24th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 52 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130150622 | STEREOSELECTIVE SYNTHESIS OF TAPENTADOL AND ITS SALTS - A process for the synthesis of a salt of tapentadol. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150623 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN OR HEAVY HYDROGENS, AND HYDROGENATION (PROTIATION, DEUTERATION OR TRITIATION) OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS USING SAME - An object is to provide a process for providing hydrogen or heavy hydrogens conveniently without the necessity of large-scale equipment and a process capable of performing hydrogenation (protiation, deuteration or tritiation) reaction conveniently without the use of an expensive reagent and a special catalyst. The production process includes a process for producing hydrogen or heavy hydrogens, containing subjecting water or heavy water to mechanochemical reaction in the presence of a catalyst metal, and a process for producing a hydrogenated (protiated, deuterated or tritiated) organic compound, containing subjecting an organic compound and water or heavy water to mechanochemical reaction in the presence of a catalyst metal. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150624 | Method for Producing Primary Aliphatic Amines from Aldehydes - A continuous process for producing primary aliphatic amines having 9 to 18 carbon atoms by reaction of corresponding aliphatic aldehydes with ammonia and hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst in the liquid phase, characterized in that the reaction is carried out solventlessly at a molar ratio of aliphatic aldehyde:ammonia of at least 1:30, at a temperature of 100 to 200° C. and at a pressure of 6 to 11 MPa. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150625 | Novel Amino Alcohol Cationic Lipids for Oligonucleotide Delivery - The instant invention provides for novel cationic lipids that can be used in combination with other lipid components such as cholesterol and PEG-lipids to form lipid nanoparticles with oligonucleotides. It is an object of the instant invention to provide a cationic lipid scaffold that is more efficacious than traditional cationic lipids. The present invention employs amino alcohols to enhance the efficiency of in vivo delivery of siRNA. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150626 | METHOD FOR HYDROGENATION OF ISO-ALPHA-ACIDS AND TETRAHYDRO-ISO-ALPHA- ACIDS TO HEXAHYDRO-ISO-ALPHA-ACIDS - The invention relates to a process for the production of hexahydro-iso-alpha-acids starting from iso-alpha-acids (or tetrahydro-iso-alpha-acids) in which iso-alpha-acids (or tetrahydro-iso-alpha-acids) are mixed with a heterogeneous ruthenium containing catalyst, that catalyzes the hydrogenation from iso-alpha-acids or tetrahydro-iso-alpha-acids to hexahydro-iso-alpha-acids, either in solvent-free conditions, or in the presence of a solvent phase (e.g. carbon dioxide, water, ethanol or another organ-ic solvent, or mixtures thereof), and in the absence or presence of other hop compounds (such as beta-acids). The resulting mix-ture is then subjected to a temperature at which the iso-alpha-acid (or tetrahydro-iso-alpha-acid) containing reaction medium is sufficiently low in viscosity to allow easy mixing with the heterogeneous ruthenium containing catalyst and held under a hydrogen containing atmosphere (either pure hydrogen gas or mixed with an inert gas) for a reaction tune sufficient to effect high conver-sion of the iso-alpha-acid (or tetrahydro-iso-alpha-acid) reactant into the hexahydro-iso-alpha-acid product. The molar ratio of iso-alpha-acid or tetrahydro-iso-alpha-acid to ruthenium varies between 1:1 and 2000:1. After the hydrogenation process, the hetero-geneous ruthenium containing catalyst can be separated from the hexahydro-iso-alpha-acid product phase by centrifugation, filtra-tion, decantation or other liquid-solid separation techniques. The hydrogenation process can be performed batch-wise or alterna-tively in continuous mode. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150627 | PURIFICATION METHOD FOR CYCLIC COMPOUND - An industrially advantageous purification method for a cyclic compound with a particular structure is provided. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150628 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A CURCUMIN DERIVATIVE - The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising: | 2013-06-13 |
20130150629 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A t-BUTYL PHENOL FROM A C4 RAFFINATE STREAM - This invention relates to processes for producing various t-butyl phenols, such as 2,6-di-ten-butyl phenol and ortho-tert-butyl phenol, by selectively reacting phenol or a substituted phenol with an isobutylene-containing C | 2013-06-13 |
20130150630 | METHOD FOR PREPARING PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS - In an embodiment of the disclosure, a method for preparing a phenolic compound is provided. The method includes providing a lignin depolymerization product, and hydrogenating the lignin depolymerization product under iron oxide and hydrogen gas to prepare a phenolic compound. The prepared phenolic compound is a crude phenolic composition including phenol, methylphenol, dimethylphenol or a combination thereof. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150631 | HYDROCONVERSION OF RENEWABLE FEEDSTOCKS - A hydrocarbon conversion process comprises contacting a renewable feedstock under hydroprocessing conditions with a bulk catalyst to form oleochemicals such as fatty alcohols, esters, and normal paraffins. Advantageously, the reaction conditions can be selected to directly convert the renewable feedstock to the desired product(s). | 2013-06-13 |
20130150632 | PROCESS FOR CIS-1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE - Disclosed is a process for the preparation of cis-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (cis-1233zd) comprising the steps of (a) providing CF | 2013-06-13 |
20130150633 | PROCESS FOR MAKING CIS-1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE - Disclosed is a process for making cis-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene comprising reacting 3,3,3-trifluoropropyne with HCl in a reaction vessel at a yield of at least about 80%. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150634 | PROCESS FOR 1,1,2-TRICHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPANE - Disclosed is a process for making the compound 1,1,2-trichloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-propane (233da) by the catalytic fluorination of 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexachloropropane. 233da is a starting material used in the production cis-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (cis-1233zd). | 2013-06-13 |
