13th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 57 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140088421 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCAL ESTIMATION OF NONLINEAR TISSUE ELASTICITY WITH ACOUSTIC RADIATION FORCE - Ultrasound system and method configured to locally determine a parameter of nonlinear tissue elasticity by monitoring shear wave propagating through the tissue. The shear wave is caused by an acoustic radiation force (ARF) which is applied to the tissue by ultrasound irradiation locally, in a focal region of the ultrasound beam and which is a function of the intensity of ultrasound irradiation, its time rate, and the featured nonlinearity parameter. The irradiation does not involve a quasi-static compression of the tissue, thereby permitting local estimation of nonlinear tissue elasticity and circumventing the need to solve the global inverse problem. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088422 | ROBOTIC LOCALIZING AID FOR HIGH INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND DELIVERY - A holding structure holds a biopsy needle and a HIFU transducer to allow smooth and accurate delivery of the HIFU beam at the interface of the liver, where bleeding will occur. This manipulator structure performs the biopsy and HIFU through the percutaneous approach. In addition, the procedure is imaged by an imaging ultrasound probe. This imaging ultrasound probe can track the needle entry site even when needle has been removed. The HIFU transducer fires a short pulse of HIFU in the needle tract to cause coagulation and stop bleeding. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088423 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - Provided is an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus that measures the modulus of elasticity of a vascular wall, wherein only M-mode images for heartbeats necessary for the measurement are displayed. The problem is solved by, when freeze is implemented during a B/M-mode display, displaying an M-mode image after discarding a heartbeat at the time of freeze and possibly also a heartbeat immediately before freeze. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088424 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - Provided is an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus that measures an elastic modulus of a vascular wall, the apparatus allowing selection of a heartbeat suitable for the measurement of the elastic modulus. The problem is solved by storing M-mode images at predetermined intervals in the azimuth direction in a B-mode image, selecting a position in the azimuth direction in the B-mode image, and displaying the M-mode image of the selected position together with the B-mode image. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088425 | SINGLE CHIP AND HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A single chip includes an analog module, an ultrasound imaging module, a wireless network module, a switch circuit and a central processing unit (CPU). The ultrasound imaging module controls an ultrasound front end, and the wireless network module controls a radio-frequency (RF) front end. The CPU controls the switch circuit to electrically connect the analog module to the ultrasound imaging circuit or the wireless network module. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088426 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND ULTRASOUND IMAGE PRODUCING METHOD - An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes a determining unit adapted to determine a depth position of a boundary of the intima-media complex at the clear boundary sound ray, and ascertain a depth position of the boundary of the intima-media complex at the unclear boundary sound ray; and an calculator adapted to calculate an intima-media complex thickness based on the depth positions of the boundary of the intima-media complex, wherein the determining unit performs pattern matching on a sound ray signal corresponding to the unclear boundary sound ray by using a sound ray signal corresponding to a clear boundary sound ray lying adjacent to the unclear boundary sound ray as a reference signal, thereby ascertaining the depth position of the boundary of the intima-media complex at the unclear boundary sound ray. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088427 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus in which an ultrasonic wave is transmitted toward a subject by an ultrasound probe, an ultrasound image is generated by a diagnostic apparatus body based on reception data thus obtained and an examination is performed based on the ultrasound image, including a display unit on which a plurality of examination portions corresponding to a series of examinations relating to ultrasound diagnosis are displayed in an order of time series in a single screen at a time, and a controller which highlights an examination portion corresponding to an examination being executed among the plurality of examination portions in the display unit, in which each of the plurality of examination portions is displayed as a body mark which indicates an examination position by the ultrasound probe. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088428 | ULTRASOUND APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD OF THE ULTRASOUND APPARATUS - An information providing method which is implementable by using an ultrasound apparatus includes obtaining ultrasound image data which relates to an object; displaying, on a first area of a screen, a gain setup window for setting a gain of the obtained ultrasound image data; receiving a gain which is set by a user on the gain setup window; and displaying, on a second area of the screen, an ultrasound image of the object to which the set gain is applied. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088429 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system of producing an ultrasound image of an imaging region of a body, the image comprising pixels, the method comprising:
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20140088430 | ULTRASONIC IMAGE GUIDANCE OF TRANSCUTANEOUS PROCEDURES - Ultrasonic image guidance of a transcutaneous invasive procedure such as a needle biopsy is conducted by placing an imaging probe above but laterally to one side of a mass to be biopsied. The image region of the probe is then laterally steered in the elevation direction to image the site of the mass to the side of the probe. The mass can then be accessed by needle insertion from immediately above the mass and away from interference with the probe. Preferably the probe has a 2D array transducer so that the image guidance can be viewed in real time three dimensional imaging. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088431 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT APPARATUS, ULTRASOUND MEASURING APPARATUS, ULTRASOUND PROBE AND ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS - An integrated circuit apparatus includes transmitting circuits TX | 2014-03-27 |
20140088432 | Biopsy Channel Attachment Adaptor - An adaptor for an endoscopic device includes (a) a cylindrical core extending from a first end to a second end along a central axis and (b) a collar slidably received over the core. The second end includes first and second slots defining first and second arms which radially expandable toward the axis and away from the axis. The second end is sized and dimensioned to engage an end of a first conduit of a biopsy device. The collar extendes from a first end to a second end and being movable from a first position in which the second end of the collar is axially separated from the arms and a second position in which a portion of the collar is positioned over the arms radially compressing the arms to lockingly grasp a free end of a first conduit positioned therebetween to create a fluid-tight seal about the first conduit. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088433 | MOTION ROBUST VITAL SIGNAL MONITORING - The present invention relates to a device and a method for extracting physiological information from remotely detected electromagnetic radiation emitted or reflected by a subject. A data stream derivable from electromagnetic radiation emitted or reflected by a subject is received. The data stream comprises a sequence of signal samples indicative of desired subject motion and of disturbing motion. The signal samples represent at least one region of interest exhibiting an at least partially periodic indicative motion pattern attributable to at least one physiological parameter, and a non-indicative motion region. The sequence of signal samples is processed, comprising deriving a sequence of derivative motion compensated samples at least partially compensated for undesired overall motion; detecting an evaluation parameter representative of motion compensation accuracy; and deriving at least one characteristic signal at least partially indicative of the at least partially periodic indicative motion pattern from the sequence of motion compensated samples, wherein deriving the characteristic signal is performed depending on the detected evaluation parameter. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088434 | TYMPANIC PROBE COVER - A digital non-contact tympanic thermometer has a tympanic probe with an IR sensor at the end of the probe in which the digital non-contact tympanic thermometer can be converted to a digital non-contact non-tympanic thermometer for non-tympanic surfaces by placement of removeable probe cover over the tympanic cover in which the probe cover includes a parabolic condenser at the tip of the probe cover that increases gathering of incoming infrared energy. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088435 | NON-CONTACT THERMOMETER SENSING A CAROTID ARTERY - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a non-contact thermometer determines a temperature of a subject from a carotid source point of the subject. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088436 | DUAL TYMPANIC AND FOREHEAD SINGLE SENSOR NON-CONTACT THERMOMETER - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a non-contact thermometer uses infrared readings from both a tympanic source and a forehead source to determine temperature of a human. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088437 | SCREEN-BASED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIZING AN ORAL APPLIANCE - An oral appliance is sized by obtaining a scaled image of a patient's dental arch. Dimensions of the arch are marked on a screen image, and the processor chooses an oral appliance having a best fit for a particular patient. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088438 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FLUORESCENCE IMAGING AND TOMOGRAPHY USING SPATIALLY STRUCTURED ILLUMINATION - An imaging system for imaging an object. More specifically, an imaging system enabling depth sectioned fluorescence imaging in a turbid medium, such as human or animal tissue, to substantially minimize the excitation radiation from reaching the detection beam path. The imaging system includes an arrangement of the excitation radiation source wherein the optical axis of the source is inclined relative to the optical axis of the camera, the optical plane of the source and the optical plane of the object are subject to a Scheimpflug condition, and the angle of inclination of the source is selected such that the excitation radiation incident upon the object is reflected to minimize excitation radiation from reaching the detection beam path. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088439 | APPARATUSES FOR TREATING AND/OR DIAGNOSING MOTOR-RELATED NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS - Light therapy apparatuses are configured to expose a subject to light that is tailored to address and/or diagnose at least one motor-related neurological condition. Blue-green light and green light are useful for treating motor-related neurological conditions or their symptoms. Deep red light and near infrared radiation may facilitate the repair of retinal cells and/or neurons that may be responsible for motor-related neurological conditions. Amber, orange and red light enable the early diagnosis of motor-related neurological conditions. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088440 | Stereoscopic Plug-And-Play Dermatoscope And Web Interface - A system includes a device ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140088441 | NONINVASIVE METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF SYSTEMIC HYPERTENSION IN A SUBJECT - A non-invasive method for determining and characterizing the presence of damage or abnormalities resulting from or concomitant with systemic hypertension in subject. This method is comprised of the acquisition of ocular image(s) and subsequent evaluation, classification and/or interpretation of these image(s). The ocular image(s) may be acquired by photography. Evaluation, classification, and/or interpretation may be automated or involve the active participation of a human. The ocular images may be classified into either a normal or clinical group or compared to an algorithm of hypertensive symptoms. The ocular images may, additionally, be processed and have the pertinent characteristics extracted to make the classification more exact. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088442 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO MONITOR PATIENTS WITH KIDNEY DISEASE - A medical monitoring device for monitoring electrical signals from the body of a subject is described. The medical monitoring device monitors electrical signals originating from a cardiac cycle of the subject and associates each cardiac cycle with a time index. The medical monitoring device applies a forward computational procedure to generate a risk score indicative of hyperkalemia, hypokalemia or arrhythmia of the subject. The medical monitoring device can adjust the forward computational procedure based upon clinical data obtained from the subject. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088443 | FEVER DETECTION APPARATUS - The invention relates to a fever detection apparatus for detecting fever of a living being. A heart rate providing unit ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140088444 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE FITNESS INDEX OF A PERSON - The invention relates to a method and system for determining the cardiorespiratory fitness level of a person, with the aid of freely performed exercise in which training: •the physiological intensity of the person is measured periodically during the exercise session ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140088445 | Adhesive Transducer Holder - System, methods and apparatus for a disposable transducer mounting device that secures one transducer to a patient. Based on the illustrative embodiments, the holder is of rigid or semi-rigid material that has the ability to secure the transducer via rails and has an adhesive base that is used to secure the transducer and mounting device to the patient at the desired location. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088446 | CONFIGURABLE VITAL SIGNS SYSTEM - A method of determining a value indicative of a hemodynamic parameter of a patient includes performing a plurality of value determinations. Performing the plurality of value determinations includes determining a first value indicative of the hemodynamic parameter, determining, with a controller, a difference between the first value and a baseline associated with the first value, and replacing the baseline with the first value, in a memory of the controller, if the difference is outside of a predetermined range. The method also includes determining an estimate of the hemodynamic parameter based on acceptable values determined during the plurality of value determinations. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088447 | ELECTROPOTENTIAL MAPPING - A method for forming an electropotential map, including: measuring locations of points on a surface of a body organ, and measuring electrical potentials of a subset of the points. The method further includes assigning respective resistances to line segments joining the points so as to define a resistor mesh, and generating an electropotential map of the surface by applying an harmonic function to the resistor mesh responsive to the measured electrical potentials. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088448 | SYSTEM FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION OF HEARTBEAT - A system for remote communication of physiological information from one person to another and, more particularly, the mutual communication of heartbeat between two persons. The system comprises a web server which cooperates with two remote installations identified as A and B. Each of the remote installations comprises a heartbeat sensor, a pillow, and a local host. The local host may be a personal computer or laptop, or a suitable mobile phone running an appropriate application. The heartbeat sensor monitors the heartbeat of person A which is communicated via their pillow, their local host and a server, and then via a second local host to produce a visual and audible representation of heartbeat A in a pillow located with person B. At the same time, the heartbeat of person B is represented in the same manner at the pillow of person A. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088449 | MULTILEAD ECG TEMPLATE-DERIVED RESIDUA FOR ARRHYTHMIA RISK ASSESSMENT - A method and system for predicting the onset of heart arrhythmias more accurately observes trends in abnormal or pathologic morphology of the electrocardiogram (ECG). A first set of ECG signals is monitored from a patient. A baseline measurement is generated from the monitored first set of ECG signals to contain nonpathologic ECG morphologies in each lead. A second set of ECG signals is monitored from the patient and the baseline measurement is subtracted from the second set of ECG signals on a beat-to-beat basis. Afterwards, a residuum signal is generated for each lead based on the subtraction. R-wave heterogeneity, T-wave heterogeneity, P-wave heterogeneity, or ST-segment heterogeneity or other indicators of arrhythmia risk or myocardial ischemia are quantified based on the generated residuum signals. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088450 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING QRS COMPLEXES IN ELECTROCARDIOGRAM SIGNALS - A system automatically detects peaks in signal by generating a zero-mean data sequence of the signal comprising a data sequence and filtering the zero-mean data sequence. The entropy of the filtered data sequence is determined and peaks are detected in the entropy data sequence. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088451 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ECG ACQUISITION DEVICES - An ECG device management system is disclosed herein. The ECG device management system includes a display, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive data from a plurality of ECG acquisition devices. The processor is further configured to process the data and to generate an output on the display based on the processed data. The output is adapted to facilitate the optimization of the ECG acquisition devices performance. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088452 | STRESS EVALUATION APPARATUS, STRESS EVALUATION METHOD AND STRESS EVALUATION PROGRAM - A stress evaluation apparatus, a stress evaluation method, and a program for evaluating stress received by an operator during when an in-vehicle device is operated by an upper limb are provided. The apparatus includes a detection sensor, a calculation process portion and an evaluation portion. The detection sensor detects a muscle potential of a measuring object muscle of the operator. The calculation process portion receives time series information of the muscle potential to calculate strength information. The evaluation portion compares the strength information with an evaluation standard to make an evaluation of stress of the operator. The method includes detecting a muscle potential of a measuring object muscle, receiving time series information of the muscle potential to calculate strength information, and comparing the strength information with an evaluation standard to evaluate stress. A medium storing a computer-executable program that causes a computer to perform the above-described method is provided. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088453 | Instrument Penetration Detector Using Dynamic Frequency Adjustment, and Method of Operation - A method, and an apparatus to perform the method, of determining a location of a medical instrument in a patient during a medical procedure, the method including connecting at least a portion of the medical instrument to a first body region of the patient, propagating a plurality of signals at different frequencies along a conductive path of the medical instrument, measuring one or more feedback parameters corresponding to each of the plurality of signals at the first body region, determining an operational frequency from the different frequencies according to a comparison of the one or more feedback parameters, propagating a signal having the operational frequency along the conductive path as the medical instrument penetrates the body of the patient during the medical procedure, and measuring the one or more feedback parameters corresponding to the operational frequency to determine a penetration location of the medical instrument in the body of the patient. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088454 | ADHESIVE SHOCK PATCH - A shock patch is configured for use with a human being to detect various parameters related to the condition of the portion of the human being to which the shock patch is adhered. The patch may be attached to a head using an adhesive sticker. The patch includes sensors for detecting movement of the head, together with memory, processing, and other features to interpret the movement and provide information about the motion or other qualities of the head to which the patch is attached. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088455 | APPARATUS FOR MONITORING INTRA-ABDOMINAL PRESSURE - An improved apparatus for monitoring the intra-abdominal pressure of a hospitalized patient includes a urinary catheter connected to a urine valve having selectable communication positions between a discharge end of the urinary catheter and either a drain or a fluid source. Preferably, the urine valve has a housing adapted to resist patient discomfort from leg-valve contact. One operable protective housing may be embodied as a separate tray component. Plumbing structure desirably maintains fluid supply and drain conduits in a substantially parallel arrangement to assist routing those conduits between a patient's legs. When the urine valve is oriented for communication to the fluid source, an infusion pump may be used to introduce a known quantity of fluid through the urine valve and into the patient's bladder where the fluid's pressure can be measured. Desirably, a double check valve is included in a fluid supply path and arranged to permit repetitive operation of a syringe to inject a bolus of fluid into the patient's bladder. Subsequent to making a pressure measurement, the urine valve is returned to the bladder draining position. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088456 | DOUBLE LUMEN OR DOUBLE WIRE ENDOBRONCHIAL ULTRASOUND-GUIDED HISTOLOGY NEEDLE (EBUS) - An endoscopic needle for collecting tissue, cell and/or fluid specimens from a patient that uses a multi-channel connector having a first channel for accepting a vacuum source that will fluidly connect with a hollow needle at the distal end, and a second channel for receiving a stylet therein, an outer sheath having proximal and distal ends with the proximal end being operatively connected to a lower portion of a leur-lock, an inner tube fluidly connected to the multi-channel connector and an outer needle assembly connected to or as part of the inner tube, an inner needle or a stylet having a proximal end attached to a cap removably connected to the second channel, the stylet having a distal end connected to an inner needle or slidingly positioned within the outer needle, and a fluid pathway from the multi-channel connector to the interior of the outer needle. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088457 | BLEEDING CONTAINMENT DEVICE - A system configured for use in an anatomical luminal network of a patient includes an extended working channel and a navigation system for guiding one or more tools, the extended working channel, or a locatable guide through a luminal network following a predetermined pathway to target tissue. The extended working channel is configured to provide passage for a tool. The extended working channel includes a bleeding containment device including a balloon portion and an inflation duct. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088458 | CONTROL MODULE INTERFACE FOR MRI BIOPSY DEVICE - A biopsy system includes a biopsy device, a control module, a control module interface, at least one wireless data communication link, and an encoder. The biopsy device is operable to capture a tissue sample and includes a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The reusable portion includes an MR compatible motor. The disposable portion is adapted to be releasably joined with the reusable portion. The control module interface is configured to provide an interface between the control module and the reusable portion of the biopsy device. The at least one wireless data communication link includes a first data link configured to permit communication of data between the reusable portion of the biopsy device and the control module interface. The encoder is operationally coupled with the MR compatible motor. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088459 | Cytology Brush Apparatus with Improvements - A tissue collection apparatus maximizes the collection and retention of tissue samples from within a patient. The apparatus comprises a handle with a hollow catheter flexibly extending distally from the handle. A cytology brush is stored within the hollow at a distal end of the cannula, and can be extended and retracted from the cannula by manipulating the handle. The cytology brush has a cylindrical proximal brush, a cylindrical distal brush, and a tissue collection gap longitudinally separating the proximal and distal brushes. The bristles of the brushes can have different material properties and can have an effective diameter greater than the cannula. In use, tissue samples accumulate within the bristles and within the tissue collection gap. When retracted into the hollow of the cannula, the apparatus maximizes the amount of tissue collected by folding the bristles over the tissue collection gap to shield the tissue samples collected within. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088460 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAMPLING DEVICE FOR BODILY FLUIDS - There is provided a device for sampling bodily fluids. Some embodiments have a handle, a lumen, and a diverter valve. The distal end of the handle is adapted to connect with a sampling device and is in fluid communication with the lumen. There is a vacuum connection on the proximal end of the handle that is also in fluid communication with the lumen. A suction valve may desirably be located in the lumen to control the application of vacuum from the vacuum connection to the sampling device. The diverter valve directs the flow through the lumen such that a sample from the patient goes into a sputum trap when the trap is connected. The device may further have a saline port in fluid communication with the lumen, located distal to the suction valve, for rinsing the tube and diluting secretions. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088461 | HEALTH MONITOR - A health monitoring device includes a sensor configured to be worn by an individual on a portion of the lower leg such as a foot, ankle, or a portion of the leg just above the ankle. The health monitoring device is configured to track expansion of the body appendage over time, thereby allowing a healthcare professional to see changes in the diameter that may be caused by the pooling of body fluids. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088462 | ULTRASOUND NEUROMODULATION TREATMENT OF GASTROINTESTINAL MOTILITY DISORDERS - Disclosed are methods and systems and methods for non-invasive neuromodulation using ultrasound to treat gastrointestinal motility disorders. The neuromodulation can produce acute or long-term effects. The latter occur through Long-Term Depression (LTD) and Long-Term Potentiation (LTP) via training. Included is control of direction of the energy emission, intensity, frequency, pulse duration, pulse pattern, and phase/intensity relationships to targeting and accomplishing up regulation and/or down regulation. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088463 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO TREAT NASAL AIRWAYS - A method is described for modifying at least one property of a tissue of or near a nasal valve of a nose, without using a surgical incision or an implant, to decrease airflow resistance or perceived airflow resistance in a nasal airway. The method may involve contacting a treatment element of a treatment device with the at least one tissue inside the nasal airway, with sufficient force to at least temporarily deform the at least one tissue, applying energy to, or removing energy from, the at least one tissue, using the treatment element, and removing the treatment element from the nostril. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088464 | ULTRASONIC TREATMENT DEVICE - An ultrasonic treatment system includes a probe which transmits ultrasonic vibration. In the system, a first energy generator generates treatment energy suitable for treating a living tissue in accordance with an instruction from a first instruction part. The probe is made ultrasonically vibrate with the first amplitude. A second energy generator generates destruction energy suitable for destroying the probe in accordance with an instruction from a second instruction part. The probe is made ultrasonically vibrate with the second amplitude. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088465 | Extracorporeal Pressure Shock Wave Devices with Reversed Applicators and Methods for Using these Devices - A shock wave applicator includes a shock wave generator and an asymmetrical reflector portion in a housing. Asymmetry of the reflector portion is combined with one or more wave generators to produce a variety of focal volumes and wave fronts for medical treatment. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088466 | Knee Rehabilitation Apparatus - A foot cradle is mounted on tracks on a base for reciprocal motion for passive knee flexion or resistance knee flexion in either direction along the axis of the rectangular base. Resistance is supplied by resistance bands connected at both ends of the base and connected to the foot cradle. The foot cradle can be fixed in any desired position for assisted knee straightening exercises. The patient's foot is secured in the foot cradle by straps and a thigh strap keeps the patient's upper thigh in proper relationship to the apparatus. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088467 | Mechanical Chest Compression Plunger Adapter and Compression Pad - A plunger adapter and a detachable compression pad for piston driven chest compression devices optimizes the application of chest compressions to a fixed location on a patient's chest. The detachable compression pad may be removably secured to the patient above the patient's sternum to ensure that the compression pressure from the piston through the piston adapter is applied to a fixed location on the patient's chest. As the plunger and plunger adapter retract from the chest, the compression pad remains fixed to the patient's chest, and as the plunger and plunger adapter extend from the chest compression unit for subsequent compression strokes, the distal end of the plunger adapter reengages the compression pad to apply compression to a fixed location on the patient's chest. Suitable engagement mechanisms may be included in the plunger adapter and compression pad to provide a preselected level of chest expansion force in addition to chest compression force. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088471 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR TESTING AND EXERCISING THE PELVIC FLOOR MUSCULATURE - An apparatus ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140088472 | Automatic Patting Mechanism - A patting mechanism includes a support base for support a user, a driving device mounted to the support base and having a pushing unit, and a patting device having a rod pivotally connected with the support base, a patting member fixedly connected with the rod, and an elastic member connected between the support base and the rod. Thus, the rod is pushed to a preloaded position when the pushing unit is activated, and the rod is pulled by the elastic member to a patting position when the pushing unit is stopped working, such that the patting member is driven by the rod to pat on the user's back muscle repeatedly to relieve muscle soreness or help the user spit out phlegm. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088473 | MASSAGE DEVICE - A massage glove that overcomes the limitations and drawbacks of conventional solutions, while providing a device that is relatively inexpensive, self-contained and easy to use is disclosed. In one example, the message glove includes a glove having a palmer side, and a plurality of massaging elements disposed on the palmer side of the glove, each of the massaging elements including a socket component and a ball component configured to securely fit into the socket component. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088474 | FOLDABLE AND EXPANDABLE PRESSURE POINT MAT - A mat section can be connected to one or more additional mat sections to provide a desired size combination of the mat sections. One mat section can be interconnected with an adjacent mat section by use of a flexible hinge member such that the adjacent mat sections can be folded together and stacked into engagement by folding the hinge. Each mat section includes an array of pressure point fingers. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088475 | PROPRIOCEPTIVE TOPICAL LEG GEAR AND METHODS OF USE - A topical leg gear for enhancing performance and reducing the risk of injury. The topical leg gear and kits preferably comprise a flexible sleeve and a lateral foot-ankle buttress, malleolus bone buttresses, and a peroneal longus buttress. The topical leg gear is designed to be worn during periods of physical activity to reduce injury and to train and strengthen the athletes' muscles against injury, advantageously increasing proprioception, neuromuscular communication or both by stimulating critical sensory and tactile receptors in the leg, foot, and ankle. Performance can be enhanced and risk of injury reduced by use of the topical leg gear through isolating, activating, and training muscles to stimulate a stretch reflex, reduce latency in muscle spindles, and speed up a reaction time of muscles by reducing delay in muscle reaction times. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088476 | INTERMITTENT PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION DEVICE - Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices for facilitating fluid circulation in a body are disclosed. The disclosed devices provide compression by alternating between a higher pressure and a lower or no pressure in an associated inflatable cuff. The devices are configured to have a source providing air at a pressure less than 130% of the higher pressure at the inflatable cuff. A vent valve is coupled to a passageway communicating with the pressure source whereby the vent valve can be opened when a lower or no pressure condition in the inflatable cuff is desired, and can close when the higher pressure is desired. With this arrangement, the vent valve not only vents the inflatable cuff, but also vents continuing air flow from the source of air pressure. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088477 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - An orthopedic device has a rigid or semi-rigid frame element defining opposed first and second sides, and is adapted to extend about at least a portion of a limb. The device includes straps formed from a variety of segments having stretchable and substantially inelastic segments. The straps adjustably secure to the frame element, and stretch relative thereto. The device also includes a central strap pad arranged to connect two straps together such that a first strap of the two straps is movable relative to a second strap, and the first and second straps are maintained diagonal relative to one another. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088478 | TOPICAL PROPRIOCEPTIVE ACL TUBE AND METHODS OF USE - A topical proprioceptive tube and method of use for enhancing performance, reducing the risk of knee injury, or both. The tube includes a flexible sleeve having at least: a hamstring buttress, a knee buttress, or both, wherein the hamstring buttress and the knee buttress are configured to be coupled to the interior of the flexible sleeve such that the hamstring buttress applies pressure to at least a portion of one of the subject's hamstring muscles and the knee buttress applies pressure to at least a portion of the subject's Vastus Medialis Obliquus (VMO) when worn by the subject to provide the desired effect. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088479 | FOOT PLATFORM - The therapeutic system of the preferred embodiments includes a foot platform having a lateral segment and a medial segment. The foot platform is coupled to the foot of the patient and supports the body force of the patient. The foot platform functions to move the foot from an equilibrium position to an activated position. The transition of the foot between equilibrium position and activated position, preferably occurs substantially instantaneously once the foot platform supports greater than substantially half of the body force. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088480 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SPINAL TRACTION ALIGNMENT - The present invention relates to a device for providing passive traction involving a pair of rails with 8 degrees of freedom and matching the user's spinal curve for providing relaxation and other medical treatment to a user. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088481 | CONTROLLED STRAIN SKIN TREATMENT DEVICES AND METHODS - Devices, kits and methods described herein may be for wound healing, including but not limited to the treatment, amelioration, or prevention of scars and/or keloids. The packaging, manipulation elements, applicator and/or tensioning device maybe used to apply and/or maintain a strain in an elastic dressing. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088482 | Blood Flow Reversal Valves and Related Systems and Methods - This disclosure relates to blood flow reversal valves and related systems and methods. In certain aspects of the invention, a blood flow reversal valve includes a first member having a first passage and a second passage, and a second member having a first passage and a second passage. The first and second members are rotatably fixed relative to one another such that the first passage of the first member is aligned with the first passage of the second member and the second passage of the first member is aligned with the second passage of the second member. A flow directing element is disposed in the cavity and is moveable relative to the first and second members between a first position in which the first passage of the first member and the first passage of the second member are fluidly connected and a second position in which the first passage of the first member and the second passage of the second member are fluidly connected. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088483 | APPARATUS FOR EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT - An apparatus for extracorporeal blood treatment is described, including a treatment unit, an extracorporeal blood circuit, an infusion line of a replacement fluid, a dialysis line connected in inlet to the second chamber, and a fluid evacuation line; sensors for determining a first parameter relating to a patient's blood volume (BV %) a second parameter relating to an ultrafiltration flow rate (UFR) or to a patient's weight loss rate (WLR), a third parameter (Cd, Na) relating to a conductivity or concentration of a liquid crossing the dialysis line and/or the infusion line, and a fourth parameter relating to an infusion flow rate (Q | 2014-03-27 |
20140088484 | ACOUSTIC ACCESS DISCONNECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An access disconnection system includes a blood treatment machine including a housing, an access site detection housing separate from the blood treatment machine housing, a transmitter positioned in the access site housing and configured to transmit an ultrasound wave into a blood stream of a patient, a receiver positioned in the access site housing and configured to receive a reflection of the ultrasound wave from the blood stream of the patient; and electronic circuitry in communication with the transmitter and the receiver. The electronic circuitry is supported by the access site detection housing, and the transmitter is configured to send a wireless disconnection output to the blood treatment machine. The disconnection output is indicative of a change in the reflected ultrasound wave received by the receiver sufficient to expect that an access disconnection of one of the arterial line and the venous line has occurred. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088485 | SANITARY TAMPON AND TAMPON AND APPLICATOR ASSEMBLY - A sanitary tampon | 2014-03-27 |
