25th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 62 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130158374 | System for Glycated Protein Detection - A method of detecting the presence of glycated proteins or peptides (GPs) in a sample comprises carrying out the steps of assessing the sample for fluorescence, subjecting the sample to UV radiation, and reassessing the sample for an increase in fluorescence relative to any fluorescence assessed in said first assessing step, an increase in fluorescence at said reassessing step being indicative of the presence of GPs. The method may be useful for detecting disease such as diabetes. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158375 | Alarm Processor for Detection of Adverse Hemodynamic Effects of Cardiac Arrhythmia - The disclosed embodiments relate to an apparatus and method for providing a warning. In one example, an apparatus includes a sensor, which is configured to be coupled to a body of a patient and to output a photoplethysmograph signal, which is indicative of pulse waveforms in the body. The apparatus also includes a processor, which is coupled to process the photoplethysmograph signal so as to identify sequential pulse waveforms in the signal, the processor detecting a cardiac arrhythmia based on identifying a shape feature of the pulse waveform occurring simultaneously with a change in rate or rhythm of the pulse waveforms or an electrocardiographic waveform, and to output a warning responsive to the simultaneous occurrence. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158376 | Temperature-Compensated Analyte Monitoring Devices, Systems, and Methods Thereof - Methods, devices and systems related providing accurate glucose levels in view of temperatures that may adversely affect glucose value. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158377 | Drug Delivery and Substance Transfer Facilitated by Nano-Enhanced Device Having Aligned Carbon Nanotubes Protruding from Device Surface - The present invention relates to a nano-enhanced device for substance transfer between the device and a tissue. The device comprises a substrate with substantially aligned carbon nanotubes anchored within the substrate, and with at least one end of the carbon nanotubes protruding from the substrate. The protruding nanotube ends may be coated with a drug for delivery of the drug into body tissue. The present invention may be incorporated into an angioplasty catheter balloon or into a patch that is worn on the skin. The carbon nanotubes can be grouped in clusters to effectively form nano-needles which can transfer fluid to or from the subdermal tissue. The nano-needles can be used in conjunction with a sensor to ascertain body fluid information such as pH, glucose level, etc. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158378 | IONIC BARRIER FOR FLOATING GATE IN VIVO BIOSENSORS - An ion-sensitive sensor includes a dielectric layer comprising Al | 2013-06-20 |
20130158379 | SELF-HOLDING MEDICAL DEVICE CONTROL HANDLE WITH CAM ACTUATED CLUTCH MECHANISM - A medical device control handle has a first actuation assembly and a second actuation assembly, wherein each assembly has a shaft that is axially aligned but not rotationally coupled with the other shaft. The first actuation assembly includes a first actuation member and a clutch mechanism having a friction disk for generating frictional torque in rendering the first actuation member self-holding. The first actuation member has a cam portion adapted to impart translational motion and rotational motion for disengaging the clutch mechanism upon pivotation of the first actuation member, thus allowing rotation of the first shaft to manipulate a feature of the medical device, for example, deflection. The second actuation assembly includes a second actuation member and a translating member that is responsive to rotation of the second shaft so as to manipulate another feature of the medical device. The second actuation member is also self holding. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158380 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTION DEVICE - A biological information detection device includes a main body portion, a heartbeat detection portion, provided integrally with the main body portion, which has electrodes that come into contact with a biological surface, and a fixing band, detachably provided to the main body portion, which mounts the main body portion and the heartbeat detection portion to a human body. The main body portion and the heartbeat detection portion are integrally provided through a mechanical connection convex portion that mechanically connects the main body portion and the heartbeat detection portion to each other, and an electrical connection portion that electrically connect the main body portion and the electrodes of the heartbeat detection portion. A relative positional relationship between the mechanical connection convex portion and the electrical connection portion is set so as not to be arranged alongside a load direction of external force acting on the mechanical connection convex portion. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158381 | External Pressure Measurement System and Method for an Intraocular Implant - An IOP monitoring device for implantation in an eye of a patient may include a first tube having a first opening, the first tube being configured to extend into an anterior chamber of the eye and extend to a first sensor outside the anterior chamber. The first sensor may be in fluid communication with the first opening of the first tube. The device also may include a second tube having an opening spaced from a second sensor. The opening of the second tube may be configured to be exposed to a pressure representative of atmospheric pressure, with the second sensor being in fluid communication with the second opening. In one aspect, a patch is attachable to a globe of the eye and configured to lie over the opening of the second tube and secure the opening in place in the eye. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158382 | Medical Treatment System With Non-Coplanar Capability - Systems and methods for delivering coplanar and non-coplanar medical treatments are described in which a rotating member is engaged with an angularly displaced treatment ring including at least one treatment device, whereby rotation of the rotating member and the treatment ring or treatment device combine to allow non-coplanar therapy to be delivered to a patient. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158383 | BOND-SELECTIVE VIBRATIONAL PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An imaging system, including a radiation source configured to output a signal that can non-invasively and selectively cause overtone excitation of molecules based on a predetermined chemical bond, and an ultrasound detector configured to non-invasively detect an acoustic signal generated by vibrational energy caused by the selective overtone excitation of the molecules and further configured to convert the acoustic signal into an image. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158384 | Systems and Methods for Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Methods and apparatus for operating an MRI system is provided. The disclosure provides a diffusion-prepared driven-equilibrium preparation for an imaging volume and acquiring 3-dimensional k-space data from said prepared volume by a plurality of echoplanar readouts of stimulated echoes. An excitation radio-frequency signal and first and second inversion RF signals are provided to define a field-of-view (FOV). | 2013-06-20 |
20130158385 | Therapeutic Ultrasound for Use with Magnetic Resonance - Therapeutic ultrasound applicator is provided for use with magnetic resonance system. An array of many elements, such as a multi-dimensional array, is used. To avoid cabling, the transmitters are positioned at the array. The array and transmitters are shielded to reduce interference. To avoid large inductors for the many elements, an acoustic matching layer may be sized to provide a desired phase angle or electrical impedance matching. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158386 | SYSTEM FOR ENSURING PRECISION IN MEDICAL TREATMENT - A system for ensuring precision in medical treatment of a patient comprising one or more clusters of targets attached to a patient, a strapping mechanism or a carrier defining a patient-fixed coordinate system. The system also includes a first electro-optical measurement system for observing the one or more clusters of targets and local reference markers of an imaging system to determine the relationship between the patient-fixed coordinate system and a coordinate system of the imaging system, whereby a location to be treated inside the patient can be calculated in the patient-fixed coordinate system. The system further includes a second electro-optical measurement system for observing the one or more clusters of targets and local reference markers of a treatment system, whereby the location to be treated inside the patient can be calculated in a coordinate system of a treatment system. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158387 | MRI THERMAL IMAGING OF WATER TISSUE AND FAT TISSUE USING TRANSVERSE RELAXOMETRY DATA AND PROTON RESONANCE FREQUENCY SHIFT DATA - An apparatus ( | 2013-06-20 |
