44th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 59 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130289296 | NOVEL PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BAZEDOXIFENE ACETATE AND INTERMEDIATES THEREOF - A novel process is described for the preparation of pharmaceutically useful compounds such as 1-{4-[2-(azepan-1-yl)ethoxy]benzyl}-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-methyl-1H-indol-5-ol acetic acid commonly known as bazedoxifene acetate of the formula-1 using 2-(4-{[5-(benzyloxy)-2-[4-(benzyloxy)phenyl]-3-methyl-1H-indol-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)ethyl-4-methylbenzenzene-1-sulfonate (formula 2a) | 2013-10-31 |
20130289297 | "Precise Control of Molecular Weight and Chain Shape Control in Carbon Dioxide/Epoxide Alternating Copolymerization and Preparation of Low Molecular Weight Poly(alkylene Carbonate) Thereby" - This invention relates to a method of preparing poly(alkylene carbonate) that has a molecular weight and polymer chain structure precisely controlled by adding a chain transfer agent composed of a compound having an alcohol or carboxylic acid functional group upon alternating copolymerization of an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide using a catalyst composed of a trivalent metal complex compound synthesized from a quaternary ammonium salt-containing Salen type ligand, and to a polymer compound prepared thereby. According to this invention, the polymer compound having a star-shaped chain as well as the polymer having a linear chain can be prepared. The low-molecular-weight poly(alkylene carbonate) has an —OH terminal group and can be used alone as a coating agent, etc., and also in mixtures with an isocyanate compound and thus can be easily utilized to prepare polyurethane. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289298 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING UNSATURATED NITRILE - A method for producing an unsaturated nitrile by a propane ammoxidation reaction, the method including:
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20130289299 | Process for Isomerization of CIS-2-Pentenenitrile to 3-Pentenenitriles - The present invention relates to an improved process for batchwise or continuous isomerization of cis-2-pentenenitrile to 3-pentenenitriles in the presence of 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane as catalyst. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289300 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SEPARATING LINALYL ACETATE FROM LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL AND PREPARING ITS DERIVATIVES - The present invention provides a method and system for separating linalyl acetate from Lavender essential oil and preparing its derivatives, whereby the supercritical fluid technology is used to feed Lavender essential oil and supercritical solvent into the first separating tank, where linalyl acetate and linalool are separated from Lavender essential oil; then linalyl acetate is conveyed to the second separating tank, where linalyl acetate is separated with wax-containing oily substance to obtain high-concentration linalyl acetate; next linalool and vitamin C solution are conveyed to a reaction tank for esterification synthesis, and the reaction tank is filled with acid resin catalyst to obtain linalool-vitamin C derivative; with this design, it is possible to reduce the nervous tension, and adjust high-concentration linalyl acetate affecting physiological and psychological stress, as well as vitamin C derivative with anti-oxidizing oily fragrance. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289301 | COMPLEX OLIGOMERIC STRUCTURES - Mixture of triglycerides obtained from vegetable oils comprising one or more of the following oligomeric structures: R4—[O—C(O)—R1—C(O)—O—CH2—CH(OR2)—CH2]n—O—R3 wherein R1 is selected from C2-C22 alkylenes, R2 is selected from one or more of the following groups consisting of C6-C24 dicarboxylic acid residues and C6-C24 monocarboxylic acid residues, R3 is selected from one or more of the following groups consisting of H, C6-C24 dicarboxylic acid residues and C6-C24 monocarboxylic acid residues, R4 is an alkyl group, n is an integer greater than or equal to 2, said C6-C24 dicarboxylic acid residues of R2 and R3 being esterified with monoalcohols and said mixture of triglycerides having a Numerical Average Molecular Weight (Mn) of between 800 and 10.000 Da. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289302 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING POLYOLS - Disclosed are methods for generating propylene glycol, ethylene glycol and other polyols, diols, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and alcohols from biomass using hydrogen produced from the biomass. The methods involve reacting a portion of an aqueous stream of a biomass feedstock solution over a catalyst under aqueous phase reforming conditions to produce hydrogen, and then reacting the hydrogen and the aqueous feedstock solution over a catalyst to produce propylene glycol, ethylene glycol and the other polyols, diols, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and alcohols. The disclosed methods can be run at lower temperatures and pressures, and allows for the production of oxygenated hydrocarbons without the need for hydrogen from an external source. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289303 | CROSSFLOW TYPE FILTERING OPERATION METHOD USING CERAMIC FILTER - Provided is a simple filtering operation method capable of conducting a filtering operation without clogging in a ceramic filter for a long period of time, in the operation of filtering fine crystals of an aromatic carboxylic acid in an oxidation reaction mother liquor obtained in a process of an aromatic carboxylic acid production by a cross-flow filtration using the ceramic filter. The present invention can be accomplished by conducting an operation for filtering the fine crystals and a back washing operation with a filtrate while maintaining a flowing circulation operation of the oxidation reaction mother liquor under predetermined conditions. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289304 | PROCESS TO PREPARE TREPROSTINIL, THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN REMODULIN.RTM. - This present invention relates to an improved process to prepare prostacyclin derivatives. One embodiment provides for an improved process to convert benzindene triol to treprostinil via salts of treprostinil and to purify treprostinil. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289305 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING ACRYLIC ACID FROM ETHANOL AND FORMALDEHYDE - A process for preparing acrylic acid from ethanol and formaldehyde, in which, in a reaction zone A, the ethanol is partially oxidized to acetic acid in a heterogeneously catalyzed gas phase reaction, the product gas mixture A obtained and a formaldehyde source are used to obtain a reaction gas input mixture B which comprises acetic acid and formaldehyde and has the acetic acid in excess over the formaldehyde, and the formaldehyde present in reaction gas input mixture B is aldol-condensed with acetic acid present in reaction gas input mixture B to acrylic acid under heterogeneous catalysis in a reaction zone B, and unconverted acetic acid still present along-side the acrylic acid target product in the product gas mixture B obtained is removed therefrom, and the acetic acid removed is recycled into the production of reaction gas input mixture B. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289306 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FORMIC ACID BY CO2 HYDROGENATION - The invention relates to a continuous method for producing formic acid from CO | 2013-10-31 |
20130289307 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF AGOMELATINE - Process for the industrial synthesis of the compound of formula (I) | 2013-10-31 |
20130289308 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF AGOMELATINE - Process for the industrial synthesis of the compound of formula (I) | 2013-10-31 |
20130289309 | TERTIARY AMINE PREPARATION PROCESS - The present invention relates to a process for producing a tertiary amine, including the following steps (1) and (2): | 2013-10-31 |
