21st week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 55 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120130116 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICALLY ACTIVE 1-AMINO-2-VINYLCYCLOPROPANECARBOXYLIC ACID ESTER - 1-Amino-2-vinylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid ester, which is useful as a synthetic intermediate of pharmaceuticals, can be produced by a process of producing 1-amino-2-vinylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid ester represented by formula (4): | 2012-05-24 |
20120130117 | AROMATIC SULFONIUM SALT COMPOUND - Disclosed is a photo-acid generator having high developing properties, a cationic polymerization initiator having high curing properties, and a resist composition and a cationically polymerizable composition containing the photo-acid generator and the cationic polymerization initiator, respectively. Specifically, disclosed is an aromatic sulfonium salt compound of general formula (I) and a photo-acid generator, a cationic polymerization initiator, a resist composition, and a cationically polymerizable composition containing the compound. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130118 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING AND USING A TETRAFLUOROTOLUENE COMPOUND - A tetrafluorotoluene compound represented by the formula (1): | 2012-05-24 |
20120130119 | Vinyl Acetate Production Process - Disclosed is a method for controlling a vinyl acetate production process. The method comprises reacting ethylene, acetic acid, and an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst in a reactor to produce vinyl acetate, measuring the concentration of a component involved in or associated with the reaction and/or any of the subsequent steps by Raman spectroscopic analysis, and adjusting the conditions in the reactor or in any of the subsequent steps in response to the measured concentration of the component to achieve a proper control of the reaction or any of the subsequent steps. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130120 | METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF PHOSPHONOALKYL IMINODIACETIC ACIDS - An improved method for the manufacture of phosphonoalkyl iminodiacetic acid (PAIDA) is disclosed. The iminodiacetic acid starting material is reacted with a considerable amount, in excess of stoichiometric requirements, of phosphorous acid to thereby yield a reaction medium insoluble reaction product which can be separated from the reaction medium. In a particularly preferred approach, the phosphorous acid is prepared in situ starting from liquid P | 2012-05-24 |
20120130121 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF HALOGENATED BENZOIC ACID DERIVATIVES - The present invention comprises a process for the preparation of 3-chloro-2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl benzoic acid of the formula | 2012-05-24 |
20120130122 | PET RADIOTRACERS - The invention relates to novel | 2012-05-24 |
20120130123 | PRODUCTION OF ACETIC ACID WITH AN INCREASED PRODUCTION RATE - A method for producing acetic acid at increased production rates. The method may include a heat transfer system for generating a steam product from the heat of the reaction. In addition, the method may include multiple drying columns. The steam product may be integrated with at least one of the multiple drying columns. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130124 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A COMPOSITION COMPRISING MESO-TARTARIC ACID - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a composition comprising tartaric acid wherein between 55 and 90% by weight of the tartaric acid is meso-tartaric acid, comprising the steps of (i) preparing an aqueous mixture comprising between 35 and 65% by weight of a di-alkali metal salt of L-tartaric acid, a di-alkali metal salt of D-tartaric acid, a mixture of di-alkali metal salts of L-tartaric acid, D-tartaric acid, and optionally meso-tartaric acid, and between 2 and 15% by weight of an alkali metal or alkaline metal hydroxide, and (ii) stirring and heating the aqueous mixture to a temperature of between 100° C. and its boiling point until between 55 and 90% by weight of tartaric acid has been converted to meso-tartaric acid. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130125 | METHOD FOR PREPARING AMMONIUM SALTS OF FUMARIC OR SUCCINIC ACID - An improved process for preparing ammonium salts from fumaric or succinic acid, is described. The method consists of neutralizing the corresponding acid carbonate or ammonium bicarbonate at a molar stoichiometric or greater than the stoichiometric ratio of 4-5% in a saturated aqueous solution of the synthesized salt at a temperature not exceeding 40° C., followed by separation of the product and drying at a temperature not exceeding 70° C. After separation of the ammonium salts, the filtrate can be re-used. Isolation of the product is usually carried out by cooling the reaction mixture to a temperature of 15-18C°. The product comes out in almost crystalline form. Saturated aqueous solution of the synthesized salt is formed by the interaction of carbonate or ammonium bicarbonate with the appropriate acid at a temperature not exceeding 40° C. It is possible to obtain cleaner salt concentration weighing more than 99% and not yielding lower than 98%. The method allows for an increase in the yield of targeted products and ensures their consistent high quality due to their formation in crystalline form. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130126 | Processes of Synthesizing Multi-Functional Phosphorus-Containing Epoxy Curing Agent - A series of curing agents are provided. The curing agents are multi-functional and phosphorus-containing. The curing agents have excellent processability to be used as an epoxy resin curing agent. The curing agents can be cured to obtain a phosphorus-containing epoxy thermoset with flame retardancy characteristic. The epoxy thermosets are very fit for circuit board substrate having high glass transition temperature; semiconductor packaging material; and related materials. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130127 | METHOD OF PREPARING 1-CHLOROACETAMIDO-1,3,3,5,5-PENTAMETHYLCYCLOHEXANE - Method of preparing 1-chloroacetamido-1,3,3,5,5-pentamethylcyclohexane, an intermediate in the synthesis of 1-amino-1,3,3,5,5-pentamethylcyclohexane (Neramexane) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, comprising step (iii):
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20120130128 | Methods of Synthesizing 2-Methoxymethyl-1,4-Benzenediamine - Disclosed is a method of making 2-methoxymethyl-1,4-benzenediamine that includes hydrogenating 1-benzylamino-2-(methoxymethyl)-4-nitrobenzene in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130129 | Efficient Method for Preparing Functionalized Benzosuberenes - The disclosed process can efficiently synthesize functionalized benzosuberenes. The process provides an improved method of production of benzosuberene and compounds containing a benzosuberene moiety, which is characterized by a ring closing methodology comprising reaction of a 5-phenylpentanoic acid with Eaton's reagent to form the benzosuberone. The process, optionally, further includes steps for adding a functional group at the ketone position. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130130 | METHOD OF PREPARING NERAMEXANE - The method of producing a salt of 1-amino-1,3,3,5,5-pentamethylcyclohexane comprising steps (i) to (v):
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20120130131 | METHOD OF PREPARING 1-AMINO-1,3,3,5,5-PENTAMETHYLCYCLOHEXANE - The invention relates to a method of producing 1-amino-1,3,3,5,5-pentamethylcyclohexane (Neramexane) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof comprising the step of heating a mixture comprising 1-chloroacetamido-1,3,3,5,5-pentamethylcyclohexane, thiourea and water. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130132 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING N,N-DIALKYLBISAMINOALKYLETHER FROM MIXTURES COMPRISING N,N-DIALKYLBISAMINOALKYLETHER AND AT LEAST ONE OF N,N,N'-TRIALKYLBISAMINOALKYLETHER AND N,N,N',N'-TETRAALKYLBISAMINOALKYLETHER - According to the present invention, a method for separating a primary amine being an N,N-dialkylbisaminoalkylether, from mixtures comprising said primary amine and at least one of a secondary amine being an N,N,N′-trialkylbisaminoalkylether and a tertiary amine being an N,N,N′,N′-tetraalkylbisaminoalkylether, comprising the steps:
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20120130133 | Method For Synthesizing Vitamin D Analogs - Processes for preparing vitamin D | 2012-05-24 |
20120130134 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF POLYETHEROLS FROM ALKYLENE OXIDES - A process for the preparation of polyetherols, comprising the following steps:
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20120130135 | NONAQUEOUS SOLVENT FOR ELECTRICAL STORAGE DEVICE - Provided is a nonaqueous solvent for an electrical storage device, including a fluorine-containing, cyclic, saturated hydrocarbon represented by the following general formula (1) and having a structure obtained by introducing one or two substituents R into a cyclopentane ring: | 2012-05-24 |
20120130136 | METHOD FOR PREPARING VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE - The present invention relates to the method for obtaining vinylidene fluoride and the subject matter thereof is more particularly the production of vinylidene fluoride by pyrolysis of 1,2-dichloro-2,2-difluoroethane in the presence of hydrogen at a temperature of greater than or equal to 400° C. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130137 | PRODUCTION PROCESS OF CONJUGATED DIENE - The present invention relates to a process of producing a conjugated diene including a step of mixing a raw material gas containing a monoolefin having a carbon atom number of 4 or more with a molecular oxygen-containing gas and supplying the mixture into a reactor, and a step of obtaining a corresponding conjugated diene-containing product gas produced by the oxidative dehydrogenation reaction of the monoolefin having a carbon atom number of 4 or more in the presence of a catalyst, wherein the concentration of a combustible gas in the gas supplied to the reactor is not less than the upper explosion limit and the oxygen concentration in the product gas is from 2.5 to 8.0 vol %. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130138 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PROPYLENE AND CATALYST FOR MANUFACTURING PROPYLENE - There are provided a catalyst for manufacturing propylene, which can keep stable activity for a prolonged period of time in manufacturing propylene by bringing an oxygen-containing compound into contact with the catalyst in the presence of an olefin having 4 or more carbon atoms, and a method for manufacturing propylene using this catalyst for manufacturing propylene. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130139 | PROCESS FOR CRACKING HEAVY HYDROCARON FEED - A process for cracking a heavy hydrocarbon feed is disclosed. The heavy hydrocarbon feed is passed to a first zone of a vaporization unit to separate a first vapor stream and a first liquid stream. The first liquid stream is passed to a second zone of the vaporization unit and contacted intimately with a countercurrent steam to produce a second vapor stream and a second liquid stream. The second vapor stream is contacted with a wash liquid in a rectification section to form a rectified stream. The first vapor stream and the rectified stream are cracked in the radiant section of the steam cracker to produce a cracked effluent. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130140 | REACTOR FOR ISOPARAFFIN OLEFIN ALKYLATION - A reactor for the autorefrigerant alkylation process has a reactor vessel with a lower end inlet for the refrigerant reactant and the sulfuric acid and a series of inlets for the olefin reactant at vertically spaced intervals. A flow path for the reactants is provided by co-acting baffles which define sequential reaction zones. The baffles interact with a rotary mixer with multiple impellers to provide agitation. Outlets for the vaporized refrigerant and the reaction effluent are provided at the upper end of the vessel. In the alkylation process, the liquid isoparaffin hydrocarbon reactant/refrigerant with a sulfuric acid alkylation catalyst is introduced into the lower end and passed along the extended reactant flow path with the olefin reactant introduced at intervals along the path. The reaction mixture flows in the sequence of serial reaction zones within the reactor to promote mixing of the isoparaffin reactant with the acid catalyst. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130141 | CATALYST RECOVERY IN HYDROTHERMAL TREATMENT OF BIOMASS - Biomass based feeds are processed under hydrothermal treatment conditions to produce a hydrocarbon liquid product and a solids portion. The hydrothermal treatment is performed in the presence of catalyst particles. The presence of the heterogeneous catalyst can modify the nature of the hydrocarbon products produced from the hydrothermal treatment. After the hydrothermal treatment, the catalyst particles can be separated from the algae-based solids, to allow for recycle of the catalyst particles. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130142 | AUTOMATICALLY MEASURING COLOR CHANGES IN A STREAM - One exemplary embodiment can be an extraction process. The extraction process can include extracting with a solvent degradable due to contact with oxygen, and automatically measuring the solvent to detect changes in the solvent color due to degradation. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130143 | PROCESS FORTHE CONVERSION OF A HYDROCARBONACEOUS FEESTOCK - A hydrocarbon oil is hydrotreated in a process employing at least a first and a second reactor vessel, which process comprises: (i) contacting the hydrocarbon oil in the first reactor vessel at elevated temperature and pressure with a hydrotreating catalyst in the presence of a hydrogen-containing gas, thereby consuming hydrogen; (ii) separating the effluent of step (i) into partly hydrotreated hydrocarbon oil and contaminated hydrogen containing gas using a stripping column employing used hydrogen-containing gas as stripping gas; (iii) contacting partly hydrotreated hydrocarbon oil obtained in step (ii) in the second reactor vessel at elevated temperature and pressure with a hydrotreating catalyst in the presence of clean hydrogen-containing gas, thereby consuming hydrogen, wherein at least 80% of the hydrogen consumed in steps (i) and (iii) is supplemented by additional clean hydrogen-containing gas fed to the second reactor; (iv) separating the product from step (iii) in the second reactor vessel into a hydrotreated hydrocarbon oil and used hydrogen-containing gas, which hydrotreated hydrocarbon oil can be recovered as product and, (v) transporting at least a portion of used hydrogen-containing gas obtained in step (iv) to step (ii) for use as stripping gas. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130144 | TREATMENT OF LUNG CANCER WITH A NITROBENZAMIDE COMPOUND IN COMBINATION WITH A GROWTH FACTOR INHIBITOR - In one aspect, the present invention provides a method of treating lung cancer, comprising administering to a subject at least one PARP inhibitor in combination with at least one growth factor inhibitor. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of treating non-small cell lung cancer comprising administering to a subject at least one PARP inhibitor in combination with at least one growth factor inhibitor. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130145 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ASSESSMENT - A system and method for providing a comprehensive overall health assessment is disclosed. A health assessment system includes first and second support structures oriented in a vertical fashion and spaced apart from one another to define a scanning area configured to receive a subject to be scanned, an x-ray imaging system incorporated into the first and second support structures and configured to acquire x-ray image data from the subject in a standing position, and at least one additional data acquisition device configured to acquire health related data from the subject. The health assessment system also includes a computer programmed to receive the x-ray image data and the health related data and generate a diagnostic output based on the x-ray image data and the health related data, the diagnostic output comprising at least one of a health related diagnosis and a recommendation for future action. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130146 | CONTINUOUS ADMINISTRATION OF CILENGITIDE IN CANCER TREATMENTS - The invention relates to a combination therapy for the treatment of tumors and tumor metastases comprising the continuous administration of integrin ligands, preferably integrin antagonists, together with co-therapeutic agent or therapy forms that have synergistic efficacy when administered consecutively with said ligands, such as chemotherapeutic agents and or radiation therapy. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130147 | METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF TUMORS WITH INDANE COMPOUNDS - Compounds of the formula (I), in which R | 2012-05-24 |