20130158388 | NEEDLE GUIDANCE FOR MOLECULAR IMAGING - A system and method for biopsy or other needle guidance procedures for molecular imaging. A molecular imaging system having one or more radiation detectors for scanning tissue within a region of interest is provided, as well as a hollow needle for performing a medical procedure on the tissue, and a radioisotope in substantially liquid form. The radioisotope is introduced into the lumen of the needle, and the radiation emitted from the radioisotope contained in the needle lumen is detected using the molecular imaging system so that the needle can be guided into the region of interest. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158389 | MULTI-SEGMENT SLANT HOLE COLLIMATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TUMOR ANALYSIS IN RADIOTRACER-GUIDED BIOPSY - A system and method for molecular breast imaging (MBI) provides enhanced tumor analysis and, optionally, a real-time biopsy guidance. The system includes a detector head including a gamma ray detector and a multisegment collimator in a collimator frame. The collimator contains multiple collimation sections that have respectively different collimating characteristic and that are individually repositionable with respect to the detector. An image of the tissue acquired with the system may include spatially separate image portions containing image information about the same portion of the imaged tissue. A system of mounting the multisegment collimator in the detector head includes a collimator tray that is laterally moveable within the frame and/or slidable in and out of the frame. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158390 | ULTRASONIC NEEDLE GUIDING APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM - An apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a vibrator configured to vibrate a needle, an ultrasonic scanhead configured to transmit ultrasonic pulses and to receive return signals, and an ultrasonic system coupled to the ultrasonic scanhead. The ultrasonic system comprises a transmitter and receiver module coupled to the ultrasonic scanhead, a displacement estimation module coupled to the transmitter and receiver module, and a display coupled to the displacement estimation module. The transmitter and receiver module is configured to supply energizing pulses to the ultrasonic scanhead to transmit the ultrasonic pulses and to receive electrical signals produced by the ultrasonic scanhead according to the return signals. The displacement estimation module is configured to calculate motion displacements based on phase differences of the electrical signals. The display is configured to display an image according to the motion displacements. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158391 | IMAGE PROCESSING UNIT FOR OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY - An image processing unit for optical tomography is applicable in miniaturized diffusion optical tomography devices. It includes an image reconstructor and an image post-processor. The image reconstructor receives a plurality of optical signals generated from an reaction of an object under test with irradiating light and an inverse solution matrix of an image model of the object, and obtains scalar product on each of the optical signals and the inverse solution matrix through a sub-frame algorithm to generate an original image corresponding to the object. Then, the image post-processor performs a Gaussian extended algorithm on the original image to output a final image. With the image reconstruction and image post-processing of the present invention, slowing down of computation speed due to miniaturization of the conventional optical tomography techniques can be avoided, while providing good quality in the output image. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158392 | Reciprocating Drive Optical Scanner for Surgical Endoprobes - A microsurgical endoprobe and method for use are provided. The microsurgical endoprobe may have a cannula assembly with a proximal element and a distal element coupled to a mechanical actuator. The microsurgical endoprobe may be configured to rotate at least one of the proximal element and the distal element in a first direction for an arc period, perform a microsurgical procedure on the tissue, and rotate the at least one of the proximal element and the distal element in a second direction opposite to the first direction for the arc period. The microsurgical endoprobe may include a hand-piece having a motor with a cannula assembly coupled to the hand-piece. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158393 | Concentric Drive Scanning Probe - An endoprobe for microsurgical procedures is provided, including a hand-piece having a concentric drive having a proximal coupling and a distal coupling and a cannula assembly coupled to the hand-piece. The cannula assembly may include an outer tube having a longitudinal axis and an inner tube positioned within the outer tube, the distal coupling providing a first rotation to the outer tube about the longitudinal axis and the proximal coupling providing a second rotation to the inner tube within the outer tube. According to embodiments disclosed herein a method for scanning a light beam using a cannula assembly as described above is also provided. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158394 | Devices, Systems and Methods to Detect and Reduce or Prevent Entry of Inflammatory Mediators into Milk Ducts - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for measurement and reduction or prevention of fluid movement in lactiferous ducts, detection of diseased conditions in the breasts, and treatments thereof. Such techniques, methods and devices are applicable to a variety of conditions including carcinomas. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158395 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS OF TREATING AND/OR DIAGNOSING OF ANORECTAL DISORDERS, AND DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INSERTION OF SUCH - A medical instrument for treating and/or diagnosing anorectal disorders which comprises a slender member that is sized and shaped for being placed in the anal canal of a patient, along at least a portion of the anal sphincter, so that an outer surface of the slender member is in contact with inner walls of the anal canal. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158396 | MULTI-ANGULATED CATHETER - The present invention is directed to a multi-angulated catheter and methods of using the multi-angulated catheter. The multi-angulated catheter is so dimensioned as to facilitate accessing the left ventricle from an arm of a patient. The multi-angulated catheter generally includes in order: (a) a coiled end; (b) a first straight portion having a first straight portion length; (c) a first shaft including a distal end connected to the first straight portion and a proximal end opposite the distal end, the first shaft and the first straight portion defining a first obtuse angle, the first shaft having a first shaft length; and (d) a second shaft connected to the first shaft on said proximal end. The catheter is flexible so as to afford being straightened when it is advanced over a guide wire. The catheter resiliently returns to a multi-angulated position after the guide wire is withdrawn. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158397 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO AUTOMATICALLY LOAD USER SETTINGS TO WIRELESS ULTRASOUND PROBE - An ultrasound imaging system is provided, including a beamformer in communication with a transducer probe to acquire ultrasound image data for communication by a transceiver. An identity server can include a series of profiles each including a unique identifier of an external environment and a unique predefined system setting of the system. A tracking system can scan for a first tag having a unique identifier of a user of the system and for a second tag having a unique identifier of the patient. The identity server is operable to select a match of one of the series of profiles based on the acquired unique identifier and automatically communicate the profile to the transceiver for automatic activation of the system settings to the ultrasound imaging system. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158398 | MEDICAL IMAGING DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS AND MEDICAL IMAGING DIAGNOSIS METHOD FOR PROVIDING DIAGNOSTIC BASIS - A medical imaging diagnosis apparatus and a medical imaging diagnosing method for providing a diagnostic basis are provided. The medical imaging diagnosis apparatus for providing a diagnostic basis includes an extraction unit configured to extract one or more image descriptors from a target medical image, a diagnosis unit configured to derive a comprehensive diagnostic result for the target medical image using one or more diagnostic rules, each of the diagnostic rules including one or more of the extracted image descriptors, and an individual diagnostic result corresponding to the one or more of the extracted image descriptors, and a display unit configured to display the derived comprehensive diagnostic result together with the diagnostic rules used in deriving the comprehensive diagnostic result. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158399 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF RETRIEVING AND DISPLAYING HEART FUNCTION TEST PERIOD - The present invention provides an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including a bio-signal analyzing section sequentially acquiring a bio-signal from a bio-signal acquiring section over a plurality of cycles to evaluate stability of a heart function in one cycle between particular signal waveforms of the bio-signal and one cycle between particular signal waveforms adjacent to the one cycle between the particular signal waveforms, selecting the one cycle between the particular signal waveforms and one cycle between the particular signal waveforms adjacent to the one cycle between the particular signal waveforms as a test period for the heart function based on the content of the evaluation, and associating the selected test period with a time phase of the bio-signal. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158400 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING ULTRASONIC IMAGE - To provide an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus capable of producing a three-dimensional image of an object for an organ region within a range of elasticity values desired by an operator and allowing the operator to recognize the region easily, elasticity value data included in a desired elasticity value range among elasticity value data constituting a volume data are selected and rendered. Whereby, a three-dimensional elasticity image in the set elasticity value range is produced. An area corresponding to the elasticity value range is displayed on at least one of a two-dimensional elasticity image and a section image. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158401 | ULTRASONIC PERCUTANEOUS ENTERAL FEEDING TUBE - Among other things, a gastrostomy tube including a feeding tube that spans between an outer retention device and an inner retention device is disclosed. Embodiments of the inner retention device include an ultrasonic marker positioned within the inner retention device. The inner retention device and the ultrasonic marker have a variety of shapes or embodiments. The ultrasonic marker positioned in the inner retention device eliminates or reduces the use of fluoroscopy or endoscopy to position and later verify the location of the gastrostomy tube in a patient. Beneficially, the health risks associated with fluoroscopy and endoscopy are thereby eliminated or reduced with their associated disuse thereof. Moreover, the use of expensive hospital suites or operating rooms is eliminated or reduced with the use of portable ultrasound equipment that can be transported to a patient's bedside for verification of the location of the ultrasonic marker. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158402 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ESTIMATING GESTATION AGE OF A FETUS - Methods, systems and computer program products for estimating the gestational age of a fetus are provided. According to one embodiment, the method generates a component image from a segmented ultrasound image of a fetal head. The component image includes one or more edges. The method then identifies a third ventricle within the component image. The method estimates a length of a bi-parietal diameter, based at least in part on the orientation of the third ventricle. Thereafter, the method estimates the gestational age of the fetus. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158403 | Method for Obtaining a Three-Dimensional Velocity Measurement of a Tissue - A method for obtaining a three-dimensional velocity measurement of a tissue from an ultrasound device comprising generating a set of correlation-velocity transfer functions from a first image plane and a second image plane, each image plane characterizing the tissue, wherein the set of correlation-velocity transfer functions can be applied to situations of constant ultrasound beam profile and/or periodic flow patterns; collecting, using the ultrasound device, an ultrasound measurement image; determining a set of in-plane velocity vectors and a set of speckle correlation values mapped to the ultrasound measurement image; determining a set of out-of-plane velocity vectors, corresponding to the set of in-plane velocity vectors, by applying the set of correlation-velocity transfer functions to the set of speckle correlation values; and generating, for the ultrasound measurement image, a three-dimensional velocity measurement from the sets of in-plane and out-of-plane velocity vectors. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158404 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING - Under one aspect, an ultrasound system for producing a representation of an object includes: a concave transducer array configured to transmit ultrasonic pulses into the object and to receive ultrasonic pulses from the object, the ultrasonic pulses from the object containing structural information about the object, each transducer in the array generating an output signal representative of a portion of the structural information about the object; a multi-focal lens structure for focusing the transmitted ultrasonic pulses; a multiplexing structure in operable communication with the concave transducer array and including logic for coupling the output signals from at least one pair of transducers in the concave transducer array; and a beamformer in operable communication with the multiplexing structure and including logic for constructing a representation of structural information about the object based on the coupled output signals from the multiplexing structure. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158405 | 3D View of 2D Ultrasound Images - A method includes generating a single three dimensional perspective or axonometric image based on at least two two-dimensional intersecting scanplanes. A rendering engine includes a view processor that generates a single three dimensional perspective image based on at least two two-dimensional intersecting scanplanes. An ultrasound imaging system includes a transducer array, including at least two one dimensional transducer arrays, each receiving echoes corresponding to different intersecting scanplanes, a scan converter that scan converts the echoes into a format for display on a monitor, and a view processor that combines the intersecting scanplanes to form a single three dimensional perspective image. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158406 | FETAL HEART MONITORING RANGE - An approximate distance between an ultrasonic transducer and a fetal heart is determined. A range of distances from the ultrasonic transducer is sensed using the ultrasonic transducer, wherein the range has a minimum distance based upon the approximate distance. A heart rate of the fetal heart is monitored using ultrasonic echo signals from the range. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158407 | MATERNAL CONTRIBUTION DETECTION DURING FETAL HEART MONITORING - A fetal heart signal contribution is determined from an ultra sound signal by suppressing any maternal contribution from the ultrasound signal. The fetal heart signal contribution is canceled or subtracted from the ultrasound signal. An alarm is outputted based upon a result of the cancellation. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158408 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - An ultrasonic diagnostic device is provided. The ultrasonic diagnostic device includes an ultrasonic probe configured to send and receive ultrasonic waves to and from a test subject, a sensor provided in the ultrasonic probe and configured to detect a dynamic state of the ultrasonic probe, a dynamic analysis section configured to analyze the dynamic state of the ultrasonic probe based on a detection signal of the sensor, and a control section configured to perform a control operation of the ultrasonic diagnostic device corresponding to the dynamic state of the ultrasonic probe as identified from the analysis by the dynamic analysis section. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158409 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING ANALOG BEAMFORMING - A method and apparatus for performing analog beamforming is provided. According to the method and apparatus, the analog beamforming is effectively performed by using as small a number of devices as possible and by processing a relatively small amount of data. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158410 | ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE - An ultrasound endoscope has a transducer unit that has a top surface, a bottom surface and a side surface connecting the top surface and the bottom surface, and performs transmission and reception of ultrasound on a top surface side, a cable that is for transmitting and receiving an electrical signal to and from the transducer unit and is connected to the side surface, a conductive shield case that has a lead-out port for leading out the cable, and a flexible extension portion extended from at least the top surface side of the lead-out port, and covers the side surface and the bottom surface, and a housing that holds a transducer unit | 2013-06-20 |
20130158411 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - Measuring is performed by bringing a gel pad GP which is an acoustic coupling medium into contact with a measuring portion which has concavities and convexities and by sending and receiving ultrasound from a probe via the gel pad GP. At this time, the contact pressure of the probe and the gel pad GP is detected using pressure sensors which are provided in the probe (first pressure sensor and second pressure sensor). Then, ultrasound focusing is performed using the detected pressure of the pressure sensors. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158412 | TISSUE INTERFACE SYSTEMS FOR OPTICAL MEASUREMENT OF PHYSIOLOGICAL BLOOD PARAMETERS - Systems and methods for measuring a physiological parameter of tissue in a patient are provided herein. In a first example, tissue interface pad for applying optical signals to tissue of a patient is provided. The tissue interface pad includes a first surface configured to interface with the tissue of the patient and further includes a first guide channel disposed generally parallel to a second guide channel. The first guide channel is configured to route an input optical fiber to a first location and optically couple an end of the input optical fiber to the tissue at the first location. The second guide channel is configured to route an output optical fiber to a second location and optically couple an end of the output optical fiber to the tissue at the second location. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158413 | OPTICAL MEASUREMENT OF PHYSIOLOGICAL BLOOD PARAMETERS - Systems and methods for measuring a physiological parameter of tissue in a patient are provided herein, such as a system to optically analyze tissue of a patient. An example system includes a tissue interface assembly configured to emit an input optical signal into the tissue, receive a reference optical signal and a measurement optical signal from the tissue, and transfer the reference optical signal and the measurement optical signal to the optical link. The optical link is configured to transfer the reference optical signal and the measurement optical signal. The transceiver is configured to receive and convert the optical signals into digital signals. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158414 | MEDICAL DEVICE WITH SLOTTED MEMORY METAL TUBE - A series of medical instruments can be made with the use of shape memory tube with a transformation temperature that is above or below ambient temperature. In the first case, the material behaves with the shape memory effect and in the second case the behavior is superelastic. The wall of the tube has been provided with a plurality of slots in specific places, often near or at the distal end of the instrument, and in specific arrangements which allow local variations in diameter, shape, and/or length. These variations can either be caused by the memory effect during temperature change or by superelastic behavior during change of the mechanical influences on the memory metal by the surrounding material. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158415 | BALLISTOCARDIOGRAM ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR UTILIZING BALLISTOCARDIOGRAM FOR VEHICLE USING THE SAME - A ballistocardiogram (BCG) analysis apparatus, method, and system is provided for utilizing the BCG for a vehicle. A basic pattern is selected when measurement of a BCG is initiated. Data about BCG is measured for a predetermined period of time. Whether the basic pattern is suitable for the measured data is determined by comparing the measured data with the basic pattern. If the basic pattern is suitable for the measured BCG data, continuous data about the BCG is collected. Signal processing is performed based on pattern matching using the continuous data. A biological condition of the examinee is recognized using results of the signal processing. A posture of the examinee is measured, and if the posture of the examinee has changed, a pattern DB is searched, the basic pattern is changed to a suitable pattern, and then signal processing is performed. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158416 | ADVANCED PATIENT MANAGEMENT FOR DEFINING, IDENTIFYING AND USING PREDETERMINED HEALTH-RELATED EVENTS - Systems, devices and methods for defining, identifying and using health-related significant events are disclosed. One aspect is a programmable device having machine executable instructions for performing a method to assist with managing a patient's health. In various embodiments, at least one previously-defined event is detected based on a number of acquired health-related parameters. The at least one detected event is recorded with an associated time when the at least one detected significant event occurred. An action is triggered based on the at least one detected event. The at least one detected event is displayed with at least one trended health-related parameter in a single display area. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158417 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR AUTOMATIC NON-INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT - A method, apparatus and computer program product are disclosed for non-invasively determining blood pressure of a subject. To improve the specificity of automatic blood pressure determinations in a patient monitor provided with a non-invasive blood pressure determination unit, a physiological index indicative of sympathetic activity is derived from a subject, variations in the physiological index are monitored, and the blood pressure determination unit is instructed to initiate blood pressure determination when the variations fulfill a predetermined condition. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158418 | BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT METHOD - In an ultrasound blood pressure monitor, a blood pressure diameter measurement section measures blood pressure diameter of a radial artery which is a measurement target based on reception results of ultrasound from an ultrasound sensor. In addition, a pressurizing section adds a pressure from a body surface so that the radial artery is pressed. Then, a correlation formula, which expresses a relationship between blood vessel diameter and blood pressure of the radial artery under pressurization by the pressurizing section, is found and stored in a storage section. Then, a blood pressure calculation section calculates blood pressure using the blood vessel diameter which is measured under pressurization and storage data in the storage section by controlling the pressurization operation of the pressurizing section. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158419 | APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION - An apparatus for evaluating a vascular endothelial function, includes: a cuff pressure controlling unit configured to perform continuous pressure stimulation on a part of a body of a subject for a predetermined time, by using a cuff adapted to be wrapped around the part of the body of the subject; a cuff pressure detecting unit configured to detect a cuff pressure from an output of a pressure sensor connected to the cuff; a pulse wave detecting unit configured to detect a pulse wave from the output of the pressure sensor; and an analyzing unit configured to evaluate the vascular endothelial function by comparing vessel viscoelastic indexes which are obtained from the pulse wave detected in two of zones before, during, and after the pressure stimulation, and which exclude an amplitude of the pulse wave. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158420 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYSIS AND RECONSTRUCTION OF VARIABLE PULSE-WIDTH SIGNALS WITH FINITE-RATES-OF-INNOVATION - Systems and methods are described herein for defining and parameterizing signals or system responses containing pulses of varying width. The parameters may define the signal and therefore can be equated to a compressed version of the original signal. Storage of the parameters as a compressed version of the signal requires less storage space, making storage of signals more memory efficient | 2013-06-20 |
20130158421 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING CARDIOVASCULAR PERFORMANCE IN REAL TIME AND CHARACTERIZED BY CONVERSION OF SURFACE POTENTIAL INTO MULTI-CHANNELS - A system and method for evaluating cardiovascular performance in real time and characterized by conversion of a surface potential into multi-channels are introduced. The system includes an electrocardiographic signal measuring unit, a reconstruction unit, and a parameter computation and assessment unit. The reconstruction unit reconstructs electrocardiographic signals (ECG signals) recorded by the electrocardiographic signal measuring unit, such that the ECG signals are reconstructed as ones located at different spatial positions but actually not having a channel. The method includes calculating a variation manifested spatially during an interval between a Q wave and a T wave of an ECG signal against time with a parameter computation and assessment algorithm, to evaluate its discreteness degree and thereby diagnose cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and locate lesions thereof. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158422 | System for Cardiac Arrhythmia Detection and Characterization - A system for analyzing cardiac electrophysiological signals includes an acquisition processor for acquiring signal data representing heart electrical activity over multiple heart cycles. An individual heart cycle comprises a signal portion between successive sequential R waves. A time interval detector uses a signal peak detector for detecting multiple successive time intervals including individual time intervals comprising a time interval between a first peak occurring in a first heart cycle and a second peak occurring in at least one of, (a) a successive sequential second heart cycle and (b) a third heart cycle successive and sequential to the second heart cycle. A data processor processes the multiple detected successive time intervals by, determining at least one interval parameter of, a mean, variance and standard deviation of the time intervals and generating an alert message in response to the interval parameter. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158423 | Mobile wellness device - The invention is directed to a system for acquiring electrical footprint of the heart, electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) and heart rate variability monitoring, incorporated into a mobile device accessory. The ECG signal is conveniently acquired and transmitted to a server via the mobile device, offering accurate heart rate variability biofeedback measurement which is portable and comfortable during normal daily life. The invention provides a reliable tool for applications such as wellness, meditation, relaxation, sports and fitness training, and stress-relief therapy where accurate heart rate variability measurement is desired. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158424 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING RESPIRATORY INFORMATION - The invention proposes a method of detecting respiratory information of a user. The method comprises a step of instructing the user to perform on a device a movement reflecting his respiratory action; a step of generating by said device, a signal reflecting said movement; and a step of deriving the user's respiratory information from said signal. By using this method, the respiratory information is easily detected without attaching any sensor on the user's chest. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158425 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING ELECTROTHERAPY - A circumferential electrode includes a moisture-containing layer comprising a first side and an electrically conductive layer on the moisture-containing layer, the electrically conductive layer including a second side and a third side opposite the second side, the third side of the electrically conductive layer contacting the first side of the moisture-containing layer. The circumferential electrode further includes a barrier layer on the electrically conductive layer, the barrier layer including a fourth side adjacent to the second side of the electrically conductive layer. The circumferential electrode further includes a bulk region and a border region, the border region completely surrounding the bulk region, and the electrically conductive layer is in the bulk region but is not in the border region. The circumferential electrode can be part of an electrotherapy system which can be used to apply various current waveforms to patients in order to treat a variety of ailments and conditions. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158426 | PRESSURE SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A device for detecting rhinitis in a human subject includes an inflatable member that, in a first state, is configured to be introducible into the nasal cavity of the human subject; an expansion member configured to expand the inflatable member to an expanded, second state within the nasal cavity such that the inflatable member abuts against the tissue of the nasal cavity, and a pressure sensing member configured to measure a pressure exerted on the inflatable member by the tissue of the nasal cavity. A system for detecting rhinitis and methods for analyzing tissue response pressure, detecting rhinitis, predicting the efficacy of a planned rhinitis treatment and evaluating the efficacy of a previous rhinitis treatment are provided. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158427 | CATHETER SET COMPRISING GUIDE WIRE - The present invention relates to a catheter set for nerve treatment used for delivering a stimulus or a drug to nerves in the human body. According to the present invention, the catheter set for nerve treatment includes: a catheter capable of delivering a drug to a target nerve through a tube line, having a tube shape; a cylindrical cannula for supporting the catheter when inserted into the body tissue while slidably accommodating the catheter inside; a conductive guide wire to be accommodated inside the catheter, having one exposed end; and a conductive first stimulator connector for delivering an electric stimulus to the one exposed end of the guide wire, electrically connected to the other end of the guide wire. Therefore, it is possible to accurately place the end of the catheter at the location of the target nerve, to prevent the end of the catheter from deviating from the target nerve during an operation, and to finely adjust the location of the catheter even after removing the cannula. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158428 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EVALUATING THE INTEGRITY OF A UTERINE CAVITY - Methods, systems and devices for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity. A method comprises introducing transcervically a probe into a patient's uterine cavity, providing a flow of a fluid (e.g., CO | 2013-06-20 |
20130158429 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CERVICAL CELL AND TISSUE SAMPLING - The present invention comprises methods and devices comprising a cutting element used to contact circumferentially and longitudinally the surface walls of the endocervical canal to provide for broad and complete contact of the intended surface with the device, resulting in attainment of a sufficient volume and comprehensive tissue sample for analysis as an endocervical curettage or screening pap smear. The device may provide for a reservoir for the obtained sample to be contained when removing from the cervical canal and vagina. The device may be comprised of a detachable means or be of a material that allows the user to cut the sampling head of the device for placement in collection means to maximize the amount of tissue or cells being sent to the laboratory for analysis. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158430 | AUTONOMOUS, AMBULATORY ANALYTE MONITOR OR DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The invention relates to analyte monitoring/drug delivery device. The invention is suited for monitoring various blood constituents such as glucose. The device has a housing that at least partially encloses a plurality of microneedles disposed on a carrier and an electronics portion. Each microneedle is in fluid communication with a corresponding microchannel. Each microneedle is individually addressable. That is, each microneedle can be extended and retracted individually via an actuator. The invention can optionally provide for calibration without intervention of the user and can also provide for semi-continuous monitoring for day and night time. The invention can provide up to four, or more, weeks of operation. The invention can provide for a device that is relatively small in size, and therefore unobtrusive. The invention can also provide for device with remote control and interactive electronics. The invention may be also used for the delivery of various pharmaceutical agents. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158431 | SAMPLE COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF - A sample collection system capable of collecting, storing and dispensing a liquid sample is disclosed. The collection system includes a collector composed of a material which has the unique ability to express constituents of interest at levels which are more concentrated than their levels in the fluid samples from which they are expressed, where the expressed highly concentrated sample can then be used with modern rapid screening/testing protocols, such as solid phase assays, to test for the constituents of interest. Thus, it is now possible to obtain analytes of interest, such as the HIV protein antibodies, from saliva samples at concentrations that are representative of that found in serum or plasma. The collector is sized and shaped to fit within a recovery container, which, in turn, is sized and shaped to fit within a collection tube. The recovery container includes an aperture which does not permit passage of fluid under ambient conditions, but facilitates transfer thereof when subject to pressure. An optional channel within the collection tube facilitates dispensing of the sample for further processing. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158432 | BODY FLUID MONITORING AND SAMPLING DEVICES AND METHODS - An integrated monitoring and body fluid sampling device constructed to permit digital as well as alternate-site body fluid sampling and analysis, the device comprising: a housing; at least one skin-penetration member; and a member constructed for the application of circumferential or vacuum pressure to an appendage; wherein the member is detachably or retractably connected to the housing in a manner such that the integrated monitoring and body fluid sampling device can perform digital or alternate-site body fluid sampling and analysis. Additional arrangements and techniques are also described. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158433 | MEDICAL INSERTION DEVICE - A medical device is provided. The device includes a generally elongate member with distal and proximal end portions and a longitudinal axis and a lumen disposed therethrough, wherein the lumen is configured to allow the passage of a wireguide therethrough. The proximal end portion defines a trough for accepting a tip of the wireguide and urging the tip into the lumen from a varying angle of attack with respect to the longitudinal axis. The trough is defined from an open proximal end that provides communication with the lumen. The trough includes a proximal end face with an arcuate first edge that traverses only a portion of a total circumference of the elongate member. The proximal end face transitions to a second face disposed distally of the proximal end face. The second face defines a second edge that traverses another portion of the total circumference of the elongate member. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158434 | APPARATUS FOR VOICE ASSISTED MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS - An apparatus for use in voice assisted medical diagnosis including a database, an input unit, a voice matching unit and a diagnosis unit. A voice model associated with an individual is stored in the database. The input unit receives a voice signal from the individual. The voice matching unit matches the voice signal with the voice model. The diagnosis unit diagnoses whether the individual suffers from one or a multiple of predetermined diseases according to a matching result from the voice matching unit. The apparatus further includes a speech recognition unit, analyzing the individual's voice response to a plurality of predetermined questions to determine one or a multiple of medical conditions of the individual. The diagnosis unit diagnoses whether the individual suffers from one or a multiple of the predetermined diseases according to the matching result and the one or multiple of medical conditions of the individual. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158435 | BIOACOUSTIC PROCESSING APPARATUS AND BIOACOUSTIC PROCESSING METHOD - A bioacoustic processing apparatus capable of outputting information that represents the current state of attachment of a bioacoustic sensor. The bioacoustic processing apparatus ( | 2013-06-20 |
