23rd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 57 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140155762 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING SUBAUDIBLE CARDIAC VIBRATIONS - A monitoring system senses a physiological signal indicative of mechanical vibrations including audible and/or subaudible frequency ranges and presents information related to the physiological signal to a user. The presented information includes subaudible components of the physiological signal. In various embodiments, the information can be presented as a visual signal representing the mechanical vibrations including the subaudible components, an audial signal representing the mechanical vibrations having a spectrum shifted to an audible frequency range, and/or an audial signal representing the mechanical vibrations having a spectrum compressed into an audible frequency range. An example of the physiological signal can include a heart sound signal indicative of heart sounds including cardiac mechanical vibrations in audible and subaudible frequency ranges. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155763 | MEDICAL ANALYSIS AND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - A computerized method includes diagnosing a patient. The diagnosing includes receiving a patient identification of the patient. The diagnosing includes determining, using one or more sensors, one or more current body characteristics of the patient. The diagnosing includes creating a current multimedia representation for each of the one or more current body characteristics determined by using the sensor. The diagnosing includes comparing the current multimedia representation to previous multimedia representations of each of the one or more body characteristics from other persons. The diagnosing includes selecting a diagnosis and a diagnosis confidence factor for the diagnosis for the patient based on the comparing of the current multimedia representation to the previous multimedia representations of each of one or more the body characteristics. The diagnosing includes determining whether the diagnosis confidence factor exceeds a high confidence factor threshold. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155764 | AUTOMATED PROCESS FOR ASSESSING CARDIAC FILLING PRESSURE NON-INVASIVELY - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides an automated device and method for determining cardiac filling pressure non-invasively. The device includes a computer readable medium programmed to analyze a photoplethysmography signal having a pulse amplitude. The analysis is done to determine a point in time that the pulse amplitude of the photoplethysmography signal does not vary by a predetermined amount over a first predetermined time period. The method also includes displaying instructions for the user to prepare for and begin an expiratory effort. The expiratory effort of the user is compared to a predetermined goal range for expiratory effort, and an indicator of the user's expiratory effort relative to the predetermined goal range is displayed on the user interface. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155765 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING A PATIENT STATUS FOR USE IN HEART FAILURE ASSESSMENT - A system and method for evaluating a patient status from sampled physiometry for use in heart failure assessment is presented. Physiological measures, including at least one of direct measures regularly recorded on a substantially continuous basis by a medical device and measures derived from the direct measures are stored. At least one of those of the physiological measures, which relate to a same type of physiometry, and those of the physiological measures, which relate to a different type of physiometry are sampled. A status is determined for a patient through analysis of those sampled measures assembled from a plurality of recordation points. The sampled measures are evaluated. Trends that are indicated by the patient status, including one of a status quo and a change, which might affect cardiac performance of the patient, are identified. Each trend is compared to worsening heart failure indications to generate a notification of parameter violations. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155766 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING A PATIENT STATUS FOR USE IN HEART FAILURE ASSESSMENT - A system and method for evaluating a patient status from sampled physiometry for use in heart failure assessment is presented. Physiological measures, including at least one of direct measures regularly recorded on a substantially continuous basis by a medical device and measures derived from the direct measures are stored. At least one of those of the physiological measures, which relate to a same type of physiometry, and those of the physiological measures, which relate to a different type of physiometry are sampled. A status is determined for a patient through analysis of those sampled measures assembled from a plurality of recordation points. The sampled measures are evaluated. Trends that are indicated by the patient status, including one of a status quo and a change, which might affect cardiac performance of the patient, are identified. Each trend is compared to worsening heart failure indications to generate a notification of parameter violations. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155767 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND PROGRAM - There is provided a biological information measurement apparatus including a biological information acquisition unit configured to acquire at least first waveform information relating to a first waveform representing a beat of a measurement subject measured at a first measurement site, and as second waveform information relating to a second waveform representing the beat of the measurement subject measured at a second measurement site different from the first measurement site, information relating to a timing corresponding to a second feature which is a characteristic feature of the second waveform, and a pulse wave transit time calculation unit configured to, based on the first and second waveform information, calculate a pulse wave transit time, which is a difference between a timing corresponding to a first feature which is a characteristic feature of the first waveform and the timing corresponding to the second feature which is a characteristic feature of the second waveform. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155768 | Method and Systems for Delivering and Deploying a Sensory Implant In Situ - The present invention relates to devices, systems and methods for delivering a sensory implant along a selected linear pierced path of introduction to a wall target located on an external surface of an internal body organ; and implanting the sensory implant in the wall of the internal body organ. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155769 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Assessment and Treatment - Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for assessing, treating, and for developing new treatments for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) using pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) values and/or cardiac output (CO) estimates. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155770 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PATIENT-SPECIFIC MODELING OF BLOOD FLOW - Embodiments include a system for determining cardiovascular information for a patient. The system may include at least one computer system configured to receive patient-specific data regarding a geometry of the patient's heart, and create a three-dimensional model representing at least a portion of the patient's heart based on the patient-specific data. The at least one computer system may be further configured to create a physics-based model relating to a blood flow characteristic of the patient's heart and determine a fractional flow reserve within the patient's heart based on the three-dimensional model and the physics-based model. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155771 | UNIVERSAL MEDICAL DEVICE CONTROL CONSOLE - A control console is disclosed for controlling one or more medical devices. The control console communicates to at least one medical device, and at least one peripheral module associated with the medical device if needed. The control console has a microprocessor for processing data to direct an operation of the medical device. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155772 | VALIDITY TEST ADAPTIVE CONSTRAINT MODIFICATION FOR CARDIAC DATA USED FOR DETECTION OF STATE CHANGES - Methods, systems, and apparatus for quantifying the quality of a fiducial time marker for a candidate heart beat, quantifying the quality of a candidate heart beat, or determining a time of beat sequence of the patient's heart. A fiducial time marker is obtained for a candidate heart beat. A quality index of said candidate heart beat is set to a first value. The candidate heart beat is tested with at least one beat validity test. At least a second value is added to said quality index of said candidate heart beat if said candidate heart beat passes said at least one beat validity test. The candidate heart beat is tested with at least a second heart beat validity test. At least a third value is added to said quality index of said candidate heart beat if said candidate heart beat passes said at least second heart beat validity test. In one class of beat validity test, a constraint defining a pass is modified at one or more times after the most recent prior valid heart beat that is greater than a constraint modification time threshold | 2014-06-05 |