20130289310 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING TERTIARY AMINE - The present invention discloses the method for producing a tertiary amine, using the column reactor packed with catalyst layers, containing supplying a liquid and a gaseous raw materials from the bottom of the column, reacting these raw materials in the column, and discharging the product from the top of the column, wherein the column reactor includes two or more honeycomb catalyst layers as the catalyst layers, one or more spaces between each honeycomb catalyst layer, and one or more rectifying sections that prevents a partial or whole back flow of the raw materials, arranged in each space without contacting with the honeycomb catalyst layer. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289311 | PRODUCTION OF ALPHA, OMEGA-DIOLS - Disclosed herein are processes for preparing an α,ω-C | 2013-10-31 |
20130289312 | PRODUCTION OF ALPHA, OMEGA-DIOLS - Disclosed herein are processes for preparing an α,ω-C | 2013-10-31 |
20130289313 | USE OF SUPPORTED IONIC LIQUID PHASE (SILP) CATALYST SYSTEMS IN THE HYDROFORMYLATION OF OLEFIN-CONTAINING MIXTURES TO ALDEHYDE MIXTURES WITH A HIGH CONTENT OF ALDEHYDES UNBRANCHED IN THE 2 POSITION - The present invention provides a composition comprising: a) an inert porous support material, b) an ionic liquid, c) a metal selected from group 9 of the Periodic Table of the Elements, d) a phosphorus-containing organic ligand, e) at least one organic amine. The present invention further provides a process for hydroformylating olefin-containing hydrocarbon mixtures to aldehydes with addition of the inventive composition as a catalytically active composition, wherein: a) the water content of the olefin-containing hydrocarbon mixture is adjusted to not more than 20 ppm, b) the content of polyunsaturated compounds in the olefin-containing hydrocarbon mixture is adjusted to not more than 3000 ppm, c) a molar ratio of organic amines according to claims | 2013-10-31 |
20130289314 | METHODS FOR MAKING POLYGLYCEROL - Methods are provided for making polyglycerol. The methods include heating glycerol at reduced pressure in the absence of a glyceride and in the presence of a catalytic amount of an acid selected from the group consisting of sulfuric acid, triflic acid, hydrochloric acid, hexafluorophosphoric acid, tetrafluoroboric acid and mixtures thereof. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289315 | Process and Apparatus for Continuous High Temperature Short-Time Alkoxylation (Ethoxylation, Propoxylation) of Chemical Substances with Active Hydrogen Atoms - Disclosed is a process for continuously reacting liquid alkylene oxide with a liquid substance including an organic compound with active hydrogen atoms and a catalyst in a reactor. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289316 | OPTICALLY ISOTROPIC LIQUID CRYSTAL MEDIUM AND OPTICAL DEVICE - A liquid crystal medium, which has a liquid crystal phase over a wide temperature range, a large refractive index anisotropy, and a large dielectric anisotropy, and exhibits an optically isotropic liquid crystal phase, is provided. The liquid crystal medium is characterized by containing a liquid crystal compound having four benzene rings and a difluoromethyleneoxy group, and a chiral reagent, and exhibiting an optically isotropic liquid crystal phase. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289317 | Method for Converting Farnesol to Nerolidol in the Presence of Alpha-Bisabolol - A method for converting farnesol to nerolidol in the presence of alpha-bisabolol including providing or preparing a mixture of alpha-bisabolol, farnesol, and one or more catalysts for selective isomerization of farnesol to nerolidol in the presence of alpha-bisabolol, and converting at least a portion of the farnesol to nerolidol. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289318 | PRODUCTION OF ALPHA, OMEGA-DIOLS - Disclosed herein are processes for preparing an α,ω-C | 2013-10-31 |
20130289319 | PRODUCTION OF ALPHA, OMEGA-DIOLS - Disclosed herein are processes for preparing an α,ω-C | 2013-10-31 |
20130289320 | Methods for Evaluating Corrosivity of Crude Oil Feedstocks - A method for determining corrosiveness of naphthenic acid in a crude oil feedstock is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a crude oil feedstock containing naphthenic acid; contacting the crude oil feedstock with iron for a period of time at a sufficient temperature for the iron to react with the naphthenic acid, forming iron salts. Under sufficiently high temperatures, at least a portion of the iron salts decompose to form ketone, which can be quantified. Measurements of the ketone can be used to correlate with the amount of iron lost from corrosion given a certain level of naphthenic acid present, giving a measure of the corrosivity of crude oil feedstock. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289321 | METHOD OF CARRYING OUT CC-COUPLING REACTIONS - The present invention is directed to a method of carrying out Suzuki-Miyaura CC-coupling reactions, including reacting an aryl halide with an aryl boronic acid in an organic solvent in the presence of a carbon supported palladium catalyst and a base, wherein the reactions are carried out at constant pH. The invention is also directed to a palladium on carbon catalyst suitable for catalyzing Suzuki-Miyaura CC-coupling reactions. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289322 | Reactor and Process For At Least Partially Decomposing and/or Cleaning Plastic Material - A reactor for gasifying and/or cleaning, in particular for depolymerizing, plastic material ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130289323 | Activation and Use of Hydroalkylation Catalysts - A hydroalkylation catalyst comprising a molecular sieve and a compound of a hydrogenation metal is activated by treating the catalyst at a temperature of less than about 250° C. in the presence of hydrogen. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289324 | PRODUCTION OF AROMATICS FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES - Renewable oils are converted to aromatics, by contact with a catalytically-active form of gallium, for use in the petrochemical industry and/or for fuel blending components or additives. The renewable oil(s) feature high oxygen content, high H/C mole ratios, and high fatty acid or fatty acid ester content prior to heating and contact with the catalyst. The catalyst may be, for example, a gallium-doped version of one or more zeolite-alumina matrix catalysts with pore sizes having 10 oxygen atoms in the pore mouth, such as ZSM-5, ZSM-11, ZSM-23, MCM-70, SSZ-44, SSZ-58, SSZ-35, and ZSM-22. Aromatics-production from the renewable oils is enhanced at higher gallium-cation levels, with the preferred level being about 1.0 Ga/framework-Al. While various renewable oils, or “bio-oils,” may be used, algae oil has exhibited very high BTEX yields over the gallium cation catalyst, under conditions at or near 1 atm and approximately 400 degrees C. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289325 | CATALYST FOR PRODUCING MONOCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBON AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF MONOCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBON - The catalyst for producing aromatic hydrocarbon is for producing monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon having 6 to 8 carbon number from oil feedstock having a 10 volume % distillation temperature of 140° C. or higher and a 90 volume % distillation temperature of 380° C. or lower and contains crystalline aluminosilicate and phosphorus. A molar ratio (P/Al ratio) between phosphorus contained in the crystalline aluminosilicate and aluminum of the crystalline aluminosilicate is from 0.1 to 1.0. The production method of monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon is a method of bringing oil feedstock having a 10 volume % distillation temperature of 140° C. or higher and a 90 volume % distillation temperature of 380° C. or lower into contact with the catalyst for producing monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289326 | NCN TRIANIONIC PINCER COMPLEXES AS CATALYSTS FOR OLEFIN POLYMERIZATION AND ISOMERIZATION - A catalyst comprising a NCN pincer ligand group VI complex is capable of being used as an olefin polymerization or isomerization catalyst that does not require an expensive cocatalyst. The complex has the NCN pincer ligand in a trianionic form with the group VI in the +3 oxidation state or the +4 oxidation state and complexed to an anionic hydrocarbon group, or the complex has the NCN pincer ligand in a dianionic form with the group VI in the +2 oxidation state. The complex is capable of initiating the polymerization of alkenes without an added activator. The presence of a water scavenger and activator or cocatalyst, such as triisobutylaluminum, increases the catalytic activity. The complex is capable of selectively isomerizing 1-alkenes to cis/trans 2-alkenes. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289327 | SYNTHESIS OF TERMINAL ALKENES FROM INTERNAL ALKENES AND ETHYLENE VIA OLEFIN METATHESIS - This invention relates generally to olefin metathesis, and more particularly relates to the synthesis of terminal alkenes from internal alkenes using a cross-metathesis reaction catalyzed by a selected olefin metathesis catalyst. In one embodiment of the invention, for example, a method is provided for synthesizing a terminal olefin, the method comprising contacting an olefinic substrate comprised of at least one internal olefin with ethylene, in the presence of a metathesis catalyst, wherein the catalyst is present in an amount that is less than about 1000 ppm relative to the olefinic substrate, and wherein the metathesis catalyst has the structure of formula (II) | 2013-10-31 |
20130289328 | Method for Reducing the Amount of Organic Acids in a Hydrocarbon Oil Fraction - Provided is a method for reducing the amount of organic acids in a hydrocarbon oil fraction by hydrogenating the organic acids in the hydrocarbon oil fraction under mild conditions. Provided is a new method able to overcome the problem of organic-acid-induced corrosion during the process of distillation, by using hydrogen or a hydrogen-containing mixed gas and a hydrogenation catalyst to subject the organic acids in the hydrocarbon oil fraction to hydrogenation at an appropriate temperature and pressure, thereby converting the same to hydrocarbons and so reducing the amount of organic acids in the hydrocarbon oil fraction. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289329 | DECONTAMINATION METHOD OF CLADDING HULL WASTES GENERATED FROM SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL AND APPARATUS THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a decontamination method and apparatus for cladding hull wastes of spent nuclear fuels, capable of decontaminating a small quantity of spent nuclear fuels remaining on surfaces of the cladding hull wastes and radioactive fission products penetrated into the cladding hulls through an electrochemical dissolution. The method includes inserting the cladding hull waste into an anodic basket, immersing a reference electrode and a cathodic electrode as well as the anodic basket in a molten salt, dissolving a surface of the cladding hull waste by applying a voltage or current to the anodic basket with respect to the cathodic electrode or the reference electrode, removing the anodic basket, and removing a salt remaining on the surface of the cladding hull waste. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289330 | PARTICLE BEAM ROTATIONAL IRRADIATION APPARATUS - The particle beam rotational irradiation apparatus is provided with an irradiation nozzle that irradiates a charged particle beam, a beam transport unit that transports the charged particle beam to the irradiation nozzle, and a rotating unit that can rotate around the isocenter; the particle beam rotational irradiation apparatus is characterized in that the beam transport unit has three or more bending electromagnets and in that the bending electromagnets are arranged in such a way that in the case where as a pair of bending planes, any two of the bending planes of the bending electromagnets are selected, the two bending planes of at least one pair of bending planes are not on the same plane, not parallel with each other, and not perpendicular to each other. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289331 | TARGETS FOR GENERATING IONS AND TREATMENT APPARATUSES INCLUDING THE TARGETS - Provided are an ion generation target and a treatment apparatus including the target. The treatment apparatus includes a grid having a net shape of nano wires, an ion generation thin film attached to a side of the grid and generating ions by means of an incident laser beam, and a laser for emitting a laser beam into the nano wire of the grid to generate ions from the ion generation thin film and project the ions onto a tumor portion of a patient. The laser beam emitted into the nano wire forms a near field, the intensity of which is higher than that of the laser beam through a nanoplasmonics phenomenon, and the near field emits the ions from the ion generation thin film. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289332 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATED PLANNING OF RADIATION THERAPY - Methods and systems for automated treatment planning for radiation therapy are disclosed. Such methods and systems may be useful for treatment planning for intensity-modulate radiotherapy (IMRT). Also provided are user interfaces for automated radiation therapy treatment planning. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289333 | PARTICLE BEAM THERAPY SYSTEM - The present invention is intended to enable proper elimination of the remanent magnetization of the scanning magnet, which is used in a particle beam therapy system, in a short time. In the particle beam therapy system that irradiates an irradiation target with a particle beam | 2013-10-31 |
20130289334 | TRANSCUTANEOUS POWER TRANSMISSION AND COMMUNICATION FOR IMPLANTED HEART ASSIST AND OTHER DEVICES - A system includes an implantable pump system for assisting blood flow in a patient including at least one movable valve. The movable valve is in a normally open state when the moveable valve is not being powered and a drive system in operative connection with the moveable valve to move the moveable valve under power. The system further includes an energy transfer system to provide energy to the drive system. The energy transfer system includes an external system including a power source and an external coil and an internal system including an internal coil adapted to receive transcutaneous energy transmitted from the external coil. The internal system has at least a first state wherein energy transmission from the external coil is required to provide operational power to the drive system. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289335 | HEART ASSIST DEVICE - A ventricular assist device comprising a housing defining an interior space, at least two ports opening into said interior space, and at least one pump for pumping blood between the ports through said interior space, the ports and interior space providing a continuous blood flow path that is not interrupted by valves. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289336 | GENERATING ARTIFICIAL PULSE - In order to produce a pulsatile blood flow pattern that includes time periods of relatively high blood flow rates and time periods of relatively low blood flow rates, the operating speed of a blood pump can be selectively controlled to produce an operating speed pattern that includes time periods of relatively high rotation speeds and periods of relatively low rotation speeds. For example, the blood pump is rotated at a first speed for a first period of time. The speed of the blood pump is then decreased from the first speed to a second speed and is operated at the second speed for a second amount of time. The speed of the blood pump is then decreased to a third speed for a third amount of time. If desired, the operating speed pattern can be repeated to continue the pulsatile blood flow pattern. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289337 | NON-INVASIVE DIAGNOSTICS FOR VENTRICLE ASSIST DEVICE - A circulatory assist system has a pump with a motor coupled to rotate the pump at a selectable speed. A controller drives the motor at a target speed and collects blood flow measurements during operation of the pump. An impaired flow condition is identified when a plurality of successive blood flow measurements are between an expected minimum flow and a low flow threshold, such that the low flow would necessitate issuing an alert. During the impaired flow condition, it is detected whether an inflow obstruction exists by determining whether a reduction in speed of the pump is correlated with a predetermined increase in the blood flow measurements. If the inflow obstruction is detected, then the speed of the pump is further reduced to further increase the blood flow measurements. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289338 | VEHICLE TRAY - An access port comprising a port body and a catheter, the port body defining a cavity into which a fluid can be delivered or extracted through one side of the port body, the catheter being in communication with the cavity and being disposed on an opposed side of the port body, thus protecting the catheter from needle stick damage. An access port comprising a port body and a catheter, the port body defining a cavity into which a fluid can be delivered or extracted from through one side of the port body, the port body being configured to extend partly through a hole in the body of a patient in which the access port is implanted and thus plug the said hole. The port body comprising integral means for anchoring the port body to the body of the patient. Also is provided a method for anchoring the access port to the hole and extracting the access port from the hole as well as the applicator, extractor and delivery sheath for anchoring and extracting the access port. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289339 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND MEDICAL DEVICE ASSEMBLY - A medical device includes a cover member and a holding member. The cover member includes: an accommodating section so provided as to be able to accommodate either one of a right lung and a left lung of a living body and freely deformable according to inflation and deflation of a lung which is accommodated in the state of accommodating the lung therein; and an opening through which the lung is introduced into the accommodating section. The holding member is provided at the opening of the cover member, deforms the aperture shape of the opening by having its oppositely located arbitrary portions brought closer to or away from each other, and so functions that the aperture area of the opening is thereby held constant before and after the deformation. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289340 | LOW MASS DENSITY SURGICAL IMPLANT HAVING STRANDS AND METHODS OF USE - A non-absorbable surgical implant for use in the treatment of a vaginal prolapse is provided. The implant includes a knitted mesh having a mass density of less than 25 g/m | 2013-10-31 |
20130289341 | LOW MASS DENSITY SURGICAL IMPLANT AND METHODS OF USE - A surgical implant adapted to treat a prolapse in a patient is provided. The implant comprises a knitted mesh having a mass density of less than 25 g/m | 2013-10-31 |
20130289342 | MEDIAN LOBE RETRACTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for comprising, distracting and/or retracting the lobes of a prostate. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289347 | ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM - An endoscopic system is a system which an insertion portion of an endoscope is inserted from an insertion opening of an object to observe an inner surface of the object. The endoscopic system includes an electromagnetic radiation unit configured to radiate electromagnetic waves, a detection section configured to detect the electromagnetic waves, and a determination section configured to determine whether the insertion portion is present in the object based on a detection result of the detection section. One of the electromagnetic radiation unit and the detection section is arranged outside the object, and the other is arranged at the insertion portion. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289348 | INTELLIGENT ENDOSCOPE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Endoscope sheaths and associated endoscopy data collection and analysis systems and methods are described. In one implementation an endoscope sheath include a body and one or more sensors disposed in the body. The sheath may further include a leak detection apparatus configured to detect leaks in the sheath body. In addition, the sheath may include actuator apparatus, such as a balloon catheter or other surgical instrument. Data from the endoscope and endoscope sheath may be collected, fused and displayed for use in medical procedures and/or analysis. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289349 | Small Diameter Endoscope for Pain Management - A small diameter, multi-channel endoscope for pain management in a subject includes a control handle and a flexible, elongated body functionally connected to the control handle. The body includes a distal end for positioning in or about a target structure. The body also includes a working channel that extends longitudinally through the body. The working channel includes a controllable deployment mechanism configured for selective application of at least one target substance to the target structure. Additionally, the body includes an image channel extending longitudinally through the body. The image channel includes a visualization system for conveying an image from the distal end of the body to a user. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289350 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTENDING A TUBE - Apparatus and methods for extending a tube, the apparatus including a foldable tube having a folded portion inside an unfolded portion of the tube, and a source of fluid coupled to the unfolded portion for providing fluid into the unfolded portion to unfold and extend the folded portion out of the unfolded portion to become an extension of the unfolded portion. The apparatus and methods are useful, inter alia, for cleansing the colon in the normal direction, that is, from the cecum to the anus, using an apparatus that is introduced via the anus. A washing liquid is supplied deep into the colon via the soft feed tube that is inserted via the anus and is extended into the colon by inflation. The washing liquid is then drained out via the anus through a drainage channel. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289351 | Combination Endoscopic Operative Delivery System - An endoscope for performing minimally invasive surgery includes along a portion of its length a means such as a groove for slidingly engaging with a corresponding means such as a tongue in a second endoscope and guiding the second endoscope into the patient. Multiple endoscope may be connected together and guide one another into or out of a patient. The tongue structure may include incongruous portions to permit two endoscopes to be partially connected and guided by one another. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289352 | ARTICULATION JOINT FOR VIDEO ENDOSCOPE - A video endoscope system includes a reusable control cabinet and an endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope may be used with a single patient and then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor, and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. An articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the actuators in the control cabinet or actuators in a control handle of the endoscope. Fluidics, electrical, navigation, image, display and data entry controls are integrated into the system along with other accessories. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289353 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF MIDDLE EAR FLUID - A device for determining the presence of abnormal fluid in a middle ear of a subject includes an elongated probe, a first light source housed within the elongated probe, and a second light source housed within the elongated probe. The elongated probe includes a distal end for inspection of an ear. The First light source is configured to convey an optical beam through a tympanic membrane associated with the middle ear of the subject, without puncturing the tympanic membrane. The second light source is configured to convey light through the distal end of the elongated probe and illuminate the tympanic membrane. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289354 | Spinal Therapy Lateral Approach Access Instruments and Implants - Minimally invasive surgical techniques including techniques and implants for provision of therapy to a spine from a lateral approach. Implants that may be used with other approaches to the spine are disclosed. Minimally invasive surgical techniques using one or more extended retractors to create an extended access route such as the non-limiting example of lateral access to the spine. Minimally invasive surgical techniques using internal retractors that may be reversibly expanded with a removable retractor inserter to create an extended access route. A linkage jack to expand a set of two or more extended retractors to create an extended access route. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289355 | Stand-Alone Access System for Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery - A retractor assembly for defining a working channel to a surgical site for conducting minimally invasive spinal surgery includes a plurality of relatively articulable components. Temporary interconnections are formed between adjacent sidewalls of the components to hold the components in a desired configuration, such as in a closed triangular form. The components are articulable relative to each other for adjusting the working channel or for performing surgical functions. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289356 | Neural Tissue Retraction and Preservation Device - A self-retaining neural retraction clip, preferably having controlled retraction level and an off-set retraction means. This device can reduce operative site clutter to enhance disc access while providing consistent and stable dural retraction. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289357 | RETRACTION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a retraction system for exposing accesses in human medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine, wherein said retraction system is arranged on the respective body region and has at least one hook-shaped retractor element | 2013-10-31 |
20130289358 | CARDIAC ABLATION SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT-OFF FEATURE - A cardiac tissue ablation system according to one embodiment includes an elongate catheter configured to deliver a distal end thereof to a patient's heart and an expandable member formed at the distal portion of the catheter. The expandable member has an elastic portion configured to conform to the shape of a target tissue region upon expansion. The system further includes an energy emitter movably disposed within a lumen of the catheter. The energy emitter is configured to deliver radiant ablative energy to the target tissue region. The system further includes a controller that includes a safety shut-off feature for automatically shutting off power to the energy emitter when a prescribed event occurs resulting in power to the energy emitter being stopped. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289359 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING MARKER WIRE - Arrangements are disclosed in which proximal portions of a marker wire are effectively secured. In one embodiment, a proximal portion of the marker wire is positioned inside a tubular member that allows for slidable movement of the marker wire within the tubular member. In some embodiments, a proximal portion of the marker wire is coupled to a spring member. Some embodiments also disclose a movement-resisting member having flaps that contact the surface of the marker wire and resist movement of the marker wire in one or more directions. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289360 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MODIFYING BIOACTIVE AGENT USE - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include measuring at least one effect of a combined bioactive agent and artificial sensory experience on an individual and/or modifying at least one of the bioactive agent or the artificial sensory experience at least partially based on the at least one effect. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289361 | FETAL MONITORING TATTOO - Systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed for fetal monitoring. An example fetal monitoring device includes a removably adherent connector to connect the device to a wearer and conform the device to a contour of the wearer. The example device includes a sensor including epidermal electronics to detect physical signal(s) from the wearer and/or the wearer's fetus and collect data related to the signal(s). The example device includes a communication interface to wirelessly transmit the collected data to an external processing device. The external processing device is to process the collected data to generate an output indicative of a processing of the collected data according to a guideline or standard. The fetal monitoring device is to adhere to the contour of the wearer so as to not interfere with clothing or movement of the wearer and to form a close bond to receive signals from the wearer and her fetus. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289362 | INFRARED GUIDE STARS FOR ENDOSCOPIC ORIENTEERING - Briefly stated, technologies are generally described for tracking a location and an orientation of a medical tool inside a body. The method may include positioning multiple light emitting diodes (LEDs) in infrared (IR) wavelength range near a tip of the medical tool. Upon insertion of the medical tool inside the body, the LEDs may emit IR light in unique patterns, which may be detectable through bodily tissue. The emitted light patterns may be detected through an IR detector device external to the body. One or more IR markers may be placed near the body to serve as reference points and the IR detector may determine the location and the orientation of the medical tool inside the body based on the detected light patterns. The location and the orientation of the medical tool inside the body may be displayed on a monitor. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289363 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING THE FUNCTIONOF INTRINSIC SPHINCTERS - A method for treating at least one of the urethral and anal sphincters in a patient includes inducing an involuntary reflex cough event within the patient to determine whether a dysfunction exists in at least one of the urethral and anal sphincters. If a dysfunction is determined to exist, then contracting a muscle located at one of at least the urethral and anal sphincters during an inspiratory phase of respiration. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289364 | MEDICAL SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD - There is provided a method of generating a pulmonary index value of a patient, which includes receiving two or more measured patient parameters, wherein at least one of the measured parameters originates from a pulmonary sensor; and computing the pulmonary index value based on the two or more measured patient parameters. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289365 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME MEASUREMENT OF PARAMETERS OF MECHANICAL STRESS STATE AND BIOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF SOFT BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - A device and a method for simultaneous recording, in real time, parameters characterising the mechanical tension, elasticity, dynamical stiffness, creepability and mechanical stress of soft biological tissue are provided. By means of the myometer, a constant external pre-pressure is created, independently of the device's position, between the tissue and the testing end of the device. Next, the tissue is subjected to a short-term external dynamic influence. A mechanical change in the shape of the tissue and its mechanical response are registered as a graph of the tissue's oscillations. For calculating the parameters, a time span on the graph is used which involves an oscillation period from the beginning to the end of the effect on the tissue plus its subsequent first 1.5 self-oscillation period. This enables recording and data-processing to be carried out simultaneously as well as statistically significant estimates to be made in real time. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289366 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DERIVING A HEALTH INDEX FOR DETERMINING CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH | 2013-10-31 |