20130158436 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING PRESSURE EXERTED ON A SURFACE - Provided are methods and devices for measuring pressure exerted against a surface. In an aspect, the surface corresponds to the urethra and the device measures the pressure exerted against the urethra. Methods include treatment of a patient suffering urinary stress incontinence. A pressure sensor system is used to determine, pre-surgically, the minimum pressure required to alleviate incontinence. During surgery, the pressure sensor system is employed to ensure the surgical intervention provides a corresponding minimum pressure that was clinically identified. In this manner, the surgical intervention is precisely monitored and measured to insure the appropriate pressure is exerted on the urethra to alleviate stress incontinence, thereby improving surgical outcome and decreasing post-operative complications. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158437 | System For Diagnosing and Identifying Genetic Features, Genetic and Congenital Syndromes And Developmental Abnormalities - The invention is a system for diagnosing and identifying of genetic characteristics, genetic syndromes, congenital syndromes, developmental and exposure related syndromes, and veterinary breed characteristics in fetuses, children and adults, in humans and animals. The system takes a set of facial anatomical measurements of an individual target and biological relatives of the individual target, normalizes the facial anatomical measurements, and compares the normalized measurements with a database of set of anatomical features associated with a desired diagnostic data set. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158438 | Robotic Exoskeleton for Limb Movement - This invention relates to a robotic exoskeleton comprising mechanical linkages that couple to one or more selected joints of a limb of a subject. The robotic exoskeleton may be provided with means for obtaining data respecting angular position, torque, and/or acceleration of at least one of the joints or the links of the mechanical linkages, and may be used for assessing, studying, diagnosing a deficit, and/or treating an impairment in sensorimotor function of a limb of a subject. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158439 | UPPER LIMB IMPAIRMENT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A method of permanent impairment assessment of a person's upper limb and/or hand is implemented using a proprietary computer program, and comprises the step of displaying a digital image of the person's injured limb and/or hand | 2013-06-20 |
20130158440 | TREATMENT PLANNING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BODY CONTOURING APPLICATION - Methods and system for treatment planning for non- and minimally-invasive alteration of body adipose tissue for reduction and contouring of body fat are described herein. Treatment plans can be generated by capturing current body part data (e.g., positioning, contour/shape, thickness of adipose tissue, etc.), determining desired outcome of treatment (e.g., percent reduction of adipose tissue thickness, degree of contour change, etc.), and determining treatment parameters to achieve desired results. Algorithms can be used to determine best-fit treatment parameters to use in treatment sessions. In some embodiments, the system can provide a predictive end-result image for communication to patient and/or for determining alteration of desired outcome. In various embodiments, real-time monitoring of feedback data can be used to determine treatment plan efficacy. Additional algorithms can provide real-time comparison of feedback data to anticipated feedback data, and can be used to change treatment parameters in real-time to achieve desired effects. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158441 | METHODS FOR THERMALLY-INDUCED RENAL NEUROMODULATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation. Thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be achieved via direct and/or via indirect application of thermal energy to heat or cool neural fibers that contribute to renal function, or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers. In some embodiments, parameters of the neural fibers, of non-target tissue, or of the thermal energy delivery element, may be monitored via one or more sensors for controlling the thermally-induced neuromodulation. In some embodiments, protective elements may be provided to reduce a degree of thermal damage induced in the non-target tissues. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158442 | METHODS FOR THERMALLY-INDUCED RENAL NEUROMODULATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation. Thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be achieved via direct and/or via indirect application of thermal energy to heat or cool neural fibers that contribute to renal function, or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers. In some embodiments, parameters of the neural fibers, of non-target tissue, or of the thermal energy delivery element, may be monitored via one or more sensors for controlling the thermally-induced neuromodulation. In some embodiments, protective elements may be provided to reduce a degree of thermal damage induced in the non-target tissues. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158443 | System and Method of Administering Compression Therapy - A method of operating a circulation facilitating assembly having a thermal treatment assembly having the steps of: providing pump assembly; placing a bladder of a first leg assembly in fluid communication with the pump assembly; placing a bladder of a second leg assembly in fluid communication with the pump assembly; placing a bladder of a thermal treatment assembly in fluid communication with the pump assembly, the thermal treatment assembly further comprising a thermal pad which is one of heated or cooled so that it is at a temperature other than ambient temperature; sequentially cycling at least one or both of the first leg assembly and second leg assembly, and, the thermal treatment assembly to complete a single cycle, comprising the steps of by: inflating the respective bladder to a predetermined pressure, holding the predetermined pressure for a predetermined period of time; and deflating the respective bladder. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158444 | Robotic System for Simulating a Wearable Device and Method of Use - A robotic system for simulating a wearable device actuation delivery mechanism and the source removed from the actuation delivery mechanism that is linked to the actuation delivery mechanism by at least one cable. A sensing system detects a physiological feature of the subject and, based on feedback from the sensing system, a control system linked to both the sensing system and the actuation source modulates the actuation source, and thereby modulating actuation of the joint of a subject in response to the physiological future sensed by the sensing system. A method for simulating a wearable robotic system employs the robotic system of the invention to thereby provide a model on which to base design of an ambulatory prosthetic for a subject. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158445 | ORTHESIS SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF EXOSKELETONS - An orthesis system includes an exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a user and a separate support device in the form of crutches, a walker or a cane. Preferably, the exoskeleton includes leg supports, an exoskeleton trunk, and actuators to provide for movement of the exoskeleton. The support device includes at least one support handle and a signal generator coupled to the support handle configured to generate and send a user command signal to an exoskeleton controller when activated by the user. The user command signal causes the exoskeleton controller to shift the exoskeleton between a first operational state and a second operational state. Optionally, a signal generator separate from the support device may be utilized to control the exoskeleton. Operational states of the exoskeleton include Walking, Standing, Seated, Sitting, Down and Standing Up states. User command signals can include a combination of distinct main, walking, or stopping signals. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158453 | MECHANICAL WAVE GENERATOR AND METHOD THEREOF - A wave generator has a wave emitter including an elongated dispersive waveguide and a source operatively connected to a first end of the waveguide. The source covers at least partially a surface area thereof. A signal generator is in operative connection with the transducer to create electrical signals. A computer is in operative connection with the signal generator to cause it to generate the electrical signals. A mechanical input wave is created by the source at the first end of the waveguide. The mechanical input wave is constructed independently of data related to a mechanical wave received from a source in the medium and taking into account the different predetermined propagation velocities of at least two component waves of the mechanical input wave so that they combine with each other at a second end of the waveguide to form the desired mechanical output wave in the medium. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158454 | Apparatus and method for controlling pain - A pain controlling device includes a pair of housings, each having a jaw at one end and a handle at the other end. The jaws, which are held together a resilient coupling connecting the housings, may be separated by squeezing the handles together. Each of the housings includes a source of mechanical vibration that can be turned on to control pain in an extremity that is clamped between the jaws, such as in a finger from which a blood sample is to be taken. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158455 | Massage Roller - A massage device comprising at least one cylinder adjustably mounted on a rod, a sphere at one end and a cap with a planar surface at the other end of the rod. The massage device may be utilized for massage of another or for self-massage. The massage device may be utilized to achieve release of the first rib. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158456 | ELECTRODES FOR ORTHOTIC DEVICE - According to various embodiments of the invention, an electrode for an orthotic device, includes: a conductive layer for receiving and distributing electrical current, the conductive layer formed to have a connection portion, the connection portion configured to receive an electrical current from at least one contact disposed on an orthotic device, according to an electrophysical modality; and, an interface layer attached to the conductive layer, the interface layer configured to conform to a wearer's anatomy and to conduct electrical current from the conductive layer to the wearer's anatomy. The connection portion is configured to be electrically connected to the at least one contact disposed on the orthotic device when applied by the wearer. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158457 | Highly Adjustable Lumbar Brace - A back brace is designed to custom tit a wearer in a multitude of different configurations. First, the back brace could have a lumbar support that is split into upper and lower sections that are connected to a flexible joint, allowing the lumbar support to bend towards the spine of the user. The lumbar support is also generally split into left and right sections that are drawn towards one another while the joint bends towards the lumbar curve, This allows the back brace to conform to the lumbar curve of the wearer as a custom fit. Second, the brace could have optional extenders that alter the support length, width, and height of lumbar and lateral supports about the wearer. Third, the brace could have reinforcement support mechanisms that alter the rigidity of various lumbar and lateral supports about the wearer. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158458 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR WOUND DRESSINGS - A wound dressing having a thin barrier layer of soft, pliant adhesive material with a flexible cover layer extending along one side of the adhesive layer and a removable release sheet on the opposite side is disclosed. The adhesive material has a center and border surrounding the center such that the adhesive is contoured. A method for making the contoured dressing using a gear pump and a laminating roller having a predetermined softness and firmness is also disclosed. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158459 | DEVICE FOR SETTING UP A DILUTION MEASUREMENT SITE - A device sets up a dilution measurement site on a hemodialyzer for determining the filling status of a dialysis patient during dialysis treatment, by dilution measurements. The arterial connection piece is connected with an arterial fistula needle, and the venous connection piece is connected with a venous fistula needle. The venous connection piece has an injection channel through which a bolus required to perform a dilution measurement can be injected into the blood, which flows through the venous connection piece coming from the hemodialyzer, in the direction of the venous blood vessel access. The arterial connection piece has a sensor measuring the temperature of the blood flowing through the venous connection piece coming from the arterial blood vessel access, in the direction of the hemodialyzer. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158460 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING BLOOD CONTAINING CONTRAST DYE - The system for removing blood containing contrast dye includes an inner catheter having a fixed proximal end and a distal free end, and an outer catheter coaxially disposed around a portion of the inner catheter, defining an inner channel and an annular outer channel. The fixed end of the inner catheter is coincident with the proximal end of the outer catheter, and the distal end of the inner catheter extends outward from the outer catheter. An annular suction orifice is defined between the distal end of the outer catheter and the inner catheter. First and second balloons are mounted adjacent the distal ends of the outer and inner catheters. The distal free end of the inner catheter extends beyond the second balloon. In use, the first and second balloons are inflated in the coronary sinus and blood containing contrast dye is then removed from between the first and second balloons. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158461 | HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM - A hemodialysis system includes a body fluid volume calculating unit, a dialysis condition input unit with which blood flow velocity and dialysis fluid flow velocity in hemodialysis treatment performed after specific hemodialysis treatment can be input and input values of the blood flow velocity and the dialysis fluid flow velocity can be adjusted, a dialysis dose calculating unit configured to calculate, when the blood flow velocity and the dialysis fluid flow velocity are input to the dialysis condition input unit, by analyzing a mathematical model concerning urea kinetics, a dialysis dose of the hemodialysis treatment from the input blood flow velocity and the input dialysis fluid flow velocity, a body fluid volume calculated by the body fluid volume calculating unit, and the like, and a dialysis dose display unit configured to display the hemodialysis dose calculated by the dialysis dose calculating unit. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158462 | Delivering Ocular Implants Into the Eye - A method of deploying an ocular implant into Schlemm's canal of an eye. The method includes the steps of inserting a distal end of a cannula through a cornea of the eye and into an anterior chamber of the eye, the cannula having a distal opening extending from the distal end and through a side wall; placing the distal opening of the cannula into fluid communication with Schlemm's canal; advancing the ocular implant distally through the cannula with a delivery tool engaged with the ocular implant, a proximal portion of the ocular implant engaging the delivery tool proximal to a distal portion of the delivery tool; and disengaging the ocular implant and the delivery tool when the proximal portion of the ocular implant reaches the cannula distal opening. The invention also includes a system for practicing the method. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158463 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR BYPASSING AN ANASTOMOSIS SITE - A system for bypassing an anastomosis site in a hollow organ is provided. The system includes a sleeve configured for spanning the anastomosis site at an internal surface of the hollow organ and a band configured for attachment to an external surface of the hollow organ and limiting migration of the sleeve beyond the anastomosis site. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158464 | SELF CLEANING SHUNT - A self cleaning inlet head for use on a shunt. The head has a tube with openings disposed in predetermined positions in its wall, and a cleaning element installed inside the tube. The cleaning element may comprise a central shaft with a number of bristles protruding therefrom, preferably in locations substantially identical to the positions of the openings in the wall of the tube. Mutual vibratory motion between the cleaning element and the tube causes at least some of the bristles to enter the openings, thereby keeping them clear, and preventing tissue growth into them. The vibratory motion may be generated by the action of an external field on a responsive part of the cleaning element, such as an external magnetic field operating on a magnetic or magnetized part of the cleaning element or the bristles. Alternatively, the external field may be an ultrasound field operating on the bristles. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158465 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING OCCLUDED INFECTION COLLECTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT - A device and method for treating an occluded infection collection along the digestive tract with a stent delivered to an appendix, diverticulum or other anatomical structure of the digestive tract. A device and method to remove an obstruction from an occluded infection collection along the digestive tract with an obstruction removal device delivered to an appendix, diverticulum or other anatomical structure of the digestive tract. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158466 | PLASMA BRUSHES - Plasma brushes are provided. The plasma brush includes a nozzle, a connector connected to a first end of the nozzle, a power electrode disposed at a portion of the nozzle, and a ground electrode disposed at a second end of the nozzle opposite to the connector. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158467 | Handle for a Medical Instrument - A handle for a medical instrument having a handle housing and a connection adapter for hose and/or tube connections, which can be inserted into the handle housing. The connection adapter can be inserted fluid-tight into a corresponding support recess of the handle housing by at least one connection support and such that a surrounding ring groove for inserting a sealing element is positioned on the at least one connection support. It is proposed that at least two surrounding ring grooves, mounted one behind the other, should be configured on the connection support in the axial direction of the at least one connection support, such that the connection support has a constant outer diameter in the area of the at least two ring grooves and such that a sealing element, is positioned at least in the first ring groove, looking from the free end of the connection support. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158468 | DELIVERING AND/OR RECEIVING MATERIAL WITH RESPECT TO A SUBJECT SURFACE - The present invention generally relates to receiving bodily fluid through a device opening. In one aspect, the device includes a flow activator arranged to cause fluid to be released from a subject. The flow activator may be actuated in a deployment direction by a deployment actuator, which may in turn cause fluid release from a subject. The flow activator may also be moved in a retraction direction by a retraction actuator. In one aspect, the device may include a vacuum source that may help facilitate fluid flow into the opening of the device and/or may help facilitate fluid flow from the opening to a storage chamber. In one aspect, an effector may enable fluid communication between the opening and the vacuum source and may do so in response to actuation of the flow activator. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158469 | DIALYSIS MACHINE WITH ELECTRICAL INSULATION FOR VARIABLE VOLTAGE INPUT - A dialysis machine includes: a source of dialysis solution; a pump configured to pump the dialysis solution; a heater configured to heat the dialysis solution; an electrical input receiving power from a remote power source; and a housing supporting the pump, the heater and the electrical input, the housing including an electrical insulation rated for 240 VAC such that the remote power source can be either 110 or 240 VAC. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158470 | Fluid Exchange Catheter System - A method of infusing and aspirating fluid from the body is provided. The method includes providing a catheter system which includes an inner lumen, the proximal end of which is connected to an infusion mechanism configured to control infusion of a fluid, and an outer lumen, the proximal end of which is connected to an aspiration mechanism configured to control aspiration of fluid from the body. The method also includes activating the infusion mechanism to infuse fluid into the body for a first infusion time period and at a first infusion pressure, disabling the infusion mechanism to stop infusion, and activating the aspiration mechanism to aspirate fluid for a first aspiration time period and at a first aspiration pressure. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158471 | Dual Cannula System for Enteric Feeding - A dual cannula apparatus is provided for insertion into the gastrointestinal tract. One end of a first outer cannula is placed within the small intestine providing a guide for advancement of a second inner cannula. The second inner cannula extends beyond the first outer cannula and provides a source of nutritional support and pharmacological therapy. The first outer cannula has a radiopaque tip to facilitate placement thereof under x-ray or fluoroscopic guidance. The first outer cannula can also be provided with a flared end for maintenance with the naris. The second inner cannula includes one or more openings for flow of the nutritional support or pharmacological therapy into the small intestine. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158472 | Subcutaneous Controlled Delivery System For The Topical Administration Of Drugs, Biological Agents Or Therapeutic Agents To Targeted Areas Within The Body - The present invention is directed to a subcutaneous controlled delivery device that provides for a refillable reservoir port, a release mechanism and tubing that operably connects the reservoir port to the release mechanism. Such a device is capable of being implanted under the dermis of the skin and allows for the controlled release of drugs, biological agents or therapeutic agents to a target site of interest in the body for treatment. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158473 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INSULIN INFUSION WITH STATE VARIABLE FEEDBACK - An infusion system, which may be a closed loop infusion system or “semi-closed-loop” system, uses state variable feedback to control the rate that fluid is infused into the body of a user. The closed loop infusion system includes a sensor system, a controller, and a delivery system. The “semi-closed-loop” system further includes prompts that are displayed or sounded or otherwise provide indications to the user prior to fluid delivery. The sensor system includes a sensor for monitoring a condition of the user. The sensor produces a sensor signal, which is representative of the condition of the user. The delivery system infuses a fluid into the user at a rate dictated by the commands from the controller. The system may use three state variables, subcutaneous insulin concentration, plasma insulin concentration, and insulin effect, and corresponding gains, to calculate an additional amount of fluid to be infused as a bolus and to be removed from the basal delivery of the fluid. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158474 | Intranasal Cartridge Devices - Intranasal delivery devices include dosage forms containing medical compositions for use in the intranasal devices, and methods of delivering medical compositions to the nasal mucosa of users. The devices dispense a predetermined quantity of fluid into the nasal passage of a user, in which the predetermined quantity of fluid is contained in, or produced in a dosage form or blister that is crushed by a plunger with sufficient force to drive the dosage form against a piercing mechanism, piercing the dosage form and forcing the liquid contents from the dosage form and through a delivery channel into a spray to be directed into the nasal passage of a user. The plunger is connected to a trigger device by a linkage that confers a mechanical advantage to the trigger mechanism. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158475 | Devices for Delivering a Medicament and Connector for Same - A method and device for delivering medicament such as for ameliorating pain in a patient from an injector superiorly and/or laterally and/or anteriorly towards the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG). A device for delivering a medicament to a patient in need thereof includes (a) an injector containing a first end configured to remain outside a nasal passage of the patient and a second end configured for entry into the nasal passage of the patient; and (b) an introducer configured for engagement with a nostril of the patient and containing a passageway configured for slidably receiving the injector. The injector is moveable between a storage position preceding the engagement and an engaging position pursuant to the engagement. The device may further include a locking connection assembly that is useful in other devices. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158476 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING PHYSICAL AND VISUALIZED MOVEMENTS OF A MEDICAL DEVICE AND VIEWING ANGLES AMONG IMAGING SYSTEMS - A system and method for synchronizing movement of a device within a body with a desired movement of the device commanded through a user interface are provided: The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to determine a viewing angle of an imaging system that captures an image of the device within the body and generates the image on a display. The ECU is configured to receive a command through the user interface, the command indicative of the desired movement of the device on the display and to generate a control signal to control movement of the device within the body responsive to the command and the viewing angle. The ECU may further be configured to generate a model of a region of interest and illustrate the position of the device and to adjust a display angle of the model responsive to the viewing angle of the imaging system. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158477 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SENSING FORCE ON A ROBOTICALLY CONTROLLED MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - A medical system comprises a medical probe including an elongated probe body, a lumen extending within the probe body, an axially flexible section, and a push-pull member slidably disposed within the lumen. The system comprises a ditherer mechanically coupled to the member for cyclically displacing it axially back and forth within the lumen, such that the ends of the probe body are axially displaced relative to each other via the axially flexible section. The system further comprises a sensor for sensing a force axially applied to the distal end of the probe body. A method comprises introducing a medical probe into a patient, axially dithering the distal end of the medical probe back and forth relative to the proximal end of the medical probe, and sensing a force applied between tissue of the patient and the distal end of the medical probe while the distal end is axially dithered. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158478 | Catheter and Method for Producing the Same - A catheter comprising a steering cable anchor, which is preferably disposed at the distal end of the catheter, and a steering cable. In order to obtain a reliable connection between the steering cable anchor and the steering cable, which is also suitable for use in MRI, a substantially dumbbell-shaped element is disposed between the steering cable anchor and the steering cable and connects the steering cable anchor to the steering cable. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158479 | DEVICE FOR REDUCING AXIAL SHORTENING OF CATHETER OR SHEATH DUE TO REPEATED DEFLECTION - A deflectable medical device incorporates a strut that is configured to reduce or eliminate axial shortening of the deflectable portion of the medical device, for example, the deflectable distal end portion of a catheter or access sheath. The strut may is coaxially disposed in the medical device in the section that is contemplated to undergo the repeated deflection. The strut provides improved column strength and axial restoration. The strut may be stent-like device, an elongate device having opposing ends coupled by a connecting lattice involving a plurality of helical connecting elements or a tube having a plurality of circumferentially-extending slots arranged in longitudinally-extending rows. | 2013-06-20 |
20130158480 | INDWELLING HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A catheter is adapted to exchange heat with a body fluid, such as blood, flowing in a body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The catheter includes a shaft with a heat exchange region disposed at its distal end. This region may include hollow fibers which are adapted to receive a remotely cooled heat exchange fluid preferably flowing in a direction counter to that of the body fluid. The hollow fibers enhance the surface area of contact, as well as the mixing of both the heat exchange fluid and the body fluid. The catheter can be positioned to produce hypothermia in a selective area of the body or alternatively positioned to systemically cool the entire body system. | 2013-06-20 |