26th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 60 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110160458 | PROCESS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR PREPARING INTEGRASE INHIBITORS - The invention provides synthetic processes and synthetic intermediates that can be used to prepare 4-oxoquinolone compounds having useful integrase inhibiting properties. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160459 | 5-ARYL-4,5-DIHYDRO-(1H)-PYRAZOLINES AS CANNABINOID CB1 RECEPTOR AGONISTS - The invention is directed to 5-(hetero)aryl-4,5-dihydro-(1H)-pyrazole (pyrazoline) derivatives as cannabinoid CB | 2011-06-30 |
20110160460 | NOVEL MATERIALS USEFUL AS ELECTROLYTIC SOLUTES - The invention concerns novel ionic compounds with low melting point whereof the onium type cation having at least a heteroatom such as N, 0, S or P bearing the positive charge and whereof the anion includes, wholly or partially, at least an ion imidide such as (FXI0)N—(OX2F) wherein X1 and X2 are identical or different and comprise SO or PF, and their use as solvent in electrochemical devices. Said composition comprises a salt wherein the anionic charge is delocalised, and can be used, inter alia, as electrolyte. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160461 | EXPLOSIVE COMPLEXES - Lead-free primary explosives of the formula [M | 2011-06-30 |
20110160462 | CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF THIAZOLIDINEDIONE COMPOUND AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - Thiazolidinedione compound crystalline forms useful as a bulk material for the manufacture of a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) γ activator or an anticancer pharmaceutical composition are provided, which are hydrate crystalline forms of 5-(4-{[6-(4-amino-3,5-dimethylphenoxy)-1-methyl-1-H-benzimi dazol-2-yl]methoxy}benzyl)-1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione represented by Formula (I) below and of its dihydrochloride. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160463 | PROCESS FOR MAKING SUBSTITUTED 2-AMINO-THIAZOLONES - The present invention relates to methods of making compounds that inhibit 11-β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 enzyme (11-β HSD1). One method comprises (a) contacting a compound of formula (II) with a chiral base, deprotonating agent, and an alkylating agent R | 2011-06-30 |
20110160464 | SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD FOR SOLID MATERIAL - A solid material is subjected to surface treatment by chemically bonding onto a surface of the solid material a stabilized monofunctional silanol represented by R | 2011-06-30 |
20110160465 | PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SULTONE DERIVATIVES - There is provided a means to produce industrially a highly pure 2-hydroxy-4-oxa-5-thiatricyclo[4.2.1.0 | 2011-06-30 |
20110160466 | METHOD FOR PREPARING THE CITRACONIC ANHYDRIDE AND METHOD FOR ISOMERIZING/DEHYDRATING ITACONIC ACID - The disclosure provides a method for preparing the citraconic anhydride and a method for isomerizing/dehydrating itaconic acid. The method for preparing the citraconic anhydride includes the following steps: providing itaconic acid as a starting material; and subjecting the itaconic acid to an isomerization/dehydration reaction in the presence of a catalyst to obtain the citraconic anhydride, wherein the catalyst includes a heteropolyacid or heteropolyacid salt. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160467 | Method for the Preparation of C-4 Coupled Flavonoids, Proanthocyanidins and Analogues Thereof - The invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of C-4 coupled flavonoids, proanthocyanidins and analogues thereof. According to a specific application of the invention, there is provided a method for the preparation of proanthocyanidins and proanthocyanidin analogues. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160468 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF (3R,3AS,6AR)-HEXAHYDROFURO [2,3-B] FURAN-3-YL (1S,2R)-3-[[(4-AMINOPHENYL) SULFONYL] (ISOBUTYL) AMINO]-1-BENZYL-2-HYDROXYPROPYLCARBAMATE - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of (3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yl(1S,2R)-3-[[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl](isobutyl)amino]-1-benzyl-2-hydroxypropylcarbamate as well as novel intermediates for use in said process. (3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yl(1S,2R)-3-[[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl](isobutyl)amino]-1-benzyl-2-hydroxypropylcarbamate is particularly useful as an HIV protease inhibitor. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160469 | PROCESS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF 1,2-SUBSTITUTED 3,4-DIOXO-1-CYCLOBUTENE COMPOUNDS - This application discloses a novel process for the preparation of 1,2-substituted 3,4-dioxo-1-cyclobutene compounds, which have utility, for example, in the treatment of CXC chemokine-mediated diseases, and intermediates useful in the synthesis thereof. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160470 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE PRODUCTION OF SILVER CHLORIDE ON A SILVER CATALYST IN THE PRODUCTION OF ALKYLENE OXIDES - A plant and process for producing alkylene oxides to control the production of silver chloride on a high efficiency silver catalyst is disclosed and described. The process involves reacting an alkylene and an organic chloride gas phase promoter with oxygen over the high efficiency silver catalyst. The sulfur concentration in the alkylene oxide reactor feed is controlled to reduce the production of silver chloride which acts as a catalyst poison. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160471 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF HIGHLY PURE PHOSPHOLIPID, AND HIGHLY PURE SPHINGOMYELIN AND PLASMALOGEN-TYPE GLYCEROPHOSPHOLIPID PRODUCED BY THE METHOD - This invention provides a process for producing a high-purity sphingomyelin and a high-purity plasmalogen-form glycerophospholipid from a biological material by simple procedures at high yields. The process comprises the steps of: (A) subjecting dried total lipids extracted from a biological material to extraction treatment with a specific mixture solution to separate an insoluble portion composed mainly of sphingomyelin and a soluble portion; (B) subjecting the insoluble portion, obtained in said Step (A), to washing treatment with a specific mixture solution to obtain crude sphingomyelin; (C) subjecting the soluble portion, obtained in said Step (A), to washing treatment with a water-soluble ketone solvent to obtain crude plasmalogen-form glycerophospholipid; (D) causing an enzyme to act on the crude sphingomyelin, obtained in said Step (B), to obtain sphingomyelin having a purity of 90% or more; and (E) causing an enzyme to act on the crude plasmalogen-form glycerophospholipid, obtained in said Step (C), to obtain plasmalogen-form glycerophospholipid having a purity of 40% or more. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160472 | CHEMICAL METHODS FOR TREATING A METATHESIS FEEDSTOCK - Various methods are provided for metathesizing a feedstock. In one aspect, a method includes providing a feedstock comprising a natural oil, chemically treating the feedstock under conditions sufficient to diminish catalyst poisons in the feedstock, and, following the treating, combining a metathesis catalyst with the feedstock under conditions sufficient to metathesize the feedstock. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160473 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SOLUBLE NEODYMIUM CHLORIDE COMPLEX - The invention provides a method for producing soluble neodymium chloride complex using neodymium chloride aqueous solution as raw material, thereby avoiding the use of anhydrous neodymium chloride, simplifying the synthesis process and reducing the cost for synthesizing neodymium chloride complex. The neodymium chloride complex produced by this method is soluble not only in polar solvent, but also in nonpolar solvent. Such neodymium chloride complex also has good dissolvability in aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent which has relatively weaker solution power, and even in aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent with 6 or less carbon atoms which has even lower solution power. Since neodymium chloride complex is soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent, its transportation may be conducted, which is convenient for industrial application and contributes to improve the utilization efficiency of rare earth. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160474 | C2-SYMMETRICAL RUTHENOCENE DIPHOSPHINE LIGANDS ONLY WITH SURFACE CHIRALITY AND THEIR MANUFACTURE - The invention affords C | 2011-06-30 |
