16th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 46 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130096348 | CHIRAL DIENE LIGANDS, A FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present invention proposes a chiral diene ligand, a fabrication method thereof and applications thereof. The chiral diene ligand is a bicyclo[2.2.1] diene ligand having structural specificity and high stability, which favors the bicyclo[2.2.1] diene ligand to take part in asymmetric transformations, particularly an asymmetric addition reaction involving a metal catalyst in a basic environment. Most of the products of the reactions implemented by the chiral diene ligands of the present invention have superior optical activity. The method of the present invention comprises a first oxidation step, a saponification step, a second oxidation step, a deprotonation step, and a cross-coupling step. The chiral diene ligand of the present invention is very suitable to be used in the fabrication or synthesis of various chemicals and medical products. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096349 | PROCESS FOR CONVERSION OF ISOBUTYLENE TO TERTIARY BUTYLAMINE - The invention discloses an improved process for the conversion of isobutylene to tertiary butylamine with conversion up to 50% at pressure lower than 40 bar. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096350 | Method to Recover Organic Tertiary Amines from Waste Sulfuric Acid - The present invention describes a method to recover organic tertiary amines from waste sulfuric acid comprising the following steps:
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20130096351 | PROCESS FOR THE SELECTIVE HYDROXYLATION OF BENZENE WITH MOLECULAR OXYGEN - The present invention provides an improved process for the selective hydroxylation of benzene. The process provides a direct single step selective vapour phase hydroxylation of benzene to phenol using molecular oxygen (air) over Cu—Cr oxide catalysts. The process provides benzene conversion of 10 to 45% and selectivity for phenol up to 100%. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096352 | PROCESS FOR CONVERTING AN ALKYL TERT-ALKYL ETHER INTO AN ALKANOL AND AN ISO-ALKANE - The invention relates to a process for converting an alkyl tert-alkyl ether into an alkanol and an iso-alkane wherein the alkyl tert-alkyl ether is contacted with a hydrocracking catalyst in the presence of hydrogen under hydrocracking process conditions. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096353 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING FLUOROALKYL IODIDE - To provide a process for producing a fluoroalkyl iodide, whereby the selectivity for a fluoroalkyl iodide having a desired degree of polymerization is high and the productivity is high. A process for producing a fluoroalkyl iodide (2) represented by R | 2013-04-18 |
20130096354 | Process for Treating Heavy Oils - A process for treating a heavy oil which comprises subjecting a heavy oil to cavitation to reduce the viscosity of the heavy oil. The treated heavy oil, which has a reduced viscosity and specific gravity, thus is more pumpable and transportable, which facilitates further processing. The treated heavy oil also can be fractionated with less severity than untreated heavy oil. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096355 | SELECTIVE DEHYDRATION OF ALCOHOLS TO DIALKYLETHERS AND INTEGRATED ALCOHOL-TO-GASOLINE PROCESSES - The invention involves an integrated process for converting a C | 2013-04-18 |
20130096356 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR THE ISOMERIZATION AND DEISOHEXANIZING OF HYDROCARBON FEEDS - Methods and apparatuses for the isomerization and deisohexanizing of a feed are provided. In a method for the isomerization of a feed in an isomerization zone to form an isomerized stream and the deisohexanizing of the isomerized stream in a deisohexanizer zone, heat is exchanged between the isomerization zone and the deisohexanizer zone to raise the temperature of the feed and to reduce the temperature of the deisohexanizer sidecut stream. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096357 | HEAVY ALKYLBENZENE TRANSALKYLATION OPERATING COST REDUCTION - A process for increasing the production of monoalkylbenzenes is presented. The process includes utilizing a transalkylation process to convert dialkylbenzenes to monoalkylbenzenes. The transalkylation process recycles a portion of the effluent stream from the transalkylation reactor back to the feed of the transalkylation reactor. The recycled dialkylbenzenes and a portion of the recycled benzene are converted to monoalkylbenzenes. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096358 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PHOSPHORUS MODIFIED ZEOLITE CATALYSTS - In a process for producing a phosphorus-modified zeolite catalyst, an aqueous reaction mixture comprising a source of silica and a source of an organic directing agent effective to direct the synthesis of a desired zeolite is heated at a temperature and for a time sufficient to produce crystals of the desired zeolite. Wet zeolite crystals can then be separated from the reaction mixture and, without removing all the water from the wet zeolite crystals, the zeolite can be converted into the ammonium form by ion exchange, and the crystals can be treated with a phosphorus compound. The phosphorus-treated, ammonium-exchanged zeolite can then be formed into a catalyst to be heated in one or more stages to remove the water and organic directing agent from the zeolite crystals and to convert the zeolite to the hydrogen form. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096359 | METHOD OF TREATING A HYDROCARBON STREAM COMPRISING METHANE, AND AN APPARATUS THEREFOR - A wet hydrocarbon stream ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130096360 | Brachytherapy Devices and Related Methods Providing Bioaborbability and/or Asymmetric Irradition - Methods of forming a low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy device include depositing a solution comprising a soluble form of a radioactive material on a substrate. A water-insoluble form of the radioactive material is formed on the substrate by chemical precipitation and/or thermal decomposition. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096361 | Uniform field magnetization and targeting of therapeutic formulations - Systems and methods for magnetic targeting of therapeutic particles are provided. Therapeutic particles comprise one or more magnetic or magnetizable materials and at least one therapeutic agent. Therapeutic particles are specifically targeted using uniform magnetic fields capable of magnetizing magnetizable materials, and can be targeted to particular locations in the body, or can be targeted for capture, containment, and removal. Also provided are bioresorbable nanoparticles prepared without the use of organic solvents, and methods for therapeutically using such bioresorbable nanoparticles. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096362 | CONFIGURABLE MAGNETIC ORIENTATION SYSTEM - A system for providing at an application surface of a therapeutic device a multitude of magnetic flux lines of different angles and strengths, including a plurality of arms and a plurality of magnets. Each arm piece may have one or more connecting members and one or more magnet receiving sockets or recesses. At least some of the one or more connecting members are generally configured to attach to one or more attachment or mating mechanisms on other arms. The magnets are placed in the sockets, and the connecting members of the plurality of arms are connected such that the arms form huh-and-spoke configurations, chain-configurations, loops, lines, or any combination of the above. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096363 | NEUROMODULATION OF DEEP-BRAIN TARGETS BY TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION ENHANCED BY TRANSCRANIAL DIRECT CURRENT STIMULATION - Described herein are methods, devices and systems for neuromodulation of deep brain targets using a combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current (DC) stimulation to reduce or eliminate side-effects when modulating one or more deep brain targets. For example, transcranial magnetic stimulation of a deep brain target may be synchronized with modulation of more superficially located cortical brain regions using transcranial direct current stimulation to prevent seizures and other side effects. Systems configured to regulate (or synchronize) the application of transcranial magnetic stimulation of deep brain targets and transcranial direct current stimulation are also described. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096364 | PUMP AND METHOD FOR MIXED FLOW BLOOD PUMPING - A blood pump includes a hub having an axis of rotation and a generally cylindrical shape. The hub has an upstream end region, a central region, and a downstream end region, and the hub includes a magnetic material. Blades that are disposed on the downstream end region of the hub extend downstream of the hub. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096365 | SECURING DEVICE FOR TRANSPORT OF NEONATAL PATIENTS IN A TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED INCUBATOR - A securing device for transport of a neonatal patient in a temperature-controlled incubator comprises a vacuum mattress ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130096366 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An implant configured for secured implantation into a recess formed in a recipient's bone and to removably retain a separate component in a compartment thereof such that the separate component is removable from the implant without removing the implant from the bone. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096367 | OPTICAL MICROPHONE FOR IMPLANTABLE HEARING INSTRUMENT - An implanted microphone is provided that allows for isolating an acoustic response of the microphone from vibration induced acceleration responses of the microphone. The present invention measures the relative motion between a microphone diaphragm, which is responsive to pressure variations in overlying media caused by acoustic forces and acceleration forces, and a cancellation element that is compliantly mounted within a housing of the microphone, which moves primarily in response to acceleration forces. When the microphone and cancellation element move substantially in unison to acceleration forces, relative movement between these elements corresponds to the acoustic response of the microphone diaphragm. This relative movement may be directly measured using various optical measuring systems. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096368 | UTERINE SOUND AND MOTION SIMULATION DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a Uterine Sound and Motion Simulation Device either incorporated Into an incubator or portable that a baby will lay on consisting of an outer enclosure that folds in half inclosing an inner sound and motion actuation unit housing one or more gaii, or body motion units using bladders or pillows actuated by the means of an external air, liquid or gas source, controlled by the means of plurality of internal or external valves activated through a computer control unit. A control program in the control unit will produce the movement ‘motion experienced by the baby while in the womb uterus by the means of a bladder or pillow or both, that is inflated and deflated in a manner that mimics the movement/motion of the baby while in the womb/uterus. One or more speakers will be located within the activation unit and will operate through the same control unit producing the sounds heard in the uterus including the mother's voice. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096369 | Detection System - A detection tag and apparatus for the detection of the reproductive status of animals, or for assisting in the drafting of selected animals. The detection tag is capable of electronically transmitting a signal. Tags for detecting the reproductive status of an animal have a first surface that is affixable to the hide of an animal and a second and opposite surface which includes abradable material. Such detection tags are configured such that removal of some or all of the abradable material alters the ability of the detection tag to transmit a signal electronically or alters a characteristic of the electronically transmitted signal. A tag reader is used to read the signal from the tag. The detection tag can include an RF/EMF blocking circuit/loop and/or removable flood coat layer which is damaged/removed partially or completely during mounting of the animal allowing the tag to indicate a status change. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096370 | COMPOSITIONS AND SYSTEMS FOR THE REGULATION OF GENES - The present invention provides compositions and methods of modulating or regulating eukaryotic gene expression through the controlled or regulated expression of polynucleotide constructs that encode siRNA or other desired exogenous nucleic acids or proteins. Such constructs, and additional elements of the system may be transfected into the cells of interest and the expression of the siRNA, and hence the expression of the target gene of the siRNA, may be controlled through the administration of a compound to the cell, such as a small molecule or drug. Lentivirus vectors are employed in some embodiments of the invention including the generation of conditional knockdown animals. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096371 | Pelvic Implant Sizing Systems and Methods - Various embodiments of a mesh or implant sizing system are provided. An implant can include a gauging portion included with a support portion of the implant, to assist a surgeon in determining what size implant to insert into the pocket created in a tissue plane of the patient. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096372 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO ASSOCIATING A MEDICAL IMPLANT WITH A DELIVERY DEVICE - The present invention provides devices and methods for associating an implantable sling with a delivery device for delivering the sling to an anatomical location in a patient. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096373 | METHOD OF DETERMINATION OF ACCESS AREAS FROM 3D PATIENT IMAGES - Method of determination of access areas from 3D patient images The invention relates to amethod for automatically determining at least one pre-operative portal for arthroscopy from acquired pre-operative medical images of a bone of a patient, the method comprising the following steps: i)constructing a 3Dsurface(S) of the bone from the 3D image of the bone; ii)determining anatomical landmarks of the bone from the 3D surface; iii)determining a bone reference coordinate system (Rbone); iv)selecting at least one predetermined portal in a database of positions of predetermined portals; v)determining a transform between the bone reference coordinate system (Rbone) and the model coordinate system (Ratlas) so that the bone of the patient and the bone of the reference person are matched in size, in position and/or shape; vi)inferring from the transform and the at least one predetermined portal the pre-operative portal. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096374 | Portable Endoscope and Method of Use Thereof - One embodiment provides a portable endoscope. The portable endoscope includes a case configured to enclose at least electrical components of the portable endoscope. The electrical components include a camera configured to capture video content within a body of a patient. The components include one or more lights at least partially encompassing the camera. The one or more lights are adapted to illuminate internal portions of the body of the patient. The components include a transceiver in electrical communication with the camera. The transceiver is configured to receive the video content from the camera and wirelessly transmit the video content to a computing or communications device. The components include a battery configured to provide electrical energy to the camera, the one or more lights, and the transceiver. Each of the electrical components are interchangeable within the case. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096375 | HUMIDITY DETECTING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENDOSCOPE, AND ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - A humidity state at a distal end portion of an endoscope internal space can be reliably estimated without enlarging the diameter of an endoscope insertion part. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096376 | ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FLUORESCENCE IMAGING APPARATUS - An endoscope apparatus includes: a light source portion that irradiates an excitation light and a reference light alternately; an image pickup portion that picks up images of the fluorescence from the living tissue and the reflected light; a signal processing portion that generates image signals from picked up signals; an addition processing portion that generates, from image signals of fluorescence, addition processed signals of fluorescence in which pixels are added; a light quantity control portion that controls the quantity of light so as to maintain a predetermined light quantity ratio between the quantities of the excitation light and the reference light from the addition processed signals of fluorescence and image signals of the reflected light; and a superimposition processing portion that superimposes the addition processed signals and the image signals of the reflected light, with the predetermined light quantity ratio being maintained. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096377 | CATHETER WITH REMOVABLE VISION PROBE - A medical system includes a catheter and a vision probe that can be removed from the catheter and replaced with a medical probe. The vision probe can thus be used to steer and pose the catheter, and then be removed and replaced with the medical probe when a medical task such as a lung biopsy is performed. A sensor system in the catheter at least partly measures a pose of the catheter, and control logic controls actuation of the catheter to maintain the desired working configuration when the medical probe is used. A small diameter catheter can thus provide vision and biopsy functionality. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096378 | Systems And Methods For Controlling Balloon Catheters - A system and method for utilizing an endoscopic sheath. An endoscope is received in a scope port of the endoscopic sheath. A dilation device is received in a working port of the endoscopic sheath. The dilation device is controlled utilizing controls of the endoscopic sheath. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096379 | DOUBLE-LUMEN ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a double-lumen endotracheal tube having an access sheath or optical system positioned between the two lumens. Embodiments of the the present disclosure are directed toward systems, devices, and methods that provide continuous visual input to a clinician during initial lung separation with the use of a double-lumen endotracheal tube device and throughout a treatment procedure to facilitate the ongoing maintenance of a proper position of the double-lumen endotracheal tube. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096380 | IMAGING APPARATUS - An endoscope system | 2013-04-18 |
20130096381 | ENDOSCOPE AND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - An endoscope including a rigid section having opposed first and second ends and an opening situated between the first and second ends, the rigid section defining a longitudinal axis; a handle portion coupled to a first end of the rigid section and having first and second scissor-type handles suitable for grasping by a user; and a base part situated at the second end of the rigid section and coupled to the first handle of the scissor-type handles such that displacement of the first handle causes a rotation of the base part. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096382 | Endoscopic Peripheral - An endoscopic peripheral includes a first end including at least a camera and one or more lights. The endoscopic peripheral may also include a second end may include a plug to physical connect the endoscopic peripheral to a computing device or a wireless device. The endoscopic peripheral may also include a flexible cable for communicating content captured by the camera to the computing device or wireless device. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096383 | ATTACHMENT UNIT AND ENDOSCOPE - An attachment unit rotates in directions around a longitudinal axis with respect to an insertion main body when rotary drive force is transmitted from a drive force transmission unit provided to an insertion section, and allows propulsive force in one of directions parallel to the longitudinal axis to act on the insertion section by rotating in contact with a paries. The attachment unit includes a fin portion which is spirally extended along the longitudinal axis and whose dimension from the longitudinal axis to an outer peripheral end vary in accordance with how external force different from the propulsive force acts in the directions parallel to the longitudinal axis in a state that the attachment unit does not rotate with respect to the insertion main body. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096384 | INSERTION DEVICE - An insertion device includes: a linear member inserted into an insertion portion to be movable; a plurality of mobile bodies provided in a state of being strung together on an outer periphery of the linear member and being movable with respect to the linear member; a restricting member fixed with respect to the linear member, the restricting member restricting a movable range of each mobile body with respect to the linear member and preventing each of the mobile bodies from falling off; and a fixing pin being movable between a first position and a second position at which the fixing pin is fitted in between any adjacent two mobile bodies. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096385 | VISION PROBE AND CATHETER SYSTEMS - A medical system includes a catheter and a vision probe that can be removed from the catheter and replaced with a medical probe. Functionality for the system is divided between the catheter and the vision probe. In particular, the removable vision probe can provide imaging, illumination, irrigation, and suction that may be employed before a medical probe is deployed. The catheter can include actuation and sensing structures that are useful with or necessary for both vision and medical probes. Accordingly, the catheter can maximize available space for probes and still provide all necessary functions for use of a medical probe when the vision probe is removed. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096386 | OPHTHALMIC STRUCTURE - A ring for dilating a pupil during an ophthalmic procedure includes a series of spaced supports for engaging an iris perimeter. The supports are plate elements which form an open pocket directed outwardly for engaging the iris. The sides of the ring form a primary plane, and the plates are located in respective planes above and below the primary plane. The outer periphery of the top and bottom plates forms a lip feature which is the opening to the pocket which retains the iris. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096387 | SURGICAL RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A surgical retractor comprises a support comprising a first mating part comprising a shaft, which defines a longitudinal axis, extending therefrom. At least one tissue engaging member extends between a first end defining a first axis and a second end defining a second axis and having a tissue engaging surface disposed along the second axis. The first end comprises a second mating part comprising a wall that defines an elongated cavity disposed along the first axis and being configured to receive the shaft such that the first axis and the longitudinal axis are co-axial. The wall is engageable with the shaft to align the second mating part with the first mating part such that the second axis intersects the longitudinal axis. Methods of use are disclosed. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096388 | CUSTOMIZABLE, SELF HOLDING, SPACE RETRACTING ARTHROSCOPIC/ENDOSCOPIC CANNULA SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a device including an inner cannula having one or more wings or leaflets attached to one end thereof. The wings or leaflets can be cut to length or shaped to facilitate holding the operative field open for optimal visualization and the use of surgical instruments. A shorter, outer cannula is fitted over the inner cannula and a flange attached to the outer cannula is moved from a closed position in which the wings are covered by the inner surface of the cannula or to an open, deployed position in which the wings are opened. The outer cannula may be textured or shaped to aid in holding the desired position. The device also includes a dam or barrier at the end or other convenient location in the inner cannula to control the flow of air or fluids in the cannula as to make it useful in arthroscopic or endoscopic surgery of all types. The wings or leaflets can have mating tapered tips that joint into a single tip when closed or an optional trocar to ease insertion into the desired body cavity. The design allows for manufacture at almost any size to make the device useful in the widest of surgical applications and in all joint or body cavities large or small. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096389 | CHAIN OF CUSTODY FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING SYSTEM - A chain of custody device is provided. The chain of custody device includes a strap for attaching to a body part of a patient. The chain of custody device further includes a receiver connected to the strap and operable to be connected to a physiological monitoring system via a cable. The receiver stores an identifier that is readable by the physiological monitoring system and is usable by the physiological monitoring system to verify that the physiological monitoring system is connected to a correct chain of custody device. The chain of custody device further comprises a security means for preventing undetected removal of the strap and/or receiver. A system comprising the physiological monitoring system and the chain of custody device, and a method for using such system are also described. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096390 | BioProbe Sheath and Method of Use - This invention relates to a medical device comprising at least one bioprobe for collecting data, a single-use protective cover mechanically attached to said at least one bioprobe, a control module, and a sheath removal system comprising a receiving port for said at least one bioprobe with said attached single-use protective cover, a single-use protective cover locking mechanism for retaining said single-use protective cover, and a single-use protective cover removal feedback mechanism in communication with said control module. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096391 | SEIZURE DETECTION METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS USING A SHORT TERM AVERAGE/LONG TERM AVERAGE ALGORITHM - Methods for detecting a seizure, by use of a short term average/long term average (STA/LTA) algorithm applied to body data. A non-transitive, computer-readable storage device for storing data that when executed by a processor, perform such a method. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096392 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR NORMALIZATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF TISSUE IMAGES - In medical imaging, a fiducial marker facilitates tissue image correlation that allows for image analysis, normalization and correction of the optical exposure and spectral and spatial distribution in order to compensate for the surface reflections, sub surface tissue interactions and spatial orientation of the excitation and imaging axes to the subject tissue. Using a cross comparison, clinicians can model tissue image data in different forms in order to reference and compare data from various spectral components and or from different images. This may enhance human interpretation between images including the variations between images even when the spectral, spatial and optical conditions or the image resolution or sensitivity are compromised. Such may be used to assess cosmetic, moisturizing, therapeutic materials and treatments. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096393 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR EVENT DETECTION USING PROBABILISTIC MEASURES - Methods, systems, and apparatus for determining probabilistic measures of seizure activity (PMSA) values based on a plurality of seizure detection algorithms and/or body signals used as inputs by the seizure detection algorithms. Use of the PMSA values to detect seizure activity based on a consensus of the algorithms and/or body signals, and/or warn, log, administer a therapy, or assess the efficacy of a therapy. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096394 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING AN ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL - A method of evaluating an electrophysiological signal is disclosed. A mathematical reconstruction over at least one cycle of the electrophysiological signal is used to identify an abnormal substrate. A non-transitory computer readable medium is also disclosed. The nontransitory computer readable medium has stored thereon instructions for identifying a pathological substrate from a mathematical reconstruction of an electrophysiological signal, which, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to perform steps comprising using a mathematical reconstruction over many cycles of the electrophysiological signal to identify a pathological state. A system for evaluating an electrophysiological signal includes a processor configured to identify a pathological condition from a mathematical reconstruction of the electrophysiological signal. The system also includes a data input coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with the electrophysiological signal. The system further includes a user interface coupled to either the processor or the data input. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096395 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERSONALIZED PHYSIOLOGIC PARAMETERS - Methods and apparatus combine patient measurement data with demographic or physiological data of the patient to determine an output that can be used to diagnose and treat the patient. A customized output can be determined based the demographics of the patient, physiological data of the patient, and data of a population of patients. In another aspect, patient measurement data is used to predict an impending cardiac event, such as acute decompensated heart failure. At least one personalized value is determined for the patient, and a patient event prediction output is generated based at least in part on the personalized value and the measurement data. For example, bioimpedance data may be used to establish a baseline impedance specific to the patient, and the patient event prediction output generated based in part on the relationship of ongoing impedance measurements to the baseline impedance. Multivariate prediction models may enhance prediction accuracy. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096396 | DEVICE FOR MONITORING AND/OR IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF PHYSICAL TRAINING - A device for monitoring the efficiency of physical training in a human or animal includes a millimeter wave generator that generates millimeter wave radiation and a millimeter wave antenna that emits millimeter waves generated by the millimeter wave generator in a predetermined direction. The device includes a coupling element that couples the millimeter wave antenna to the millimeter wave generator and that transmits the millimeter wave radiation to the millimeter wave antenna. The device also includes a reference element that intermittently receives millimeter wave radiation from the millimeter wave antenna and a detector that detects millimeter wave radiation and produces a first data stream. The device further includes a processing unit that receives the first data stream and generates a signal indicating development of a body lactate level over time and an output device indicating the development of the body lactate level over time, to a user. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096397 | SENSITIVITY EVALUATION SYSTEM, SENSITIVITY EVALUATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Provided is a sensitivity evaluation system for estimating sensitivity of a subject from bio-information with high accuracy, including: an acquisition unit to acquire as biological data, a reaction of a sympathetic nervous system and a reaction of a parasympathetic nervous system; a biological data analysis unit to judge from the obtained biological data, a candidate group of sensitivity factors that the subject has; a positive/negative analysis unit to judge from information obtained from the subject, whether an inner state of the subject is pleasant or unpleasant; and a comprehensive evaluation unit to integrat analysis results of the biological data analysis unit and the positive/negative analysis unit to estimate the sensitivity comprehensively. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096398 | MONITORING SYSTEM FOR CARDIAC SURGICAL OPERATIONS WITH CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS - A monitoring system for cardiac operations with cardiopulmonary bypass comprising: a processor operatively connected to a heart-lung machine; a pump flow detecting device connected to a pump of the heart-lung machine to continuously measure the pump flow value and send it to the processor; a hematocrit reading device inserted inside the arterial or venous line of the heart-lung machine to continuously measure the blood hematocrit value and to send it to the processor; a data input device to allow the operator to manually input data regarding the arterial oxygen saturation and the arterial oxygen tension; computing means integrated in the processor to compute the oxygen delivery value on the basis of the measured pump flow, the measured hematocrit value, the preset value of arterial oxygen saturation, and the preset value of arterial oxygen tension; and a display connected to the processor to display in real-time the computed oxygen delivery value. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096399 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DETECTING BOWEL PERFORATION - The present disclosure relates to methods and devices to detect perforation of the bowel, for example, resulting from surgical procedures, such as laparoscopy, diagnostic procedures, such as colonoscopy, medical conditions, such as diverticulitis, and trauma. The present disclosure also relates to filtration systems and electrical connector assemblies for use in the methods and devices. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096400 | SAMPLING AND TESTING DEVICE FOR THE HUMAN OR ANIMAL BODY | 2013-04-18 |
