one of the magnetic resonance signals and output an electrical signal and an optical modulator configured to use an electric field of the electric signal outputted from the coil body directly as a modulation signal. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022868 | ACTIVE MRI COMPATIBLE AND VISIBLE iMRI CATHETER - A catheter for use with magnetic resonance imaging including a catheter body, a radio frequency antenna disposed in a distal end of the catheter body, a first ultrasonic transducer disposed in the distal end of the catheter body and being electrically connected to the radio frequency antenna, an acoustic waveguide disposed in the catheter body and extending from the distal end to a proximal end of the catheter body, the acoustic waveguide being acoustically matched to the first ultrasonic transducer. The catheter also has a second ultrasonic transducer disposed in the proximal end of the catheter body. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022869 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS - A apparatus includes a unit which detects a magnetization vector for each of pixel positions in an imaging region including at least part of a subject, the magnetization vector being excited to have a phase difference between a flow portion and a static portion or between a normal portion and an abnormal portion, a decision unit which decides a pixel value of each pixel position as a value proportional to an absolute value of the amplitude of the magnetization vector detected for each of the pixel positions, and a unit which corrects, on the basis of a real part or phase of the magnetization vector detected for each of the pixel positions, the pixel value decided by the decision unit so that the difference of the pixel value increases between the flow portion or the abnormal portion and the static portion or the normal portion. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022870 | Method for implementing an imaging examination method - A method is disclosed for implementing an imaging examination method. In at least one embodiment, the method includes creating an overview data record containing angiography data relating to a patient; simulating flow conditions in vessels of the patient; determining a strain on the vascular walls with the aid of the simulation; identifying vascular regions, in which the strain on the vascular wall exceeds a threshold value and implementing an imaging examination in at least one of the identified vascular regions. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022871 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GUIDING SURGICAL TOOLS - A device and method for guiding surgical tools by ultrasonic imaging having means for acquiring a time sequence of 3D ultrasonic images of a target area, means for determining and tracking the position and orientation of a surgical tool and means for defining the direction of a characteristic axis of the tool corresponding to the detected position and orientation of the tool. The device further having means for determining the position of a working end of the tool along the characteristic axis, means for determining the relative position in space of each 3D image and the direction of the characteristic axis corresponding to each 3D image, and means for generating a 2D image defined by an image plane that intersects the corresponding 3D image of said time sequence. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022872 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR 3-D IMAGING OF INTERNAL LIGHT SOURCES - The present invention provides systems and methods for obtaining a three-dimensional (3D) representation of one or more light sources inside a sample, such as a mammal. Mammalian tissue is a turbid medium, meaning that photons are both absorbed and scattered as they propagate through tissue. In the case where scattering is large compared with absorption, such as red to near-infrared light passing through tissue, the transport of light within the sample is described by diffusion theory. Using imaging data and computer-implemented photon diffusion models, embodiments of the present invention produce a 3D representation of the light sources inside a sample, such as a 3D location, size, and brightness of such light sources. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022873 | Navigation System for Cardiac Therapies - An image guided catheter navigation system for navigating a region of a patient includes an imaging device, a tracking device, a controller, and a display. The imaging device generates images of the region of the patient. The tracking device tracks the location of the catheter in the region of the patient. The controller superimposes an icon representing the catheter onto the images generated from the imaging device based upon the location of the catheter. The display displays the image of the region with the catheter superimposed onto the image at the current location of the catheter. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022874 | Image Guided Navigation System and Method Thereof - An image guided navigation system comprises a memory, a locator, a processor and a display. The memory stores a plurality of CT images and a software program. The locator is capable of indicating a direction to a surgical area, and the indicated direction of the locator is defined as a first direction. The processor is electrically connected to the memory and the locator. At least one corresponding image corresponding to the first direction is obtained from the plurality of CT images by the processor executing the software program. The at least one corresponding image comprises at least one simulated fluoroscopic image. The display is capable of showing the at least one corresponding image. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022875 | Systems and methods for monitoring and enabling use of a medical instrument - Systems and methods monitor and enable the use of a medical instrument that is configured to be operated in a prescribed manner. The systems and methods employ a use register sized and configured to be carried by the medical instrument, which comprises a memory field for recording a start date and time at an instance of first operation of the medical instrument. The systems and methods also employ a use monitoring controller, which is adapted and configured to be coupled to the use register. The use monitoring controller includes a start validation function that compares the start date and time to a present real date and time and provides a start validation output based upon the comparison. The use monitoring controller also includes an enablement function that enables operation of the medical instrument only if the start validation output meets prescribed criteria. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022876 | Systems and Methods for Noncontact Ablation - Systems and methods for noncontact ablation of tissues or materials in/on the body using a luminal catheter and a catheter inserted into the lumen. In one embodiment, the luminal catheter is an ablation catheter and the other catheter is a recording/measurement/positioning catheter. The luminal catheter incorporates a noncontact ablation element such as an ultrasonic transducer. The luminal catheter can be inserted through the skin and into the body (e.g., into the heart) and the recording/measurement/positioning catheter can be inserted into the lumen so that the ablation and recording/measurement/positioning catheters are simultaneously positioned to record/measure the electrical activity of the target tissue and ablate the target tissue without causing the trauma that results from the introduction of additional catheters. Either of the ablation and recording/measurement/positioning catheters can be steerable, and either may incorporate recording/measurement electrodes. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022877 | ULTRASONOGRAPHIC DEVICE - An ultrasonographic device includes a template conversion unit ( | 2010-01-28 |
20100022878 | Ultrasonic Image Processor - Non-linear processing is performed in which noise reduction (smoothing) is serially performed for original data to reduce high-frequency noise components, the edge enhancement processing is performed for the smoothed image and, after that, noise components are reduced again. Finally, the created image is weighted-combined with the original image. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022879 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - The present invention provides ultrasonic diagnostic equipment for accurately determining a three-dimensional picture generation start depth, independently of a turbidity degree of an amniotic fluid and the like, which exist between a three-dimensional picture generation target such as an fetus and the like and a portion that is not the three-dimensional picture generation target such as a placenta or an uterine wall or the like serving as the obstacle of the fetus. In the present invention, the brightness values in the depth direction of an ultrasonic received signal are cumulated, and the depth direction of the ultrasonic received signal is divided into a plurality of depth zones S | 2010-01-28 |
20100022880 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR TISSUE CHARACTERIZATION AND QUANTIFICATION USING INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND SIGNALS - A method of evaluating at least one tissue type includes providing a tissue classifier comprising multiple detector arrays for each of multiple tissue types. Each detector array comprises multiple detectors and each detector comprises multiple tissue type-assigned intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) spectra. A plurality of the tissue type-assigned IVUS spectra of each detector correspond to a tissue type of the detector and a plurality of the tissue type-assigned IVUS spectra correspond to other tissue types. For each of the detector arrays, an input IVUS spectrum of the tissue region is compared to the tissue type-assigned IVUS spectra of each of the detectors in the detector array. For each of the detectors, it is determined whether the input spectrum corresponds to the tissue type of the detector based on the comparisons of the input spectrum to the tissue type-assigned spectra for that detector. For each of the detector arrays, results of the detectors of the detector array are combined to produce an array result. The array results for the detector arrays are combined to provide a tissue characterization of the tissue region from the multiple tissue types. This is repeated for each region to be characterized. A size of at least one of the tissue types is determined using the tissue characterizations. One or more IVUS images can be displayed with the tissue characterization and an indication of the size of at least one of the tissue types in a selected portion of the image that is displayed. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022881 | Ultrasound Breast Diagnostic System - To provide an ultrasound breast diagnostic system suitable for screening of breast cancer and minimizing the burden on the doctor examining the captured image. An ultrasound breast diagnostic system comprises an ultrasound breast imaging apparatus having a water bath into which left and right breasts can be dipped downward and an ultrasound probe so disposed on the bottom of the water bath to mechanically scan and adapted to three-dimensionally image the whole region of the breasts by transmission/reception an ultrasound wave, a breast voxel data creating device for creating voxel data on the entire breasts from image data acquired by the apparatus and a display device used for interpretation of images for displaying an image for image examination from the voxel data on the breasts created by the device which sequentially displays tomograms of cross-sections at bilaterally symmetrical positions of the breasts. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022882 | RECONFIGURABLE WIRELESS ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - An untethered ultrasound imaging system having selectable command control and wireless component connection and image transmission. Ultrasound data collected by the ultrasound system can be augmented with additional sensor data. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022883 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, even with a reduced circuit size, capable of securing image quality equal to that having a larger circuit size. The apparatus includes: a drive signal generating unit for supplying drive signals to selected ultrasonic transducers; a reception signal processing unit for processing reception signals outputted from ultrasonic transducers in a selected aperture; a control unit for controlling the drive signal generating unit such that ultrasonic beams are transmitted at plural times, and sequentially storing the reception signals obtained by ultrasonic transducers in plural different apertures receiving ultrasonic echoes generated by the ultrasonic beams transmitted at the plural times, in a memory; a reception beam former for performing reception focusing processing on the reception signals corresponding to the plural different apertures to generate sound ray signals; and an image signal generating unit for generating an image signal based on the sound ray signals. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022884 | SPECTRAL DOPPLER WITH MULTIPLE SPATIALLY DISTINCT GATES - Spatially distinct Spectral Doppler information is displayed. A spectrum is determined for each of a plurality of spatial locations, such as associated with different receive beams. Given a plurality of spectra at different spatial locations, an image may be generated as a function of the spectra. For example, a two-dimensional image has display values for different pixels or locations derived from one or more characteristics of the spectra, such as the maximum velocity with energy above a threshold for each location. As another example, the spectrum from the set of spectra with the highest maximum velocity is selected for generating a spectral strip display. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022885 | SWITCHING DC CONVERTING DEVICE AND PORTABLE SYSTEM FOR ULTRASONIC MEDICAL IMAGING AND DIAGNOSING AND METHOD THEREOF - A switching DC converting device includes a switching DC converter and a synchronous clock circuit. The synchronous clock circuit is used to provide a wobbling synchronous clock input for the switching DC converter, and the central frequency of the wobbling synchronous clock avoids the operating frequency of a circuit powered by the switching DC converter. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022886 | CPR Guided by Vascular Flow Measurement - An ultrasonic sensor is attached to the body to detect flow in a blood vessel. Signals from the sensor are processed to produce measures of flow during the administration of CPR such as flow velocity and flow pulsatility. The flow measures are compared with flow characteristics desirable during CPR and the result used to produce audible instructions guiding a caregiver in the administration of CPR. The flow measures may be used in conjunction with other detected physiological parameters such as compression force or depth, chest impedance, blood pressure, and ECG data to guide CPR. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022887 | Method for imaging intracavitary blood flow patterns - A method for identifying blood flow patterns based on contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging and, in particular, echocardiography. The method includes indicating a blood flow type in the cavity through which imaged blood is flowing by correlating the identified blood flow pattern with a selected pattern. Further, a report indicative of a condition of the cavity can be generated based on the indicated blood flow type. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022888 | Transducer Holder - A transducer holder for holding a transducer in signal-receiving contact with a patient's body, the holder comprising: a base adherently attachable to the patient's skin; and a retainer attached or attachable to the base; wherein, in use, the retainer holds the transducer in signal-receiving contact with the patient's body and retains the transducer in the holder. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022889 | ULTRASOUND TREATMENT HEAD FOR AN APPARATUS FOR TREATING A PATIENT WITH ULTRASOUND - An ultrasound treatment head for an apparatus for treating a patient with ultrasound comprises at least one active element for converting an electric signal into ultrasound and a vacuum cup having an upper part and a lower part. The active element is mounted in the upper part and the vacuum cup provides a vacuum chamber with a holding space for a gel pad. The upper part is adapted to act as a spring suspension for the active element to lower the active element into the lower part. The active element is provided with a positioning ring protruding with respect to the active element. This positioning ring determines the location of the gel pad within the holding space. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022890 | ULTRASONOGRAPHIC DEVICE - A technique for realizing an ultrasonographic device that can obtain respective rendering images for a plurality of regions of a 3D space is disclosed. According to the technique, in such a way that a transmission beam former | 2010-01-28 |
