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20100081975 | Compression Device with Removable Portion - A device for applying compression treatment to a part of a wearer's body comprises first and second inflatable bladders spaced apart from one another along an axis of the device. A line of weakness in a connecting section between the first and second bladders extends generally transverse to the axis of the device for selectively separating the inflatable bladders from one another. The device includes an overlying layer in generally opposing relationship to one of the first and second bladder layers. The overlying layer is discontinuous generally adjacent to the line of weakness to define terminal edge margins of the overlying layer extending generally along the line of weakness. Each of the terminal edge margins are connected to at least one of the first and second bladder layers on an opposite side of the line of weakness from the other terminal edge margin. | 04-01-2010 |
20100318043 | Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems Capable of Vacuum Measurement Independent of Orientation - A portable negative pressure wound therapy system includes a dressing assembly for positioning over a wound to apply negative pressure to the wound and a canister assembly. The canister assembly includes a control unit, a vacuum source disposed in the control unit, a pressure sensor in communication with a processor unit of the control unit, and a collection canister. The collection canister includes an inlet conduit in fluid communication with the dressing assembly, a first chamber to collect wound fluids, an inlet port coupled to the inlet conduit to introduce the wound fluids from the dressing assembly into the first chamber, a suction port to communicate with the first chamber and the vacuum source, a pressure sensor port to communicate with the first chamber and the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor port is in fluid communication with a âTâ-off point between the inlet conduit and the inlet port. | 12-16-2010 |
20110034906 | Surgical Wound Dressing Incorporating Connected Hydrogel Beads Having an Embedded Electrode Therein - According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a wound dressing system is presented. The wound dressing system includes a fluid permeable support layer, the support layer configured for positioning within a wound and adapted to generally conform to a topography of the wound, and to permit exudates from the wound to pass therethrough. The wound dressing system further includes a plurality of beads supported by the support layer, the beads defining an insulated inter-connected elongate member and an electrode embedded within and extending through at least a portion of the elongate member. Also, a current is generated by an external energy source that electrically flows through the electrode. | 02-10-2011 |
20130267891 | THROMBECTOMY CATHETER SYSTEMS - A thrombectomy catheter system is disclosed which includes a catheter having an exhaust lumen, an infusion lumen and a high pressure tube. The high pressure tube includes a nozzle orifice for forming a high pressure jet of fluid for cutting occlusive material from within a body lumen. The nozzle orifice is positioned to direct the high pressure jet of fluid into the distal end of the exhaust lumen which creates a suctioning effect. The infusion lumen replaces fluid that is removed from the body lumen through the exhaust lumen by a suctioning effect created by the fluid jet. | 10-10-2013 |
20130274728 | Apparatus and Method for Removing Occlusive Tissue - A tissue treatment apparatus for restoring patency in a body vessel is provided. The tissue treatment apparatus includes an elongated catheter dimensioned for insertion within a body vessel having an at least partial occlusion. Proximal and distal expandable segments are mounted to the elongated catheter and are positionable adjacent the occlusion and are configured to transition from a first condition to a second expanded condition. A mesh in operative engagement with the proximal and distal expandable segments is expandable radially outwardly from the catheter upon corresponding transition of the proximal and distal expandable segments to the second condition. The mesh includes a conductive material adapted to transmit electrosurgical energy to treat and facilitate removal of the occlusion, to thereby assist in restoring patency within the body vessel. | 10-17-2013 |
20130325003 | ELECTRO-MECHANICAL INTRAVASCULAR DEVICE - An occlusion treatment device is disclosed that is configured and dimensioned for the treatment of a lumen that is at least partially blocked by an occlusion. The occlusion treatment device comprises a catheter including a body portion with proximal and distal ends, at least one expandable element that is secured to the body portion of the catheter, and a material removal element that extends distally from the distal end of the body portion including a debriding member in communication with an energy source to facilitate selective energizing of the debriding member. The catheter is axially movable through the lumen, and rotatable within the lumen, such that the material removal element selectively imparts non-mechanical and/or mechanical energy to the occlusion to effect debriding of the occlusion. | 12-05-2013 |
20130331749 | Compression Garment Including Bladder Having Reduced Inflatable Volume - A compression garment including a bladder having a reduced inflatable volume. Connector elements positioned inside an inflatable chamber of the bladder limit expansion of the bladder for limiting a fluid volume required for fully inflating or expanding the bladder. A controller inflates and deflates the inflatable chamber for imparting compression therapy on a body part on which the garment is worn. The reduced inflation volume of the inflatable chamber reduces the demand on a pump of the controller. | 12-12-2013 |