20140088486 | DRUG RECONSTITUTION AND DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHODS - Devices and methods are provided for drug delivery. The device may include a housing having a first compartment containing a drug in a dry, solid form, a second compartment containing a liquid carrier for the drug, and an expansion member located within or adjacent to the first or second compartment. The second compartment may be fluidly connectable to the first compartment by a rupturable barrier or mechanical valve. The device may also include an actuation system configured to expand the expansion member to rupture the rupturable barrier or open the mechanical valve and permit the liquid carrier to flow into the first compartment and mix with the drug to form a reconstituted drug solution. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088487 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ACTIVATING BROWN ADIPOSE TISSUE WITH LIGHT - Methods and devices are provided for activating brown adipose tissue (BAT) with light. Generally, the methods and devices can activate BAT to increase thermogenesis, e.g., increase heat production in the patient, which over time can lead to weight loss and/or improved metabolic function. In one embodiment, a medical device is provided that activates BAT by using light to stimulate nerves that activate the BAT and/or to stimulate brown adipocytes directly, thereby increasing thermogenesis in the BAT and inducing weight loss and/or improved metabolic function through energy expenditure. The light can be configured to directly or indirectly stimulate the nerves and/or the brown adipocytes. The light can be configured to indirectly stimulate the nerves and/or the brown adipocytes by activating a light activatable medium administered to a patient and configured to respond to the light to cause activation of the brown adipose tissue. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088488 | METHOD FOR EFFECTIVE AND UNIFORM FAT CELL LYSING AND MELTING OF THE RELEASED FAT - Lysing of fat cells in adipose tissue beneath the skin and liquefying the released fat is achieved by introducing a side-firing thermal energy device into the tissue to be irradiated, while thermal energy, such as laser energy, is emitted at a selected level for a selected period of time, depending on the volume to tissue to be irradiated. The side firing device is advanced into tissue and withdrawn and, while energy is emitted, is aimed separately at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock and, is repetitively rotated through an arc of about 120°, producing a bowtie-shaped irradiation pattern. The side firing device may be centered and sealingly held in position in a liposuction cannula by ribs extending inwardly from the interior of the liposuction cannula. At least one of the ribs has a channel for infusion of an irrigating liquid. The use of laser energy during lysis of fat cell membranes and the liquefaction of the released fat also produces photomechanical cross-linking of collagen, which shrinks and tightens the skin, reducing sagging of the skin after removal or absorption of the liquefied fat. Nucleus pulposus tissue can be vaporized in a similar manner. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088489 | WOUND CARE APPARATUS - The invention is applicable to the field of medical care products, and provides a wound care apparatus. The wound care apparatus comprises a pump and a sealed dressing connected to the pump via a first pipeline, a laser being disposed at the upper end of the sealed dressing. The wound care apparatus further comprises a pus bottle that is connected with a piece of sponge and the pump via rubber hoses, respectively. In the invention, the pump of the wound care apparatus is connected with the sealed dressing via the first pipeline, after the wound is dressed by the sealed dressing, the pump is controlled to pump the wounded area into a vacuum state, and ulceration caused by airborne bacterial infection is thus prevented. More importantly, the wound healing rate under a near-negative pressure environment is two to three times of that under normal environment. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088490 | Methods of Treatment with Nitric Oxide at Pressures Greater Than One Atmosphere - The present invention provides methods of treatment by delivering nitric oxide at a pressure greater than 1 atmosphere (atm) to a subject in need thereof. Thus, the present invention provides an improved method of treating the skin surface of a subject, and below the skin surface of a subject. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088491 | Devices and methods for automated surgery - The disclosure includes systems and methods for performing surgery. In a first aspect, the system includes a trocar having in a nested configuration, an outer cannula, an inner cannula disposed within the outer cannula, the inner cannula defining the central longitudinal lumen at least in part to provide access through the trocar, a tube center component disposed within the outer cannula, and a ring jet assembly disposed within the outer cannula. In a further aspect, the system includes an instrument guide disposed in the central longitudinal lumen of the trocar. The instrument guide has a proximal end, a distal end, and a plurality of channels defined through the instrument guide from the proximal end to the distal end, each channel being adapted and configured to receive a surgical instrument. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088492 | Method And Apparatus For Separating A Material - A separation system for separating a multiple component material into at least two fractions. The separation system includes a separation device having a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, and a sidewall that extends between the first end and the second end to define a separation chamber having an interior volume. The system also includes a valve moveable between an open position and a closed position, the valve is mounted at a fixed location within the separation chamber at a position that is closer to the second end than to the first end and is spaced apart from the second end, the valve is operable to isolate a first fraction of the multiple component material having a first density on a first side of the valve from a second fraction having a second density on a second side of the valve that is opposite to the first side. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088493 | AUTOMATED PERITONEAL DIALYSIS CYCLER AND METHODS OF USE - Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) cycler systems and methods are disclosed. The APD cycler can include a heater tray with load cells configured to measure the weight of fluid contained within a heater bag and/or a drain bag. The load cells can be toggleable between enabled and disabled configurations. The APD cycler can include a pressure-based volume measurement system, which can be used to confirm measurements made by the load cells. In some embodiments, the APD cycler can have algorithms for tracking an estimated patient volume to prevent overfilling the patient. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088494 | FLUID INJECTION SYSTEM HAVING VARIOUS SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING AN INJECTION PROCEDURE - A fluid injection system that includes an injector head having a syringe for delivering a fluid to a patient; a mounting structure pivotally connected to the injector head and configured to support the injector head above a surface; and a control system operationally coupled to the injector head for controlling an injection procedure is disclosed. The fluid injection system is provided with various sensors to control various aspects of the fluid injection system, such as the establishment of a reference plane, the determination of a tilt angle of the injector head, and the determination of a temperature of an actuation system of the injector head. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088495 | Manual Breast Pump - A breast milk pump that is easier to disassemble for cleaning and is easier to reassemble. It includes a housing, a cup-like displacement chamber a connection channel and a milk collection container releasably attached. A suction bell is connected to an inlet of the connection channel. It further includes a cup-like membrane element and a coupling element and a lever with rotatable mounting. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088496 | Shaft and handle for a catheter with independently-deflectable segments - An elongate medical device with independently-deflectable segments and a handle for manually deflecting those segments can include a shaft having a distal segment and proximal segment, at least one proximal segment deflection wire adapted to deflect the proximal segment, at least one distal segment deflection wire adapted to deflect the distal segment independent of the proximal segment, and a handle portion. The handle portion may comprise a first manual actuation mechanism coupled to the at least one distal segment deflection wire and a second manual actuation mechanism coupled to the at least one proximal segment deflection wire. Actuation of the first manual actuation mechanism may impart a tensile force on the distal segment deflection wire to cause the distal segment to deflect, and actuation of the second manual actuation mechanism may impart a tensile force on the proximal segment to cause the proximal segment to deflect. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088497 | STEERABLE CATHETER WITH BRAKE ASSEMBLY - A catheter includes a handle and an elongate member extending from the handle. The catheter may also include steering system coupled to the handle. The steering system may be configured to deflect at least a portion of the elongate member in at least one direction. The catheter may also include a locking mechanism configured to lock the portion of the elongate member in a deflected configuration, and a lever coupled to the handle. The lever may be configured to move from a first position to a second position to engage the locking mechanism. The lever may also be configured to be separably retained at least at one of the first position or the second position to prevent movement therebetween. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088498 | VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT INFLATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - An inflation device that may comprise multiple plungers is disclosed. The inflation device may have multiple configurations wherein certain plungers are locked with respect to a body of the inflation device while others are configured to be displaceable within the body. Each plunger may be configured with a different effective surface area, allowing a practitioner to vary the amount of force required to attain certain pressures. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088499 | INFLATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Inflation devices and methods to inflate medical devices are disclosed. Certain embodiments enable the selective coupling of a plunger to a syringe body through manipulation of a handle. Other embodiments facilitate the generation of relatively high fluid pressures through inflation device designs that incorporate multiple plungers. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088500 | SAFETY SYRINGE - The present invention relates to a safety syringe. The safety syringe comprises a barrel having a plurality of elastic support units in the inner side, a plunger having a rubber ring and a first coupling portion at the front-end, and an injection head unit comprising a first needle seat, a second needle seat, and a needle, wherein the second needle seat comprises a second coupling portion. When the injection head unit is mounted on the front-end opening, the second needle seat is propped by the plurality of elastic support units preventing the needle seat from being crushed during injection. After injecting, the first coupling portion is pushed to couple with the second coupling portion, and then the needle can be pulled into the barrel for safety. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088501 | IMPLANTABLE INFUSION DEVICES INCLUDING APPARATUS FOR CONFIRMING SIDE PORT ACCESS - Implantable infusion devices and systems with side port access detection capability and methods of detecting side port access. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088502 | Multi-Needle Injection Apparatus and System for Delivering Pharmacological Agents to Biological Tissue - An injector system for delivery of a pharmacological agent to biological tissue having a plurality of needles arranged in an array, a plurality of reservoirs configured to receive a pharmacological composition therein, the reservoirs being in fluid communication with a respective one of the plurality of needles, a pneumatic pressure source, a pneumatic drive system that is configured to induce a first discharge of the pharmacological composition out of the reservoirs and needles in a plurality of delivery modes, agent delivery volume control means for controlling volume of the pharmacological composition discharged from the needles, and a control system having actuation control means for controlling said pneumatic drive system. The control system is programmed to control the delivery modes. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088503 | CATHETER SYSTEM INCLUDING AN EMBOLISM PROTECTION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a device for the prevention of air embolisms during a catheterization procedure. The device includes a bulb element configured to secure to a sheath assembly. The bulb element includes a flexible wall, including a proximal section and a distal section, and an interior chamber in fluid communication with a pressurized fluid source. The proximal section of the bulb element includes a proximal hub, and the distal section of the bulb element includes a distal hub. The bulb element is collapsible, under the action of an external force, from a first, relaxed state in which the interior chamber has a first volume, to a second, collapsed state in which the interior chamber has a second volume less than the first volume, and wherein the bulb element is configured to assume its first, relaxed state in the absence of the external force. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088504 | HANDHELD MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE WITH DOSE BUTTON - The invention resides in a hand-held medicament delivery device having a housing in which is mounted, a switch, an electro-mechanical drug delivery mechanism activatable by the switch and a dose button associated with the switch. When the dose button is pressed by a user, the switch is activated. Furthermore, the dose button is hinged along one edge thereof. The dose button may be hinged about a support element of the housing or integrally formed with at least a part of the housing, a line of weakness such as a thin walled region being provided between the housing and the dose button to serve as the hinge. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088505 | AUTOINJECTOR - An autoinjector having an external shell ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140088506 | ELECTRO-OSMOTIC PUMPS WITH ELECTRODES COMPRISING A LANTHANIDE OXIDE OR AN ACTINIDE OXIDE - The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to methods, devices, and systems for fluid delivery to a subject using pumps, for example, non-gassing, direct current (DC), electro-osmotic pumps. In some embodiments, delivery of an aqueous fluid may be achieved by contacting the aqueous liquid with an electro-osmotic pump comprising (i) a cathode (e.g., a cathode comprising porous carbon coated with a cerium oxide-comprising coating), (ii) an anode (e.g., an anode comprising porous carbon coated with a cerium oxide-comprising coating), and (iii) a ceramic membrane (e.g., a ceramic membrane formed by fusing uncoated silica spheres, phosphosilicic-acid-coated fused silica spheres, or borosilicic-acid-coated fused silica spheres, wherein the fused spheres are randomly packed between the cathode and the anode) and/or optionally applying (a) a constant potential difference or constant voltage between the anode and the cathode of from about 0.1 V to about 3 V between the anode and the cathode of from about 0.1 V to about 3 V such that the aqueous liquid is pumped or (b) constant current to cause a potential difference between the anode and the cathode of from about 0.1 V to about 3 V such that the aqueous liquid is pumped. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088507 | ARTICULATING POWER SUPPLY FOR MEDICAL INFUSION DEVICE - Described is a drive mechanism for a drug infusion pump. In one embodiment, an in-line drive mechanism is provided that includes a motor operatively coupled to a lead screw, which is configured to engage a piston. The piston includes a cavity to receive the motor and the lead screw such that the lead screw and at least a portion of the motor are substantially contained within the piston cavity when the piston is in a retracted position. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the motor is also substantially contained within a cavity of the lead screw regardless of whether the piston is in the retracted or extended position. The configuration of the piston, the lead screw and the motor results in a more compact drug delivery device. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088508 | DRUG-DELIVERY DEVICES WITH INTEGRATED NEEDLE-INSERTION MECHANISM - Drug-delivery devices for subcutaneous injections may be provided with pre-filled drug reservoirs and/or integrated needle-insertion mechanisms to increase ease of use of the devices. Certain device configurations include a needle disposed above or below the drug vial, parallel to the bottom wall of the device, with the needle-insertion mechanism placed at least partially side-by side with the vial. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088509 | Infusion Device with Automatic Insertion and Introducer Needle Retraction - An infusion device ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140088510 | Methods and Apparatus for Inserting Multi-Lumen Split-Tip Catheters Into a Blood Vessel - A catheter assembly includes a catheter, a first intra-catheter stiffener element, and a second intra-catheter stiffener element. The catheter includes a first lumen in fluid communication with a first distal opening and a second lumen in fluid communication with a second distal opening. The first intra-catheter stiffener element is configured for disposition through the first lumen such that a distal end thereof extends distally of the first distal opening, the first intra-catheter stiffener element including a first coupler at a proximal end thereof. The second intra-catheter stiffener element is configured for disposition through the second lumen such that a distal end thereof extends distally of the second distal opening, the second intra-catheter stiffener element including a second coupler at a proximal end thereof. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088511 | MEDICAL LINE SECUREMENT SYSTEM - The present invention is a protective sleeve for containing medical lines, comprising: (a) a foldable sleeve comprising first and second side panels, and adapted to be opened and closed along its longitudinal axis so as to form a conduit for medical lines, at least one of the panels being transparent, the foldable sleeve adapted to be reversibly opened along its longitudinal axis, and having releasable closures to maintain the foldable sleeve in a folded closed position; and (b) a plurality of rigid members incorporated into the sleeve and along the longitudinal axis. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088512 | SINGLE-USE INJECTOR OF LOW COST - An injection device ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140088513 | MODULAR GAS-ACTUATED RETRACTABLE NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - A modular gas-actuated retractable needle assembly, syringes for engagement with the modular gas-actuated retractable needle assembly, and kits comprising same are provided. In some embodiments, the syringe has a distal swedge to facilitate engagement of syringes of a plurality of different sizes with a single modular gas-actuated retractable needle assembly. Methods of using the modular gas-actuated retractable needle assembly or a syringe assembly having a modular gas-actuated retractable needle assembly are provided. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088514 | Ring Center Needle - The present invention inter-alia relates to an apparatus comprising a needle guide configured to at last partially receive a needle of a needle assembly in a longitudinal opening and to center the needle of the needle assembly in the longitudinal opening, wherein the needle guide is longitudinally compressible. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088515 | Medicament Delivery Device with Dose Re-Setting - The present invention relates to a medicament delivery device comprising a housing ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140088516 | VISUALLY SIZE-GAUGING HOLLOW NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - A visually size-gauging hollow needle assembly having a needle, stylet, and hub. At least one of a needle sleeve, needle bedding, needle attachment compound, or external indicia is size-gauging, generally by color, to indicate different sized (gauging) needles. In some embodiments, a hub sidewall has at least one external surface with at least one humanly tactilely discernible surface feature indicating the rotational relationship between the hub and the needle. An operator pinching the hub between a thumb and forefinger thus immediately feels these surface features, which may reflect the position of a needle barrel. When the assembly is rotated between the thumb and forefinger, these orientation features rotate as well, and the difference in tactile sensation immediately alerts the operator to the position of the needle bevel. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088517 | CATHETERS, ASPIRATORS, AND ATHERECTOMY TOOLS USING VORTICES - Catheters, aspirators, and atherectomy tools using vortices are provided. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088518 | Ureteral Access Sheath - In one embodiment, an access sheath includes a sheath assembly including sheath tubing, the sheath tubing having a main lumen and a secondary lumen that extends along the length of the main lumen, the main lumen being large enough to receive an endoscope. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088519 | Method and Apparatus Providing Interface Between Subcutaneous Port and Patient Tissue - An apparatus and method for positioning a barrier to cell ingrowth on the exterior surface of a port being implanted under the skin of a patient is provided. The barrier is formed by a film sheet configured to form a cover of the exterior surface of the port and remain mounted thereon in an as-used position. So engaged the film forms a barrier to cell ingrowth upon the port and additionally positions cell growth inhibitors on the exposed surface of the film adjacent to the surrounding cells. Engagement of the film to the port is accomplished by one or a combination of elastic contraction, heat shrinking or adhesive. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088520 | MICRO TOOTHED CAP DEVICE WITH A CAVITY TO PENETRATE THROUGH A HAIR WEAVE TO THE SCALP - A micro toothed cap device with a cavity can penetrate through a hair weave to exfoliate and stimulate the scalp. The device can be used to apply medicated products directly into the hard-to-reach areas under a hair weave to easily access the scalp. The device is small enough to penetrate to the undergrowth under the plaits, cornrows and wefts, allowing the scalp to be exfoliated, cleansed and treated properly without shifting the weft out of place. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088521 | Wound Treatment Device Employing Negative Pressure - The present invention provides a device for wound treatment, comprising a chamber that includes an inner surface and defines a treatment space, the chamber being made of a flexible, impermeable material. The device further includes a plurality of structures configured to exert mechanical stress on a wound, the plurality of structures intruding from the inner surface of the chamber into the treatment space. The device further includes a tube having a first end connected to the chamber, the tube being in fluid communication with the treatment space so as to enable at least one selected from the group of applying negative pressure to the treatment space and applying a therapeutic agent. | 2014-03-27 |
20140088522 | METHOD OF TREATING THE SCALP - The present invention relates to a method of treating the scalp, the method comprising the following steps: •applying a composition to the scalp, the composition including at least one active ingredient selected from: •anti-dandruff agents; •anti-seborrheic agents; •soothing or anti-irritant agents; •exfoliating agents; and •anti-hairloss agents; and •moisturizing agents; and •performing a massage of the scalp by means of a motor-driven massage device ( | 2014-03-27 |
20140088523 | GARMENT FOR TREATMENT OF APPENDAGES - A garment used for the treatment of appendages. The garment may include a plurality of polymer inserts with at least one protrusion. An ointment may be applied to the polymer inserts. A user may place the garment on an appendage and the plurality of polymer inserts may apply the ointments to an area to be treated. | 2014-03-27 |