20100022891 | INTRALUMINAL SPECTROSCOPE WITH WALL CONTACTING PROBE - A spectroscope for detecting vulnerable plaque within a lumen defined by an intraluminal wall includes a probe through which an optical fiber extends. An coupler in optical communication with the fiber is configured to atraumatically contact the intraluminal wall. A light source provides light to the fiber for illuminating the wall and a detector coupled to the fiber receives light from within the wall. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022892 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR NEURAL USER INTERFACE AND BRAIN ACTIVITY MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE SAME - Disclosed are a brain activity measuring device for determining the user's intention by analyzing brain activities, and a neural user interface (NUI) device including an interface section for executing the user-intended function understood in the brain activity measuring device and outputting the result, wherein the brain activity measuring device includes; a light irradiating section for irradiating photons to the cerebral cortex; a light detecting section for detecting the photons emitted out of the human body after the interaction with the cerebral cortex and detecting a change in physical properties of the photons; and an analyzing section for analyzing the change in physical properties of the photons detected in the light detecting section and generating brain activity data to determine the user's intention. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022893 | SELF-INFLATING BLADDER - The attenuation and other optical properties of a medium are exploited to measure a thickness of the medium between a sensor and a target surface. Disclosed herein are various mediums, arrangements of hardware, and processing techniques that can be used to capture these thickness measurements and obtain three-dimensional images of the target surface in a variety of imaging contexts. This includes general techniques for imaging interior/concave surfaces as well as exterior/convex surfaces, as well as specific adaptations of these techniques to imaging ear canals, human dentition, and so forth. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022894 | Intravascular Measurement - An implantable sensor for measuring fluidic parameters with a surface acoustic wave transponder for detecting vasomotor quantities and one retaining stent attached to each of two opposite ends of the surface acoustic wave transponder. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022895 | DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM OF DEFICIENT AND FORCEFUL PULSE - Disclosed herein is a system for diagnosing a deficient pulse and an forceful pulse. The system includes a pulse diagnotic device, a deficient pulse and forceful pulse determining device, and an output device. The pulse diagnotic device measures pulse condition information at an examinee's Cun (˜\f˜) Gu (H), and Chi (,R) pulse-taking locations on his or her wrist using one or more pulse-taking sensors. The deficient pulse and forceful pulse determining device is operably connected to the pulse diagnotic device, analyzes the pulse pressure information measured by the pulse diagnotic device, calculates a quantified deficiency/forceful coefficient, and determines whether a pulse of interest is a deficient pulse or an forceful pulse. The output device is connected to the determining device and displays results of the determination. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022896 | VENTRICULAR SHUNT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A ventricular shunt systems and methods of preventing hydrocephalus are described herein. In one aspect, the ventricular shunt system has at least one pressure sensor that is configured to be selectively electromagnetically coupled to an ex-vivo source of RF energy and is variable in response to the pressure in a patient's ventricle. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022897 | Heart Monitor - A heart monitor for use as a non-invasive screening tool for identifying potential atrial fibrillation in patients comprises a sensor for producing an output waveform of the patient's actual sinus rhythm, a processing unit arranged to store the normalised waveform of an ideal sinus rhythm and to compare the actual and ideal sinus rhythm waveforms and to produce an output dependant on the difference on a display. The value of the output is indicative of whether the patient is atrial fibrillation or other cardiac arrhythmia. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022898 | MEASUREMENT OF CARDIAC OUTPUT AND BLOOD VOLUME BY NON-INVASIVE DETECTION OF INDICATOR DILUTION - A system for evaluating the cardiovascular system parameters using indicator dilution and non-invasive or minimally invasive detection methods is disclosed. Intravascular indicators are stimulated, and emissions patterns detected for computation of cardiac output, cardiac index, blood volume and other indicators of cardiovascular health. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022899 | DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE FLOW RATE OF A BLOOD FLOW, AND CARDIOVASCULAR ASSIST DEVICE - A device for the in vivo determination of the blood flow rate in a patient's blood vessel includes a microelectrode arrangement provided for placement in the blood vessel, an electrical power source which provides excitation energy having physiologically harmless parameters for obtaining a measured signal, a signal detector for detecting an electrical measured signal resulting from the blood flow in the presence of the excitation energy at measuring electrodes of the microelectrode arrangement, and a signal evaluation device, connected to the signal detector, for determining the blood flow rate on the basis of the measured signal. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022900 | Non-Invasive Method And Device For Measuring Cardiac Output - A system comprising a housing containing a signal generator coupled to an antenna and a dielectric material disposed about the antenna. The device is adapted to generate and direct a plurality of signals towards the heart of the person and measure a magnitude of a signal returned from the heart. The device further comprises a processor to compare differences between a magnitude of a signal propagated and the magnitude of the signal returned off the heart and determine a signal frequency having a maximum return loss value based on those differences. The processor also estimates a change in the amplitude of motion of a portion of a wall of the heart based on the differences between the magnitude of the signal propagated by the device and the magnitude of the signal returned off of the portion of the heart. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022901 | VISUALIZATION OF STRESS LEVEL CARDIAC FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS RESULTS - The invention relates to a system ( | 2010-01-28 |