20140094725 | RESIDUAL PRESSURE CONTROL IN A COMPRESSION DEVICE - A method of controlling a compression device controls a vent phase of a compression device having an inflatable bladder capable of being pressurized for applying compression to a part of a subject's body. The method includes delivering pressurized fluid from a source of pressurized fluid to a first inflatable bladder disposed about a portion of the subject's body and venting the pressurized fluid from the first inflatable bladder by opening a first valve. The method further includes monitoring fluid pressure in the first inflatable bladder during the venting of the first inflatable bladder. Based at least in part on the monitored fluid pressure, the first valve is selectively closed and selectively reopened to control fluid pressure in the first inflatable bladder to remain within a desired residual pressure range. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094726 | VASCULAR COMPRESSION SYSTEM - A vascular compression system includes a compression garment and a controller for compressing a body part of a person. In some embodiments, the compression garment is a foot cuff or a leg sleeve. The controller inflates compression garment apparatus includes a compression garment and a pressurizer. The pressurizer has instructions for executing cyclic compression cycles for applying intermittent compression therapy to the body part. Each compression cycle includes an inflation phase and a vent phase. At least one of the inflation phases includes a pre-fill step and a therapeutic step. In the pre-fill step, gas pressure in the inflatable chamber may be increased at a reduced rate, and in the therapeutic step, the gas pressure in the inflatable chamber may be increased at a rapid rate. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094727 | COMPRESSION DEVICE PUMPING - A compression device includes a compression garment positionable on the limb of the wearer and having an inflatable bladder for providing compression treatment to the limb. A pump assembly is supported by the compression garment. The pump assembly is in fluid communication with the bladder for pressurized fluid delivery. The pump assembly includes at least first and second pumps. Passaging connects each of the first and second pumps for fluid communication with the inflatable bladder. | 04-03-2014 |
20140128822 | ORIENTATION INDEPENDENT CANISTER FOR A NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY DEVICE - A portable negative pressure wound therapy system includes a dressing assembly for positioning over a wound to apply a negative pressure to the wound and a canister assembly. The canister assembly includes a control unit having a vacuum source and a controller and a collection canister in communication with the dressing assembly operable to receive fluid from the wound. The collection canister has a filter assembly having a filter and a passageway between the filter and a wall of the collection canister. The collection canister also includes a canister interface having a suction port, an inlet port, and a channel. The vacuum source draws air through the suction port from the channel which draws air from the passageway connected to the channel, the air in the passageway is drawn from the collection canister through the filter, and the air in the collection canister is drawn through the inlet port. | 05-08-2014 |
20150057735 | Methods for Surgical Wound Dressing Incorporating Connected Hydrogel Beads Having an Embedded Electrode Therein - According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a wound dressing system is presented. The wound dressing system includes a fluid permeable support layer, the support layer configured for positioning within a wound and adapted to generally conform to a topography of the wound, and to permit exudates from the wound to pass therethrough. The wound dressing system further includes a plurality of beads supported by the support layer, the beads defining an insulated inter-connected elongate member and an electrode embedded within and extending through at least a portion of the elongate member. Also, a current is generated by an external energy source that electrically flows through the electrode. | 02-26-2015 |
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20100179493 | Canister for Receiving Wound Exudate in a Negative Pressure Therapy System - A system to promote the healing of an exuding wound includes a wound dressing, a subatmospheric pressure mechanism, and a collection canister. The wound dressing is dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject. The subatmospheric pressure mechanism includes a control unit disposed within a housing. The control unit includes a vacuum source associated with a vacuum port. The collection canister has an interior wall which defines an internal chamber. The internal chamber is in fluid communication with the vacuum source of the subatmospheric pressure mechanism through the vacuum port and with the wound dressing for collecting exudates removed for the wound bed under influence of the vacuum source. The canister including a baffle mechanism disposed within the internal chamber for dampening the movement of the collected exudates. | 07-15-2010 |