20120130148 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION - To provide a pharmaceutical composition which can enhance the storage stability of 1-(1-hydroxymethyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyloxymethyl)-2-nitroimidazole without impairing the effect of the compound. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130149 | Applying Torque To Paramagnetic Structures In Bodies Using Dual Magnetic Fields - Techniques for applying torque to microscopic paramagnetic structures in a body includes exposing a body simultaneously to a first magnetic field oscillating at a first frequency in a first direction and a different second magnetic field oscillating at a second frequency in a second direction. The body includes a plurality of microscopic paramagnetic structures for which magnetic susceptibility to the first magnetic field is different from magnetic susceptibility to the second magnetic field. Such techniques are effective for ameliorating a symptom of a disease in an animal in which disease agents or diseased cells selectively include microscopic paramagnetic structures, including malaria. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130150 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF TREATMENT UTILIZING A VARYING ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGIZATION PROFILE - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for improving the delivery of desirable substances across a membrane utilizing a varying electromagnetic energisation profile. More particularly, the invention provides methods for modifying the cellular environment of such membranes and the behaviour of substance molecules during transport across a membrane. In use, the profile will have application in, enhancing transmembrane delivery of substances (such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals), and/or enhancing or expanding a cellular cohort of membranes and surrounding tissues. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130151 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS TO FACILITATE HEART FUNCTION - Devices, systems, and methods for accessing tissue, including the internal and external tissues of the heart, are disclosed. At least some of the embodiments disclosed herein provide access to the internal and external tissues of the heart to assist heart function. In at least one embodiment, a suction/infusion catheter is used to deliver gas to a pericardial space surrounding a heart. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130152 | ROTATION DRIVE DEVICE AND CENTRIFUGAL PUMP APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A centrifugal blood pump apparatus includes an impeller provided in a blood chamber, a plurality of permanent magnets provided in the impeller, and a plurality of sets of magnetic materials and coils provided in a motor chamber for driving the impeller to rotate with a diaphragm interposed therebetween. The plurality of permanent magnets are aligned with a gap therebetween in a rotation direction of the impeller. Accordingly, if the weight of the permanent magnets is maintained at a constant value, a magnetic field can be strengthened even with a wide motor gap due to the diaphragm, as compared to an example where there is no gap between the permanent magnets. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130153 | PORTABLE CONTROLLER WITH INTEGRAL POWER SOURCE FOR MECHANICAL CIRCULATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system includes first and second power sources, e.g. batteries and control electronics for redundant uninterrupted operation of an implantable blood pump. The control and power source module may be configured to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130154 | Voice Volume Modulator - A small, compact voice volume monitor has been developed that provides feedback to the speaker/user regarding the volume of the user's speech. The monitor is based on a sensing sound vibrations in the ear bone during speech and converting these vibrations into an electrical signal reflecting the speech volume. Electronic circuitry is then used to compare the intensity of this signal with pre-set reference levels. When the intensity of the signal is outside the reference levels for a set amount of time, feedback is provided to the user, for example, from a small vibratory motor. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130156 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS - Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130159 | HOLDING SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS - A holding system for medical instruments with at least one bracket for fastening a medical instrument and at least one joint for positioning the one bracket and/or instrument. The holding system is configured to integrate in the bracket at least one of: light source, image recording unit, image display unit, control unit for the holding system, control unit for external components, sensor for distance, surface scanning and/or recording conditions of the environment, medical device for minimally invasive surgery, cooling unit, and/or wireless data communication unit. Accordingly, fewer or shorter feeder lines are required, gaining degrees of freedom of movement for the surgeon, reducing the possibility of stumbling in the operating room. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130160 | IMAGING SYSTEM WITH DISPOSABLE PART - An imaging system comprising a disposable part (1) comprising a camera device (5), said disposable part arranged to be suitable for allowing said camera device to be inserted into a body cavity, a reusable control module (8) in communication with said disposable part, said reusable control module comprising a display which displays image signals from the camera device in the disposable part, a timing device which generates time of use data of the disposable part, said time of use data representing the amount of time which the disposable part is in use, and said imaging system being arranged to prevent use of the disposable part if the time of use of the disposable part reaches a predefined level. The disposable part further comprises a non-volatile memory component which stores time of use data generated by said timing device and in that said reusable control module is arranged to continuously monitor the time of use data stored in the non-volatile memory component of the disposable part and to stop displaying image signals from the camera in the disposable part when the time of use data stored in the non-volatile memory component reaches said predefined level. In this way an imaging system is provided which is able to prevent using a disposable part which has been used on one patient on another patient. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130161 | Dynamically Expandable Cannulae and Systems and Methods for Performing Percutaneous Surgical Procedures Employing Same - In one form, a system for use in percutaneous surgical procedures includes a cannula having an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end and including a working channel dynamically expandable from a first, unexpanded configuration. The system also includes a device that is positionable in and engageable with the working channel to expand the working channel from the first configuration as the device is moved through the working channel. In response to disengagement of the device with the working channel, the working channel returns to the first, unexpanded configuration. In one aspect of this form, the device includes an interbody spinal implant that is deliverable to a surgical site through the working channel of the cannula. In another form, a method for performing a percutaneous surgical procedure is provided. However, different forms and applications are envisioned. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130162 | ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - An endoscope system has imaging optics and includes at least one adjustable optical element. A working instrument is positionable relative to the imaging optics. A displacement measuring device is designed for detecting a distance covered by the working instrument with its positioning. A control device adjusts the optical element in dependence on a detected displacement. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130163 | Biliary Catheter Systems Including Stabilizing Members - Medical devices including devices and systems for endoscopic interventions that may access the biliary tree. An example biliary catheter system may include an endoscope having a working channel formed therein. An endoscopic instrument may be disposed in the channel. The endoscopic instrument may have a tool channel formed therein, a distal end, and a plurality of stabilizing members extending from the distal end. The plurality of stabilizing members may be configured to surround the ampulla of Vater during a biliary tract intervention. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130164 | MAGNETIC BASED DEVICE FOR RETRIEVING A MISPLACED ARTICLE - A device for locating and retrieving a misplaced foreign body that has metallic characteristics includes a shaft connected to a handle and a retrieval tool that is coupled to the shaft and moves between a deployed position and collapsed position. The tool has a magnetic element that generates a magnetic field, wherein the magnetic field extends over a greater area in the deployed position and is of sufficient strength to attract the foreign body such that it is held in contact with the tool. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130165 | DEVICE FOR ENDOSCOPIC RESECTION OR REMOVAL OF TISSUE | 2012-05-24 |
20120130166 | LIGHT-EMITTING APPARATUS AND ENDOSCOPE HAVING LIGHT-EMITTING APPARATUS - A light-emitting apparatus includes a blue color LED, a fluorescent substance mixed transparent resin that covers the blue color LED and generates yellow light, a red LED disposed on the fluorescent substance mixed transparent resin and a transparent resin that covers the red LED. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130167 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SUPERIMPOSING PATTERNS ON IMAGES IN REAL TIME, PARTICULARLY FOR GUIDANCE BY LOCATION - The invention relates to a device for superimposing known patterns, characteristic of a region, on (real) images of said region. The device comprises, a memory in which patterns are stored, which are representative of a selected region, of known position and orientation with relation to a common reference and processing means, for determining a pattern representative of the selected portion in the memory, on receipt of the designation of at least one portion of an observed image of the selected region, taken at a selected angle and at least one representative attribute of said region, taking account of the attribute selected, then superimposing the determined pattern on the selected portion of the image taking account of the selected angle. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130168 | ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - An endoscope apparatus is adapted to be inserted into an inside of a subject and observe the inside of the subject and includes: an observation optical system which has a first optical path and a second optical path with parallax; an imaging portion on which a light passing through the first optical path and a light passing through the second optical path are formed; a diaphragm portion which selectively blocks out the first optical path or the second optical path; a distance measurement portion which measures a distance to the subject on the basis of parallax between a first image formed on the imaging portion via the first optical path and a second image formed on the imaging portion via the second optical path; a displacement amount detection portion which detects a displacement amount between two first images acquired with a time interval therebetween; and a measurement environment determination portion which determines, on the basis of the displacement amount, whether or not the first image and the second image are suitably used for measurement by the distance measurement portion. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130169 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING TRANSESOPHAGEAL CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES - An apparatus for performing a transesophageal cardiovascular procedure includes an elongated tubular main access device having a first lumen with an open proximal end and a distal side opening, and a second lumen with a rigid outer wall and a collapsible inner wall. The second lumen is adapted to receive an elongated probe or surgical device. The apparatus further includes an inflatable sealing means on the outside of the main access device above and below the side opening, and a first fluid conduit extending along the main access device for inflating the sealing means so that when the main access device is inserted into a patient's esophagus and the sealing means are inflated. The portion of the esophagus opposite the side opening is isolated from the remainder of the esophagus above and below the side opening. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130170 | ANCHORING ASSEMBLIES FOR ENDOSCOPES - an endoscope system including an endoscope having an instrument channel and an anchoring assembly including an inflatable/deflatable balloon assembly, the inflatable/deflatable balloon assembly being deflatable to a cross-sectional size sufficiently small to enable it to pass through the instrument channel and being positionable and inflatable without substantial stretching to have a dimension sufficiently large to enable it to anchor in the large intestine. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130171 | ENDOSCOPE GUIDANCE BASED ON IMAGE MATCHING - A method of navigating a cavity of a subject employing images from a previous navigation is provided. In a first endoscopic examination, a set of schemas and at least one bookmark are saved in a data storage device. Each schema includes at least a still image in a cavity and a direction of a distal end. At least one bookmark is defined as at least one schema at a point of interest. In a second endoscopic examination, still images during navigation of an endoscope are compared with still images in the set of schemas to find a match, and use the information derived from the match to determine the location and the orientation of the distal end. An endoscopic system for effecting this method and a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium embodying a program for operating such an endoscopic system are also provided. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130172 | Non-Metallic, Multi-Strand Control Cable for Steerable Instruments - Embodiments of the invention provide methods for inserting a non-metallic multi-strand braid through a coil tube. Techniques for bonding one end of a lead line to one end of a multi-strand non-metallic braid are provided. There are also embodiments of steerable instruments described having a plurality of hinged segments; a multi-strand non-metallic braid connected distally to one segment of the plurality of segments and proximally to an actuator; and a steering controller adapted to control the actuator to move the hinged segment using the multi-strand non-metallic braid. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130173 | CONTROL DEVICE - A control device is provided, particularly for use in endoscopes or the like. The control device has proximal and distal end sections which each incorporate an articulation zone and a bending resistant central section arranged therebetween. The control device also comprises outer and inner hollow cylindrical shafts and a control element arranged between the shafts. Force transmitting longitudinal elements extend substantially from the proximal to the distal end section. The longitudinal elements are arranged at angular intervals in the circumferential direction of the control device and are connected together in the regions of their proximal and distal ends in the circumferential direction. The control device further comprises a holding device with the aid of which a part of an articulation zone is fixable, in a bending resistant manner, with respect to the longitudinal direction of the central section or to a functional unit adjoining the proximal or distal end section. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130174 | Rapid Endoscopic Gastrointestinal Irrigation System for Gastrointestinal Bleeding - The present invention relates to surgical instruments used in combination with endoscopes during gastrointestinal procedures for clearing a surgical site of unwanted obstructions, such as blood and/or clots. More particularly, the irrigation devices according to the invention comprise a handle comprising valves for controlling fluid flow, at least one channel for transporting fluid, and a connection port adapted to communicate directly or indirectly with an endoscope for delivering fluid to and receiving fluid from and through the endoscope. The irrigation devices and systems incorporating them can be used in any endoscopic gastrointestinal surgical procedure to clean, clear, or evacuate an area of the gastrointestinal tract, such as the stomach, in cases of accidental poisoning, drug overdose, or gastrointestinal bleeding. The irrigation device according to the present invention is capable of clearing a stomach within seconds or up to 1-2 minutes. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130175 | LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS AND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - A light source apparatus includes a first rotational filter section that can place a blue filter, a green filter and a magenta filter in a light path, a second rotational filter section that can place a yellow filter in the light path and a band selection filter section that can place an NBI filter that limits blue and green light to a narrow band, wherein the first and the second rotational filter sections are controllable so that in the case of normal light imaging, the yellow filter is placed in the light path when the magenta filter is placed in the light path and in the case of narrow band imaging, the NBI filter is placed in the light path LP and the yellow filter is placed in the light path when the green filter is placed in the light path. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130176 | Laryngoscope - The present invention is a self-retaining laryngoscope composed of a palate brace or blade, a slider, and a tongue blade. The angulated tongue blade puts less force on the blade, reduces trauma, and is not conducive for mechanical failure. The slider interacts with the tongue blade by widening the opening of the mouth, and acts as a bite block. The fenestrated palate blade provides an unobstructed view of the vocal cords during intubation, and allows removal of the laryngoscope over the endotracheal tube without displacing it. The result is a laryngoscope that requires only one hand to use properly, and has superior retraction due to its shape. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130177 | PORTAL ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT - A portal assembly for positioning within an incision to access an underlying body cavity including a collar and a compressible portal member. The collar includes an elongate member that defines a longitudinal axis and has a longitudinal passageway. The portal member includes one or more longitudinal ports for passage of a surgical object. The portal member is positionable within the longitudinal passageway of the collar to thereby adjust the length of the portal assembly within the incision. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130178 | ACCESS APPARATUS INCLUDING DESUFFLATION CONTROL MECHANISM - An access apparatus for use in surgical procedures is provided. The access apparatus includes a control mechanism that is configured to control desufflation flow of the access apparatus. The control mechanism includes a valve in fluid communication with a longitudinal passage that is operably associated with the access apparatus. The valve includes one or more openings and a selectively movable mechanical interface that operably couples to the valve. The selectively movable mechanical interface is configured to alter desufflation flow when it is moved with respect to the valve and across the at least one opening. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130179 | EXPANDABLE SEGMENTED AND SECTIONED ACCESS ASSEMBLY - An improved access assembly is provided. The access assembly includes a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, the tubular member including at least one section extending at least a portion of a length therein. The access assembly further includes a first ring including a plurality of first segments and secured at the proximal end of the tubular member and a second ring including a plurality of second segments and secured at the distal end of the tubular member. At least two segments of the first plurality of segments are independently expandable. At least two sections of the plurality of sections are independently expandable. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130180 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO DECREASE TISSUE TRAUMA DURING SURGERY - Methods and devices are disclosed to reduce tissue trauma when a physician retracts a patient's tissues for surgery. In one part, methods and devices are disclosed for controlling retraction force and pace. In another part, methods and devices are disclosed for oscillating force when opening. In another part, methods and devices are disclosed for detecting trauma during retraction. In another part, methods and devices are disclosed for balancing forces on multiple retraction elements. In another part, methods and devices are disclosed for reducing forces in multiple dimensions. In another part, methods and devices are disclosed for engaging ribs. In another part, methods and devices are disclosed to compensate for deformation of a retractor under load. In another part, methods and devices are disclosed that combine these methods and devices. In another part, methods and devices are disclosed for controlling pressure inside inflatable devices used for deforming biological tissues. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130181 | SEAL ANCHOR FOR USE IN SURGICAL PROCEDURES - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity, includes a seal anchor member comprising a compressible material and being adapted to transition between a first expanded condition to facilitate securing of the seal anchor member within the tissue tract and in substantial sealed relation with tissue surfaces defining the tissue tract and a second compressed condition to facilitate at least partial insertion of the seal anchor member within the tissue tract. The seal anchor member defines a central longitudinal axis and has leading and trailing ends. At least one longitudinal object port extends between the leading and trailing ends and is adapted for reception of a surgical object whereby compressible material defining the at least one longitudinal object port is adapted to deform to establish a substantial sealed relation with the object. The seal anchor member includes at least two separable anchor segments dimensioned to be positioned in adjacent stacked relation to selectively alter the longitudinal length of the seal anchor member to accommodate tissue tracts of different lengths. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130182 | ACCESS DEVICE INCLUDING SHAPE MEMORY DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM - A surgical access device is disclosed which includes a housing, a collar, and a plurality of deformable members. The housing defines a proximal end and a distal end and has a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The collar is repositionable between a first position and a second position with the second position being closer to the proximal end of the housing than the first position. Each of the plurality of deformable members defines a distal portion, is coupled to the collar and is transitionable through one of the plurality of lumens. The plurality of deformable members is in a retracted state when the collar is in the first position and a deployed state when the collar is in the second position. One or more of the plurality of deformable members may also include a barb attached to the distal portion. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130183 | REINFORCED FLEXIBLE ACCESS ASSEMBLY - A reinforced access assembly is provided. The access assembly includes a compressible body having proximal and distal ends and a substantially hourglass-shaped central portion extending therebetween. The compressible body defining at least a first lumen configured to receive an instrument in a sealing manner. The access assembly further includes a reinforcing mechanism extending between the proximal and distal ends of the compressible body. The reinforcing mechanism includes a plurality of rib members configured to permit compression of the compressible body during insertion into an incision and return the compressible body to an uncompressed condition following insertion. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130184 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY WITH ANTI-COLLAPSING STRUCTURE - An access assembly including an anti-collapsing structure is provided. The access assembly includes a compressible body having first and second ends and a central portion extending therebetween. The compressible body defines at least a first lumen configured to receive an instrument in a sealing manner. The access assembly further includes an anti-collapsing structure extending at least partially between the proximal and distal ends of the compressible body. The anti-collapsing structure is configured to permit compression of the compressible body during insertion into an incision and return the compressible body to an uncompressed condition following insertion. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130185 | ACCESS DEVICE INCLUDING EXPANDABLE DISTAL FLANGE - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity including a compressible seal anchor member. The seal anchor member includes a leading portion that is expandable to facilitate transitioning between a first condition and a second condition. Insertion of the seal anchor member into a tissue tract is facilitated by the reduced dimensions of the leading portion while in the first condition. Anchoring of the seal anchor member within the tissue tract is facilitated by the expanded dimensions of the leading portion while in the second condition. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130186 | ADJUSTABLE SURGICAL PORTAL - A surgical portal includes a compressible, e.g., foam or rubber, portal having one or more longitudinal ports for passage of a surgical object. The portal is adapted to transition between a first condition having a first length and a second condition having a second length different from the first length. The portal includes an outer wall configured to maintain a substantial sealing relationship with tissue upon insertion therein. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130187 | SEAL PORT WITH ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT - A surgical apparatus, for positioning within a tissue tract to access an underlying body cavity, is provided. The surgical apparatus includes a first and second member. The first member has a proximal ramp section, an accordion section, and a retaining portion. The first member defines a first longitudinal axis, a first proximal end, and a first distal end. The second member has a tubular proximal section, a portal portion, and a distal flange. The second member defines a second longitudinal axis, a second proximal end, and a second distal end. The second member includes a retaining structure to couple the first member to the second member. The first member is located at least partially in the tubular section of the second member. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130188 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ONE OR MORE FOLDABLE CAPS - An access assembly is provided including a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end in mechanical cooperation with a foldable cap member having a first set of lumens extending the length of the tubular member. The access assembly also includes a first ring secured at the proximal end of the tubular member and a second ring secured at the distal end of the tubular member. The foldable cap member is configured to fold in at least one direction to expose a second set of lumens extending the length of the tubular member. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130189 | PORT DEVICE INCLUDING RETRACTABLE ENDOSCOPE CLEANER - A surgical apparatus includes a housing member having leading and trailing ends that define a longitudinal axis. One or more ports longitudinally extend between the leading and trailing ends, and are configured and adapted to receive a surgical instrument therein in a substantially sealed relation. At least one cleaning port longitudinally extends between the leading and trailing ends, and is configured and adapted to receive a cleaning device therein. The cleaning device is configured and adapted to clean surgical instruments positioned within the one or more ports without necessitating removal of the surgical instruments from the one or more ports. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130190 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ONE OR MORE COMPRESSIBLE VENTS - An access assembly is provided including a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end in mechanical cooperation with at least one slit seal member configured to create a fluid-tight seal in a first configuration. The access assembly also includes a first ring secured at the proximal end of the tubular member and a second ring secured at the distal end of the tubular member. The at least one slit seal member is configured to create an opening in a second configuration when forces are applied at opposing ends of the first ring. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130191 | EXPANDABLE ACCESS ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN INTERNAL THREAD MECHANISM - An access assembly is provided. The access assembly includes a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, the tubular member including a threading extending at least a portion of an internal length of the tubular member. The access assembly further includes a first ring secured at the proximal end of the tubular member and a second ring secured at the distal end of the tubular member. The first ring and the second ring are expandable rings. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130192 | INTRODUCER ASSEMBLY AND SHEATH THEREFOR - An introducer assembly ( | 2012-05-24 |
20120130193 | Two Part Thoracic Port Assembly - A surgical port for use during a thoracic surgery includes a first port element and a second port element. The first port element includes a first sidewall and a first flange that is positioned adjacent a proximal portion of the first sidewall. The first flange extends in a laterally outward direction. The second port element includes a second sidewall and a second flange that is positioned adjacent a distal portion of the second sidewall. The second flange extends in a laterally outward direction. The first port element is configured to securely couple to the second port element and each of the first and second sidewalls defines a passageway to allow a surgical instrument to pass therethrough. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130194 | Systems And Methods For Providing A Real-Time Health Risk Assessment - Systems and methods are provided for providing a real-time health risk assessment generated based on a plurality of health parameters entered via a plurality of health parameter controls. A health parameter entry interface includes a plurality of health parameter controls to enter values, where the values include demographic parameters, health history parameters, and family history parameters. A disease risk interface includes an alphanumeric depiction of risks of a person developing one or more health conditions based on values entered using the health parameter entry interface. A disease risk location identification interface includes a picture of a human body, where when a risk of a person developing a health condition is greater than a threshold, a graphic is displayed on the picture of the human body at a position associated with the health condition. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130195 | Vaginal Indicator to Detect Biomarkers of Good Health - A diagnostic kit for biomarkers of beneficial vaginal health is described. The kit includes a first detection zone within which a D-lactic acid detection signal is capable of being generated, wherein the presence or quantity of D-lactic acid, is determinable from the D-lactic acid detection signal. The kit further includes a second detection zone within which a hydrogen peroxide detection signal is capable of being generated, wherein the presence or quantity of hydrogen peroxide, is determinable from the hydrogen peroxide detection signal. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130196 | Mood Sensor - In particular embodiments, a method includes receiving and recording inputs identifying a mood of a person, a mood intensity level of the mood, an activity of the person coinciding with the mood, and time of the mood. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130197 | QUALITY MEASUREMENTS REPORTING FOR PATIENT CARE - A method for assisting a caregiver to satisfy one or more quality measures includes: selecting a quality measure; presenting, by a medical device, a first requirement associated with the quality measure to the caregiver; identifying, by the medical device, when the first requirement is satisfied; presenting a second requirement associated with the quality measure to the caregiver; identifying when the second requirement is satisfied; and selecting a billing code associated with the quality measure. Additional quality measures and/or requirements can also be addressed. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130198 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND MANAGING AN INDIVIDUAL AND PORTABLE HEALTH SCORE - Methods and systems for determining and managing an individual and portable health score are disclosed. The method may include receiving individual health data. The method may further include determining one or more relevant health factors in response to the individual health data. Furthermore, the method may include assigning relative weights to the one or more relevant health factors. Subsequently, the method may include determining a baseline health score based on the relative weights of the one or more relevant health factors and the individual health data. The method for determining a health score may include adjusting the baseline health score in response to one or more qualified health actions, condition overrides, and/or quality checking. The disclosure may enable a national standard for a unique health score that reflects the combination of an individual's health status and the value of the individual's actions. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130199 | Methods for Treating Chronic or Unresolvable Pain and/or Increasing the Pain Threshold in a Subject and Pharmaceutical Compositions for Use Therein - The invention relates to a method of reducing chronic inflammatory pain in a human subject with androgen deficiency symptoms comprising transdermally administering a pain-reducing amount of a composition comprising a bioactive androgen to the subject on a daily basis. The invention relates to a method of increasing the pain threshold of a human subject having symptoms of androgen deficiency comprising transdermally administering a composition comprising a pain threshold-increasing amount of a bioactive androgen to the subject with androgen deficiency symptoms on a daily basis. The invention may be used to treat males and females in order to alleviate chronic inflammatory pain or to raise the subject's pain threshold. The invention also relates to increasing the levels of endogenous opioid peptides in a human subject by administering an androgen composition to the subject. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130200 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED INFANT ASSESSMENT - A system for automatically assessing an infant includes a computer. The computer is configured to assess an infant's appearance and generate an appearance score based on the appearance assessment, assess the infant's pulse and generate a pulse score based on the pulse assessment, assess the infant's reaction to a stimulus and generate a grimace score based on the assessment of the infant's reaction to the stimulus, assess the infant's activity, and generate an activity score based on the activity assessment, and assess the infant's respiration and generate a respiration score based on the respiration assessment. The computer is also configured to generate a composite infant assessment based on the appearance score, the pulse score, the grimace score, the activity score and the respiration score. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130201 | Diagnosis and Monitoring of Dyspnea - In particular embodiments, a method includes accessing data streams from respiration sensors, accelerometers, or pulse oximeters monitoring a person's body, analyzing data sets collected from the person when the person is engaged in various activities, and determining the current dyspnea grade of the person. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130202 | Diagnosis and Monitoring of Musculoskeletal Pathologies - In particular embodiments, a method includes accessing data streams from accelerometers or kinesthetic sensors affixed to a person's body, analyzing data sets collected from the person when the person is engaged in various activities, and determining the current musculoskeletal pathology grade of the person. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130203 | Inductively-Powered Ring-Based Sensor - In particular embodiments, a system includes a sensor affixable to a person's body, where the sensor can wirelessly receive power from a power source and wirelessly transmit sensor information to a receiver. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130204 | SELF-CONTAINED PATIENT MONITOR - A device for continuous, uninterrupted patient monitoring includes a portable, self-contained Patient Worn Hub (PWH) device. The PWH is a compact, lightweight patient monitoring device designed to remain with the patient for the duration of care. Parameter measurement devices connect to the PWH. Third party parameter measurement devices connect to the PWH via the use of a connection assembly that translates the information provided by the third party device to the protocol embedded within the PWH. The PWH is able to communicate with a bedside monitor via wired cables or wirelessly. Measured values are shown on external displays and/or on an optional integrated PWH touchscreen display. The PWH includes internal memory for storage of patient data and trends. The PWH optionally includes a docking station for providing operating and battery charging power. The PWH is assigned to each patient and will remain with that patient across multiple departments throughout the care process, thus eliminating the need for re-cabling patients. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130205 | Method and Apparatus For Maintaining and Monitoring Sleep Quality During Therapeutic Treatments - The present invention monitors and interprets physiological signals and spontaneous breathing events to detect the onset of arousal. Once the onset of arousal is determined, the present invention determines adjustments that are needed in the operation of a therapeutic device to avoid or minimize arousals. In one embodiment, the present invention includes one or more sensors which detect a patient's physiological parameters, a controller which monitors and determines the onset of arousal based on the physiological variables received from the sensor, and a therapeutic treatment device which is controlled by the controller. The sensor can be a combination of one or more devices which are able to monitor a physiological parameter that is used by the present invention to determine the onset of arousal or the onset of a sleep disorder. The sensors can be integrated into one unit or may operate independent of the others. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130206 | MODULAR ANTENNA FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Subject matter such as a method or apparatus can include an implantable antenna assembly, comprising a dielectric shell including first and second substantially parallel outer face portions, and a third outer face portion extending between the first and second portions, a spiral conductor extending along the first, second, and third portions on a surface of the dielectric shell. The dielectric shell and spiral conductor can be configured to be mechanically attached to a dielectric compartment, such as configured to be coupled to a housing of an implantable medical device. In an example, the implantable antenna assembly is configured to be electrically coupled to an implantable telemetry circuit configured to wirelessly transfer information electromagnetically using the implantable telemetry antenna, such as included as a portion of an implantable medical device. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130207 | MICRO-NEEDLE DEVICE AND APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR APPLYING A MICRO-NEEDLE ELEMENT TO A SITE ON THE SKIN OF A SUBJECT - A micro-needle device ( | 2012-05-24 |