20140155773 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING DYNAMIC RESPIRATORY CLASSIFICATION AND TRACKING - A method for performing dynamic classification of a breathing session is disclosed. The method comprises capturing breathing sounds of a subject using a microphone. Further, it comprises recognizing a plurality of breath cycles and a plurality of breath phases within each of the plurality of breath cycles from the breathing sounds. It also comprises detecting characteristics regarding the plurality of breath cycles and the plurality of breath phases. Finally, it comprises extracting metrics concerning a breath pattern quality of the subject using the detected characteristics. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155774 | NON-INVASIVELY DETERMINING RESPIRATION RATE USING PRESSURE SENSORS - A respiration rate of a human subject is derived by: (1) receiving data corresponding to a sequence of two-dimensional pressure distributions of the human subject as applied against an array of pressure sensors over time; (2) converting the data into a one-dimensional waveform; (3) identifying oscillations in the one-dimensional waveform as occurrences of breath of the human subject; and (4) deriving the respiration rate of the human subject based on frequencies of the oscillations. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155775 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING CO2 - There is provided herein methods, apparatus and systems for evaluating carbon dioxide (CO | 2014-06-05 |
20140155776 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING CO2 - There is provided herein methods, apparatus and systems for evaluating carbon dioxide (CO | 2014-06-05 |
20140155777 | MOUTHPIECE FOR BREATHALYZER - A mouthpiece for a breathalyzer. A body ( | 2014-06-05 |
20140155778 | HAND-HELD NEUROSCREENING DEVICE - A hand-held neuroscreening device includes an elongate handle having a first end, a second end, and longitudinal axis extending therethrough between the first end and the second end. A head portion is fixedly attached to the first end of the handle. The head portion has a longitudinal axis, a fixed temperature surface extending in a first plane oblique to the head portion longitudinal axis, and a variable temperature surface extending in a second plane oblique to the first plane. A method of using the device is also disclosed. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155779 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVING TISSUE FROM A PATIENT - The present invention is directed to tissue removal devices and methods. A tubular element having an open distal end is advanced into tissue so that tissue enters the tubular element. The tissue, which entered the tubular element is cut to separate the tissue from the surrounding tissue. The tissue is then transported proximally by the cutting element or a separate transport element. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155780 | BODY FLUID COLLECTION DEVICE - A body fluid collection device for collecting body fluid through the skin, comprising: a sheet-like substrate provided with an adhesive surface; a first collection body for collecting body fluid, provided on the adhesive surface; a first detachable sheet which is detachably adhered on the adhesive surface so as to cover the first collection body; and a second detachable sheet which is detachably adhered on the adhesive surface, wherein one end of the second detachable sheet in a predetermined direction is overlaid on the far end of the first detachable sheet in the predetermined direction, and part of the far end of the first detachable sheet is separated from the adhesive surface in a non-adhered state is disclosed. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155781 | FLUID DIVERSION MECHANISM FOR BODILY-FLUID SAMPLING - An apparatus includes a housing, a fluid reservoir, a flow control mechanism, and an actuator. The housing defines an inner volume and has an inlet port that can be fluidically coupled to a patient and an outlet port. The fluid reservoir is disposed in the inner volume to receive and isolate a first volume of a bodily-fluid. The flow control mechanism is rotatable in the housing from a first configuration, in which a first lumen places the inlet port is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, and a second configuration, in which a second lumen places the inlet port in fluid communication with the outlet port. The actuator is configured to create a negative pressure in the fluid reservoir and is configured to rotate the flow control mechanism from the first configuration to the second configuration after the first volume of bodily-fluid is received in the fluid reservoir. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155782 | STERILE BODILY-FLUID COLLECTION DEVICE AND METHODS - An apparatus includes a pre-sample reservoir, a diversion mechanism, and a flow metering mechanism. The diversion mechanism has an inlet port couplable to a lumen-defining device to receive bodily-fluids from a patient, a first outlet port fluidically couplable to the pre-sample reservoir, and a second outlet port fluidically couplable to a sample reservoir. The diversion mechanism defines a first fluid flow path and a second flow path that are configured to place the first outlet port and the second outlet port, respectively, in fluid communication with the inlet port. The flow metering mechanism is configured to meter a flow of a predetermined volume of bodily-fluid through the first fluid flow path into the pre-sample reservoir, to meter a flow of a second volume of bodily-fluid through the second fluid flow path into the sample reservoir, and to display a volumetric indicator associated with the predetermined volume and the second volume. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155783 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VARIABLE STIFFNESS TETHERS - Described herein are devices and methods for guide elements configured with variable stiffness, with one or more flexible portions and one or more stiff portions. The flexible portion is be used as a tensioning element of a cinchable implant to tighten or compress tissues while the stiff portion is used to facilitate the insertion or withdrawal of portions of the implant or instruments acting on the implant. The guide element is further configured to be separated or severed between the flexible and stiff portions so that a flexible portion is left within the body as part of the implant, while the stiff portion is withdrawn from the body after implantation is completed. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155784 | SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The invention provides signal processing algorithms and apparatus for detecting bradykinesia, tremor, or other symptoms of neurological dysfunction in subjects, using three-dimensional sensors to tract finger and hand position. The invention provides Cartesian Genetic Programming networks and particular function blocks for such networks to enable identification of subjects exhibiting such symptoms. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155785 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETECT AND QUANTIFY LAMENESS IN ANIMALS - Provided is a method, system and computer readable-medium to evaluate lameness in a four-legged animal. The method includes selecting a gait analysis test. Test data associated with the animal is collected for a plurality of gait cycles at a speed associated with the test. The test data is collected in relation to a pressure senor pad having a plurality of sensors. A plurality of paws and associated paw pressure of the animal are identified in association with each of the cycles in relation to the sensor pad. A gait lameness score is computed in association with a paw based on a ratio of, a total paw pressure for the paw in the plurality of gait cycles divided by total pressure for the plurality of paws in the plurality gait cycles, and a mean paw pressure for the paw that is expected by a breed of the animal. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155786 | CANINE GAIT ANALYZER - A canine gait analyzer is used in connection with a treadmill. A sensor assembly includes a plurality of overlapping sensor panels, each having a pressure transducer array connected to a circuit board with conductive traces. An elastomer sheet with carbon-graphite dampens the dog's pawsteps, and is electrically grounded for static electric charge. The sensor assembly is held fast between the belt inner surface and the treadmill bed with a J bracket. The sensor panel edge extends downward on the side of the frame. A C-shaped side cover is attached to the frame and covers the sensor panel edge having the circuit boards. A motor speed controller is connected to the motor, the circuit boards, and to a computer. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155787 | INTEGRATED RESUSCITATION - A resuscitation system for use by a rescuer for resuscitating a patient, comprising at least two high-voltage defibrillation electrodes, a first electrical unit comprising circuitry for providing resuscitation prompts to the rescuer, a second electrical unit separate from the first unit and comprising circuitry for providing defibrillation pulses to the electrodes, and circuitry for providing at least one electrical connection between the first and second units. In another aspect, at least two electrical therapy electrodes adapted to be worn by the patient for extended periods of time, circuitry for monitoring the ECG of the patient, an activity sensor adapted to be worn by the patient and capable of providing an output from which the patient's current activity can be estimated, and at least one processor configured for estimating the patient's current activity by analyzing the output of the activity sensor, analyzing the ECG of the patient, and determining whether electrical therapy should be delivered to the electrodes. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155788 | PORTABLE DEVICE TO INITIATE AND MONITOR TREATMENT OF STROKE VICTIMS IN THE FIELD - Methods and apparatuses are provided for initiating stroke treatment “in the field” and/or during the transport of the patient to a care facility. The capability is provided to adjust automatically to the individual “therapeutic window” for each single patient, which is crucial because of the significant differences in skull morphology between humans of different age, gender and race. Further, the methods and apparatuses are based on the use of non-invasive application of ultrasound, as well as the non-invasive application of ultrasound in combination with an acoustically active agent, such as microbubbles, where stable cavitation of the microbubbles caused by the ultrasound may be relied upon as an underlying mechanism for both the therapeutic application as well as its control. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155789 | ULTRASONIC IRRADIATION APPARATUS - An ultrasonic irradiation device | 2014-06-05 |
20140155790 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WOUND TREATMENT EMPLOYING PERIODIC SUB-ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE - A tissue treatment apparatus and method are provided for treating tissue by the application of the time-varying sub-atmospheric pressure. The apparatus includes a cover adapted to cover a wound and adapted to maintain sub-atmospheric pressure the site of the wound. The apparatus further includes a source of suction configured to generate a time-varying sub-atmospheric pressure having a periodic waveform comprising a gradual change in pressure. The suction source cooperates with the cover to supply the time-varying sub-atmospheric pressure under the cover to the wound. The time-varying sub-atmospheric pressure may vary between a first pressure value below the inherent tissue tension of the wound tissue and a second pressure value above the inherent tissue tension of the wound tissue. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155791 | MEDICAL DRAPE WITH PATTERN ADHESIVE LAYERS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A medical drape for use with a reduced pressure system for providing reduced pressure to a tissue site is described. In some embodiments, the drape may include a flexible film, and an adhesive layer coupled to the flexible film. The adhesive layer may include a first adhesive disposed on a first portion of the flexible film in a first pattern. The first adhesive can be configured to secure the flexible film proximate to the tissue site. The adhesive layer generally includes a second adhesive disposed on a second portion of the flexible film in a second pattern. The second adhesive can be configured to seal the flexible film proximate to the tissue site. The first pattern and the second pattern are preferably registered so that the first portion and the second portion are offset to cover substantially different portions of the flexible film. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155792 | A CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION DEVICE AND AN INTEGRATED RESUSCITATION SYSTEM THEREOF - The present subject matter relates to a cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) device ( | 2014-06-05 |
20140155793 | Chest Compression Devices for Use with Imaging Systems, and Methods of Use of Chest Compression Devices with Imaging Systems - Devices and methods for performing CPR on a patient within an imaging field of an imaging device. The device has a compression belt and a belt tensioning mechanism, both located on or in the device such that the head, neck, thorax and abdomen of the patient may be place within the imaging field with the compression belt installed about the patient and the belt tensioning mechanism will be located outside of the imaging field. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155794 | Massage Device and Method - A massage device for self-massage by a user. The device including: a body defined by an elongate element adapted to form a closed loop; and a plurality of massage elements located spaced apart along the elongate element such that each one of the plurality of massage elements can be substantially used in isolation; each of the plurality of massage elements having a massage portion being inwardly directed with respect to the closed loop and an outwardly directed abutment portion with respect to the closed loop; each massage element being coupled about the midsection to the elongate element; and each one of the plurality of massage elements having a respectively different configuration. An embodiment device including at least two massage elements, each including a respective massage portion having a different effective massage size. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155795 | Sports Training Devices and Methods for Using Same - A sports training device may be formed as a cuff that may be wrapped around a user's elbow. The cuff may be formed of a flexible material, such as neoprene, and may include a fastening mechanism, such as a hook-and-loop fastener, to close the cuff around the user's elbow. The sports training device may include an adjustable air bladder having a pump and a release valve. The adjustable air bladder may be positioned around the user's elbow and adjusted using the pump and valve mechanism such that air may be distributed within the sports training device. Accordingly, use of the device may avoid degrees of bending with respect to the user's elbow, such as when swinging a tennis racket. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155796 | BACK BRACE TYPE SURGERY POSITIONING APPARATUS AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - A back brace type surgery positioning apparatus is provided, which includes a back brace, a positioning mechanism and an operation-assisting member. The back brace has a main board configured to be disposed on the back of a patient, an abdomen pressing board configured to be disposed on the abdomen of the patient, a plurality of positioning members for connecting the main board and the abdomen pressing board, and a positioning base board disposed on the main board. The positioning mechanism is connected to the positioning base board and has a support rack, and first and second rotating arms pivotally mounted to and rotatable relatively to the support rack, and the second rotating arm is configured to secure a surgical tool in place. The operation-assisting member is fastened by the first and second rotating arms and configured to adjust the direction and position of the surgical tool. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155797 | Reversibly Engaged Force-controlled Buckle and Pelvic Ring Support Device Incorporating Such a Buckle - A belt-like hip-girdling pelvic sling device for maintaining a desired amount of tension surrounding a person's hips and pelvis to securely support and stabilize a fractured pelvis, including a force-controlled buckle that automatically latches to control the tension and that includes a releasable latching mechanism. The latching mechanism maintains engagement of the buckle with a strap at the required position of the strap with respect to the buckle. The latching mechanism includes a movable member of the buckle that is moved to and latched in a position in which the buckle engages the strap, once a desired amount of tension is reached, limiting and maintaining the required tension. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155798 | THORACIC LUMBAR SACRAL ORTHOSIS - A thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis includes an upper body support for use with a torso orthosis. The upper body support has an anterior assembly including an anterior plate secured to the torso orthosis, a sternal assembly connected to the anterior plate, and a pectoral assembly connected to the sternal assembly. A posterior assembly is connected to the torso orthosis and is connected to the pectoral assembly by at least one strap. The sternal assembly has at least one pivot point arranged to pivot the sternal assembly relative to the anterior plate. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155799 | ELECTROSTIMULATION SYSTEM - Signal generator and signal generator system for electrostimulation and the promotion of joint health, and related methods, kits and articles of manufacture. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155800 | EYE COVERINGS FOR CORNEAL HEALING AND METHODS OF USE - Methods for providing faster visual and functional recovery of patients following ocular therapy such as ocular therapy involving manipulation of the ocular tissue and/or associated with a lesion external to the optical region and ocular therapy involving incising the ocular tissue and implanting a device within the optical region are disclosed. Methods of healing a trauma wound to a cornea and methods of protecting an eye of a patient from potential injury are also disclosed. The disclosed methods comprise providing a covering to the eye of a patient wherein the covering comprises an inner portion having an inner rigidity and at least one inner radius of curvature; and an outer portion having an outer rigidity and at least one outer radius of curvature; wherein the inner rigidity is greater than the outer rigidity. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155801 | ADJUSTABLE-LENGTH DUAL-LUMEN HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - The present adjustable-length dual-lumen hemodialysis catheter can eliminate the need to stock various lengths of hemodialysis catheters and can provide a hemodialysis catheter, which can be trimmed to various lengths in order to precisely accommodate patients of various shapes and sizes. Specifically, the present adjustable-length dual-lumen hemodialysis catheter can comprise a cuff ring assembly, which can be secured at selected locations along the trailing limbs of the catheter allowing the cuff ring assembly to be installed in a location chosen to precisely fit a particular patient. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155802 | CATHETER - A catheter comprising a dual lumen catheter tube with a molded plastic bolus formed at the distal end of the tube. The tube and bolus assembly which results has arterial and venous ports which overlap each other longitudinally but are oriented on opposite sides of the tube and bolus assembly. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155803 | OCULAR IMPLANT WITH FLUID OUTFLOW PATHWAYS HAVING MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES - Disclosed are devices, methods and systems for treatment of eye disease such as glaucoma. Implants are described herein that enhance aqueous flow through the normal outflow system of the eye with minimal to no complications. The implant can include reversibly deformable portions that have a plurality of openings layered, covered or otherwise spanned by an elastomeric film or membrane having micropores. The micropores allow for fluid flow out of the implant while inhibit cellular infiltration and blockage of the openings. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155804 | SURGICAL DEVICES AND KITS - Methods, devices, and kits for creating bloodstream access utilizing a vessel wall traversing device shaped like a blunt-ended nail with a hollow shank and a head of a larger diameter than the shank. The device is inserted in a vessel wall with the shank traversing an opening in the vessel with the blunt end being positioned exterior to the outer surface of the vessel and the head of the device abutting the inner surface of the vessel at the opening. The portion of the shank that projects outwards from the vessel wall is connected to one end of a flexible cannula such that the other end of the cannula can be used to access blood within the vessel. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155805 | Delivery System for Ocular Implant - A delivery system is disclosed which can be used to deliver an ocular implant into a target location within the eye via an ab interno procedure. In some embodiments, the implant can provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and the suprachoroidal or supraciliary space while in an implanted state. The delivery system can include a proximal handle component and a distal delivery component. In addition, the proximal handle component can include an actuator to control the release of the implant from the delivery component into the target location in the eye. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155806 | DEVICE FOR DRAINING LYMPH INTO VEIN - The present invention relates to a device for draining lymph into vein, which comprises: a storage chamber including a chamber wall, wherein a storage space formed by the chamber wall, and at least one first opening and a second opening are formed on the chamber wall; at least one osmosis membrane disposed at the first opening so that lymph can penetrate into the storage space, wherein the osmosis membrane is made of negative charged polymer molecules; a first conduit, of which one end connects to the storage space, and the other end connects with a vein so that the space can connect with the vein; and a pump provided in the storage chamber, wherein a negative pressure in the storage space is generated by the pump to drain lymph into the vein. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155807 | INTESTINAL BRAKE INDUCING INTRALUMINAL THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE ELUTING DEVICES AND METHODS - Methods and devices create an intestinal braking effect, are non-invasive or minimally invasive, and may be reversible. These methods and devices are accomplished via stabilized implantable systems, and ingestible pills. In one embodiment, the implantable system comprises a device delivering a therapeutic substance to a target location within the gastrointestinal tract of a patient in order to initiate an intestinal braking effect which would promote sensations of satiety and stimulate excess weight loss for the patient. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155808 | APPLICATOR FOR FEMININE CARE DEVICE - Applicators for inserting feminine care devices into the body are provided. The applicators include an applicator barrel having unique insertion tip designs. The insertion tips employ a plurality of petals that can have an inflection or bending point above the bases of the petals. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155809 | TAMPON APPLICATOR - A tampon applicator comprises: an outer tube, in which an absorber stored inside, an aperture is disposed on one side thereof wherethrough the absorber is extruded, and a grip unit is disposed on the other side thereof; an inner tube which extrudes the absorber by moving within the outer tube; an auxiliary grip member. The auxiliary grip member further comprises a cover unit which covers the outer circumference surface of the grip unit, and collar unit which extends radially outwards from the outer circumference surface of the cover unit of the outer tube. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155810 | PACKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR OR WITH A TAMPON APPLICATOR - Disclosed is a tampon applicator package assembly having a tampon applicator and a cap having a closed end and an open end. The tampon applicator has a barrel for housing a pledget and a plunger. The plunger has an end portion that is a cap cover that connects to a remainder of the plunger and mates with the cap at the open end to provide a seal with the cap that completely encloses the tampon applicator in the cap. Also disclosed is an assembly having a tampon applicator, a cap having both a closed end and open end, and a cap cover for covering the open end of the cap. When the cap cover is placed on the open end, the open end is sealed and the tampon applicator is completely enclosed in the cap. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155811 | APPARATUS FOR DELIVERY OF PHARMACEUTICALS TO THE COCHLEA - An implantable electrode array assembly configured to stimulate tissue of a recipient, including an elongate member configured to be inserted into a recipient, wherein at least a portion of the elongate member includes a bio-active substance. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155812 | Epilation - A method of removing at least one hair from a mammal comprising the steps of associating electromagnetic responsive species to the root of at least one hair and exposing the electromagnetic responsive species to an oscillating electromagnetic field. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155813 | THERAPEUTIC MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY DRUG HAVING BUBBLE LIPOSOME LOADED WITH MORPHOLINO AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT - To provide a technology for introducing a PMO with remarkably enhanced cell permeability, leading to significantly enhanced introduction efficiency to thereby provide a therapeutic drug that dramatically ameliorates a medical condition of DMD. Also provided is a therapeutic drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, including as an active ingredient a Bubble liposome having a specific morpholino oligomer (PMO) bound to a surface thereof, in which the PMO is introduced into a muscle fiber (muscle cell) of a muscle tissue with high efficiency by administration of the therapeutic drug into the muscle tissue or into a blood vessel followed by ultrasound irradiation to the muscle tissue transcutaneously. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155814 | ULTRASOUND CATHETER FOR PROVIDING A THERAPEUTIC EFFECT TO A VESSEL OF A BODY - The invention relates to a catheter system. The system comprises a catheter body having a chamber containing a low acoustic impedance medium. The catheter body includes an elongated body with an external surface and an ultrasound transducer having an external side between a first end and a second end. The ultrasound transducer is positioned over the external surface of the elongated body such that the first end is adjacent to the chamber. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155815 | RECOVERY CATHETER ASSEMBLY - An example of recovery catheter assembly comprises an actuator element and a mechanically radially expandable and contractible recovery device operably connected to the actuator element. The recovery device has proximal and distal blocking portions and a central portion therebetween. The recovery device is at least partially placeable in a first, radially collapsed configuration and in a second, radially expanded configuration by manipulation of the actuator element. When in the second, radially expanded configuration, the proximal and distal blocking portions have radial dimensions greater than the radial dimension of the central portion thereby at least partially defining a collection chamber at the central portion. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155816 | METHOD FOR TREATING BRAIN INJURY OR STROKE - The present invention provides a method for treating brain injury or stroke in a subject in need thereof, comprising implanting a microdialysis probe into the injury or insult core of the subject and perfusing the probe with an oncotic agent dissolved in a physiologically acceptable buffer, wherein the microdialysis probe comprises a dialysis membrane with a molecular weight cutoff less than the molecular weight of the oncotic agent. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155817 | INFUSION PRESSURE CONTROL USING BLOOD PRESSURE - Methods, systems, and software for controlling infusion pressure, such as during a medical procedure, using systemic blood pressure are described. Systemic blood pressure, such as brachial arm blood pressure or radial artery blood pressure, may be used to estimate central retinal artery blood pressure to estimate critical closing pressure. Further, the disclosure relates to controlling infusion pressure to prevent an increase in intraocular pressure above the estimated critical closing pressure when such is not desired, and, when such is desired, using systemic blood pressure and infusion pressure to control an intentional increase in intraocular pressure above the estimated critical closing pressure to stop intraocular bleeding. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155818 | Burn Patient Resuscitation System - A system for operating a semi-closed loop and/or a closed loop resuscitation of a burn patient in view of patient information and other physiological data gathered by the system. The system in at least one embodiment includes an urine sensor, an infusion pump and a processor that controls the operation of the infusion pump at least in part from a signal received from the urine sensor. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155819 | Medicament Delivery Systems - Embodiments of the disclosure may include a medical device for delivering medicament to a body of a user. The device may include a connector for channeling a fluid from a fluid source and a device platform configured to receive the fluid via the connector. The device platform may contact the user's body. The device may further include one or more fluid cannulae coupled to and extending from the device platform and configured for insertion into the body. The fluid cannulae may be configured to receive the fluid from the device platform. The device may also include one or more channels configured to channel the fluid through the connector, into the device platform, into the one or more fluid cannulae, and into the body. The device may also include one or more sensors coupled to the device platform and configured for monitoring a parameter of the body. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155820 | Medicament Delivery Device - A medicament delivery device includes a housing having a proximal housing part and a distal housing part movable relative each other, a drive force mechanism accommodated in the distal housing part, a container filled with medicament arranged within the proximal housing part, a holding member for holding the drive force mechanism in a loaded state, and an actuation member arranged to interact with the holding member for releasing the drive force mechanism from its loaded state. The holding member is arranged to be moved from a disengaged position, in which the holding member is disengaged from the actuation member, to an engaged position, in which the holding member is engaged to the actuation member by moving the housing parts in relation to each other. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155821 | Infiltration Uterine Catheter Assembly - The present disclosure relates to a medical device. In one aspect, the medical device includes a catheter assembly. The catheter assembly includes a first catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen disposed therethrough and a second catheter slidably disposed within the lumen of the first catheter, the second catheter having a distal end and a lumen disposed therethrough. The second catheter is moveable from a first position to a second position. A cervical seal is connected to the first catheter and the second catheter. A handle is engaged with the catheter assembly. In the first position, the cervical seal has a first outer diameter. In the second position, the cervical seal has a second outer diameter greater than the first outer diameter to create a seal in the cervix. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155822 | ACTIVE CATHETER DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - An active catheter device is provided. At least one elongate catheter segment includes an elongate flexible tube member defining an axis, and a pair of ferrule members operably engaged with and spaced apart along the tube member. The ferrule members are not rotatable about the axis relative to each other. At least one articulation member is operably engaged with and extends at least between the ferrule members along the tube member. Each articulation member is configured to be actuatable to cause a change in a distance between the ferrule members so as to articulate the tube member. Associated systems and methods are also provided. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155823 | CATHETER WITH A DUAL LUMEN MONOLITHIC SHAFT - Multi-lumen catheter having a monolithic elongate tubular shaft member having a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal length therebetween. The tubular shaft member has an outer cross-sectional dimension that varies along the length of the tubular shaft member. The tubular shaft member has an inner core made of a first material and an outer layer made of a second material. The inner core has a first lumen and a second lumen defined therein, the first lumen having a first lumen cross-section and a length extending at least along a portion of the length of the tubular shaft member. The first lumen cross-section is substantially uniform along the length of the first lumen. The second lumen has a second lumen cross-section and a length extending along the length of tubular shaft member. The second lumen cross-section is substantially uniform along the length of the second lumen. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155824 | Drug Delivery Medical Devices - Medical devices for delivering a bioactive agent and methods of use thereof are provided. The device includes a balloon having micro-needles for delivery of the bioactive agent. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155825 | Pharmaceutical-Coated Medical Products, the Production Thereof and the use Thereof - This present invention concerns a new combination of balloon catheters and formulations containing active substances that adhere to the surface of the balloon membrane. Furthermore the present invention concerns coating processes for the manufacture of these balloon catheters as well as their use in the treatment and prophylaxis of vascular diseases. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155826 | Thumb Press Frangible Feature for Re-Use Prevention - Syringe assemblies having a passive disabling system to prevent reuse are provided. According to one or more embodiments, the syringe assembly comprises a barrel, plunger rod and detachable thumb press wherein the plunger rod further comprises flexible locking petals that lock the plunger rod within the barrel and one or more frangible connection or break point at the proximal end of the plunger rod disposed either inside the thumb press or immediately adjacent to the thumb press to separate the thumb press from the main body of the plunger rod when a user applies sufficient proximal force to the plunger rod after it has been locked within the barrel. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155827 | MEDICAMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method of using an emergency medicament device. The method includes reading an ID tag from the medicament device using a mobile device; automatically requesting instructions for using the medicament device based on the ID tag; and displaying a video to a user of the mobile device, the video providing instructions for using the medicament device in accordance with approved labeling of the medicament device. Various exemplary embodiments relate to an electronic medicament device including: a reservoir configured to store an amount of medication for treating anaphylaxis; an administration component for administering the medication to a patient; a processor communicatively connected to a memory storing medicament device information; and an identification tag configured to be read by another device, the identification tag providing the medicament device information including identification of instructions for using the medicament device. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155828 | PREFILLED SYRINGE JET INJECTOR - A jet injector that includes a prefilled syringe. The syringe includes a fluid chamber that contains a medicament. The syringe also has an injection-assisting needle, and a plunger is movable within the fluid chamber. A housing is configured for allowing insertion of the needle to a penetration depth. An energy source is configured for biasing the plunger to produce an injecting pressure in the medicament in the fluid chamber of between about 80 and 1000 p.s.i. to jet inject the medicament from the fluid chamber through the needle to an injection site. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155829 | DISPOSABLE AMBULATORY INFUSION PUMP HAVING TELESCOPIC HOUSING - A disposable ambulatory infuser apparatus provides an elastomeric balloon within a telescopic housing. One end of the balloon may be attached to an upper housing portion and the other end of the balloon may be attached to a bottom housing portion. As the balloon is charged with a drug, it may expand primarily radially first and then axially. The balloon may be configured to have the majority of displacement occur in the axial direction, which enables the two housing portions to expand away from each other and shrink toward one another in the axial direction as the balloon is filled with the drug and the drug is subsequently infused in a patient. The balloon may expand axially naturally within the housing to eliminate possible pressure change due to constraints by the housing or clamps, which enables more constant flow rate of the drug being dispensed. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155830 | DIRECT STREAM HYDRODYNAMIC CATHETER SYSTEM - A direct stream hydrodynamic catheter system is provided for the removal of thrombus, lesions and the like including provisions for the infusion of drugs, lysing fluids and the like into a blood vessel. Physician controlled powered direct fluid jet streams emanate from a fluid jet emanatory in the form of robust radially directed fluid jet streams to impinge upon and ablate difficult and strong thrombus and lesions within a blood vessel. Effluent aspiration is controlled by an exhaust regulator in the form of a roller pump, but effluent removal can be assistingly influenced by the fluid pressure associated with the radially directed fluid jet streams. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155831 | PERIPHERAL VENOUS CATHETER HAVING PROTECTION AGAINST BLOOD SPRAY - A peripheral venous catheter comprising a vein indwelling section and a cannula ( | 2014-06-05 |
20140155832 | REPOSITIONABLE THERAPY DELIVERY ELEMENT ANCHOR - This disclosure includes an anchor configured to maintain a portion of a therapy delivery element within a desired location of a patient. The anchor comprises a body forming a lumen configured to compressibly engage the outer surface of the therapy delivery element to hold the anchor in place about the therapy delivery element. The anchor may be stretched such that the lumen becomes larger than the cross-section of the therapy delivery element to facilitate positioning the anchor about the therapy delivery element. The body forms two or more channels that facilitate radial stretching of the anchor using a pronged tool. Radially stretching the body via the channels using the pronged tool reduces a holding force of the anchor on the therapy delivery element to facilitate adjusting a position of the anchor relative to the therapy delivery element. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155833 | PROTECTION AND ACCOMMODATION SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR FOR A DEVICE FOR DELIVERING A TREATMENT TO A PATIENT - The protection and accommodation system is suitable in particular for a device (C) for delivering a treatment to a patient, for instance a drug by intravenous way. The system includes: a support structure arranged to be attached in a removable manner to the patient's body, and a retaining structure associated with the support structure and Including a deformable material arranged to be deformed by a compression performed by an operator which pushes a fixing portion (W) of the delivery device (C) against the deformable material, and arranged for embedding and retaining the fixing portion (W) by at least partial, elastic return performed by the deformable material after the compression performed by the operator. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155834 | Locking Interface, Cartridge Holder and Drug Delivery Device Comprising a Locking Interface - A locking interface for locking a cartridge holder onto a main body of a drug delivery device comprises a locking member for locking the cartridge holder onto the main body, a user interface operable by a user, a support member, on which the locking member and the user interface are located, wherein the locking interface is configured such that a force needed for unlocking the cartridge holder and the main body is reducible by operating the user interface. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155835 | LEUPROLIDE INJECTION - The present invention provides a sterile solution comprising leuprolide acetate in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, wherein solution is present as a reservoir in a multiple dose pen injection device, the device being adapted to subcutaneously inject a portion of the said reservoir in a single daily dose and further being adapted to provide multiple portions of solution said while the reservoir remains sterile. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155836 | CONNECTOR FOR TRANSFERRING FLUID AND METHOD OF USE - A connector for transferring fluid and method therefor. The connector may have a first port, a second port, and a third port which may be coupled together at a main channel with a first valve element therein controlling fluid flow through the first port. The first valve element is supported by a valve element support positioned between the first port and the third port, and the second port joins the main channel to provide a fluid path around the first valve element and through the third port. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155837 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A medical connector having a substantially cylindrical shape, a first upper end for receiving a male luer, and a second lower end, and including:
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20140155838 | CLOSED MALE LUER DEVICE FOR USE WITH NEEDLELESS ACCESS DEVICES - A medical connector is described which is formed by a body having an inlet port, an outlet port through a male luer portion of the body, and a fluid path between the inlet port and the at least one outlet ports. A retractable post extends through the fluid path in the male luer sealing a tip of the male luer thereby closing the fluid path when the connector in not activated. There is a seal between the retractable post and the body that forms a fluid volume within a portion of the cavity. The fluid path passes through the fluid volume. When actuated, the retractable post is forced away from the tip of the male luer, thereby opening the fluid path through the medical connector and decreasing the fluid volume. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155839 | Medical Connector With Lift Tabs - A connector for coupling to a base of medical device equipped with a circular hub having a circumferential recess. The connector includes a cap having a top surface, a bottom surface, a central region, and a circumferential region. The cap defines at least two pairs of slots extending from the circumferential region towards the central region dividing the cap into at least two fixed lobes and at least two resilient lobes. Each resilient lobe has an outward projecting lift tab, an inward projecting catch, and at least a resilient region. Positioning the connector on the circular hub and pressing the connector engage the catches with the circumferential recess of the circular hub so the connector can rotate completely about the circular hub. Lifting at least one lift tab to reversibly displace the resilient lobe and its respective catch radially to disengage from the circumferential recess decouples the connector. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155840 | Medical cream applying apparatus - A medical cream applying apparatus includes an internal cream applicator which includes a handle member and an inserting head member. The handle member is ergonomically designed to allow a user's hand to grab thereon. The inserting head member is extended from the handle member, and has a round inserting portion having a diameter slightly larger than that of the handle member, wherein the round inserting portion is adapted to be soaked with a predetermined amount of medical cream, and is arranged to slightly insert into a vagina of a female user for evenly applying the medical cream in the vagina for treating a predetermined disease. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155841 | MEDICATION ADHERENCE REMINDER DEVICE - The present invention provides a device for tracking medical dosage schedules. The device includes a generally tubular device that has an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface includes visual indicia related to dosing of medication wherein the device is configured to be positioned around a container of the medication. By positioning the device relative to the container, the user can determine which dose has been administered and which dose is next to be administered. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155842 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTING PARTICULATE OCULAR IMPLANTS - Apparatus and methods for implanting ocular implants in eyes are provided which include a bent cannula having a lumen extending therethrough, the lumen having a length and a diameter and being configured to receive an ocular implant. The ocular implant is made up of a plurality of substantially uniformly sized particles, preferably a plurality of uniformly sized microspheres, arranged in a one-by-one array along the length of the lumen. The apparatus further comprises a mechanism for delivering the implant through the distal end of the lumen and into the eye, preferably without the use of a liquid or gel carrier medium located in the lumen along with the implant. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155843 | THERAPEUTIC DELIVERY SYSTEM - Therapeutic delivery systems are provided which, in a first embodiment, contain a plurality of multiphase capsules in which first and second therapeutic agents are contained in separate phases within said multiphase capsules, and are disposed to deliver said first and therapeutic agents by at least two different delivery mechanisms. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155844 | ANTIMICROBIAL BARRIER DEVICE - The invention relates to an antimicrobial barrier device and methods of manufacture. The antimicrobial barrier comprises one or more antimicrobial drugs that inhibit biofilm formation and bacterial and/or fungal growth. The antimicrobial barrier is suited for use with insertable devices (e.g., catheters) to reduce the incidence of infection at and around the insertion site. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155845 | APPLICATION AID - The invention relates to a transdermal therapeutic system ( | 2014-06-05 |
20140155846 | Flatus Transporter - The present flatus transporter provides a novel and unique device for effectively capturing gaseous flatus from the anus region and permitting the user to transport the captured flatus to another location, then release the gaseous flatus in a controlled and targeted manner. The flatus transporter includes a cupped member connected to a resilient hollow bulb through a port that permits gaseous flatus to travel into the bulb from the cupped member. The user applies the cupped member over the anus, which draws in the gaseous flatus under the vacuum created by releasing the squeezed bulb. The captured gaseous flatus can be pushed out of the bulb with great velocity and directional control by squeezing the bulb. The bulb effectively stores the flatus for long periods so that the user may choose the time and place of expulsion. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155847 | Suction Canister Having A Replaceable Filter Cartridge - A canister assembly for use with a medical suction or aspiration device having a ball float assembly defined in the lid. The lid accepts a replaceable filter cartridge containing a filter element. The ball float engages the replaceable filter cartridge when the canister is near full. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155848 | WOUND BARRIER PAD - A wound barrier pad is provided having a housing with a housing opening. The housing has a truncated conical shape. A base plate with an opening is disposed in the housing, and the housing is filled with a fluid or padding. The wound barrier pad may also be embodied to have a cylindrical shape, a rectangular shape or other shape. The wound barrier pad may be incorporated into a garment. In another embodiment the wound barrier pad includes a ring and an adhesive such that the wound barrier pad may be directly adhered to the patient, thus eliminating the need for the garment. In another embodiment there is a wound barrier device having a pad assembly and an anti-sheer member. The anti-shear member reduces frictional forces on the skin of a patient. In another embodiment a wound barrier assembly is provided for applying a negative pressure to a wound. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155849 | REDUCED PRESSURE DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING A MANUALLY-ACTIVATED PUMP FOR PROVIDING TREATMENT TO LOW-SEVERITY WOUNDS - A manually-activated reduced pressure treatment system includes a substantially rigid housing, and an end cap slidingly received by the housing. An inner chamber is disposed between the end cap and housing, and a volume of the inner chamber is variable in amount depending on the position of the end cap within the housing. The end cap is slidingly movable between an uncompressed position at which the volume of the inner chamber is at a maximum value and a compressed position at which the volume of the inner chamber is at a minimum value. A position indicating member is associated with the end cap and housing to indicate the position of the end cap relative to the housing at predetermined positions between the uncompressed position and the compressed position. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155850 | LIQUID DETECTION SYSTEM HAVING A SIGNALING DEVICE AND AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH GRAPHICS - A liquid detection system includes an absorbent article for personal wear having a liquid permeable liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent body disposed between the liner and the outer cover. The article also includes at least one graphic element, a conductive pattern at least partially superposed with the graphic element, and a barrier layer disposed between the graphic element and the conductive pattern. A non-invasive signaling device is selectively attachable to the outer cover of the absorbent article in overlying relationship with the conductive pattern. The signaling device is adapted to detect the presence of liquid within the absorbent article. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155851 | Apparatus and Method for Product and Signaling Device Matching - The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. The signaling device includes one or more non-invasive sensors configured to detect the presence of a substance, such as a body fluid, in the absorbent article. The signaling device can provide an audible and/or visible alert to the user of the absorbent article when it detects the presence of a substance. The absorbent article includes one or more identifiable characteristics the presence of which permits operation of the signaling device. In this manner, the present disclosure provides for product and signaling device matching for use. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155852 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A water-disintegrable absorbent article adapted to be easily peeled off the wearer's undergarment after use. A pantiliner has a topsheet lying on a body side of the wearer, a backsheet and a liquid-absorbent body interposed between the top- and backsheets. The backsheet may be formed of a water-disintegrable fibrous nonwoven fabric of which the component fibers have an orientation extending in a longitudinal direction. On a non-body side, first adhesive regions adapted to be attached to the wearer's undergarment and second adhesive regions allocated on both outer sides in a transverse direction of the first adhesive regions so as to be spaced in the transverse direction from the first adhesive regions. The first adhesive regions include front first adhesive regions, rear first adhesive regions and central first adhesive regions allocated between the front and rear first adhesive regions spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction. The second adhesive regions include front second adhesive regions and rear second adhesive regions spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction. The central first adhesive regions are allocated in a space area defined by the front and rear second adhesive regions and arranged in the transverse direction. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155853 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FORMING LAMINATES CONTAINING ADDITIVE MATTER - Discrete or continuous products are disclosed including formation of laminates containing an additive matter. Such additive matters comprise gels, superabsorbent polymers, particulate additives and the like. Pulp-free absorbent cores for use in disposable products such as diapers and sanitary napkins can be formed by the methods and apparatus of the present invention. Additive matter is carried between two layers in void spaces in a scrim layer to form a laminate. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155854 | POLYPROPYLENE FIBERS AND FABRICS - This invention relates to polypropylene fibers and fabrics containing polypropylene fibers, the fibers comprising propylene polymers comprising at least 50 mol % propylene, said polymers having: a) a melt flow rate (MFR, ASTM 1238, 230° C., 2.16 kg) of about 10 dg/min to about 25 dg/min; b) a dimensionless Stress Ratio/Loss Tangent Index R | 2014-06-05 |
20140155855 | Adjustable Pant-Like Disposable Undergarment With Attachment Assembly Concealing A Line Of Weakness And Method Of Manufacture - A method and apparatus for producing a pre-fastened adjustable pant-like disposable absorbent undergarment including a front body panel having a line of weakness is disclosed. The method includes providing a moving web having a waist end and a leg-cut-out end. The moving web is weakened to form a line of weakness defining a leading portion of the moving web and a trailing portion of the moving web at the line of weakness. Desirably, the line of weakness includes a series of weakened areas having a combined length in a cross-machine direction at least 85% of a distance between the waist end and the leg cut-out end. The method further includes passing it through a fastener attachment station to bridge the leading portion and the trailing portion of the moving web together with a fastener assembly. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155856 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article includes a belt placed around the waist of the wearer and an absorbent pad attached to the belt, wherein the pad includes a chassis having a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core, wherein the absorbent pad is attached to a surface of the belt attaching arrangements provided on each corner of the front portion and the rear portion of the pad, wherein the waist elastic is provided at the waist portion of at least one of the front and rear portion and is movable between a contracted condition in which the topsheet and/or backsheet exhibit(s) pleats and a fully stretched condition in which the pleats of the topsheet and/or backsheet are fully stretched out, wherein the elastic force from said waist elastic is within the range of from 2 N to 7 N when the elastic is in the fully stretched condition. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155857 | Disposable Absorbent Garment Having Colored Facings and Integral Waistband - A garment comprises a laminate. The laminate comprises a first layer colored a first color, and a second layer colored a second color different than the first color. The laminate includes a folded flap in the waist region, thereby defining an integral, outwardly visible waistband having a waistband lower edge. The first layer and the second layer are coterminous at the waistband lower edge and the folded flap is an outwardly folded flap. The first layer is an inner layer and the second layer is an outer layer, and the outwardly visible waistband is colored the first color. The distinction between the first color and second color in conjunction with the fold creates a visible waistband effect. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155858 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH REFASTENABLE SIDE SEAMS - A disposable absorbent article includes an absorbent chassis and a fastening system that together define a refastenable pant. The refastenable pant includes a pair of elastomeric front side panels extending from the waist opening to each leg opening, a pair of elastomeric back side panels extending from the waist opening to each leg opening, and a pair of refastenable seams extending from the waist opening to each leg opening and positioned between the elastomeric front and back side panels. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155859 | MEDICAL DEVICE ANCHORING APPARATUS AND METHODS - Methods and apparatus for anchoring an implanted elongate medical device in a body portal, for example, a stimulation lead in a cranial burr hole, employ a securing element attached to an upper surface of a plate member, and moveable relative thereto, from an open position, at which the device may be inserted into a slot of the plate member, and a closed position, at which an engagement surface of the securing element anchors the inserted device. The securing element may extend at angle, with respect to a plane of the plate member, in the open position, and rotating the securing element lifts the engagement surface into the closed position. A locking member preferably extends from an upper surface of the plate member, and, when a latching portion of the securing element moves into engagement with the locking member, the element is moved into the closed position and secured thereat. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155860 | MEDICAL DEVICE ANCHORING APPARATUS AND METHODS - Methods and apparatus for anchoring an elongate medical device within a body portal, for example, a stimulation lead in a cranial burr hole, employ opposing engagement surfaces, spring biased toward one another. A retaining member may be inserted between the opposing surfaces, to hold the surfaces apart for initial positioning of the device therebetween. For example, a delivery catheter in which the device is moved through the body portal can serve as the retaining member. In one type of apparatus, the engagement surfaces are formed within an anchoring aperture of one plate member of a pair of plate members. In another type of apparatus, the engagement surfaces are formed by sides of a slot that extend through a ring member and into a plug member, wherein a portion of the plug member is preferably formed by an elastomer material, and, in some cases, an entirety of the apparatus. | 2014-06-05 |
20140155861 | EXTRUSION METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DRUG DELIVERY - Disclosed herein are devices and methods for delivering agents to a solid tissue. | 2014-06-05 |