20100286638 | Orientation Independent Canister for a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Device - A portable negative pressure wound therapy system includes a dressing assembly for positioning over a wound to apply a negative pressure to the wound and a canister assembly. The canister assembly includes a control unit having a vacuum source and a controller and a collection canister in communication with the dressing assembly operable to receive fluid from the wound. The collection canister has a filter assembly having a filter and a passageway between the filter and a wall of the collection canister. The collection canister also includes a canister interface having a suction port, an inlet port, and a channel. The vacuum source draws air through the suction port from the channel which draws air from the passageway connected to the channel, the air in the passageway is drawn from the collection canister through the filter, and the air in the collection canister is drawn through the inlet port. | 11-11-2010 |
20120078145 | COMPRESSION GARMENT APPARATUS HAVING SUPPORT BLADDER - A compression garment apparatus includes a compression garment and a pressurizer. The pressurizer intermittently pressurizes a therapeutic bladder on the compression garment and pressurizes a support bladder on the compression garment to enhance the fit of the compression garment and maintain the therapeutic bladder in position with respect to a target compression zone on a body part on which the garment is worn. The support bladder may be selectively pressurized when needed based at least in part on sensed physical characteristics. | 03-29-2012 |
20130085427 | COMPRESSION GARMENT HAVING SEALABLE BLADDER POCKET - A compression garment having a sealable bladder pocket adapted for applying compression therapy to a selected body part of a patient. The compression garment includes a selectively inflatable bladder and a wrap having a selectively sealable pocket. The pocket has a sealable main opening sized for passing the bladder therethrough for inserting the bladder in the pocket and removing the bladder from the pocket. A connector on the bladder may be connected to a fluid supply line via the main opening. In other embodiments, the connector may be connected in fluid communication with the fluid supply line via a secondary opening separated from the main opening. Fluid is delivered from the fluid source to an inflatable interior of the bladder to impart compression therapy to the body part. | 04-04-2013 |
20130085431 | COMPRESSION BLADDER HAVING PRE-STRAINED BLADDER MATERIAL - A compression apparatus for providing a therapeutic compression pressure to a wearer's body. The apparatus includes an inflatable bladder formed from bladder material, a controller, and a pump operatively connectable to the bladder for pressurizing the bladder. The controller has a pre-therapeutic compression function for instructing the pump to pressurize the bladder to an elevated pressure above the therapeutic compression pressure and to maintain the elevated pressure for a period of time before depressurizing the bladder. | 04-04-2013 |
20130085432 | COMPRESSION GARMENT HAVING A FOAM LAYER - A compression garment for applying compression therapy to a body part of a person. The compression garment includes a bladder including an inflatable chamber having a perimeter and an opening through which the inflatable chamber is inflated. A foam layer is positioned at least partially in the inflatable chamber for reducing a volume of gas required to inflate the inflatable chamber and extends at least partially outside the inflatable chamber for providing structural support to the compression garment. | 04-04-2013 |
20130085478 | CATHETER WITH EXTERNAL FLOW CHANNEL - A catheter is provided which includes a body having a proximal end, a distal end and a sidewall defining at least one lumen. The catheter body has at least one side opening formed through the sidewall at a location spaced proximally from the distal end. The at least one side opening communicates with the at least one lumen. A recess extends along the sidewall and communicates with the at least one side opening such that the recess defines a fluid pathway into the side opening. | 04-04-2013 |
20130085514 | ROTATING OCCLUSION TREATMENT SYSTEM - An occlusion treatment device for the treatment of a body lumen that is at least partially blocked by an occlusion. The occlusion treatment device includes a catheter and a debriding mechanism that is configured and dimensioned for axial movement through the catheter and is extendable beyond a distal end of the catheter. The debriding mechanism includes a head assembly with a debriding tip having an outer surface with at least one aperture formed therein, wherein at least one of the apertures is complemented by a corresponding debriding member that extends outwardly from the outer surface of the debriding tip and directs debris from the occlusion through the at least one aperture to facilitate removal of the debris from the lumen. The debriding mechanism is rotatable to effect debriding of the occlusion. | 04-04-2013 |
20130138059 | Orientation Independent Canister for a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Device - A portable negative pressure wound therapy system includes a dressing assembly for positioning over a wound to apply a negative pressure to the wound and a canister assembly. The canister assembly includes a control unit having a vacuum source and a controller and a collection canister in communication with the dressing assembly operable to receive fluid from the wound. The collection canister has a filter assembly having a filter and a passageway between the filter and a wall of the collection canister. The collection canister also includes a canister interface having a suction port, an inlet port, and a channel. The vacuum source draws air through the suction port from the channel which draws air from the passageway connected to the channel, the air in the passageway is drawn from the collection canister through the filter, and the air in the collection canister is drawn through the inlet port. | 05-30-2013 |