20120130208 | COEFFICENT DETERMINATION FOR BLOOD OXYGEN SATURATION AND TOTAL HEMOGLOBIN CONCENTRATION INDICES - A first concentration of a chromophore corresponding to a measurement volume of an optical sensor is determined. A second concentration of the chromophore is obtained in the vicinity of the measurement volume corresponding to a change in at least one of a total concentration of the chromophore and a relative concentration of a first form of the chromophore to the total concentration of the chromophore in the measurement volume. Light remittance measurements including a first light wavelength and a second light wavelength are obtained corresponding to the first chromophore concentration and the second chromophore concentration. A coefficient for computing an index of a change in the chromophore concentration is computed using the difference between the first and second chromophore concentrations and the first and second light remittance measurements. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130209 | Implantable Sensor Unit - A sensor unit functionally stable in an implant, for performing qualitative and/or quantitative in vivo determination of an analyte, including a connection area ( | 2012-05-24 |
20120130210 | Sensor for measuring amount of substance in blood and method of making the sensor - Sensor and method for measuring amount of substance in blood. The sensor comprises a base element having a surface, and at least one light emitting diode emitting at pre-determined wavelength, and a photodetector which is sensitive to the pre-determined wavelength. The at least one light emitting diode comprises at least one emissive layer having been printed onto the surface. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130211 | Biological Signal Measuring Apparatus and Biological Signal Measuring Method - A biological signal measuring apparatus includes: a light emitter which emits at least two light beams having different wavelengths to living tissue of a subject; a light receiver which receives the light beams that are emitted from the light emitter, and which converts at least one of the light beams to at least one electric signal that corresponds to a reception light intensity of the at least one of the light beams; a detector which detects temporal variation of the reception light intensity from the electric signal; a selector which selects a pulse oximeter mode in which at least one of an oxygen saturation and a pulse rate is calculated and a capillary refilling time measurement mode in which a capillary refilling time is calculated; and a calculator which, based on the temporal variation of the reception light intensity, performs a calculation in the mode that is selected by the selector. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130212 | NON-INVASIVE MONITORING OF BLOOD METABOLITE LEVELS - Solutions for non-invasively monitoring blood metabolite levels of a patient are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes: repeatedly measuring a plurality of electromagnetic impedance readings with a sensor array from: an epidermis layer of a patient and one of a dermis layer or a subcutaneous layer of the patient, until a difference between the readings exceeds a threshold; calculating an impedance value representing the difference using an equivalent circuit model and individual adjustment factor data representative of a physiological characteristic of the patient; and determining a blood metabolite level of the patient from the impedance value and a blood metabolite level algorithm, the blood metabolite level algorithm including blood metabolite level data versus electromagnetic impedance data value correspondence of the patient. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130213 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR - An electrochemical sensor includes a base plate including one end portion and another end portion, an electrode portion formed on the one end portion of the base plate, a connecting portion, formed on the another end portion of the base plate, for electrically connecting the electrode portion to a monitoring instrument, and an attaching portion formed on the another end portion, the attached portion being employed for attaching the another end portion to the monitoring instrument in a state where the one end portion is enabled to swing relatively to the monitoring instrument. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130214 | ANALYTE SENSOR - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130215 | Optical measurement of parameters related to motion of light-scattering particles within a fluid by manipulating analog electrical signals - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for optical measurement of a parameter related to motion of light-scattering particles within a fluid by manipulating analog electrical signals. In some embodiments, first and second analog signals are respectively obtained from first and second photodetectors respectively located at first and second locations. A technique is disclosed for boosting a fraction of an analog electrical signal attributable to light scattering fluctuations and/or to stochastic effects and/or to speckle measurements and/or to DLS measurements. According to this technique, a hybrid analog signal or a difference analog signals is obtained from the first and second analog signals, and is analyzed. Exemplary fluids include but are not limited to biological fluids (e.g. blood plasma). Teachings disclosed herein may be employed in vitro or in vivo. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130216 | BITE BLOCK - A bite block for use during intraopeartive monitoring of nerves is provided. The bite block is formed of a resilient material to inhibit injury to one or more teeth or the tongue of the patient. The bite block includes at least one access port angled with the respect to a plane and sized to slidingly receive an electrode. The electrode may be advanced through the access port and into the tongue of the patient. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130217 | MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING ELECTRODES MOUNTED THEREON AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THEREFOR - Medical devices, methods of manufacturing medical devices, and systems comprising medical devices are provided. The device comprises a shaft having a major lumen sized to receive a second medical device and an electrode mounted thereon. The shaft includes an inner liner and outer layer. The method of manufacture includes forming a shaft by forming an inner liner and an outer layer by covering the inner liner with a polymeric material. The method further includes mounting an electrode onto the shaft of the device, and then heating and cooling the shaft. The system comprises a medical device having a shaft and an electrode mounted thereon. The shaft has a major lumen sized to receive another device. The system further comprises an electronic control unit configured to receive signals from the electrode and to determine a position of the electrode and/or monitor electrophysiological data. | 2012-05-24 |
20120130218 | Medical devices having an electroanatomical system imaging element mounted thereon - Medical devices and systems comprising medical devices are provided. The device comprises a shaft having a major lumen sized to receive a second medical device and an electroanatomical system imaging element mounted thereon. The shaft includes an inner liner and outer layer. The system comprises a medical device having a shaft and an electroanatomical system imaging element mounted thereon. The shaft has a major lumen sized to receive another device. The system further comprises an electroanatomical navigation system configured to receive signals from the electroanatomical system imaging element and to determine a position of the electroanatomical system imaging element and/or monitor electrophysiological data. | 2012-05-24 |