28th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 50 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110172436 | Method for preparing 1,3,4-substituted pyrazol compounds - The invention provides an Ethernet bridge or router comprising a network fabric adapted to provide interconnectivity to a plurality of Ethernet ports, each of the Ethernet ports being adapted to receive and/or transmit Ethernet frames, and wherein the Ethernet bridge or router further comprises an encapsulator connected to receive Ethernet Protocol Data Units from the Ethernet ports, wherein the encapsulator is operable to generate a Fabric Protocol Data Unit from a received Ethernet Protocol Data Unit, the Fabric Protocol Data Unit comprising a header portion, and a payload portion which comprises the Ethernet Protocol Data Unit concerned, and wherein the encapsulator is operable to transform Ethernet destination address information from the Ethernet Protocol Data Unit into a routing definition for the network fabric, and to include this routing definition in the header portion of the Fabric Protocol Data Unit. Also provided is a method of data delivery across a network. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172437 | Perfluorophthalocyanine Molecules and Methods of Synthesis - Advantageous methods for synthesis of fluorinated phthalocyanines are provided. Typical implementation involves a reaction mixture that includes perfluoro compound that is reacted for a reaction period sufficient to yield a fluorinated phthalocyanine of formula F | 2011-07-14 |
20110172438 | Enantioselective Cascade Michael-Michael Reactions and Related Catalysts - The invention provides direct processes and related catalysts for the syntheses of trisubstituted chiral pyrrolidines, piperidines, tetrahydrothiophenes, and thianes by highly enantio- and diastereoselective cascade Michael-Michael reaction of α, β-unsaturated aldehydes with trans-γ-protected amino α, β-unsaturated esters. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172439 | Novel Chromophores, Method for the Preparation Thereof, and Use of Same - The invention relates to a chromophore of general formula: | 2011-07-14 |
20110172440 | ROSIN DERIVED EPOXIDES AND CURING AGENTS - An epoxide agent for an epoxy resin system, the epoxide agent comprising at least one non-acid functional rosin moiety and at least one epoxide moiety. Another embodiment is a curing agent for an epoxy resin system comprising at least one non-acid functional rosin moiety and at least one moiety that is reactive with an epoxy. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172441 | METHOD FOR SYNTHESIS OF ANTHRACENE DERIVATIVE - A method for synthesizing an anthracene derivative represented by a general formula (G1) is provided, in which a 9-arylanthracene derivative having an active site at a 10-position is subjected to coupling with a carbazole-3-yl-aryl derivative having an active site in an aryl group with the use of a metal or a metal compound,
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20110172442 | AMINO ACID DERIVATIVE - The amino acid derivative of the present invention provides a novel compound that shows excellent analgesic action. The amino acid derivative of the present invention is a novel compound that shows excellent analgesic action to not only a model animal for nociceptive pains but also a model animal for neuropathic pains, so that the amino acid derivative is very useful as a drug for treating various pain diseases. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172443 | Salt Forms of [R-(R*,R*)]-2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-beta, alpha-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-p- yrrole-1-Heptanoic Acid - Novel salt forms of [R—(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid characterized by their X-ray powder diffraction pattern and solid-state NMR spectra are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of the same, which are useful as agents for treating hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and Alzheimer's Disease. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172444 | METHOD FOR PURIFYING AMINOACETYLPYRROLIDINECARBONITRILE DERIVATIVE AND SALT THEREOF - The present invention herein provides a simple, efficient and industrially useful method for purifying an aminoacetylpyrrolidinecarbonitrile derivative which is useful as a DPP-IV inhibitor. The method comprises the steps of acting an acid such as maleic acid on an aminoacetylpyrrolidinecarbonitrile derivative represented by the following Formula 1 to form a salt, isolating the salt and then regenerating the foregoing derivative from the salt: | 2011-07-14 |
20110172445 | Novel Antischistosomal Agent - An object of the present invention is to provide a novel antischistosomal agent, and more specifically, to provide a novel drug capable of inhibiting a growth of schistosomes in vivo to prevent development of liver dysfunction due to eggs of the schistosomes in the case of infection with the schistosomes. The novel antischistosomal agent includes as an active ingredient a peroxide derivative. Specifically, the novel antischistosomal agent includes as an active ingredient a peroxide derivative represented by the general formula (I): | 2011-07-14 |
20110172446 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN TREATING CANCER - The invention provides methods and compositions for use in treating diseases associated with excessive cellular proliferation, such as cancer, and intermediates for the synthesis of such compositions. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172447 | METHOD FOR PREPARING FURANOSE COMPOUNDS - The present disclosure relates to p-toluene sulfonic acid salt of 5-amino-3-(2′-O-acetyl-3′-deoxy-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)-3H-thiazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidin-2-one and to its use in treating conditions such as viral infections, tumors, and cancer. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172448 | PROCESS FOR CARRYING OUT HETEROGENEOUSLY CATALYZED REACTIONS WITH HIGH SELECTIVITY AND YIELD - A cost effective process is presented for carrying out catalytic, in particular also exothermic, endothermic or autothermal reactions with optimum yield and selectivity. The system used is a wall-flow monolith which forces a flow from the inlet channel through the porous wall into the outlet channel by reciprocal closure of the gas channels. This is operated such that mass transfer and heat transport are determined virtually exclusively by convection, and diffusion-related thermal conduction phenomena can be neglected. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172449 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF DICHLOROPROPANOL BY CHLORINATION OF GLYCEROL - Process for the manufacture of dichloropropanol in which glycerol is reacted with a chlorinating agent comprising hydrochloric acid in a liquid medium in equilibrium with a vapour phase and in which the condensation of a fraction exhibiting the composition of the vapour phase is prevented. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172450 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING ALKYL ESTERS FROM LIPID FEED STOCKS AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME - The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for producing alkyl esters from lipid feed stocks, such as plant oils and/or animal fats, and systems including the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a process for producing alkyl esters including mixing a lipid feed stock with an alcohol to form a reaction mixture; and contacting the reaction mixture with a catalyst under supercritical conditions for the alcohol, the catalyst comprising an unmodified metal oxide selected from the group consisting of alumina, titania, zirconia, and hafnia, and removing residual free fatty acids from the reaction mixture. Other embodiments are included herein. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172451 | METHOD FOR PREPARING TRANSITION METAL COMPLEXES, TRANSITION METAL COMPLEXES PREPARED USING THE METOD, CATALYST COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE COMPLEXES - The present invention provides a novel transition metal complex where a monocyclopentadienyl ligand to which an amido group is introduced is coordinated, a method for synthesizing the complex, and olefin polymerization using the same. The method for preparing a transition metal complex according to the present invention comprises a step of blocking a by-reaction of a nitrogen atom using a compound containing a protecting group, and thus it is possible to prepare a transition metal complex in a simpler manner in a high yield. Further, the transition metal complex according to the present invention has a pentagon ring structure having an amido group connected by a phenylene bridge in which a stable bond is formed in the vicinity of a metal site, and thus, sterically monomers can easily approach the transition metal complex. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172452 | Method of Preparing Organometallic Compounds - A method of preparing an ultra-pure organometallic compound comprising using a microchannel device and ionic liquid solvent to produce an ultra-pure alkylmetal compound for processes such as chemical vapor deposition. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172453 | ASYMMETRIC SILOXANE - An asymmetric siloxane is made by reacting a silicone having the formula M | 2011-07-14 |
20110172454 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING DIPHENYLCARBONATE HAVING CATALYST COMPRISING IONIC FLUIDS - The invention relates to a method for producing diphenylcarbonate while using a catalyst composition comprising ionic fluids. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172455 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING CINACALCET AND PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALTS THEREOF - The resent invention rovides a novel rocess for re arin cinacalcet of formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and process of purification. The present invention also provides novel nitrogen protected synthetic intermediates useful in the process of the present invention. Further, the present invention provides a novel substituted carbamate impurity and process of preparation thereof. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172456 | Method for Producing Aromatic and Heteroaromatic Carboxylic Acids, Carboxylic Acid Esters and Carboxylic Acid Amides - Process for the preparation of aromatic and heteroaromatic carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid esters and carboxamides by the reaction of aromatic or heteroaromatic halides R—X | 2011-07-14 |
20110172457 | TETRAKIS(ETHER-SUBSTITUTED FORMYLPHENYL) AND NEW POLYNUCLEAR POLYPHENOL DERIVED FROM THE SAME - Disclosed are tetrakis(ether-substituted formylphenyl) expressed by General Formula (1), as well as polynuclear polyphenol derived from such tetrakis(ether-substituted formylphenyl): | 2011-07-14 |
20110172458 | Apparatus, Systems, and Methods for Purification of Isocyanate Mixtures - The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to apparatus, systems, and/or methods for fractionating a feed mixture comprising, for example, one or more isocyanates, light components, solvents and/or heavier components. In some embodiments, fractionating an isocyanate feed mixture may comprise distilling the feed mixture in a non-adiabatic fractionating apparatus comprising a prefractionating section and/or column and a main section and/or column, which comprises a rectification section, a side section, and a stripping section. For example, isocyanates may be separated from light component(s), solvent(s) and/or heavier component(s). A fractionating apparatus may be configured and arranged, in some embodiments, as a dividing wall column. According to some embodiments of the disclosure, apparatus, systems, and/or methods may be energy efficient and/or may have a broad operating range. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172459 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SULFONIC ACID GROUP-CONTAINING ETHER COMPOUND - The present invention provides a method for efficiently producing a sulfonic acid group-containing ether compound having a high purity and a good polymerizability while preventing production of a byproduct, and provides a sulfonic acid group-containing ether compound containing fewer impurities and having a good radical (co)polymerizability. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172460 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF RACEMIC 2-ARYL-PROPIONIC ACID - There is described a process for the manufacture of a racemic 2-aryl propionic acid compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which comprises reacting the S- or R-enantiomer of the corresponding 2-aryl propionic acid compound with a base. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172461 | Polymer Recycling Methods Employing Catalytic Transfer Hydrogenation and Base Cleavage Reactions - Methods of recycling a post-consumer polymer material comprise depolymerizing the polymer material by heating the polymer material in the presence of a hydrogen donor material and a strong base compound, and optionally a catalyst, to effect catalytic transfer hydrogenation and base cleavage and produce intermediate and/or monomer products of molecular weights lower than that of the polymeric material. In a specific embodiment, the methods comprise recycling post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate. The methods comprise depolymerizing the polyethylene terephthalate by heating in the presence of a hydrogen donor material and a strong base compound, and optionally a catalyst, to effect catalytic transfer hydrogenation and base cleavage and produce terephthalic and/or naphthalic acid, or a salt thereof, and ethylene glycol. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172462 | CONTROL OF A PROCESS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF (METH)ACRYLIC ACID USING ON-LINE, NEAR IR ANALYSIS - An improved process for the manufacture of technical grade (meth)acrylic acid, e.g., acrylic acid, the process comprising producing a hydrated reaction product from the gas-phase oxidation of at least one (meth)acrylic acid precursor, e.g., propylene, followed by first dehydrating and then concentrating the reaction product, the improvement comprising controlling at least one of the water, acetic acid and (meth)acrylic acid content of the reaction product during the purification of the reaction product using on-line, near IR spectroscopy. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172463 | METHODS OF PRODUCING 1,3,5-TRIAMINO-2,4,6-TRINITROBENZENE - Methods of producing TATB are disclosed. The method comprises providing acid wet TNPG and distilling water from the acid wet TNPG. The TNPG is reacted with an alkoxylating agent to form a solution of 1,3,5-trialkoxy-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene solution, which is reacted with an aminating agent. An alternate method comprises nitrating phloroglucinol in a first vessel to produce TNPG, which is reacted with an alkoxylating agent in a second vessel to form a solution comprising 1,3,5-trialkoxy-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene and at least one of at least one volatile byproduct and at least one nonvolatile byproduct. The at least one of at least one volatile byproduct and at least one nonvolatile byproduct is removed in situ. The 1,3,5-trialkoxy-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene is reacted with an aminating agent. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172464 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF A PROPARGYLIC ALCOHOL - A process for the preparation of the compound of formula | 2011-07-14 |
