11th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 54 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090069695 | DEVICE FOR IMAGING A TURBID MEDIUM - The present invention relates to a device for imaging a turbid medium ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090069697 | ACTIVE MICRONEEDLES AND MICRONEEDLE ARRAYS - An active needle device for fluid injection or extraction includes at least one hollow elongated shaft defining at least one channel. The channel provides communication between at least one input port and at least one output port of the needle device. At least one active component such as a sensor or actuator is placed or integrated into the elongated shaft. The needle device can include a macroneedle, a microneedle, or an array of macroneedles or microneedles. The microneedles can be fabricated on a substrate which can remain attached to the microneedles or be subsequently removed. The active component can facilitate biochemical, optical, electrical, or physical measurements of a fluid injected or extracted by the needle device. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069698 | BLOOD PRESSURE MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MEASURING BLOOD PRESSURE - Provided is a blood pressure measuring apparatus and a method of measuring blood pressure. The blood pressure measuring apparatus includes a plurality of blood pressure measuring units disposed on a substrate, a plurality of optical sensors disposed on the substrate to correspond to the blood pressure measuring units, and a control unit that measures blood pressure by analyzing signals received from the optical sensors and the blood pressure measuring units, wherein each of the blood pressure measuring units comprises a plurality of blood pressure sensors. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069699 | Method of measuring instantaneous arterial blood pressure and compliance and device thereof - A method of measuring the instantaneous arterial blood pressure and compliance and the device thereof are disclosed. The method identifies a critical depth under the skin. At this critical position, the arterial mean blood pressure is equivalent to the mean blood pressure obtained on the skin. The variation in the arterial mean blood pressure is tracked and controlled to maintain the equivalence between the mean blood pressure measured on the skin and the arterial mean blood pressure. In this case, the compliance of the muscle tissues remains invariant. Therefore, the variation measured on the skin is simply the behavior of the blood vessel. Using the skin-artery correlation, the invention can obtain the instantaneous blood pressure after some computation and the dynamic compliance at the critical position. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069700 | Method for processing of continuous pressure-related signals derivable from locations inside or outside a human body or body cavity - This invention describes a method for processing pressure signals derivable from locations inside or outside a human or animal body or body cavity. Different aspects of the invention relate to a method for optimal differentiating between cardiac beat- and artifact-induced pressure waves, a method for obtaining new and improved information from said pressure signals. In particular, this invention describes the use of said inventive method for processing of pressure signals for controlling an adjustable shunt valve. The method can be incorporated in a processing unit of a device for use in draining fluid from a brain or spinal fluid cavity. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069701 | Externally-connected expandable blood pressure meter - An externally-connected expandable blood pressure meter includes an electronic blood pressure meter which has a measuring unit to output an inspected signal based on a measured blood pressure and a processing unit to receive the inspected signal and execute signal transformation according to an output interface, and an external connection port located on the electronic blood pressure meter and electrically connected to the processing unit to provide a single expansion output device to output inspected results contained in the inspected signal. The output interface is located on the expansion output device. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069702 | Method and apparatus for a heart rate indicator fabric - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for having a fabric that is able to indicate heart rate zones by using colour indicators which comprises of one or a plurality of sensors embedded in the fabric for the detection of heart rate and the signal from the sensor is transmitted to at least a microprocessor whereby the output from the microprocessor will drive at least one or a plurality of light emitting devices and audible signals will be produced. The emitted light is propagated through a medium providing a visual indication to an observer of heart rate zone on the fabric. The audio signal is driven by output signal from the microprocessor to indicate different heart rate zones. Said medium is attached or woven into natural or synthetic yarn to produce light transmitting fabric that reveals different colours. Said sensors, microprocessor and light emitting devices are embedded or attached in the fabric. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069703 | SYSTEM FOR ARTIFACT DETECTION AND ELIMINATION IN AN ELECTROCARDIOGRAM SIGNAL RECORDED FROM A PATIENT MONITOR - A system eliminates artifacts from an electrocardiogram signal. The system includes a monitor for receiving an electrocardiogram signal from a patient and a microprocessor utilizing a shift-invariant wavelet transform for decomposing the electrocardiogram signal into a plurality of scales. The microprocessor applies rules to the scales for removing artifacts from the scales. The microprocessor reassembles the plurality of scales to produce a reconstructed and accurate electrocardiogram signal without the artifacts. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069704 | RAPID 3D MAPPING USING MULTIELECTRODE POSITION DATA - An electrophysiology (EP) system includes an interface for operator-interaction with the results of code executing therein. A template model can have channels positioned or repositioned thereupon by the user to define a set-up useful in rapid catheter positioning. Mapping operations can be performed without the requirement for precise catheter location determinations. A map module coordinates EP data associated with each selected channel and its associated position on the template model to provide this result, and can update the resulting map in the event that the channel or location is changed. Messaging and other dynamic features enable synchronized presentation of a myriad of EP data. Additional systems and methods are disclosed herein. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069705 | Thermo-Dilution Cardiac Output Measurement Simulator - The present invention includes machine-enabled methods of, and devices and systems for, simulating thermo-dilution cardiac output measurements based on ambient room temperature measurements via the injectate temperature sensor. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069706 | BRAIN PROBE ADAPTED TO BE INTRODUCED THROUGH A CANULA - A bio-probe having a base and a tip and also including a set of at least four conductors extending longitudinally along the bio-probe, the conductors being coated with dielectric material. Also, at least four of the conductors define a spot where the dielectric material has been removed, thereby defining an electrical contact site. In addition, the bio-probe is less than 2.5 mm thick in its greatest transverse dimension along a longitudinal portion extending from the tip to a point 6 cm proximal of the tip. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069707 | METHOD TO IMPROVE NEUROFEEDBACK TRAINING USING A REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM OF COMPUTERIZED GAME-LIKE COGNITIVE OR ENTERTAINMENT-BASED TRAINING ACTIVITIES - This invention consists of a neurofeedback training system that utilizes EEG activity based goals to help motivate trainees to learn to produce and sustain desirable EEG activity by enabling them to earn “game play” time. The method provides positive behavioral reinforcement to trainees by rewarding them with the opportunity to begin or continue to participate in computer game-like or entertainment-based training activities (e.g., video games, educational games, movies, music or computerized cognitive training exercises) whenever the specified EEG activity goals are achieved and maintained for a set time period. The method also provides, in one embodiment, negative reinforcement in the form of the loss of game play or entertainment opportunities whenever the specified EEG activity goals are not achieved or maintained for a specified time interval. The subject method provides simultaneous real-time, concurrent visual, auditory and/or quantitative informational feedback during the game-like computer play or entertainment that puts the trainees “in charge” so that they can win or lose game play time based on their ability to produce the specified brainwave activity that is being reinforced. The purpose of this method is to help trainees learn to maintain desirable, alert mental states associated with successful cognitive and emotional functioning during neurofeedback training exercises and during any life activity requiring active mental engagement. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069708 | HISTOGRAM-BASED THORACIC IMPEDANCE MONITORING - Systems and methods for monitoring pulmonary edema or other thoracic fluid status in a subject use thoracic impedance histogram information. An internal or external processor circuit receives the thoracic impedance histogram information and uses it to compute and provide a lung fluid status indication. The thoracic impedance histogram information can include a count, mean or median of a histogram bin or subrange of bins within the histogram range. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069709 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR NEURAL LOCALIZATION - Described herein are devices, systems and methods for determining if a nerve is nearby a device or a region of a device. In general, a device for determining if a nerve is nearby a device includes an elongate body having an outer surface with one or more bipole pairs arranged on the outer surface. Bipole pairs may also be referred to as tight bipoles. The bipole pairs may be arranged as a bipole network, and may include a cathode and an anode that are spaced relatively close together to form a limited broadcast field. In general, the broadcast filed is a controlled or “tight” broadcast field that extends from the bipole pair(s). Methods of using these devices and system are also described. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069710 | Method for determining relationships between different pressure-related signals derivable from a human or animal body or body cavity - This invention describes a method for processing pressure signals derivable from locations inside or outside a human or animal body or body cavity. A major aspect of the invention relates to a method for determining relationships between different pressure-related signals with the purpose of obtaining signals predicting pressures inside a body or body cavity from pressure signals outside said body or body cavity. According to the invented method different formula-based relationships for specific types of signals and locations and sensor types are determined, which provides for a reference that can be applied on new and individual non-invasive pressure measurements. Thereby continuous pressure-related signals from a non-invasive source may be processed in a way that makes the continuous non-invasive pressure signals highly predictable of the pressures inside the body or body cavity. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069711 | Devices for use in processing of continuous pressure-related signals derivable from a human or animal body or body cavity - This invention describes a method for processing pressure signals derivable from locations inside or outside a human or animal body or body cavity. Different aspects of the invention relate to a method for optimal differentiating between cardiac beat- and artifact-induced pressure waves, a method for obtaining new and improved information from said pressure signals, a method for obtaining signals predicting pressures inside a body or body cavity from pressure signals outside said body or body cavity. In particular, this invention describes devices for sensing continuous pressures signals and displaying otput of processing according to the inventive methods. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069712 | MEDICAL TOOL FOR REDUCED PENETRATION FORCE - A medical device is provided having reduced penetration force. The device includes a body having a central hollow channel and a piezoelectric transducer received within and secured to the body. The piezoelectric transducer has a hollow portion concentric with the central hollow channel. A tubular member is associated with and in communication with the piezoelectric transducer. The tubular member has at least one open end formed concentric with the central hollow channel and the hollow portion of the piezoelectric transducer, wherein the transducer is adapted for vibrating at a frequency to produce an oscillating displacement of the tubular member. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069713 | Medical Instrument - A medical instrument includes a housing, a stylet having a portion in the housing, a cannula coaxially receiving the stylet and having a portion in the housing, and a member slidably coupled to the housing. The stylet and the cannula are movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The member is configured with first and second bars to move the stylet and the cannula from their extended positions to their retracted positions. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069714 | System and method for measuring data for medical applications - The present application provides a system for measuring and storing data in an external device including a collection unit transferring fluid, a sensing unit connected to the collection unit for sensing the pressure of the fluid and converting the pressure into data, a housing assembly for housing the sensing unit, and a communication unit connected to the housing assembly receiving the data from the sensing unit and transmitting the data to the external device. The system provides a communication device for transmitting a signal to the external device having a plurality of buttons, each button corresponding to a condition, a light indicating operation of a button, and an electronic circuitry detecting the operation of the button, identifying the operation of the button as the signal, and transmitting the signal to an external device. The present application further provides a method for measuring data using the above-described system. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069715 | Urine collection device - A stent urine collection device is used to collect urine that would otherwise leak from the stent. The collection device includes a pair openings in the collection bag, an inverted open channel to receive the stents where the stents are securely retained in the channel and where the channel has a drainage means to allow the urine to collect in the bag. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069716 | Method and apparatus for a fluid sampling device - A blood analyzer device has a housing with a top section coupled to a bottom section, a driver and a plurality of penetrating members housed in a disposable positionable in the housing. A gripper engages each penetrating member. A manually actuated button advances the disposable to move penetrating members into launch positions. A power is source coupled to the driver. A display is at the housing. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069717 | LANCET-INTEGRATED SENSOR, MEASURING DEVICE FOR LANCET-INTEGRATED SENSOR, AND CARTRIDGE - A sensor and a lancet are integrated with each other. A thin strip-shaped sensor and a lancet are integrated so that the lancet moves in parallel, along a longitudinal direction of the sensor. A measuring device to which an integrated lancet and sensor is attached is provided with a function of driving the attached lancet. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069718 | LANCET-INTEGRATED SENSOR, MEASURING DEVICE FOR LANCET-INTEGRATED SENSOR, AND CARTRIDGE - A sensor and a lancet are integrated with each other. A thin strip-shaped sensor and a lancet are integrated so that the lancet moves in parallel, along a longitudinal direction of the sensor. A measuring device to which an integrated lancet and sensor is attached is provided with a function of driving the attached lancet. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069719 | LANCET-INTEGRATED SENSOR, MEASURING DEVICE FOR LANCET-INTEGRATED SENSOR, AND CARTRIDGE - A sensor and a lancet are integrated with each other. A thin strip-shaped sensor and a lancet are integrated so that the lancet moves in parallel, along a longitudinal direction of the sensor. A measuring device to which an integrated lancet and sensor is attached is provided with a function of driving the attached lancet. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069720 | Logging daily average metabolic activity using a motion sensor - An implantable activity detector can detect metabolic stress levels, which can be normalized, such as to identify times of activities such as walking and running or to identify trends such as a decrease in metabolic activity. The data can be derived from different sources such as an accelerometer and pedometer. This data can be compared to independently specifiable thresholds, such as to trigger an alert or responsive therapy, or to display one or more trends. The information can also be combined with other congestive heart failure (CHF) indications. The alert can notify the patient or a caregiver, such as via remote monitoring. Metabolic activity data from one or more of the activity detectors can be used to establish a model of metabolic stress, to which further activity data can be compared for identifying periods of increased or decreased metabolic stress. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069721 | Apparatus and Method for Measuring the Dimensions of the Palpable Surface of the Prostate - A method and system for measuring the size of the palpable surface of the prostate in the physician's office. In one embodiment a membrane with a grid pattern is located proximate the prostate. A physician moves a measurement system, formed at the end of the index finger and located in a glove, between opposite margins of the prostate. The measurement system counts the grid elements between the margins that translate into a quantitative measurement of size of the palpable surface of the prostate. In another embodiment an accelerometer attaches to the end of the index finger to produce signals along multiple axes that a processing system converts into a measurement of the size. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069722 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ASSESSING MUSCULAR CAPACITIES OF ATHLETES USING SHORT TESTS | 2009-03-12 |
20090069723 | Method for the analysis of oscillations generated in biological systems - Disclosed is a method for analyzing oscillations generated in biological systems, in which the change of conditions for the probability of a random event to occur compared in the previous cycle can be assessed by introducing an energetic component into the current cycle of the oscillation. In order to be able to do so, the analyzed signal is subdivided to the sequence of cycles in such a way that each subsequent cycle is provided with a common interval with the previous adjacent cycle. Such methods are used in the fields physiology, medicine, psychology and biocybernetics to analyze regulation in biological systems. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069724 | Wearable Health Monitoring Device and Methods for Step Detection - A wearable health monitoring device includes at least one sensor for obtaining a signal indicative of movement of a user in at least one axis and logic configured to determine, based upon the signal, whether the user has taken a step. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069725 | ENHANCED ULTRASOUND PLATFORM - An enhanced ultrasound housing and enhanced ultrasound platform facilitates a technician-friendly layout by providing a beneficial ergonomic layout. Control switches may also be configured to provide convenient implementation of ultrasound techniques. Further, an enhanced ultrasound housing and enhanced ultrasound platform provides physical protection to the device. Physical protection may come in the form of an exoskeletal member, or from a covering which inhibits liquid penetration. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069726 | CPR Device with Counterpulsion Mechanism - A system for performing chest compression and abdominal compression for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. The system includes a motor and gearbox including a system of clutches and brakes which allow for controlling and limiting the movement of compressing mechanisms operating on the chest and the abdomen of a patient. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069729 | Fitness and rehabilitation apparatus - A flexible fitness and rehabilitation exercising and massaging apparatus formed from tubular, flexible, web-like material and having a plurality of internal pockets, along with an exercise regimen that includes the apparatus. The pockets may hold objects such as resilient balls that aid in gripping the apparatus, and which have also been found to be conducive to self-massage therapy. The objects may be removed, and alternative objects inserted, through openings that allow access to preselected pockets. The openings may include resealable fastener means. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069730 | Massaging device - A massaging device in the shape of a rod with an essentially cylindrical end element with a sleeve. The device has a flexible sleeve and a drive element to produce an oscillating deformation of the sleeve. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069731 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THERMAL AND COMPRESSION THERAPY RELATIVE TO THE PREVENTION OF DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS - A control unit coupled to a thermal therapy device, a compression therapy device and DVT therapy devices is provided. The thermal therapy device includes a fluid bladder for delivering hot and/or cold therapy to a patient. The compression therapy device includes an gas bladder for providing compression to a patient. The DVT therapy devices provide pulsed compression in coordination with the compression therapy device. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069732 | Flexion control ankle joint with spherical hinge - A joint hinge and a leg brace having the joint hinge that includes a spring loaded spherical joint for coupling a proximal portion and a distal portion of the joint hinge. The spherical joint includes a dome on one portion coupled to a mating cup on the other portion. A wide-headed pin, typically a shoulder screw, captivates the cup against the sphere. A spring washer may be included to provide a preloading force to mate the cup to the dome. The spherical portion may be pressed or stamped into one portion of the hinge or fabricated separately and attached. In one embodiment, the dome is fabricated of sintered bearing material and may be impregnated with lubricant. The spherical joint functions in conjunction with an adjustable flexion range limiting system that include rods that are threaded and easy to screw in and out as the patient's range of motion changes. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069733 | RANGE OF MOTION DEVICE - The present invention provides an orthosis for stretching tissue around a joint of a patient between first and second relatively pivotable body portions. The orthosis includes a first arm member affixable to the first body portion and including a first extension member extending therefrom. A second arm member affixable to the second body portion is also included and has a second extension member having an arcuate shape extending therefrom. The second extension member is operatively connected to the first extension member and travels through the first extension member along an arcuate path when the second arm member is moved from a first position to a second position relative to the first arm member. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069734 | Flextender - An apparatus for separating fingers and allowing a user the ability to exercise fingers when recovering from an arm or a hand injury. Such apparatus is designed to keep the fingers straight as possible yet permitting the fingertips to flex. The apparatus made of a foam type material has projections that fit between the fingers and have cut out portions that fit snugly on the knuckles that are farthest from the nails. The cutouts engage the four fingers with the thumb remaining loose. Thus, the fingers are supported in an outstretched manner. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069735 | ANKLE GUARD AND BRACE SEGMENT FOR THE ANKLE GUARD - A brace segment for an ankle guard is worn above and over an ankle to protect the ankle and provide a firm base for a resilient sleeve having two halves. Two brace segments are mounted on the halves of the resilient sleeve and each has a proximal end, a pressing segment and a support cavity. The pressing segment is formed from the proximal end of the brace segment and extends over the ankle. The support cavity is formed by bending the pressing segment to prevent inversion and eversion of the ankle and protect the ankle from knocks. Because the ankle guard has two identical brace segments the ankle guard can be implemented with both feet has lower cost and complexity of manufacture and greater commercial exploitation. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069736 | Polyurethane Foam Dressing for Wound Filler and Method for Manufacturing Thereof - A polyurethane foam dressing for a wound filler, which includes a hydrophilic polyurethane foam including a plurality of open cells with a diameter of 50 to 400 μm and a plurality of pores with a diameter of 10 to 80 μm, and a method of manufacturing the same including mixing and agitating 40 to 75 wt % pre-polymer, 15 to 45 wt % foaming agent, 5 to 35 wt % crosslinking agent, and 0.5 to 15 wt % additive containing a surfactant, a moisturizing agent, and a pigment, injecting the resulting mixture into a mold, and foaming the resulting mixture injected into the mold. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069737 | Pressure relief dressing - The Pressure Ulcer Bandage is designed for application to the skin of an individual to treat pressure ulcers. The bandage will be constructed of flexible, round hydrocellular polyurethane foam, approximately one inch deep and will range in diameter with a precut opening to allow pressure relief from the ulcer itself and disperse weight away from the wound. The precut openings should be in various sizes to allow an opening at least 0.25 inches larger than the wound to be utilized The foam bandage will have at least 1.5 times the size of the precut opening of remaining foam outside the opening. Ring shaped bandages have been ineffective in the past because of the lack of flexibility of the material used and the limited amount of padding away from the opening. This bandage can be produced in an adhesive and in a non-adhesive format. Additionally, the packaged product will be sterile. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069738 | Electrode Structures Having Anti-Inflammatory Properties And Methods Of Use - Electrode structures for implantation include an electrode, an elastic backing attached to the electrode, and a sequestered drug on the backing or the electrode which is released to control and/or limit the growth of scar tissue. The elastic backing includes a tissue contacting side which contacts a tissue structure, and an exposed side away from the tissue contacting side. The electrode structure can be used to activate baroreceptors, and the backing is elastic and can stretch and retract with the tissue structure, for example the carotid sinus. The electrode and the sequestered drug can be positioned on the tissue contacting side so the drug is released near the electrode. The backing can be made from an insulating material and limit diffusion of the drug toward the exposed side, permitting scar tissue to grow near the exposed side to maintain positioning of the electrode. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069739 | METHODOLOGY FOR NON-SURGICAL FACIAL SCULPTING AND LIFT - Non-surgical methods and systems of facial restoration, and more particularly a multi-technique method utilizing tissue tightening, collagen shortening and remodeling with long term fillers to provide for non-surgical facial sculpting and lift are provided. The methods and systems address the predictable pattern of multi-layered volume loss of tissue from the skin to the bone as a result of aging. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069740 | PROTECTED DONOR ELECTRODES FOR ELECTRO-TRANSPORT DRUG DELIVERY - This invention provides new and novel devices and methods for administering donor ions to a mammalian subject, especially the delivery of alkali, alkaline earth, transition metal ions and simple anions (donor ions) to a body component, for example across a body or tissue surface such as skin or a mucosal membrane, or for delivery of donor ions directly to bodily fluids in a controllable and reproducible manner. In certain embodiments the device comprises a donor electrode that is a source of a donor ion; a protective architecture that is ionically conductive to the donor ion, configured for application to a skin surface and positioned to isolate the donor electrode from the skin surface; and a counter electrode assembly configured for application to a skin surface, where the counter electrode assembly comprises a counter electrode operably coupled to the donor electrode. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069741 | Methods And Devices For Fractional Ablation Of Tissue For Substance Delivery - Methods and devices for ablating portions of a tissue volume with electromagnetic radiation (EMR) to produce lattices of EMR-treated ablation islets in the tissue are disclosed, including lattices of micro-holes, micro-grooves, and other structures. Also, methods and devices for using the ablated islets are disclosed, including to deliver chromophores, filler, drugs and other substances to the tissue volume. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069742 | Electronic Module for Mechanical Medication Delivery Devices - The present invention relates to a method for monitoring the operation of a medication delivery device. In particular, the present invention relates to a method comprising the steps of arranging an electronic module in the vicinity of the medication delivery device, detecting, using the electronic module, measurable signals generated in response to an action occurring within the associated medication delivery device, and storing, using storage means of the electronic module, information associated with or representing the measured signals. The present invention further relates to an electronic module capable of performing the above-mentioned method. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069743 | INFUSION THERAPY SENSOR SYSTEM - A sensor system for use with an infusion system may include at least one sensor disposed within a catheter, the at least one sensor comprising at least one of an optical sensor, an electrical sensor or a chemical/biochemical sensor. The sensor system may instead include a sample cell that is in fluid communication with the infusion system, which sample cell may be used with an analyzer to determine a patient's condition. The sensor system may be integrated with a control system for an infusion pump to control operation of the pump. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069744 | Glucose Measuring Device Integrated Into A Holster For A Personal Area Network Device - A glucose meter module integrated into a holster device that can securely accommodate another device such as a portable server device or an insulin pump is described. The glucose measuring module and the health device communicate with each other by a short range wireless modality. In the case in which the accommodated device is a server, such as personal digital assistant or cell phone, the device stores data in a memory, displays data on a visual display, and can wirelessly transmit such data to other devices within a personal area network. In the case where the accommodated device is a cell phone, the phone can further transmit data to remote sites. In the case where the accommodated device is an insulin pump, wirelessly received data are stored in a memory, are available for visual display on the insulin pump, and can be incorporated into the electronic processes that regulate the performance of the pump. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069745 | Operating an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of a portable medical device, such as an infusion pump, can receive an external reference signal (e.g., a radio, cellular and/or satellite signal) to provide an automatic time-setting and maintenance operation. In these circumstances, the medical device can maintain accurate time and date information even in the event of a power interruption, a time-zone change and/or an internal clock error, for example. In this manner, the portable medical device provides safe operation and added convenience to the user. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069746 | Data Storage for an Infusion Pump System - A pump system can include a pump device and a controller device removably attachable to the pump device. The controller device can be reusable, and one or more pump devices can be disconnected and reconnected to the controller device. As such, some pump usage data can be conveniently stored in the pump device itself. In such circumstances, the controller device can receive data related to the pump's history or other usage when the pump device is attached to the controller. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069747 | Power Injector with Movable Joint-Integrated Signal Transmission Connector - A power injector that incorporates at least one signal transmission connector in a movable joint (e.g., between a powerhead and a support or stand; between at least one adjacent pair of support sections of a support for the powerhead) is disclosed. Such a signal transmission connector may be in the form of a slip ring module, but in any case is part of the signal transmission link to the powerhead. At least that portion of a signal transmission conduit that is adjacent to the powerhead may be disposed within the interior of the corresponding portion of the support or stand, thereby reducing the potential that an individual will grab onto the signal transmission conduit when attempting to move at least part of the power injector, to change the position of the powerhead, or both. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069748 | PUSHABLE BALLOON CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A pushable balloon catheter assembly for use in a body vessel. The catheter includes an outer shaft having an outer wall defining an outer lumen and an inner shaft having an inner wall disposed within the outer lumen. An inflatable balloon having a balloon wall defining a balloon interior is attached at a distal tip of the assembly. The balloon wall defines a proximal aperture cooperable with a distal portion of the outer shaft at a common axial location of the catheter assembly. At least part of the outer wall is attached to at least part of the inner wall at the common axial location to define an inflation orifice in fluid communication between the outer lumen and a balloon interior for inflation of the balloon for treatment of the body vessel. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069749 | Power Management Techniques for an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system can employ a number of power management techniques to avoid using substantially excessive power during operation of the pump drive system. Thus, the infusion pump system can draw upon the energy supply in an efficient manner that extends the useful life on the power supply. Furthermore, the infusion pump system can be configured estimate an amount of power remaining to operate the pump system without the requirement of directly detecting the remaining charge on power supply device (e.g., without detecting the remaining charge on a battery). As such, the infusion pump system can readily inform a user of a particular estimated amount of time remaining for medicine dispensing operations. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069750 | INFUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING AND MAKING THE SAME - Fluid delivery device includes a body, a cannula adapted to extend into subcutaneous tissue, and a septum member adapted to allow a needle to puncture the septum member and to reseal the puncture once the needle is withdrawn from the puncture. The septum member is at least one of; a cap-shaped member, a member having at least two non-parallel walls that can each be punctured by a needle, and a member having a generally planar wall and a generally cylindrical wall which can each be punctured by a needle. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069751 | Intravenous Delivery Systems - An intravenous delivery system includes a device head and a needle carrier. The device head includes a body defining a first lumen extending from a first end to a second end and a second lumen in fluid communication with the first lumen and a port defined by the head body. A catheter disposed at the first end of the head body is in fluid communication with the first lumen. A self-sealing plug is disposed at the second end. The needle carrier is secured to the second end of the head body and includes a longitudinally extending housing and a hollow needle slidably disposed therein. A needle retractor coupled to the needle is operable to slide the needle longitudinally among deployed and retracted positions. The needle extends through the plug, first lumen, and catheter while in the deployed position, and is retracted into the needle carrier housing in the retracted position. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069752 | Pen Needle Assembly Outer Cover Having A Breakaway Flange - An outer needle cover for a pen needle assembly is provided with a breakaway flange. Prior to use, the flange is connected to a body of the outer cover. The flange has a reduced cross sectional thickness portion that facilitates separation of the flange from the outer cover, thereby reducing the outer diameter of the outer cover. The reduced outer diameter of the outer cover allows the outer cover to be received by a pen cap of an existing injector device. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069753 | Pen Needle Assembly For Preventing Under-Torquing and Over-Torquing Of Pen Needle - A pen needle hub and cover for a pen needle assembly that provides tactile and/or audible indicia of proper attachment between the hub of the pen needle and the pen is provided. Such indicia substantially prevent under- and over-torquing of the pen needle. The tactile indicia may include a user sensing a wave of a torque of peak value followed by a torque of lesser value. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069754 | DEVICE FOR INJECTION OF A PRODUCT, IN PARTICULAR FOR MEDICAL USE - The present invention relates to a device ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090069755 | Pen Needle Hub Having Increased Contact Area - A pen needle assembly having a hub with an increased surface area that contacts a patient's skin is provided. The increased contact area of the hub with the patient's skin during injection of a cannula decreases the pressure exerted against the patient's skin, thereby increasing the comfort of the patient. A bonding adhesive is disposed on an outer surface of the hub, thereby decreasing the required curing time of the adhesive. Additionally, the increased contact area, between the cannula adhesive and hub increases the strength of the bond therebetween. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069756 | Determination of Cartridge Content by Capacitive Means - The present invention relates to a replaceable cartridge ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090069757 | ELASTOMERIC SEAL FOR USE WITHIN A CATHETER COMPONENT - A sealing engagement between components in a catheter system is made using an elastomeric material. The sealing engagement is formed in a manner that allows a catheter needle to pass through a passageway in the center of the elastomeric material maintaining the sealing engagement between the components of the catheter system. The elastomeric material is shaped to fit circumferentially into one of the components and shaped to mechanically assist the passageway to close up after a needle passes through the passageway during retraction. The elastomeric material remains in a stationary position as the needle is retracted. One or more structures can be integrated within the elastomeric material to provide for compression and to prevent deformation of the passageway. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069758 | ENHANCED REMODELABLE MATERIALS FOR OCCLUDING BODILY VESSELS AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Described are methods, devices, and systems for occluding or ablating vascular vessels. Noninvasive procedures can be used to occlude and obliterate the greater saphenous vein, for example in the treatment of varicose vein condition caused by venous valve insufficiency. Further described is the cooperative use of an angiogenic remodelable material with one or more sclerosing agents to cause closure of a targeted bodily vessel. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069759 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANSING WOUNDS WITH MEANS FOR SUPPLY OF THERMAL ENERGY TO THE THERAPY FLUID - An apparatus ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090069760 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A DEBRIDING WOUND VACUUM - Thus, systems and methods for a debriding wound vacuum may include a sponge for application to a wound, a flexible sheet for covering and sealing the wound, and a bladder. The bladder may be in fluid communication with at least a portion of the sponge. The bladder preferably contains a debridement substance. A negative pressure device may form part of the system and may be used to apply negative pressure via a hollow tube to the sponge. The negative pressure device may be adapted to apply negative pressure to the sponge via the hollow tube in order form a seal between the flexible sheet and the wound. The systems may also include microelectronic mechanical valves for releasing the debridement substance from the bladder. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069761 | WOUND IRRIGATION DEVICE PRESSURE MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM - An apparatus includes a pressure housing configured to be coupled to a vacuum source and a diaphragm sealingly coupled to the pressure housing. The diaphragm is configured to move in response to the vacuum source. A magnet is coupled to the diaphragm. A magnetic switch is disposed opposite the magnet and is configured to be actuated by the magnet when the magnet is a predetermined distance from the magnetic switch. The magnetic switch is configured to selectively actuate the vacuum source. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069762 | Guard for bone collection - The guard is arranged to receive the end of a bone which is due to be reshaped or undergo any other procedure that produces fragments of the bone. The guard is provided with at least one wall to prevent sideways moving fragments from exiting the guard and a base for collecting bone fragments. The base is further provided with means through which the bone can be inserted into the guard. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069763 | Flat Expandable Effusion Drain - An effusion drain includes a fluid collection element moving between an operative shape for receiving a fluid and a reduced volume shape for connecting to a fluid drain and a compressible member biasing the fluid collection element to the operative shape, the compressible member being incorporated into the fluid collection element such that release of a compression on the compressible member expands the fluid collection element to the operative shape. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069764 | CONNECTOR FOR STOMA BAG, OF THE TWO-PIECE TYPE, FIXED BY GLUING - A connector for a stoma bag, of the two-piece type, fixed by gluing includes a support equipped with a bracket for fixing to the skin of a patient and with a gluing channel, and a bag provided with a gluing channel that carries an adhesive. The adhesive in the gluing channel of the bag is a layer of a structural adhesive having a thickness of at least 0.6 mm, which forms an elastomeric adhesive composition. The adhesive of the structural adhesive layer contains a three-sequence copolymer, such as a styrene-isoprene-styrene copolymer. In the channel of the bag, its surface carrying the adhesive has undergone a treatment to increase adherence, such as a treatment to increase the surface roughness. The connector can include a member for firstly positioning the channel of the bag relative to the channel of the support. The connector applies also to colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy bags. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069766 | PERSONAL ABSORBENT PAD - A personal absorbent pad that includes a front panel, a back panel, two sides, and an adornment. The two sides are configured to fit between a pair of breasts so as to hold the pad in place. The absorbent pad has an adornment. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069767 | HAEMOSTATIC DEVICE FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY - A haemostatic device for minimally invasive surgery, especially that performed in the abdominal cavity, is in the form of an absorbent disc made of a biodegradable porous material with a center and a radial extension of at least 10 mm from the center, where the disc is formed in such a way that it can be converted into a radially reduced intermediate state with an essentially rotation-symmetrically shortened radius, in which state it can be introduced into the body through a tube, from which it can be released in the flat form. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069768 | Disposable Undergarment - A disposable undergarment according to the present invention includes an outer element having a waistband and defining two leg holes, the outer element presenting inner and outer surfaces. The disposable undergarment includes an absorbent inner element removably coupled to the outer element inner surface. The inner element is disposable in a toilet and the outer element is disposable as solid refuse. The inner element is removably coupled to the outer element with an adhesive. In addition, the inner element may include a plurality of absorbent layers. The outer element waistband may include fasteners for separating the outer element into front and rear portions. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069769 | Wrapper having a tab - Wrappers having one or more tabs are provided. The wrapper can have a first end, a second end, and a center portion disposed between the first end and the second end. The wrapper can include a first joined portion at the second end and a tab extending from the joined portion outwardly from the feminine device. In certain embodiments, at least a portion of the withdrawal member can extend through the joined portion into the tab. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069770 | MULTI FUNCTION WRAPPER - The invention refers to a packing wrapper ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090069771 | BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND METHOD OF ADHERING SUCH ARTICLE TO A WEARER - In a body adhering absorbent article, an absorbent structure is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. A shell supports the absorbent structure at the vaginal region and has an adhesive on a body-facing surface thereof for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. A placement aid is disposed on at least one of the absorbent structure and the shell, and is configured for sensory perception by a wearer of the article upon placement of the article on the wearer to facilitate positive alignment of the absorbent article in a target placement region of the wearer with the absorbent structure disposed adjacent the wearer's vaginal region. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069772 | Disposable Wearable Absorbent Articles With Anchoring Subsystems - A disposable wearable absorbent article comprising an absorbent core area, a side, and an anchoring subsystem. The anchoring subsystem includes exactly one side anchoring member. The side anchoring member has a pathway with a front end, a back end, and a middle. The front end, the back end, or both ends are disposed outside of the absorbent core area. The front end is disposed at a front end longitudinally outboard distance. The back end is disposed at a back end longitudinally outboard distance. The middle is disposed at a middle longitudinally outboard distance. The front end longitudinally outboard distance is less than the back end longitudinally outboard distance. The back end longitudinally outboard distance is about equal to the middle longitudinally outboard distance. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069773 | Disposable Wearable Absorbent Articles With Anchoring Subsystems - A disposable wearable absorbent article comprising an absorbent core area, a side, and an anchoring subsystem. The anchoring subsystem includes exactly one side anchoring member. The side anchoring member has a pathway with a front end, a back end, and a middle. The front end, the back end, or both ends are disposed outside of the absorbent core area. The front end is disposed at a front end longitudinally outboard distance. The back end is disposed at a back end longitudinally outboard distance. The middle is disposed at a middle longitudinally outboard distance. The middle longitudinally outboard distance is greater than the front end longitudinally outboard distance and greater than the back end longitudinally outboard distance. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069774 | Disposable Wearable Absorbent Articles With Anchoring Subsystems - A pant-type disposable wearable absorbent article comprising an absorbent core area, a side, and an anchoring subsystem. The anchoring subsystem includes exactly one side anchoring member. The side anchoring member has a pathway with a front end and a back end. The front end, the back end, or both ends are disposed outside of the absorbent core area. The front end is disposed at a front end longitudinally outboard distance. The back end is disposed at a back end longitudinally outboard distance. The front end longitudinally outboard distance is about equal to the back end longitudinally outboard distance. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069775 | Disposable Wearable Absorbent Articles With Anchoring Subsystems - A pant-type disposable wearable absorbent article comprising an absorbent core area, a side, and an anchoring subsystem. The anchoring subsystem includes exactly one side anchoring member. The side anchoring member has a pathway with a front end, a back end, and a middle. The front end, the back end, or both ends are disposed outside of the absorbent core area. The front end is disposed at a front end longitudinally outboard distance. The back end is disposed at a back end longitudinally outboard distance. The middle is disposed at a middle longitudinally outboard distance. The front end longitudinally outboard distance is greater than the middle longitudinally outboard distance, which is greater than the back end longitudinally outboard distance. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069776 | Disposable Diaper - [Problem] To improve the fastening property of a fastening type disposable diaper. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069777 | Disposable wearable absorbent articles with anchoring subsystems - The present disclosure includes an embodiment wherein a fastenable disposable wearable absorbent article comprises a first half, a second half, an absorbent core area, a side, a side ear, and an anchoring subsystem. The side ear is connected to the first half and includes a fastener. The side anchoring subsystem includes a first side anchoring member with a first middle, disposed along a first pathway, and a second side anchoring member with a second middle, disposed along a second pathway. The first side anchoring member includes a first end disposed in the side ear, outside of the absorbent core area, and a second end disposed in the second half. The second side anchoring member includes a third end disposed in the side ear, and a fourth end disposed in the second half. Portions of the middles are coextensive. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069778 | Disposable wearable absorbent articles with anchoring subsystems - The present disclosure includes an embodiment wherein a disposable wearable absorbent article comprises an absorbent core and a side with a side anchoring subsystem. The side anchoring subsystem is configured to indirectly anchor the absorbent core to a wearer of the article. The side includes a first portion, in which substantially all of the side anchoring subsystem is integral with the side, and a second portion, outside of the first portion. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069779 | Disposable wearable absorbent articles with anchoring subsystems - The present disclosure includes an embodiment wherein a disposable wearable absorbent article comprises a side and an anchoring subsystem. The anchoring subsystem includes a first side anchoring member with a first middle, disposed along a first pathway, and a second side anchoring member with a second middle, disposed along a second pathway. At least a portion of the first middle is coextensive with at least a portion of the second middle, and at least a portion of the first pathway is distinct from at least a portion of the second pathway. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069780 | BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR DONNING SUCH ARTICLE - In a feminine care absorbent article and method for donning the same, an absorbent structure is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region. A shell supports the absorbent structure at the vaginal region and has an adhesive thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. The article has a peripheral edge defined at least in part by the shell and the absorbent structure is attached to the shell. At least one removal tab is attached to at least one of the absorbent structure and the shell and extends outward beyond the peripheral edge of the article. The article may also have adhesive on its garment-facing surface for attaching the article to a wearer's undergarment for use in placing the article on the wearer. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069781 | Disposable wearable absorbent articles with anchoring subsystems - The present disclosure includes an embodiment wherein a disposable wearable absorbent article comprises an anchoring subsystem configured to at least assist in holding the article in place on a wearer. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069782 | Disposable Wearable Absorbent Articles With Anchoring Subsystems - A disposable wearable absorbent article comprising an absorbent core area, a side, and an anchoring subsystem. The anchoring subsystem includes exactly one side anchoring member. The side anchoring member has a pathway with a front end, a back end, and a middle. The front end, the back end, or both ends are disposed outside of the absorbent core area. The front end is disposed at a front end longitudinally outboard distance. The back end is disposed at a back end longitudinally outboard distance. The middle is disposed at a middle longitudinally outboard distance. The back end longitudinally outboard distance is less than the front end longitudinally outboard distance. The front end longitudinally outboard distance is about equal to the middle longitudinally outboard distance. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069783 | PIERCING MEMBER PROTECTION DEVICE - The present invention concerns a female piercing member protection device for connection with a male connection part, as well as a method for connecting such protection device to a male connection part. The female piercing member protection device comprises; an outer casing, a connection member wherein the connection member is arranged to, and at least partly enclosed in, the outer casing. Further is the outer casing arranged to be moved between a first and a second position, wherein when the outer casing is in its first position, the connection member is substantially locked from movement along the longitudinal axis A, and when the outer casing is in its second position the connection member is able to move along the longitudinal axis A. The female piercing member protection device also comprises an activated position and an inactivated position. The connection member is further arranged to connect to the male connection part by means of a deformable locking device, wherein when the outer casing is in the second position, the deformable locking device is prevented from deformation by the outer casing so as to prevent disengagement of the male connection part. The present invention provides for a secure piercing member protection device which significantly minimizes the risk for a user to be exposed to contaminants and the piercing member itself. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069784 | Controlled Adjustment of Medicine Dispensation from an Infusion Pump Device - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system can incorporate an accelerometer or other motion sensor to detect the user's activity level. If the user's activity level indicates that he or she is exercising or otherwise at an elevated level, the infusion pump device can be configured to automatically adjust the dispensation rate of a medicine such as insulin. Accordingly, an insulin delivery rate can be corrected to account for a user's activity level (e.g., an elevated activity level during exercise or the like). | 2009-03-12 |