20100022902 | Virtual Physician Acute Myocardial Infarction Detection System and Method - A system and method for virtually detecting a medical condition, such as acute myocardial infarction (AMI), in a patient using holistic diagnostic procedures implemented in medical devices. Physiological parameters in a patient are monitored in an implantable medical device (IMD) to detect deviations from desired characteristics. When severe physiological parameter deviations exist indicating with a desired certainty that the patient is experiencing a medical condition (e.g., AMI), an alert is generated. If only minor deviations from the desired characteristics exist, additional holistic diagnostic procedures are performed virtually for diagnosing whether the patient is likely to be experiencing the medical condition, such as querying the patient through an external device regarding symptoms the patient is experiencing and analyzing the patient's responses to the questions to determine whether the patient is experiencing the medical condition. When diagnosis is still unclear, additional holistic diagnostic procedures can be performed virtually until diagnosis is certain. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022903 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIGNAL QUALITY INDICATION AND FALSE ALARM REDUCTION IN ECG MONITORING SYSTEMS - An electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring system configured to determine an index that comprises a set of indicators, where each indicator is indicative of a level of signal quality in an ECG lead. Further, the ECG monitoring system assigns a first indicator from the set of indicators to a first ECG lead signal and communicates the first indicator to a user. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022904 | CPR ASSIST DEVICE FOR MEASURING COMPRESSION VARIABLES DURING CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION - A device for the determination of at least one compression parameter during administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a patient comprising: a field generator, a field detector, and a processor. Position information and the compression parameter are determined from the field detected by the field detector. One of the field generator and the field detector is a position sensor and the other is a reference sensor. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022905 | MOTIVATIONAL SPIROMETRY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method is disclosed for motivating a user of a spirometry system having a display screen, an air-tube, a flow measurement sensor operatively associated with the air-tube, a display screen, and an associated processor. A motivational animation is displayed on the display screen having a first aspect that reflects a relative evaluation of a determined peak flow rate to a goal value therefor and having a second aspect that reflects a relative evaluation of a determined total flow volume to a goal value therefor. The processor repeatedly updates the motivational animation during the period of use of the spirometer to reflect the degree of achievement of both of the goal values by the user. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022906 | LIQUID ABSORBING FILTER ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM USING SAME - A filter assembly for use in sidestream gas sampling assembly. The filter assembly of the present invention includes a hydrophilic The filter further includes a hydrophobic member positioned downstream of the hydrophilic liner. The hydrophobic disk acts as a second line of defense against moisture reaching the sensing mechanism. member that is constructed from a porous material and is situated such that gas entering the filter assembly passes through at least a portion the hydrophilic member. In a further embodiment, the filter includes a hydrophobic member positioned downstream of the hydrophilic member. The hydrophobic member acts as a second line of defense against moisture reaching the sensing mechanism in the gas sampling assembly. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022907 | Methods based on fluctuations in cortical synchronization - A method of identifying a site of injury in a pediatric patient with brain injury is provided which comprises obtaining an electroencephalogram signal on the patient. The identification of phase synchrony within the signal is indicative of the site of brain injury. Electroencephalogram signals may also be used to determine prognosis of a pediatric patient in a coma in which an increase in the temporal variability of phase synchronized EEG signals over time is indicative of an improvement in the patient. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022908 | System and Method for Interfacing Cellular Matter with a Machine - A system for interfacing cellular matter with a machine comprising a transponder implantable in cellular matter and configured to detect a first signal. The system also includes a receiver external to the cellular matter and configured to receive a second signal in response to the transponder detection of the first signal. A transmitter is also included in the system to transmit a third signal to a machine in response to the receiver receipt of the second signal. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022909 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MEASURING CORE BODY TEMPERATURE - A core body temperature measurement device includes temperature sensor ( | 2010-01-28 |