20130144228 | Canister for Receiving Wound Exudate in a Negative Pressure Therapy System - A system to promote the healing of an exuding wound includes a wound dressing, a subatmospheric pressure mechanism, and a collection canister. The wound dressing is dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject. The subatmospheric pressure mechanism includes a control unit disposed within a housing. The control unit includes a vacuum source associated with a vacuum port. The collection canister has an interior wall which defines an internal chamber. The internal chamber is in fluid communication with the vacuum source of the subatmospheric pressure mechanism through the vacuum port and with the wound dressing for collecting exudates removed for the wound bed under influence of the vacuum source. The canister including a baffle mechanism disposed within the internal chamber for dampening the movement of the collected exudates. | 06-06-2013 |
20130338552 | Compression System With Vent Cooling Feature - A compression device for providing compression treatment to a limb of a wearer includes a compression garment positionable on the limb of the wearer. The garment includes an inflatable bladder for providing compression treatment to the limb. A controller is adapted for fluidly connecting to the inflatable bladder and configured for inflating and deflating the bladder during a compression cycle. The controller has an exhaust port positioned to direct exhaust fluid through the bladder so exhaust fluid flows over the limb of the wearer to cool the limb. | 12-19-2013 |
20140094833 | OCCLUSION TREATMENT SYSTEM - An occlusion treatment devices and methods are disclosed for treating a body lumen that is at least partially blocked by an occlusion. The occlusion treatment device includes an outer catheter with at least one expandable member, and an inner catheter with a cutting tip to debulk the occlusion. The inner catheter is axially movable through the outer catheter for repositioning between a retracted position, wherein the cutting tip is disposed within a passageway defined by outer catheter, and an advanced position, wherein at least a portion of the cutting tip is exposed from the outer catheter. During use of the occlusion treatment device, the transverse (radial) position of the cutting tip may be altered within the body lumen such that a distance defined between the cutting tip and an inner wall of the body lumen can be controllably varied by a user during a surgical procedure. | 04-03-2014 |
20140207091 | CANISTER FOR RECEIVING WOUND EXUDATE IN A NEGATIVE PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEM - A system to promote the healing of an exuding wound includes a wound dressing, a subatmospheric pressure mechanism, and a collection canister. The wound dressing is dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject. The subatmospheric pressure mechanism includes a control unit disposed within a housing. The control unit includes a vacuum source associated with a vacuum port. The collection canister has an interior wall which defines an internal chamber. The internal chamber is in fluid communication with the vacuum source of the subatmospheric pressure mechanism through the vacuum port and with the wound dressing for collecting exudates removed for the wound bed under influence of the vacuum source. The canister including a baffle mechanism disposed within the internal chamber for dampening the movement of the collected exudates. | 07-24-2014 |
20140249458 | COMPRESSION GARMENT APPARATUS HAVING SUPPORT BLADDER - A compression garment apparatus includes a compression garment and a pressurizer. The pressurizer intermittently pressurizes a therapeutic bladder on the compression garment and pressurizes a support bladder on the compression garment to enhance the fit of the compression garment and maintain the therapeutic bladder in position with respect to a target compression zone on a body part on which the garment is worn. The support bladder may be selectively pressurized when needed based at least in part on sensed physical characteristics. | 09-04-2014 |
20140249563 | BALOON CATHETER INFLATION - A system for use in a medical procedure includes a catheter defining a balloon lumen, at least one balloon that is secured to an outer surface of the catheter, and a regulator that is at least partially disposed within the balloon lumen. The regulator includes proximal and distal end portions, and defines a passage extending from the proximal end portion to the distal end portion. The distal end portion of the regulator includes an outer surface defining at least one opening that is in fluid communication with the passage. The at least one opening of the regulator is movable within the balloon lumen to control fluid communication between the passage and the at least one balloon. | 09-04-2014 |
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20120101983 | ONLINE DATABASE AVAILABILITY DURING UPGRADE - An online service includes databases that are upgraded while still processing requests. For example, web servers continue to request operations on the database while it is being upgraded. The schema of the database is upgraded before the web servers are upgraded to utilize the upgraded schema. Changes that are made to the upgraded schema are backwards compatible with the schema being used during the upgrade process. Restrictions are placed on the operations performed on the database during the upgrade process. After upgrading the schema, the web servers of the online service are upgraded to use the upgraded schema. | 04-26-2012 |
20120102067 | DYNAMICALLY SPLITTING MULTI-TENANT DATABASES - An online service includes managed databases that include one or more tenants (e.g. customers, users). A multi-tenant database may be split between two or more databases while the database being split continues processing requests. For example, web servers continue to request operations on the database while content is being moved. After moving the content, tenant traffic is automatically redirected to the database that contains the tenant's content. | 04-26-2012 |