20130289367 | SENSING OF GASEOUS LEAKAGE INTO BODY FOR EARLY DETECTION OF COLORECTAL ANASTOMOTIC LEAKAGE - Technologies are generally described for a system for detecting the presence of gas in the intraperitoneal space of the abdominal cavity and indicating anastomotic leakage. A sensing device may be implanted inside the abdominal cavity of a body near the location of an anastomosis. The sensing device may utilize a sensor configured to detect gas presence and measure the concentrations of gases, including hydrogen sulfide and/or methane, within the intraperitoneal space. The sensing device may be configured to transmit gas detection information to an external wireless communication device, and the wireless communication device may be configured to generate an alert if a gas concentration level rises above a predetermined acceptable level. The wireless communication device may also be configured to transmit gas detection information to an external monitoring system for performing statistical analysis on the gas detection information for generating more accurate data and more accurately indicating potential anastomotic leakage. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289368 | DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - The invention relates to diagnostic devices, which are capable of characterising gases and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present in the gastrointestinal tract, for diagnosing diseases. The invention extends to apparatuses for use in the in vivo detection and characterisation of gases and VOCs, and to methods for diagnosing diseases. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289369 | Methods and Apparatus for Renal Neuromodulation - A thermal neuromodulation apparatus, system, and methods for the ablative and non-ablative application of thermal energy to the renal nerves of a patient are disclosed. The thermal neuromodulation apparatus includes an elongated, hollow body configured to traverse the tortuous intravascular pathways of the renal vasculature and includes an expandable structure bearing electrodes and configured to selectively apply thermal energy via electric fields to the renal nerves through a vessel wall. The thermal neuromodulation apparatus may also include sensors and an imaging apparatus to obtain data from the treatment area before, during, and after neuromodulation to monitor and/or control the neuromodulation process. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289370 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING A BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL USING A ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE - The present invention provides a method for detecting a blood glucose level of a subject using an electromagnetic wave. Because a different blood glucose level is accompanied by a different electromagnetic absorption constant, the present invention compares a detected blood glucose electromagnetic absorption constant of the subject with data in a blood glucose electromagnetic absorption constant database so as to obtain a blood glucose concentration of the subject. The present invention also provides a device for detecting a blood glucose level of the subject using the electromagnetic wave. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289371 | PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHY WITH CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF SENSOR PRESSURE - Systems, methods, and devices for obtaining consistently reproducible diagnostic measurements with a photoplethysmographic sensor are provided. In one embodiment, a method for obtaining such a diagnostic measurement includes applying a pressure between a photoplethysmographic sensor and a patient, increasing the pressure until the photoplethysmographic sensor outputs a plethysmographic waveform of minimal amplitude, decreasing the pressure by a predetermined fraction, and obtaining a diagnostic measurement using the photoplethysmographic sensor. The pressure may be applied using a pressure device that includes, for example, a clip, a wrap, an inflatable balloon or bladder, or an inflatable cuff, or any combination thereof. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289372 | IMPLANTABLE OXIMETRIC MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - Embodiments provide an apparatus, system, kit and method for in vivo measurement of blood oxygen saturation (BAS). One embodiment provides an implantable apparatus for measuring BAS comprising a housing, emitter, detector, processor and power source. The housing is configured to be injected through a tissue penetrating device into a target tissue site (TS). The emitter is configured to emit light into the TS to measure BAS, the emitted light having at least one wavelength (LOW) whose absorbance is related to a BAS. The detector is configured to receive light reflected from the TS, detect light at the LOW and generate a detector output signal (DOS) responsive to an intensity of the detected light. The processor is operably coupled to the detector and emitter to send signals to the emitter to emit light and receive the DOS and includes logic for calculating a BAS and generate a signal encoding the BAS. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289373 | ENDOSCOPIC DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM - The endoscopic diagnosis system comprises an image sensor that receives reflected light from a subject illuminated with white light and first narrowband light to acquire a narrowband light image for blood vessel observation in a narrowband light observation mode, and receives reflected light from the subject illuminated with second narrowband light to acquire a narrowband light image for oxygen saturation level observation in an oxygen saturation level observation mode; a controller that controls such that the narrowband light images for blood vessel observation and oxygen saturation level observation are acquired alternately; an image processor that generates an oxygen saturation level image based on the narrowband light images for blood vessel observation and oxygen saturation level observation; and a display unit that simultaneously displays the narrowband light image for blood vessel observation and the oxygen saturation level image. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289374 | Electrochemical Transdermal Glucose Measurement System Including Microheaters and Process For Forming - A device contains individually controllable sites for electrochemically monitoring an analyte in interstitial fluid of a user. The sites include a conductive pattern attached at a first and second ends thereof to electrode material in a closed-circuit configuration for receiving a first predetermined voltage applied thereto in order to thermally ablate a stratum corneum of a user's skin to access the interstitial fluid and form an open-circuit configuration including first and second portions of the electrode material that are electrically isolated from each other; a sensing area deposited on at least one of the first and second portions of the electrode material; and a measuring component for receiving individual measurement data from the sensing area in response to a second predetermined voltage applied to the open circuit configuration. The individual measurement data is indicative of an amount of the analyte in the interstitial fluid. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289375 | Armband for a Detection Device for the Detection of a Blood Count Parameter - An armband comprising a detection device for detecting a blood count parameter in a blood vessel of the arm and an adjustment device for adjusting a predefined contact pressure of the armband on the arm. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289376 | MEDICAL ELECTRODE WITH PRINTED SHIELDED FEED LINE - The invention relates to a medical electrode ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130289377 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARDIAC FUNCTION MONITORING - An implantable medical device system includes an elongated lead body carrying a hydrophone. In some embodiments, the elongated lead body has outer surface and an opening along the outer surface. The hydrophone is configured to receive acoustical signals through the opening of the lead body and generate an electrical signal representative of sounds produced at a targeted location along a patient's cardiovascular system. In some examples, the lead body outer surface has a shaped contour for directing the opening for receiving the sounds from a direction of the targeted location. A processor is enabled to receive signals from the hydrophone and detect a cardiac condition in response to the signals. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289378 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARDIAC FUNCTION MONITORING - An implantable medical device that includes an elongated lead body having an outer surface and an opening along the outer surface, a first sensor positioned along the lead body and configured to receive acoustic signals through the opening of the first lead body and generate an electrical signal representative of sounds produced at a targeted location along a patient's cardiovascular system, and a processor configured to detect change in an S-T segment of sensed cardiac signals, and receive the acoustic signal and determine whether the sensed cardiac signals correspond to one of acute myocardial infarct and myocardial ischemia in response to the detected change. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289379 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARDIAC FUNCTION MONITORING - An implantable medical device that includes an elongated lead body having an outer surface and a first opening along the outer surface, a first sensor positioned along the lead body and configured to receive first acoustic signals through the first opening of the lead body and generate an electrical signal representative of sounds produced at a first targeted location along a patient's cardiovascular system, and a processor configured to determine an intensity of the first acoustic signals, and determine changes in blood pressure in response to the determined intensity. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289380 | VISUALIZING TISSUE ACTIVATED BY ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - A visualization of an area or volume of tissue activated during stimulation according to a set of stimulation parameters is generated. The area or volume of activation is modeled based on a non-uniform grid of model neurons. Select portions of the grid have the model neurons more closely spaced, resulting in finer resolution graphical representation, while less closely spaced model neurons in other portions of the grid may avoid additional computation time. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289381 | DUAL MODALITY IMAGING SYSTEM FOR COREGISTERED FUNCTIONAL AND ANATOMICAL MAPPING - A real-time imaging system that provides ultrasonic imaging and optoacoustic imaging coregistered through application of the same hand-held probe to generate and detect ultrasonic and optoacoustic signals. These signals are digitized, processed and used to reconstruct anatomical maps superimposed with maps of two functional parameters of blood hemoglobin index and blood oxygenation index. The blood hemoglobin index represents blood hemoglobin concentration changes in the areas of diagnostic interest relative to the background blood concentration. The blood oxygenation index represents blood oxygenation changes in the areas of diagnostic interest relative to the background level of blood oxygenation. These coregistered maps can be used to noninvasively differentiate malignant tumors from benign lumps and cysts. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289382 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING INCLUDING BIO-MEDICAL UNITS - An article of clothing includes a clothing fabric and a plurality of bio-medical units integrated into the clothing fabric. A bio-medical includes a power harvesting module, a communication module, a processing module, a functional module, a die, and an IC package. The die supports the power harvesting module, the processing module, the communication module, and the functional module. The IC package houses the die and includes a mechanism for adhering to the clothing fabric. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289383 | Magnetic Relaxometry using Brownian Randomization, Neel Relaxation, or Combinations Thereof - The present invention can provide a method of determining the communication of substances between a first region and a second region of a patient's body. An example method according to the present invention can comprise: (a) introducing into the first region a plurality of superparamagnetic nanoparticles, having properties such that they undergo Brownian motion that randomizes the orientation of the nanoparticles according to a predetermined characteristic time; (b) after a time sufficient to allow transport of nanoparticles from the first region to the second region, subjecting the second region to an applied magnetic field of sufficient strength to induce magnetization of individual nanoparticles, and having a substantially uniform direction throughout the second region; (c) measuring the magnetic field of the second region at a plurality of times after ceasing application of the magnetic field; (d) analyzing the measured magnetic field to detect signals that correspond to decay of the magnetic field due to randomization of the nanoparticles' orientation by Brownian motion; (e) determining the presence of nanoparticles in the second region from the signals detected in step (d). | 2013-10-31 |
20130289384 | DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES FOR DETECTING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING FIELD - A device includes a housing configured to be implanted in a patient. The device also includes a first magnetic field direction sensor located at a first location within the housing and configured to generate a signal representative of a first direction of a magnetic field at the first location, a second magnetic field direction sensor located at a second location within the housing and configured to generate a signal representative of a second direction of the magnetic field at the second location, and a magnetic field strength sensor configured to generate a signal representative of a strength of the magnetic field. The device further includes a control module configured to identify a source of the magnetic field based on at least one of the signal representative of the strength of the magnetic field and the signals representative of the first and second directions of the magnetic field. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289385 | DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION OF MEMORY CIRCUITS IN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - Methods and apparatus for screening patients prior to deep brain stimulation to treat cognitive function are provided. One or more patient parameters are processed to produce results. A comparison of the results to a threshold indicates the applicability of the deep brain stimulation therapy. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289386 | Optogenetic Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Disclosed herein are systems and methods involving the use of magnetic resonance imaging and optogenetic neural stimulation. Aspects of the disclosure include modifying a target neural cell population in a first region of a brain to express light-responsive molecules. Using a light pulse, the light-responsive molecules in the target neural cell population are stimulated. Multiple regions of the brain are scanned via magnetic resonance imaging. The scans allow for observation of a neural reaction in response to the stimulation in at least one of the multiple regions of the brain. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289387 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS - An image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes a specifying unit and a deriving unit. The specifying unit specifies a fluid region in a plurality of magnetic resonance images that are acquired by applying a labeling pulse to a label region and that are mutually related. The deriving unit derives an index indicating dynamics of a fluid on the basis of the specified fluid region. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289388 | POST-BIOPSY CAVITY TREATMENT IMPLANTS AND METHODS - An embodiment of a post-biopsy cavity treatment implant includes a first portion including a first porous matrix defining a first controlled pore architecture or crosslinking density, and a second portion coupled to the first portion. The second portion includes a second porous matrix that defines a second controlled pore architecture or a second crosslinking density that is different from the first controlled pore architecture or the first crosslinking density, causing the second portion to swell in a different manner than the first portion when the implant is placed in an aqueous environment. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289389 | SURGICAL IMPLANT FOR MARKING SOFT TISSUE - An implantable tissue marker device is provided to be placed in a soft tissue site through a surgical incision. The device can include a bioabsorbable body in the form of a spiral and defining a spheroid shape for the device, the spiral having a longitudinal axis, and turns of the spiral being spaced apart from each other in a direction along the longitudinal axis. A plurality of markers can be disposed on the body, the markers being visualizable by a radiographic imaging device. The turns of the spiral are sufficiently spaced apart to form gaps that allow soft tissue to infiltrate between the turns and to allow flexibility in the device along the longitudinal axis in the manner of a spring. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289390 | SURGICAL IMPLANT FOR MARKING SOFT TISSUE - An implantable tissue marker device is provided to be placed in a soft tissue site through a surgical incision. The device can include a bioabsorbable body in the form of a spiral and defining a spheroid shape for the device, the spiral having a longitudinal axis, and turns of the spiral being spaced apart from each other in a direction along the longitudinal axis. A plurality of markers can be disposed on the body, the markers being visualizable by a radiographic imaging device. The turns of the spiral are sufficiently spaced apart to form gaps that allow soft tissue to infiltrate between the turns and to allow flexibility in the device along the longitudinal axis in the manner of a spring. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289391 | System and Method Using Forward Looking Imaging for Valve Therapies - A system is provided for aortic valve imaging utilizing forward looking imaging sensors. A method of imaging the aortic valve is provided that can be utilized for diagnostic evaluation and the delivery of a therapy. In one form, the imaging system can be used to place a replacement aortic valve. In another aspect, an imaging system is combined with a valve replacement delivery system. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289392 | GUIDEWIRE POSITIONING CATHETER - A catheter for positioning a guidewire across an occluded portion of a vessel includes an elongate catheter body, an integrated rotatable distal tip, a proximal handle region, and a catheter lumen extending through the elongate catheter body. The elongate body has a distal region configured to be bent to a set angle. The integrated rotatable distal tip includes one or more channeled flutes extending around the distal tip that are configured to be rotated in a first direction to dissect tissue and a second direction for bluntly contacting tissue. A proximal handle region includes a control for rotating the distal tip in either the first or second directions. The catheter lumen is configured to pass a guidewire. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289393 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NEEDLE DEPLOYMENT DETECTION IN IMAGE-GUIDED BIOPSY - A system and method for medical device detection includes a guidance system ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130289394 | DYNAMIC OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGING DEVICES METHODS AND SYSTEMS - The disclosed subject matter includes optical tomographic systems for acquiring and displaying dynamic data representing changes in a target tissue sample to external provocation. For example, the disclosed devices, methods and systems may be used for quantifying dynamic vascular changes caused by imposed blood pressure changes for diagnosing peripheral artery disease. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289395 | AUTOMATIC QUANTIFICATION OF ASYMMETRY - An apparatus detects asymmetry in an object, such as a brain. The apparatus includes a processor programmed to fit a three-dimensional image of the object to a preselected shape, such as a standard brain atlas. The processor projects the three-dimensional image of the object to a two-dimensional surface image. The processor compares corresponding mirror image symmetric voxel pairs on the left and right sides of the surface image. The processor generates at least one of an asymmetry map and an asymmetry index based on the deviations in the pixel pairs. The processor can also mask, before the comparison, pixels of the surface image which are asymmetric in a normal brain. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289396 | OCT PROBE - There is provided an OCT probe, comprising: a flexible tube; an optical fiber that transmits object light and is supported in the flexible tube to be able to freely rotate about an axis of the optical fiber; an objective optical system that is fixed to a tip of the optical fiber and includes a condensing optical system which condenses the object light emerging from the optical fiber, and a deflection optical element which irradiates a subject with the object light by deflecting the condensed object light; and a barycenter adjustment member that is fixed to the objective optical system and causes a combined barycenter of the objective optical system and the barycenter adjustment member to be situated on the axis of the optical fiber. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289397 | Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Imaging Method - A SPECT diagnostic method of performing myocardial perfusion imaging on a patient, consisting of
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20130289398 | MEDICAL IMAGING CONTRAST DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS - Systems, methods, and devices for generating and using size-selected lanthanide-coated microbubbles for controlling an imaging signal via microbubble fragmentation and for magnetic resonance imaging guided focused ultrasound therapy. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289399 | DECOMPRESSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A method for treating spinal nerve compression includes positioning a media delivery device between a first vertebra and a second vertebra. A visualization media can be delivered from an outlet of the media delivery device while the outlet to the media delivery device is positioned outside of an epidural sac of the subject. The media delivery device can be spaced apart from a portion of the epidural sac between a spinal cord and a ligamentum flavum. A series of instruments can be used to perform a decompression procedure on the subject. | 2013-10-31 |