18th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 61 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150119697 | COMPUTER AIDED DIAGNOSTIC METHOD AND DEVICE - A method for characterizing regions on a map or image generated from diffusion image data of a region of a patient's body, including: loading into a data processing device image data achieved by calculation from MR diffusion imaging; providing a first threshold level to distinguish pixels with image data values that are above or below the values found that are not representative of pathological portions of the region; providing a second threshold level higher than the first threshold; deriving a measure related to the gradient pattern of those pixels that lie within a margin zone defined by those pixels that satisfy a criterion of the second threshold but do not satisfy a criterion of the first threshold and; outputting the measure related to the gradient as a parameter indicative of the likelihood that the pixels that are within the margin zone and/or a region of the body part are cancerous. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119698 | Compositions Comprising Near-Infrared Fluorescent Particles And Uses Thereof For Imaging Activated Immune Cells In the CNS - Pharmaceutical composition including nanoparticles configured for enhanced phagocytosis by phagocytic cells and labeled with a near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent probe bound to the outer surface thereof, and uses thereof in the detection of activated immune cells in the central nervous system (CNS) of a subject. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119699 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRIGGERING AN IMAGING PROCESS - A system for triggering an imaging process, includes: a processing unit that is configured for: obtaining first information regarding a state of a device; processing the first information to determine if the state of the device satisfies a first pre-defined criterion; and generating a signal to cause an imaging process to begin based at least in part on a result from the act of processing. A system for triggering an imaging process, includes: a processing unit that is configured for: obtaining first information, the first information comprising dose information; processing the first information to determine if a first pre-defined criterion is satisfied; and generating a signal to cause an imaging process to begin based at least in part on a result from the act of processing. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119700 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENDOSCOPIC X-RAY LUMINESCENCE COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGING - A system for the endoscopic X-ray luminescence computed tomographic imaging is provided. The system comprises an excitation source unit ( | 2015-04-30 |
20150119701 | ULTRASONIC IMAGING APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR IMAGING A SPECULAR OBJECT AND A TARGET ANATOMY IN A TISSUE USING ULTRASOND - The invention relates to a method and an ultrasonic imaging apparatus ( | 2015-04-30 |
20150119702 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MEASURING ANATOMIC REGIONS - A guidewire insertion tool configured to measure a length of an anatomic region. The tool can include a housing, a light chamber, and a track at least partially extending through the light chamber. The track is adapted to guide a guidewire as it is advanced through the insertion tool. The tool can also include an optical sensor assembly in optical communication with the light chamber. The optical sensor assembly can include one or more light sources, an optical sensor, and a magnifier. The one or more light sources can be adapted to direct light toward a portion of the guidewire within the track, and the optical sensor can be adapted to receive reflected light from the portion of the guidewire within the tract. A processing unit can analyze data from the optical sensor assembly to determine the length of the anatomic region and output the measurement to a display. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119703 | Anatomic Range Planning in Positron Emission Tomography - Anatomic range planning is provided in positron emission tomography (PET). The user indicates one or more ranges on an image of a patient based on anatomy. Rather than planning by bed position, the planning is based on the anatomy of the patient without reference to the length of the PET detector. The user interface for PET examination avoids overlapping boxes and other confusion based on bed position. Different anatomical ranges may be assigned different PET parameters, such as reconstruction parameters. A processor may automatically alter the examination (e.g., by extending the detection range beyond the region of interest or by increasing duration at an end position) to account for the sensitivity profile since the anatomical region of interest is known. Anatomical region specific directions may be included as part of planning, aiding in performing different protocols for different anatomical ranges. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119704 | NUCLEAR MEDICINE TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEMS, DETECTORS AND METHODS - An N-M tomography system comprising: a carrier for the subject of an examination procedure; a plurality of detector heads; a carrier for the detector heads; and a detector positioning arrangement operable to position the detector heads during performance of a scan without interference or collision between adjacent detector heads to establish a variable bore size and configuration for the examination. Additionally, collimated detectors providing variable spatial resolution for SPECT imaging and which can also be used for PET imaging, whereby one set of detectors can be selectably used for either modality, or for both simultaneously. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119705 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Vessel Assessment - Devices, systems, and methods for visually depicting a vessel and evaluating risk associated with a condition of the vessel are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of evaluating a vessel of a patient includes obtaining physiology measurements from a first instrument and a second instrument positioned within the vessel of the patient while the second instrument is moved longitudinally through the vessel from a first position to a second position and the first instrument remains stationary within the vessel; outputting the physiology measurements and an image of the vessel on a display, the output image including visualizations based on the obtained physiology measurements; and evaluating whether to perform to surgical procedure based on the physiology measurements and the image of the vessel. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119706 | BIODEGRADABLE COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY CONTRAST AGENTS - Biodegradable computed tomography (CT) contrast agents comprising a polyiodinated aryl contrast agent that is crosslinked by an organic disulfide are described herein. The contrast agents can be used to image a tissue region by administering an effective amount of the biodegradable CT contrast agent to a subject, allowing a sufficient amount of time for the biodegradable CT contrast agent to enter the tissue region, and performing x-ray computed tomography imaging of the tissue region of the subject. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119707 | Torque Limiter for an OCT Catheter - An apparatus comprising a torque wire connected to an imaging probe; and a torque limiter defining a bore, a first end of the torque limiter being in mechanical communication with a motor, a second end of the torque limiter being in mechanical communication with the torque wire, the torque wire being disposed through the bore of the torque limiter. The torque limiter comprises a member defining at least one cutout which causes the torque limiter to break when rotational force on the torque wire exceeds a predetermined amount, thereby decoupling the motor from the torque wire. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119708 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR FLUORESCENCE IMAGING OF TISSUE - A system and method for fluorescence imaging of tissue in vivo and in situ, e.g., for minimally invasive diagnosis of patients. A fluorescent imaging system is provided that has a dye carrier coupled to the distal end of a probe containing a fiber optics bundle, which allows for the introduction of at least one fluorescent dye therein the dye carrier into a portion of the tissue of interest of a subject or patient when the dye carrier is selectively brought into contact with the portion of the tissue of interest. The resulting fluorescence images permit the acquisition of diagnostic information on the progression of diseases at cellular/tissue level in patients. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119709 | MEDICAL FLUID INJECTION MANIFOLD - A powered medical fluid injector may have a disposable medical fluid injection manifold that controls fluid routing between the injector and a patient line and also controls fluid flow to a pressure sensor contained within the manifold. In one example, the medical fluid injection manifold includes a manifold housing having at least two inlets for different pressurized medical fluids and at least two corresponding outlets. The medical fluid injection manifold may also have a pressure sensor configured to measure a hemodynamic pressure of a patient. The pressure sensor may be positioned within the manifold housing and in selective fluid communication with the one of the outlet ports of the manifold housing. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119710 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS - An ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus is provided. The ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus includes an ultrasonic probe configured to transmit ultrasonic push pulses to a biological tissue of a test object and further configured to transmit measuring ultrasonic pulses to the biological tissue subjected to the transmitted push pulses in order to measure an elasticity of the biological tissue, a respiration detection part configured to detect respiration of the test object, and a notification part which, based on the detection by the respiration detection part, is configured to give notification allowing a transmission timing of the push pulses to be recognized. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119711 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a transmitting and receiving unit that transmits and receives an ultrasound wave to and from a subject; a first image data generating unit that generates first image data based on a first parameter, from a reception signal received by the transmitting and receiving unit; a second image data generating unit that generates second image data having an image taking region of which at least a part overlaps with that of the first image data and being based on a second parameter that is different from the first parameter, from a reception signal received by the transmitting and receiving unit; and an image processing unit that calculates a feature amount from at least such a part of the second image data that overlaps with the first image data and corrects the overlapping part of the first image data on a basis of the calculated feature amount. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119712 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE AND CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR - An ultrasonic diagnostic device is provided. The ultrasonic diagnostic device includes a transmission control unit configured to control an ultrasonic probe such that transmission of a push pulse of an ultrasonic wave to a biological tissue of a test object and transmission of an ultrasonic pulse for measurement for measuring a shear wave generated in the biological tissue with the push pulse are alternately performed a plurality of times, the transmission control unit configured to control the ultrasonic probe such that an ultrasonic pulse for detection is transmitted, wherein the ultrasonic pulse for detection is for detecting that a first shear wave generated with a first push pulse has passed through a region through which an ultrasonic pulse for measurement corresponding to a second push pulse to be transmitted next to the first push pulse is scheduled to be transmitted. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119713 | REFLECTANCE-FACILITATED ULTRASOUND TREATMENT AND MONITORING - Apparatus is provided for ablating cardiac tissue of a subject. The apparatus comprises an inflatable element, configured to be transthoracically placed within a pericardial region of the subject and a reflection-facilitation element, configured to deliver a fluid to the pericardial region, such that a portion of the fluid is disposed within the inflatable element, and another portion of the fluid is disposed outside of the inflatable element and inside the pericardial region. The apparatus additionally comprises at least one ultrasound transducer, configured to be transcatheterally placed in a heart chamber of the subject, and to apply ultrasound energy such that at least a portion of the applied energy is reflected by the fluid. Other embodiments are also described. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119714 | EXAMINATION PORTION INFORMATION OBTAINING APPARATUS - An examination portion information obtaining apparatus includes an opening to which a portion to be examined of the examinee is inserted, a cup-shaped maintaining member which accommodates at least part of the portion to be examined inserted through the opening, an acoustic wave detector which receives acoustic waves from the portion to be examined, and a movement mechanism which moves the maintaining member relative to the portion to be examined inserted through the opening. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119715 | DEVICE FOR GUIDING A MEDICAL IMAGING PROBE AND METHOD FOR GUIDING SUCH A PROBE - A device for guiding a medical imaging probe in order to move the probe close to an anatomical space, the probe having a mechanism for acquiring images of the anatomical space, and the device having at least one sensor mounted to the probe. The device includes a processing mechanism for deducing a rotation of the probe in the space from the signals generated by the sensor and for estimating a plurality of plausible positions of the probe relative to the anatomical space by deducing the rotation of the probe in the space. The processing mechanism is arranged such as to determine the position of the probe relative to the anatomical space from the plausible positions. Also disclosed is a method for guiding the probe. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119716 | METHOD OF ULTRASOUND NONLINEAR IMAGING WITH GOLAY CODE EXCITATION - A method of ultrasound nonlinear imaging with Golay code excitation includes transmitting a first and a second Golay code signal wave which are orthogonal by each other; making the second Golay code signal wave be subtracted from the first Golay code signal wave to eliminate a first and a second noise interference wave to generate a third Golay code signal wave; using a first and a second compression filter to process the third Golay code signal wave to generate a first and a second compressed code signal wave; taking the difference between the first compressed code signal wave and the second compressed code signal wave to generate a third compressed code signal wave which includes at least two second-order harmonic waves; processing ultrasound nonlinear imaging by using the multi-frequency harmonic component waves to generate an ultrasound image. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119717 | ULTRASONIC DEVICE, ULTRASONIC PROBE HEAD, ULTRASONIC PROBE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND ULTRASONIC IMAGING APPARATUS - Provided is an ultrasonic device including: an ultrasonic element array substrate having a plurality of ultrasonic elements configured to perform at least one of transmission and reception of ultrasound; an acoustic lens configured to focus the ultrasound; an acoustic matching unit formed using resin, the acoustic matching unit being arranged between the ultrasonic element array substrate and the acoustic lens; and a plurality of columnar spacing members arranged between the ultrasonic element array substrate and the acoustic lens so as to be in contact with the ultrasonic element array substrate and the acoustic lens. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119718 | ULTRASONIC PROBE AND ULTRASONIC IMAGING APPARATUS - Provided are an ultrasonic probe that controls temperature of a piezoelectric layer using a thermoelectric element and an ultrasonic imaging apparatus having the same. The ultrasonic probe includes: the piezoelectric layer that vibrates and generates ultrasonic waves if a current is supplied to the piezoelectric layer; and a thermoelectric element that contacts one surface of the piezoelectric layer and controls the temperature of the piezoelectric layer if a current is supplied to the thermoelectric element. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119719 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT OF FLOW RATE OF CEREBROSPINAL FLUID IN A CONDUIT - Apparatuses and methods for measurement of flow rate of cerebrospinal fluid in a conduit are provided. The apparatus comprises a heating element mounted on the conduit, the heating element arranged for heating the CSF flowing through the conduit for generating bubbles. The apparatus further comprises two optical sensing devices mounted sequentially on the conduit and downstream from the heating element. The first optical sensing device and the second optical sensing device are separated by a predetermined device interval. Both the first and the second optical sensing devices comprise an optical emitter and an optical detector. The apparatus further comprises a processing device coupled to the optical sensing devices, wherein the signals from the optical sensing devices are transmitted to the processing device for detection of bubbles, resulting in the detection of the flow velocity. The bubble size can be optimized by applying ultrasonic waves or thermal energy. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119720 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING HELD BREATH EVENTS - Systems and methods are provided for detecting held breath events. A physiological signal, such as a photoplethysmograph (PPG) signal, is processed to extract respiration-related morphology metric signals. The morphology signals are analyzed to determine when a patient's breath is being held. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119721 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING WOUND - The wound assessing method and system of the present teachings provide a convenient, quantitative mechanism for diabetic foot ulcer assessment. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119722 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, MICROSCOPE SYSTEM, ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - An image processing apparatus includes: an image acquiring unit configured to acquire image information representing an image acquired by irradiating a gland duct with excitation light and observing fluorescence generated in the gland duct; a fluorescence intensity computation unit configured to compute a value corresponding to intensity of the fluorescence as fluorescence intensity based on the image information; and an image determination unit configured to determine whether or not an endocrine cell exists in the gland duct based on the fluorescence intensity computed by the fluorescence intensity computation unit, and to determine abnormality of the gland duct based on a determination result of the endocrine cell. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119723 | DIAGNOSTIC PROBE AND INSPECTION APPARATUS COMPRISING SAME - A diagnostic probe includes a tube having a predetermined length; a deformable cylinder installed by being fitted into the tube such that both ends thereof are exposed to an outside; a guide needle formed in a hollow shape, having a predetermined length, and arranged to surround an outer circumference of the tube; a direction controller connected with an end of the tube, and positioning or vibrating the tube in a radial direction by receiving power from the outside; a vibration generator vibrating the cylinder in an axial direction by receiving power from the outside; and a handle unit connected with the other end of the tube, and connected with the direction controller and the vibration generator. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119724 | CATHETER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING BLOOD FLOW RATES WITH OPTICAL SENSING - Catheter systems and methods for determining blood flow rates based on light reflection measurements. The catheter may include a lumen extending between a proximal end of the catheter and a distal end of the catheter. The catheter may include fluid infusion openings at the distal end region of the catheter that are configured to permit the indicator fluid to exit the catheter from the lumen. The catheter system may include an optical fiber having one or more sensors thereon for sensing light reflected by blood particles in a body vessel lumen. A blood flow rate may be determined based on the sensed light reflected by blood particles in the body vessel lumen. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119725 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING BODILY FUNCTION MEASUREMENTS USING A MOBILE DEVICE - Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for obtaining at least one bodily function measurement are presented. A mobile device includes an outer body sized to be portable for user, a processor contained within the outer body, and a plurality of sensors physically coupled to the outer body. The sensors are configured to obtain a first measurement indicative of blood volume and a second measurement indicative of heart electrical activity in response to a user action. A blood pressure measurement is determined based on the first measurement and the second measurement. The sensors also include electrodes where a portion of a user's body positioned between the electrodes completes a circuit and a measurement to provide at least one measure of impedance associated with the user's body. A hydration level measurement is determined based on the measure of impedance. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119726 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a sensor, an acquisition module, an estimation module, and a transmission controller. The sensor is configured to detect biomedical data of a user. The acquisition module is configured to acquire first and second biomedical data detected by the sensor. The estimation module is configured to estimate the user's status based on the first biomedical data. The transmission controller is configured to transmit the second biomedical data to an external apparatus at a timing in accordance with the user's estimated status. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119727 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEART AND LUNG SOUNDS AUSCULTATION AND TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS - The present invention is an esophageal stethoscope with a temperature sensor and earpiece. An esophageal stethoscope has a tube with a first end and a second end, where a sound-transmitting hydrophobic cuff covers the first end of the tube. The first end of the tube has a plurality of lateral openings and a thermistor extending from the first end but within the cuff. The second end of the tube is attached to a connector and has a temperature sensor sub-assembly that extends out of the second end and is connected to the thermistor. A monoscope tube is attached to the connector at a first end and has a memory foam earpiece at a second end. The monoscope tube also preferably has a clip near the earpiece. To facilitate sound transmission, monoscope tubes of different ID sizes are used. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119728 | HEALTH MONITOR - Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for monitoring and evaluating exercise-related activities performed by a subject. A health monitor comprising an accelerometer, at least one physiological sensor, and digital processor is configured to be supported by a subject and identify an activity type (e.g., running, biking, swimming) from among a plurality of different activities. The health monitor is further configured to determine from motion data and/or cardiac data levels of health benefits received from the exercise. The health benefits may be based on standards established by recognizable health entities, so that the reported health benefits are less susceptible to errors associated with conventional step counting. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119729 | ACTIVE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF HEART FAILURE - Methods, devices, and processor-readable storage media are provided for the diagnosis of heart failure. One method includes collecting, using an implantable device, reference episodes; generating an in-suspicion model-cycle and an off-suspicion model-cycle based on the reference episodes; and determining whether to generate a heart failure alert, based on a difference between the in-suspicion model-cycle and the off-suspicion model-cycle. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119730 | Method and Apparatus for Determining Cardiac Performance in a Patient with a Conductance Catheter - An apparatus for determining cardiac performance in the patient. The apparatus includes a conductance catheter for measuring conductance and blood volume in a heart chamber of the patient. The apparatus includes a processor for determining instantaneous volume of the ventricle by applying a non-linear relationship between the measured conductance and the volume of blood in the heart chamber to identify mechanical strength of the chamber. The processor is in communication with the conductance catheter. Methods for determining cardiac performance in a patient. Apparatuses for determining cardiac performance in a patient. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119731 | COGNITIVE FUNCTION TESTING SYSTEM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION ESTIMATION SYSTEM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION TESTING METHOD, AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION ESTIMATION METHOD - Provided is a cognitive function testing system capable of efficiently and objectively measuring cognitive functions related to, for example, ADHD and easily collecting detailed data. In addition, a cognitive function estimation system is provided to enable estimating and determining the probability of an individual having a disorder such as ADHD after the cognitive functions related to, for example, ADHD have been efficiently and objectively measured. In contrast to the conventional Stroop interference test that uses paper, one problem is displayed on one screen, and not only the correctness result of the problem for the test subject, but also coordinate information for when the test subject responds by manipulating a touch panel display, are recorded in a problem answer table. Furthermore, an estimation calculation based on a learning algorithm can be used to estimate the degree of cognitive function of the test subject. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119732 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN INTERPRETED RECOVERY SCORE - A system for providing an interpreted recovery score includes an apparatus for providing an interpreted recovery score. The apparatus includes a fatigue level module that detects a fatigue level. In addition, the apparatus includes a dynamic recovery profile module that creates and updates a dynamic recovery profile based on an archive. The archive includes historical information about the fatigue level. The apparatus also includes an interpreted recovery score module that creates and updates an interpreted recovery score based on the fatigue level and the dynamic recovery profile. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119733 | System and Method of Evaluating an Association Between a Wireless Sensor and a Monitored Patient - Systems and methods of evaluating an association between a wireless sensor and a monitored patient include a plurality of peripheral electronic devices each having a wireless communication system and a sensor. A processor receives measured physiological parameter data from the peripheral electronic devices and establishes an association status between each of the peripheral electronic devices and the monitored patient based upon identified characteristics in the physiological parameter data. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119734 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAM MEASURING APPARATUS AND SYNTHESIZED ELECTROCARDIOGRAM GENERATING METHOD - An electrocardiogram measuring apparatus includes: a population coefficient calculating unit which calculates: first population coefficients; and second population coefficients; a personal coefficient calculating unit which calculates: first personal coefficients; and second personal coefficients; and a lead deriving unit which: calculates first personal coefficients of a specific subject based on: a relationship between a magnitude of a ratio of the first population coefficients to the second population coefficients, and a magnitude of a ratio of the first personal coefficients to the second personal coefficients; and second personal coefficients of the specific subject which are calculated based on A leads of the specific subject, the A leads being acquired by electrocardiogram measurement; and synthesizes B leads of the specific subject by using the first personal coefficients of the specific subject. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119735 | Cardiac Mapping System And Method For Bi-Directional Activation Detection Of Electrograms - In a system and computer implemented method for mapping of an anatomic structure and bi-directional activation detection of electrograms such as atrial and/or ventricular electrograms, both positive and negative deflections of an electrogram signal are analyzed over an analysis time period of the signal. At least one characteristic of the electrogram signal is determined based at least in part on analyzing both positive and negative deflections of the signal over the analysis time period. The determined at least one characteristic of the atrial electrogram signal is then associated with a generated three-dimensional model of the anatomic structure. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119736 | Heartbeat Detection and Categorization - An automatic method for detecting heartbeats of a patient from two or more selected ECG signals, the method comprising: (a) determining a velocity for each of the selected signals; (b) summing together absolute values of each of the velocities; (c) comparing the sum with a threshold T having a value about one-half of an expected maximum value of the sum; and (d) if the sum is greater than the threshold T and if elapsed time since an immediately-previous heartbeat detection is greater than a preset refractory period t | 2015-04-30 |
20150119737 | Heartbeat Categorization - An automatic method for categorizing heartbeats using two or more selected ECG signals, the method comprising, when a heartbeat has been detected, the steps of: (a) determining a signal velocity for each selected signal at a categorization fiducial time t | 2015-04-30 |
20150119738 | System and Method for Analyzing Biological Signals and Generating Electrophyisology Maps - A method of generating a cardiac electrophysiology map includes receiving a reference biological signal and an electrical signal indicative of electrical activity at a location on a patient's heart. Using a graphical user interface, a practitioner designates at least two trigger point icons, one upward-pointing and one downward-pointing, on a graphical representation of the reference biological signal (e.g., a waveform). By pairing one upward-pointing icon with one downward-pointing icon, a plurality of triggering criteria are defined. Electrophysiology data points are captured and/or added to the electrophysiology map when the triggering criteria are satisfied. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119739 | Use of Patterns in Processing on Mobile Monitoring Device and Computer System - An arrangement may include a first system provided by a mobile device for processing ECG data representative of a beating heart. The mobile device may be adapted to execute a process for using at least one pattern to detect a notable finding in the ECG data and for sending the notable finding to a second system. The second system may be adapted to execute a process for analyzing the notable finding, for determining at least one new pattern to send to the mobile device, and for sending the at least one new pattern to the mobile device. The at least one new pattern may also include a rule that includes a set of conditions and an action to perform if the set of conditions is met. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119740 | WHOLE-BODY PLETYSMOGRAPHY SYSTEM FOR THE CONTINUOUS CHARACTERIZATION OF SLEEP AND BREATHING IN A MOUSE - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a device for whole-body plethysmography (WBP) of a mouse for the continuous characterization of sleep and breathing. The inherent limitations of standard WBP are addressed to enable the continuous recording of validated measures of tidal volume, tidal airflow, and respiratory effort surrogate in an unrestrained, unanesthetized mouse. The addition of standard EEG and EMG recording technology allows for respiratory patterns to be fully characterized during sleep and wakefulness. The present invention also allows for the demonstration of the development of dynamic upper airway obstruction [inspiratory flow limitation (IFL)] during sleep in a susceptible, obese murine strain. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119741 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING SLEEP QUALITY - A method of distinguishing sleep period states that a person experiences during a sleep period, the method comprising: using a non-contact microphone to acquire a sleep sound signal representing sounds made by a person during sleep; segmenting the sleep sound signals into epochs; generating a sleep sound feature vector for each epoch; providing a first model that gives a probability that a given sleep period state experienced by the person in a given epoch exhibits a given sleep sound feature vector; providing a second model that gives a probability that a first sleep period state associated with a first epoch transitions to a second sleep period state associated with a subsequent second epoch; and processing the feature vectors using the first and second models to determine a sleep period state of the person from a plurality of possible sleep period states for each of the epochs. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119742 | NASAL OXYGEN MASK AND BREATHING CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY - A nasal mask assembly including a nasal mask with a dome shaped body. The dome shaped body has an inner rim and an outer surface. The inner rim has a rounded triangular shape and a tube connector extends from the outer surface. The inner rim is configured such that a bottom portion thereof sits on or above the patient's upper lip while an upper portion thereof extends across the bridge of the patient's nose. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119743 | Piezoelectric Beam Bending Actuated Device for Measuring Respiratory System Impedance - An actuator ( | 2015-04-30 |
20150119744 | SPIROMETER - A turbine spirometer comprises a breathing tube into which is subject is to breath and a vane to be driven by the subject's breath. The breathing tube has a first axis A-A at its opening in the direction of air flow and the vane rotates about a second axis B-B. The first A-A and second B-B axes are inclined to one another at angle of around 100 degrees such that in use the axis of rotation B-B is substantially vertical. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119745 | METHOD FOR CHARACTERISING THE PHYSIOLOGICAL STATE OF A PATIENT FROM THE ANALYSIS OF THE CEREBRAL ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY OF SAID PATIENT, AND MONITORING DEVICE APPLYING SAID METHOD - The invention relates to a method for detecting a physiological state of a patient deviating from a reference physiological state, in which, after having determined, in each of Q frequency bands, R reference matrices PR | 2015-04-30 |
20150119746 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DETECTING SEIZURES - A system and method for detecting and analyzing the characteristics of seizures, such as tonic-clonic seizures, comprising at least one processor unit capable of recording a signal from a sensor unit, one or more analysis modules configured to analyze the recorded signal, one or more evaluation modules configured to evaluate the output signals from the analysis modules. A first analysis module is configured to analyze the recorded signal within a first frequency band, and a second analysis module is configured to analyze the recorded signal within a second frequency band, and the evaluation module is configured to calculate the ratio between the two output signals from the analysis modules. The system includes a seizure detection module configured to detect a seizure and a time-point extraction module configured to determine at least one starting point and an end point of the seizure. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119747 | System and Method for Acquisition of Biopotential Signals With Electrode-Tissue Impedance Measurement - A system for the acquisition of biopotential signals, comprising at least a first electrode configured for detecting a biopotential signal within a signal bandwidth of interest and being connected to an impedance detection module that provides a first electrode voltage. The impedance detection module comprises a current generation circuit connected in parallel to an amplifier. The current generation circuit comprises an AC current generator configured to generate a first current signal through the first electrode. The first current signal has a frequency outside of the signal bandwidth of interest. The current generation circuit also comprising a capacitor connected between the input of the amplifier and the AC current generator so as to isolate the AC current generator from the amplifier input at the signal bandwidth of interest. The system also including a signal processor configured to calculate a component value of a first and a second electrode-tissue impedance based on a difference between the first electrode voltage and a second electrode voltage. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119748 | SYSTEM FOR MEASURING AND ANALYZING OCULAR TEMPERATURE, RECEIVING ANALYZER AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A system is used to measure, record and analyze ocular surface temperature. The system comprises a contact lens and a receiving analyzer. The contact lens includes a temperature sensing device and a signal transmitting device. The temperature sensing device obtains data by measuring ocular surface temperature, and the signal transmitting device transmits the data through wireless signals. The receiving analyzer includes a signal receiving unit and an analyzing unit. The signal receiving unit receives the wireless signals, and based on the wireless signals, the analyzing unit analyzes and determines whether the ocular surface temperature is normal. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119749 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING FERTILITY USING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein for monitoring a woman's fertility status by tracking basal body temperature and one or more primary indicia of fertility. In accordance with certain aspects of the present teachings, an integrated software application on the user's personal, portable electronic device enables the user to quickly and consistently track various indicia of fertility in order to successfully practice the Fertility Awareness Method. Moreover, the integrated application can provide accurate fertility determinations and relevant information for practicing the method so as to improve the likelihood for conception or contraception. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119750 | SYSTEM FOR MEASURING AND ANALYZING OCULAR TEMPERATURE, RECEIVING ANALYZER AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A system is used to measure, record and analyze ocular surface temperature. The system comprises an ocular temperature measurement apparatus and a receiving analyzer. The ocular temperature measurement apparatus includes a temperature sensing device and a signal transmitting device. The temperature sensing device obtains data by measuring ocular surface temperature, and the signal transmitting device transmits the data through wireless signals. The receiving analyzer includes a signal receiving unit and an analyzing unit. The signal receiving unit receives the wireless signals, and based on the wireless signals, the analyzing unit analyzes and determines whether the ocular surface temperature is normal. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119751 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SENSING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS DURING STIMULATION THERAPY - Devices and methods provide for the sensing of physiological signals during stimulation therapy by preventing stimulation waveform artifacts from being passed through to the amplification of the sensed physiological signal. Thus, the amplifiers are not adversely affected by the stimulation waveform and can provide for successful sensing of physiological signals between stimulation waveform pulses. A blanking switch may be used to blank the stimulation waveform artifacts where the blanking switch is operated in a manner synchronized with the stimulation waveform so that conduction in the sensing path is blocked during the stimulation pulse as well as during other troublesome artifacts such as a peak of a recharge pulse. A limiter may be used to limit the amplitude of the sensed signal, and hence the stimulation artifacts, that are passed to the amplifier without any synchronization of the limiter to the stimulation waveform. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119752 | IMPLANTABLE BIO-PRESSURE TRANSPONDER - An implantable subcutaneous device to measure internal body pressure and wirelessly transmit information corresponding to the measured internal body pressure, including a pressure sensor to sense pressure of a particular region of a body of a patient and output a pressure signal corresponding to the sensed pressure, an encoder to receive the pressure signal and encode a signal to produce a sensor information signal to be transmitted to an ex vivo receiver, a transceiver to receive the sensor information signal from the encoder and transmit the sensor information signal to the ex vivo receiver, and a biocompatible housing in which to enclose the pressure sensor, encoder, and transceiver. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119753 | BURR HOLE MOUNTED STEREOTACTIC BIOPSY DEVICE - A device for performing a biopsy on a brain is disclosed. The device includes a mount adapted for attachment to a burr hole on the skull of a patient. The mount has a body with a threaded surface and a cup-shaped surface forming a socket. The surface at the bottom of the socket defines a surgical aperture. A first arm extends away from the body, and has one fiducial marker. A second arm extends away from the body and has two spaced-apart fiducial markers. An instrument guide has a tubular body with a ball joint at one end with and an instrument insertion opening at an opposite end, configured to receive an instrument therethrough. The ball joint inserts into the socket, allowing the instrument guide to be positioned to a desired angle. A locking cup is attached to the body to secure the instrument in a fixed position. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119754 | STEERABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A steerable medical device is used to controllably introduce a guidewire or other medical instrument into a body of a patient and direct placement of the guidewire or other medical instrument in the body of the patient. The steerable medical device can include an elongated member, a steering mechanism, and an attachment member. The elongated member extends along a longitudinal axis and comprises a deflectable distal portion that is deflectable off of the longitudinal axis. The steering mechanism is adapted to control longitudinal and rotational movement of the elongated member and to control off-axis deflection of its deflectable portion. The attachment member is removably couplable to another medical device. The attachment member is moveably coupled to the steering mechanism and the elongated member. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119755 | SKIN SURFACE SAMPLING SYSTEM - The present invention provides a skin surface sampling device in which a supply tube and a recovery tube are housed in an elongated hand-holdable tubular sleeve, the sleeve having upper and lower ends positioned along a longitudinal axis and the lower end being provided with a sampling head; in which: the supply tube is adapted to convey liquid from a liquid source to the sampling head; the recovery tube is adapted to convey liquid from the sampling head to a liquid collection vessel; the sampling head has a planar surface adapted for application to the surface of the skin to form a contact therewith during sampling; the planar surface has a liquid entry port adapted for liquid communication with the supply tube and a liquid exit port adapted for liquid communication with the recovery tube; and characterised in that: the liquid entry port and the liquid exit port are connected via a guide channel which is adapted to guide liquid from the liquid entry port, along the surface of the skin for the elution of materials on the skin surface, and then to the liquid exit port for recovery. The device can be used in a rapid and non-invasive system of skin surface sampling, enabling the sampling of a wide range of compounds (including but not limited to VOCs and SVOCs) from the surface of the skin, and which can be used over all areas of the body. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119756 | URINE SAMPLING DEVICE - A urine sampling device including: a housing including a urine sampling chamber, the housing of the urine sampling device being arranged such that the urine sampling device can be associated with a hygiene absorbent product, and the urine sampling device includes an inlet for said fluid, wherein said chamber includes a dry gel that can be swelled by urine, and wherein said urine sampling device possesses the ability to preserve a bacteria content from a urine sampled in the device, either by means of the properties of the dry gel in itself and/or by providing a preservative in the dry gel. A hygiene absorbent product and a urine examination kit. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119757 | COIL BODY AND GUIDE WIRE - A coil body has high flexibility, satisfactorily tracks a complicated shape, and remarkably transmits fine vibrations occurring on a part of the coil body. A guide wire uses the coil body. The coil body is formed by helically winding a stranded wire including a plurality of stranded element wires. The stranded wire has a first gap as a hollow at the center of the stranded wire. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119758 | BIOACOUSTIC SENSOR WITH ACTIVE NOISE CORRECTION - A bioacoustic sensor assembly is described including a transducer generating an acoustic signal and an actuator configured to deform a portion of the transducer to increase a signal-to-noise ratio of the acoustic signal. The disclosure also provides methods and systems for reducing the impact of noise vibrations at the transducer. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119759 | Impact Sensing Mouth Guard and Method - A mouth guard senses concussive forces, calculates risk factors for head injury, and displays status of risk and potential injury. The mouth guard may be used to identify, treat and prevent exacerbating injury. The mouth guard can be programmed with biometric data to better calculate and anticipate impact thresholds and more precisely predict and prevent injury. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119760 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SMART ACTIVITY SCORE - A system for providing a smart activity score includes an apparatus for providing a smart activity score. The apparatus includes a movement monitoring module that monitors a movement to determine a metabolic loading associated with the movement during a score period. The apparatus also includes a period activity score module that creates and updates a period activity score based on the metabolic loading and the movement. The period activity score is created and updated for the score period. In addition, the apparatus includes a smart activity score module that creates and updates a smart activity score by aggregating a set of period activity scores. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119761 | TREATMENT DEVICE - A treatment device includes a treatment portion, a transmission portion and a moment shift portion. The treatment portion transmits ultrasonic vibration. The length of the treatment portion is shorter than ¼ of a wavelength of the ultrasonic vibration. The transmission portion has one end at a node position where the first generated node from the distal end of the treatment portion appears, and is located closer to a proximal side than the node position. The length of the transmission portion is ¼ of the wavelength. The moment shift portion is located between the treatment portion and the transmission portion. An average of I | 2015-04-30 |
20150119762 | ULTRASONIC VIBRATION TREATMENT DEVICE - A treatment device is constituted of: an ultrasonic vibration element unit; a probe unit that can be attached or detached by rotating the ultrasonic vibration element unit, transmits ultrasonic vibration generated by the ultrasonic vibration element unit to a distal end side, and gives a treatment; a handle unit that has the probe unit penetrating therethrough and is configured to hold the probe unit so that its distal end extends; and a protruding portion provided to prevent the probe unit and the handle unit from relatively revolving around an axis of the probe, the handle unit including the probe unit that transmits the ultrasonic vibration and being attachable to/detachable from the ultrasonic vibration element unit. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119763 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT OF TISSUE USING HIGH INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND THERAPY - Methods and systems for non-invasive treatment of tissue using high intensity focused ultrasound (“HIFU”) therapy. A method of non-invasively treating tissue in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology, for example, can include positioning a focal plane of an ultrasound source at a target site in tissue. The ultrasound source can be configured to emit HIFU waves. The method can further include pulsing ultrasound energy from the ultrasound source toward the target site, and generating shock waves in the tissue to induce boiling of the tissue at the target site within milliseconds. The boiling of the tissue at least substantially emulsifies the tissue. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119764 | Knee Orthosis - An orthosis for stretching tissue around a joint of a patient between first and second relatively pivotable body portions. The orthosis includes a first arm member affixable to the first body portion and including a first extension member extending therefrom. A second arm member affixable to the second body portion is also included and has a second extension member having an arcuate shape extending therefrom. A third arm member including a third extension member having an arcuate shape extending therefrom is interposed between the first and second arm members. The third extension member is slidably connected to the first arm member and the second extension member is operatively connected to the third arm members, such that the second arm members travel along an arcuate path defined by the second extension member when the second arm member is moved from a first position to a second position relative to the first and third arm members. Furthermore, the position of the third arm member can be securedly adjusted relative the first arm member. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119765 | Multi-Mode Massage Device Using Biofeedback - The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for multi-mode personal massaging including a sensor unit configured to detect one or more biofeedback signals from a user of a personal massaging device or a partner. The system can further include a controller configured to analyze the one or more biofeedback signals, and determine one or more corresponding and modifiable outputs stored in a memory, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. The system can further include a massaging unit configured to output the one or more outputs determined by the controller, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119766 | MULTI-MODE MASSAGE DEVICE USING BIOFEEDBACK - The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for multi-mode personal massaging including a sensor unit configured to detect one or more biofeedback signals from a user of a personal massaging device or a partner. The system can further include a controller configured to analyze the one or more biofeedback signals, and determine one or more corresponding and modifiable outputs stored in a memory, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. The system can further include a massaging unit configured to output the one or more outputs determined by the controller, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119767 | DEVICE AND METHODS FO TREATING NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - Provided are methods of treating or improving neurological conditions and/or outcomes thereof in a subject afflicted with a neurological condition. The methods include placement of a device comprising at least two calibrated, differential disturbances or protuberances under the subject's foot. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119768 | Autonomous Mechanical CPR Device - An autonomous mechanical CPR device is disclosed having a CPR unit attached to a free-standing support assembly. In operation, a victim is placed in the support assembly such that the CPR unit can compress the victim's chest. The CPR device is preferably portable, and it provides the recommended depth of chest compression at the recommended rate. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119769 | WEARABLE RHYTHMIC DEVICE - A wearable rhythmic device and method for imparting vibrational rhythms to the wearer is described. The device generally includes wearable band having a housing connected thereto, and a rhythm and vibration mechanism contained within the housing. Use of the device may induce different states of mind and physiological states in a wearer, varying from active and energetic alertness to relaxation. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119770 | MULTI-MODE MASSAGE DEVICE USING BIOFEEDBACK - The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for multi-mode personal massaging including a sensor unit configured to detect one or more biofeedback signals from a user of a personal massaging device or a partner. The system can further include a controller configured to analyze the one or more biofeedback signals, and determine one or more corresponding and modifiable outputs stored in a memory, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. The system can further include a massaging unit configured to output the one or more outputs determined by the controller, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119771 | Device and method for trigger point massage therapy - A trigger point massage therapy device for well-controlled trigger point therapy, suitable for long-term use by a health practitioner with minimal risk of pain or injury, can include a main body with a handle, rubberized grips, a connection pin, that can connect to a pressure point base with a pressure point tip, whereon can further be installed additional pressure point tips in different sizes; a pressure sensor, a step-vibration component, an electro-motor; and additionally heating, ultra sound, electrical stimulation, infrared, and cold laser light components. The device can further include a control unit, which can be used for programming and controlling the functions of the device. Also described is a method for trigger point massage therapy, including measuring a pressure, adjusting the pressure, holding the pressure, rotating/unwinding, vibrating, and increasing the pressure. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119772 | EQUINE EXERCISE BOOT ASSEMBLY AND ICE SPA - A boot assembly and method that simulates, in a static equine animal (stalled or hauled), the natural mechanical action of walking or other gaited exercise. The assembly has a boot, containing a shock absorbing pad that is fitted with dual pulsing bladders disposed under or inside the shock absorbing pad. Pressuring and relaxing the pulsing bladder in the bottom of the boot rhythmically pushes against the sole and frog and against the toe of the equine hoof in much the same way that the hoof is exercised when the animal is moving. The pulsing action helps stimulate blood flow through the hoof and is beneficial to shod, injured, and transported horses. The assembly may be fitted on one or more hooves, and may be automated to provide timing and sequencing to simulate different gaits of the animal. In some aspects the assembly is disc posed in an ice boot or ice spa boot to also provide cryotherapy as well as simulated exercise. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119773 | Tissue Compression Device with Multi-Chamber Bladder - Tissue compression devices including a multi-chamber bladder that is retained within the tissue compression device, with the multi-chamber bladder being positioned in a bladder orifice in a base of a compression device body. The multi-chamber bladder includes at least one upper chamber located above the base and at least one lower chamber located below the base. The lower chamber is located between the base and a selected location on a patient when the compression device is positioned over selected tissue such as, e.g., a radial artery, as described herein. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119774 | Protective Limb Wrap - A protective wrap for a bandage or wound site is provided, wherein the wrap comprises a water impermeable and elastic material that shrouds a portion of a wearer's limb from moisture while showering. The device comprises an elongated wrap body having a pair of ends and an upper and lower edge. A first and second tie strap is disposed the wrap body and on the upper and lower edge, respectively. Along one end and along the interior surface of the wrap is a moisture absorbing material, while along a portion of the upper end is a second length of moisture absorbing material. The second length is also disposed on the interior surface and extends a portion or the substantial entirety of the upper edge length. The wearer places the wrap body around a limb and over an affected area, wherein the tie straps secure the wrap in place. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119775 | STABILIZING ANKLE BRACE - Disclosed are ankle braces with heat moldable stays that provide inversion and eversion support. The stays include heat formable ankle regions to conform to the malleolus of the user's ankle. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119776 | SPLINT ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - A splint assembly comprising a first section with at least one compartment and one or more rigid members positioned within the at least one compartment, the one or more rigid members providing a rigid dimensional axis and at least one flexible dimensional axis; and at least one second section configured to couple with the first section, the at least one second section comprising at least one compartment and one or more rigid members positioned within the at least one compartment, so that the at least one second section has a rigid dimensional axis and at least one flexible dimensional axis; and at least one attachment member is operatively coupled to the at least one second section. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119777 | BRACE AND TENSION SPRINGS FOR A BRACE - A brace for augmenting extension of a user's limb about a joint comprises an upper arm pivotably attached to a lower arm. At least one compression element is attached to at least one of the upper and lower arms, and a substantially inelastic tensioning element is affixed to the other of the upper and lower arms over at least one tensioning member. Applying a force to bend the brace to a flexed position loads the compression element, and upon removal of the flexing force the compression element applies a restoring force to urge the brace back to the extended position. The compression element may comprise a hydraulic tension spring comprising at least one cylinder having a sealed portion defining a liquid containment space, and a piston comprising a compressing portion having a smaller diameter than the cylinder and extending axially through a hydraulic seal into the liquid containment space. A guide for maintaining the piston oriented axially relative to the frame maintains piston alignment so that when the frame is fixed in place and tension is applied to the tensioning member, the compressing portion of the piston rod intrudes further into the liquid containment space, compressing the hydraulic fluid and loading the spring. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119778 | Orthotic strapping system - An orthotic strapping system that loosens all or a portion of a strap by capturing the angular movement of an orthotic joint to move the attachment point of the strap. This can be done with cabling or by using rotating cams and rigid linkages to connect them. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119779 | POSTURE LOOP - A posture loop includes an elastic cable having two end portions secured together to form an endless loop, and a retainer bridge engaged between two segments of the elastic cable for separating the segments of the elastic cable from each other and for forming an eight (8)-shaped structure for the posture loop and for engaging onto shoulder portions of a user, a buckle is secured to the first end portion of the elastic cable, and a latch is secured to the second end portion of the elastic cable, and the latch is engageable with the buckle for securing the first end portion and the second end portion of the elastic cable together in order to form an endless loop. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119780 | Feedback System For Brace-Based Equipment - A system and method for measuring and/or monitoring compliance and/or quality of brace usage is provided that includes one or more straps, one or more assemblies interacting with the one or more straps, and measurement mechanism(s) associated with the strap/assembly combination to generate information related to compliance and/or quality of brace usage. The systems and methods may be retrofit to existing scoliosis braces and may be used to transmit information to remote devices and/or processors. In addition, information concerning compliance and/or quality of brace usage may be communicated to a user and/or health care provider(s), e.g., through one or more signaling elements such as aural, visual and/or haptic signaling elements associated with the at least one assembly. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119781 | APPARATUS HAVING BRACE ASSEMBLY FOR MUSCLE - An apparatus includes a brace assembly and a force-application assembly. The brace assembly includes a muscle-origin portion configured to connect proximate to a muscle origin of a muscle. The brace assembly also includes a muscle-insertion portion configured to connect proximate to a muscle insertion of the muscle. The force-application assembly is configured to connect to the muscle-origin portion and the muscle-insertion portion. The force-application assembly is also configured to extend between the muscle-origin portion and the muscle-insertion portion once coupled to do just so. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119782 | Buddy Hug - The toe wrap is a new, efficient and fashionably designed toe cast that replaces the traditional method of using tape to stabilize and immobilize a broken toe(s), in a fashionable way, and allow users to accessorize with their attire. The toe wrap wraps around or “hugs” the injured toe and its “buddy toe” (neighboring toe(s)). The interior consists of a soft foam cushion for comfort around the toe(s). The exterior consists of a firm and soft Velcro for stabilization, flexibility and adjust-ability that enables the perfect fit around the toes. The toe wrap is similar to a jewelry piece or decorative accessory, and contains various selections of jewels, glitter, quotes and phrases, patterns and colors, and pictures that enhance the appeal, and allows users of both genders to accessorize and match their attire with various designed toe wraps. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119783 | Method of Preparation of Polysaccharide Fibres, Wound Covers that Contain Them, Method of Manufacturing of Wound Covers, and Apparatus for Preparation of Polysaccharide Fibres - The invention relates to the method of the preparation of polysaccharide fibers based on hyaluronic acid, a compound comprising hyaluronic acid and metal ions, schizophylan, chitin/chitosan-glucan complex, a compound comprising chitin/chitosan-glucan complex and metal ions, internal mixture of chitin and chitosan, a compound comprising internal mixture of chitin and metal ions, sodium alginate, potassium alginate, ammonium alginate, xanthane, xanthane sodium salt, xanthane potassium salt, oxycellulose, oxycellulose sodium salt, oxycellulose potassium salt, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose sodium salt, and carboxymethyl cellulose potassium salt, or a mixture of polysaccharides, in a non-stationary coagulation bath. Further the invention relates to covers of internal and external wounds and skin defects based on these fibers, and a method of production thereof, and the apparatus for the preparation of polysaccharide fibers. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119784 | Cerumen Cleaner (Earwax Cleaning Device) - Most cotton swabs, that currently exist, are not designed for cleaning the external ear canal. The risk of eardrum perforation and/or earwax impaction is too great. This invention is unique in the sense that it is specially designed to clean the external ear canal. It is precisely designed to fit the external ear canal by measuring 2.54 centimeters in length, which is the size of the average adult ear canal. It is also distinctively designed in the sense that is utilizes the antiseptic effects of hydrogen peroxide to dissolve earwax (cerumen), and cleanse the ear of harmful bacteria. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119785 | EAR WAX CLEANING DEVICE - Some embodiments of the present invention include a device for cleaning earwax from an ear canal, the device having a tube with a distal end and a proximal end, an absorbent tip attached to the distal end of the tube, a bulb attached to the proximal end of the tube, and a volume of hydrogen peroxide positioned within the bulb. The tube may be sealed with a diaphragm preventing the hydrogen peroxide from flowing down the tube into the absorbent tip. The diaphragm may be capable of rupturing upon an external force being applied to the bulb causing the cleaning solution to flow from the bulb through the tube and into the absorbent tip. A length of the tube may be shorter than an average adult's external ear canal. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119786 | Method of Device Attachment to a Biological Surface - A device and means of attaching an implantable drainage lumen, catheter, or other device to an internal bodily surface, such as the peritoneum, is generally indicated by a biocompatible material or mesh fabric connected to a lumen, catheter, or other mechanical or electrical device whereby the biocompatible material or mesh may be surgically affixed to a tissue or organ by means of sutures, tacks, screws, tissue infusion or adhesion or other means in order to secure an internal drainage, or mechanical/electrical system or component for the prevention of migration or non-optimal CSF reabsorption after installation. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119787 | DELIVERING OCULAR IMPLANTS INTO THE EYE - A method of deploying an ocular implant into Schlemm's canal of an eye. The method includes the steps of inserting a distal end of a cannula through a cornea of the eye and into an anterior chamber of the eye, the cannula having a distal opening extending from the distal end and through a side wall; placing the distal opening of the cannula into fluid communication with Schlemm's canal; advancing the ocular implant distally through the cannula with a delivery tool engaged with the ocular implant, a proximal portion of the ocular implant engaging the delivery tool proximal to a distal portion of the delivery tool; and disengaging the ocular implant and the delivery tool when the proximal portion of the ocular implant reaches the cannula distal opening. The invention also includes a system for practicing the method. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119788 | BIOPHOTONIC COMPOSITIONS, KITS AND METHODS - The present disclosure provides biophotonic topical compositions, kits and their uses. In particular, the biophotonic compositions of the present disclosure are substantially resistant to leaching such that very low amounts of chromophore(s) present in the biophotonic composition leach out of the composition. The biophotonic compositions and their uses are useful for promoting wound healing and skin rejuvenation, as well as treating acne and various skin disorders. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119789 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR BIOPHOTONIC BONE RECONSTRUCTION - Biophotonic compositions comprising a photoactivator, a calcium phosphate mineral, hyaluronic acid and optionally glucosamine are disclosed. Said compositions have utility in the augmentation, repair and/or regeneration of bone when used in conjunction with actinic light of a wavelength absorbed by the photoactivator. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119790 | IMPLANTABLE SYSTEM TO TRANSVASCULARLY STIMULATE NERVE - This document discusses, among other things, apparatus, systems, and methods for transvascularly stimulation of a nerve or nerve trunk. In an example, an apparatus is configured to transvascularly stimulate a nerve trunk through a blood vessel. The apparatus includes an expandable electrode that is chronically implantable in a blood vessel proximate a nerve trunk. The expandable electrode is configured to abut a predetermined surface area of the vessel wall along a predetermined length of the vessel. An electrical lead is coupled to the expandable electrode. An implantable pulse generator is coupled to the lead and configured to deliver an electrical stimulation signal to the electrode through the lead. in an example method, an electrical signal is delivered from an implanted medical device to an electrode chronically implanted in a blood vessel proximate a nerve trunk to transvascularly deliver neural stimulation from the electrode to the nerve trunk. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119791 | Electrode with Movable Insertion Stopper - A cochlear implant electrode includes an electrode carrier having an electrode array with a groove disposed in a longitudinal direction along the electrode carrier, and a stopper positioned around the electrode carrier. The stopper has a protrusion on its inner surface that is configured to be positioned within the groove such that the stopper is movable with respect to the electrode carrier and a skirt disposed on a portion of its outer surface. Another configuration includes an electrode carrier having an electrode array with grooves disposed in a transverse direction along the electrode carrier, and a stopper positioned around the electrode carrier and configured to be positioned within each groove and movable with respect to the electrode carrier. The stopper has a skirt disposed on a portion of its outer surface. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119792 | LIGHT DEGRADABLE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR OCULAR THERAPY - A system and method for delivering a payload to ocular tissue includes a solution of light-degradable nanoparticles encapsulating the payload. The solution may be introduced to the ocular tissue by way of injection or through a contact lens into which the solution is embedded. A light source delivers a beam of light to the ocular tissue at the location where the solution was introduced to initiate breakdown of the particles, releasing the payload. The light source may be a laser, LED, LCD or arc lamp emitting in the ultraviolet light range. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119793 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING A NEUROMUSCULAR DEFECT - A method is provided for treating a neuromuscular defect in a subject. One step of the method includes locating a target nerve. After locating the target nerve, a treatment probe is provided. The treatment probe includes an elongated body member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes an energy delivery mechanism for stimulating or ablating the target nerve, a monitoring mechanism, and a fluid aspiration/delivery mechanism. Next, the target nerve is verified as an appropriate target for ablation by stimulating and then monitoring the target nerve via the energy delivery mechanism and the monitoring mechanism, respectively. After verifying the target nerve, a tumescent fluid is injected into the tissue surrounding the target nerve. An electric current is then delivered to the energy delivery mechanism to substantially ablate the target nerve. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119794 | METHODS TO REGULATE POLARIZATION AND ENHANCE FUNCTION OF CELLS - Methods and compositions to controllably regulate cells at a target site. A quantum dot-targeting agent complex is administered to a patient in need of therapy, and the complex is stimulated using an implanted fiber optic system. In embodiments, the system includes an electrical sensor that detects and monitors electrical activity of the stimulated controllably regulated cells, and relays this information to a controller that can regulate further stimulation. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119795 | FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS - A hysteroscopic fluid management system includes a saline source with an electrolyte concentration, at least one pressure mechanism for circulating saline to and from a targeted site and through a filter having filter characteristics back to the source, and a controller. The controller provides a saline inflow in a first flow path to the site and a saline outflow in a second flow path from the site through the filter and back to the source at a controlled flow rate. A diagnostic or therapeutic procedure is performed at the site in the presence of the saline. The filter characteristics and the controlled flow rate are selected to (1) cause substantially no change in the electrolyte concentration in the saline, (2) to prevent hemolysis of greater than 5% of filtered red blood cells exposed to the saline, and/or (3) to minimize effect on prothrombin time of plasma exposed to the filter. | 2015-04-30 |
20150119796 | Anti-Lockup Thread Attachment Mechanism and Method of Use Thereof - The present teachings provide thread attachment mechanisms each having an internal and an external threaded portion. The internal and external threaded portions are configured to engage with each other to form an attachment. The thread attachment mechanism in the present teachings further include an anti-lockup feature. The present teachings further provide a cardiac implant engaged with a delivery catheter devices through a thread attachment mechanism having an anti-lockup feature of the present teachings. In one embodiment, the anti-lockup feature prevents the implant from being overly tightened to the delivery catheter. In another embodiment, the anti-lockup feature allows the implant to be released from the delivery catheter in a predictable and controlled manlier. Another aspect of the present teachings provides methods of using a threaded attaching mechanism of the present teachings to deliver, deploy, and release a cardiac implant. | 2015-04-30 |