20110172465 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING 3-METHYL-CYCLOPENTADECENONES, METHOD FOR PRODUCING (R)- AND (S)- MUSCONE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICALLY ACTIVE MUSCONE - By intramolecular condensation reaction of 2,15-hexadecanedione in a gaseous phase with a compound of a Group II element of the Periodic Table as a catalyst, 3-methyl-cyclopentadecenones is generated. Magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, or zinc oxide is desirable as the catalyst for the intramolecular condensation reaction. (R)- and (S)-muscone is generated by subjecting 3-methyl-cyclopentadecenones obtained as above to hydrogenation by using a catalyst. Palladium catalyst is desirable as the hydrogenation catalyst. Optically active muscone is generated by separating 3-methyl-cyclopentadecenones into respective components thereof by means of precision distillation and subsequently subjecting the separated 3-methyl-cyclopentadecenones to asymmetric hydrogenation by using an optically active ruthenium complex catalyst. The production methods described above enable easy and economical production of 3-methyl-cyclopentadecenones, (R)- and (S)-muscone, and optically active muscone. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172466 | Oxidation of Hydrocarbons - In a process for oxidizing a hydrocarbon to the corresponding hydroperoxide, alcohol, ketone, carboxylic acid or dicarboxylic acid, a reaction medium comprising a hydrocarbon is contacted with an oxygen-containing gas in a reaction zone and in the presence of a catalyst comprising a cyclic imide. During the oxidation process, a portion of the reaction medium is continuously or intermittently removed from the reaction zone, is stripped of water and organic acid impurities and then returned to the reaction zone. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172467 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE RECOMBINANT BIOSYNTHESIS OF N-ALKANES - The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms as hosts, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into n-alkanes, and in particular the use of such organisms for the commercial production of n-alkanes and related molecules. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172468 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ALCOHOL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN OR SYNTHESIS GAS USING THE METHOD FOR PRODUCING ALCOHOL, AND ALCOHOL - One object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing an alcohol which can produce a target alcohol containing a remarkably low content of the sulfur compound(s), and the present invention provides a method for producing an alcohol comprising a separation process which reduces the content of sulfur compound(s) in a crude alcohol containing at least the sulfur compound(s) through desulfurization treatment in which the crude alcohol is contacted with a separation membrane based on a pervaporation method, thereby a content of the sulfur composition in the crude alcohol is decreased. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172469 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING 1, 1-DICHLORO-2,2,3,3,3-PENTAFLUOROPROPANE - To provide a method for producing 1,1-dichloro-2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HCFC-225ca) at a high content ratio, which is useful as e.g. a starting material to obtain 1,1-dichloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R1214ya). | 2011-07-14 |
20110172470 | Process for Producing Fluorinated Propene - There is provided according to the present invention a process for producing 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene or 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, including: reacting 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane with hydrogen chloride in a gas phase in the presence of a solid catalyst. By the use of a specific solid catalyst such as a catalyst in which chromium is supported on alumina or activated carbon or an alumina catalyst, the 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene or 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene can be obtained with high yield from the 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane, which can be commercially available or prepared on an industrial scale. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172471 | Conversion of Fluorocarbons - A process is disclosed for the conversion of fluorocarbons into fluorinated unsaturated compounds useful as monomers or other chemical precursors, such as C | 2011-07-14 |
20110172472 | Process for Producing 1,3,3,3-Tetrafluoropropene - According to the first characteristic of the present invention, there is provided a production process for 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene including: the first step of reacting 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane with hydrogen fluoride thereby obtaining 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene; and the second step of reacting 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene obtained in the first step with hydrogen fluoride in a gaseous phase in the presence of a fluorination catalyst. According to the second characteristic of the present invention, there is provided a dehydration process including bringing 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene containing at least water into contact with zeolite. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172473 | Additives to Enhance Metal Removal in Refinery Desalting Processes - It has been discovered that metals can be removed or transferred from a hydrocarbon phase to a water phase in an emulsion breaking process by using a composition that contains a demulsifier (for instance, an oxyalkylated alkyl resin and/or a crosslinked polypropylene glycol), a surfactant, a diketone and a solvent (for instance an aromatic solvent). The method may also include introducing a hydroxyl carboxylic acid and/or at least one mineral acid to reduce the pH of the desalter wash water. The method permits transfer of metals into the aqueous phase with little or no hydrocarbon phase undercarry into the aqueous phase. The composition is particularly useful in treating crude oil emulsions, and in removing iron therefrom. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172474 | ALIPHATIC ADDITIVES FOR SOOT REDUCTION - The invention relates to a jet fuel composition for reducing particulate emission in the exhaust from jet engines. The composition includes an aliphatic additive having a boiling point ranging from about 230° C. to about 310° C. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172475 | INTEGRATED METHODS OF PREPARING RENEWABLE CHEMICALS - Isobutene, isoprene, and butadiene are obtained from mixtures of C | 2011-07-14 |
20110172476 | INTEGRATED PROCESS AND APPARATUS TO PRODUCE HYDROCARBONS FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS OF LACTONES, HYDROXY-CARBOXYLIC ACIDS, ALKENE-CARBOXYLIC ACIDS, AND/OR ALCOHOLS - A process for producing hydrocarbons, especially C | 2011-07-14 |