20130096401 | WIRELESS DISPOSABLE SHOCK TRAUMA MONITORING DEVICE - Apparatus for monitoring oxygen saturation levels in tissue for a miniature wireless disposable optical tissue oximeter to are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a sensor contains a first light source, a second light source, a photodetector, and a skin contact detector. Once skin contact is detected, the first light source emits light in the near infrared region, and the second light source emits light in the visible red region. The emitted light passes through a transparent layer of an adhesive fixation unit, and enters the underlying tissue, where a portion of the light is absorbed by tissue chromophores, including oxygenated hemoglobin and deoxygenated hemoglobin, and reflected back out of the tissue into the photodetector. The oxygen saturation of the tissue under the sensor is then calculated. The oxygen saturation measurements are wirelessly transmitted to a remote display device, such as a smartphone running a smartphone software application which receives the measurements and displays them in numeric, graphical, and audible form. In addition, the smartphone software application may relay the data to the Internet for remote viewing on a web site or remote transfer to a hospital patient data system. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096402 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREDICTION OF RAPID SYMPTOMATIC BLOOD PRESSURE DECREASE - A monitoring arrangement | 2013-04-18 |
20130096403 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING TRAINING THRESHOLD - The present invention generally relates to a non-invasive biosensor device configured to measure physiological parameters of a subject. In one aspect, a method of determining a training threshold of a subject is provided. The method includes the step of detecting an oxygenation parameter of a tissue of the subject using Near InfraRed Spectroscopy (NIRS). The method further includes the step of processing the oxygenation parameter. Additionally, the method includes the step of determining the training threshold of the subject using the result of the processing. In another aspect, a biosensor device for determining a lactate threshold of a subject during exercise is provided. In a further aspect, a biosensor device for measuring parameters of a subject during exercise is provided. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096404 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SLEEP DISTURBANCE ANALYSIS - A system for automatic sleep test analysis, the system comprising: a pulse oximeter for continuously monitoring oxygen saturation values of a patient; a capnograph for continuously monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide (C02) values of the patient; and a computing unit configured to compute a continuous integrated sleep score based on a sequential analysis of the oxygen saturation values and the exhaled C02 values, wherein the continuous integrated sleep score is indicative of the patient's breathing-related sleep quality during at least a portion of the sleep test. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096405 | FINGERTIP PULSE OXIMETER - The disclosure relates to finger pulse oximetry sensors configurations including, for example, removable sensor sleeves, removable sensor pads, and light blocking configurations. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096406 | System for In Vivo Biosensing Based on the Optical Response of Electronic Polymers - A system for continuous in vivo biosensing of specific analyte molecule concentrations based on the dynamic optical properties of electronic polymers is disclosed. The biosensor system includes at least one implant member subcutaneously exposed to the interstitial fluid of the subject, and a reader member at least temporarily positioned over the implant member to probe it with light of specific wavelengths through the skin. The system has many potential applications, including the real-time monitoring of blood glucose levels in diabetics as a method to supplement or replace conventional capillary blood testing. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096407 | FIXED DIMENSIONAL AND BI-DIRECTIONAL STEERABLE CATHETER CONTROL HANDLE - An apparatus for imparting a tensile force to deflect a distal portion of a catheter while maintaining its exterior dimensions may include a handle grip including a cross-section of generally predetermined exterior dimensions, and a longitudinal axis. A flexible elongate member may include proximal and distal end portions, with the proximal end portion being coupled to the handle grip. An adjustment knob may include a cross-section of generally predetermined exterior dimensions, and is rotatably coupled to the handle grip around the longitudinal axis. An elongate deflection member may be operably coupled to the adjustment knob and to the distal end portion of the elongate member. Rotation of the adjustment knob may impart a tensile force to the deflection member thereby causing the distal end portion of the elongate member to deflect from a prior configuration while maintaining the generally predetermined exterior dimensions of the handle grip and the adjustment knob. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096408 | IMAGING EPILEPSY SOURCES FROM ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS - An example includes a method of imaging brain activity. The method includes receiving signals corresponding to neuronal activity of the brain. The signals are based on a plurality of scalp sensors ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130096409 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR MEASURING AND TREATING AN ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE - A sensor delivery device and methods of using the device are provided, wherein the sensor delivery device includes a sensor that is adapted to obtain a measurement that can be used to calculate cross-sectional area of a surrounding anatomical structure. In certain cases, the sensor is an electrode arrangement, wherein the electrode arrangement generates a current and measures voltage resulting from the current. The voltage measurement is then used to calculate conductivity of fluid in the surrounding anatomical structure and thus cross-sectional area. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096410 | BIOSIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS, ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPH, AND BIOSIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD - A biosignal processing apparatus includes a signal acquisition unit and a determination unit. The signal acquisition unit is configured to acquire an output signal of an electrode that is placed on a biological surface. The determination unit is connected to the signal acquisition unit to determine, based on first frequency characteristics being frequency characteristics of the output signal, whether the electrode is in a first state in which the electrode is electrically connected to a measurement site of the biological surface or in a second state in which the electrode is electrically disconnected to the measurement site. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096411 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTION DEVICE - Provided is a heartbeat measurement device including a main body portion, a heartbeat detection portion, formed integrally the main body portion, which has electrodes that come into contact with a biological surface, a fixing band, formed so as to cover the main body portion and the heartbeat detection portion, which fixes the main body portion and the heartbeat detection portion to a user. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096412 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTION DEVICE - A heartbeat measurement device includes a device main body, a heartbeat detection portion, formed integrally with the device main body, which has electrodes that come into contact with a biological surface, and a fixing band, formed in a belt shape, which fixes the device main body and the heartbeat detection portion to a human body. Both ends of the fixing band in a long-side direction are detachably installed on the device main body through an engagement portion constituted by a hook portion and an engaged portion. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096413 | OPTICAL ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER - In general, this disclosure describes various optical ultrasound transducers and methods of producing such. As one example, an optical ultrasound transducer comprises an optical fiber and a polymer layer formed on the optical fiber to receive light from the optical fiber. The polymer layer may absorb light of a first wavelength and be substantially transparent to light of a second wavelength. In response to the light of the first wavelength, the polymer layer may generate an acoustic tone. The optical ultrasound transducer may further include an optical detector formed on the polymer layer, the optical detector comprising an etalon structure having a first mirror layer and a second mirror layer separated by a compressible layer, wherein the compressible layer resonates in response to the light of the second wavelength passing through the polymer layer and is compressible in response to acoustic pressure from echoes of the acoustic tone. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096414 | LOCALIZATION OF AORTA AND LEFT ATRIUM FROM MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - The aorta and left atrium are localized from magnetic resonance data. The locations of the aorta and left atrium are detected jointly. The aorta and the left atrium are, at least in part, treated as one object. The detection may be from data representing a two-dimensional region. The two-dimensional region may be determined by first detecting the left ventricle from data representing a volume. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096415 | METHOD TO DETERMINE SODIUM VALUES DESCRIBING THE CONTENT OF 23NA+, AND LOCAL COIL FOR USE IN SUCH A METHOD - In a method to determine at least one sodium value describing the 23Na+ content in at least one region of interest in a target region in the body of a patient, at least one sodium image data set of the target region is acquired with a magnetic resonance imaging device using sodium-23 imaging, the sodium image data set including image data dependent on the occurrence of sodium. The at least one region of interest is defined for which the sodium value is to be determined in the sodium image data set. The sodium value is determined by comparison of the image data in the region of interest with reference image data of at least one subject with a defined 23Na+ content, the reference image data having been acquired with the same sequence. A local coil can be used to implement the method that has a phantom integrated therein that allows the sodium image data set and the reference image data to be acquired together. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096416 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING A RATIO OF A VARIABLE IN MEDICAL IMAGING DATA - In a method and apparatus for measuring a ratio of a variable for assessment in medical imaging data of a subject, a viewable image is generated from source imaging data of the subject. A pair of regions of interest for arrangement on the viewable image is then generated, and a value of the variable for each region of the pair from the source imaging data is determined. The ratio of the two values is then determined from the pair. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096417 | SETUP SHELL DEVICE, PATIENT TABLE COMPRISING A SETUP SHELL DEVICE, AND A MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS COMPRISING A PATIENT TABLE AND A SETUP SHELL DEVICE - A setup shell device for setting up and/or positioning young children and/or babies for a medical imaging examination, including a body setup unit for accommodating and/or setting up the body of a young child and/or baby and a head setup unit for accommodating and/or setting up the head of a young child and/or baby. The head setup unit has a width that is less than the width of the body setup unit. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096418 | ARTERIAL BLOOD FLOW AND TRANSIT DELAY MEASUREMENT USING ARTERIAL SPIN LABELING - Techniques and systems are disclosed for measuring arterial transit delay using pseudo- continuous arterial spin labeling (ASL) with variable TR and interleaved post-labeling delays. In one aspect, a magnetic resonance imaging method for measure arterial blood flow and transit delay using arterial spin labeling (ASL) includes applying an ASL pulse sequence. The ASL pulse sequence includes a pre- saturation pulse, and a labeling pulse. The method includes performing data acquisition to measure a transit delay, which represents a time needed for labeled blood to arrive in an imaging slice. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096419 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING METHOD - A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes a collecting unit, a specifying unit, an acquiring unit and a calculating unit. The collecting unit collects a plurality of fluid images that are images of a fluid traveling though a subject. The specifying unit specifies a distance traveled by the fluid by using a difference image between a reference image that is one of the fluid images and each fluid image. The acquiring unit acquires an elapsed time corresponding to the traveled distance from pulse sequence information that is used to collect the fluid images. The calculating unit calculates a flow velocity of the fluid by dividing the traveled distance by the elapsed time. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096420 | Process For Preparing Hyperpolarized Substrates And Method For MRI - The present invention generally relates to a process for the preparation of aqueous solutions of hyperpolarized molecules ready for use in in-vivo MR diagnostic imaging, the use thereof as MRI contrast agent in investigation methods for producing diagnostic MR images of a human or non-human animal body organ, region or tissue. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096421 | MARKER IDENTIFICATION DURING GAMMA OR POSITRON IMAGING WITH APPLICATION TO INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES - A method is provided for identifying a marker by co-registering gamma or positron images. The method is capable of being applied during interventional procedures and includes steps for detecting a first two-dimensional image at a first energy level, detecting a second two-dimensional image at a second energy level, displaying simultaneously the first and second two-dimensional images, and selecting display coefficients for the first and second two-dimensional images | 2013-04-18 |
20130096422 | INTERVENTIONAL PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING SYSTEM - An interventional photoacoustic imaging system and method for cancer treatment comprises an optical source for applying laser energy to optically excite a treatment area, a needle, ablation tool or catheter for inserting the optical source into a body of a patient adjacent the treatment area, and an ultrasonic transducer for detecting the acoustic waves. A processor receives the raw data from the ultrasound system and processes it to thereby form a photoacoustic image of the tissue in real time. As such, image formation may be performed preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096423 | ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - An endoscopic system includes an insertion portion inserted into a tubular body, a ranging mechanism, an insertion path calculation unit and a presentation unit. The insertion portion includes a distal end and a bending portion defining a driving face. The ranging mechanism acquires distance information on the driving face between an inner wall of the tubular body on a far side and the distal end of the insertion portion while the distal end is placed on a near side in the tubular body. The insertion path calculation unit calculates an insertion path for the distal end of the insertion portion extending from the near side on which the distal end is placed, to the far side, based on the distance information. The presentation unit presents the insertion path for the distal end of the insertion portion extending from the near side to the far side. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096424 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME ENDOSCOPE CALIBRATION - A sensor tracking device, system and method include a sensor ( | 2013-04-18 |
20130096425 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA RECONSTRUCTION IN SOFT-FIELD TOMOGRAPHY - A system and method for data reconstruction in soft-field tomography are provided. One method includes selecting a model domain for an EIT data set, determining a minimally anisotropic error in the model domain and correcting the model domain. The method also performing isotropization using the determined minimally anisotropic error to recover a boundary shape and isotropic conductivity for the EIT data set. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096426 | Rotational Shape-Memory Actuators and Associated Devices, Systems, and Methods - Rotational shape-memory actuators and associated devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, a rotational shape-memory actuator includes a first anchor, a second anchor, a spring element extending between the first and second anchors, a first shape memory element extending between the first and second anchors, a second shape memory element extending between the first and second anchors, and a communication line wrapped around the first and second shape memory elements. The first and second shape memory elements are configured to transition between a first configuration in which the first and second shape memory elements are twisted together and a second configuration in which the first and second shape memory elements are less twisted together such that transitions of the first and second shape memory elements between the first and second configurations cause the second anchor to rotate with respect to the first anchor. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096427 | Engaged Fiducials and System for Deployment - Embodiments include a fiducial deployment system including a needle and at least two adjacent and releasably-engaged fiducials retained within a lumen of the needle by engagement with each other and/or by engagement with a pusher element. A fiducial may include one or more mechanical engagement structures that interengage with and/or are rupturably attached to one or more adjacent fiducials. The needle, which may include echogenic enhancements, may be configured to deliver a plurality of fiducials to a target location in serial fashion, one at a time. A variety of releasably-engaged fiducials are disclosed, as are methods for use. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096428 | ACCESS SYSTEM FOR FEMORAL VASCULATURE CATHETERIZATION AND RELATED METHOD - An access system and method for obtaining access to the interior vascular structures or other regions or collections of fluid or fluid-filled cavities inside the body. The system and method provides for injection of contrast agents (to confirm ideal position or condition), the passage of guide wires, and the eventual catheterization of the heart and other parts of the body via the pathway established through the puncture of a femoral artery. The system and method provides the ability to inject a contrast material and pass a guide wire through the same introducer device simultaneously (without necessarily moving it or removing any parts), with the device designed to prevent the backflow of the contrast material through the guide wire port during the contrast injection process The ideal location of access in the vein or artery can be seen by injecting contrast from a needle inside the structure and then using fluoroscopy. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096429 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS, OPERATION METHOD OF THE SAME, AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - An ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus includes: a frequency analyzing unit that calculates a frequency spectrum of a received ultrasonic wave; a frequency band setting unit that sets at least an upper limit frequency for use in approximating the calculated frequency spectrum to a predetermined frequency according to a receiving depth of an ultrasonic wave; a feature data extracting unit that extracts feature data of the frequency spectrum by approximating a frequency spectrum of the frequency band; a storage unit that stores feature data of a frequency spectrum extracted based on ultrasonic waves reflected off known specimens in association with tissue characteristics of the known specimens; and a tissue characteristic determining unit that determines a tissue characteristic in a predetermined area in the specimen using feature data stored in the storage unit in association with tissue characteristics of the known specimens and the feature data extracted at the feature data extracting unit. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096430 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC SCANNING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a detector detects a position at a leading end of a puncture needle. A determination unit determines a first scanning region in a subject and a second scanning region based on the position at the detected leading end, the second scanning region being narrower than the first scanning region. A transmission/reception controller controls a transmitter and a receiver to switches between first ultrasonic scanning for the first scanning region and second ultrasonic scanning for the second scanning region according to an instruction from an operator. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096431 | METHOD FOR USING HIGH INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - A plurality of concepts related to HIFU therapy are disclosed, including a technique to spatially track and display the relative positions of a HIFU focal point and an imaging plane from an ultrasound imager, so that a clinician can ensure that the HIFU focus remains in the image plane during HIFU therapy, thereby facilitating image guided HIFU therapy. Also disclosed are a plurality of transvaginal probes that include a HIFU transducer optimized for the treatment of uterine fibroids. In one embodiment, the probe includes a piezoceramic crystal bonded to an aluminum lens, to achieve a HIFU transducer having a focal length of about 4 cm. In another embodiment, the probe includes a generally spoon-shaped transducer including a plurality of individual emitter elements. Still another concept disclosed herein is a method for evaluating a quality of a coupling between a liquid-filled volume encompassing a HIFU transducer and a tissue interface. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096432 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NAVIGATING AN ULTRASOUND CATHETER TO IMAGE A BEATING HEART - Catheter navigation is coupled with ultrasound imaging to yield a context map showing the location on a heart of the ultrasonically imaged frame. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096433 | System and Method for Unattended Monitoring of Blood Flow - A system and method for unattended monitoring of blood flow using an array of transmitter elements configured to transmit acoustic signals along a transmission direction; an array of receiver elements configured to receive acoustic signals originating from the array of transmitter elements, wherein the array of transmitter elements is arranged approximately orthogonal to the array of receiver elements and wherein each receiver element is configured to provide an output signal; an electronics system comprising a transmitter control subsystem configured to adjust the transmission direction, a receiver control subsystem configured to selectively activate and deactivate receiver elements, thus defining an acoustic aperture, an analog adder circuit, and signal processing circuitry; a fastener to position the elements on a patient; and a processor in communication with the electronics system and configured to enable self-alignment of transmitted acoustic signals based on received acoustic signals and determine a blood flow parameter. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096434 | METHODS FOR ACQUISITION AND DISPLAY IN ULTRASOUND IMAGING - In general, the invention provides methods for use in the acquisition and display of ultrasound images. In particular, the invention provides methods for displaying ultrasound images using gating of ultrasound acquisition based on subject respiration and/or triggering ultrasound acquisition based on subject ECG. The methods may be employed with any suitable ultrasound system. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096435 | PIEZO MICRO-MARKERS FOR ULTRASOUND MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS - An imaging system is disclosed that uses piezoelectric markers. The piezoelectric fields in combination with ultrasound reflections can be used to construct an image of an otherwise difficult to detect feature within a subject's body. In one embodiment, the invention includes a piezoelectric marker, including at least one piece of piezoelectric material, an ultrasound transducer connected to an ultrasound pulser and a receiver, a computer sequencing control connected to the receiver and the ultrasound pulser, a display connected to the computer sequencing control and electrodes connected to the computer sequencing control via amplification circuitry. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096436 | INDUCTIVE TUNING SYSTEM FOR ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER - Medical devices are disclosed that include a tunable ultrasonic transducer assembly, as well as related assemblies and methods. A medical device includes a transducer controller, a transducer having an input side connected with the ultrasound transducer controller via an input electrical conductor, and a tuning assembly that is electrically connected between the input electrical conductor and the ground potential. The tuning assembly is adjustable to provide a selected inductance from a number of different inductance values. The tuning assembly includes a multi-position switch and a plurality of tuning inductors. The switch is operable to select combinations of tuning inductors, thereby providing a selected inductance value between the input electrical connector and the ground potential so as inductively tune the medical device. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096437 | METHOD FOR DETECTING TEMPLE HOT SPOT TEMPERATURE OF A LIVE BODY - The present invention discloses a method for detecting temple hot spot temperature of a live body. Firstly, an infrared thermometer is used to continuously scan a temple of testee's forehead to obtain a plurality of measured infrared signals. Next, the measured infrared signals are sequenced from a greatest to a smallest measured infrared signal. Two output infrared signals closest to the greatest measured infrared signal are selected from the sequenced infrared signals. An average signal value is worked out from the selected infrared signals. Then, the average signal value is converted into a temple hot spot temperature of the testee's forehead. Thereby, not only the test result is more precise, but also the testee can learn the test result sooner. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096438 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING TUMOROUS TISSUE IN THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT WITH THE AID OF AN ENDOCAPSULE - In a method and apparatus for detecting tumorous cell tissue in a gastrointestinal tract, electromagnetic radiation is emitted in a locally defined manner from an endoscope onto cell tissue and, after deactivation of the radiation, the decay of the inherent fluorescence intensity of the irradiated cell tissue, excited by the electromagnetic radiation, is detected, with temporal and spectral resolution and with a known scanning rate for at least one wavelength. From the intensity measurement values obtained in this manner, the difference autocorrelation function of the intensity decay is determined, from which a fractal dimension for the irradiated cell tissue is determined. The value of the fractal dimension is used to classify the irradiated cell tissue as to a degree to which the cell tissue is tumorous. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096439 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTACT-FREE HEART RATE MEASUREMENT - A method and a system for heart rate measurement are provided. The method includes: capturing at least one image, detecting skin-like points by using a skin color detector, labeling the skin-like points and tracking at least one target to be measured, taking statistics on color values of the target at multiple time points, measuring the heart rate through frequency transformation. The method and the system are easy to setup fully an automatic contact-free measurement of multiple persons' heart rates at a time, and applicable in multiple regions of human body for heart rate measurement such as head and neck, arm, and palm regions. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096440 | PORTABLE FETAL EEG-RECORDING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A portable device utilizes an ultrasound probe, which is placed on the abdomen of a mother and allows ultrasound video and pictures, as well as Doppler heartbeat detection of the fetus. It is also capable of performing spontaneous brain activity recordings (referred here as fetal-EEG or fetal electroencephalography) and analyzing the fetal EEG measurements. The spontaneous electrical brain waves are detected by a sensor, amplified, digitized, and analyzed in one portable device, using analog and/or digital filters to improve the signal/noise ratio. The portable computer uses quantitative analysis software to compare the data from the fetus to normative data or to prior states of the fetus' own data. The EEG signals are recorded for an extended period of time and can be analyzed in real time or at a later time for rhythmicity patterns indicative of epilepsy or other developmental brain disorders. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096441 | DETECTING, QUANTIFYING, AND/OR CLASSIFYING SEIZURES USING MULTIMODAL DATA - Methods, systems, and apparatus for detecting an epileptic event, for example, a seizure in a patient using a medical device. The determination is performed by providing an autonomic signal indicative of the patient's autonomic activity; providing a neurologic signal indicative of the patient's neurological activity; and detecting an epileptic event based upon the autonomic signal and the neurologic signal. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096442 | MEDICAL EVENT LOGBOOK SYSTEM AND METHOD - An event-based approach to collecting and organizing information associated with events affecting respiration is presented. The detection or prediction of an event affecting the respiration of a patient initiates acquisition of information associated with the event. The respiratory logbook system acquires information associated with the event during the event and during intervals proximate in time to the event. The information is organized as a respiratory log entry. The user can access the information by operating a user interface. The information may be presented in textual or graphical form. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096443 | PUSH-TYPE DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY OF BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR - A push-type discharge assembly of a blood pressure monitor includes a valve base, a spring, a driven element, a restricting element, and a pressing element. The valve base is provided with an accommodating trough and an intake pipe. The spring is disposed in the accommodating trough. The driven element abuts against one end of the spring. The driven element is formed with a protrusion. The restricting element covers the accommodating trough. The restricting element has a central through-hole and is formed with a restricting notch. The pressing element passes through the central through-hole. The pressing element has a sealing body and a driving portion disposed on a lower edge of the sealing body to drive the driven element. When the pressing element is pressed downwards, the sealing body moves downwards to form a discharge channel between the pressing element and the central through-hole. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096444 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING PATIENT THERAPY - A system and method of managing therapy provided to patients in an institution. The system monitors all aspects of the medication delivery to a patient, as well as other information related to the patient, such as values of vital signs, laboratory results and patient factors such as history, diagnosis, allergies and the like. The system includes one or more databases of information, including institutionally developed rules, guidelines and protocol representing the best medical practices of the institution. The system provides alerts and/or recommendations based on the application of the rules to the information being monitored, and alerts care givers accordingly, providing for dynamic adjustment of the patient's therapy. The system also monitors the status of the alerts, and if no action is taken in a selected period of time, may escalate the priority of the alert and/or halt the delivery of medication to the patient until the alert is resolved. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096445 | T-WAVE OVERSENSING - The present disclosure is directed to the classification of cardiac episodes using an algorithm. In various examples, an episode classification algorithm evaluates electrogram signal data to determine whether T-wave oversensing has occurred. The T-wave oversensing analysis may include, for example, identifying beat runs within the cardiac episode whether the beats within the run have at least one characteristic that alternates beat to be or clustering beats within the cardiac episode based on beat to beat interval length. The T-wave oversensing determination may be based on probabilistic analysis in some examples. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096446 | Method and System for Differentiating Between Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmia and Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia - A method of differentiating between supraventricular tachyarrhythmia (SVT) and ventricular tachyarrhythmia (VT) is disclosed. A post pacing interval (PPI) is determined based on a biomarker dataset. The post pacing interval is statistically analyzed relative to a threshold to differentiate between SVT and VT. A further method of differentiating between SVT and VT is disclosed. A PPI is determined based on a biomarker dataset. A tachycardia cycle length (TCL) is also determined based on the biomarker dataset. A difference of the PPI minus the TCL is statistically analyzed relative to a threshold to differentiate between SVT and VT. A non-transitory computer readable medium and a system are also disclosed for differentiating between SVT and VT. | 2013-04-18 |
20130096447 | System and methods for serial analysis of electrocardiograms - Systems and methods for serial analysis of electrocardiograms are presented, wherein serial electrocardiographic (ECG) assessment is incorporated with three-dimensional vectorial analysis of the cardiac electrical signal, using changes in novel 3D-based vectorial markers over time to improve diagnostic sensitivity for acute coronary syndromes (ACS), and improve differentiation of ACS from the broad range of heart diseases that resemble ACS on ECG. | 2013-04-18 |