20110160475 | ORGANIC SILICON PHOSPHATE AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - The invention provides an organic silicon phosphate and fabrication method thereof. The organic silicon phosphate has formula (I): | 2011-06-30 |
20110160476 | N-Substituted Carbamic Acid Ester Production Method and Isocyanate Production Method Using the N-Substituted Carbamic Acid Ester - The present invention provides a method for producing N-substituted carbamic acid-O-aryl ester derived from a compound having an ureido group, the method comprising the step of carrying out esterification or esterification and transesterification from the compound having the ureido group and a hydroxy composition containing one type or a plurality of types of hydroxy compounds. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160477 | Process for Producing alpha-Trifluoromethyl-alpha,beta-Unsaturated Ester - An α-trifluoromethyl-α,β-unsaturated ester can be produced by reacting an α-trifluoromethyl-α-hydroxy ester with sulfuryl fluoride (SO | 2011-06-30 |
20110160478 | CATALYST FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF ALKYL CARBAMATES, THE METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME AND THE USE THEREOF - The present invention pertains to a catalyst for the synthesis of organic alkyl carbamates, the method for preparing the same and the use thereof. The catalyst comprises a catalytically active component and a catalyst support, and the catalytically active component being carried by the catalyst support, wherein the catalytically active component comprises a transition metal oxide, and the general formula of the transition metal oxide is EOx, wherein E is selected from transition metal element and x is in the range of 0.5-4. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160479 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ESTERS OF LEVULINIC ACID FROM BIOMASSES - A new process is described for the direct synthesis of esters of levulinic acid starting from biomasses containing one or more polysaccharides and from aliphatic alcohols, in the presence of a suitable organic acid catalyst. In particular, the biomasses can be lignin-cellulose biomasses. The esters thus obtained can be used as oxygenated components in the formulation of fuels for motor vehicles, with the aim of reducing the particulate emissions. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160480 | Continuous Process for Obtaining a Lactic Ester - Continuous method for obtaining a lactic ester, characterised in that it comprises the following steps:
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20110160481 | NOVEL SULFONATE SALTS AND DERIVATIVES, PHOTOACID GENERATORS, RESIST COMPOSITIONS, AND PATTERNING PROCESS - Sulfonate salts have the formula: HOCH | 2011-06-30 |
20110160482 | CATALYSTS FOR HYDRODEOXYGENATION OF POLYOLS - Disclosed are methods for producing polyols, ketones, carboxylic acids, aldehydes and alcohols from biomass-derived oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as sugars, sugar alcohols, saccharides and the like, using catalysts containing platinum, ruthenium and tin. The methods can be run at lower temperatures and pressures, and allows for the production of oxygenated compounds without the need for hydrogen from an external source. The oxygenated compounds produced are useful as industrial chemicals or chemical intermediates for liquid fuels production. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160483 | PROCESS FOR THE SEPARATION OF ORGANIC ACIDS AND AMINO ACIDS FROM FERMENTATION BROTHS - The present invention relates to a solid bed adsorptive separation of organic acid and/or amino acids from fermentation broths containing organic acid and/or amino acid. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160484 | Method of Inhibiting Polymerization and Fouling in Acrylic Acid and Acrylate Processes - The method of inhibiting the polymerization of a mono-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, anhydride, ester or neutralized or partially neutralized sail, e.g., an acrylic acid or ester, in an aqueous solution and in the presence of oxygen, the method comprising the step of mixing with the aqueous solution an inhibitor comprising (i) at least 50 ppm of an N-oxyl compound, e.g., 4-hydroxy-TEMPO, and (ii) a manganese ion, the N-oxyl compound and manganese ion present in a N-oxyl compound to manganese ion weight ratio of 50:1 to less than 100:1 based on the mono-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, anhydride, ester or salt, | 2011-06-30 |
20110160485 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MIXED OXIDES CONTAINING COPPER AND CHROMIUM - The present invention relates to a method for producing a nanocrystalline mixed oxide material containing copper and chromium as well as the mixed oxide material containing copper and chromium produced by the method according to the invention and its use as catalyst, in particular for dehydrogenating alcohols, for hydrogenation reactions, for reducing nitrocompounds, for hydrogenating carboxylic acids and for hydrogenating free fatty acids to fatty alcohols. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160486 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF UREA FROM AMMONIA AND CARBON DIOXIDE - Process for the production of urea from ammonia and carbon dioxide in a urea plant containing a high-pressure synthesis section comprising two reactor sections, a stripper and a condenser, and a recovery section, wherein in the first reactor section a first synthesis solution is formed that is fed to the second reactor section; fresh carbon dioxide is fed to the second reactor section and in the second reactor section a second synthesis solution is formed that is fed to the stripper, wherein the second synthesis solution is stripped with the use of carbon dioxide as stripping gas and the mixed gas stream obtained in the stripper is sent to the condenser together with fresh ammonia and a carbamate stream, whereafter the condensate that is formed in the condenser is fed to the first reactor section and the urea stream that is obtained in the stripper is further purified in the recovery section, wherein the flow of the first synthesis solution from the first reactor section to the second reactor section, the flow of the second synthesis solution from the second reactor section to the stripper, the flow of the mixed gas stream from the stripper to the condenser and of the condensate from the condenser to the first reactor section is a gravity flow. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160487 | ITQ-40, New Crystalline Microporous Material - ITQ-40 (INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGÍA QUÍMICA number 40) is a new crystalline microporous material with a framework of tetrahedral atoms connected by atoms capable of bridging the tetrahedral atoms, the tetrahedral atom framework being defined by the interconnections between the tetrahedrally coordinated atoms in its framework. ITQ-40 can be prepared in silicate compositions with an organic structure directing agent. It has a unique X-ray diffraction pattern, which identifies it as a new material. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160488 | Fluorination Processes with Arylsulfur Halotetrafluorides - New fluorination processes for introducing one or more fluorine atoms into target substrate compounds with arylsulfur halotetrafluorides are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for preparation of arylsulfur trifluorides. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160489 | Process for Producing Phenol and Methyl Ethyl Ketone - In a process for reducing the level of tert-butylbenzene in a mixed butylbenzene feed comprising tert-butylbenzene and sec-butylbenzene, the feed is contacted under dealkylation conditions with a catalyst system comprising a dealkylation catalyst whereby the tert-butylbenzene is selectively dealkylated to produce an effluent stream which comprises benzene and which has a lower concentration of tert-butylbenzene than said feed. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160490 | Hydroformylation Process Including Catalyst Recycle - An improved hydroformylation catalyst cycle is disclosed wherein the cobalt catalyst is recycled to the hydroformylation reaction mainly as a water soluble carbonyl salt, obtained from extraction of the acidic form of the homogeneous cobalt carbonyl catalyst from the hydroformylation product with an aqueous solution of a salt of a weaker acid. The organic product after extraction is submitted to a further demetalling step in the presence of a dilute acid and an oxidant. The water from this further demetalling step is suitable for use in the upstream extraction step. A free water phase present in the hydroformylation reaction product may be separated upstream from the extraction step and is suitable for use in the further demetalling step, such that the catalyst cycle has no waste water stream. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160491 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING ACROLEIN OR ACRYLIC ACID FROM GLYCERIN - The subject of the present invention is a process for preparing acrolein by dehydration of glycerin, characterized in that the dehydration is carried out in the presence of a catalyst comprising mainly a compound in which protons in a heteropolyacid are exchanged at least partially with at least one cation selected from elements belonging to Group 1 to Group 16 of the Periodic Table of Elements. The process according to the invention permits to obtain acrolein at higher yield. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160492 | Method of Producing Diethylene-Glycol Tert-Butyl Ether Using Isobutylene and Diethylene Glycol - Usually an analysis of fuel displacement accident is required before operating a reactor. In the present invention, fuel displacement accident is analyzed by linearly combining calculation results of single displacement layouts and a calculation result of a default placement layout. In this way, a number of displacement combinations to be analyzed can be reduced. And, thus, time for the analysis is saved and safety of the reactor core can be affirmed. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160493 | METHOD FOR PREPARING CATALYST - The present invention provides the method for preparing a catalyst including the following steps 1 and 2, and the method for producing an alcohol including preparing a catalyst by the method and subjecting a carboxylic acid or a carboxylic acid ester to catalytic reduction with hydrogen in the presence of the prepared catalyst:
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20110160494 | Trimethylolpropane color improvement - The present invention provides a process for improving the color of trimethylolpropane which comprises the steps of a) supplying a crude, aqueous base solution of trimethylolpropane, containing color causing impurities, and having a pH of less than about 9; b) contacting said base solution with an alkaline material for a period of time sufficient to increase the pH of said base solution to greater than 11 and at a sufficient temperature to allow the color causing impurities to react with said alkaline material; c) cooling the resulting solution from step (b) for a sufficient period of time; d) contacting said base solution of step (c) with an organic acid for a sufficient period of time to lower the pH thereof to less than about 9.5; e) extracting the trimethylolpropane from said base solution of step (d) with an organic solvent; f) separating the trimethylolpropane from said organic solvent; and g) purifying said trimethylolpropane from step f) to form a trimethylolpropane having a phthalic color of less than 0.20 and an acid wash color of less than 8. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160495 | SYNTHESIS OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT PRIMARY ALCOHOLS - The present invention relates to methods for preparing high molecular weight aliphatic primary alcohol using hydroboration reactions. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160496 | HYDROCARBON FEED FLEXIBLE HIGH PRESSURE NITRATION PLANT DESIGN - Disclosed is an apparatus for synthesizing nitroalkanes by reaction of a hydrocarbon feedstock with aqueous nitric acid. The apparatus may be designed such that it can synthesize more than one nitroalkane using the same equipment. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160497 | Catalytic Gas Phase Fluorination of 1233xf to 1234yf - The present invention provides a process for preparing 1234yf, comprising:
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20110160498 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF TRIFLUORINATED AND TETRAFLUORINATED COMPOUNDS - The subject of the invention is a process for the preparation of 2,3-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane by chlorination of 3,3,3-trifluoropropene at a pressure greater than 2 bar. Application in the synthesis of 1234yf. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160499 | Catalytic Gas Phase Fluorination of 243db to 1234yf - The invention provides a process for preparing 1234yf, comprising:
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20110160500 | AZEOTROPIC OR AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING 2,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE - The present invention provides a process for producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, comprising distilling a mixture of water and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene to separate the mixture into a first stream and a second stream, the first stream containing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene with a water content higher than the original mixture, and the second stream containing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene with a water content lower than the original mixture; and obtaining 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene with a reduced water content from the second stream. The process of the invention can efficiently remove water from 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf). | 2011-06-30 |
20110160501 | Dimethyloctane as an Advanced Biofuel - This invention describes genes, metabolic pathways, microbial strains and methods to produce 2,6-dimethyloctane as an advanced biofuel from renewable feedstocks. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160502 | Process for Producing Novel Synthetic Basestocks - This disclosure relates to a liquid syndiotactic polyalphaolefin, sPAO, comprising one or more C | 2011-06-30 |
20110160503 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A SUPPORTED CATALYST BASED ON Ni AND A METAL FROM GROUP IB, FOR THE SELECTIVE HYDROGENATION OF POLYUNSATURATED HYDROCARBONS - A process is described for preparing a catalyst comprising at least one porous support and at least one metallic phase containing nickel and at least one metal M from group IB in a proportion such that the molar ratio M/Ni is in the range 0.005 to 0.5, said process comprising at least the following steps in succession:
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20110160504 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A C4-OLEFIN MIXTURE BY SELECTIVE HYDROGENATION AND METATHESIS PROCESS FOR USING THIS STREAM - A C4-olefin mixture having a 1,3-butadiene content of from 100 to 500 ppm and a content of 1,2-dienes of less than 10 ppm is described. The present invention further provides a process for preparing this C4-olefin mixture and provides for its use in a metathesis reaction for preparing 2-pentene and/or 3-hexene. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160505 | Production of Diesel Fuel from Crude Tall Oil - A process has been developed for producing diesel fuel from crude tall oil. The process involves treating a renewable feedstock by hydrogenating and deoxygenating to provide a diesel boiling range fuel hydrocarbon product. If desired, the hydrocarbon product can be isomerized to improve cold flow properties. A portion of the hydrocarbon product is recycled to the treatment zone to increase the hydrogen solubility of the reaction mixture. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160506 | Alkylaromatics Production Using Dilute Alkene - A process for producing an alkylated aromatic product in a reactor by reacting an alkylatable aromatic compound feedstock with another feedstock comprising alkene component and alkane component in a reaction zone containing an alkylation catalyst. The reaction zone is operated in predominantly liquid phase without inter-zone alkane removal. The polyalkylated aromatic compounds can be separated as feed stream for transalkylation reaction in a transalkylation reaction zone. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160507 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS FROM METHANE - Process for obtaining aromatic hydrocarbons from a stream containing at least one light hydrocarbon selected from the list comprising methane, ethane, ethylene, propane, propene, propylene, butane, butene or butadiene, which comprises putting said stream into contact with a catalyst, which comprises a catalytic material and a binder, in a fluidized bed reactor. Said reactor may have two reaction zones, an oxidizing zone and a reducing zone. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160508 | PRODUCTION OF AROMATICS FROM METHANE - A catalytic composition and method for methane dehydroaromatisation, the catalytic composition comprising a catalyst metal active for methane dehydroaromatisation, a zeolite having pores with diameters of at least 10 non-oxygen frame-work atoms, and silicon carbide, and in which the method comprises contacting a methane-containing feedstock with said catalytic composition to produce one or more aromatic compounds and hydrogen. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160509 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN OLEFIN - An olefin is prepared from an alkyl alcohol in a process which comprises the steps: a) converting the alkyl alcohol into a dialkylether over a first catalyst, to yield a hot dialkylether product stream containing alkyl alcohol, dialkylether and water; b) cooling the hot dialkylether product stream at least partly by indirect heat exchange with a cold dialkylether product stream to below the dew point of water at the prevailing conditions to obtain a gas-liquid mixture; c) separating the obtained mixture into a liquid water-containing stream and a vaporous dialkylether-rich stream; d) subjecting at least part of the vaporous dialkylether-rich stream, as the cold dialkylether product stream in step b), to heat exchange with the hot dialkylether product stream, to yield a heated dialkylether-rich feed; and e) converting the heated dialkylether-rich feed to an olefin over a second catalyst. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160510 | Process for the Production of Hydrocarbons Including Olefins from Synthesis Gas - A process is provided for the production of hydrocarbons that include olefins from synthesis gas containing at least one of carbon monoxide and or carbon dioxide wherein the synthesis gas is fed to a reactor in which a catalyst acts on the feed at a temperature of between 160° C. and 400° C. and a pressure of between 1 bar and 50 bar. The feed includes a compound containing one or both of nitrogen and phosphorous, such as ammonia and a phosphine, added to the reactor with the synthesis gas. The compound containing nitrogen typically constitutes at least 1 vol % and preferably of the order of 4 to 20 vol % or more of the feed. The carbonaceous gas may be carbon monoxide with a ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide in the synthesis gas of from 0.5:1 to 5:1. The catalyst is preferably a supported cobalt catalyst and may be modified with a promoter. The process produces an enhanced proportion of olefins, especially linear olefins, in the hydrocarbons produced. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160511 | Gas adsorption and gas mixture separations using porous organic polymer - A method of separating a mixture of carbon dioxide and methane using a porous organic polymer material which includes non-planar monomeric building blocks linked by imide linkers wherein the polymer material selectively absorbs CO | 2011-06-30 |
20110160512 | METHOD OF PREPARATION OF ZnS AND CdS NANOPARTICLES FOR DECHLORINATION OF POLYCHLOROBIPHENYLS IN OILS - The various embodiments herein provide a method of preparation of a nano-material for dechlorination of polychlorobiphenyls (PCB) from oil. The method involves preparing a modified bentonite prepared by treating with hexadecyl pyridinium bromide surfactant and dispersing the modified bentonite in cyclohexane. Aqueous solutions of metal ion such as Cadmium Nitrate or Zinc Nitrate and sulfide ions such as sodium sulfide are added alternately to obtain metal sulphide nano-particles. zinc nitrate is more preferable. The method of dechlorination of polychlorobiphenyls from oil involves irradiating a mixture of oil, nano-material and a solvent such as toluene under UV light for 2-6 h. A nano-material including a modified bentonite with a mono-layer of surfactant and metal sulphide nano-particles such as ZnS and CdS for remediation of oil containing PCB, is also provided. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160513 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR USING A DYNAMIC GAMMA KNIFE FOR RADIOSURGERY - The present invention is a method and system for developing a dynamic scheme for Gamma Knife radiosurgery based on the concept of “dose-painting” to take advantage of robotic patient positioning systems on the Gamma Knife C and Perfexion units. The spherical high dose volume created by the Gamma Knife unit will be viewed as a 3D spherical “paintbrush”, and treatment planning is reduced to finding the best route of this “paintbrush” to “paint” a 3D tumor volume. Under the dose-painting concept, Gamma Knife radiosurgery becomes dynamic, where the patient is moving continuously under the robotic positioning system. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160514 | ELECTRICAL ABLATION DEVICES - A variety of electrical ablation apparatuses and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ablation apparatus includes an injector catheter electrode having a proximal end configured to couple to an energy source and a fluid source. A distal end of the injector catheter defines an injection needle and defines an electrically conductive hollow channel for communicating a fluid from the fluid source to a treatment site. A balloon electrode is in fluid communication with a balloon catheter. The balloon catheter has a proximal end configured to couple to the energy source and the fluid source and a distal end configured to inflate the balloon electrode. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160515 | ALTERNATING MAGNETIC FIELD APPLICATION DEVICE FOR HEATING MAGNETIC OR MAGNETIZABLE SUBSTANCES IN BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - The invention relates to an alternating magnetic field application device for heating magnetic or magnetizable substances in biological tissue, in particular for thermal therapy using magnetic nanoparticles, composed of a large applicator ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110160516 | Mobility-Enhancing Blood Pump System - A blood pump system includes a first implantable housing, an implantable blood pump independent from the first implantable housing, and a percutaneous extension. The first implantable housing includes a rechargeable power storage device. The implantable blood pump supplements the pumping function of a heart. The rechargeable power storage device supplies electrical power to the implantable blood pump. The percutaneous extension is coupled to the rechargeable power storage device and adapted to traverse the skin. The percutaneous extension is configured to releasably connect to an external power supply adapted to provide power for recharging or supplementing the rechargeable power storage device to power the implantable blood pump. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160517 | System for heart assist, cannula and method - A cannula for a patient includes an elongate body having a length of at least 70 cm and a channel extending through the body defining a wall. The cannula includes a wire embodied within at least a portion of the wall. The body has a proximal end, a distal end having a tip opening through which the channel extends and a plurality of side holes through the wall in proximity to the tip for unimpeded flow of blood at the distal end. The cannula includes a barbed fitting at the proximal end. The cannula includes a suture wing for securing the elongated body to the patient. A system for assisting a patient's heart. A method for assisting a patient's heart. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160518 | Method and System for Closed Chest Blood Flow Support - A system for assisting flow of blood by a patient's heart. The system includes a transseptal cannula adapted to be inserted percutaneously in the vascular system and extend through the atrial septum from the right atrium to the left atrium. The system includes a blood pump mechanism having a blood pump for pumping blood received from the transseptal cannula that has been oxygenated at specified flow rates over a range of physiological pressures. The blood pump is connected to the transseptal cannula. The system includes a perfusion cannula adapted to be inserted percutaneously in the vascular system for returning oxygenated blood to the atrial system of the patient. The perfusion cannula is connected to the blood pump. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160519 | ROTATIONAL PUMP AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ROTATIONAL PUMPS - A rotational pump capable of running at a rotational speed (n) having a system for direct or indirect measurement of pressure difference or flow rate across the pump, wherein a control system is designed to calculate an index of pulsatility (PI) of the pressure difference or flow rate, estimating the gradient of PI with respect to the rotational speed (dPI/dn) and regulating the dPI/dn to a pre-defined set-point or regulating the pump in a way that the dPI/dn is minimal. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160520 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING PUMP ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED HEATING ELEMENT - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support assembly and a pump assembly coupled to the patient support assembly, for providing heated air to a patient. The pump assembly may include one or more heating elements coupled to the sidewalk thereof for providing heating of air flowing through the pump assembly. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160521 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING DUAL CHANNEL AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support assembly and an air circulation system coupled to the patient support assembly, which includes first and second air flow channels which are separate from one another. The first and second air flow channels may be separately activated, depending upon the air flow required. Additionally, the elements of the air circulation system are easily disassembled, so as to allow easy cleaning of the system which, in turn, maintains a sterile patient environment. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160522 | ELF HOMEOPATHIC CHRONOMETER - Provided is a portable chronometer including a chronometer body for encasing a chronometer mechanism and an electromagnetic frequency (EMF) generator. The EMF generator is controlled by a switch to output a desirable EMF signal. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160523 | Method of Training a Living Body to not React to Substances - A method of conditioning a living body of a patient to associate the positive effects of sensory stimulation of the sympathetic ganglia with digital audio representations of allergens or other offending substances to modify errant interpretations of the immune system or other systems involved in a reaction to ultimately cease or reduce negative reactions to such allergens or substances. In addition, a patient's allergies or sensitivities are treated by using digital representations, preferably provided via a computer, as opposed to exposing the patient to the actual substances. Sensory stimulation is used in conjunction with the digital audio signals to condition the body to react more appropriately to the substances without the actual substance being exposed to the patient. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160524 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND HYPNOSIS METHOD UTILIZING THE SAME - An electronic device and hypnosis method includes setting a hypnosis volume level and a playing duration of the electronic device. An audio file is played in response to the electronic device being activated, and a brain wave frequency of a user is determined. The electronic device and hypnosis method further includes analyzing the brain wave frequency to determine if the user is in a sleeping state, and playing the audio file for the playing duration at the hypnosis volume level. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160526 | DISPOSABLE URINE INCONTINENCE DEVICE WITH COVER SHEET - A disposable urinary incontinence device comprises a liquid-stable resilient member and a cover sheet. The cover sheet envelops the liquid-stable resilient member to form an elongated member having a tubular profile. The elongated member has a first end, a second end. The cover sheet exhibits a skin-facing surface contact area of less than 30% at a depth of 10% of the cover sheet. In addition, the cover sheet has a static coefficient of 0.275 to 0.150, and a dynamic coefficient of friction of 0.230 to 0.150. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160527 | Suture-less Tissue Fixation for Implantable Device - A suture-less pelvic implant system and method is provided for treating pelvic conditions, such as incontinence or vaginal prolapse. The implant can include a fixation portion, rectangular or suture line, having a plurality of fixation elements, e.g., barbs, extending therefrom to fixate within target pelvic tissue, such as the vaginal apex. In a sacralcolpopexy, an opposing end or anchor of the implant is fixated within the sacrum or like structure to stabilize, raise, support or reposition the vaginal apex. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160528 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CARDIAC ANNULUS STABILIZATION AND TREATMENT - Devices and methods generally provide enhanced stabilization, exposure and/or treatment of a cardiac valve annulus. Methods generally involve introducing a stabilizing member beneath one or more leaflets of a heart valve to engage the annulus at an intersection between the leaflets and the interior ventricular wall of the heart. Force is then applied to the stabilizing member to stabilize and/or expose the valve annulus. In some embodiments, the stabilizing member may include a series of hydraulically driven tethered anchors, such as hooks or clips, for engaging and cinching valve annulus tissue to decrease the diameter of a regurgitant valve. Alternatively, other treatments may be delivered by a stabilizing member, such as radiofrequency energy, drugs, bulking agents or shape memory stents. A second stabilizing member may also be introduced above the leaflets for further stabilization. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160529 | PELVIC IMPLANT AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - Described and depicted are pelvic sling implant and delivery systems. The sling implants can be used in treating stress incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders. The sling systems can include a mesh extension or support portion and one or more tip anchors. A delivery tool can include a handle ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110160530 | Next Generation Endoscope - An endoscope system includes a shaft portion having a proximal end and a distal end and defining a longitudinal axis. The system also includes a first image receiver coupled to the shaft portion. The first image receiver is directed toward a first direction to receive an image of a first portion of the interior of a lumen. The system also includes a second image receiver coupled to the shaft portion. The second image receiver is directed toward a second direction to receive an image of a second portion of the interior of the lumen. The first direction is generally opposite the second direction. The system further includes a monitor, wherein the image of the first portion and the image of the second portion are displayed simultaneously on the monitor. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160531 | NATURAL ORIFICE TRANSLUMENAL ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY (NOTES) DEVICE - A natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) device includes a puncture needle, dilator sheaths and working sheaths. The puncture needle includes a puncture end and a protruding safety stud situated substantially at a middle section of the puncture needle. Each dilator sheath has an insert end and a position limit end, and each dilator is sheathed sequentially onto the puncture needle, and the position limit end is stopped by the safety stud of the puncture needle, such that the insert end will not exceed the puncture end and will form a safety interval from the puncture end. The working sheath is provided for inserting and retracting the dilator sheaths and the puncture needle to form a space required for a surgical operation after the dilator sheaths have expanded a natural orifice, so as to provide a safe and convenient use of NOTES. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160532 | ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENT - An endoscopic instrument includes an elongate guide element having at least one guide rail extending from a proximal to a distal end of the guide element. At least one working instrument, which is provided with an engagement element which fits with the at least one guide rail, engages with the at least one guide rail in a manner such that the working instrument is displaceable along the at least one guide rail. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160533 | Method and System for Drug Delivery - A medical device and procedure for delivering a drug into a uterus are described. In one implementation, the medical device includes a first elongate member, a second elongate member and a stopper device. The first elongate member is configured for transcervical insertion into the uterus and includes a lumen extending therethrough. The second elongate member is positioned within said lumen and also includes a lumen therethrough. The second elongate member is positionable in a retracted or an extended position. A distal end of the second elongate member is configured to extend beyond a distal end of the first elongate member and penetrate uterine tissue when in the extended position. A proximal end of the second elongate member is configured to receive a drug for delivery through the lumen of the second elongate member. The stopper device controls movement of the second elongate member within the first elongate member. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160534 | ENDOSCOPIC NAVIGATION METHOD AND ENDOSCOPIC NAVIGATION SYSTEM - An endoscopic navigation method includes the steps of: receiving an image from an endoscopic navigation system; performing image classification to determined whether the image is usable; performing a first image process on the image to filter out dark areas of the image to produce a first processed image; performing a first determination procedure to identify the dark areas of the first processed image; producing a first result image for indicating lumen direction; performing a second image process to filter out fold curves of the image to produce a second processed image when there is no dark area in the image; performing a second determination procedure to identify the fold curves of the second processed image; producing a second result image for indicating lumen direction according to the fold curves; and outputting the first or the second result image to a display device to assist users in operating the photographic device. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160535 | SURGICAL ACCESS PORT WITH EMBEDDED IMAGING DEVICE - Disclosed is a disposable access port for use in endoscopic procedures, including laparoscopic procedures. The access port includes a cannula with an embedded camera in communication with an external control box. In operation, a trocar is combined with the access port to facilitate insertion of the access port into an anatomical site. Prior to insertion, the camera is pushed inside the cannula, where it remains during insertion. The trocar is removed after the access port has been inserted to allow surgical instruments to access the anatomical site. During removal of the trocar, a portion of the trocar urges the camera out of the cannula, thereby allowing visualization of the anatomical site. The camera can be fixedly or adjustably mounted on the port. A camera may also be mounted on the trocar. The trocar may include irrigation and suction channels to facilitate a clear view of the anatomical site. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160536 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED MANEUVERABILITY - The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus comprising an elongated carrier adapted to be inserted through a proximal opening of a gastrointestinal (GI) tract lumen; a piston head, coupled to a distal portion of the carrier, and configured to: be inflated so as to form and maintain a pressure seal with a wall of the GI tract lumen, and be advanced distally through the GI tract in response to pressure from a fluid pressure source; a distal balloon coupled to the carrier distal to the piston head and configured and operable to be inflated so as to dilate the lumen thereby creating a working space; and a control unit, configured and operable to control simultaneously a pressure level within the piston head and a pressure level within the distal balloon. The control comprises maintaining a constant level of pressure within the piston head thereby maintaining said pressure seal and cyclically modulating the level of pressure within the distal balloon facilitating the distal advancement of the piston head within the GI tract lumen. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160537 | Stylet with a Camera Device - A stylet with a camera device is disclosed, which is used along with an endotracheal tube. The stylet with a camera device comprises: a tube body, placed in the endotracheal tube, the tube body having a front end and a rear end, the rear end of the tube body having a bending part; an image capturing unit, used for capturing an image, the image capturing unit being connected to the front end of the tube body; a display unit, used for displaying the image, the display unit being connected to the bending part, and the display unit being electrically connected to the image capturing unit, wherein the display unit is located in a rear side of the endotracheal tube; and an operating member, connected to the rear end or the display unit, wherein the operating member allows a user to apply force so as to make the front end of the tube body protrude from one end of the endotracheal tube. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160538 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR LAPAROSCOPIC ASPIRATION AND RETRACTION - Various surgical instruments for laparoscopic procedures is provided, which are adapted and configured to aspirate and retract a hollow organ, such as a gallbladder. The surgical instruments can includes a needle body, an anchor that is deployable with respect to the needle body, which is adapted and configured for engaging and retracting the hollow organ. Moreover, an aperture can be provided in connection with the needle body, which is adapted and configured for permitting aspiration of contents of the hollow organ. The anchor can be held within, and deployable from, a lumen of the needle body, or held on, and deployable from, an outside surface of the needle body, for example. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160539 | EXPANDABLE MEMBER DISSECTION PORT - Embodiments of the invention include a device to provide working access to a surgical site in a patient. The device may include a port component including an elongate member configured to pass through an opening in the patient. The elongate member may include a bore extending between a distal end and a proximal end of the elongate member. The port component may also include an expandable member disposed on the elongate member that may perform dissection and may form a seal to maintain insufflation pressure in a working space. The device may also include an insert component configured to be removably received inside the bore in the elongate member of the port component. The insert component may include at least one lumen that may removably receive at least one working instrument. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160540 | Vaginal Speculum - A vaginal speculum is provided that has an upper arm with a handle and jaw. A cross-sectional shape of a longitudinally extending portion may be constant along its entire longitudinal length so that the height of the portion is likewise constant along its length. Right and left side flanges may extend downward from the longitudinally extending portion and a tip of the jaw. The distance between the outer surfaces of the right and left side flanges in the lateral direction may be constant along their entire lengths in the longitudinal direction. A lower arm with a jaw and handle may be included and arranged with the upper arm so that their relative position to one another can be modified. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160541 | LIGHTING SYSTEM - The lighting system | 2011-06-30 |
20110160542 | WAVEGUIDE - A waveguide receives a wave transmitted from an external power source and to guide the wave to reach within a width of a rectenna. The waveguide may include a negative refractive index medium and/or a surface plasmon medium. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160543 | VOXEL-BASED METHODS FOR ASSESSING SUBJECTS USING POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to methods for diagnosing a neurological disorder in a subject. In certain aspects, the methods described herein involve determining one or more critical areas in the brain from PET data where two groups differ and measuring PET signal within determined critical areas in a new subject in order to assign risk or diagnosis. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160544 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYSIS OF MEDICAL DATA TO ENCOURAGE HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT - System and method analyze medical data of a patient having a disease afflicted health condition and action is taken to encourage the patient to perform wellness-enhancing activities and to take and report medical data more frequently. Consideration in the form of reduced insurance costs, medical supply costs, and medical equipment costs are given to patients who comply. Health care providers are advised that analysis of the patient's medical data is reimbursable and are also encouraged to perform such analyses through rewards. Patient data may be stored in a remote memory site, accessed by HCPs for analysis, and proprietary software may be used to communicate directly to insurance companies or other medical benefit entities. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160545 | ELECTRONIC INVESTIGATIVE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING THE TRUTH - The present invention provides a novel electronic investigative device for identification of truth from individuals who have committed an act of offence. The invention also provides a method for identification of truth based on bio-electric responses that are elicited by presentation of a unique design of nestled probes. The method advantageously utilizes the experiential knowledge present in a subject's brain that elicits a bio electric response to the presentation of probe. The invention is completely non-invasive and does not require an active participation of the subject. Further, the method is fully automated to enable tamper proof results. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160546 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS OF MEDICAL IMAGES - The invention relates to a system and a method for analysis and evaluation of at least one anatomical structure in a medical image, said medical image representing at least a part of a patient or person, said system comprising image analysing means for calculating the volume and/or providing the shape of the at least one anatomical structure, and statistical analysing means for providing a confidence interval of the volume and/or the shape of the analysed anatomical structure(s) based on individual data of the patient or person, thereby quantifying the normality of said anatomical structure(s). By the present system and method a detailed and trustworthy confidence interval can be provided in connection with analysis and evaluation of a medical image of a patient, thereby illustrating the expected normality of the patient. The invention can be applied to images acquired from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). One example of use is for diagnosing diseases and/or initial stages of diseases. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160547 | WIRELESS TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL INFORMATION - A wireless transmission device for physiological information is carried personally by a user and is attached on skin to measure the user's physiological condition by touching the skin. Related physiological signals are continuously and automatically transmitted to other monitoring device through an automatic wireless transmission unit in the wireless transmission device. Therefore, the user's physical condition can be monitored at any time and the related physiological information can be provided to a medical facility or other monitoring facility for understanding and tracking. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160548 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS USING ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS - A system for monitoring a physiological parameter comprises a substrate, a pair of drive electrodes, a pair of detection electrodes, and an RFID apparatus. The substrate is arranged to be removably securable to a biological organism. At least the pair of drive electrodes or the pair of detection electrodes is secured to the substrate. The RFID apparatus is arranged to be in electrical communication with at least the pair of drive electrodes or the pair of detection electrodes. Methods of using the device are also provided. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160549 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR USING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION FOR MONITORING A TISSUE OF A USER - A wearable monitoring apparatus for monitoring at least one biological parameter of an internal tissue of an ambulatory user. Said wearable monitoring apparatus comprises at least one transducer configured for delivering electromagnetic (EM) radiation to said internal tissue and intercepting a reflection of said EM radiation said reform in a plurality of transmission sessions during at least 24 hours, a processing unit configured for analyzing respective said reflection and identifying a change in said at least one biological parameter accordingly, a reporting unit configured for generating a report according to said change, and a housing for containing said at least one transducer, said reporting unit, and said processing unit, said housing being configured for being disposed on said body of said ambulatory user. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160550 | METHOD FOR TAGGING CONDITION INFORMATION AND MULTIMEDIA APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A method for tagging condition information and a multimedia apparatus using the same are provided. The method includes measuring condition information of a user who is enjoying content, and tagging the content with the measured condition information. Accordingly, the user's condition information for each content is checked and the user's condition information is adjusted using the condition information tagged onto the contents. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160551 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MORPHOLOGY-BASED ARRHYTHMIA CLASSIFICATION USING CARDIAC AND OTHER PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - A tachyarrhythmia detection and classification system classifies tachyarrhythmias based on an analysis of morphological features of a cardiac signal enhanced by using one or more physiological parameters indicative of hemodynamic stability and/or activity level. The tachyarrhythmia detection and classification system computes a measure of similarity between an arrhythmic waveform of the cardiac signal, a template waveform for that cardiac signal, such as a correlation coefficient representative of the correlation between morphological features of the arrhythmic waveform and morphological features of the template waveform. A detected tachyarrhythmia episode is classified by comparing the measure of similarity to a threshold that is dynamically adjusted using the one or more physiological parameters. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160552 | SINE SATURATION TRANSFORM - A transform for determining a physiological measurement is disclosed. The transform determines a basis function index from a physiological signal obtained through a physiological sensor. A basis function waveform is generated based on basis function index. The basis function waveform is then used to determine an optimized basis function waveform. The optimized basis function waveform is used to calculate a physiological measurement. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160553 | Sensor and monitor system - A monitor system to monitor a characteristic of a user is disclosed. The monitor system includes a sensor to produce a signal indicative of a glucose characteristic measured in the user, the sensor further having a sensor port. The monitor system further includes a recorder within a recording housing, the recorder hosing also encompassing a batter. The recorder further includes a recorder port that interfaces with the sensor port in order to receive the produced signals from the sensor port. A recorder clock that assigns a time to the signals from the sensor is also defined within the recorder housing, as is a recorder processor that includes a recorder memory that is coupled to the recorder port to store the produced signals from the sensor. The recorder further includes a data port defined to interface with a dock receiver. A dock that is remotely located from the sensor and the recorder is also included with the monitor system. The dock includes the dock receiver that physically couples the recorder to the dock via the data port and a dock processor that is coupled to the dock receiver. The monitor system further includes a data processor defined to analyze the signals from the sensor that were stored in the recorder. The data processor includes: a data processor memory to store data from the recorder and a data processor clock. Further included with the data processor is a program to assign the time and date of the signals from the sensor by comparing the time and date on the data processor clock with the time assigned to the signals from the sensor by the recorder clock. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160554 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AT LEAST ONE CHARACTERIZING PARAMETER OF MULTILAYER BODY TISSUE - A device for the non-invasive measurement of a glucose level, body hydration or another characterizing parameter of body tissue comprises at least two coplanar waveguides arranged on a common support. An AC signal is applied to the first ends of the coplanar waveguides, and the signal arriving at the second end is measured. The coplanar waveguides have differing gap widths, such that their electric fields have different reach into the body tissue. This allows obtain depth resolved information about the permittivities of individual tissue layers and to obtain more accurate results. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160555 | Universal Models for Predicting Glucose Concentration in Humans - An embodiment of the invention provides a system for predicting future glucose levels in an individual including a glucose measuring device for generating glucose signals representing glucose levels obtained from the individual at fixed time intervals and an analyzer. The analyzer uses a glucose prediction function that is portable between individuals irrespective of health of the individuals. The glucose prediction function includes model coefficients that are invariant between the individuals. The glucose prediction function outputs the future glucose levels by weighing the previous glucose signals obtained from the individual by the model coefficients. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160556 | CATHETER WITH STRAIN GAUGE SENSOR - A medical probe, including a flexible insertion tube, having a distal end for insertion into a body cavity of a patient and which is configured to be brought into contact with tissue in the body cavity. The probe further includes a sensor tube of an elastic material, contained inside the distal end of the insertion tube and configured to deform in response to forces exerted by the tissue on the distal end. The probe also includes a plurality of strain gauges fixedly attached to a surface of the sensor tube at different, respective locations and configured to generate respective signals in response to deformations of the sensor tube. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160557 | TESTING COMMUNICATION DURING IMPLANTATION - A system and method are described for testing communication through a patient during implantation using telemetry coupling electrodes on a delivery catheter. In one example, at least two telemetry coupling electrodes may be placed on or within a delivery catheter to test conductive communication with external body electrodes during implantation. In some instances, the telemetry coupling electrodes of the delivery catheter may approximate the spacing of telemetry electrodes on an IMD. In this manner, testing conductively coupled communication with telemetry coupling electrodes of the catheter may be used to mimic the telemetry electrodes on the IMD and determine a target position and/or orientation of an electrode or electrodes of the IMD for successful conductive communication through the body. | 2011-06-30 |
20110160558 | IMPLANTABLE RADIOPAQUE MARKING - Specified information can be provided to a user, to a machine, or to an automated process using a specified configuration of a plurality of radiopaque rings about at least a portion of an implantable lead. | 2011-06-30 |