28th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 45 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130178718 | HEALTH MONITORING APPLIANCE - A heart monitoring system for a person includes one or more wireless nodes; and a wearable appliance in communication with the one or more wireless nodes, the appliance monitoring vital signs. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178719 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO MEASURE ECG AND RESPIRATION - A method for monitoring the respiration rate of a patient includes attaching a plurality of electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes and a pressure sensor to a patient, producing a first respiration signal based on variations detected in signals provided by the ECG electrodes attached to the patient, and producing a second respiration signal based on pressure variations detected in the pressure sensor secured to the patient. The method also includes selecting at least one of the first respiration signal and the second respiration signal based on respective signal qualities and producing a respiration rate from the selected signal. The method also includes providing indicia of the respiration rate. The method may also include displaying ECG signals with the indicia of the respiration rate. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178720 | DEVICE, METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR ESTIMATING BIORHYTHM - Provided is a biorhythm estimation device including a reference rhythm curve storage unit configured to store a reference rhythm curve that is created as a biorhythm curve representing a property of intra-day fluctuation of an indicator value of biological information based on experimental subject samples, a biological information measurement unit configured to noninvasively measure the biological information of an experimental subject, an indicator value calculation unit configured to calculate the indicator value from a measurement value of the biological information, an experimental-subject rhythm curve creation unit configured to fit the reference rhythm curve to the indicator value of the experimental subject to create an experimental-subject rhythm curve whose target is the experimental subject, an experimental-subject rhythm curve storage unit configured to store the experimental-subject rhythm curve, and a biorhythm estimation unit configured to apply the indicator value to the experimental-subject rhythm curve to estimate biorhythm of the experimental subject. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178721 | VIVO DETERMINATION OF ACIDITY LEVELS - A bolus for use in a ruminant animal's reticulum includes a cavity ( | 2013-07-11 |
20130178722 | Sharp Tip Carbon Nanotube Microneedle Devices and Their Fabrication - Carbon nanotube needles and needle arrays are described in which the precursor pillars are etched by oxygen plasma treatment to provide tapered and/or sharp-tip needles. Processes, products by process, and devices incorporating the sharp-tip needles are further described. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178723 | NON-INVASIVE OPTICAL DETECTION OF BLOOD GLUCOSE BASED ON PHASE MASKS - Non-invasive [blood] glucose testing devices and testing methods without using a blood sample are disclosed and can be used for optically interrogating substances overlaid by turbid media based on wavefront manipulation by means of binary phase masking. Through altering the degree of mode conformity between the fields reaching the collection optics and the field distributions of the propagation modes of optical waveguides the disclosed method can be used to suppress the collection of short-range light originated near the collection optics while permitting unimpeded collection of light originated from sites substantially behind turbid media. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178724 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING A PARAMETER IN THE BLOOD STREAM OF A SUBJECT - An apparatus and method for predicting a parameter in the blood stream of a subject is disclosed. The apparatus includes a laser diode source arranged to emit light of at least two different wavelengths; a first optical receiver arranged to receive incident light of the two different wavelengths where the subject is not present; a second optical receiver arranged to receive transmitted or diffuse reflected light of the two different wavelengths when a desired part of the subject is present and a processor for calculating the ratio of the intensity of the received transmitted or diffuse reflected light to incident light for each of the at least two different wavelengths to provide an indication of the parameter in the blood stream of the subject. The apparatus and method are particularly suited for measuring HbA1c in an individual. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178725 | STACKED ADHESIVE OPTICAL SENSOR - An optical sensor having a cover layer, an emitter disposed on a first side of the cover, a detector disposed on the first side of said cover, and a plurality of stacked independent adhesive layers disposed on the same first side of the cover, wherein the top most exposed adhesive layer is attached to a patient's skin. Thus, when the sensor is removed to perform a site check of the tissue location, one of the adhesive layers may also be removed and discarded, exposing a fresh adhesive surface below for re-attachment to a patient's skin. The independent pieces of the adhesive layers can be serially used to extend the useful life of the product. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178726 | STABILIZED POLYMERS FOR USE WITH ANALYTE SENSORS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - Embodiments of the invention provide analyte sensors having elements designed to modulate their chemical reactions as well as methods for making and using such sensors. In certain embodiments of the invention, the sensor includes an analyte modulating membrane that comprises a linear polyurethane/polyurea polymer comprising one or more agents selected for their ability to stabilize the polymers against thermal and/or oxidative degradation. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178727 | ANALYTE SENSOR WITH LAG COMPENSATION - In particular embodiments, methods, devices and systems including calibrating analyte data associated with a monitored analyte level received from an analyte sensor based on a reference measurement, determining a lag time constant associated with the calibrated analyte data, and performing lag correction of the calibrated analyte data based on the determined time lag constant are disclosed. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178728 | HEART RATE MONITOR HAVING ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTIVE LAYER - A heart rate monitor (HRM) includes an electrostatic discharge protective layer configured to at least partially shield the heart rate monitor from electrostatic discharge (ESD). The heart rate monitor includes a strap configured to be worn on the body of a user that includes signal and ground electrodes. The signal electrode is configured to receive electrical impulses from the heart of the user, while the ground electrode is configured to electrically ground the heart rate monitor to the body of the user. An electrostatic discharge protective layer is disposed on or in the strap over the signal electrode so that the signal electrode is at least substantially positioned between the body of the user and the electrostatic discharge protective layer when the strap is worn. The electrostatic discharge protective layer is electrically coupled to the ground electrode to at least partially shield the signal electrode from electrostatic discharge. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178729 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MINIMALLY-INVASIVE OPTICAL-ACOUSTIC IMAGING - An imaging guidewire can include one or more optical fibers communicating light along the guidewire. At or near its distal end, one or more blazed or other fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) directs light to a photoacoustic transducer material that provides ultrasonic imaging energy. Returned ultrasound is sensed by an FBG sensor. A responsive signal is optically communicated to the proximal end of the guidewire, and processed to develop a 2D or 3D image. In one example, the guidewire outer diameter is small enough such that an intravascular catheter can be passed over the guidewire. Techniques for improving ultrasound reception include using a high compliance material, resonating the ultrasound sensing transducer, using an attenuation-reducing coating and/or thickness, and/or using optical wavelength discrimination. Techniques for improving the ultrasound generating transducer include using a blazed FBG, designing the photoacoustic material thickness to enhance optical absorption. Techniques for distinguishing plaque or vulnerable plaque may be used to enhance the displayed image. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178730 | Use of Machine Learning for Classification of Magneto Cardiograms - The use of machine learning for pattern recognition in magnetocardiography (MCG) that measures magnetic fields emitted by the electrophysiological activity of the heart is disclosed herein. Direct kernel methods are used to separate abnormal MCG heart patterns from normal ones. For unsupervised learning, Direct Kernel based Self-Organizing Maps are introduced. For supervised learning Direct Kernel Partial Least Squares and (Direct) Kernel Ridge Regression are used. These results are then compared with classical Support Vector Machines and Kernel Partial Least Squares. The hyper-parameters for these methods are tuned on a validation subset of the training data before testing. Also investigated is the most effective pre-processing, using local, vertical, horizontal and two-dimensional (global) Mahanalobis scaling, wavelet transforms, and variable selection by filtering. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178731 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RISK ASSESSMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS DURING EARLY COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT - The nonlinear complexity of EEG signals is believed to reflect the scale-free architecture of the neural networks in the brain. Analysis of the complexity and synchronization of EEG signals as described herein provides a quantitative measure for routine monitoring of functional brain development in infants and young children and provide a useful biomarker for detecting functional abnormalities in the brain before the cognitive, behavioral or social manifestations of these brain developments can be observed and measured by standard tests. One or more machine learning algorithms are used to discover relevant patterns in the complexity and synchronization values determined from the EEG data to facilitate risk assessment and/or diagnosis of developmental disorders in infants and young children by predicting cognitive, behavioral and social outcomes of the measured functional brain activity patterns. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178732 | ULTRASONIC SENSOR FOR A CARDIOTOCOGRAPH - An ultrasonic sensor according to the invention comprises at least one ultrasonic transducer, at least one resistor connected to the ultrasonic transducer and a housing accommodating the ultrasonic transducer and the resistor. The ultrasonic sensor is configured in such a way, that it is not or only slightly ferromagnetic, so that the ultrasonic sensor acts neutrally with respect to an external magnetic field (for example in an MRT). | 2013-07-11 |
20130178733 | FUNCTIONAL BRAIN IMAGING FOR DETECTING AND ASSESSING DECEPTION AND CONCEALED RECOGNITION, AND COGNITIVE/EMOTIONAL RESPONSE TO INFORMATION - This invention provides method and system for measuring changes in the brain activity of an individual by functional brain imaging methods for investigative purposes, e.g., detecting and assessing whether an individual is being truthful or deceptive, and/or whether an individual has a prior knowledge of a certain face or object. The invention combines recent progress in medical brain imaging, computing and neuroscience to produce an accurate and objective method of detection of deception and concealed prior knowledge based on an automated analysis of the direct measurements of brain activity. Applying the paradigm developed from the deception model, and applying it to an individual viewing media information (e.g., audiovisual messages or movies, or announcements), the data is used to interpret the effect of the information on that individual. This permits the effective manipulation of the content of the media segments to achieve maximal desired impact in target populations or on specific individuals. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178734 | METHOD FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING USING SATURATION HARMONIC INDUCED ROTARY SATURATION - A system and method for producing an image of a subject with a magnetic resonance imaging system, in which the image depicts an image contrast indicative of rotary saturation produced in response to magnetic particles administered to the subject, are provided. An agent that includes magnetic particles is administered to the subject. An electromagnetic drive field is applied to the subject at a drive frequency so that the magnetic particles produce magnetic fields that oscillate at the drive frequency and harmonics thereof. A spin-lock field is then established at a spin-lock frequency that is a harmonic of the drive frequency in order to produce rotary saturation of nuclear spins affected by the magnetic fields produced by the magnetic particles. Image data is then acquired from the subject using the MRI system, from which an image of the subject that depicts an image contrast indicative of the produced rotary saturation is reconstructed. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178735 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING IMAGES FROM WITHIN A TISSUE - Systems and methods for imaging within depth layers of a tissue include illuminating light rays at different changing wavelengths (frequencies), collimating illuminated light rays using a collimator, and splitting light rays using a beam splitter, such that some of the light rays are directed towards a reference mirror and some of the rays are directed towards the tissue. The systems and methods further include reflecting light rays from the reference mirror towards the imager, filtering out non-collimated light rays reflected off the tissue by using a telecentric optical system, and reflecting collimated light rays reflected off the tissue towards the imager, thus creating an image of an interference pattern based on collimated light rays reflected off the tissue and off the reference mirror. The method may further include creating full 2D images from the interference pattern for each depth layer of the tissue using Fast Fourier transform. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178736 | Noninvasive Systems for Blood Pressure Measurement in Arteries - Hardware and software methodology are described for a non-invasive approach to blood pressure measurement in pulmonary artery and systemic arteries by using wall displacement and blood velocity that are measured using ultrasound, microwave techniques and/or other radiofrequency (RF) techniques. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178737 | Finger-Grip Device For Medical Syringe Or Cartridge - The present invention relates to a finger-grip device designed to be placed on the flange of a cylindrical barrel of a medical syringe or cartridge, increasing the contact surface with the fingers of the operator during the injection or withdrawal of fluids to or from a patient, characterised in that it does not stop or hinder the run of the plunger within the cylindrical barrel. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178738 | System and Method for Tissue Ablation in a Body Cavity - A tissue ablation system and method of forming same includes an ablation device having a substrate with an outer surface and energy transport elements coupled to the outer surface. The substrate is configured to have a shape that approximates an interior shape of a uterus. The system and method further including an energy source electrically coupled to the energy transport elements and at least one ultrasonic transducer positioned in a lateral region of the uterus. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178739 | METHODS, ASSEMBLIES, AND DEVICES FOR POSITIOING A CATHETER TIP USING AN ULTRASONIC IMAGING SYSTEM - A catheter assembly includes an elongated member having an ultrasonic beacon disposed adjacent to a distal end portion of the elongated member, a power supply releasably attachable adjacent to the proximal end of the elongated member, and a catheter. The distal end portion of the elongated member with the ultrasonic transmitter is inserted into an anatomical structure of the human body, and the ultrasonic transmitter is powered by the power supply. Using conventional medical ultrasonography equipment, a technician is able to observe and/or track on a display an image of the internal structure of the human body and an image such as an illuminated bright spot representing the energized ultrasonic beacon. After locating the elongated member, the power supply is removed, and the catheter is slid onto the elongated member to locate the catheter tip. Thereafter, the elongated member is removed. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178740 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ULTRASOUND IMAGE - A method of providing an ultrasound image includes: obtaining an ultrasound image of an object; detecting a plurality of layers having different sound speeds based on the ultrasound image; and displaying information about boundaries of the plurality of layers. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178741 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ULTRASOUND VOLUME IMAGE DATA PROCESSING - A method for ultrasound volume image data processing comprising acquiring ultrasound volume image data in a scan volume in which a line-like object is located, locating a position of the line-like object based on the ultrasound volume image data, defining a slab boundary box surrounding the line-like object based on the position of the line-like object, and rendering a region surrounded by the slab boundary box. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178742 | METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR RECORDING BLADDER VOLUME - A non-invasive method and apparatus for monitoring the bladder volume in humans or animals. The monitoring measurements are based on the analysis of ultrasound signals from at least two individual ultrasound transducer arrays. Each one individual ultrasound transducer array has a contact face, which is arranged in order to transmit an ultrasonic signal through an abdominal surface of an individual being monitored. The method and apparatus includes the arranging of each individual transducer array on the abdominal surface around an axis which extends from a point on the abdominal surface through a point on or within the urinary bladder. The method and apparatus further comprises that each individual transducer array is arranged to scan the bladder using a two-dimensional scan plane which extends radially from the transducer array through the bladder. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178743 | ULTRASONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF GENERATING ULTRASONIC IMAGE USING VECTOR DOPPLER - Disclosed is a method for generating an ultrasonic image, the method including: transmitting an ultrasonic signal to a predetermined portion of an object and receiving at least three response signals which are reflected from the predetermined portion; selecting at least two response signals from among the at least three received response signals; and acquiring vector information which indicates a speed and a movement direction of the predetermined portion based on a receiving angle and a Doppler frequency of each of the selected at least two response signals. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178744 | ULTRASOUND PROBE - An ultrasound probe comprises a body terminating at a nose, an ultrasound transducer adjacent the nose and facing a first direction, and a touchpad zone to detect a sliding gesture of a first digit. The first touchpad zone extends along a first surface facing a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178745 | ULTRASOUND TRACKING ADAPTER - An ultrasound tracking adapter assembly that attaches to an ultrasound transducer in a repeatable, rigid, and tool-less manner. When used with a tracked body, the position of the tracking technology devices and the ultrasound transducer is fixed, so intraoperative calibration is not necessary. This permits a 3D guidance system and 2D ultrasound to be used together. The adapter provides a secure, rigid hold between the ultrasound transducer body and the clamping body. The ultrasound probe clamp assembly is attached to specific probe instruments used in the operating room that are to be tracked using 3D positioning technology. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178746 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Controlling Field of View in Imaging Systems - Devices, systems, and methods for controlling the field of view in imaging systems are provided. For example, in one embodiment an imaging system includes a flexible elongate member sized and shaped for use within an internal structure of a patient, an imaging transducer positioned within the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, an imaging marker positioned to be detectable within a field of view of the imaging transducer, and a controller in communication with the flexible elongate member and configured to adjust a control signal of the flexible elongate member based on the detection of the imaging marker in data received from the flexible elongate member in order to achieve a desired field of view for the imaging transducer. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178747 | BREAST CANCER PRECURSOR EVALUATION SYSTEM AND PROACTIVE BREAST WELLNESS PROGRAM - A breast cancer precursor evaluation system and a proactive breast wellness program is disclosed. The evaluation system combines a DNA oxidative stress and/or estrogen-DNA adduct screening test and a thermography screening test to provide an indication of whether the patient is developing or at a significantly higher risk for breast cancer. Moreover, the breast wellness program has components related to vascular health, immune balance, hormone balance, healthy food intake, elimination of toxins and waste and routine monitoring. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178748 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING MALIGNANCIES IN BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS USING WHITE LIGHT ENDOSCOPY - A method is described for computing a statistically significant difference between dysplasia and Barrett's esophagus (both with and without inflammatory component) using a discriminate function with diffuse reflectance measurements performed at a minimum of four different wavelengths of 485, 513, 598, and 629 nm. The discriminate function found depends both on local blood fraction volume T | 2013-07-11 |
20130178749 | TISSUE PROFILE WELLNESS MONITOR - A tissue profile wellness monitor measures a physiological parameter, generates a tissue profile, defines limits and indicates when the tissue profile exceeds the defined limits. The physiological parameter is responsive to multiple wavelengths of optical radiation after attenuation by constituents of pulsatile blood flowing within a tissue site. The tissue profile is responsive to the physiological parameter. The limits are defined for at least a portion of the tissue profile. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178750 | Methods and Apparatus for Regulating Blood Pressure - A blood pressure control apparatus, system, and methods of modifying intravascular blood flow of a patient is disclosed. In one aspect, the blood pressure control apparatus comprises an intravascular flow-modifying device including an expandable, hollow, stent-like support member configured for implantation within the vasculature, which includes an upstream sensor, a downstream sensor, and a flow restrictor. The flow restrictor is configured to partially occlude a vessel lumen and thereby artificially create back pressure upstream of the device, which causes dilation of the vessel wall and activation of the baroreceptors upstream of the device. Activation of the baroreceptors may depress the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, thereby contributing to a decrease in systemic blood pressure. The flow restrictor is also configured to partially occlude the renal vein lumen, thereby artificially increasing renal perfusion and depressing the baroreceptor-mediated sympathetic and neurohormonal efforts to raise blood pressure. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178751 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FOR MEASURING PRESSURE VIA AN L-C RESONANT CIRCUIT - An implantable medical device controls the excitation of and processes signals received from passive pressure sensor components of an implantable lead. The passive pressure sensor components include an inductor-capacitor (L-C) resonant circuit that has a resonant frequency that corresponds in some aspects to the pressure external to the implantable lead. The capacitive circuit portion of the resonant circuit may be flexible such that changes in pressure at the capacitive circuit cause changes in the capacitance of the capacitive circuit. Thus, changes in pressure at the pressure sensor are reflected by changes in the resonant frequency of the excited resonant circuit. The L-C resonant circuit is excited by a signal coupled to the L-C resonant circuit by the implantable medical device. In some embodiments, the implantable medical device receives such an excitation signal from an external device. In some embodiments, the implantable medical device generates the excitation signal. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178752 | VALVE, FLUID CONTROL DEVICE - In a fluid control device, a check valve includes a first valve housing and a first diaphragm. The first diaphragm defines a first valve chamber and a second valve chamber. An exhaust valve includes a second valve housing and a second diaphragm. The second diaphragm defines a third valve chamber and a fourth valve chamber. The check valve is opened and closed by a difference in pressure between the first valve chamber and the second valve chamber. The exhaust valve is opened and closed by a difference in pressure between the third valve chamber and the fourth valve chamber. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178753 | Heart Rate Monitor - A heart rate monitoring system includes a wrist-borne heart rate monitor for detecting the heart rate of a wearer and having a mobile telephone network transmitter and/or WiFi transmitter for transmitting the heart rate data to the cloud. A display device includes a mobile telephone network receiver and/or WiFi receiver and receives the data and/or information processed from the data on the cloud and displays the same to the wearer. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178754 | Monitoring Device With An Accelerometer, Method And System - A monitoring device for monitoring the vital signs of a user is disclosed herein. The monitoring device is preferably comprises an article, an optical sensor, an accelerometer and processor. The optical sensor preferably comprises a photodetector and a plurality of light emitting diodes. A sensor signal from the optical sensor is processed with a filtered accelerometer output signal from the accelerometer to create a filtered vital sign signal used to generate a real-time vital sign for a user. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178755 | ANALYZING ELECTROCARDIOGRAMS - An electrocardiogram (ECG) analyzing system for analyzing electrocardiogram (ECG) signals, the system including: a computing device including: a transformer for transforming an ECG signal into a time-frequency representation over a plurality of frequencies over a period of time; a calculator for calculating a magnitude of the time-frequency representation; an analyzer for analyzing a degree of clustering of a plurality of low-magnitude values in the time-frequency representation; and a diagnosing system for diagnosing whether ventricular fibrillation is present based on the degree of clustering. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178756 | BREATH DETECTION DEVICE AND BREATH DETECTION METHOD - Whether a breath sound is contained in a current frame is determined by using a characteristic that a breath sound is small in autocorrelation and large in cross-correlation. Specifically, a harmonic-wave-structure estimating unit finds autocorrelation on the basis of a frequency spectrum of the current frame. A cross-correlation estimating unit finds cross-correlation between the frequency spectrum of the current frame and a frequency spectrum of a previous frame containing a breath sound. A breath detecting unit compares a value of a constant multiple of a value of the autocorrelation with a value of the cross-correlation, and, when the value of the cross-correlation is larger, determines that a breath sound is contained in the current frame. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178757 | FUNCTIONAL EEG IMAGER - A system for identifying the connectivity between different brain regions to determine the functional role of brain regions in various human and animal actions. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178758 | Electromyography System - Methods for determining structural integrity of a bone within the spine of a patient, the bone having a first aspect and a second aspect, wherein the second aspect separated from the first aspect by a width and located adjacent to a spinal nerve. The methods involve (a) applying an electrical stimulus to the first aspect of the bone; (b) electrically monitoring a muscle myotome associated with the spinal nerve to detect if an onset neuro-muscular response occurs in response to the application of the electrical stimulus to the first aspect of the bone; (c) automatically increasing the magnitude of the electrical stimulus to until the onset neuro-muscular response is detected; and (d) communicating to a user via at least one of visual and audible means information representing the magnitude of the electrical stimulus which caused the onset neuro-muscular response. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178759 | Low Cost Blood Collection Set Using Blister Package - A low cost fluid collection set having an integrated package including a needle cannula having a first end and a second end, a hub configured for supporting the needle cannula, and a package at least partially enclosing the needle cannula and the hub is disclosed. The package includes at least one openable region configured for receiving a fluid collection device therein wherein this openable region is in communication with at least one of the first end or the second end of the needle cannula and wherein the package is configured to be used as a holding device to manipulate the needle cannula during fluid collection. The package also functions as a shield for the first end of the needle cannula after use. A method of using the fluid collection set having an integrated package and a method of making the fluid collection set is provided. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178760 | Use of Automatic Flow Regulators for Flow Modulation During Blood Collection - A flow regulator for a blood collection assembly includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, which defines an interior space between the inlet and the outlet. A membrane having a first surface and a second surface is disposed at least partially within the interior space. The membrane has a first position where a flow path between the inlet and the outlet is substantially open, and a second position where the flow path between the inlet and the outlet is at least partially restricted. The membrane is configured to move between the first and second positions in response to a pressure differential acting on the membrane. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178761 | COMPUTER CONTROLLED CPAP SYSTEM WITH SNORE DETECTION - A CPAP apparatus is provided that determines the presence of a snore by the simplified method of using filtered expiratory noise as the measure of intrinsic device noise and comparing that to filtered inspiratory noise. The filtering time constants for inspiratory and expiratory noise are adjusted such that treatment pressure does not cause false snore detection. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178762 | COLOR-CODED RINGS FOR DETERMINING DEGREE OF CERVICAL DILATATION - A set of color coded rings consisting of one subset of even numbers and other subset of odd numbers together is indicative of serially increasing cervical dilatation from 4 cm. to 9 cm. Vaginal examination with all aseptic precautions is to be carried out every 2 to 4 hours for each delivering woman. Size and color of the ring corresponding to actual cervical dilatation is to be identified. Next ring of the same color indicates expected cervical dilatation at the end of every 2 hours. If the expected cervical dilatation is not reached within the stipulated period of time, it indicates slow progress of labor and need for intervention/referral. It is an alternative for cervicograph which is easy to understand and use by clinical as well as para-clinical personnel during delivery. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178763 | MULTIPLE ORAL AND NASAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES METHOD AND KIT - The method of performing multiple oral and nasal surgical procedures in the head and neck region provides a systematic procedure for the performance of multiple operations for correcting various ear, nose, and throat conditions that cause snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the patient. The method allows the surgeon to perform multiple operating procedures in the nose, mouth, and/or throat in a single operating session, due to the use of hemostatic sheet and gel treatments in lieu of suturing and post-operative nasal hemostatic packs that preclude nasal breathing. The various surgical implement kits allow the surgeon to select the appropriate kit according to the procedure(s) to be performed. The procedure(s) is/are selected in accordance with a specific customized treatment plan that is developed by the surgeon for the individual patient, which other surgeons involved in snoring or OSA surgery can comprehend. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178764 | LARGE AREA BODY SHAPING APPLICATOR - A method and apparatus that affect vacuum to massage a volume of the skin and one or more types of skin treatment energies coupled to the massaged volume to treat the skin and subcutaneous adipose tissue and produce a desired treatment effect. The method and apparatus are based on coupling an array or a number of arrays being an assembly of skin treatment units with each skin treatment unit including a hollow cavity and a number of different energy to skin applying elements operative to receive skin treatment energy from a source of such energy and couple or apply the received energy to a treated segment of skin. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178765 | ULTRASOUND NEUROMODULATION OF SPINAL CORD - Methods and systems for non-invasive neuromodulation of the spinal cord utilize a transducer to deliver pulsed ultrasound energy to up regulate or down regulate neural targets for the treatment of pain and other disease conditions. The systems provide control of direction of the energy emission, intensity, frequency, pulse duration, pulse pattern, mechanical perturbation, and phase/intensity relationships to achieve up regulation and/or down regulation. One embodiment focuses an elongate tubular ultrasound beam which can be aligned with a target region of the spinal cord. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178766 | COVER FOR THERAPEUTIC ROLLER AND METHOD - A cover for a therapeutic roller for manipulating soft tissue and a method of using same are provided. The cover can include a main wrapping member including a sheet of material including a first end and a second end. At least one pocket can be arranged on the sheet of material and each pocket can be adapted to receive a replaceable article. A first fastening portion can be arranged on the first end of the sheet of material and a complimentary second fastening portion can be arranged on the second end of the sheet of material. The main wrapping member is securable to the therapeutic roller by wrapping the cover around the therapeutic roller and bringing the first fastening portion into contact with the second fastening portion whereby the main wrapping member is adapted to extend about the circumferential surface of the therapeutic roller. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178767 | PHYSICAL THERAPY SUPPORT DEVICE - A physical therapy support device. The device includes a framework sized for surrounding a user. The framework has a frame and legs extending downward from the frame to casters positioned at lower ends of the legs. The support device also includes a harness assembly attached to the frame for suspending a user in the framework. The harness assembly includes a leg loop sized for surrounding a leg of the user and a suspender connected to the leg loop and the frame for suspending the leg loop from the framework to suspend the user inside the framework. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178770 | MASSAGE APPARATUS FOR JETTED SPAS - A massage apparatus is provided for use in water environments in vessels such as jetted spas, baths, hot tubs and the like, the apparatus having a massager including rotatable, imbalanced impeller. An inlet of the massager is fluidly connected to a jet and an outlet is directed back to the water environment below the waterline. Flexible inlet and outlet conduits enable versatile positioning of the massager. The inlet conduit is connected via an adapter such as a funnel to a vessel wall or by a union to an individual jet. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178771 | POST OPERATIVE KNEE BRACE WITH UNIFORM SYMMETRICAL LATERAL ADJUSTMENT - A knee brace incorporates an upper attachment assembly received anteriorly on a thigh of and a lower attachment assembly to be received on a lower leg of a patent. Medial and lateral longitudinal supports are interconnected at medial and lateral hinges. An outer lateral arcuate support plate is attached to a first end of the lateral longitudinal support and an outer medial arcuate support plate is attached to a first end of the medial longitudinal support. Symmetrical lateral adjustment is accomplished with an anterior arcuate support plate and a lateral adjustment ratchet mounted to the anterior support plate. A lateral adjustment strap extends from the lateral arcuate support plate through the lateral adjustment ratchet. A lateral adjustment strap extends from the medial arcuate support plate through the lateral adjustment ratchet and rotation of the lateral adjustment ratchet symmetrically expands or retracts the lateral adjustment straps. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178772 | Soft Orthopedic Knee Brace for Treatment of Osteoarthritis - An orthopedic knee brace is provided having a sleeve, a longitudinal support assembly and a strapping system. The sleeve is positionable over a knee with the longitudinal support assembly engaging the sleeve. The longitudinal support assembly includes an upper support member, a lower support member and a hinge positionable in engagement with the knee. The strapping system includes a strap extending in a helical path across a lower point on the upper support member proximal to the hinge to an upper point on the upper support member or in a helical path across an upper point on the lower support member proximal to the hinge to a lower point on the lower support member. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178773 | CERVICAL COLLAR WITH CABLE REEL ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A cervical collar having a vertically adjustable chin support, the collar including a chin support adjustably connected to a collar body, a cable reel for adjusting the length of a cable cable, a cable stop connecting between the collar body and the chin support and slidingly positionable along a slot on the collar body and a pulley located on the collar body adjacent to the elongate slot. Adjustment of the length of the cable adjusts the position of the cable stop along the slot and adjusts the vertical position of the chin support relative to the collar body. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178774 | MULTI-STRAP LUMBAR SUPPORT DEVICE - Provided are adjustable, multi-strap lumbar support devices that may be used to provide lumbar and/or belly support for mammals having belly weight. According to non-limiting example embodiments, support or brace devices provided herein may be worn by pregnant women at various stages throughout a woman's pregnancy, and may be adjusted to naturally contour/conform to the woman's anatomy, which changes throughout pregnancy. Also provided herein are methods of preventing and/or reducing back pain in a mammal that include applying the lumbar support to a mammal as directed. Further provided are kits that include at least one multi-strap lumbar support device provided herein, which kit may optionally include instructions for proper application and/or adjustment of the multi-strap, lumbar support device. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178775 | ADJUSTABLE MULTI-COMPONENT HIP ORTHOSIS - A hip orthosis having a flexible waist band for conforming to the waist of a user can be attached at any position on the exterior of the waist band with adjustments in a vertical circumferential and rotational position for connecting a hip support unit at a desired position to maintain the head of a femur into the acetabulum of a user. The hip support unit is connected to a hinge member and an extension unit that is secured at a lower portion of the thigh wherein a thigh support unit can be adjusted so that a three point force system can be applied to the user. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178776 | LATERAL ANKLE SUPPORT - A lateral ankle support for treating acute and chronic ankle sprains comprises a minimally stretchable but flexible adhesive bandage having a generally rectangular fibula pad portion, a first strap portion extending from an end of the pad portion and a second strap portion extending from a side of the pad portion, the two strap portions defining an acute included angle. The support is adapted to be adhered to an ankle so that the pad portion extends posteriorly over the fibularis longus and brevis muscles, the first strap portion overlies the caleaneofibular ligament and the second strap portion covers the anterior talofibular ligament. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178777 | DYNAMIC TRACTION APPARATUS - A dynamic traction apparatus is provided. A mounting portion includes a mounting portion that is configured to support a channel frame thereon. The channel frame includes one or more channels that extend along a length thereof and one or more corresponding resilient members positioned adjacent the channels. A bridge mount extends distally from the mounting portion and including a bridge extending transverse to a longitudinal axis defined through the mounting portion. The bridge includes one or more wheels disposed in substantial alignment with the channel(s) of the channel frame such that a coupling member extending through the channel(s) and coupled to the resilient member(s) is/are selectively coupleable to a finger of a patient. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178778 | HEMOSTATIC FIBERS AND STRANDS - A hemostatic device for promoting the clotting of blood includes a gauze substrate, a clay material disposed on the gauze substrate, and also a polyol such as glycerol or the like disposed on the gauze substrate to bind the clay material. When the device is used to treat a bleeding wound, at least a portion of the clay material comes into contact with blood emanating from the wound to cause the clotting. A bandage that can be applied to a bleeding wound to promote the clotting of blood includes a flexible substrate and a gauze substrate mounted thereon. The gauze substrate includes a clay material and a polyol. A hemostatic sponge also includes a gauze substrate and a dispersion of hemostatic material and a polyol on a first surface of the substrate. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178779 | SOCK FOR TREATMENT OF FOOT AND LEG WOUNDS, METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - The Improved Sock is made of yarns knitted into a foot and calf, with graduated compression on an individual's foot from the foot to the calf. The yarns can include wool and alpaca fibers. A substantial proportion of wool and/or alpaca are on the inside of the sock so as to be in direct contact with the skin and wound. The Improved Sock provides absorption and wicking of inflammatory mediators, bacteria and biofilm and necrotic exudate from the foot and leg. The Improved Sock has AgNP shapes electrostatically bonded to the yarn. At least 30% of the mass of the AgNP shapes attached to the fibers have a shape selected from the group consisting of truncated triangular plates (a triangle with the corners rounded off), triangular prisms, discs and combinations of two or more of them. The Improved Sock functions as a unique wound dressing with the sock in direct contact with the wound. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178780 | PROTECTIVE CUP - A protective cup comprises: a molded cup-shaped main body having a peripheral edge, upper and lower segments, and an intermediate transition segment interconnecting the upper and lower segments, the peripheral edge having top and bottom sides, the upper segment extending curvedly from the top side of the peripheral edge to the intermediate transition segment, the lower segment extending curvedly from the intermediate transition segment to the bottom side of the peripheral edge, the lower segment having a wall thickness less than that of the upper segment; and an elastic pad body having a loop-shaped lip connected to the peripheral edge of the cup-shaped main body. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178781 | EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT APPARATUS - In a single needle extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus, an ultrafiltration pump ( | 2013-07-11 |
