24th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150157751 | METHOD FOR RADIATION STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES - Sterilization of medical devices can be performed by stacking packages containing the medical devices. The packages are arranged in a partially-overlapping orientation which is at an oblique angle to the direction of irradiation. The partially-overlapping orientation and oblique angle are predetermined for high sterilization throughput and tight control of irradiation. Instead arranging the packages directly on a sterilization platform at a sterilization facility, the packages can be stacked in the partially-overlapping orientation into a transport container at a location remote from the sterilization facility. The transport container maintains the orientation of the packages. Thereafter, the transport container is placed on the sterilization platform, which results in greater uniformity in radiation exposure while maintaining a high level of sterilization throughput. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157752 | ACTIVE ODOR CANCELLATION - The present disclosure relates to methods, devices and systems for calculating or selecting a first set of chemical compounds for an odor additive. For example, a method identifies a second set of chemical compounds present in a sample and intensities of individual chemical compounds in the second set of chemical compounds, and calculates the first set of chemical compounds for the odor additive such that an olfactory perception of a mixture of the sample and the odor additive is an olfactory white. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157753 | SYSTEM FOR DISINFECTION AND DEODORIZATION OF GARBAGE COLLECTION UNITS - A system for disinfecting and deodorizing garbage chutes using methane sensors at the top and/or bottom of the trash chute that includes an ozone generating unit at the bottom of the trash chute. The ozone-generating unit includes a flexible ozone distribution hose that emits ozone directly into the trash receptacle upon methane gases beginning to exceed the 50 parts per million threshold. Upon methane concentration levels reaching 50 parts per million, the ozone generator begins emitting ozone, the methane sensor continuously monitors ozone levels to ensure that there is no more residual methane left in the trash chute that exceeds a concentration of 50 parts per million. Optionally, the system can include an ozone sensor as a safety device to ensure that ozone levels do not surpass 0.09 parts per million. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157754 | DISPENSERS FOR, AND METHODS OF, DISINFECTING HANDS - Exemplary dispensers for providing fresh active ingredients to a user's hands over a period of time and exemplary methods of disinfecting hands are disclosed herein. In one exemplary embodiment, the dispenser includes a sensor for sensing the presence of one or more hands, a controller is in circuit communication with the sensor. A container for holding an oxidizer is also included as well as a pump for pumping the oxidizer out of the container. The dispenser includes logic for controlling the pump and an outlet for dispensing the oxidizer. Upon detection of one or more hands, the logic causes the pump to dispense the oxidizer over a period of time that is greater than 20 seconds. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157755 | ADD ON FILTER FOR PACKAGE AIR HANDLING UNIT - The present invention relates to an add on filter for a packaged air handling unit, such as a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning unit, and method incorporating an add on filter for applying ultraviolet light to an environment to create oxidizing agents for killing microbes, such as bacteria, mold, and viruses, and for destroying odors. The add on filter may be coupled to the blower housing of existing packaged heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning units. The add on filter includes an ultraviolet light source for emitting a broad spectrum of ultraviolet light and a catalytic target structure mechanically coupled to the ultraviolet light source. The system and method result in the production of Hydroxyl Radicals, Super Oxide ions and Hydro Peroxide for killing microbes. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157756 | Device for Evaporating a Volatile Fluid - An assembly for evaporating a volatile fluid is described, the assembly comprising a device and a refill which are detachable from one another: wherein the device comprises a magnetic induction coil configured to operate with an alternating current passed therethrough; and wherein the refill comprises a reservoir for the volatile fluid, a volatile fluid transport means to draw the fluid from the reservoir, and at least one susceptor arranged to heat the volatile fluid transport means when said alternating current is passed through the induction coil. Refills, devices and methods of operation are also described. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157757 | Infrared Radiation Filter Systems, Methods of Use and Methods of Disinfection and Decontamination - In accordance with the purpose(s) of the present disclosure, as embodied and broadly described herein, embodiments of the present disclosure, in one aspect, relate to infrared (IR) filter systems, methods of using the IR filter systems, and methods of degrading a contaminant, and the like. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157758 | MULTI-LAYERED WOUND DRESSING CONTAINING AN HYDROCOLLOID AND ACTIVATED CARBON - The invention relates to a wound dressing which is particularly suitable for therapeutically dressing wounds. Said wound dressing consists of a multi-layered structure comprising at least one layer containing at least one hydrocolloid, preferably collagen, (“hydrocolloid layer” or “collagen layer”) and at least one layer containing an activated carbon (“activated carbon layer”). | 2015-06-11 |
20150157759 | SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A process for the preparation of superabsorbent polymer containing clay, the process including the steps of (I) polymerizing a polymerization mixture comprising: (a) one or more ethylenically unsaturated carboxyl-containing monomers, (b) one or more crosslinking agents, (c) optionally one or more comonomers copolymerizable with the carboxyl-containing monomer, (d) neutralizing agent to partially neutralize the polymer to from about 50% to about 99%, by weight, and (e) a polymerization medium, to form a crosslinked partially neutralized hydrogel, (II) admixing a clay with the crosslinked partially neutralized hydrogel to form partially neutralized superabsorbent polymer-clay hydrogel; (III) drying the crosslinked partially neutralized hydrogel at a temperature from about 190° C. to about 210° C. and for a time period of from about 15 minutes to about 120 minutes, and (IV) comminuting the dried partially neutralized superabsorbent polymer-clay hydrogel to particles. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157760 | Curing Accelerator and Method of Making - The invention concerns sterilized cyanoacrylate adhesive compositions comprising 99% or more by weight, based on the weight of the adhesive composition, of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate, mixed together with butylated hydroxyl anisole, sulfur dioxide, and 100 to 1000 parts per million, based on the weight of the adhesive composition, of a 18-crown-6 crown ether, wherein the composition is sterilized by irradiation as well as methods of making and using such compositions. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157761 | Methods of Drying Sheets of Tissue - Embodiments of the technology may involve a method of processing the human donor tissue for administration to a recipient. This method may include the step of contacting the human donor tissue with a backing layer, where the human donor tissue and the backing layer contain a saline solution. This saline solution may include a solvent and a disassociated salt. The method may further include evaporating a portion of the solvent from a surface of the backing layer. The evaporation of the solvent may move a portion of the disassociated salt from the donor tissue to the backing layer. This process may then result in a tissue that is mostly dry and free of salt crystals. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157762 | METHOD FOR BONE FORMATION BY ADMINISTERING POLY(LACTIC-CO-GLYCOLIC ACID) CROSS-LINKED ALENDRONATE - A method for bone regeneration which comprises administering a short term release composition into a bone area of a subject in need thereof, wherein the composition comprises a poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) cross-linked alendronate (PLGA-ALN), wherein the composition releases the alendronate into the bone area, wherein the bone tissue of the bone area is exposed in situ to a therapeutically effective amount of the alendronate over 9 days. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157763 | IMPLANT FOR TISSUE REPAIR INCLUDING CHITOSAN - Mono- and multi-layered implants include at least one porous layer made from a freeze dried aqueous solution containing chitosan, the solution having a pH of less than about 5. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157764 | Compositions and Methods for Preventing Cardiac Arrhythmia - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating or preventing cardiac arrhythmia in a subject. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157765 | Compositions for Regenerating Defective or Absent Myocardium - Injectable collagen based graft compositions and grafts formed from the compositions for tissue regeneration. The compositions and grafts further include a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) to control matrix formation and remodeling. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157766 | Pharmaceutical Composition, Substrate Comprising A Pharmaceutical Composition, And Use Of A Pharmaceutical Composition - Use of a pharmaceutical composition for the local treatment or prevention of a tissue infection at an infection site, the pharmaceutical composition comprising at least two different antibiotics of group A or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, or an antibiotic of group A and at least one antibiotic of group B or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof. Group A comprises primarily intracellular active antibiotics working as inhibitor of bacterial RNA polymerase; as inhibitor of gyrase; or as inhibitor of bacterial protein synthesis. Group B comprises primarily extracellular active antibiotics working as inhibitor of bacterial cell wall synthesis; or inhibitor of bacterial protein synthesis; or by direct destabilisation or rupture of the bacterial cell wall. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157767 | Bioerodible Magnesium Alloy Microstructures for Endoprostheses - A bioerodible endoprosthesis includes a bioerodible magnesium alloy including between 50 weight percent and 92 weight percent magnesium, at least 5.5 weight percent in sum of one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Ho, Er, Lu, Tb and Tm, and at least 2.0 weight percent in sum of one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Y, Nd and Gd. The bioerodible magnesium alloy has a microstructure including equiaxed Mg-rich solid solution-phase grains having an average grain diameter of less than or equal to 15 microns and second-phase precipitates and/or ceramic nanoparticles in grain boundaries between the equiaxed Mg-rich solid solution-phase grains. The secondary-phase precipitates or ceramic nanoparticles have an average longest dimension of 2.0 micron or less. The microstructure can be produced by one or more equal-channel high-strain processes. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157768 | EMBOLIZATION - Embolization, as well as related particles, compositions, and methods, are disclosed. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157769 | MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING ACTIVATED SURFACES - Implantable biocompatible polymeric medical devices include a substrate with an acid or base-modified surface which is subsequently modified to include click reactive members. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157770 | LENGTH EXTENSIBLE IMPLANTABLE DEVICE AND METHODS FOR MAKING SUCH DEVICES - A length extensible implantable device includes a porous member and a longitudinal constraining member. The longitudinal constraining member can constrain at least a portion, up to the entire length of, the porous member in the longitudinal direction. The length of the longitudinally constrained portion can be expanded by applying force to the porous member. The porous member may be a porous tubular member. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157771 | Soluble Coating Comprising Polyelectrolyte With Hydrophobic Counterions - The present invention provides an implantable device having a biosoluble coating comprising a polyelectrolyte and a counterion and the methods of making and using the same. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157772 | Dual Container-Type Balanced Lavage Apparatus of Thrombus Remover - A dual container-type balanced lavage apparatus of a thrombus remover. The apparatus comprises a liquid inlet pipe ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157773 | IRRIGATION AND ASPIRATION DEVICE AND METHOD - An irrigation and aspiration system is disclosed. The system can be configured to aspirate and irrigate alone, sequentially or concurrently. The system can be configured to aspirate and irrigate the nasal cavity. The system can be manually controlled. The system can have removable and easily cleanable reservoirs for aspirant and irrigant. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157774 | EXTERNALLY-APPLIED PATIENT INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH A CONTROLLED REGION FOR IMPLANTED OR BURIED BIO-REACTOR - A tissue closure treatment system and method are provided with an external patient interface. A first fluid transfer component FTC.1 comprises a strip of porous material, such as rayon, with liquid wicking properties. FTC.1 can be placed directly on a suture line for transferring fluid exuded therethrough. An underdrape is placed over FTC.1 and includes a slot exposing a portion of same. FTC.2 comprises a suitable hydrophobic foam material, such as polyurethane ether, and is placed over the underdrape slot in communication with FTC.1. Negative pressure is applied to FTC.2 through a connecting fluid transfer component FTC.3. A negative pressure source can comprises a manual device or a power-operated suction device. The tissue closure method includes a manual operating mode using a manual suction device with an automatic shut off for discontinuing suction when a predetermined volume of fluid has been drained. An automatic operating mode utilizes a microprocessor, which can be preprogrammed to respond to various patient and operating conditions. Alternative embodiments include fluid transfer components with beveled or angle-cut ends, a bio-reactor, internal organ applications and corresponding closure methods, | 2015-06-11 |
20150157775 | BREAST PUMP COMPRISING HEATING CUP - A breast pump including a container, a host unit disposed above and communicating with the container, an electric heating cup disposed at the front end of the host unit and communicating with the container, an electric heating element, and heat insulation. The electric heating cup includes an inner cover and an outer cover which are integrated. The electric heating element and the heat insulation are disposed between the inner cover and the outer cover. The heat insulation is disposed between the electric heating element and the outer cover. Positive and negative electrodes of the electric heating element are connected to conducting plates disposed in the inner side of the outer cover via connection wires. The conducting plates extend to the outer side of the outer cover and are in electric connection to contact chips disposed at the lower front end of the host unit. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157776 | HANDS-FREE BREAST PUMP SYSTEM - A hands-free breast pump system is disclosed. A breast shield having an adhesive inner surface for adhering to a woman's breast is disclosed. An adapter is connected to the breast shield for transferring a vacuum generated by a pump to the breast. The adapter also allows milk expressed from the breast to drain from the adapter to a container. The breast shield adheres to the breast and supports the weight of the adapter and collector bottle without separate adhesives, gels, straps, or specially designed support bras. The adhesive breast shield allows for hand-free expression of milk. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157777 | CURVED CATHETER - Apparatus and methods are described including inserting a catheter into a subject's body via a vein of the subject's groin. The catheter is advanced distally such that a distal end of the catheter is disposed inside the subject's renal vein. Respective stabilizing portions of the catheter stabilize the catheter by being in contact with inner walls of, respectively, an iliac vein of the subject, and a vena cava of the subject. Subsequently, a medical device is deployed inside the renal vein by retracting the distal end of the catheter, such that the distal end of the catheter is in a retracted state, in which the respective stabilizing portions of the catheter still stabilize the catheter by being in contact with the inner walls of, respectively, the subject's iliac vein and the subject's vena cava. Other applications are also described. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157778 | MAGNETIC DRIVING PUMP DEVICE - A magnetic driving pump device includes: an impeller; driven bodies integrally rotating together with the impeller and including permanent magnets; a drive unit including a magnet body on which a permanent magnet is placed such that when the drive unit rotates around a predetermined axis, different magnetic poles alternately appear on an outer periphery of the drive unit; and a rotation actuator rotating the magnet body around its axis. The magnet body is arranged side-by-side with respect to the driven bodies in a state that an axis of the magnet body is oriented to a direction which is not at right angles with respect to a rotation center of the impeller, and the impeller is rotated through the driven bodies by rotating the magnet body by the rotation actuator. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157779 | EXTRACORPOREAL PERFUSION APPARATUS - Embodiments of the invention relate to an extracorporeal perfusion apparatus comprising an extracorporeal blood circuit for conveying blood, a filtrate circuit for conveying blood plasma, and a controller, wherein the filtrate circuit is connected to the extracorporeal blood circuit by means of a filter, wherein the filter has a sieving coefficient of 5% for substances having a molar mass of 340,000 g/mol (relative molecular mass of 340 kDa), and wherein a depletion agent comprising a first carrier having a neutral, hydrophobic surface is arranged in the filtrate circuit, wherein the perfusion apparatus comprises a dispensing means for feeding an endotoxin-binding lipopeptide into the extracorporeal blood circuit, wherein the endotoxin-binding lipopeptide is selected from the group consisting of polymyxins, polymyxin derivatives, prodrugs thereof, and a combination thereof. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157780 | BLOOD COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A blood collection system comprises a suction unit ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157781 | Fluid Concentrator, Autologous Concentrated Body Fluids, and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides devices and methods for concentrating a fluid and for treating a patient with the concentrated fluid. The concentrator apparatus includes a main housing ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157782 | Method and Apparatus for Removal of Gas Bubbles from Blood - A system and method for removing gas bubbles from blood during circulatory assist procedures. An active filter apparatus forces the bubbles to the center of the system where they are removed from the blood before the blood exits the filter. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157783 | METHOD TO SELECTIVELY BIND AND EXTRACT PHOSPHATE - The invention provides compounds, resins and electrodes comprising functionalized 1,3,5-tris[2-(3-(phenyl)thioureidophenyl]benzenes that selectively bind phosphate anions. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157784 | MANIFOLDS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING REDUCED PRESSURE TO A SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE SITE - Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for delivering reduced pressure to a subcutaneous tissue site, such as a bone tissue site. In one instance, a manifold for providing reduced pressure to a subcutaneous tissue includes a longitudinal manifold body formed with at least one purging lumen and a reduced-pressure lumen. The manifold further includes a plurality of manifolding surface features or slits formed on the second, tissue-facing side of the longitudinal manifold body and a plurality of apertures formed in the longitudinal manifold body on the second, tissue-facing side. The plurality of apertures fluidly couple the reduced-pressure lumen and the manifolding surface features or slits. The manifold further includes an end cap fluidly coupling the reduced-pressure lumen and the at least one purging lumen. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157785 | DEVICES AND KITS USED IN HOLDING CYLINDRICAL OBJECTS - Devices for use in holding cylindrical objects are disclosed. The device includes a U-shaped portion that cradles the cylindrical object. The U-shaped portion comprises two arms. A straight portion is joined to one of the arms. The straight portion includes a hole traversing the length of the straight portion. The hole is configured to hold a fastener such as a screw or bolt. The fastener is in turn configured to engage a hole in an attachment mechanism. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157786 | Self-Injection Device - A drug delivery device ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157787 | NEEDLE GUIDE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure comprise devices, systems and methods for improved dialysis cannulation. Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide for a consistent cannulation entry site, entry angle and/or depth. Embodiments of the present disclosure can also be configured to maintain a drug at the cannulation entry site and/or maintain pressure at the cannulation entry site. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157788 | Therapeutic System with an Adaptor for An Infusion Set - A therapeutic system configured for the delivery of fluid. The therapeutic system in an exemplary embodiment comprises a fluid delivery device having a fluid reservoir, an outlet port with a lumen for outputting the fluid from the reservoir, a pump for pumping the fluid through the lumen and a controller for controlling the therapeutic system. The therapeutic system may also comprise an adaptor for an infusion set, the adaptor having a plug operable for attaching to the outlet port, and wherein the adaptor also has an adaptor septum operable for being pierced by the lumen when attached to the outlet port. The therapeutic system further comprises an infusion set recognition system, wherein the controller is further operable to query the infusion set recognition system for infusion set data, wherein the infusion set data comprises an infusion set type, wherein the controller is further operable to operate the pump to provide a basal dosage of the fluid if the infusion set type is not recognized. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157789 | System and Assembly Method for a Fluid Pump Device for a Continuous Multi-Fluid Delivery System - A system and method of assembling a disposable fluid pump device is provided. The fluid pump device includes a pump body having a plurality of pump cylinders and at least one inlet selector valve for controlling fluid input to the pump cylinders. The method includes the steps of identifying at least one initial inlet selector valve position; generating, with at least one processor, encoded data representing at least the at least one inlet selector valve position; and setting the at least one selector valve to the at least one initial inlet selector valve position. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157790 | Autoinjector - Described is a cartridge comprising a case adapted to detachably engage an autoinjector, an ampoule containing a medicament, and a needle magazine containing a plurality of double-tipped needle assemblies. An autoinjector comprises the cartridge, a housing adapted to detachably engage the cartridge and a user interface adapted to provide visual, audible or tactile feedback. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157791 | Syringe Pump Having A Pressure Sensor Assembly - A syringe pump is disclosed that includes a body, a syringe seat, a syringe actuator, a memory, and one or more processors. The syringe seat is coupled to the body. The syringe actuator is configured to actuate a syringe secured within the syringe seat. The memory is configured to store a plurality of instructions. The one or more processors, in accordance with the plurality of instructions, is/are configured to: prime the syringe pump in a prime phase; determine if an occlusion exists during the prime phase using a first test; stop the prime phase; initiate fluid delivery into a patient; enter into a start-up phase; determine if an occlusion exists using a second test during the start-up phase; transition from the start-up phase into a steady-state phase; and determine if an occlusion exists during the steady-state phase using a third test. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157792 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES WITH A GLUCOSE MONITOR AND INFUSION PUMP TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON BOLUS DOSING - Described and illustrated is a system for management of diabetes that includes an infusion pump, glucose sensor and controller with a method programmed into the controller. The infusion pump is configured to deliver insulin to a subject. The system provides the user with the ability to understand the effects of bolus insulin dosing upon their glucose levels. Specifically, the system provides a message that must include: (a) the trend of the user's glucose; (b) the recommended bolus; and (c) the actual bolus. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157793 | PREDICTED TIME TO ASSESS AND/OR CONTROL A GLYCEMIC STATE - Presented here are techniques for controlling glucose levels of a patient based on predicted time to a target glucose level. One methodology predicts a trajectory of the blood glucose level based on past observations of the blood glucose level, determines a cost expression based on the trajectory, and affects a future command to an infusion pump to affect a cost value according to the cost expression. Another methodology defines a target blood glucose concentration level for the patient, observes a current blood glucose concentration for the patient based on signals received from a blood-glucose sensor, and predicts a duration of time for the patient's blood glucose concentration to reach the target blood glucose concentration level based on the observed current blood glucose concentration. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157794 | CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL OF GLUCOSE ACCORDING TO A PREDICTED BLOOD GLUCOSE TRAJECTORY - Presented here are techniques for controlling glucose levels of a patient based on predicted time to a target glucose level. One methodology predicts a trajectory of the blood glucose level based on past observations of the blood glucose level, determines a cost expression based on the trajectory, and affects a future command to an infusion pump to affect a cost value according to the cost expression. Another methodology defines a target blood glucose concentration level for the patient, observes a current blood glucose concentration for the patient based on signals received from a blood-glucose sensor, and predicts a duration of time for the patient's blood glucose concentration to reach the target blood glucose concentration level based on the observed current blood glucose concentration. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157795 | BALANCED PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING AND TREATMENT SYSTEM - A system and method for providing balanced, automated regulation of a patient's physiological condition by monitoring at least one physiological parameter and, optionally, monitoring and controlling additional physiological parameters, is disclosed. The system includes a physiological parameter monitor, an intelligent control device and a multi-channel delivery device for providing controlled intravenous delivery of at least two medications that affect the physiological condition being controlled. Control logic in the intelligent control device is derived by an algorithm based on model predictive control. The control logic includes mathematically modeled systems, empirical data systems or a combination thereof. The system of the present invention is optionally included in a networked system to provide centralized data storage and archival of system information as well as data export and query capabilities that can be used for patient file management, health care facility management and medical research. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157796 | COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM FOR BLOOD CHEMISTRY MONITORING - An apparatus and computerized method of intravenously monitoring a patient's blood chemistry transmits real time measurements to an electronically controlled closed loop system that auto-regulates blood osmolality and glucose level with medications infused through a catheter designed for such purpose. The closed loop system utilizes a glucose algorithm and an osmolality algorithm implemented in hardware and software to control the flow of dextrose, insulin and hypertonic saline to a patient in an effort to achieve better patient outcomes in instances of trauma, surgery and medical illnesses. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157797 | DISPENSE INTERFACE FOR AN EJECTION DEVICE - The invention inter alia relates to a dispense interface for an ejection device. The dispense interface comprises at least two inlets, at least one outlet, a body part, and a fluid channel arrangement within the body part configured to provide fluid communication between the at least two inlets and the at least one outlet; wherein each of the at least two inlets is formed from a tubelike fluid element; wherein each of the tubelike fluid elements is molded into the body part; and wherein each of the tubelike fluid elements provides at least a part of the fluid channel arrangement within said body part. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157798 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED PACKAGING - The present invention relates to a drug delivery device and in particular to temperature sensitive labelling of such devices. The Drug delivery device is designed for dispensing of a dose of a medicinal product and comprises a housing, and a drive mechanism comprising an axially displaceable piston rod to act on a piston of a cartridge containing the medicinal product to be dispensed. The device is further provided with an indicator means adapted to irreversibly change at least one of its visually perceptible properties in response to the ambient temperature rising above and/or dropping below at least one predefined threshold. Sais indicator means is preferably designed as a protective cover arranged across a functional component of the device. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157799 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR MODULE - A needleless connector module comprises: a sleeve tube, an elastic valve, and a flow guiding unit. The elastic valve sleeves an upper guiding tube of the flow guiding unit. A hollow shoulder portion of the elastic valve abuts a slanted retaining wall of the sleeve tube. Under a first usage condition, the hollow head portion of the elastic valve encloses the upper guiding tube narrow portion, hiding the first guiding opening in the airtight seam. Under a second usage condition, an injection tube presses the top face of the elastic valve, a hollow head portion of the elastic valve presses downward, driving the valve inner wall to abut a waist platform formed on the guiding tube, such that the first guiding opening is exposed outside the airtight seam, and such that the first guiding opening is connected to an injection opening of the injection tube. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157800 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR MODULE - A needleless connector module comprises: a sleeve tube, an elastic valve, a flow guiding unit and an extension unit. The elastic valve sleeves a guiding tube of the flow guiding unit. A hollow shoulder portion of the elastic valve abuts a slanted retaining wall of the sleeve tube. Under a first usage condition, the hollow head portion of the elastic valve encloses the guiding tube narrow portion, hiding the first guiding opening in the airtight seam. Under a second usage condition, an injection tube presses the top face of the elastic valve, a hollow head portion of the elastic valve presses downward, driving the valve inner wall to abut a waist platform formed on the guiding tube, such that the first guiding opening is exposed outside the airtight seam, and such that the first guiding opening is connected to an injection opening of the injection tube. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157801 | Dose Divider Syringe - A syringe includes a barrel with an internal surface defining an internal bore therein, a plunger disposed within the internal bore of the barrel, and a dose divider disposed on the plunger. The dose divider includes a first end, a first abutment surface, and a second abutment surface. The first abutment surface is spaced apart from the first end in the axial direction by a first axial distance, and the second abutment surface is spaced apart from the first end in the axial direction by a second axial distance. The second abutment surface is spaced apart from the longitudinal axis of the plunger by a first radial distance, and the first radial distance is greater than a radial dimension from a longitudinal axis of the barrel to the internal surface of the barrel near a proximal end of the barrel. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157802 | SYRINGE DEVICE FOR SKIN TREATMENT - A syringe device for skin treatment is provided, which includes a syringe for injecting a drug into a skin through a needled at an end, a syringe seat connected with a cylinder of the syringe receiving the drug therein to allow a reciprocation of the cylinder within a limited range according to a direction of injecting the drug, a mount formed on the syringe seat and to which the cylinder of the syringe is fixed, an injector mounted on one side of the syringe seat to be rotated by a driving force to move in association with movement of the syringe seat to move a rod of the cylinder toward a needle, and a controller mounted on one sides of the syringe seat and the injector to operate the injector when the needle is in contact with the skin and the syringe seat is moved to one end within a limited range, and stop the injector when the needle is apart from the skin and the syringe seat is moved to opposite end within the limited range. Accordingly, waste of drug can be avoided, because the syringe seat to allow reciprocation of the syringe cylinder and the controller ensure that the rod of the cylinder for injecting drug is moved by an appropriate distance. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157803 | Device for Injecting Apportioned Doses of Liquid Drug - An injection device ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157804 | ADMINISTRATION INSTRUMENT FOR MEDICAL USE - An administration instrument includes an injection button which can be pressed at an angle that is not parallel to the needle with respect to a direction in which the needle is inserted into the skin. As a result, it is possible to prevent the force of pressing the injection button from being transmitted in a direction of inserting the needle into the skin deeper than the initial insertion of the needle, thereby achieving an administration under a stable state. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157805 | RETRACTABLE SELF-DESTRUCTING SAFETY SYRINGE WITH PRE-ATTACHED NEEDLE - A retractable self-destructing safety syringe with pre-attached needle including a barrel, an inner needle base disposed in a barrel neck at an end of the barrel body, and an elastic engagement mechanism formed between the barrel neck and the inner needle base is provided. An asymmetric elastic locking member having an elastic function is disposed at the end of the plunger, with which a sleeve-type retractable locking member on the needle base can be interlocked by the elastic function. After being retracted into the barrel body, the needle base together with the needle will be forced to deflect to one side under an asymmetric force, and the needle therefore will be forced to incline in a direction nearly a 45 degree angle toward to one side of the inner wall of the barrel and is blocked by the barrel neck, so that the needle and the needle base could not be pushed out the barrel neck again and self-destruction of the syringe is truly achieved. The asymmetric elastic locking member is a plastic hook which is formed with the plunger body by one-time molding process. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157806 | INJECTION NEEDLE - A needle shield for an injection needle assembly is provided. The needle shield comprises a proximal base plate, said base plate having an opening for allowing a needle shaft to run there through, and a distal cover plate, said cover plate having an opening for allowing the needle shaft to run there through. A skin adhesive material is arranged on the distal side of the distal cover plate. An injection needle assembly comprising such a needle shield is also provided. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157807 | ACTIVE SAFETY PEN NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - The subject invention provides a safety pen needle assembly which includes: a hub; a needle carrier; a needle fixed to the needle carrier; a shield; and, a first engageable locking arrangement for fixing the shield to the needle carrier. Upon a predetermined extent of distal movement of the shield relative to the hub, the first locking arrangement is engaged such that the shield becomes fixed to the needle carrier. Upon further distal movement of the shield relative to the hub beyond the predetermined extent of distal movement, the shield and the needle carrier move in concert together relative to the hub causing a proximal end of the needle to move distally relative to the hub to a retracted state. Advantageously, the subject invention provides a reliable, low-cost safety pen needle assembly which does not require a spring or other biasing element. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157808 | PASSIVE SAFETY PEN NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - In a first aspect, a safety pen needle assembly is provided herein which includes a hub and a needle fixed to the hub which extends distally from the hub so as to define an injection length. A first shield is slidable relative to the hub from a first state, in which the shield covers at least a substantial portion of the injection length of the needle, to a second state, in which at least a substantial portion of the injection length of the needle is exposed; and, a second shield is slidable from a first position, in which the shield covers the proximal end of the needle, to a second position, in which the proximal end of the needle is exposed. A biasing element is disposed between the first and second shields configured to simultaneously urge the first shield distally and the second shield proximally. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157809 | NOZZLE DEVICE AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE INJECTION DEVICE COMPRISING SAME - Disclosed is a nozzle device and a minimally invasive injection device, and the nozzle device for a minimally invasive injection device according to an exemplary embodiment includes an outlet to generate a microjet of a liquid, and an injection part of a micro-scale size connected to the outlet and adapted to be inserted into a skin tissue to a preset depth. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157810 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LOW-VOLUME MEDICAMENT DELIVERY - Apparatus and methods for delivering medicament. The apparatus may include a fitting for a fluid dispenser. The fitting may include a detent that is configured to limit insertion of the dispenser into the fitting by contacting a terminal surface of the dispenser; and a seal for sealing against the surface. The apparatus may include an insert for the fitting. The insert may include a gasket to seal against the terminal surface of the dispenser; a proximal rim to engage a lateral wall of the dispenser; and a connector fixed to the gasket and the rim. The apparatus may include a coupler to engage a pre-filled dispenser; and a body defining a passageway that is configured to be placed in fluid communication with the dispenser. The apparatus may include a dispenser that includes a detent and a seal. The detent may limit insertion of the dispenser into a fitting. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157811 | LOW RESIDUAL VOLUME SYRINGE/CONDUIT COMBINATION AND SYRINGE FOR SUCH A SYRINGE/CONDUIT COMBINATION - Syringe/conduit combination with a syringe part ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157812 | Dry Powder Inhalers with Dual Piercing Members and Methods of Operating Same - A dry powder inhaler includes a dose container assembly having a dose container disk with opposing upper and lower surfaces, a first row of circumferentially spaced apart dose containers at a first radius and a second row of circumferentially spaced apart dose containers at a second radius. The dose containers have dry powder therein and are sealed via a first flexible sealant over apertures in the upper surface and a second flexible sealant over apertures in the lower surface. A piercing mechanism includes two reciprocating piercers that serially alternate between the two rows of dose containers in the dose container disk. A rotatable ramp disk includes first and second sets of circumferentially spaced-apart ramp elements in staggered, concentric relationship that are configured to move the first and second piercing members between retracted and extended positions. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157813 | DOSE COUNTERS FOR INHALERS, INHALERS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A manually operated metered dose inhaler includes a dose counter chamber including a dose display tape driven by a ratchet wheel which is driven in turn by an actuator pawl actuated by movement of a canister, the tape unwinding from a stock bobbin during use of the inhaler, a rotation regulator being provided for the stock bobbin and including a wavelike engagement surface with concavities which engage against control elements in the form of protrusions on resilient forks of a split pin thereby permitting incremental unwinding of the stock bobbin yet resisting excessive rotation if the inhaler is dropped onto a hard surface. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157814 | SUBSTANCE SOURCE - A source of gaseous, gas borne or droplet substance having: an inner pressurised container ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157815 | SUBSTANCE SOURCE - A source of gaseous, gas borne or droplet substance having: an inner pressurised container (1), a substance-release valve (2) device sealed across an end of the container (1), a spout (4) displaceable inwards of the container (1) against a spring of the valve (2) device for substance release; the source also includes: an outer enclosure enclosing the inner container along its length (12), at least partially its end (14) remote from the spout (4) and partially at its spout end (19), the outer enclosure ADN the inner container (1) being arranged to react force for displacement of the spout (4) on substance release; a counter (20) accommodated within the outer enclosure for counting substance release displacements of the spout (4); and a window (22) in the outer enclosure for viewing the count of the counter (20). | 2015-06-11 |
