41st week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080249403 | TRACKER HOLDER ASSEMBLY - Provided herein are devices and methods for mounting variously configured medical imaging probes to a tracker assembly for imaging applications. In one aspect, a tracker assembly provides multiple degrees of freedom for positioning a probe relative to a patient and/or maintaining a probe in a desired location for imaging purposes. The tracker generates location information that may be utilized as frame of reference information for acquired images. In another aspect a holding device allows for interfacing/holding differently configured probes in a common orientation to a predetermined frame of reference. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249404 | GASTRIC THERAPY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUTURING GASTRIC WALL - This gastric therapy system includes a loop-forming member that forms a loop along a lesser-curvature-line and a greater-curvature-line in a stomach; a guide member that introduces the loop-forming member into the stomach; and a therapy section that cerclages a part of the gastric wall after looping the loop-forming member. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249405 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD - A living tissue region determining unit of a gain correction data generating section determines a diagnostic living tissue region on the basis of an S/N and a dispersion value of ultrasound data collected from each of a plurality of slice sections in a gain correction scan mode intended for the generation of gain correction data for volume data. A gain correction map generating unit applies a least squares method to the average value of the ultrasound data in a plurality of regions set by dividing the living tissue region into predetermined sizes, thereby generating two-dimensional gain correction maps. Then, an interpolating processing unit interpolates, in a slice direction, the gain correction map generated for each of the plurality of slice sections, and generates three-dimensional gain correction data corresponding to each voxel of the volume data. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249406 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - In a transportable ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, a body to which a display unit on which an ultrasound image is displayed is integrated and an operation panel are connected by a connecting member. The body and the operation panel are supported by a body supporting stub and an operation panel supporting stub, which are separate supporting stubs, on the connecting member in a pivotable manner around center axes of the supporting stubs. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus is used in an open state in which the operation panel is pulled down to the front side. The operation panel is pivoted to close with the body, resulting in a storage state. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249407 | User Interface System and Method for Creating, Organizing and Setting-Up Ultrasound Imaging Protocols - An ultrasound imaging system includes a display for displaying an ultrasound image and an analysis package operatively connected to the image display. The analysis package provides a user the ability to manage an ultrasound imaging protocol. The analysis package facilitates the management of the imaging protocol by displaying for the sonographer an interface which allows for editing, sorting and organizing protocol views using representative images. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249408 | Methods, Systems and Computer Program Products for Ultrasound Shear Wave Velocity Estimation and Shear Modulus Reconstruction - Methods for determining a mechanical parameter of a sample include detecting shear waves that have been generated in the sample by an applied shear wave source. A time of peak displacement of the shear waves for a plurality of sample positions is determined. At least one mechanical parameter of the sample based on the time of peak displacement for the plurality of sample positions is determined. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249409 | Method of Using a Combination Imaging and Therapy transducer to Dissolve Blood Clots - A combined ultrasound imaging and therapy transducer includes a linear array of imaging transducer elements. First and second linear arrays of therapy transducer elements extend longitudinally along respective first and second sides of the imaging transducer elements and are canted inwardly toward each other. The imaging and therapy transducer is used with an ultrasound imaging system to locate clots in a region of interest. After the region of interest has been perfused with a microbubble contrast agent, the therapy transducer elements are driven by an amplifier located in the transducer to dissolve the clot. The use of the imaging transducer elements and the therapy transducer elements can be interleaved so that the therapy can be conditioned on an ultrasound image showing substantial destruction of the contrast agent microbubbles, re-perfusion of microbubbles in the region of interest, or the continued presence of the clot. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249410 | ULTRASOUND OBSERVATION SYSTEM AND ULTRASOUND OBSERVATION METHOD THEREFOR - An ultrasound observation apparatus according to the present invention has a transmitting and receiving section, an ultrasound signal processing section, a CPU, a main memory, two compact flash memories™, a vide signal outputting section, an output image generating section, a device I/F section, a keyboard I/F section, and a timing controller. The ultrasound observation apparatus configured in this way generates an ultrasound observation image and changes the frequency of updating the displayed ultrasound observation image (frame rate) according to the display range of the ultrasound observation image, thereby improving frame rate. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249411 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FORMING AN ULTRASOUND IMAGE - The present invention is directed to an ultrasound system and a method of forming an ultrasound image. The ultrasound system includes a signal processing unit, a processor, an input unit and a blood flow angle computation unit. The signal processing unit may form ultrasound image signals based on ultrasound echo signals reflected from a target object. The processor may form a B-mode image based on the ultrasound image signals. The input unit may allow a user to set a sample volume on the B-mode image. The blood flow angle computation unit may compute a blood flow angle in the sample volume. The signal processing unit may further compute a Doppler angle based on the blood flow angle and form Doppler signals based on the Doppler angle. Also, the processor may further form a Doppler spectrum image and Doppler sound based on the Doppler signals. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249412 | Preoperative and Intra-Operative Lens Hardness Measurement by Ultrasound - The present disclosure provides methods, systems, techniques and apparatus related to an instrumentation used to classify tissue before and/or during removal. The tissue can include any hard tissue/soft tissue interface, such as a cataract within a lens. Before an operation, an ultrasound image can be provided that gives a full scan of the targeted region, e.g., a lens, and provide a hardness profile. The profile could include a two or three dimensional map of the tissue hardness, assisting a surgeon to choose a suitable surgical procedure and strategy. During the operation, hardness measurements can be carried out real-time, in a constant manner, while the surgeon is working. This data can allow the handpiece to automatically adjust to the surgical conditions including the tissue hardness, increasing surgical performance, decreasing surgical procedure time and reducing the rate of complications. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249413 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC METHOD - An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, that generates image data of a C-mode image of an examination-target portion based on volume data generated through an ultrasonic scan of an object and for displaying the C-mode image, has a curved C-mode surface generating unit and a curved C-mode image generating unit. The curved C-mode surface generating unit generates, based on the volume data, a curved C-mode surface formed by a curved surface that curves without including a non-visualized portion. The curved C-mode image generating unit generates image data of a curved C-mode image based on data of the curved C-mode surface generated by the curved C-mode surface generating unit. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249414 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO MEASURE CARDIAC EJECTION FRACTION - A system and method to acquire 3D ultrasound-based images during the end-systole and end-diastole time points of a cardiac cycle to allow determination of the change and percentage change in left ventricle volume at the time points. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249415 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS, BREAST IMAGING SYSTEM, AND BREAST IMAGING METHOD - A compression paddle of a mammographic diagnosis apparatus is provided with an opening portion which allows an ultrasonic probe to be fitted therein and slide. This apparatus performs ultrasonic scanning on a breast compressed/fixed to the compression paddle, and reconstructs a compressed breast image by using the obtained ultrasonic image as a virtual image, thereby acquiring an ultrasonic image and volume data of the compressed/fixed breast. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249416 | TREATMENT INSTRUMENT SYSTEM - A treatment instrument system according to the present invention includes: an endoscope having a treatment instrument channel; an ultrasound probe inserted through the treatment instrument channel of the endoscope; an ultrasound observing apparatus having a blood flow display function and a distance measuring function; a treatment instrument having, at a distal end portion, an ultrasound scattering portion for scattering ultrasound; and an over tube having an endoscope insertion path through which the endoscope can be inserted and a treatment instrument insertion path through which the treatment instrument can be inserted, and having, at a distal end portion, an ultrasound scattering portion for scattering ultrasound. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249417 | Non-Linear Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging Using Intermodulation Product Signals - An ultrasonic imaging system transmits waveforms containing first and second major frequency components which are intermodulated by passage through a nonlinear medium or interaction with a contrast agent microbubble to produce a difference frequency component. In an illustrated embodiment the second major frequency is twice the frequency of the first major frequency, resulting in a difference frequency signal at the first major frequency. Two differently modulated transmit waveforms are transmitted and the difference frequency component is separated by pulse inversion. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249418 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM INCLUDING A MOTOR DRIVING MULTIPLANE ULTRASOUND PROBE AND IMAGE DATA ACQUIRING METHOD - An ultrasound diagnosis system including a motor driving multi-plane ultrasound probe for acquiring image data at a voluntary scanning plane in a body of a patient is provided. The data acquisition is performed by driving rotation of a plurality of transducers arranged in a head portion of the probe toward a target angle of a prescribed rotation range by driving an arranged surface of the plurality transducers so as to make a plurality of scanning planes toward a first direction in a normal mode. The driving direction of the head portion is automatically reversed by 180 degrees to a second direction opposite to the first direction at a high speed in a reverse mode when the rotation angle of the head portion arrives at the target angle. The reversed head portion can continue to acquire image data at the same scanning planes to the previous scanning planes of the rotation drive to the first direction. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249419 | TIME-OF-FLIGHT TRIANGULATION BASED METHODS OF DEVICE SPATIAL REGISTRATION FOR MULTIPLE-TRANSDUCER THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEMS - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a therapeutic ultrasound device spatial registration method and apparatus. The method enables locating a tissue target and surrounding tissue structures affecting the available acoustic beam paths to the target, relative to each individual therapeutic and diagnostic (e.g., imaging) transducer, in a device comprising a plurality of such transducers. By locating the target and tissue structures relative to each therapeutic transducer and/or array (e.g., in “local” coordinates) assists in transforming the locations relative to any transducers, enabling determination of which therapeutic transducers to use to treat the target, and specification of their respective ultrasound powers or energy, focal locations and beam patterns. The registration method employs a plurality of emitter and receiver acoustic sensors on, respectively, a plurality of imaging and therapeutic transducer device panels. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249420 | Vascular Catheter Device and Related Methods of Using the Same - A catheter device fur diagnostic vascular treatment and/or therapeutic vascular treatment of a subject's vasculature having a blunt, atraumatic (non-traumatic) distal tip and orifice edge to the catheter. This will eliminate or mitigate catastrophic complications caused by contemporary catheters such as vascular dissection, thrombosis, distal embolization and vessel occlusion. The catheter tip can be shaped in various ways with solid material (compressible or non-compressible) or balloon inflation devices to create a blunt, atraumatic (non-traumatic) tip and orifice, and may include a set-back region as well. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249421 | CONTACT PRESSURE SENSING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH EXERCISE EQUIPMENT SENSORS - Contact pressure sensing apparatus for use with exercise equipment sensors are described. An example apparatus includes a sensor to detect a physiological condition of a user of an exercise device through physical contact with the user and a pressure sensor to detect a contact pressure applied by the user to the sensor. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249422 | Method and system for improving physiologic status and health via assessment of the dynamic respiratory arterial pressure wave using plethysmographic technique - The present invention specifies a method and system for assessing the dynamic respiratory arterial pressure wave using plethysmographic sensing techniques. The dynamic respiratory arterial pressure wave is measured and plotted for purposes of diagnosis and or remedial biofeedback. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249423 | Method, system and program product for analyzing pulse wave data - A pulse wave data analyzing method includes successively detecting bottom and top peak values of pulse wave data along a time axis, calculating successive bottom-to-top amplitude values along the time axis, and comparing first and second peak-to-peak amplitude values occurring in succession along the time axis. If the ratio of the second peak-to-peak amplitude value to the first peak-to-peak amplitude value is smaller than a preset threshold, the bottom and top peak values related to the second peak-to-peak amplitude value are classified as temporarily erased data. The second peak-to-peak amplitude value is compared with a third peak-to-peak amplitude value occurring immediately thereafter and, if the ratio between the second and third peak-to-peak amplitude values is larger than the threshold, the temporarily erased data is restored. If the ratio between the second and third peak-to-peak amplitude values is not larger than the threshold, the temporarily erased data is completely erased. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249424 | Non-Contact Cardiac Mapping, Including Moving Catheter and Multi-Beat Integration - A non-contact cardiac mapping method is disclosed that includes: (i) inserting a catheter into a heart cavity having an endocardium surface, the catheter including multiple, spatially distributed electrodes; (ii) measuring signals at the catheter electrodes in response to electrical activity in the heart cavity with the catheter spaced from the endocardium surface; and (iii) determining physiological information at multiple locations of the endocardium surface based on the measured signals and positions of the electrodes with respect to the endocardium surface. Related systems and computer programs are also disclosed. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249425 | Method and Apparatus for Defining Cardiac Time Intervals - A method and apparatus for defining cardiac time intervals using the pre-systolic diastolic filling period and the proceeding systolic period. The diastolic period can begin at the end of the T wave and terminate at the onset of the proceeding Q wave as defined in electrocardiograph signals. The systolic period can begin at onset of the Q peak and terminate at the end of the T wave as defined in electrocardiograph signals. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249426 | Palm type electrocardiograph - The present invention provides a palm type electrocardiograph having a case, in which a push button is provided at the front side thereof, a USB port is installed along a lateral side thereof, and two metal holes are assembled at the back thereof. A conductive sticker is also designed with two metal electrodes being penetrately assembled in the center thereon. The conductive sticker has three layers, the first layer is foam, the second layer is conductive graphite, and the third layer is conductive adhesive. An internal circuit is provided in the palm type electrocardiograph, including a microprocessor, an A/D converter, a program memory and a flash memory. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249427 | Monitoring device and method - The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for providing information relating to disturbances and/or disease pattern based on a patient's breathing parameters. Preferably, the apparatus has multiple functionalities and provides information relating to different disturbances and/or disease patterns. In particular, the present invention relates to an apparatus for identifying different indications of a patient, the apparatus comprising a sensor, for sensing signals indicative of a patient's breathing, a processing unit, for processing and/or analyzing the signals, and display means for displaying the outcome of the processing and/or analysis. The corresponding method for identifying different indications of a patient comprises the steps of sensing signals indicative of a patient's breathing, processing and/or analyzing the signals, and displaying the outcome of the processing and/or analysis. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249428 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION OF SNORING - The treatment of snoring related sleep disorders require the knowledge of the location of origin of snoring in a patient. A method and device are provided for the determination of a location of origin of a primary vibration signal generated by snoring in an upper airway of a patient. At least two sensors are used to respectively detect the primary vibration signal and to generate respective intermediate signals. The sensors are spaced apart in a longitudinal direction of the patient's neck. The respective intermediate signals are processed to generate an output signal. The output signal is indicative of the location of origin. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249429 | Spirometers - A portable hand-held spirometer apparatus is described. A main casing has a pair of opposed arms extending to one side thereof. A flow head component unit has a channel through which air may be blown, with formations in the channel imparting a rotary movement to air blown through the channel. A free-spinning vaned member is mounted for rotation about an axis substantially coaxial with that of the channel. The flow head component unit has two open-ended recesses extending to either side of the vaned member and dimensioned to receive the opposed arms when the flow head component unit is fitted on to the main casing. This construction enables the successive use of detachable flow head components, each may be used once and then a batch of which may be sterilized before re-use. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249430 | System and Method for Pain Detection and Computation of a Pain Quantification Index - A method of detecting pain in a subject, comprises the steps of generating brain wave data based on brain wave activity of the subject and comparing the brain wave data to reference data to generate result data, the reference data corresponding to at least one of (i) population normative data indicative of brain wave activity of a first plurality of individuals in an absence of pain, (ii) population reference data indicative of brain wave activity of a second plurality of individuals generated in response to pain events inflicted on the second plurality of individuals, (iii) subjective population reference data indicative of brain wave activity of a third plurality of individuals reporting a sensation of pain, and (iv) population of reference data indicative of brain wave activity of a fourth population of individuals following an intervention which has changed a subjective report of pain in combination with determining a presence of pain experienced by the subject as a function of the result data. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249431 | BURST SUPPRESSION MONITOR FOR INDUCED COMA - Methods and systems for monitoring subjects, analyzing EEG data, and maintaining subjects at desired sedation states. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249432 | Diagnosis of Disease By Determination of Elctrical Network Properties of a Body Part - A system and method for detecting and diagnosing disease states in a body part is described. The method is based on a set of electrical impedance measurements taken on the surface of a body part and a representation of the body part in the form of a network of impedances that would result in the same surface measurements as the actual body part. The system includes an electrical data unit for measuring electrical data of the body part, the electrical data unit having a plurality of N | 2008-10-09 |
20080249433 | THORACIC IMPEDANCE DETECTION WITH BLOOD RESISTIVITY COMPENSATION - This document discusses, among other things, a cardiac rhythm management device or other implantable medical device that uses thoracic impedance to determine how much fluid is present in the thorax, such as for detecting or predicting congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, hypotension, or the like. The thoracic fluid amount determined from the thoracic impedance is compensated for changes in blood resistivity, which may result from changes in hematocrit level or other factors. The blood-resistivity-compensated thoracic fluid amount can be stored in the device or transmitted to an external device for storage or display. The blood-resistivity-compensated thoracic fluid amount can also be used to adjust a cardiac pacing, cardiac resynchronization, or other cardiac rhythm management or other therapy to the patient. This document also discusses applications of the devices and methods for predicting or indicating anemia. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249434 | Device and Method for Transporting and Handling Tissue - A device and method and provided for tissue handling, while maintaining the in-vivo tissue orientation. The device includes a structure, configured for receiving and holding a tissue specimen, wherein the tissue specimen includes tissue positional references; and device positional references, associated with the structure, for fixing the orientation of the tissue specimen, when held by the device, so as to reflect the tissue specimen positional references. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249435 | TEST ELEMENT AND TEST SYSTEM FOR EXAMINING A BODY FLUID - The invention relates to a test element as a single-use article for examining a body fluid, comprising a lancing member that can be inserted into a body part, a collecting area configured thereon for body fluid obtained by the lancing and at least one light guide for an optical measurement in the collecting area. The collecting area is formed by a collection recess of the lancing member which extends in the lancing direction and the light guide is integrated into the lancing member such that it is secure against displacement and the distal end thereof is arranged in a proximal measurement zone of the collection recess. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249436 | Dynaflex - Utilizing the technology and methods disclosed, the characteristics of flexibility and rigidity for intralumenal devices, including coaxial two piece devices such as stylet and needle sets, can be adapted by the physician or device manufacturer according to the type of procedure, the patient size and unique anatomical challenges of a given procedure. Rigidity and flexibility can be actively controlled by the operator at predefined portions of a device through rotating the stylet within the cannula to bring about alignments of customized notches to impart target flexibility or rigidity profiles at specific spots on the device. The device operator may alter the relationship and orientation of specific notched and non-notched segments of either or both the stylet and cannula that are strategically located at said critical points along the length of the device. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249437 | Therapeutic Device For Inducing Venous Blood Pressure Modulation - A therapeutic method and apparatus intended for enhancing blood circulation, and lymph and neural fluid flow throughout a person's body. The person is placed supinely in a comfortable and relaxed state on a support member, such as a bed which is operated by a controllable motor driven drive mechanism. The support member tilts cyclically like a seesaw to alternatively raise the person's upper torso and head about the lower extremities, and vice-versa. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249438 | Passive Swing Assist Leg Exoskeleton - Gait training apparatus and method for use thereof for providing leg swing assistance to a patient. The apparatus comprises a support structure and one or more leg orthoses attached to the support structure, each leg orthosis comprising a thigh member attached to the support structure at a hip joint, and a shank member attached to the thigh member at a knee joint. Both members have respective connectors for securing them to the corresponding body parts of the patient. The hip joint and knee joint are each biased by biasing members. The support structure may comprise a frame defining a patient activity region, including a base, a back support, a pair of support handles, and a weight support member mounted above the activity region. A method of using the device comprises selecting parameters for the biasing members using information about the patient. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249440 | Method of Making Compression Sleeve with Structural Support Features - In a method of forming a compression sleeve, flexible bladder layers are secured together to define first and second adjacent flexible sleeve sections. A rigid structural component, such as a tube for delivering air to a bladder of the sleeve or another structure, is secured between the first and second flexible sleeve sections to prevent buckling a movement of the sleeve sections downward when the sleeve is wrapped around a leg the wearer. An inner layer and an outer cover are secured to the bladder layers at a plurality of discrete weld spots to provide further structural support to the sleeve. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249441 | COMPRESSION DEVICE WITH STRATEGIC WELD CONSTRUCTION - A compression sleeve includes an inner layer, an outer cover and first and second bladder layers. The layers define adjacent, generally flexible sleeve sections, where each section includes an inflatable bladder. The inner layer, outer cover and first and second bladder layers are joined together at a plurality of discrete spot welds within an outer perimeter of the inflatable bladder to provide further structural integrity to the sleeve. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249442 | Breathable Compression Device - A compression device for applying compression treatment to a part of a wearer's body includes bladder material defining at least one inflatable bladder and a breathable wicking layer connected to the bladder. A plurality of openings extend through the bladder material to the wicking layer. A breathable outer cover overlies the bladder. In use, the wicking layer wicks moisture from the wearer's skin and heat and the moisture is allowed to dissipate through the device through the wicking layer, the openings and the breathable outer cover. A garment includes a sheet of mesh material formed with loops for use in a hook and loop fastener. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249443 | Compression Device Having Weld Seam Moisture Transfer - A compression sleeve includes a wicking layer secured to bladder material defining an inflatable bladder along a seamline. Fibers of the wicking layer extend through the seamline to allow fluid wicked by the wicking layer from the wearer's skin to evaporate to the atmosphere. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249444 | Compression Device with Structural Support Features - A compression sleeve includes an inner layer, an outer cover and first and second bladder layers. The layers define adjacent, generally flexible sleeve sections, where each section includes an inflatable bladder. A rigid structural component is secured to the sleeve and extends between the flexible sleeve sections to prevent the sleeve from buckling and moving downward on the wearer's limb. The inner layer, outer cover and first and second bladder layers are joined together at a plurality of discrete spot welds within an outer perimeter of the inflatable bladder to provide further structural integrity to the sleeve. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249445 | Splint Device - A splint device which provides a compact and versatile flexible device for adequately protecting a person's limb without causing damage by immobilising the injured limb to facilitate healing until further medical attention can be sought. The splint device is inexpensive and can be adjustable in size to fit an individual properly to achieve proper immobilisation of the limb and allow adequate circulation to the damaged area. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249446 | Low-temperature reusable thermoplastic splint - This invention is directed toward a splint, where there is a layer of material, such as fabric-laminated foam neoprene, that encompasses a part of the body intended to be immobilized, supported, or protected, and permanently secured to this layer of material is a low temperature thermoplastic. This thermoplastic is rigid when cool, and malleable when heated. The temperature at which the thermoplastic is malleable is low enough so that the splint can be molded directly on the body. The thermoplastic can be heated, molded, and cooled together with the layer of material. The combined elements of the low temperature thermoplastic with the layer of material create a removable remoldable splint that can be immersed in water without degrading the integrity of the splint. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249447 | Compression Device Having Cooling Capability - A compression device has improved cooling capability. The device includes a wicking layer adapted to move moisture. A portion of the wicking layer is exposed from under bladder material defining a bladder. In use, the wicking layer wicks moisture from the patient's limb and the wicked moisture is able to evaporate through the device at the portion of the wicking layer that is exposed. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249448 | CABLE-BASED ORTHOPEDIC BRACING SYSTEM - An orthopedic bracing system for providing support to a joint of an individual is provided. The bracing system comprises a frame configured to conform to the individual's body and configured to contact the individual such that it can provide support to the joint. The frame has at least two portions configured to connect at least a first part of the individual's body to a second part of the individual's body. The bracing system further comprises a cable interconnected to the frame, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the tightness level of the cable. In one alternate embodiment, the orthopedic bracing system comprises a frame having two portions, wherein each portion has a separate adjustment system. In this embodiment, each adjustment system comprises a cable interconnected to the frame, an adjustment mechanism, and a flexible strap interconnected to the frame by means of two anchor clips and two anchor pins, each anchor pin being movably connected to the frame. In this embodiment, the adjustment system further comprises an additional flexible strap interconnected to the frame by means of the cable and two anchor clips, wherein this additional strap is affixed to and between the two anchor clips. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249449 | Methods of Making Compression Device with Improved Evaporation - In a method of forming a compression sleeve, a wicking layer is provided that is strategically exposed to promote wicking and cooling of the body part acted upon by the sleeve. The wicking layer has a perimeter and a surface area. A bladder segment that defines a bladder has a surface area less than the surface area of the wicking layer. The surface area of the bladder segment is defined by the perimeter of the bladder material, less any openings formed through the bladder material. The wicking layer is secured to the bladder material so that portions of the wicking layer are not overlaid by the bladder material. The bladder segment is welded to the wicking layer along a seamline so that fibers of the wicking layer extend through the seamline and allow fluid wicked by the wicking layer to move through the seamline. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249450 | KNEE SUPPORT DEVICE - Broadly, the present invention is a knee support device for providing focused and comfortable pressure (i.e. conforms to the size and shape of the knee and patella) to reduce knee pain. The knee support device comprises a stretchable band for encircling a portion of the user's leg. A moldable inner support is secured to the inner surface of the band and is filled with beads allowing the moldable inner support to conform to the specific anatomy of the user's knee for maximum support and relief. The moldable inner support is only affixed to the band at its ends so that it may move freely with respect to the band and also provides focused pressure to reduce knee pain and helps stabilize the patella to improve alignment and tracking. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249451 | Gentle Process For Conversion of Cystine in Keratin-Containing Materials to Lanthionine - Useful materials are produced from keratin containing raw materials by a process that includes gentle lanthionization of cystine disulfide bonds. Hydratable materials are produced for use in medical and cosmetic applications. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249452 | Wound-Covering Material - The present invention provides a new wound-covering material. The wound-covering material is produced by carbonizing a silk material at temperature of 500-1000° C., and a large number of microfine holes are formed in a surface of the silk carbonized body. By carbonizing at such low temperature, the silk carbonized body has flexibility of the silk material, a significant antibacterial property, a high water-absorbing property and a high water absorption rate, so that the silk carbonized body is suitable for the wound-covering material. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249453 | ANTIMICROBIAL WOUND CONTACT LAYER - The invention relates to a wound dressing, a wound contact layer and a medicinal composition comprising a hydrophilic base in which hydrocolloids are dispersed, wherein the hydrophilic base comprises at least one emulsifier and the use of said composition for treating wounds. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249454 | COMPRESSION SOCK - A novel stocking is disclosed having an advantageous combination of static and graduated compression regions to provide beneficial circulation for individuals having compromised circulation and for athletes. Because the stockings compression is graduated to generally comply with muscle contours, the stockings can be easily placed on the foot and removed and substantially improve the circulation of those with a variety of circulatory problems. During exercise, improved circulation facilitates the removal of metabolites such as carbon dioxide and lactic acid from muscle tissue in the leg and increases oxygenation of the same muscle tissue. The novel stockings are constructed from a novel knit fabric comprising a taut elastic material providing sufficient stretch to allow the stockings to be easily placed on a foot. The elastic material is further responsible for static and/or graduated compression in selected regions of a stocking. The second material can be elastic or non-elastic and is incorporated in to the knit material in a relaxed state to allow movement in a stretching direction without the second material being substantially stretched. A method for producing the novel stocking is also provided. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249455 | Compression Device with Improved Moisture Evaporation - A circumferential compression sleeve has bladder openings extending through a bladder, making the sleeve generally breathable and comfortable for the wearer. The openings include at least about 4% of a total surface area of the bladder. The device also has a static evaporation rate through the device of at least about 20 mg/minute. In one example, the device includes a wicking layer for contacting the wearer's skin. The wicking layer wicks moisture from the wearer's skin and generally moves the moisture to portions of the layer in registration with the openings where the moisture is allowed to evaporate therethrough. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249456 | Pulsation-type auxiliary circulation system, pulsatile flow generation control device, and pulsatile flow generation control method - Pulsatile flow in synchronization with the systole and diastole of a patient's own pulse is generated during auxiliary circulation therapy administered to a patient under cardiac dysfunction. As a result, the diastole augmentation function is maintained, blood flow to the coronary artery is increased, and the therapeutic effect of intending to restore cardiac function without applying after-loading to the heart is improved. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249457 | IMPLANTABLE DRAINAGE DEVICE WITH PLANAR DUAL CURVED PORTION - In a first embodiment, implantable drainage devices with a curvilinear portion are provided, such as stents or drainage catheters formed as a tubular member having a curvilinear portion comprising one or more pairs of adjacent bends curved in opposite directions. The drainage devices house a drainage lumen that may extend through the curvilinear portion, which may be dimensioned to retain the drainage device within a body vessel and provide a desired fluid conductance through a tortuous portion of the drainage lumen within the curvilinear portion. The curvilinear portion may include two or more planar bends facing in opposite directions. The drainage device is preferably a biliary stent or drainage catheter constructed of thermoplastic material resilient enough to permit the bends of the curvilinear portion to straighten in response to placement of a guidewire through the drainage lumen, and to permit a portion of the tubular member to again form the plurality of bends when the guidewire is removed from the drainage lumen. In a second embodiment, methods of implanting the drainage devices within a body vessel, such as a biliary duct, are provided. For example, the drainage device may be a biliary stent implanted within the Papilla of Vater (e.g, within a biliary or pancreatic duct) without traversing the Sphincter of Oddi. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249458 | Intraventricular Shunt and Methods of Use Therefor - Methods and apparatus for treating hydrocephalus caused by obstructions in the ventricular system and subarachnoid space of the brain. Embodiments include medical devices and methods for use within the subarachnoid space of the central nervous system to gain access to and treat an obstruction within the ventricles of the brain or a subarachnoid hemorrhage. The obstruction may be aspirated by an aspiration catheter for use in the subarachnoid space. A subarachnoid delivery catheter may then be used to deliver an intraventricular shunt to the opening in the obstruction via the subarachnoid space. A distal end of the delivery catheter is navigated across the obstruction to deploy the intraventricular shunt therein. The intraventricular shunt so positioned reopens the pathway between the ventricles and permits the return of normal cerebrospinal fluid flow there through. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249459 | Fluid Dispensing Device - A fluid dispensing device for dispensing a fluid product having a dispensing member mounted for movement along an axis X-X from a first position to a second position which causes a dose of a fluid product to be dispensed, and a finger-operable actuator member movable in an actuating direction generally transverse to the axis to cause at least one cam surface thereof to cam the dispensing member from the first position to the second position. The at least one cam surface has a commitment section, oriented at a first angle to the axis selected such that a minimum actuating force is required to be applied to the actuator member to cause the at least one cam follower surface to ride over the commitment section onto the drive section. The commitment section of the cam surface is arcuate. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249460 | DUAL-SIDED PADDLE FOR USE WITH VIBRATIONAL ENERGY UNDER 1000 HERTZ FOR DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT - A treatment paddle is used with a system for dermatological treatment of an individual's skin area. The treatment paddle consists of a first dermatological treatment surface having a sufficiently abrasive side for vibratory removal of an outer skin area of an individual. A second dermatological treatment surface located on an opposite side of the first dermatological treatment surface has a side specifically adapted for the vibratory infusion of a cream, lotion or other dermatological aid into the underlying skin area of said individual. A stem defines first and second ends. The first end of the stem is integrated with the first and second dermatological surfaces and the second end of the stem is adapted for connecting to a vibrational unit to receive vibrational energy therefrom. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249461 | SEQUENTIALLY INFLATABLE BALLOONS FOR DELIVERY OF TREATMENT AGENTS - An apparatus including a cannula having a dimension suitable for insertion into a blood vessel and an expandable body coupled thereto, the expandable body comprising a first expandable member and a second expandable member to isolate a length of the vessel upon expansion within the blood vessel. The expandable body having an intermediate expandable member along a working length between the first expandable member and the second expandable. A method including introducing a cannula and an expandable body coupled thereto into a blood vessel at a point coextensive with a treatment site and expanding a first expandable member and a second expandable member of the expandable body to isolate a length of the vessel adjacent the treatment site. The method further including delivering a treatment agent to a vessel region between the first expandable member and the second expandable member while inflating and deflating an intermediate expandable member. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249462 | Disposable Dispensers for Personal Use - A syringe in accordance with the invention comprises a cylinder ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080249463 | Multi-Electrode Irrigated Balloon Catheter - A fluid delivery catheter configured to allow optimal fluid distribution through each electrode by varying the diameter of a catheter lumen is disclosed. Uniform or different fluid flow rates through longitudinally spaced apart elution holes may be achieved. Exemplary fluids for use with the catheter include a cooling fluid, a therapeutic fluid, and a medication. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249464 | Catheter Having Internal Mechanisms to Encourage Balloon Re-folding - A balloon catheter that comprises an inner shaft, a balloon and a sleeve that defines a lumen. A portion of the inner shaft is positioned within the lumen and the balloon is engaged to the sleeve at least two engagement points. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249465 | FIXED WIRE DILATATION CATHETER WITH AN ELONGATEABLE DISTAL END - A fixed wire dilatation catheter for treating the vasculature of a patient. The dilatation catheter includes an elongated member that has a distal end portion which can be elongated to puncture through blockages within the blood vessels. The dilatation catheter also includes an expandable device located along the elongated member at a location proximal the distal end portion of the elongated member. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249466 | Implant Back-Injecting Device - The invention concerns a device for back injecting an implant ( | 2008-10-09 |
20080249467 | Device and Method for Safe Access to a Body Cavity - An anatomical space access device having an elongate body; an insertion tip at a distal end of the elongate body; an anatomical space sensor disposed at the distal end of the elongate body, the sensor being adapted to sense a parameter identifying an anatomical space other than a vasculature space and to generate a signal; and an indicator operatively connected to the sensor to receive the signal and to indicate access of the sensor to the anatomical space. The invention also provides a method for providing access to an anatomical space outside of a vasculature space, including the following steps: inserting a distal end of an instrument through a tissue volume into the anatomical space outside of a vasculature space, the instrument comprising an anatomical space sensor; and generating a location indication of the anatomical space sensor. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249468 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAMENT DELIVERY - An apparatus includes a housing, a medicament container, an actuator, and a biasing member. The actuator is configured to move the medicament container within the housing when the actuator is moved from a first configuration to a second configuration. The actuator includes a gas container and a puncturer. When the actuator is in the first configuration, a portion of the puncturer is disposed apart from the gas container. When the actuator is in the second configuration, the portion of the puncturer is disposed within the gas container. The gas container has a longitudinal axis offset from a longitudinal axis of the medicament container. The biasing member is configured to bias the actuator toward the second configuration. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249469 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACTIVE CONTROL OF DRUG DELIVERY USING ELECTRO-OSMOTIC FLOW CONTROL - A substance delivery apparatus is disclosed. Embodiments of the substance delivery apparatus comprise a housing defining a reservoir containing the substance. At least one micro-needle is operably connected to the reservoir. A micro-pump is fluidically connected to the reservoir so that when the micro-pump is activated, the substance is directed from the reservoir, through the at least one micro-needle. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249470 | Communication Station and Software for Interfacing with an Infusion Pump, Analyte Monitor, Analyte Meter, or the Like - A communication station is for use with a medical device (such as an infusion pump) and a processing device (such as a computer). The communication station includes a housing, a medical device interface coupled to the housing, a processing device interface coupled to the housing and a processor coupled to the housing. The device interface interfaces with the medical device, and the processing device interface interfaces with the processing device. The processor provides a communication path between the medical device and the processing device such that programming and instructions may be communicated from the processing device to the medical device and data may be transferred from the medical device to the processing device. The communication station may be combined with a system that is capable of generating reports either locally or remotely. In addition, the medical device interface may be a cradle that is configurable to attach to different shaped medical devices. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249471 | CANNULA INSERTION DEVICE FOR USE WITH AN INSERTION SET - A cannula insertion device for use with an insertion set includes an insertion module and a cannula insertion needle. The insertion module has a housing (with a housing distal end, a housing proximal end, and a housing opening extending from the distal to the proximal end) and a plunger that is disposed within the housing opening. The plunger has a plunger distal and proximal ends. The cannula insertion needle is attached to the plunger distal end. In addition, the plunger distal end is configured to releasably retain a cannula cartridge of the infusion set in operative alignment with the cannula insertion needle and the housing distal end is configured to releasably retain an infuser base of the infusion set in operative alignment with the cannula cartridge. Moreover, the plunger is moveable from a retracted position, wherein the cannula cartridge is remote from the infuser base, to an advanced position wherein the cannula cartridge is engaged with the infuser base and a cannula of a cannula cartridge has been subcutaneously inserted into an infusion site by the cannula insertion needle. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249472 | INSERTION DEVICE FOR AN INSERTION HEAD, IN PARTICULAR FOR AN INFUSION SET - An insertion device for an infusion set, the insertion device including a two-part housing and a retainer or a retention means by which the infusion set can be temporarily held on the device, and a driver or a drive means including a pretensionable spring for providing the drive energy for an insertion movement of the infusion set, wherein one of the housing parts can be pivoted relative to the other to engage the infusion set and, after engagement of the infusion set, they can be pivoted again, as a result of which the spring is pretensioned and the insertion device is brought to a ready-to-use state. After the insertion movement has been triggered, the infusion set is separated from the device, such that it can execute the greatest part of the insertion movement free of the retainer. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249473 | INSERTION DEVICE FOR AN INSERTION HEAD, IN PARTICULAR FOR AN INFUSION SET - An insertion device for an infusion set, the device including a retention means by which the infusion set can be temporarily held on the device and drive means including a pretensionable spring for providing drive energy for an insertion movement of the infusion set, wherein the infusion set is secured by the retention means by clamping when the retention means is in an engage position and can then be moved, with simultaneous pretensioning of the spring, to an insertion movement starting position, wherein the infusion set is already separated from the retention means at the start of the insertion movement, and wherein the infusion set moves through at least part of the insertion movement free of the retention means. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249474 | INTRALUMINAL AND TRANSLUMINAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF VISUALIZATION AND THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION - A natural orifice luminal device and method of performing a natural orifice luminal procedure includes providing a generally closed body. The generally closed body has a size and shape to be retained by a portion of the lumen defining an aperture between the lumen and a space adjacent to the lumen. The generally closed body is adapted to substantially seal the aperture from passage of gas between the lumen and the space adjacent to the lumen. In this manner, the lumen and the space adjacent to the lumen can be at different gas pressures. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249475 | TROCAR SEAL - A trocar seal removably connected to a trocar cannula is provided that comprises an instrument seal and a zero seal with the zero seal connected to the instrument seal. A cover is connected to the instrument seal and a sleeve extends from the cover distally towards the end of the instrument seal. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249476 | Anchoring System For a Catheter - An anchoring system | 2008-10-09 |