20100022910 | RAPID ALLERGY TEST - A flexible and disposable allergen-containing patch is provided with markings transferable to the skin. The patch may also include piercing elements to become an all-in-one system. A reusable actuator enables a user with little training or experience to administer multiple test injections with the disposable patch. A scope allows magnified viewing of a test site after the skin test is provided, the scope incorporating the patch as a releasable component. An all-in-one applicator assembly that can be bent to fit a convex engagement surface of a rolling actuator is also provided. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022911 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING PULMONARY EDEMA DYNAMICS - This document discusses, among other things, systems and methods for measuring the dynamics of pulmonary congestion in heart failure subjects over time to monitor the subjects susceptibility to pulmonary edema, including sensing and receiving information indicative of a bodily pressure and information indicative of pulmonary fluid, and using the transient responses of these measurements to compute parameters related to the dynamics of thoracic fluid accumulation, such as a critical pressure (P | 2010-01-28 |
20100022912 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE A PARAMETER PERTAINING TO THE PROSTATE OF A PATIENT - In a method to determine at least one parameter pertaining to a prostate of a patient, an integrated diagnostic support system implements the following steps. A first risk value for prostate illness is determined using a screening method. In the event that this first characteristic risk value exceeds a first limit value, at least one second characteristic risk value for prostate illness and its location are determined using a method supplying a medical image of the patient. An integrated report system outputs at least one of the characteristic risk values and/or the location. A corresponding device has a mini-laboratory analysis unit for the screening test, an intelligent decision support system for the first characteristic risk value, a first interface with an imaging system, an evaluation system for the medical image for the second characteristic risk value, and a report system with a user interface. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022913 | Forceps and collection assembly with accompanying mechanisms and related methods of use - The invention includes a forceps and collection assembly for acquiring and storing a plurality of tissue samples in a single pass, and accompanying mechanisms for use with the forceps and collection assembly. The accompanying mechanisms include an endoscope working channel cap assembly configured to minimize compression of a pouch of the forceps and collection assembly as it traverses a seal of the cap assembly, and a flush adapter configured to be coupled to the pouch so as to assist in removing tissue samples in the pouch by flowing fluid through the pouch. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022914 | Skin Biopsy Devices, Kits Containing Skin Biopsy Device, and Methods of Obtaining a Skin Biopsy - Skin-biopsy devices are provided that include a retractable coring assembly. Methods of acquiring a skin biopsy are provided that can include placing a lower portion of a skin-biopsy device proximate skin to be sampled, and extending at least a portion of a coring assembly from the device to acquire at least a portion of the skin to be sampled, and retracting the portion of the coring assembly to within the device, and discharging the portion of skin for analysis. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022915 | TISSUE EXTRACTION AND MACERATION DEVICE - Devices and methods are provided for extracting and macerating tissue, and optionally for depositing the tissue onto a tissue scaffold. The device generally includes an outer tube having a substantially open distal end that is adapted to be placed on and preferably to form a seal with a tissue surface, and a shaft rotatably disposed within the outer tube and movable between a first, proximal position in which the shaft is fully disposed within the outer tube, and a second, distal position in which a portion of a distal end of the shaft extends through the opening in the distal end of the outer tube. The device also includes a tissue harvesting tip formed on the distal end of the shaft that is effective to excise a tissue sample when the shaft is moved to the distal position, and a cutting member that is coupled to the shaft at a position proximal to the tissue harvesting tip. The cutting member is effective to macerate a tissue sample excised by the tissue harvesting tip. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022916 | Method and Apparatus for Collecting and Preparing Biological Samples for Testing - A kit and a method are disclosed for collecting and preparing a biological sample for testing where the sample is to be mixed with a buffer prior to being tested. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022917 | Surgical Guide Wire Placement and Removal Tool - A guide wire placement and removal tool is provided that includes a handle mounted to a shaft connected to a wire engagement mechanism disposed opposite the handle. The mechanism includes a housing aligned with the shaft to enable the wire to pass therethrough, and a moveable engagement member biased into a locking position within the housing to engage a wire positioned therein. The mechanism also includes a release member that can be selectively engaged with the engagement member to disengage the engagement member from the wire to allow the wire to move with regard to the tool. Once the release member is released, the engagement member is biased back into a locking engagement with the wire to securely hold the wire within the tool. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022918 | SENSING SYSTEM EMPLOYING MEDICAL MANIPULATOR AND PRESSING FORCE MEASURING DEVICE AND ITS PROGRAM - Sensing of the pressing force of a balloon against internal body tissues is made possible using the balloon inserted into a gap in the body and pressing the internal body tissues around that gap without inserting a sensor, or the like, separately into the gap. A sensing system comprises an surgical assist manipulator provided to be able to travel by a reaction produced while it pressure-displaces the internal body tissues, a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure of fluid used to operate the surgical assist manipulator, and a pressing force measuring device for determining a pressing force applied to the internal body tissues by the surgical assist manipulator based on the measurement by the pressure sensor. The surgical assist manipulator includes a balloon which can be expanded/contracted by fluid being supplied internally, and the pressing force measuring device determines a function employing the internal pressure when the balloon is pressed as a parameter based on the measurement of fluid amount supplied to the balloon, and determines the pressing force by substituting the internal pressure at pressing measured by the pressure sensor into that function. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022919 | Methods of Skin Grafting Using Ultrasound - The present invention provides improved methods for skin grafting using ultrasonic energy. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022920 | ULTRASOUND CATHETER AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Ultrasound catheter devices and methods provide enhanced disruption of blood vessel obstructions. Generally, ultrasound catheters include an elongate flexible catheter body with one or more lumens, an ultrasound transmission member extending longitudinally through the catheter body lumen and, in some embodiments, a guidewire tube extending through the lumen. A distal head for disrupting occlusions is coupled with the distal end of the ultrasound transmission member and is positioned adjacent the distal end of the catheter body. Some embodiments include improved features such as a bend in the catheter body for enhancing positioning and/or advancement of the catheter. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022921 | ULTRASOUND PHASED ARRAYS - Ultrasound transducers are disclosed which focus acoustic energy at various focal locations while minimizing focal spot degradation and the generation of unwanted on-axis or off-axis energy concentrations through using a generally constant f-number at the various focal locations. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022922 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING STRETCH MARKS - Methods and systems for treating stretch marks through deep tissue tightening with ultrasound are provided. An exemplary method and system comprise a therapeutic ultrasound system configured for providing ultrasound treatment to a shallow tissue region, such as a region comprising an epidermis, a dermis and a deep dermis. In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, a therapeutic ultrasound system can be configured to achieve depth from 0 mm to 1 cm with a conformal selective deposition of ultrasound energy without damaging an intervening tissue in the range of frequencies from 2 to 50 MHz. In addition, a therapeutic ultrasound can also be configured in combination with ultrasound imaging or imaging/monitoring capabilities, either separately configured with imaging, therapy and monitoring systems or any level of integration thereof. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022923 | ACOUSTIC RESPIRATORY THERAPY APPARATUS - An active respiratory therapeutic device for clearing breathing passages, loosening and breaking up mucus plugs and phlegm in a patient's sinuses, trachea, bronchial passages and lungs while a patient is breathing normally through the device is disclosed. The apparatus preferably includes a C shaped curved hollow housing having a closed end portion and an open threaded end portion. The open end portion forms at least part of an acoustic coupling chamber. A generally funnel shaped tapered mouthpiece tapers to a small end portion sized to be inserted into a patient's mouth. The mouthpiece forms another part of the acoustic coupling chamber. An acoustic signal generator housed within the hollow housing generates and directs acoustic vibrations into and through the coupling chamber. The mouthpiece preferably includes a valve permitting a patient breathing through the mouthpiece to inhale through a valve opening and exhale through a bypass passage around the valve while at the same time coupling the acoustic coupling chamber into the patient's airways. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022924 | VIBRATORY PLATFORM - A vibratory table having a base and a platform movably supported above the base. The vibratory table includes a roller support secured to the platform and a first and a second driveshaft rotatably mounted to the roller support so that the shafts are spaced apart and parallel to each other. A first gear is secured to the first shaft which meshes with a second gear secured to the second shaft so that the shafts rotate in synchronism with each other and in opposite directions. A roller is disposed over each shaft while a shift mechanism is contained within each roller. Each shift mechanism is operable to move the roller in a radial direction to a position offset from the axis of the roller to create an unbalanced load for the rollers. A motor rotatably drives at least one of the shafts. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022925 | Thigh support with vibratory device for improved blood circulation - A thigh support that consists of a resilient, e.g., a self-inflatable, part for supporting the thigh of a vehicle driver and a vibration-transmission member for transmitting vibrations to the driver's leg in order to improve blood circulation in the leg of the driver during long hours of driving. The thigh support may be of a type intended for shortening brake-activation time and combining brake-activation shortening time function with the function of improving blood circulation in the driver's leg due to transmission of vibration to the leg from the vibratory unit of the thigh support. The vibration-transmission member comprises a sealed cartridge in the form of a rubber casing filled with liquid and containing a sealed and encapsulated vibration motor that transmits vibration through the liquid. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022926 | CHAIR - A chair with articulable support sections and an integrated lift system may have support sections mechanically linked such that a single actuation control device may articulate multiple sections. The chair includes configurable accessories directed to the comfort of an occupant of the chair. The support sections may include air cells to adjust firmness of support section surfaces. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022927 | BODY LIMB CAST WITH KEY ADJUSTABLE OUTER CAGE AND INNER FOAM SUPPORT MEMBERS FOR MAINTAINING BREATHE-ABILITY - A body limb cast including an elbow or knee joint supporting element having a first perimeter edge and a second opposite perimeter edge. A first splint subassembly is secured in engaging and extending fashion from the first perimeter edge, a second splint subassembly secured in engaging and extending fashion from the second perimeter edge of the joint supporting element. Cushioning elements extend from an inside of each splint subassembly and support the surfaces of a patient's limb upon assembly of the joint supporting element and splints. The splint subassemblies each further include a plurality of individual, lengthwise extending and assembleable members extending around a perimeter about the patient's limb. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022928 | System for Producing an Orthopedic Splint - The disclosure relates to a system for producing an orthopedic splint made of a cast material, wherein the system includes at least one thermoplastic cast material present as a flat material web and a template having a flat template body, wherein the cast material can be wound around the template body in a prescribed direction for generating a splint blank, and the splint blank can be activated in order to achieve deformability, particularly after cutting the cast material to length, and to a method for producing an orthopedic splint. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022929 | Snap Lock Assisted Mechanical Joint - A compact close contour mechanical joint that uses a snap ring, a transfer gear partially press-fit into a brake wheel, a distal bar having integral gear teeth that engage the exposed portion of the transfer gear, a second bar with a T-shaped proximal end, a handle disengaging an unlocking pin to separates gear teeth that allows incremental distal bar movement, and a two-axis arrangement for distal bar rotation. Instead of using a spring biasing member, the mechanical joint uses a gear ratio reduction that provides a smaller stop increment, less travel, enhanced joint strength, less stress on gear teeth, and less force required to unlock it than prior close contour joints. Although it is contemplated for use of the mechanical joint to be primarily in orthotic, any application for which the mechanical joint's compact configuration would provide some assistance or technical advantage is considered to be within its scope. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022930 | WRIST SUPPORT DEVICE - A wrist support sleeve is adapted to extend over a wearer's hand and wrist from a location below the ends of the fingers tip to a position just past the wrist region. The sleeve has an opening for receiving the wearer's thumb. A first portion of the sleeve extends around the lower part and opposite sides of a wearer's hand and wrist and has spaced side edges located in an upper region of the sleeve. An insert panel of a different material to the first sleeve portion is secured between spaced side edges of the first portion, so as to extend across the tipper portion of a wearer's hand and wrist when the device is worn. The insert panel material is a strong elastic material which has a higher stiffness than the rest of the sleeve. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022931 | FOOT AND ANKLE POSITIONING ORTHOSIS - A foot orthosis for un-weighting of a user's heel while promoting a dorsalflexion range of motion includes a leg unit for attachment to a user's leg and a foot unit for supporting a user's foot. A sole plate is configured with a toe extension inclined downward to a first support contact position arch portion extending from the first support contact position to a second support contact pad for support that starts forward of a proximity of a location for a user's calcaneus bone and terminates beneath the calcaneus bone. The foot orthosis enables a gait cycle of movement by the user starting at a heel strike at the second support contact pad and terminating at a toe-off of the toe extension. The sole plate can be attached directly to a support shell to provide a lamination resulting from molding the sole plate to the support shell. | 2010-01-28 |
20100022932 | METHOD FOR ACCELERATED WOUND HEALING USING NOVEL FIBROUS WEBBINGS - The present invention provides a multilayer bandage, comprising a webbing for contacting a wound and a first membrane that comprises at least one water-insoluble polymer and is water-impervious. The present invention further provides methods for making the multilayer bandage, methods of using the multilayer bandage for accelerated wound healing, and kits comprising compositions of the present invention. | 2010-01-28 |