20130178782 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DELIVERING OR DELAYING LIPIDS WITHIN A DUODENUM - Devices and methods described include a flow reduction device adapted and configured for use within the duodenum of a mammal having a spine, a first atraumatic feature, a second atraumatic feature, and a flow reduction element having a proximal end, a distal end, an interior portion, an exterior portion and a variable porosity between the proximal end and the distal end. One aspect of the device includes a spine having a proximal end and a distal end, an atraumatic feature positioned on at least one of the proximal end and the distal end of the spine, and a flow reduction element positioned along the spine and having a variable porosity along its length. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178783 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INTRA-ATRIAL SHUNTS HAVING ADJUSTABLE SIZES - Devices and methods for treating heart disease by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal are disclosed. Devices may include an adjustable hydraulic diameter shunt portion which can be manually adjusted in vivo. Methods are provided for adjusting the flow rate of the devices in vivo. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178784 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INTRA-ATRIAL SHUNTS HAVING ADJUSTABLE SIZES - Devices and methods for treating heart disease by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal are disclosed. Devices may include an adjustable hydraulic diameter shunt portion which can be manually adjusted in vivo. Methods are provided for adjusting the flow rate of the devices in vivo. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178785 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WOUND HEALING - A system is provided for healing a wound. The system includes a flexible body, a therapeutic agent delivery mechanism, a suction mechanism, and a power source. The flexible body includes a cover film having oppositely disposed first and second surfaces that define a compartment. The compartment includes a first porous material, a second porous material, and at least one electrode disposed therein. The second porous material is disposed between the first porous material and the at least one electrode. The therapeutic agent delivery mechanism and the suction mechanism are fluidly connected to the compartment. The power source is in electrical communication with the at least one electrode. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178786 | REMOTE CLOSED-LOOP TITRATION OF DECONGESTIVE THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF ADVANCED HEART FAILURE - An apparatus comprises one or more physiological sensing circuits that generate a sensed physiological signal and at least one of the physiological sensing circuits is implantable, a measurement circuit configured to recurrently measure one or more physiological parameters that indicate a status of heart failure of the subject, a comparison circuit configured to compare the one or more physiological parameter measurements to one or more physiological parameter target values, a therapy circuit configured to control delivery of one or more drugs to treat heart failure, and a control circuit in electrical communication with the comparison circuit and the therapy circuit and configured to recurrently adjust delivery of drug therapy according to the comparison of the measured physiological parameters to the physiological parameter targets. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178787 | Dry Compositions and Devices Containing Such Dry Compostions for Use in Photodynamic Therapy or Photodynamic Diagnosis - This invention relates to dry pharmaceutical compositions comprising an active ingredient which is 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) or a precursor or derivative of 5-ALA, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compositions may be used in the photodynamic treatment (PDT) or photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) of cancer, pre-cancerous conditions and non-cancerous conditions. The invention relates further to irradiation devices comprising dry compositions and the use of such devices in the photodynamic treatment (PDT) or photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) of cancer, pre-cancerous conditions and non-cancerous conditions. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178788 | ELECTROOSMOTIC CONVECTION-ENHANCED DELIVERY SYSTEM - Apparatuses and methods for electrokinetic transport of fluids to patients. Drug-containing solutions may be placed in vial-like reservoir, which is connected to an apparatus such as a traditional catheter or other device capable of holding a drug-containing solution. Instead of a vial-like reservoir, a doped infusion pad or a gel may be used as a source of the drug-containing solution. The reservoir and apparatus may thus be the same component. The methods and apparatuses disclosed herein may also be used to transport fluid alone to achieve a clinical effect. The apparatus is placed at the point of drug delivery. The counter-electrode may be placed in or on a patient. Current is passed from the reservoir to the counter-electrode. Through electrokinetic transport, drug-containing solution is delivered along a current path from the drug source to the counter-electrode. A hollow fiber catheter for use in electrokinetic transport is also disclosed. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178789 | Monitoring Thermal Conditions To Vary Operation of an Ultrasonic Needle Tip of a Surgical Instrument - A method and apparatus to operate a surgical instrument in response to a thermal condition being detected that warrants curtailment of further operation. When the thermal condition is reached, command signals are generated that cause a needle of the surgical instrument to either have its vibrational speed slowed, have its vibrational movement stopped, or have it withdrawn from its relative position. The detection is of infrared radiation wavelengths and is carried out with either a thermal imaging device or a thermal recognition device. A corresponding temperature of the detected infrared radiation wavelengths is compared to a critical temperature to determine whether the thermal condition has been reached. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178790 | INFUSION CATHETER - The disclosure provides an apparatus and methods for removing thrombosis in vessels. The apparatus includes a sheath catheter combined with an aspiration catheter. The sheath catheter includes a first sheath opening in a proximal end of the sheath catheter, a second sheath opening in a distal end of the sheath catheter, a first balloon disposed on an outer surface of the distal end of the sheath catheter, and a passageway extending between the first and second sheath openings. The aspiration catheter is configured to pass through the first and second sheath openings and the passageway of the sheath catheter. The aspiration catheter includes a second balloon, a plurality of infusion ports, and an aspiration port disposed on an outer surface of a distal portion of the aspiration catheter. A relative position between the sheath catheter and the aspiration catheter controls the number of unblocked infusion ports. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178791 | Method and system for detecting and treating biological and chemical warfare agents - The present invention generally relates to radio-enabled devices for detection and remedy of biological and chemical warfare attack. More particularly, this invention relates to an on-body apparatus that provides a means of treatment which is innocuous to the wearer, but capable of injecting antidotes within seconds and preferably also combines multiple means of sensing chemical and biological agents as well as monitoring user's physiological response to the antidotes thereby to enable tailored and continuous infusion of antidotes while minimizing the side effect of the antidotes themselves. A key embodiment of this invention is the incorporation of an electronically-controlled needle or cannula that will deploy only when commanded to. When not deployed, the device sits inertly against the patient's skin, affixed by adhesive and or elastic materials. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178792 | ACCURATE FLOW CONTROL IN DRUG PUMP DEVICES - The accuracy of drug delivery with drug pump devices may be improved by a combination of pump operation at high flow resistances and pump pressures, pressure-relief mechanisms, and sensor-based feedback for pump control. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178793 | Pump-to-Bottle Bag - The present disclosure relates to a pump-to-bottle bag which allows breast feeding mothers to transfer milk from a breast pump directly into the bag. The apparatus includes a cylindrical support which engages a pump receiving ring within its mouth so as to engage the free edges of the bag between the cylindrical support and the pump receiving ring. The pump receiving ring receives the breast pump so that the milk can be pumped directly into the bag. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178794 | Robotic catheter manipulator assembly - A robotic catheter manipulator assembly may include a support member including a catheter manipulation base and a sheath manipulation base movable relative to each other and to the support member. Each respective manipulation base may be releasably connectable to a catheter cartridge and a sheath cartridge. A drive mechanism may be provided for moving the catheter and sheath manipulation bases relative to each other and to the support member. The manipulation base or the cartridge may include a first element engageable with a complementary second element slidably engaged with the other one of the manipulation base or the cartridge for controlling movement of a component connected to the cartridge. The cartridge, for example, may be a transseptal cartridge, a catheter cartridge or a sheath cartridge, and the component may respectively be a surgically insertable device such as a transseptal needle, a catheter or a sheath. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178795 | BALLOON CATHETER SHAFT HAVING HIGH STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY - Balloon catheter comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the elongated shaft including a biaxially oriented nonporous thermoplastic polymer tubular member having a Shore durometer hardness of less than about 75 D with an inflation lumen defined therein. The balloon catheter also comprises a balloon sealing secured proximate the distal end of the shaft and having an interior in fluid communication with the inflation lumen. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178796 | CATHETER WITH A POLYMIDE DISTAL TIP - A catheter having an elongated shaft which has a multilayered distal tip with a first layer formed of a polyimide first material and a second layer formed of a polymeric second material. In one embodiment the multilayered distal tip is a separate member, distal to the distal end of a proximal portion of the shaft. In another embodiment, the shaft has an outer tubular member, and a multilayered inner tubular member with a distal end which forms the multilayered distal tip of the shaft. In a presently preferred embodiment, the polyimide material is a thermoset polyimide. In one embodiment, the polymeric second material is a polyamide material. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178797 | BALLOON CATHETER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING IT - The invention relates to a balloon catheter comprising a catheter tube and an inflatable balloon. The ends of the balloon are attached to the catheter tube. The outside surface of the balloon in an uninflated state is provided with a relief structure which in an inflated state of the balloon is substantially disappeared. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a balloon catheter. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178798 | INFUSION SITE INTERFACES AND INSERTION DEVICES FOR INFUSION SITE INTERFACES - A device for inserting an infusion cannula, or sensor, into a patient is presented. The device comprises an insertion needle removable within the infusion cannula, a handle connected to the insertion needle, and a needle cover. The needle cover pivotably mounted on the handle is rotatably movable between a first position, i.e., the front of the insertion needle is in the needle cover, and a second position, i.e., the front is exposed. An infusion site interface comprises a body mounted on a pad attached to the patient; an infusion cannula for inserting into the patient that is connected to the body; a cavity within the body fluidly connected to the cannula; and a septum that seals closed the cavity. The septum is penetrable by an insertion needle in the infusion cannula and by a hollow needle of an infusion tubing connector coupled to the infusion site interface. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178799 | MULTI-CARTRIDGE FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE - A fluid delivery device for administering a first medicament and a second medicament includes a first fluid reservoir configured to contain the first medicament and a second fluid reservoir configured to contain the second medicament. The fluid delivery device may include one or more basal drive mechanisms to provide a basal delivery of one or more of the first and second medicaments. The fluid delivery device may further include one or more bolus drive mechanisms to provide a bolus delivery of one or more of the first and second medicaments. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178800 | NEEDLE TIP SHIELDING DEVICE - The present invention discloses a catheter instrument | 2013-07-11 |
20130178801 | OTIC FORMULATIONS, METHODS AND DEVICES - The present invention relates to a formulation and method for treating an ear infection, especially otomycosis and otitis externa, by administering a one-time only treatment comprising an antibiotic, and antifungal, and an anti-inflammatory in a thick, otic carrier. In one embodiment, the formulation comprises a therapeutically effective amount of active ingredients including a fluoroquinolone, a triazole antifungal, a thiocarbamate antifungal, a corticosteroid and a polyene antifungal, as well as a thickener such that the formulation, upon applying to the infected ear canal, gels and remains in the ear canal, continuously releasing the active ingredients for several days, achieving consistent complete (98-100%) clinical resolution of otomycosis and otitis externa in a single application. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178802 | Assembly for a Drug Delivery Device and Drug Delivery Device - An assembly for a drug delivery device comprises a housing, a rotation member, a drive member and at least one correction member. The rotation member is adapted to be rotated with respect to the housing in a first rotational direction for delivering a dose of a drug. The drive member is coupleable to the rotation member for delivering the dose. In a delivery mode, the drive member and the rotation member are coupled such that the drive member follows rotational movement of the rotation member in the first rotational direction due to mechanical interaction of the rotation member and the drive member. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178803 | Resettable Drive Mechanism for a Medication Delivery Device and Medication Delivery Device - A resettable drive mechanism for a medication delivery device comprising a housing, a drive member rotatable with respect to the housing in a second direction for delivering a dose of a medication, and a piston rod by the drive member, when drive member rotates in the second direction, a stop member adapted to prevent rotation of drive member in a first direction, when the stop member engages the drive member, a clutch member movable between a delivery position and a reset position. When clutch member is in the delivery position, stop member and drive member are engaged and drive member is prevented from rotation in the first direction, and when the cutch member is in the reset position, the drive member and the stop member are disengaged, the drive member is rotatable in the first direction. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178804 | INTRAVASCULAR LINE AND PORT CLEANING METHODS, METHODS OFADMINISTERING AN AGENT INTRAVASCULARLY, METHODS OFOBTAINING/TESTING BLOOD, AND DEVICES FOR PERFORMING SUCHMETHODS - A syringe assembly is provided comprising a syringe cylinder extending from an opening configured to receive a plunger to an end configured to couple with a needle and/or medical tubing, a cap configured to couple to the end, and barrier material at least partially encompassing the cap and the end. A syringe assembly is provided comprising a syringe cylinder extending from an opening configured to receive a plunger to an end configured to couple with a needle and/or medical tubing, a plunger extending from one end to a seal end, and at least one cap configured to couple to the one end. A syringe assembly is provided comprising a syringe cylinder extending from an opening configured to receive a plunger to an end configured to couple with a needle and/or medical tubing, and a plunger extending from one end to a seal end, the one end of the plunger defining a recess configured to receive at least one cap. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178805 | IV FLOW RATE REGULATOR AND METHOD OF ITS FABRICATION - An IV flow rate regulator for precision dosage of medical liquids including a first part, a second part with an integrated outlet tubular connector and a mating attachment part with an integrated inlet tubular connector, coupled to one another in a rotatable manner with a first elastic gasket in a depression in the base wall of the second part, a second elastic gasket in a depression in the base wall of the mating attachment part, a dosing passage groove provided between the first and second gaskets, the dosing groove opening progressively the communication between the inlet tubular connector and the outlet tubular connector by rotation of the first and second parts. Also provided is a method for the fabrication of the said IV flow regulator. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178806 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE WITH SAFE CONNECTION MEANS - The present invention relates to a drug delivery device defining a reservoir for containing a product, having a distal end comprising an end-piece defining a channel for the transfer of the product from the reservoir, said drug delivery device comprising means for coupling said end-piece with a connector, said coupling means comprising a collar defined around a portion of the end-piece and extending from the distal end, said coupling means comprising connection means connectable to said collar, said connection means comprising a tubular wall portion having an interface defined thereon for engagement with an internal face of said collar, and a retaining hook having engagement means engageable with at least part of an external face of said collar when said connection means is connected to said collar. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178807 | NEEDLE TIP GUARD FOR INTRAVENOUS CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A needle tip guard for an intravenous catheter assembly, including a base portion having a bore extending along an axial direction for receiving a needle having a needle shaft extending through the bore and moving relative to the needle tip guard from a spread-apart position; first and second jaws extending from the distal side of the base portion generally in the axial direction; the first and second jaws having head portions at a free end, said first jaw resting over the needle shaft in the spread-apart position; with locking means on the outer surface of the needle tip guard for securing the needle tip guard to the medical device; and at least one elastic element integrally mounted onto the jaws in a region between the base portion and the head portions exerting an inward restoring force on the jaws when the jaws are spread apart by the needle shaft. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178808 | Body Fluid Sucking Device - A body fluid sucking device includes a body fluid collecting container, a sucking unit, an air extracting unit, and a filtration member. The sucking unit is coupled with the body fluid collecting container and has a first inner channel interlinked with an inner space of the body fluid collecting container. The air extracting unit is coupled with the body fluid collecting container and includes a second inner channel having a first opening end interlinked with the inner space of the body fluid collecting container, and a second opening end. The filtration member, which covers the first opening end or the second opening end, has a multi-aperture structure with waterproof and air-permeable effects. When air in the body fluid collecting container is extracted out through the air extracting unit, the air and the body fluid are both filtrated by the filtration member which blocks the body fluid (such as water, snot, snivel, spittle, and etc.) but allows the air to pass through, so as to prevent the body fluid from getting into the air extracting unit and resulting in a cross-infection, as well as to prevent the body fluid from getting into an air extracting apparatus (such as an air pump) through the air extracting unit and causing damages to the body fluid sucking device. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178809 | MULTI-LUMEN CONNECTOR - Apparatus is disclosed for applying negative pressure to a wound site to promote healing. The apparatus includes a porous pad for application to the wound, a suction tube linking the porous pad to a source of negative pressure, a container for collecting fluid exudate from the wound interposed between the porous pad and the source of negative pressure and a quick disconnect connector linking a first section of the suction tube leading to the porous pad with a second section leading to the container, said connector comprising two separable and non-interchangeable parts, said first section of the suction tube comprising a multi-lumen tube, one lumen being provided for applying suction to the porous pad and another being provided for monitoring pressure, said multi-lumen tube being fixedly attached at one end to the container and at the other end to one of said separable parts, said one separable part including sealing means whereby the lumens are connected in air-tight manner to said second section of the suction tube. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178810 | Disposable Absorbent Articles Having Wetness Appearing Graphics - Disposable absorbent articles comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet that is at least partially joined to the topsheet, an absorbent core disposed at least partially between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a wetness indicator printed onto a surface of the backsheet wherein the wetness indicator comprises a graphic that further comprises at least one responsive color composition and a varnish coating disposed adjacent to the responsive color composition; wherein upon wetting, the graphic becomes visible to the unaided eye. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178811 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND DISPOSABLE DIAPER - An absorbent article has a liquid-permeable top sheet of a white non-woven fabric, a liquid-impermeable back sheet opposing the top sheet, and an absorbent between the top sheet and the back sheet. A colored element is provided on the side of the top sheet that does not contact the skin, is visible through the top sheet, and is colored to a color other than white. The top sheet has protrusions and indentations in the thickness direction. The basic weight of the protrusions is greater than the basic weight of the indentations. The color difference between the Lab value of the color of the colored element visible through the protrusions of the top sheet and the Lab value of the color of the colored element visible through the indentations of the top sheet is 2.8 or more. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178812 | MULTILAYER WOUND DRESSING WITH CONDUCTIVE REGIONS - Provided is a wound dressing including a wound pad of absorbent material having a first side and a second side opposite thereto, a backing layer covering the wound pad on the first side thereof an adhesive layer for attaching the dressing to skin. The backing layer has at least one conductive region and consists of plastic film. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178813 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE INCLUDING AN ABSORBENT CORE LAYER HAVING A MATERIAL FREE ZONE AND A TRANSFER LAYER ARRANGED BELOW THE ABSORBENT CORE LAYER - The present invention generally relates to absorbent articles and in particular to an absorbent article including a liquid permeable cover layer, a liquid impermeable barrier layer, an absorbent core arranged adjacent to the cover layer, a transfer layer arranged between the core and the barrier layer, the absorbent core including an upper surface and a lower surface and a material-free zone extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178814 | WATER-ABSORBENT SHEET STRUCTURE - A water-absorbent sheet structure comprising a structure in which an absorbent layer containing a water-absorbent resin is sandwiched with a hydrophilic nonwoven fabric from an upper side and a lower side of the absorbent layer, characterized in that at least one side of the upper side and the lower side of the water-absorbent sheet structure is subjected to embossing, wherein a central region W | 2013-07-11 |
20130178815 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER - A disposable diaper includes a liquid-permeable top sheet, a liquid-impermeable back sheet and an absorber between the top sheet and back sheet, and having a front body waist region, a crotch region and a back body waist region. The top sheet is a nonwoven fabric having on the skin contact surface a plurality of ridges and a plurality of recesses extending in the lengthwise direction of the disposable diaper, and alternating in the widthwise direction perpendicular to the lengthwise direction. The top sheet has point-like compressed sections at a prescribed density in the front body waist region and/or back body waist region, the ridges in prescribed zones having different heights than the adjacent ridges at the same location in the lengthwise direction. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178816 | INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED ABSORBENT ARTICLE ASSEMBLY - An individually packaged absorbent article assembly including a tri-folded absorbent article having two end portions and an intermediate portion, and a pouch containing the tri-folded absorbent article, the pouch being structured and arranged to enable a user to selectively open the pouch to thereby expose a garment-facing surface of the intermediate portion of the absorbent article prior to exposing a garment-facing surface of either of the end portions of the absorbent article. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178817 | METHOD OF PACKAGING AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND ATTACHING THE ABSORBENT ARTICLE TO AN UNDERGARMENT - A method of individually packaging an absorbent article and attaching the absorbent article to an undergarment including the steps of providing a tri-folded absorbent article having two end portions and an intermediate portion, providing a pouch containing the tri-folded absorbent article, opening the pouch to thereby expose a garment-facing surface of the intermediate portion of the absorbent article prior to exposing a garment facing surface of either of the end portions of the absorbent article. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178818 | METHOD OF PACKAGING AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND ATTACHING THE ABSORBENT ARTICLE TO AN UNDERGARMENT - A method of individually packaging an absorbent article and attaching the absorbent article to an undergarment including the steps of providing a tri-folded absorbent article having two end portions and an intermediate portion, providing a pouch containing the tri-folded absorbent article, opening the pouch to thereby expose a garment-facing surface of the intermediate portion of the absorbent article prior to exposing a garment facing surface of either of the end portions of the absorbent article. | 2013-07-11 |
20130178819 | TREATING BACTERIA WITH ELECTRIC FIELDS - Cells that are in the process division are vulnerable to damage by AC electric fields that have specific frequency and field strength characteristics. The selective destruction of rapidly dividing cells can therefore be accomplished by imposing an AC electric field in a target region for extended periods of time at particular frequencies with particular filed strengths. Some of the cells that divide while the field is applied will be damaged, but the cells that do not divide will not be harmed. This selectively damages rapidly dividing cells like bacteria, but does not harm normal cells that are not dividing. Since the vulnerability of the dividing cells is strongly related to the alignment between the long axis of the dividing cells and the lines of force of the electric field, improved results can be obtained when the field is sequentially imposed in different directions. | 2013-07-11 |