20110172477 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING OLEFIN - The present invention provides a process for producing olefin having 3 or more carbon atoms from ethane stably in a simpler process. The present invention provides a method for producing olefin having a step of obtaining a cold fraction by cooling an ethane-cracked gas, which is obtained by thermal cracking of ethane in the presence of steam, to 600° C. or less; and a step of obtaining a catalytic cracking gas containing olefin having 3 or more carbon atoms by bringing the cold fraction into contact with a catalyst containing a medium pore diameter zeolite. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172478 | CATALYST FOR AROMATIZATION OF LOWER HYDROCARBON, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF AROMATIC COMPOUND - [Object] To improve the yield of aromatic hydrocarbon and the stability of active life in a process for producing aromatic compound by using a lower hydrocarbon aromatization catalyst. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172479 | Zeolite catalyst with deposited germanium, aluminum and platinum for aromatization of alkanes, process of making and process of using thereof - The present invention is for a catalyst, a process for making the catalyst and a process for using the catalyst in aromatization of alkanes having three to five carbon atoms per molecule, such as propane, to aromatics, such as benzene, toluene and xylene. The catalyst is an aluminum-silicon zeolite having a silicon to aluminum atomic ratio (Si:Al) greater than 15:1, such as MFI or ZSM-5, on which germanium, aluminum and a noble metal, such as platinum, have been deposited. The catalyst may be bound with magnesia, alumina, titania, zirconia, thoria, silica, boria or mixtures thereof. The aluminum and germanium may be deposited simultaneously on the zeolite. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172480 | Vaporization and Transportation of Alkali Metal Salts - An apparatus and method for vaporizing and transporting an alkali metal salt is shown. The apparatus has a first conduit capable of transporting an alkali metal salt solution and a second conduit in fluid communication with the first conduit, the second conduit capable of transporting steam so that the alkali metal salt is dissipated into the steam forming a solution that can be transported, such as to a remote reaction zone. The solution can be transported via a third conduit that is capable of being heated by a heat source. The method can be used to add a promoter to a dehydrogenation catalyst during a dehydrogenation reaction. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172481 | PROCESS OF PRODUCING 1,1 DIARYL ALKANES AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF - A process of producing a 1,1-diaryl alkane comprising a condensation reaction of an aromatic compound having at least one aromatic hydrogen with an acetal, in the presence of a perfluorinated sulfonic acid in polymeric form as catalyst. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172482 | CATALYST BASED ON A CRYSTALLIZED MATERIAL WITH HIERARCHIZED AND ORGANIZED POROSITY AND ITS USE IN OLIGOMERIZATION OF LIGHT OLEFINS - A catalyst that comprises at least one binder and at least one crystallized material with hierarchized and organized porosity in the fields of microporosity and mesoporosity is described, whereby said crystallized material consists of at least two elementary spherical particles, each of said particles comprising a mesostructured silicon-oxide-based matrix that has a mesopore diameter of between 1.5 and 30 nm and that has microporous and crystallized walls with a thickness of between 1 and 60 nm, whereby said elementary spherical particles have a maximum diameter of 200 microns. Said catalyst is used in a process for oligomerization of an olefinic feedstock that contains hydrocarbon molecules that have 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172483 | OXIDE CATALYST AND PHOSPHORIC OXIDE CATALYST FOR HYDROCARBON STEAM CRACKING, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR PREPARING OLEFIN BY USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to an oxide catalyst and a phosphoric oxide catalyst for hydrocarbon steam cracking, method for preparing the same and a method for preparing olefin by using the same. More precisely, the present invention relates to an oxide catalyst for hydrocarbon steam cracking represented by formula 1 and a phosphoric oxide catalyst for hydrocarbon steam cracking represented by formula 3 which would be used for the production of olefin such as ethylene and propylene by hydrocarbon steam cracking, and a method for preparing the same. The present invention provides an oxide catalyst and a phosphoric oxide catalyst for hydrocarbon steam cracking that has excellent thermo-stability at high temperature and improved olefin yield. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172484 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL RADIATION SHIELDING TO HIGH LEVEL RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS - A system, method and apparatus for providing additional radiation shielding to a ventilated cask for holding high level radioactive materials. The invention utilizes a tubular shell that is ancillary to the ventilated cask that circumscribes the ventilated cask to add radiation shielding protection while improving heat removal by natural convective air flow. Because the tubular shell and cask are non-unitary and slidably separable from one another, crane lifting capacity is not affected. In one aspect, the invention is an apparatus for providing additional radiation shielding to a cask holding high level radioactive materials comprising: a tubular shell extending from an open bottom end to an open top end, the tubular shell having an inner surface that forms a cavity about a longitudinal axis; a plurality of primary apertures forming passageways through the tubular shell and circumferentially arranged in a spaced-apart manner about the tubular shell; a plurality of secondary apertures forming passageways through the tubular shell and circumferentially arranged in a spaced-apart manner about the tubular shell; and an annular seal coupled to the tubular shell and extending from the inner surface of the tubular shell; wherein the secondary apertures are located at an axial height above the annular seal and the primary apertures are located at an axial height below the annular seal. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172485 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY FOR DELIVERING A RADIATION SOURCE INTO A BODY CAVITY - A catheter assembly for delivering a radiation source into a body cavity includes a catheter shaft having a distal end and a proximal end. An inflatable balloon is coupled to the catheter shaft between the distal end and the proximal end. A dose delivery lumen extends along the catheter shaft between the proximal end and the distal end. The dose delivery lumen is configured to receive the radiation source. A radioabsorptive portion is surrounded by the inflatable balloon. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172486 | MAGNETIC MICROBUBBLES, METHODS OF PREPARING THEM AND THEIR USES - The invention provides a method of preparing a suspension of microbubbles for use in a carrier liquid, wherein the microbubbles have a gas core and a liquid shell, said liquid shell comprising magnetic nanoparticles, and wherein the microbubbles satisfy the following conditions: (i) the force due to buoyancy (F | 2011-07-14 |
20110172487 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING MODULAR HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a base ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110172488 | Medico-surgical devices - An embryo replacement catheter has a flexible extruded shaft of a transparent polyurethane with a bore extending along its length. Gas bubbles of a diameter in the range 5μ to 10μ are incorporated into the thickness of the wall of the shaft by adding gas during extrusion. The bubbles are selected to increase the visibility of the catheter under ultrasound imaging whilst still enabling material flowing along the catheter to be seen. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172490 | INSERTION PORTION HOLDER, ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF BUNDLING INSERTION PORTION - An insertion portion holder includes a plane portion formed in a flat shape with an elastic member, the plane portion including: a first through hole formed on the plane portion, for passing therethrough an insertion portion having flexibility extended from an endoscope operation portion; and a second through hole formed on the plane portion adjacently to the first through hole, for holding a distal end side part of the insertion portion. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172491 | DETACHABLE BALLOON CATHETER - The disclosure relates to a device and method such as for treatment of a gastrointestinal perforation and a gastrointestinal bleeding. The device can be a balloon catheter that controls bleeding by pressing on a bleeding area or/and prevents the gastrointestinal contents trespassing outside a gastrointestinal lumen into a body cavity by blocking an opening in the luminal wall or blocking the colon distal or proximal to the perforation. The preferred device is inserted using an endoscope and allows to partially or completely withdraw an endoscope while leaving the balloon at the target area. The device and method can facilitate ceasing a colonic bleeding and blocking colonic perforation. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172492 | MEDICAL APPARATUS AND ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - A medical apparatus includes a plurality of illumination windows which are disposed in a tip portion of an insertion unit to be inserted into a subject body and which emit light beams supplied from a plurality of light sources and having different spectra toward the subject body. The plurality of illumination windows include: a pair of first illumination windows; and a pair of second illumination windows which are disposed inside the pair of first illumination windows, respectively, and emit light beams having a shorter wavelength than light beams emitted from the pair of first illumination windows. The medical apparatus further includes an observation window through which to observe the subject body. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172493 | WOUND RETRACTOR WITH GEL CAP - An incrementally adjustable wound retractor, which provides access to a body cavity, includes an inner ring having a diameter greater than the desired diameter of the wound incision, an outer ring having an annular axis and a diameter greater than the desired diameter of the wound incision, and a flexible sleeve disposed in a generally cylindrical form between the inner and outer rings. The outer ring includes first and second circular tubes spaced apart axially with each including a lumen having a rigid, noncompliant split hoop positioned therein. The outer ring may be rolled over itself and around the annular axis to retract the sleeve with sufficient force to stretch the incision to the desired diameter. A gel cap seal may be coupled to the outer ring outside of the biological body to seal the opening produced by the wound retractor between the body cavity and outside the body cavity. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172494 | SURGICAL RETRACTOR WITH CURVED ROTATING BLADES - Various embodiments of the present invention provide a surgical retractor having two blade-supporting arms, which are mounted to be laterally slideable towards and apart from each other by a toothed rack. Each arm supports a respective retractor blade. In some embodiments, the retractor blades are curved in the same direction as each other so that the first blade is concave in the first direction, and a second blade is also concave in the same direction. Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments, a cushioned material or cushioned sleeve is present on the blades where the blades contact the anatomy. The cushioned material or sleeve may be made of a soft silicone. Further, the cushioned material or sleeve may be coated or molded onto the blade structure, or may be a removable sleeve that is manually slid onto or off of the blade structure. Also, alternatively or in addition in some embodiments, blade-mounted lighting may be provided. In some embodiments, the lighting may comprise a fiber optic light source that penetrates into and through the blade and terminates in an opening in the blade facing inward so that it shines light inwardly towards the direction of the other blade and/or towards the anatomy. One or both of the two opposed blades may have light sources shining generally inward. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172495 | SURGICAL RETRACTOR - A biocompatible deformable retractor provides desired advanced organ retaining during surgical procedures. The retractor is generally self-retaining once deployed and provides surgical field without the interference from the retained organs. The deployed retractor may adopt convex, planar, or concave configurations inside a body cavity. The retractor comprises a deformable resilient frame and a deformable membrane, is approximately planar or a non-planar convex shape in its natural un-deformed configuration. The membrane can be transparent to provide additional viewing capability of the retained organs. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172496 | DEVICE FOR TRANSAXILLARY BREAST AUGMENTATION AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - Embodiments of the present invention provide a medical device and a method for use with a surgical procedure such as a breast augmentation procedure for facilitating the insertion of a breast implant. For example, one embodiment provides a medical device including a U-shaped member comprising a first portion having a first end, a second portion having a second end, and a third portion extending between the first and second portions opposite the first and second ends. The medical device also includes a handle extending from the first end and an angled member extending from the second end at an oblique angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the second portion. The angled member and at least a portion of the second portion are configured to be placed through an insertion site in a body for facilitating a surgical procedure, such as guiding a breast implant to a desired location. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172497 | System, Method and Computer Program for Weight, Lifestyle and/or Disease Management Integrating Nutrition, Exercise and Behaviour Management - A system, method and computer program for integrated, personalized disease management is provided. The method involves capturing individual attributes, analyzing the individual attributes to establish an individual classification for an individual, and based on the individual classification for the individual assigning automatically a program template for disease management of the individual. The system provides a coaching platform for managing interactions between a coach and a system client based on the program template. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172498 | SPOT CHECK MONITOR CREDIT SYSTEM - A spot check credit system advantageously includes various embodiments for obtaining authorization or payment for each measurement, groups of measurements, times of measurement or the like. In an embodiment, the system utilizes a server that communicates web pages over a computer network. In an embodiment, the system utilizes a digital communication device such as a photocommunicative key. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172499 | REMOTE PATIENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADAPTED FOR GENERATING AN ASSESSMENT CONTENT ELEMENT - The invention provides for remote patient management system comprising a computing device comprising a processor. The computing device further comprises a computer-readable storage medium containing instructions that when executed cause the processor to perform a method of calculating an assessment score. The assessment score measures the effect of a content element on a patient. The method comprising the steps of: delivering the content element to the patient, wherein the content element comprises a list of assessment parameters; generating an assessment content element using the list of assessment parameters; delivering the assessment content element to the patient; receiving a response from patient; and calculating the assessment score using the response. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172500 | METHOD OF OBTAINING A DESIRED STATE IN A SUBJECT - A method of obtaining a desired state in ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110172501 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MEASURING BIOMARKER PROFILES - The present invention relates to methods and systems for diagnosing patients with affective disorders. The methods are also useful for predicting the susceptibility for an affective disorder in a subject. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172502 | DIARY/PLANNER FOR BREAST SURGERY PREPARATION AND METHOD - A breast augmentation or reconstruction surgery diary/planner and method includes a binder including a information section, disposed in said binder, regarding what a patient needs to know regarding surgical risks a self assessment form, disposed in said binder, for completion by said patient in order to facilitate discussion between a surgeon and said patient; and a surgery consent section, disposed in said binder, with signature blocks for both said surgeon and said patient. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172503 | Physiological Data Collection System - A physiological data collection system that includes a recorder box having a memory device. The recorder box is in communication with a plurality of external sensors and a plurality of internal sensors. The physiological data collection system further includes a speaker and a controller, each in communication with the recorder box. The controller is provided for controlling the operation of the recorder box. The physiological data collection system further includes a set of ancillary functions that support and improve data integrity, usability, cost effectiveness and reliability of the system. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172504 | Multivariate Residual-Based Health Index for Human Health Monitoring - Ambulatory or in-hospital monitoring of patients is provided with early warning and prioritization, enabling proactive intervention and amelioration of both costs and risks of health care. Multivariate physiological parameters are estimated by empirical model to remove normal variation. Residuals are tested using a multivariate probability density function to provide a multivariate health index for prioritizing medical effort. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172505 | CARDIOVASCULAR ANALYZER - The present invention relates to a cardiovascular diagnostic system which enables early detection of cardiovascular diseases and defines their causes. Unlike known electrocardiographs, the cardiovascular diagnosis system can further measure elastic coefficient of blood vessels (the degree of arteriosclerosis), blood vessel compliance, blood flow, and blood flow resistance and velocity in blood vessel branches of the right and left coronary arteries. The elastic coefficient shows organic changes to blood vessels. The compliance shows organic and functional changes of blood vessels simultaneously. The blood flow shows blood flow resistance. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172506 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PORTABLY MEASURING CALORIE CONSUMPTION USING IDC SENSOR - Disclosed is a method for portably measuring calories, the method including determining if an electric field is formed through an Inter-Digital Capacitor (IDC) sensor in contact with skin; extracting an amount of sweat generated from the skin using the formed electric field; and measuring the calories using the extracted resultant value. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172507 | Textile Composite Material Comprising Nanofiber Nonwoven - Among others, the present invention provides an absorbent textile composite material which comprises a flexible carrier layer and an active layer connected with the carrier layer, wherein the active layer comprises a nanofiber nonwoven optionally filled with a superabsorbent. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172508 | SAMPLING DEVICE INTERFACES - The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for delivering and/or withdrawing a substance or substances such as blood or interstitial fluid, from subjects, e.g., from the skin and/or from beneath the skin. In one aspect, the present invention is generally directed to devices and methods for withdrawing or extracting blood from a subject, e.g., from the skin and/or from beneath the skin, using devices containing a fluid transporter (for example, one or more microneedles), and a storage chamber having an internal pressure less than atmospheric pressure prior to receiving blood. In some cases, the device may be self-contained, and in certain instances, the device can be applied to the skin, and activated to withdraw blood from the subject. The device, in some cases, may be interfaced with external equipment to determine an analyte contained within a fluid contained within or collected by the device. For example, the device may be mounted or engaged on an external holder, the device may include a port for transporting fluid out of the device, the device may include a window for interrogating a fluid contained within the device, or the like. The device, or a portion thereof, may then be processed to determine the blood and/or an analyte within the blood, alone or with an external apparatus. For example, blood may be withdrawn from the device, and/or the device may contain sensors or agents able to determine the blood and/or an analyte suspected of being contained in the blood. Other aspects of the present invention are directed at other devices for withdrawing blood (or other bodily fluids, e.g., interstitial fluid), kits involving such devices, methods of making such devices, methods of using such devices, and the like. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172509 | Examination of biological tissue using non-contact optical probes - An optical system for examination of biological tissue includes a light source, a light detector, optics and electronics. The light source generates a light beam to be transmitted to the biological tissue spaced apart from the source. The light detector is located away (i.e., in a non-contact position) from the examined biological tissue and is constructed to detect light that has migrated in the examined biological tissue. The electronics controls the light source and the light detector, and a system separates the reflected photons (e.g., directly reflected or scattered from the surface or superficial photons, i.e., “noise” photons) from the photons that have migrated in the examined biological tissue. This system prevents detection of the “noise” photons by the light detector or, after detection, eliminates the “noise” photons in the detected optical data used for tissue examination. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172510 | RAPID DELIVERY AND/OR WITHDRAWAL OF FLUIDS - The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for delivering and/or withdrawing a substance or substances such as blood or interstitial fluid, from subjects, e.g., from the skin and/or from beneath the skin. In one aspect, the present invention is generally directed to devices and methods for withdrawing or extracting blood from a subject, e.g., from the skin and/or from beneath the skin, using devices containing a fluid transporter (for example, one or more microneedles), and a storage chamber having an internal pressure less than atmospheric pressure prior to receiving blood. In some cases, the device may be self-contained, and in certain instances, the device can be applied to the skin, and activated to withdraw blood from the subject. The device, or a portion thereof, may then be processed to determine the blood and/or an analyte within the blood, alone or with an external apparatus. For example, blood may be withdrawn from the device, and/or the device may contain sensors or agents able to determine the blood and/or an analyte suspected of being contained in the blood. Other aspects of the present invention are directed at other devices for withdrawing blood (or other bodily fluids, e.g., interstitial fluid), kits involving such devices, methods of making such devices, methods of using such devices, and the like. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172511 | Opto-Acoustic Imaging Devices and Methods - In one aspect, the invention relates to a probe. The probe includes a sheath, a flexible, bi-directionally rotatable, optical subsystem positioned within the sheath, the optical subsystem comprising a transmission fiber, the optical subsystem capable of transmitting and collecting light of a predetermined range of wavelengths along a first beam having a predetermined beam size. The probe also includes an ultrasound subsystem, the ultrasound subsystem positioned within the sheath and adapted to propagate energy of a predetermined range of frequencies along a second beam having a second predetermined beam size, wherein a portion of the first and second beams overlap a region during a scan. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172512 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAGNETIC INDUCTION TOMOGRAPHY - The invention relates to a method and a system for magnetic induction tomography, the system comprising: at least one transmitting coil for generating a primary magnetic field to be applied to the object of interest; and at least one measurement coil arrangement for measuring electric signals induced by a secondary magnetic field which is generated by the object of interest in response to the primary magnetic field, wherein the at least one measurement coil arrangement comprises a plurality of measurement coils which are positioned in substantially the same plane. By using a plurality of independent measurement coils positioned in a plane so as to replace a conventional single measurement coil, the measurement coil across which the measured difference voltage is most sensitive to a change of the secondary magnetic field can be selected for calculating the change of conductivity distribution, resulting in an improved sensitivity of a MIT system. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172513 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION IMAGING APPARATUS - The biological information imaging apparatus includes an acoustic wave detector | 2011-07-14 |
20110172514 | METHOD FOR INCREASING THE ROBUSTNESS OF COMPUTER-AIDED DIAGNOSIS TO IMAGE PROCESSING UNCERTAINTIES - A classifier ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110172515 | DYNAMIC CORRECTION OF HIGH FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT DURING PARALLEL TRANSMISSION - The present embodiments relate to a system and a method for operating an imaging system, where a plurality of subvolumes of an examination volume of an examination object to be examined with the system is examined. The examination volume is assembled from the plurality of subvolumes, where to examine the subvolumes, at least one HF pulse is transmitted in each case. The at least one HF pulse is optimized for the subvolume that is to be examined therewith respect to specifications and basic conditions applicable for the subvolume. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172516 | MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND MEDICAL IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS - A medical image diagnostic apparatus has an imaging unit that images volume data of a region-of-interest of an object, an extracting unit that extracts a characteristic point from the volume data; and, a generating unit that generates an observation sectional image from the volume data using the characteristic point and correlation parameters. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172517 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING INFORMATION USED AS THE BASIS FOR CALCULATING A RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT PLAN AND COMBINED MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING/PET DEVICE - A method for determining information used as the basis for calculating a radiotherapy treatment plan. In at least one embodiment, the method includes essentially simultaneous capture of PET data and magnetic resonance imaging data using a combined magnetic resonance imaging/PET device and determination of at least one magnetic resonance imaging data set and at least one PET data set from the data; and determination of a distortion-corrected magnetic resonance imaging data set and an attenuation data set from the magnetic resonance imaging data, whereby PET data is taken into consideration during the distortion correction and/or during the determination of the attenuation data set. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172518 | Method for Non-Invasive Measurement of Cardiac Output - A comparatively light and compact permanent magnet arrangement for an MRI apparatus has a pair of opposed permanent magnet arrays with a shimming system to adjust the uniformity and strength of a magnetic field in a central chamber of the apparatus. The MRI apparatus is used to examine the extremities of a patient to determine cardiovascular characteristics from an analysis of the blood flow through selected arteries in the extremity. The information collected can be used to calculate such characteristics as total cardiac output, blood flow, arterial wall thickness and elasticity and the presence of plaque. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172519 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS EMPLOYING FIBER OPTIC SHAPE TRACKING - The present invention provides systems, devices, and methods employing fiber optic shape and position tracking. The systems, devices, and methods permit measurement of and continuous tracking of the shape and position of objects whose shape dynamically changes with time. Applications include tracking and monitoring of endoscopes for diagnostic and surgical procedures. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172520 | MULTIFILAR CABLE CATHETER - A balloon catheter device includes a multifilar tube shaft having a shaft lumen. A shaft lumen coating is provided on a surface of the multifilar tube shaft and extends from a proximal end of the multifilar tube shaft and terminates before a distal end of the multifilar tube shaft. An inflation balloon is disposed at the distal end of the multifilar tube shaft such that the shaft lumen coating and the inflation balloon form a continuously sealed length of the shaft lumen. The shaft lumen defines an inflation lumen that is in fluid communication with an interior space of the inflation balloon. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172521 | Implantable Doppler Tomography System - The inventive implantable Doppler tomography system allows, for the first time, the use of Doppler shift for purposes of tracking cardiac wall motion. The present inventive Doppler tomography system methods and devices provide a critical new tool in the physician's armamentarium which provides accurate, real time monitoring of the mechanical performance of the heart. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172522 | DEVICE FOR CREATING DATABASE OF ALTERNATIVE NORMAL BRAIN | 2011-07-14 |
20110172523 | SURFACE ENHANCED SPECTROSCOPY-ACTIVE COMPOSITE NANOPARTICLES - Submicron-sized particles or labels that can be covalently or non-covalently affixed to entities of interest for the purpose of quantification, location, identification, tracking, and diagnosis, are described. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172524 | INFUSION SYSTEMS INCLUDING COMPUTER-FACILITATED MAINTENANCE AND/OR OPERATION AND METHODS OF USE - Methods for setting up, maintaining and operating a radiopharmaceutical infusion system, that includes a radioisotope generator, are facilitated by a computer of the system. The computer includes pre-programmed instructions and a computer interface, for interaction with a user of the system, for example, in order to track contained volumes of eluant and/or eluate, and/or to track time from completion of an elution performed by the system, and/or to calculate one or more system and/or injection parameters for quality control, and/or to perform purges of the system, and/or to facilitate diagnostic imaging. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172525 | Inductively Coupled Injector Faceplate - A powerhead ( | 2011-07-14 |