20090069785 | User Profile Backup System For an Infusion Pump Device - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system can include a controller device that communicates with a pump device, the pump device having a memory device. The controller device can be configured to record controller-related data, such as user profile data on the memory device of the pump device. This user profile data that is stored in the memory of the pump device can serves as a data backup system that permits the user to program a new controller device in a situation where the original controller device is lost or damaged. In addition or in the alternative, the controller device can be configured to receive controller-related data, such as software update programs or backup controller data, from the memory device of the pump device. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069786 | Medical apparatus and method for facilitating the management of long term tunneled conduits - A method and apparatus for facilitating the management of indwelling conduits to avoid and/or treat infections associated with long term implantation. A sleeve carrying a layer of porous material on its outer surface is percutaneous implanted to place the layer of porous material just under the patient's outer skin in contact with the patient's dermis where it functions to promote soft tissue ingrowth. A catheter passes through the sleeve passageway and along an interior body path to an interior destination site, e.g., an opening into a vein, i.e., venotomy site. Within about 3-6 weeks after implantation, the patient's dermal tissue integrates sufficiently with the sleeve porous material to physically anchor the sleeve and create an infection resistant barrier. Further, a tunnel, characterized by an epithelialized capsule, typically forms around the catheter along the interior body path extending to the interior destination site. After sufficient integration of the patient's soft tissue into the porous layer, the sleeve passageway can be used to pass various procedural tools to the tunnel and interior destination site without disturbing the tissue integrating barrier. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069787 | Activity Sensing Techniques for an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of a wearable infusion pump system can include a pump device having a drive system to dispense a medicine to a user, an activity sensor that detects a possible change in an activity level of the user, and a controller to activate the drive system to dispense the medicine to the user. The controller device can query the user to indicate whether a detected activity level of the user represents an actual change in the activity level of the user. The controller device can alter the medicine dispensing schedule based on the user indicated changes in activity level. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069788 | System And Method For Delivering Fluid Into Flexible Biological Barrier - A system and method for delivering fluid into a flexible biological barrier employs a microneedle structure wherein a final position of microneedles ( | 2009-03-12 |
20090069789 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR LOCAL THERAPEUTIC AGENT DELIVERY TO HEART VALVES - Medical devices and methods for delivering a therapeutic agent to a heart valve. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069790 | SURFACE PROPERTIES OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS WITH NANOSCALE FUNCTIONAL COATING - A method of manufacturing a polymeric object that comprises providing a polymeric substrate, and exposing said substrate to a first stage that includes an initial plasma reactant so as to reduce a water contact angle of a surface of the substrate, and, wherein the initial plasma treatment activates the surface to a grafting reaction, The method further includes exposing the activated substrate surface to a second stage that includes a second plasma reactant to thereby deposit a grafted material on the activated substrate surface to form a grafted surface. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069791 | Aseptic connector with lip seal - Aseptic connector which has a body, an axially extending opening in the body, a seat surrounding the opening for receiving the connecting flange of a fitting, and a clamp for pressing the flange into the seat. The seat has a radially extending sealing surface with an annular outer portion and a conically inclined inner lip that extends inwardly and upwardly from the annular portion toward the opening | 2009-03-12 |
20090069792 | CATHETER FOR VASCULAR ACCESS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME | 2009-03-12 |
20090069793 | Cool tip junction - A conduit junction for use with an electrosurgical system includes a body having a lumen defined therein and at least one positioning structure. The lumen is configured to receive to receive at least a portion of a tubular structure. The tubular structure includes at least one of a conductor and a conduit of an electrosurgical system. The positioning structure is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the lumen and is adapted to position at least one of the conductor and the conduit within the body of the conduit junction. The body of the conduit junction may include a first section and a second section pivotably connected to each other. The positioning structure may include at least one rib pocket. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069794 | Apparatus, Systems And Techniques For Interfacing With An Eye In Laser Surgery - Apparatus, techniques and systems are provided for interfacing with an eye in laser surgery. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069795 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVE TREATMENT OF TISSUE - Methods, systems, and devices to selectively treat a target tissue located in a region of skin. The region of skin undergoes a series of energy applications to selectively treat a target tissue. The region of skin may also be cooled to reduce damage to surrounding tissue. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069796 | THERMAL ABLATION SYSTEM WITH DISPENSABLE THERAPEUTIC AGENT - A cassette for a heated fluid ablation system, comprises a fluid supply lumen receiving an ablation fluid from an external fluid source and a fluid chamber containing a therapeutic agent in combination with an impeller pumping the ablation fluid out of the cassette via to a fluid delivery lumen when the cassette is in a first configuration and pumping the therapeutic agent out of the cassette via the fluid delivery lumen when the cassette is in a second configuration. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069797 | BIPOLAR DEVICES FOR MODIFICATION OF AIRWAYS BY TRANSFER OF ENERGY - This relates to a device for treating lung disease, and more particularly, relates to a device for exchanging energy with airway tissue such as that found in the airways of human lungs. The exchange of energy with this airway tissue in the airways reduces the ability of the airways to constrict and/or reduces the resistance within the airway to the flow of air through the airway. | 2009-03-12 |
20090069798 | EYE THERAPY SYSTEM - A system for applying therapy to an eye selectively applies coolant to the corneal surface to minimize heat-related damage to the corneal surface during thermokeratoplasty. Embodiments may include an energy source, a conducting element, a coolant supply, and a coolant delivery system. The conducting element is operably connected to the energy source and extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The conducting element directs energy from the energy source to the distal end, which is positionable at the eye. The coolant delivery system is in communication with the coolant supply and is operable to deliver a micro-controlled pulse of coolant to the distal end. | 2009-03-12 |