30th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 48 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110184252 | Life support and microclimate integrated system and process - The present invention of one embodiment includes a combined microclimate, thermal management, life-support system for care of patient and system for measurement of vital signs. The system of one embodiment, provides active external heating and simultaneously provides active internal heating. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184253 | Life support and microclimate integrated system and process with internal and external active heating - The present invention of one embodiment includes a combined microclimate, thermal management, life-support system for care of patient and system for measurement of vital signs. The system of one embodiment, provides active external heating and simultaneously provides active internal heating. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184254 | DETECTION OF INTRAAMNIOTIC INFECTION - The present invention concerns the identification of biomarkers and groups or combinations of biomarkers that can be used for non-invasive diagnosis of intra-amniotic infection, and diagnostic assays using such biomarkers. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184255 | PORTABLE BIOLOGICAL SIGNAL MEASUREMENT / TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A portable biological signal measurement/transmission system includes: a body unit; and at least one biological signal processing unit detachably connected to the body unit, and including a signal processor which processes a biological signal, the biological signal processing unit including a first transmitter which transmits the biological signal to the body unit when the biological signal processing unit is connected to the body unit. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184256 | BIO-ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - The bio-informatics system of the present invention serves to identify by electronic means, in body fluids of domestic and/or wild mammals, the metabolic changes that occur in each of the physiological moments of economic, scientific, and technological importance, associated with the female reproduction and with the health of animals in general. The system encrypts the information, analyzes it, memorizes when each one of the metabolic variables reach a predetermined level, and informs a receiver of the event. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184257 | DEVICE FOR DETERMINING AND/OR MONITORING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE SKIN - A device for determining and/or monitoring the moisture content of the skin of a person or an animal, in particular for detecting dehydration in an elderly person or a person requiring care, as well as a corresponding method and use of such a device. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184258 | Balloon Catheter Analyte Measurement Sensors and Methods for Using the Same - Balloon catheters, assemblies and systems and methods for using them for the continuous in vivo monitoring of one or more selected analytes or other physiological chemistries within a patient using an implantable analyte sensor associated with a balloon catheter are provided. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184259 | Fiber Optic Device for Sensing Analytes and Method of Making Same - A device for sensing analyte concentration, and in particular glucose concentration, in vivo or in vitro is disclosed. A sensing element is attached to the distal end of an optical conduit, and comprises at least one binding protein adapted to bind with at least one target analyte. The sensing element further comprises at least one reporter group that undergoes a luminescence change with changing analyte concentrations. Optionally, the optical conduit and sensing element may be housed within a cannulated bevel. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184260 | Methods and Apparatuses for Noninvasive Determinations of Analytes - The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for accurate noninvasive determination of tissue properties. Some embodiments of the present invention comprise an optical sampler having an illumination subsystem, adapted to communicate light having a first polarization to a tissue surface; a collection subsystem, adapted to collect light having a second polarization communicated from the tissue after interaction with the tissue; wherein the first polarization is different from the second polarization. The difference in the polarizations can discourage collection of light specularly reflected from the tissue surface, and can encourage preferential collection of light that has interacted with a desired depth of penetration or path length distribution in the tissue. The different polarizations can, as examples, be linear polarizations with an angle between, or elliptical polarizations of different handedness. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184261 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING HYDRATION - A device for measuring a hydration status based on an analyte concentration in a subject. The device includes: a light source configured for illuminating at least a portion of an anterior region of an eye of the subject with incident light having a substantially broad illumination spectrum at an angle substantially tangential to the surface of the eye; an optical collector configured for detecting reflected light from the at least a portion of the anterior region of the eye; an analyzer configured for analyzing the detected reflected light; and a processor configured to determine the analyte concentration level in the subject based on the analyzed reflected light, wherein the processor determines a hydration status of the subject based on the analyte concentration level and reference data. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184262 | NON-INVASIVE OCULAR MONITORING - A device for measuring an analyte concentration level in a subject. The device includes: a light source configured for illuminating at least a portion of an anterior region of an eye of the subject with incident light having a substantially broad illumination spectrum at an angle substantially tangential to the surface of the eye; an optical collector configured for detecting reflected light from the at least a portion of the anterior region of the eye; an analyzer configured for analyzing the detected reflected light; and a processor configured to determine the analyte concentration level in the subject based on the analyzed reflected light. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184263 | BIO-SENSING DEVICE CAPABLE OF AUTOMATICALLY DETECTING SENSING CODE AND SENSING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a bio-sensing device capable of automatically detecting a sensing code and a sensing method thereof. The bio-sensing device has a bio-sensing strip and a process-and-display unit. The bio-sensing strip has a passive component, wherein a physical value of the passive component is able to present a sensing code. When the bio-sensing strip is inserted into the process-and-display unit, the process-and-display unit reads the sensing code to produce an appropriate compensation value of a sample. Moreover, by the sensing method, the process-and-display unit is able to detect the sensing code of the bio-sensing strip, and automatically, to access, calculate, compensate, and display the sensing code of the sample. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184264 | Universal Test Strip Port - The present disclosure provides a sensor port configured to receive a plurality of analyte sensors having different sizes, shapes and/or electrode configurations. Also provided are analyte meters, analyte monitoring devices and/or systems and drug delivery devices and/or systems utilizing the disclosed sensor ports. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184265 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Notification in Analyte Monitoring Systems - An analyte monitoring system for determining an analyte concentration of a biofluid upon user command and adapted to determine rate of change of the analyte concentration in addition to the real time analyte concentration and to output an alarm notification upon an anticipated physiological condition determined by projected analyte levels is provided. Methods, devices and kits are also provided. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184266 | Blood glucose monitoring system - A method and apparatus for blood glucose monitoring is provided which allows blood sampling and insulin infusion through the same catheter lumen of a multi-lumen, central venous catheter. It is designed to be used with a nearby continuous glucose sensor. The catheter lumen with the most proximal aperture leads to a connecting tube which is split into two parts, with both parts having a low internal volume. The described catheter allows for rapid switching between insulin delivery and blood sampling and minimizes the amount of purge fluid needed to clear the line. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184267 | Methods And Systems For Processing Glucose Data Measured From A Person Having Diabetes - Methods and systems are disclosed for estimating a glucose level of a person having diabetes comprises. One method may comprise: receiving into a computing device a plurality of measured glucose results from a glucose sensor coupled to the person; using the computing device to analyze the plurality of measured glucose results with a probability analysis tool configured to determine a probability of glucose sensor accuracy based on the plurality of measured glucose results; and using the computing device to estimate a glucose level of the person with a recursive filter configured to estimate the glucose level based on the plurality of measured glucose results weighted with the probability of glucose sensor accuracy. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184268 | Method, Device and System for Providing Analyte Sensor Calibration - Methods and devices for providing calibration in analyte monitoring systems are provided. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184269 | IMPLANTABLE PROBE - An implantable probe for acquiring neural signals or for electrically stimulating neurons, the probe comprising: a support (ES) of flexible polymer material; an inorganic substrate (S′) fastened to said support and having thickness that is sufficiently small to present flexibility comparable to that of the support; at least one electrode (EL) carried by said substrate; and a layer (NC) of conductive material deposited by high temperature growth on a surface of said or each electrode and suitable for improving at least one property thereof selected from: electrical properties; biocompatibility properties; and biostability properties. A method of fabricating such a probe, including making electrodes on said inorganic substrate, thinning it, depositing said conductive layer thereon by growth at high temperature, and subsequently transferring the thinned substrate carrying the coated electrodes onto the support of flexible polymer material. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184270 | PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING GARMENT - A garment for providing physiological monitoring of a wearer is provided. In one embodiment, the garment comprises a sensor configured to detect a physiological signal of a wearer; a stretchable member connected to a first connection point; an adjusting member connected to the stretchable member; an adjusting member configured to adjust a distance between the stretchable member and a second connection point; and wherein the stretchable member is configured to stretch when the distance is less than a predetermined distance to urge the sensor into contact with the wearer's skin. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184271 | SENSOR CONTACT LENS, SYSTEM FOR THE NON-INVASIVE MONITORING OF INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING SAME - The invention is characterized in that it comprises a truncated contact lens ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110184272 | Portable Diagnostic Device for Precancerous Lesion of Cervical Cancer - A portable diagnostic device for cervical precancerous lesions is disclosed. The device includes an inherent fluorescence detection system for cervical cancer, a cervix acetic acid coloring detection and an image collection system. The inherent fluorescence detection system for cervical cancer has a light source and a switch, which consists of a excitation light source that generates fluorescence and a cold light source that generates white light, both the excitation light source and the cold light source are installed in the bowl-shaped reflector with specific focal length. The cervix acetic acid coloring detection system has an acetic acid pool, a spraying tube that connects with the acetic acid pool, a spraying tube moving device, and a spraying switch. The image collection system has a weak light CCD, which is installed in the center of the bowl-shaped reflector. The image collection system is connected to the external image processing system which process the images collected by the image collection system. Use the white light and excitation light to irradiate the cervix in turn and collect the reflected images from the cervix. Spray acetic acid on cervix and use the white light and excitation light to irradiate the cervix in turn after waiting for a period of time. Collect the reflected images from the cervix which has been sprayed the acetic acid. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184273 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOVING TABLE MRI - The present invention provides an MRI system for imaging of a subject over extended field-of-view (FOV) that employs both accelerated data acquisition, which is employed while the subject is stationary, and traditional data acquisition, which is employed while the subject is moved through the MRI system. This approach provides improved spatial resolution and time efficiency compared to traditional extended FOV imaging techniques. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184274 | ELECTRODE CONFIGURATIONS FOR LEADS OR CATHETERS TO ENHANCE LOCALIZATION USING A LOCALIZATION SYSTEM - An exemplary method includes positioning a lead in a patient where the lead has a longitudinal axis that extends from a proximal end to a distal end and where the lead includes an electrode with an electrical center offset from the longitudinal axis of the lead body; measuring electrical potential in a three-dimensional potential field using the electrode; and based on the measuring and the offset of the electrical center, determining lead roll about the longitudinal axis of the lead body where lead roll may be used for correction of field heterogeneity, placement or navigation of the lead or physiological monitoring (e.g., cardiac function, respiration, etc.). Various other methods, devices, systems, etc., are also disclosed. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184275 | Method for Operating a Computer System for Supporting an Insertion of a Guide Wire into Body Tissue and Associated Arrangement - A method for operating a computer system for supporting an insertion of a guide wire into body tissue is proposed. An interventional procedure is prepared for by the insertion of the guide wire into body tissue. The guide wire is fitted with sensors. The latter's signals are received using the proposed method, so that a comparison of actual values with target values is possible and a future target direction of movement can be derived. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184276 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC IMAGE GUIDED ACCURACY VERIFICATION - A method includes receiving during a first time interval associated with a path of motion of a dynamic body, image data associated with a plurality of images of the dynamic body. The plurality of images include an indication of a position of a first marker coupled to a garment at a first location, and a position of a second marker coupled to the garment at a second location. The garment is coupled to the dynamic body. During a second time interval, an image from the plurality of images is automatically identified that includes a position of the first marker that is substantially the same as a position of a first localization element relative to the dynamic body and a position of the second marker that is substantially the same as a position of the second localization element relative to the dynamic body. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184277 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VIRTUAL INDEX-MATCHING OF DIFFUSIVE MEDIA - The invention relates to systems and methods for tomographic imaging of a subject comprising diffuse media by converting measurements of electromagnetic radiation, e.g., fluorescent light, obtained in free space exterior to the subject into data that would be measured if the subject were surrounded by an infinite and homogeneous diffusive medium, e.g., a medium with optical properties equal to the average optical properties of the subject. After applying a transformation to convert measurements to virtually-matched values, propagation of light is simulated from the index-matched surface to a set of virtual detectors exterior to the subject and arranged in a geometrically advantageous fashion, for example, in a planar array, thereby facilitating the use of fast reconstruction techniques. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184278 | Radial Cardiac Catheterization Board - Embodiments of the present description provide a medical apparatus for use in supporting a patient lying in a supine position during a radial cardiac catheterization procedure. More particularly, embodiments of the present description provide an arm board a patient's arm during a radial cardiac catheterization procedure. The arm board has a base member having a substantially planar support surface on which the patient's arm can be stabilized during a catheterization procedure and at least one shield member affixed to the base member and extending away from the support surface. Desirably, the base member has both a radiolucent portion and a radiopaque portion and the shield member is a radiopaque material, thereby reducing and/or eliminating a doctor's exposure to radiation during radial cardiac catheterization procedures without impairing the ability to obtain the necessary medical images. Also provided is a medical apparatus and a method for its use. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184279 | SELF-CONTAINED DETECTION CAPSULE FOR INSERTION IN A HUMAN OR ANIMAL BODY - The present invention relates to a self-contained detection capsule ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110184280 | INTRACORPOREAL MARKER AND MARKER DELIVERY DEVICE - An elongated intracorporeal remotely detectable marker includes a core of bioabsorbable fibers. An outer jacket of bioabsorbable fibers is disposed around at least part of the core. In one embodiment, for example, the core has a longitudinal extent and a pair of opposed ends, and the outer jacket is disposed around the longitudinal extent of the core, with the pair of opposed ends being exposed. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184281 | INJECTOR - An injector automatic limiting of the operating pressure of the injector as determined by the selection of a flow rate; a syringe cradle having a warming capability; a purge/retract trigger for control of the injection procedure having intuitive direction (i.e., forward for injecting, reverse for filing), non-contact control transmission through the housing of an injector for an improved seal integrity, a speed lock, and/or the ability to change the concentration and/or flow rate of media or other fluid during an injection procedure; a switch to determine when the drive ram is in a “home” position; a “soft” on/off power switch separate from the injector; and a structure to prevent rotation of the drive ram about its axis of symmetry. Additionally, the injector system includes software for the control of various components. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184282 | SELF-DEPLOYING VASCULAR OCCLUSION DEVICE - The present invention provides a cardiac vascular occlusion system which includes inner and outer guide catheters and an occluding member disposed on the inner catheter. The occluding member may be deployed from a compressed to an expanded position to limit retrograde blood flow in a body lumen. The occluding member may be used when injecting a contrast agent into the body lumen. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184283 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CLINICAL TREATMENT PLANNING OF COMPLEX, MONTE CARLO-BASED BRACHYTHERAPY DOSE DISTRIBUTIONS - A system, method, and computer program product of clinical treatment planning implements complex Monte Carlo (MC) based brachytherapy dose distributions using conventional brachytherapy treatment planning systems (TPS). Dose distributions from complex brachytherapy source configurations determined with MC methods are used as inputs. Radial dose functions and 2D anisotropy functions are obtained by positioning the coordinate system origin along the dose distribution cylindrical axis of symmetry. Origin to tissue distance and active length are chosen to minimize TPS interpolation errors. A 2D anisotropy function is determined, and a brachytherapy dose rate constant is selected. A virtual brachytherapy source dose distribution is calculated based upon the complex treatment configuration. Additional dosimetry parameters may be considered as well, and dose distributions may be calculated and compared to the original MC-derived dose distributions. The present techniques may calculate dose to a specific tissue type instead of dose to water as used in the TG-43 formalism | 2011-07-28 |
20110184284 | NON-INVASIVE DEVICES AND METHODS TO DIAGNOSE PAIN GENERATORS - Devices and methods are provided that diagnose one or more pain generators at or near the spine in a patient suffering from pain. In one embodiment, a device is provided that includes: an external transducer probe having a proximal end, a distal end and a body therebetween wherein the probe is configured to be placed in contact with the skin of a patient near a pain generator or suspected pain generator; an energy source that supplies the probe with energy; and a conduit for engaging the energy source and the proximal end of the probe. The energy is transferred from the energy source to the distal end of the probe through the skin of the patient and has an intensity to deliver and produce a pain signal when at least the distal end of the probe is near the pain generator or suspected pain generator. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184285 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus comprises, an image display device, an apparatus main body and a support mechanism, wherein the support mechanism comprises a support mechanism main body and a support arm, the image display device is attached to the support mechanism main body, and supported on the apparatus main body by the support arm, and the support mechanism main body is provided with a rotation mechanism which rotates the image display device in an upward-downward direction, a position selecting mechanism which raises or lowers the image display device, and a rotation block mechanism which blocks such rotation as to recline the image display device to a horizontal position in a case where the image display device is disposed at a position other than an uppermost end position in a movement region where the image display device rises or lowers with respect to the rotation mechanism. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184286 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING IMAGES OF HEATING TINES NEAR A TISSUE PART - A device (D | 2011-07-28 |