20110172526 | Feature Tracking Using Ultrasound - Various implementations of the invention provide techniques and supporting systems that facilitate real-time or near-real-time ultrasound tracking for the purpose of calculating changes in anatomical features during a medical procedure. More specifically, anatomical features within a patient undergoing a medical procedure are tracked by obtaining temporally-distinct three dimensional ultrasound images that include the feature of interest and obtaining a targeted subset of ultrasound images focused on the feature. Based on the targeted subset of ultrasound images, a displacement of the feature is determined and image parameters used to obtain the targeted subset of ultrasound images are adjusted based on the displacement. This results in a time-based sequence of three dimensional images and targeted ultrasound images of the feature that identify changes in the position, size, location, and/or shape of the feature. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172527 | SYSTEMS FOR EXTERNALLY DELIVERED ENERGY TO MODULATE NEURAL STRUCTURES - In some examples, nerves surrounding arteries or leading to organs are targeted with energy sources to correct or modulate physiologic processes. In some examples, different types of energy sources are utilized singly or combined with one another. In some examples, bioactive agents or devices activated by the energy sources are delivered to the region of interest and the energy is enhanced by such agents or the agents are enhanced by the energy sources. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172528 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT USING ULTRASONIC ENERGY - In some examples, nerves surrounding arteries or leading to organs are targeted with energy sources to correct or modulate physiologic processes. In some examples, different types of energy sources are utilized singly or combined with one another. In some examples, bioactive agents or devices activated by the energy sources are delivered to the region of interest and the energy is enhanced by such agents or the agents are enhanced by the energy sources. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172529 | FLOW DIRECTED HEATING OF NERVOUS STRUCTURES - In some examples, nerves surrounding arteries or leading to organs are targeted with energy sources to correct or modulate physiologic processes. In some examples, different types of energy sources are utilized singly or combined with one another. In some examples, bioactive agents or devices activated by the energy sources are delivered to the region of interest and the energy is enhanced by such agents or the agents are enhanced by the energy sources. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172530 | VISUAL IMAGING SYSTEM FOR ULTRASONIC PROBE - A non-invasive visual imaging system is provided, wherein the imaging system procures an image of a transducer position during diagnostic or therapeutic treatment. In addition, the system suitably provides for the transducer to capture patient information, such as acoustic, temperature, or ultrasonic images. For example, an ultrasonic image captured by the transducer can be correlated, fused or otherwise combined with the corresponding positional transducer image, such that the corresponding images represent not only the location of the transducer with respect to the patient, but also the ultrasonic image of the region of interest being scanned. Further, a system is provided wherein the information relating to the transducer position on a single patient may be used to capture similar imaging planes on the same patient, or with subsequent patients. Moreover, the imaging information can be effectively utilized as a training tool for medical practitioners. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172531 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS, MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus includes an ultrasonic probe, an ultrasonic transmission/reception unit, a volume data generating unit, a projected image generating unit, a two dimensional region-of-interest setting unit, a specifying unit, a calculation unit and a three-dimensional region-of-interest determination unit. The specifying unit specifies cells on rays which pass through the respective pixels in the | 2011-07-14 |
20110172532 | AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF SCAN ANGLE, SCAN DEPTH AND SCAN SPEED IN AN ULTRASOUND SYSTEM - An ultrasound system includes an ultrasound data acquisition unit, which is responsive to predetermined scan angle, scan depth and scan speed, configured to repeatedly transmit an ultrasound signal to a target object and receive an ultrasound echo reflected from the target object to form a plurality of ultrasound frame data sets. It also includes a processing unit configured to form a plurality of volume data sets each having a plurality of frames based on the plurality of ultrasound frame data sets and form at least two 2-dimensional ultrasound images based on the volume data sets. The processing unit is further configured to detect contours of the target object from the 2-dimensional ultrasound images and adjust the predetermined scan angle, scan depth and scan speed based on the detected contours. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172533 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus comprises an ultrasonic scanning unit configured to scan a region including at least part of a liver of an object with an ultrasonic wave and acquire an echo signal associated with the liver, an image generating unit configured to generate an ultrasonic image of the liver based on an echo signal associated with the liver, and a calculation unit configured to calculate at least one of a first index indicating an irregularity degree of the liver and a second index indicating an irregularity feature of the liver by using the ultrasonic image of the liver. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172534 | PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE SLICE IMAGE BASED ON AT LEAST THREE POINTS IN AN ULTRASOUND SYSTEM - Embodiments for providing at least one slice image based on at least three points are disclosed. In one embodiment, by way of non-limiting example, an ultrasound system comprises: an ultrasound data acquisition unit configured to transmit and receive ultrasound signals to and from a target object to output ultrasound data; a user input unit configured to receive input information for setting at least three points on a three-dimensional ultrasound image from a user; and a processing unit configured to form volume data based on the ultrasound data, render the volume data to form the three-dimensional ultrasound image, set the at least three points on the three-dimensional ultrasound image based on the input information, set at least one slice on the three-dimensional ultrasound image based on the at least three points and form at least one slice image corresponding to the at least one slice. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172535 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR 3-D IMAGING - A system and method for recording and depicting ultrasound images of a moving object are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, ultrasound images are acquired as the field of view of an ultrasound probe is advanced across the tissues of interest during a resting period between periods of relatively large-scale heart cycle motion. A series of images acquired during a particular resting period may be represented as a three-dimensional volume image, and the comparison of volume images from adjacent cardiac resting periods enables three-dimensional volume image modulation analysis which may be presented for a user as a moving volume image of the objects of interest within the field of view. | 2011-07-14 |
20110172536 | GENERATION OF STANDARD PROTOCOLS FOR REVIEW OF 3D ULTRASOUND IMAGE DATA - An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system ( | 2011-07-14 |