20080249477 | PEN INJECTOR HAVING A NEEDLE SHIELD - A pen injector includes a vial cartridge and a generally tubular body that surrounds the vial cartridge. A needle shield assembly is removably mounted to a mounting end of the body and includes a hollow needle that has a tip for injecting into a patient. A needle hub at least partially surrounds the hollow needle and a slideable sleeve is slideably mounted on the needle hub. The needle hub has an outer surface which deflects the slideable sleeve as the slideable sleeve slides toward a receiving end of the needle hub and into a retracted position. The slideable sleeve bears resiliently on the outer surface of the needle hub during sliding movement of the slideable sleeve relative to the needle hub toward the retracted position such that a restoring force is generated for urging the slideable sleeve to move toward an injection end of the needle hub and into an extended position in which the tip of the needle is located completely inside of the slideable sleeve. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249478 | Indwelling needle assembly and protector - An indwelling needle assembly and protector. The indwelling needle assembly has an inner needle, an inner needle hub, an outer needle, an outer needle hub, and a protector for protecting the needle point of the inner needle arranged on the outer periphery of the inner needle so as to be slidable in the axial direction. The protector includes a protecting member in which the needle point of the inner needle is stored and a closing member arranged on the outer periphery of the protecting member so as to be capable of sliding, a displaceable side wall which is capable of being displaced inward so as to close a distal opening of the protecting member, the displaceable side wall being displaced inwardly by the closing member arranged on the outer periphery of the distal end portion of the protecting member. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249479 | Liquid Drug Delivery System - Liquid drug delivery system including an actuating connector with a two-part housing reciprocal between an expanded operative state and a compressed operative state. The actuating connector is coupled on an actuated connector with a Normally Closed (NC) valve having an exteriorly accessible end surface with a Normally Closed (NC) port which is opened on manipulation of the actuating connector from its initial expanded operative state to its compressed operative state to enable an initially occluded flow path. The NC valve's exteriorly accessible end surface is dry subsequent to reverse manipulation of the actuating connector and de-coupling the actuating connector from the actuated connector. A range of actuated connectors are available for handling hazardous liquid drugs supplied in pre-filled syringes or requiring reconstitution, and different modes of administration to a subject. Intended modes of administration include inter alia injection, drip feed, intravenous injection, and the like. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249480 | SPRING LAUNCHED NEEDLE SAFETY CLIP - A hypodermic needle assembly configured such that the movement of a needle shield into position to block the needle tip occurs as a direct consequence of a longitudinal force applied by insertion of a syringe plunger is provided. The hypodermic needle assembly according to the present invention includes a needle, a needle hub, and a safety spring clip assembly, the safety spring clip assembly being configured to automatically launch from the needle hub and slide along the needle to shield the needle tip, thus preventing accidental contact with the needle tip. Additional mechanisms for launching the safety spring clip are also provided, which include using a trigger ring for rotating and launching the safety spring clip. Methods for making and using the hypodermic needle assemblies are also disclosed. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249481 | Devices and Methods for Vertebrostenting - The invention relates to a method of creating a curvilinear cavity within a vertebral body or other body structure. The invention also relates to devices that may be used to perform the steps to create the curvilinear cavity. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249482 | Self catheterization kit - A kit for self-catheterization is disclosed. The kit includes a sealed enclosure including a fastener for fastening the enclosure to an individual and self-catheterization supplies located within the enclosure, wherein the supplies include a catheter, lubrication, gloves and an antimicrobial agent. The kit further includes a separate sealable compartment within the enclosure for receiving drained urine during self-catheterization. In one alternative, the fastener comprises a cord for placement around the individual's neck, wherein the enclosure is coupled to both ends of the cord. In another alternative, the fastener comprises a hook and loop element for attaching the enclosure to the individual's clothing. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249483 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR BIOFILM REMOVAL - Systems and methods for removal of bacterial biofilm from a target site of a human patient includes a surgical instrument having an introducer for bodily insertion and maintaining an irrigation duct and a nozzle. A distal portion of the introducer is transitionable between a plurality of bend angles relative to a proximal portion thereof. In particular, the instrument is adapted to independently maintain the distal portion at each of the plurality of bend angles relative to the proximal portion. The nozzle is maintained relative to the distal portion of the introducer and is adapted to dispense pressurized irrigant from the irrigation duct toward a layer of bacterial biofilm. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249484 | Auxiliary Probes - A first aspect of the invention relates to an auxiliary catheter comprising a main body comprising, in turn, a first duct defining a first lumen and a second duct defining a second lumen. Along the main body from the distal end in the proximal direction, the followings are found in the order:
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20080249485 | MEDICINAL COMPOSITION AND WOUND CONTACT LAYER WITH A COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a wound dressing, a wound contact layer and a medicinal composition comprising a hydrophilic base in which hydrocolloids are dispersed, wherein the hydrophilic base comprises at least one emulsifier and the use of said composition is for the treatment of wounds | 2008-10-09 |
20080249486 | Medicinal Composition with Active Ingredients and Wound Contact Layer with a Composition - The invention relates to a wound dressing, a wound contact layer and a medicinal composition comprising a hydrophilic base in which hydrocolloids are dispersed, wherein the hydrophilic base comprises at least one emulsifier and the use of said composition for treating wounds. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249487 | BLOOD LEAKAGE DETECTION DEVICE - A blood leakage detection device for attachment to the skin of a patient at a wound such as one caused by insertion a cannula into a vein or artery comprises a support of a flexible material having a top side and an opposite bottom side, a zone of adhesive for attachment to the skin on the bottom side of the support extending along its periphery except for a sector of from about 5° to about 150°, a blood absorbent patch disposed on the support and extending inwardly of the adhesive zone and, optionally, in the sector, and a blood detection probe comprising a probe head disposed at or near the centre of the support in the absorbent patch or abutting the bottom side thereof. A blood transport element can be disposed between the support and the absorbent patch. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249488 | Portable waste receptacle with disposable bag - A portable apparatus for receiving human waste products having a first portable cylindrical member with a removable conical portion having a bowl shape connected to the upper open end of said first cylindrical member. The portable cylindrical member includes a second cylindrical member of a smaller diameter inside having a water-proof disposable and removable bag for receiving the human waste providing sanitary way of managing the body fluids. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249490 | Absorbent articles including an odor control system - Absorbent articles provided with an odor control system. The odor control system includes at least two classes of odor control materials, wherein one class acts on malodors or a malodorous substance in the absorbent article and a second class acts on nose receptors. The classes of odor control materials may be selected to provide a synergistic effect in terms of malodor reduction. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249491 | Absorbent articles having cuffs with skin care composition disposed thereon - An absorbent article, such as a diaper, containing cuffs with a skin care composition disposed thereon. In one embodiment the cuff is a nonwoven leg cuff comprising spunbonded nonwoven material and characterized by the lack of a meltblown component, the nonwoven material having a basis weight of about 17 gsm and a hydrostatic head of at least about 95 mm. The spunbonded material comprises metallocene polypropylene fibers having a denier of less than about 1.3. In another embodiment, small amounts of meltblown fibers, for example, up to about 10% by weight, can be added to the metallocene polypropylene spunbonded material to increase production rates of the nonwoven material, without an unacceptable decrease in skin health benefits. The skin care composition disposed on the cuffs is transferable to the wearer's skin by normal contact and/or wearer motion and/or body heat. The skin care compositions disclosed in the present invention are selected to maintain and/or improve the skin health of the wearer upon transfer during use, for example, to provide a skin protective barrier or a therapeutic benefit; to minimize the abrasion between the cuffs and skin in the area where the cuffs contact the wearer's skin, resulting in less skin irritation; to improve BM clean up on the skin, or to improve the barrier properties of the cuffs. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249492 | Fiber material web - A fiber material web of pulp fibers is made by pulp fibers being calendered and spot-connected or linearly connected without a binder in pressurized areas by fusion of the fiber bodies with generation of an embossed patter. The pulp fibers are chemically treated pulp fibers. The fiber material web is suitable for use in sanitary articles and as a filter material. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249493 | Absorbent Article - An absorbent article | 2008-10-09 |
20080249494 | Absorbent article having nonwoven lateral zones - A disposable hygiene article for collecting bodily fluid having a body-facing surface, a garment facing-surface and an absorbent structure. The article may include a central fluid acquisition zone which may be substantially white, a first visually discernible lateral zone situated on one side of the central zone and a second visually discernible lateral zone situated on the opposite side of the central zone, wherein the first and second lateral zones are formed by a nonwoven material including a colored pigment. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249495 | Feminine hygiene article with wavy patterns - A feminine hygiene article for external use having on their body-facing surface at least one embossed wavy pattern and at least one non-embossed, preferably colored, wavy pattern. The embossed and non-embossed wavy patterns are chosen with specific geometric parameters so that a slight lateral or longitudinal shift does not affect the overall appearance of the body-facing surface. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249496 | Absorbent Article - The present invention relates to an improved absorbent article for positioning in an undergarment to absorb body exudates (e.g. a sanitary napkin). The article avoids damages to the undergarment upon repeated removal of such absorbent articles from the undergarment and during wearing of the undergarment. The absorbent article according to the invention comprises a main portion having a liquid-permeable body side sheet, a liquid-impermeable garment side sheet opposite to the body side sheet, and a liquid-absorbent core therebetween. The article has an outer edge defining the shape of the article and a center area. The liquid-impermeable garment side sheet comprises at least two regions of mechanical fastening elements with different engageability, wherein a first region with higher engageability is located at the center area of the article and at least one further region with lower engageability is located between the center area and the outer edge. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249497 | Osmotically-driven fluid dispenser - Improvements in a mini-osmotic pump and coating compositions are described. The dispensing pump includes an inner fluid-filled bag encased by an osmotic layer and outer, semi-permeable membrane. The inner bag is formed with an arcuate edge at the open end of the bag to inhibit formation of fissures in the outer membrane in this edge region. The coating compositions include cellulose acetate butyrate, cellulose acetate propionate, and polymethylmethacrylate polymers, optionally mixed with ethyl cellulose in acetone based solvent systems. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249498 | VIAL ADAPTORS AND VIALS FOR REGULATING PRESSURE - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial includes a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial includes a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249499 | MEDICANT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A medicant reconstitution system is provided which has a generally flexible fluid bag with associated administration and reconstitution ports. The reconstitution port is adapted for receiving a medicant container and the administration port is for administering a medical fluid to a patient. According to one aspect of the present invention, the administration and reconstitution ports are integrated in a relatively rigid port structure. According to another aspect of the present invention, the reconstitution port receives a piercing member which is rotatable to a selected position to establish fluid flow. According to yet another aspect of the present invention, one of the reconstitution port and the piercing member includes a cutting edge, while the other includes a frangible member. Contact between the cutting edge and the frangible member opens the frangible member to establish fluid flow. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249500 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF ETHMOIDS - A method of treating diseased ethmoid sinuses in a patient with a therapeutic agent includes providing an injection device comprising an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal tip or end, and a lumen extending between the distal tip and the proximal end, the proximal end being operatively coupled to a source of the therapeutic agent. The distal tip of the injection device is inserted at least partially within an interior portion of an ethmoid air cell. The therapeutic agent is then injected into the interior portion of the ethmoid air cell using the injection device, the therapeutic agent being delivered via the lumen in the elongate member. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249501 | Methods for Simultaneous Injection and Aspiration of Fluids During a Medical Procedure - Methods for simultaneous injection and aspiration of fluids during a medical procedure are disclosed. Embodiments include methods for operating medical devices within the subarachnoid space of the spinal column to gain access to the ventricles of the brain, as well as the surrounding cranial subarachnoid space. A dual lumen constant volume aspiration catheter is disclosed that injects a volume of injectable fluid to break up an obstruction within the brain or cranial subarachnoid space while simultaneously aspirating a same volume of aspirated fluid from the treatment site. Methods hereof include constant volume re-circulation of cerebral spinal fluid to and from a treatment area within one of the brain and the surrounding cranial subarachnoid space, which may be desirable during a ventriculostomy. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249502 | Apparatus and method of safe placement of bulking materials for gastroscopic vagus nerve bulking to reduce appetite and to effect weight loss - An apparatus for grasping the fundal mucosa and method for delivery of and safe placement of a tissue bulking agent adjacent to the right and left vagus nerve trunk in the lesser curvature of the of the stomach or at the gastroesophageal junction to compress the vagus nerve trunks that control both electrical stimulation of the gastric ghrelin cells, and the parastolic muscular tone of the smooth muscles of the stomach to effect appetite and effect weight loss. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249503 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR LUNG TREATMENT - A method of treating a lung comprises deploying a delivery catheter through a bronchial tree into a targeted lung region and delivering a fibrinogen suspension through the delivery catheter so that the fibrinogen suspension exits the distal end of the delivery catheter into the targeted lung region. Thrombin is also delivered through the delivery catheter so that the thrombin exits the distal end of the delivery catheter into the targeted lung region. The lung is promoted to collapse. | 2008-10-09 |
20080249504 | Instrument port - Instrument port for allowing access to the interior of the heart or other organ while minimizing blood loss. | 2008-10-09 |