20110184287 | Methods And Systems For Spatially Modulated Ultrasound Radiation Force Imaging - Methods for determining the shear modulus of a tissue of an individual are disclosed. In one embodiment, an acoustic pulse is transmitted and a reference echo signal is received. A first push pulse is transmitted at a second location of the individual. A second push pulse is transmitted at a third location of the individual. A series of tracking pulses are transmitted at the first location and a tracking echo signal is received from each tracking pulse. The effect of the first and second push pulses on the tissue is determined through analysis of the tracking echo signals. The shear modulus of the tissue is calculated based on the effect of the push pulses on the tissue. A system for imaging a region of tissue is presented. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184288 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A two-dimensional drawing module ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110184289 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus in accordance with the invention includes: an ultrasonic probe in which multiple ultrasonic vibrators for transmitting/receiving an ultrasonic wave are arranged; a transmitter configured to provide an electric signal to each of the vibrators in the ultrasonic probe, the transmitter providing a square wave signal having any multiple frequency components to the each of the vibrators, causing the vibrators to form an ultrasonic beam; a receiver configured to receive a reception signal obtained by transmitting the ultrasonic beam; and a signal processor configured to form an ultrasonic image based on the reception signal. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184290 | PERFORMING IMAGE PROCESS AND SIZE MEASUREMENT UPON A THREE-DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND IMAGE IN AN ULTRASOUND SYSTEM - Embodiments for performing an image process and a size measurement upon a three-dimensional ultrasound image are disclosed. In one embodiment, by way of non-limiting example, an ultrasound system comprises: a user input unit configured to receive input information for setting at least one seed point on a two-dimensional ultrasound image from a user; an ultrasound data acquisition unit configured to transmit and receive ultrasound signals to and from a target object including a plurality of objects of interest and output ultrasound data; and a processing unit configured to form volume data based on the ultrasound data, form the two-dimensional ultrasound image and a three-dimensional ultrasound image based on volume data, detect at least one object of interest corresponding to the input information from the three-dimensional ultrasound image, and perform an image process and a size measurement of the detected object of interest upon the three-dimensional ultrasound image. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184291 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, ULTRASONIC IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM, AND MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprises a data acquisition unit configured to ultrasonically scan a three-dimensional area including a predetermined region of an object and acquire volume data associated with the three-dimensional area, a calculation unit configured to cut the volume data at at least one plane and calculate a full-scale contour of a slice of the predetermined region and a full-scale planned surgical line used for surgical operation of the predetermined region, and an output unit configured to output at least one of the full-scale contour of the slice of the predetermined region and the full-scale planned surgical line. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184292 | ULTRASOUND IMAGE ENHANCEMENT IN AN ULTRASOUND SYSTEM - Embodiments for spatially compounding ultrasound images for removing seam artifact in an ultrasound system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the ultrasound system includes: an ultrasound data acquisition unit configured to transmit ultrasound beams to a target object, receive ultrasound echoes reflected from the target object and provide a plurality of ultrasound frame data sets for a plurality of frames, said plurality of ultrasound frame data being acquired at different steering angles of scan lines; and a processing unit configured to form a plurality of ultrasound images and form a plurality of mask images corresponding to the respective ultrasound images based on the plurality of ultrasound frame data sets for removing seam artifact and spatially compound the plurality of ultrasound image based on the plurality of mask images to form an ultrasound spatial compound image. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184293 | DEVICE, METHOD AND KIT FOR IN VIVO DETECTION OF A BIOMARKER - The invention relates to a device and a system for in-vivo detection of a biomarker in the gastrointestinal tract. The invention further relates to a method for the in-vivo detection of a biomarker in the gastrointestinal tract such as e.g., the α1-antitrypsin precursor (A1AT biomarker), by using the recognition factor, e.g., trypsin immobilized to a solid surface. The invention further relates to a kit for the in-vivo detection of a biomarker in the gastrointestinal system. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184294 | TUBE FOR A SPHYGMOMANOMETER CUFF, SPHYGMOMANOMETER CUFF AND PROCESS | 2011-07-28 |
20110184295 | Blood Analysis - Blood analysis is carried out using a portable video camera with an objective lens, by placing the video camera such that the objective lens is completely obstructed, at least partly by at least part of an appendage forming part of an individual, and operating the video camera. The image signals from the video camera are then analysed to deduce information about blood flow in the appendage. This information may concern blood flow (e.g. pulse rate) or blood constituents. The video camera may form part of a mobile phone, and the objective lens may be completely obstructed by a fingertip. The resulting data may be displayed in real-time on the mobile phone. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184296 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF CARDIAC ELECTRICAL EVENTS - Systems and methods for characterizing aspects of an electrocardiogram signal are presented, wherein data quality and stability analysis paradigms are utilized to determine the timing certain cardiac electronic events with precision. In one embodiment, confidence factor calculation may be utilized to filter out nonusable ECG signals to leave a usable beat dataset, and this usable beat dataset may be utilized with moving window stability analysis to determine data most suitable extracted from a larger set to represent such larger set. The system may comprise a processor or microcontroller embedded into another system such as an electrocardiogram hardware system, personal computer, electrophysiology system, or the like. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184297 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ESTIMATING MORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF HEART BEATS - A method estimates morphological features of heart beats from an ECG signal. Peaks of the R wave of the ECG are detected and classified using a parallel filtering structure. The first branch implements a bandpass filtering with cut off frequencies of about 10 Hz and 35 Hz, enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the QRS complex. The second branch estimates morphological features of the heart beat from an alternating current (AC) replica of the ECG signal, that may be used to classify the beat and potentially detect arrhythmias. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184298 | PORTABLE CARDIO WAVEFORM ACQUISITON AND HEART RATE VARIABILITY (HRV) ANALYSIS - A system and method for measuring heart rate variability (HRV). The system includes at least one biosensor operable to measure at least one signal from the heart. A bioamplifier is also included, the bioamplifier is in communication with the at least one biosensor. The bioamplifier amplifies the at least one signal into at least one amplified analog signal. A portable device is included, the portable device is in communication with the bioamplifier and operable to digitize the at least one amplified signal into one or more digital signals and measure inter-beat intervals from the one or more digital signals and calculate HRV from the measured inter-beat intervals. A database is also included in communication with the portable device, wherein the measured HRV is indexed in the database by one or more criteria. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184299 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING AV CONDUCTION TIMING - In an implantable medical device that provides atrial and ventricular pacing in an atrial-based pacing mode, longer periods of time are permitted for intrinsic AV conduction to occur. By monitoring the patient's AV delay under these circumstances, useful information is obtained that can be correlated to other patient conditions or symptoms. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184300 | ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DETECTION BASED ON ABSENCE OF CONSISTENT P-LOOPS IN AVERAGED VECTORCARDIOGRAM - A method for determining the presence of atrial fibrillation includes obtaining data from at least three orthogonal leads indicative of electrical activity of a heart over multiple heart beats, averaging the data to obtain an average heart beat, generating, from the averaged data, an average heart beat vectorcardiogram (VCG) that is a function of voltage level, comparing, over a segment of the average heart beat, the average heart beat VCG with a threshold value, and indicating whether the average heart beat VCG exceeds or does not exceed the threshold value. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184301 | HEART FAILURE DETECTOR - In an apparatus and method for detecting incipient heart failure of a patient. Impedance signals reflecting volume changes of the right ventricle and/or the right atrium of a heart of the patient are obtained. The impedance signals are processed to determine a first impedance parameter substantially reflecting a volume of the right ventricle, and a heart failure status is determined based on the first impedance parameter, wherein a decreasing first impedance parameter is determined to be an indication of a deterioration of the heart failure status. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184302 | MEDICAL DETECTION DEVICE FOR THE DETECTION OF SLEEP APNEA AND/OR SLEEP HYPOPNEA - A medical detection device for detecting breathing disruptions during sleep includes a fastening arrangement for attaching a detecting arrangement to the human body, having at least one microphone for detecting breathing sounds and a logic arrangement configured to evaluate the breathing sounds. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184303 | Methods and Systems Related to Respiration - Disclosed herein are methods and systems related to respiration. The methods and systems are related to the analysis of a subject's respiration. In some forms the methods and system can use a nonlinear analysis. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184304 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH SLEEP APNEA DETECTION CONTROL AND METHOD - A method for use in an implantable medical device comprises the steps of monitoring respiration with an amplifier having a gain, generating a moving apneic threshold based on recent respiration cycles, accumulating differences between amplitudes of respiration cycles and the moving apnea detection threshold and comparing the accumulated differences against an apnea detection threshold to detect the onset of an episode of apnea. The method further comprises measuring respiration levels upon detecting the onset of apnea, confirming the episode of apnea based upon the respiration levels measured upon detecting the onset of apnea; and adjusting one of the gain of the amplifier and the apnea detection threshold so that the time from the detection of onset of apnea to the time of confirmation of the episode of apnea is within a predetermined time range following the detection of the onset of apnea. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184305 | EEG ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A process for analysing an electroencephalogram signal representative of activity of a brain, including: i) generating coefficient data for a signal representation of a portion of said signal; ii) generating first gain data representing an average amplitude of an output signal generated based on said signal representation and said coefficient data; iii) generating second gain data representing an average amplitude of said portion; and iv) generating, based on said first gain data and said second gain data, brain state data representing subcortical activity of said brain. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184306 | DEVICE FOR TREATING PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention includes a recordation and stimulation system for determining and delivering an electrical stimulation treatment based upon the current status of neuronal activity of a subject. The system include components for detecting neuronal activity in a subject's brain and, based upon the information received, determine an appropriate electrical stimulation treatment for the subject. The system allows immediate adjustments to the stimulation treatment as the needs of the subject change over time. The invention also includes a method for determining whether a subject has early Parkinson's Disease or advanced Parkinson's Disease. The method includes the steps of acquiring information regarding neuronal discharges in certain areas of the brain, creating a ratio based upon the neuronal activity, and determining whether a previous medical diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease is accurate. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184307 | SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONISING EEG WITH AUXILIARY OUTPUT, IN PARTICULAR VIDEO - A system for monitoring a patient's EEG output comprises an EEG recorder operative to generate an EEG output indicative of electrical activity produced by the brain of a patient, and an auxiliary recorder operative to generate an auxiliary output indicative of another characteristic of the patient. The auxiliary recorder may comprise a video recorder. An electronic data processor is operative to receive the EEG recorder output and the auxiliary output, the system being operative to generate synchronisation data indicative of when the EEG output and when the auxiliary output occurred with reference to a datum signal. The electronic processor is operative to process the synchronisation data to subsequently synchronise the playback of the EEG output with the auxiliary output. A compensation factor accounts for transmission latency. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184308 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING NERVE PROXIMITY, DIRECTION, AND PATHOLOGY DURING SURGERY - The present invention involves systems and methods for determining nerve proximity, nerve direction, and pathology relative to a surgical instrument based on an identified relationship between neuromuscular responses and the stimulation signal that caused the neuromuscular responses. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184309 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A CORRECTED VOLUME COMPARTMENT OF AN AMPUTATED PATIENT, DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - The invention relates to the field of monitoring the hydration—and/or nutrition status of a patient by means of bioimpedance measurement values. This is based on the problem of also being able to determine by such measurements the body composition of an amputated person simply and individually. The invention is based on the observation that volume compartments can also be determined in amputated patients by means of bioimpedance measurements when reference is made to the body models, used and established hitherto for patients without amputations, without major adaptation. Merely the determining of a characteristic factor for the amputation is necessary, which can be determined by comparative measurements in advance. In particular exceptional situations of multiple amputations, it can be indicated to submit additional parameters to increase accuracy. Then the body models hitherto can also be further used for these cases. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184310 | METHOD OF HEATING A SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - The shape of a surgical instrument is changed during a surgical procedure by using a laser to heat a shape memory alloy or other shape memory material in the surgical instrument, thereby causing the instrument to assume a predetermined shape, while at the same time monitoring the heating site to prevent overheating. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184311 | Tissue Retrieval Device with Resilient Member - A specimen retrieval instrument comprises a tubular member, a resilient member, and a retrieval bag. The resilient member is associated with a distal end of the tubular member. The bag is secured to the resilient member. The resilient member is compressible such that the resilient member and bag fit within a hollow interior portion of the tubular member. A rod may advance the resilient member and bag out of the tubular member. Alternatively, the tubular member may comprise a sheath that is retractable to reveal the resilient member and bag. The resilient member may have a hoop, spiral, or rolled strip configuration. The resilient member may alternatively comprise telescoping arms. The resilient member opens the bag when the resilient member and bag are deployed relative to the tubular member. The resilient member may also unfurl the bag when the resilient member and bag are deployed. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184312 | Bone Tissue Extracting Device and Method - A bone tissue extracting device operable with one hand comprises an ergonomic handle containing a forward and reverse cannula driver and a vacuum source. The device uses a disposable sterile single use cannula/trocar and disposable vacuum containers. The device and method for use improve the ability of a physician to locate accurately the target tissue in a patient, increase the probability that one or more suitable samples will be recovered from the patient at a single attempt, decrease attendant tissue trauma and patient discomfort, and decrease the chance of infection. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184313 | Cauterization Device and Method of Cauterizing - A medical device such as a biopsy needle or probe has an integrated piezoelectric transducer. A power source is electrically coupled to the piezoelectric transducer. The power source is configured to generate a signal that causes the piezoelectric transducer to generate heat for cauterizing tissue. A signal analyzer receives a signal from the piezoelectric transducer, or from a sensor integrated into the biopsy needle or probe, to determine the extent of the cauterization. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184314 | ENDOCERVICAL LAVAGE DEVICE AND METHOD - An endocervical lavage device for retrieving cervical and endocervical cells for cytologic examination and to method(s) for retrieving cervical and endocervical cells and for using the device. The device generally comprises a multi-lumen tube having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the multi-lumen tube is to be introduced into the uterine cavity of a uterus of a female. An inflatable structure is mounted at the distal end of the multi-lumen tube for creating a first seal between the uterine cavity and an internal cervical os of a cervical canal, the cervical canal being defined at its ends by the internal os at an endocervix that leads into the uterine cavity and an external os at an ectocervix. The device further comprises a collecting structure for advancement distally along the tube to engage the ectocervix, to create a second seal about the external cervical os. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184315 | Multi-Loop Bridge-Type Apparatus for the Collection of Cells - A multi-loop bridge-type apparatus for the collection of cells is provided. The multi-loop bridge-type apparatus includes a barrel, a plunger, a filter unit, and at least two external ducts. The barrel includes one open end. The filter unit is disposed inside an inner space of the barrel and partitions the inner space of the barrel into a first space and a second space. The open end is structured for connection to the first space. The plunger is coupled with the barrel and is adapted for executing a piston motion along the second space. Each external duct has two ends respectively communicating with the first space and the second space. Each external duct further includes a control valve for controlling the duct to be conducted or shut off. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184316 | PHLEBOTOMY DEVICE HAVING FLEXIBLE VALVE FOR DETECTING FLASHBACK - A phlebotomy device includes a needle defining a lumen and having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes a sharpened tip configured to pierce tissue. The phlebotomy device further includes a sensor disposed at least partially within the lumen. The sensor has a first state and a second state and is configured to transition from the first state to the second state upon exposure to blood at physiological temperature. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184317 | SENSOR AND GUIDE WIRE ASSEMBLY - Sensor and guide wire assembly ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110184318 | UTERINE CONTRACTION SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention provides a system for enabling the sensing of changes in pressure in response to uterine muscle tone changes relating to contractions, and for enabling the evaluation of contractions based thereon. The system enables a portion thereof to effectively and efficiently project at least partially below the non-compressed abdominal surface, and provides electrical isolation of the system elements. It enables ease of use and enhanced patient comfort. It also enables maximized sensitivity and minimized system loading retention pressure. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184319 | MOUTH GUARD WITH SENSOR - A mouth guard having a proximity sensor, an impact sensor, a processor in signal communication with the sensor, a memory in data communication with the processor, a transmitter in signal communication with the processor, and a battery. The processor is configured to allow data transmission the mouth guard has been inserted into a mouth. The processor is also configured to instruct the transmitter to transmit a signal if an impact above a predefined first threshold is sensed. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184320 | MEASUREMENT SYSTEM USING BODY MOUNTED PHYSICALLY DECOUPLED SENSOR - A system for monitoring a user's body has a single sensor patch directly affixed to the user's body. The sensor senses a condition of the user's body and transmits the sensed signal directly to a base station located remote from the sensor. The sensor can alternatively transmit the sensed signal to a receiver located in the user's helmet. The helmet optionally includes a power module which wirelessly provides power to the sensor. Since the sensor is affixed to the user, and not the helmet, it will only record impact to the user's body. Once the helmet is removed from the user's head, the sensor is powered off or can remain charged for a short period of time by a chargeable power source to record any subsequent impact to the user's body. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184321 | HARD TO REACH FRACTURE APPLICATOR STRAP - There may be provided a hard-to-reach fracture applicator strap assembly ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110184322 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF KELOIDS AND HYPERTROPHIC SCARS USING FOCUSED ULTRASOUND - A method for treating a scar on a skin surface of a subject is provided. A subject is identified as having a skin surface with scar tissue. In response to identifying the subject as having the scar tissue, a housing comprising at least one acoustic transducer is placed on the skin surface with the scar tissue and the acoustic transducer is activated to apply high intensity focused ultrasound energy to a portion of the scar tissue. Other embodiments are also described. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184324 | MASSAGE DEVICE - In one aspect of the present invention, a massage device includes a base cover, a carriage movably engaged with the base cover, a kneading assembly mounted on the carriage, and an up-down movement assembly that allows the carriage to move up and down along a longitudinal axis of the carriage. The kneading assembly includes a motor, a worm coaxially coupled to the motor, a first worm wheel meshing with the worm, and a cylindrical rod coaxially coupled to the first worm wheel. The cylindrical rod has a first end and an opposite, second end. The kneading assembly further includes a pair of eccentric wheels, each of which is coaxially coupled to the cylindrical rod at a respective end thereof. Mounted on each disk is a wheel-type massage head with a plurality of protrusions thereon. In operation, the motor drives, in sequence, the worm, the first worm wheel, the cylindrical rod, and the pair of massage heads, thereby providing rolling-like kneading effects to a part of a body under massage. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184325 | ORTHOPEDIC APPARATUSES FOR MOBILIZING, STRETCHING AND PROTECTING THE SPINAL COLUMN - The described invention relates to devices for relief of spine pain and correcting posture. The device is a wearable frame equipped with a series of leaf or coil springs where the spring forces are adjusted so that the forces are applied parallel to the spine and are equal to or greater than the individual's body weight above the device. The compressed springs apply enough opposing force to transfer the downward force resulting from the weight to the body above the device to anatomy below the device while allowing normal spine motion relative to the body. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184326 | KNEE BRACE AND METHOD FOR SECURING THE SAME - A knee brace divided into anterior and posterior sides by a frontal plane, and having first and second sides divided by a median plane. The knee brace having a frame, and at least one cross strap that is connected to the frame and extends across over at least a portion of the first and second brace sides. The at least one cross strap is arranged obliquely relative to the median plane. The brace also includes a tightening mechanism that is connected to the frame and is configured to incrementally tension the at least one cross strap at predefined settings and to release tension on the at least one cross strap. A first end of the at least one cross strap engages the tightening mechanism. A dosage meter is connected to the frame, and includes an indication feature representing tension settings of the at least one cross strap. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184327 | TRACHEOSTOMY DRESSING - A tracheostomy dressing ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110184328 | JOINT PAIN TREATMENT BANDAGE - The invention relates to a medical bandage, which comprises at least two transdermal patches, and wherein said at least two transdermal patches each comprise a pain-relieving pharmaceutically active substance such as an NSAID. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184329 | Composite Arterial-Venous Shunt System - A novel composite arterial-venous (AV) shunt system is disclosed that resolves many known and persistent clinical problems associated with traditional synthetic AV shunts. The system comprises fluid-dynamically optimized non-porous anastomotic connectors with a non-porous self-sealing tubular shunt, and resolves clinical problems of leakage, infection, clotting due to turbulence, and cellular in-growth that can lead to stenosis. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184330 | INACTIVATION OF SMOOTH MUSCLE TISSUE - Treatment and procedures for treating bodily conduits involves deactivating, killing, or otherwise treating smooth muscle tissue of the conduit. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184331 | TAMPON HAVING A SCOURED WITHDRAWAL STRING - Feminine hygiene devices having a withdrawal string comprising one or more scoured synthetic fibers are provided. The feminine hygiene device can include a body having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and a withdrawal string extending from the withdrawal end. The withdrawal string can comprise one or more scoured synthetic fibers. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184332 | TAMPON HAVING A WITHDRAWAL STRING COMPRISING A FLUOROCARBON COMPOUND - Feminine hygiene devices having a withdrawal string comprising one or more fluorocarbon compounds are provided. The feminine hygiene device can include a body having an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and a withdrawal string extending from the withdrawal end. The withdrawal string can comprise one or more fluorocarbon compounds. Also provided is a feminine hygiene device having a withdrawal string that comprises one or more scoured fibers that include one or more fluorocarbon compounds. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184333 | PHOTOLABILE CAGED TRANSITION METAL COMPLEXES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention provides compounds of Formula I: (I) along with compositions comprising the same and methods of using the same, such as for photodynamic therapy in the treatment of cancer. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184334 | PHOTOTREATMENT DEVICE FOR USE WITH COOLANTS AND TOPICAL SUBSTANCES - Methods and systems are disclosed for phototreatment in which replaceable containers comprising one or more adjuvant (consumable or re-usable) substances are employed. The adjuvant substance can be, for example, a topical substance or a coolant. Systems are disclosed for using a topical substance to detect contact of a phototreatment device with a tissue, detect speed of a phototreatment device over the tissue, detect regions of tissue that have been treated by a phototreatment device and/or to provide other benefits to the tissue such as improved skin tone and texture, tanning, etc. Safety systems are also disclosed that ensure that a proper consumable substance and/or container is connected to a phototreatment device and/or directed to a proper target. Additionally, cooling systems and methods that utilize phase change materials for extracting heat from a light generating device are disclosed. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184335 | MULTI-CHANNEL CONNECTOR FOR BRAIN STIMULATION SYSTEM - An implantable connector for use with a neurological device and a lead extension includes a male connector having a plurality of electrical contacts axially arranged along the connector, insulated from each other. The connector also includes a female connector having one or more channels axially disposed therein and a plurality of conductors axially arranged on the female connector. The plurality of conductors are electrically insulated from each other, and at least one indexing element is disposed adjacent to one or more of the channels. The indexing element allows the male connector to be received into the one or more channels in a defined orientation relative to the channel, thereby forming at least two electrical connections along two or more axial positions. Often the neurological device is a brain stimulating and recording lead. The male and female connectors are often fastened together with a screw or by twist-locking the two members together. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184336 | DEVICE FOR PHOTODYNAMICAL THERAPY OF CANCER - A photodynamic therapeutic device for treating cancer is disclosed. The therapeutic device comprises at least one light emitting diode attachable to a patient's body adapted to provide an effective light fluence to a lesion area. The therapeutic device further comprises an annular structure embracing the patient's body and a passage connectable to a cooling loop providing a coolant circulative into the passage. The light emitting diode is secured to an inner surface of the annular structure. The coolant accommodated in the passage is adapted for removing heat generated by the light emitting diode. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184337 | Methods and devices for denervation - Various delivery devices are described to deliver an agent locally to the renal nerves. The delivery devices are positioned in the renal artery and penetrate into the wall of the renal artery to deliver the agent to the renal nerves. The delivery devices may be used to deliver the agent according to longitudinal position, radial position, and depth of the renal nerves relative to the renal artery. In addition, various methods are described to denervate, modulate, or otherwise affect the renal nerves and other neural tissue. Also, various agents are described to denerve, modulate, or otherwise affect the renal nerves and other neural tissue. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184338 | CATHETER DEVICES AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERING THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - A catheter for drainage of a wound and delivery of a therapeutic agent at or near the wound of a patient is provided. The catheter comprises: a proximal end configured to receive the therapeutic agent and permit passage of bodily fluid, the proximal end configured to be coupled to a drainage tube and/or a therapeutic agent delivery device; a distal end for insertion at or near the wound; and a body disposed between the proximal end and distal end of the catheter and configured to receive the therapeutic agent from the proximal end of the catheter, the body having a first set of holes configured to allow passage of the therapeutic agent from the proximal end to a site at or near the wound and the body having a second set of holes configured to allow drainage of bodily fluid from the wound into the catheter. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184339 | INTELLIGENT AUTOMATIC PERITONEAL DIALYSIS - An intelligent automatic peritoneal dialysis device injects a dialysate accommodated in a dialysate container into a live animal via an input duct, elicits a waste liquid from the animal via an output duct, and concentrates the waste liquid in a waste liquid container. A flow direction control valve controls the flow direction of the dialysate and the waste liquid during the overall peritoneal dialysis treatment process. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184340 | FLOW SYSTEM OF A DIALYSIS DEVICE AND A PORTABLE DIALYSIS DEVICE - There is provided a flow system of a dialysis device including a dialysate conduit which is capable of being in fluid communication with the peritoneal cavity of a patient's body and of being in fluid communication with a flow path, the flow path allowing dialysate to flow from a patient's body to a sorbent capable of removing contaminants within the dialysate in an outflow mode and in an inflow mode returning the dialysate substantially free of contaminants to the patient's body. The device also includes a pump for moving the dialysate along the flow path in both the outflow mode and inflow mode and a plurality of valves disposed along the flow path. There is also provided a portable dialysis device. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184341 | IRRIGATION AND ASPIRATION DEVICE AND METHOD - An irrigation and aspiration system is disclosed. The system can be configured to aspirate and irrigate alone, sequentially or concurrently. The system can be configured to aspirate and irrigate the nasal cavity. The system can be manually controlled. The system can have removable and easily cleanable reservoirs for aspirant and irrigant. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184342 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE WITH SENSOR FOR CLOSED-LOOP OPERATION - An apparatus and a system for controlling and/or managing administration of a drug to a body of a patient. The apparatus includes a drug infusion device configured to deliver drug at a predetermined location in the body of the patient, at least one sensor disposed in the drug infusion device and configured to measure a. corresponding property related to the patient and selected from the group consisting of physiological properties, biochemical properties, environmental properties and drug-related properties, a controller disposed in the drug infusion device and configured to receive from the at least one sensor data representative of the measured corresponding property and based on the received data, determine a drug delivery rate. The drug delivery device is configured to deliver the drug to the body of the patient based on the determined drug delivery rate. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184343 | DRUG DELIVERY WITH EVENT NOTIFICATION - Devices, systems and methods are provided for drug delivery and the monitoring thereof. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184344 | STRETCHABLE BAND AND ADJUSTABLE STRAP ATTACHMENT FOR BREASTFEEDING - A size-adjustable, breastfeeding band that helps to lessen the likelihood of infant suffocation during breastfeeding, comprising a primary band, comprised of elastic (or stretchable material) that securely and comfortably extends around the entire middle portion of the breast and fastens via button, snap, drawstring, Velcro, or any other related material or adhesive that can securely hold band in place; and an adjustable strap attachment co-operable with the primary band by attaching into it and preventing slippage. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184345 | ERCP Catheter with a Removable Handle for Lithotriptor Compatible Basket - An ERCP catheter having a removable handle for a lithotriptor compatible basket is disclosed. The removable handle allows the catheter and handle assembly to be removed, leaving the basket in place within the duct and facilitates the use of a lithotriptor for mechanically crushing stone captured in the basket. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184346 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM - An irrigation system includes a control unit and a pump integrated with the control unit. The control unit includes an adjustment knob attached to a major surface of the control unit, a first conduit extending from a side of the control unit to a reservoir that is configured to contain a volume of irrigation liquid, and a second conduit extending from the side of the control unit to an anal probe that is inflatable for fixation of the anal probe within a user. The adjustment knob has a first setting that is selectable to inflate a cuff of the anal probe and a second setting that is selectable to allow the pump to pump gas into the reservoir and thereby transfer the irrigation liquid from the reservoir through the inflated anal probe. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184347 | VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE - A vascular access device may comprise a thin polymer patch configured to be attached to a wall of a vein. The vascular access device may also include a main body including a first end and a second end. The main body may have an inner surface defining a cavity extending between openings at the first and second ends along an axis. The first end of the main body may be connected to the polymer patch, and the cavity may taper between the second end and the first end. The vascular access device may include a cap connected to the second end of the main body. The vascular access device may also include a fluid sealed within the cavity. When the vascular access device is implanted in a patient and a dialysis needle is received in the cavity, the needle may be guided by the inner surface toward the wall of the vein. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184348 | DUAL CHAMBER AND GEAR PUMP ASSEMBLY FOR A HIGH PRESSURE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A high pressure delivery device for delivering a medicament includes a first chamber for storing a supply of the medicament and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. A fluid connection path is in fluid communication with the second chamber for administering the medicament. A valving system is in fluid communication with the first chamber, the second chamber and the fluid connection path. The valving system allows a dose of the medicament to be injected from the first chamber into the second chamber while substantially preventing backflow of the dose into the first chamber and substantially preventing leakage through the fluid connection path. The valving system also allows the dose in the second chamber to be administered through the fluid connection path while substantially preventing the dose from flowing back into the first chamber. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184349 | DRUG DISPENSING BALLOON FOR TREATING DISC DISEASE OR PAIN - Methods for administering medication at or near an intervertebral spinal disc are provided. In various embodiments, a microporous uninflated balloon is inserted into a spinal disk and after insertion of the balloon into the disc space, a medication is inserted into the interior of the balloon. Due to both the pressure on the balloon from the spine and drug diffusion, the medication moves through the pores over time. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184350 | NEEDLE GUIDE SYSTEM - A needle guide system comprising a needle guide including at least one wall defining an internal cavity and an outside of the needle guide. A lock is connected to the needle guide. The lock is movable between a first and a second position. A needle is disposed in the internal cavity of the needle guide, the needle having a long axis and a tip. The needle is movable along the long axis with respect to the needle guide when the lock is in the first position and the needle is locked to the needle guide and the tip extends beyond the wall of the needle guide when the lock is in the second position. Visual indicia on the lock may indicate whether the lock is in the first or the second position. | 2011-07-28 |
20110184351 | Medicament Delivery Device Powered by Volute Spring - The present invention relates to a medical delivery device comprising a housing ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110184352 | Universal traveler's syringe for vaginal feminine hygiene - A method and apparatus for the cleansing of the vagina using an L-shape disposable syringe with a cap or closure assembly that communicates to any standard bottled water that is available in the market. | 2011-07-28 |