20150157816 | REPERFUSION PROTECTION IN RESUSCITATION - An apparatus and method for resuscitating a patient suffering from cardiac arrest or another condition in which normal circulation has been interrupted. A ventilator is used for delivering a gas mixture to the patient. The ventilator is configured to adjust the partial pressure of CO2 to one or more partial pressures high enough to slow expiration of CO2 from the patient's lungs and thereby maintain a reduced pH in the patient's tissues for a period of time following return of spontaneous circulation. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157817 | Anti-Aspiration Mask System - A medical mask system is provided that detects aspiration and/or vomit or misdirected oropharyngeal secretions, alerts medical staff, and removes any effluent to prevent pulmonary aspiration. The mask system includes a mask body for covering the wearer's mouth that is integrated with at least one aspiration-detecting sensor. The aspiration-detecting sensor is configured for detecting aspiration or effluent and is configured to provide an aspiration-detected signal. The signal is received by both an alerting device and a suction assembly that is actuated to provide suction to tubing attached to the mask body to remove any effluent from the mask body. The aspiration-detecting sensor may include, for example, one or more of a pH sensor, a pressure sensor, an oxygen flow sensor, an acoustic sensor, or an object recognition sensor. The alert, for example, may be provided to a nurse's station, at a patient's room, or to a mobile application. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157818 | RESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A head-mounted respiratory assistance apparatus configured to provide a respiratory gases stream to a user. The head-mounted respiratory assistance has a main body securable to the head of a user and a blower unit that is operable to generate a pressurised gases stream from a supply of gases from the surrounding atmosphere. A patient interface is provided on the main body that has a gases inlet which is fluidly connected to the blower unit and which is configured to deliver the pressurised gases to the user's nose and/or mouth. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157819 | Methods and Apparatus for Safe Application of an Intubation Device - Intubation is a potentially dangerous invasive procedure with many plausible errors, such as over-inflation of a cuff and insertion of an intubation tube in the wrong lumen, potentially resulting in a patient's internal bleeding, suffocation, or even death. An intubation aide according to example embodiments of the present invention allows intubation of a patient, while eliminating potential injury to the patient, increasing accuracy and reliability of the placement of the intubation tube, and drastically decreasing procedural time. Within moments of insertion of the device into a patient, the medical caregiver knows, with complete certainty, the location of the intubation device without applying traditional time-consuming tasks. Embodiments also provide patient safety, if intubated for a prolonged periods, by regulating an inflation pressure of the cuff. The intubation aide can also be used for training purposes and is ideal for intubation in hospital and field settings. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157820 | LOCATION DETERMINING ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE AND METHODS - An embodiment of a system for aiding in the proper placement of an endotracheal tube in the trachea of a patent comprises an endotracheal tube having a proximal region and a distal region, the distal region including an electrode. In addition, the endotracheal tube comprises a control unit coupled to the electrode to differentiate proper placement of the endotracheal tube in the patient's trachea from improper placement of the endotracheal tube in the patient's esophagus based on a sensed electrical signal from the electrode. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157821 | COMBINED BITE BLOCK/ORAL AIRWAY/TONGUE DEPRESSOR APPLIANCE - In particular, in alternative embodiments, the invention provides a combined bite block/airway/tongue depressor appliance. In alternative embodiments, appliances of the invention are used in an individual, e.g., an anesthetized patient or a patient having an electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), to maintain the airway. In alternative embodiments, appliances of the invention have a bite block and tongue depressor sufficiently asymmetrically positioned in the left- or the right-hand side of the mouth to allow additional positioning of a medical or visualizing device or an endotracheal tube into the mouth, the oral cavity, larynx or esophagus. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157822 | CUSTOMIZED MEDICAL DEVICES AND APPAREL - Systems and methods for making a custom sleep apnea mask or other wearable article are disclosed. The sleep apnea system comprises a face mask, a headband integrally connected to the face mask, and at least one air duct configured to direct air from the CPAP machine to nasal tubes. The face mask preferably comprises: an inner surface having the same shape as the user's face; an upper surface configured to sit at a first predetermined distance between the user's nose and eyes; and an outer surface configured to extend a second predetermined distance from the inner surface. Nearly shape and position of substantially all the surfaces of the mask are configured based on the shape and or location of facial features, resulting in a highly customized mask optimized for each individual patient. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157823 | SEALING CUSHION HAVING CORRUGATED SEALING FLAP - A cushion ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157824 | CUSHION WITH COMPRESSION CONTROL - A cushion ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157825 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR CONNECTING TWO RESPIRATORY TUBES - A locking assembly is adapted for connecting a first respiratory tube and a second respiratory tube. The first respiratory tube has an outer surrounding surface. The locking assembly includes a sleeve and a coupling unit. The sleeve is adapted to be sleeved fittingly on the first respiratory tube and has an inner surface, an outer surface, and a first locking portion. The coupling unit includes a connecting tube and a locking component that has a second locking portion. The second locking portion is pivotable relative to the connecting tube between a locked position and an unlocked position. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157826 | NEBULIZER SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RESPIRATORY THERAPY - Nebulizer systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed. The apparatus includes a body, a breathing gas inlet and outlet, and a barrier. The body is sized to be positioned within an adaptor of the nebulizer system. The breathing gas inlet and the breathing gas outlet are at opposite ends of the body. The barrier is coupled to the body. A plurality of holes are formed in the barrier. The plurality of holes open in a direction orthogonal to the breathing gas inlet. The system employs the apparatus in conjunction with a nebulizer and an adaptor. The method includes generating an aerosolized medicament, providing the aerosolized medicament to the adaptor, passing the aerosolized medicament through the barrier of the apparatus, providing a breathing gas to the apparatus, and flowing the aerosolized medicament and the breathing gas through the breathing gas outlet of the apparatus. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157827 | Catheter Tube System and Method for Producing a Catheter Tube System - A catheter tube system has a first tube, in particular a multi-lumen tube, and at least one second tube, for example at least two single-lumen tubes. The inner lumina of the two tubes have a fluid connection to one another that is sealed in relation to an environment by means of a cured connecting compound. The result is a catheter tube system, in which the tubes are securely and tightly connected to one another. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157828 | Bridle Catheter - A bridle catheter for installation into the nasal cavity of a patient comprises a tubular portion, a tape portion having a flattened geometry, and a transition zone located where the tubular portion meets the tape portion. A magnet is operatively attached in an open end of the tubular portion and secured therein so as to inhibit movement. A non-elastic member is integral with at least the tape portion and extends at least partially along a length thereof. In one example, the non-elastic member extends along substantially all of the tubular portion and tape portion. In another example, the non-elastic member comprises at least one of a ribbon or at least one fiber. A bridle catheter system is also provided that further comprises a stylet and a probe with a second magnet. A method of making the bridle catheter is further provided. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157829 | HOLDING DEVICES FOR ELONGATED INSTRUMENTS - A holding device for elongated instruments can include a channel for receiving therein an intermediate portion of an elongated instrument. The holding device can include a lock that includes a seat against which the elongated instrument can rest and a resiliently deformable retention arm that is movable relative to the seat. The lock, when in the securing state, can retain within the channel the intermediate portion of the elongated instrument to prevent the intermediate portion from one or more of translating or rotating relative to the device. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157830 | GUIDEWIRE - A guidewire suppresses an increase in operating resistance during pushing and pulling within a blood vessel that is extremely crooked and secures sufficient operability. The guidewire includes a core shaft and a coil body wound around the core shaft. The core shaft includes a first shaft portion positioned inside the coil body and a second shaft portion positioned proximally from the coil body. A twisted portion that is twisted along a longitudinal axis of the core shaft is provided in at least part of the second shaft portion. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157831 | MEDICAL BALLOON WITH RADIOPAQUE END PORTION FOR PRECISELY IDENTIFYING A WORKING SURFACE LOCATION - A balloon catheter comprises an elongated, tubular shaft extending in a longitudinal direction, said shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. An inflatable balloon is supported along the distal end of the shaft, the balloon when inflated including a generally cylindrical barrel section forming a working surface, and generally conical end sections that do not form a part of the working surface. The balloon further includes at least one radiopaque identifier for indicating the relative position of the working surface, said identifier being provided on at least one of the conical end sections of the balloon so as to define the extent of the working surface. Related aspects are also disclosed. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157832 | Balloon Catheter with Dynamic Vessel Engaging Member - The technical disclosure relates to catheters useful for engaging a vessel from within a lumen defined by the vessel. A catheter includes an elongate shaft, an inflatable balloon disposed on the distal end of the elongate shaft, a guide disposed on the external surface of the balloon, and an engaging member having a distal end releasably secured by the guide such that the guide maintains the engaging member distal end adjacent the outer surface of the balloon when the balloon is in an uninflated configuration but releases the engaging member distal end as the balloon moves from an uninflated configuration to an inflated configuration. The technical disclosure also relates to methods of using a catheter. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157833 | NON-COMPLIANT MEDICAL BALLOON HAVING AN INTEGRAL WOVEN FABRIC LAYER - A non-compliant medical balloon may be changed from a deflated state to an inflated state by increasing pressure within the balloon. The non-compliant medical balloon is composed of a woven fabric layer composed of at least two woven fabric fibers forming an angle. The angle remains substantially unchanged when the balloon changes from a deflated state to an inflated state. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157834 | BALLOON CATHETER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A balloon catheter includes a one-piece extrusion having inner and outer tubular walls, where the inner tubular wall defines a wire guide lumen, and a clearance extending between the inner and outer tubular walls forms an inflation lumen. A balloon is attached to the outer tubular wall and to the inner tubular wall, such that the inflation lumen is in fluid communication with the balloon and the wire guide lumen extends through the balloon. A method of making the balloon catheter is also disclosed. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157835 | IMPLANT DEVICE, TOOL, AND METHODS RELATING TO TREATMENT OF PARANASAL SINUSES - An implant device is configured to be implanted in a fistula to fluidly connect the lacrimal apparatus and a paranasal sinus. A surgical tool has an implant the implant device mounted on a carrier. Various methods involve a fistula between the lacrimal apparatus and a paranasal sinus. A kit includes an entry device for use to form a fistula and an implant tool for use to implant an implant device following formation of a fistula. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157836 | IMPLANTABLE DRAINAGE DEVICE - A surgical method of implanting an implantable drainage apparatus. The method comprising the steps of cutting the skin of a patient, inserting the implantable drainage apparatus into the body of the patient, the implantable drainage apparatus comprising a drainage device, an energy source adapted to supply energy to the drainage device, a connecting tube connected to the drainage device, a bellows adapted to generate a suction and a motor connected to the bellows, being adapted to compress the bellows to move fluid out of the bellows and at the same time pre-tension the bellows, placing the drainage device at a placement area in the patient's body, placing the connecting tube at a treatment area in the patient's body. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157837 | DRUG DELIVERY APPARATUS - An implantable drug delivery apparatus for delivering a drug into a bodily fluid in a bodily cavity of a patient over a period of time includes a drug supply reservoir to supply drug into a delivery channel and an actuator for delivering the drug to a predetermined location in the bodily cavity of the patient, such as, for example, a cochlea of a human ear. The drug is loaded into the delivery channel while producing substantially negligible flow at an outlet of the delivery channel. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157838 | METHODS OF AGENT DELIVERY USING INGESTIBLE PROBE - Methods of use of an electronic probe which is introduced into the intestinal tract of a living organism and which operates autonomously therein, adapted to deliver one or more therapy agents. In one embodiment, the method includes loading the probe with one or more therapy agents, and selectively releasing the agents from the probe at a desired location of the intestinal tract in order to provide increased efficacy over traditional oral ingestion or intravenous introduction of the agent(s). In one variant, the one or more agents comprise low-specificity agents, and the method is used to significantly reduce side effects which might otherwise occur without direct delivery. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157839 | Applicator for Applying a Fluid to a Surface - An applicator for applying a fluid to a surface is provided, the applicator comprising a support comprising an upper outer surface and a lower holding surface; a flexible membrane comprising a central opening, an inner wall comprising a lower end and an upper end, an outer wall at least partially surrounding the upper outer surface of the support, the outer wall comprising a lower end and an upper end, and an upper folded wall connecting the upper ends of the inner wall and outer wall; and a membrane holder for fixedly securing the lower end of the inner wall of the flexible membrane to the upper outer surface of the support; wherein the upper surface of the membrane holder and the inner wall of the flexible membrane define a reservoir for holding a fluid, and wherein the lower end of the outer wall of the flexible membrane is free to move axially relative to the upper outer surface of the support when pressure is applied to the upper folded wall of the flexible membrane. In an embodiment, the applicator has particular utility for applying a topical or transdermal testosterone composition to the skin of a patient in need of testosterone replacement therapy. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157840 | Microneedle Sheet - A microneedle sheet according to an embodiment comprises a plurality of microneedles formed on a sheet substantially along a principal surface of the sheet. The sheet is bent to raise the microneedles from the principal surface, and the raised microneedles pierce a skin. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157841 | FRICTIONAL TRANS-EPITHELIAL TISSUE DISRUPTION AND COLLECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF INDUCING OR AUGMENTING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE - The invention relates to trans-epithelial frictionally abrasive tissue sampling devices for performing biopsies and methods of inducing an immune response against a pathogen, wherein epithelial cells containing the pathogen are disrupted with the frictionally abrasive tissue sampling device to introduce the pathogen into the bloodstream of a patient. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157842 | NEUROLOGICAL APPARATUS COMPRISING A PERCUTANEOUS ACCESS DEVICE - Apparatus for delivering therapeutic agents to the central nervous system of a subject is described. The apparatus includes at least one intracranial catheter and a percutaneous access device. The percutaneous access device includes a body having at least one extracorporeal surface and at least one subcutaneous surface, the body defining at least one port for connection to an implanted intracranial catheter. The port is accessible from the extracorporeal surface of the device, but is provided with a seal such as a rubber bung between the lumen of the port and the extracorporeal surface. The percutaneous access device may have more than two ports and/or a flange. A method of implanting the percutaneous access device is also described. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157843 | CUTTABLE CATHETER HUB WITH INTEGRATED HEMOSTASIS VALVE - A catheter hemostasis valve hub for a catheter or introducer sheath has a generally tubular shell with a first region and a second region having a greater thickness than the first region, a pre-slit hemostasis seal within the shell, and an end cap to retain the hemostasis seal within the shell having a web section. The hub is easily cut or slit after introduction of the catheter without prior breaking. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157844 | MIXING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESEARCH, INDUSTRIAL AND MEDICAL USES - Mixing systems and methods include a mixing device comprising a primary tube having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface and an inner lumen and at least one secondary tube having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface and an inner lumen. The at least one secondary tube is substantially parallel to the primary tube. The distal end of the at least one secondary tube is fluidly connected to the primary tube at a junction located on the primary tube close to the distal end of the primary tube. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157845 | LINE SEPARATION PROTECTOR - A line separation protector is provided that can include an arm, an anchor, a clasp attached to the arm, and a tab connected to and configured to manipulate the clasp. A tubing subsystem is also provided that can include a first tubing threaded through the anchor of the line separation protector described herein. A line connection system is also provided and can include the tubing subsystem described herein, and a second tubing, wherein the clasp of the line separation protector is configured to engage the second tubing. A method of protecting a line connection system is also described herein and includes engaging a second tubing with the clasp of the protector to form a protected line connection system. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157846 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR WITH CLOSEABLE MALE LUER - A luer connector including a housing with first end including a male luer tip and a second end. The connector further includes a rigid valve member having a first opened end and a second closed end and a retaining member configured to couple the valve member and the housing. The housing further includes a rigid conduit positioned within the housing and in fluid communication with the second end of the housing, the rigid conduit adapted to engage the first opened end of the valve member. The housing defines a first internal volume when the valve member is in a first position and a second, smaller volume when the valve member is in a second position. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157847 | Luer Connectors - Luer connector including a primary Luer male connector, having a secondary female section extending from a top distal part of the primary Luer male connector back towards a proximal part thereof, the primary Luer male connector including a first inner fluid flow channel extending from a proximal end thereof to the secondary female section, the first inner fluid flow channel having a diameter of approximately d1 increasing at a connection point between the first inner fluid flow channel and the secondary female section to form a neck N the secondary female section having an internal diameter of d2 at a top distal part of the primary Luer male connector, where d1 is smaller than d2, the primary Luer male connector being configured to mate with a primary Luer female connector having a secondary male section including a second inner fluid flow channel ex having an internal diameter of approximately d1. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157848 | Safety Drug Delivery Connectors - Drug delivery connectors are provided for permitting and blocking fluid flow between a container and a catheter connector or other drug delivery site. Embodiments of the drug delivery connectors include a ball valve for forming a releasable seal within the drug delivery connectors. In one or more embodiments, the ball valve prevents fluid flow between an open proximal end and an open distal end of the drug delivery connector and is movable in a proximal direction to release the releasable seal to permit fluid flow from the open proximal direction to the open distal direction. Methods of delivering medication to a catheter connector that includes an actuator are also provided | 2015-06-11 |
20150157849 | Auto-Shutoff Coupling - The present disclosure relates to a breakaway coupling. A female adapter on a source side of the coupling uses a valve to prevent a flow of contents from the source when the coupling is not connected or is broken apart. A male adapter on a destination side uses a valve to prevent backflow from the destination when the female and male adapters are not coupled together. When coupled, the male adapter penetrates the valve of the female adapter, thereby allowing the flow from the source to the destination via the male and female adapters. Pressure from the flow opens the valve of the male adapter allowing the flow from the source to proceed to the destination. In the coupled state, the male and female adapters, and respective tubes, are able to rotate with respect to each other. The coupling may be used to deliver medical fluids to a patient. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157850 | WEARABLE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE SYSTEM - A wearable therapeutic device that includes a garment configured to contain an external defibrillator. The garment is configured to house at least one of an alarm module and a monitor and to house a first therapy electrode and a second therapy electrode. The garment is also configured to releasably receive a receptacle that contains a conductive fluid proximate to at least one of the first therapy electrode and the second therapy electrode, and to electrically couple the receptacle with the garment. | 2015-06-11 |