20120102494 | MANAGING NETWORKS AND MACHINES FOR AN ONLINE SERVICE - A cloud manager assists in deploying and managing networks for an online service. The cloud manager system receives requests to perform operations relating to configuring, updating and performing tasks in networks that are used in providing the online service. The management of the assets may comprise deploying machines, updating machines, removing machines, performing configuration changes on servers, Virtual Machines (VMs), as well as performing other tasks relating to the management. The cloud manager is configured to receive requests through an idempotent and asynchronous application programming interface (API) that can not rely on a reliable network. | 04-26-2012 |
20130159344 | DYNAMICALLY SPLITTING MULTI-TENANT DATABASES - An online service includes managed databases that include one or more tenants (e.g. customers, users). A multi-tenant database may be split between two or more databases while the database being split continues processing requests. For example, web servers continue to request operations on the database while content is being moved. After moving the content, tenant traffic is automatically redirected to the database that contains the tenant's content. | 06-20-2013 |
20130226973 | ONLINE DATABASE AVAILABILITY DURING UPGRADE - An online service includes databases that are upgraded while still processing requests. For example, web servers continue to request operations on the database while it is being upgraded. The schema of the database is upgraded before the web servers are upgraded to utilize the upgraded schema. Changes that are made to the upgraded schema are backwards compatible with the schema being used during the upgrade process. Restrictions are placed on the operations performed on the database during the upgrade process. After upgrading the schema, the web servers of the online service are upgraded to use the upgraded schema. | 08-29-2013 |
20140337502 | MANAGING NETWORKS AND MACHINES FOR AN ONLINE SERVICE - A cloud manager assists in deploying and managing networks for an online service. The cloud manager system receives requests to perform operations relating to configuring, updating and performing tasks in networks that are used in providing the online service. The management of the assets may comprise deploying machines, updating machines, removing machines, performing configuration changes on servers, Virtual Machines (VMs), as well as performing other tasks relating to the management. The cloud manager is configured to receive requests through an idempotent and asynchronous application programming interface (API) that can not rely on a reliable network. | 11-13-2014 |
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20100265649 | MINIATURIZED-SIZED STORAGE DEVICE - A miniature-sized storage device has been provided. The miniature-sized storage device includes one or more electrical components, at least one light source electrically connected to at least one of the electrical components, and an encapsulating material encapsulating the electrical components and the light source. At least one of the electrical components is capable of storing data. The encapsulating material encapsulates the light source in a manner that the light source is partially visible. The encapsulating material encapsulates the electrical components and the light source hermetically, thereby enabling water-resistance and robustness in the miniature-sized storage device. The miniature-sized storage device has the length ranging from 20 mm to 30 mm, the width ranging from 10 mm to 13 mm, and the height ranging from 1 mm to 2.5 mm. | 10-21-2010 |
20100265678 | ENHANCING ADHESION OF MOLDING MATERIALS WITH SUBSTRATES - A method of enhancing adhesion of a molding material with a substrate is provided. The method includes forming one or more perforations on a substrate, forming a coat of an affinitive material on at least one of the perforations, and filling the molding material in the perforations. The affinitive material has an affinity for the molding material. Therefore, the molding material adheres to the coat of the affinitive material. | 10-21-2010 |
20100265704 | ELECTRICAL DEVICES WITH LIGHT SOURCE - An electronic device with a light source is provided. The electronic device includes a base substrate, one or more electrical components placed on the base substrate, and a light source placed on the base substrate. The electrical components and the light source are electrically connected in a pre-defined manner. A molding material is molded over the electrical components and the light source, wherein the light source is partially visible. | 10-21-2010 |
20100265712 | CASING FOR ENCLOSING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A casing for enclosing an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes one or more electrical components and a light source placed on an electronic substrate. The light source is located at a periphery associated with the electronic device, such that light emitted from the light source travels in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the electronic device. The casing includes a first covering component and a second covering component adapted to engage together mechanically and enclose at least one section of the electronic device that includes the light source. The second covering component includes one or more reflecting surfaces adapted to reflect light emitted from the light source towards a pre-defined view zone. The reflecting surfaces are inclined at one or more pre-defined angles with respect to the longitudinal axis of the electronic device. | 10-21-2010 |