20130150635 | HYDROCONVERSION OF RENEWABLE FEEDSTOCKS - A hydrocarbon conversion process comprises contacting a renewable feedstock under hydroprocessing conditions with a bulk catalyst to form oleochemicals such as fatty alcohols, esters, and normal paraffins. Advantageously, the reaction conditions can be selected to directly convert the renewable feedstock to the desired product(s). | 2013-06-13 |
20130150636 | HYDROCONVERSION OF RENEWABLE FEEDSTOCKS - A hydrocarbon conversion process comprises contacting a renewable feedstock under hydroprocessing conditions with supported catalyst comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Group VIII metals, Group VIB metals to form oleochemicals such as fatty alcohols, esters, and normal paraffins. Advantageously, the reaction conditions can be selected to directly convert the renewable feedstock to the desired product(s). | 2013-06-13 |
20130150637 | HYDROCONVERSION PROCESS FOR HEAVY HYDROCARBONACEOUS FEEDSTOCK - The invention concerns a process for hydroconversion of a hydrocarbonaceous feedstock comprising:
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20130150638 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A HYDROCARBON COMPONENT - The invention relates to a process for producing a new type of high-quality hydrocarbon base oil of biological origin. The process of the invention comprises ketonisation, hydrodeoxygenation, and isomerization steps. Fatty acids and/or fatty acid esters based on a biological raw material are preferably used as the feedstock. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150639 | PROCESS FOR SELECTIVE HYDROGENATION IN THE PRESENCE OF A CATALYST BASED ON A METAL FROM GROUP VIII PREPARED USING AT LEAST ONE CYCLIC OLIGOSACCHARIDE - Selective hydrogenation of a polyunsaturated hydrocarbon feed containing at least 2 carbon atoms per molecule and having an end point of 250° C. or less, by contacting said feed with a catalyst having an active phase of at least one metal from group VIII deposited on a support formed by at least one oxide, said catalyst being prepared using a process involving at least:
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20130150640 | PRODUCTION OF XYLENES BY METHYLATION OF AROMATIC COMPOUNDS - The inventive method is directed to the production of xylenes by methylation of aromatic compounds with methanol. The process uses fixed bed reactors, operates at lower pressure, and without the need for hydrogen or other gas recycle. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150641 | HYDROCONVERSION OF RENEWABLE FEEDSTOCKS - A hydrocarbon conversion process comprises contacting a renewable feedstock under hydroprocessing conditions with supported catalyst comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Group VIII metals, Group VIB metals to form oleochemicals such as fatty alcohols, esters, and normal paraffins. Advantageously, the reaction conditions can be selected to directly convert the renewable feedstock to the desired product(s). | 2013-06-13 |
20130150642 | Preparation of an Olefin Oligomerization Catalyst - This disclosure provides for new catalyst systems and new methods for preparing and using the catalyst systems for generating a trimerization product. In an aspect, the new catalyst systems comprise a chromium carboxylate that is prepared by anhydrous metathesis. In another aspect, the catalyst system comprise a chromium carboxylate that is prepared by anhydrous metathesis and a metal pyrrolide compound. The catalyst systems imparts improved performance and/or reduced catalyst system cost to an olefin trimerization process. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150643 | MIXED-PHASE OPERATION OF BUTENES METATHESIS PROCESS FOR MAXIMIZING PROPYLENE PRODUCTION - Methods for olefin metathesis including contacting a olefin feed stream with a metathesis catalyst at a temperature and at a pressure sufficient to maintain the reactor olefin compositions in a mixed-phase condition including components in the liquid phase and components in the vapor phase, where the mixed-phase reaction conditions shift the equilibrium to desired product olefins. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150644 | Reactor Components - The present disclosure relates to reactor components and their use, e.g., in regenerative reactors. A process and apparatus for utilizing different wetted areas along the flow path of a fluid in a pyrolysis reactor, e.g., a thermally regenerating reactor, such as a regenerative, reverse-flow reactor, is described. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150645 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REGISTRATION AND IMMOBILIZATION - Support devices and pods for the head and neck region of patients undergoing radiation therapy are provided herein. The pod generally includes a support shell shaped to generally conform to the shape of the head and neck region of the patient, a foam insert that conforms to the head and neck region of the patient, and an immobilization facemask attached directly to the shell, thereby facilitating close placement of the radiation beam delivery device to the patient and reducing any attenuation and perturbation of radiation doses directed at the patient. The components of the pod are made from materials having properties that reduce any attenuation and perturbation of prescribed radiation doses. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150646 | Method for the Operation of a Radiotherapy System and a Radiotherapy System - A method for calculating local part radiation doses in a radiotherapy system for applying a total radiation dose in a target volume with several beams is provided. The method includes determining at least one first control plane for controlling the dosing of the beams, determining at least one second control plane for controlling the positioning of the beams, and allocating beams to the first and second control planes. The method also includes, for at least one side of a first control plane, calculating in isolation of the corresponding local part radiation doses of all the beams allocated to the first control plane. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150647 | Irradiation Planning for Particle Therapy - A method for producing an irradiation plan for a target volume includes preparing a modulation curve that characterizes modulation of particle numbers at target points in the target volume that lie one behind another in a direction of the beam. The method also includes determining a current position of the target volume and defining a plurality of target points that fully cover the target volume in the current position. Particle numbers are assigned to the plurality of current target points using the modulation curve. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150648 | INCLINED BEAMLINE MOTION MECHANISM - A radiotherapy particle emitter positioning device is provided. The positioning device includes first and second arcuate support frames, a mounting carriage and a drive arrangement. The first and second arcuate support frames each include a drive track arrangement defining an arcuate carriage guide path. The mounting carriage is configured for supporting the radiotherapy particle emitter. The mounting carriage is mounted to and supported by the support frames. The mounting carriage is connectable to the drive track arrangements and moveable along the carriage guide path. The mounting carriage also includes the drive arrangement. The drive arrangement engages the drive track arrangements for driving the mounting carriage along the drive track arrangements and the carriage guide path. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150649 | SENSITIZATION OF TUMOR CELLS TO RADIATION THERAPY THROUGH ADMINISTRATION OF ENDOTHELIN AGONISTS - Methods to sensitize tumor cells to radiation therapy through the administration of an endothelin agonist such as the ET | 2013-06-13 |
20130150650 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NEURO-EEG SYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY - Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for a number of disorders. Described are methods and devices to treat disorders that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect mood, focus, and cognition of subjects. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150651 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NEURO-EEG SYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY - Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for a number of disorders. Described are methods and devices to treat disorders that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect mood, focus, and cognition of subjects. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150652 | Hemostasis Composition with Magnetite - A composition and method of arresting the flow of blood from a bleeding wound. The composition preferably includes an anhydrous salt ferrate compound preferably combined with an effective amount of an insoluble cation exchange material and an effective amount of anhydrous Magnetite mixed uniformly together. Povidone iodine may be added for enhanced antimicrobial properties. In the method, a quantity of the composition is magnetically attached to a surface of a magnet, after which the powderous mixture is applied to the wound by pressing the surface covered with the powderous compound against the wound for a time sufficient to clot the blood to arrest substantial further blood flow from the wound. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150653 | Modulating Function of Neural Structures Near the Ear - Stimulation of the facial nerve system (e.g., electrically, electromagnetically, etc.) in ischemic stroke patients will cause dilation of occluded arteries and dilation of surrounding arteries, allowing for blood flow to circumvent the obstruction and reach previously-deprived tissue. The device approaches the facial nerve and its branches in the vicinity of the ear. In use, the device can be inserted into the ear canal and/or placed in proximity to the ear in order to stimulate the facial nerve system non-invasively (e.g., using an electromagnetic field). The device can be used in the emergency treatment of acute stroke or chronically variations for long-term maintenance of blood flow to the brain and stroke prevention. Additional embodiments of the device may be adapted for use on different regions of the body. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150654 | CANNULA RING AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Cannula devices and related methods are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, a cannula ring includes a body portion having a substantially cylindrical member defining an opening therethrough. A plurality of anchor arms coupled with the body portion and configured to be positioned in a first, collapsed state and a second, deployed state, wherein the anchor arms each include a free end that is radially displaced from the body portion while in the second, deployed state relative to their positions while in the first, collapsed state. Suture rings and other associated structures and devices are also described. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150655 | System and Method of Neonatal Care - An infant care system includes an infant care tower configured to receive at least one medical device. A processor operates the infant care tower and the at least one medical device. A bassinet is configured to receive an infant patient within a microenvironment defined and maintained by the bassinet. Upon connection of the bassinet to the infant care tower, the processor operates to control both the infant care tower and the bassinet in maintain the microenvironment of the bassinet. In a method of treating an infant patient, an infant patient is provided in a microenvironment defined and maintained by a bassinet. The bassinet is communicatively connected to the care tower and a first processor of the infant care tower operates the bassinet to maintain the microenvironment to provide medical care to the infant patient with the at least one medical device of the infant care tower. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150656 | INFANT TRANSPORTER APPARATUS - An infant transporter includes a transporter base, a support member secured to the base, and a housing supported by the support member. The housing includes a radio frequency coil adapted to emit a radio frequency configured to enable magnetic resonance imaging. The infant transporter exclusively comprises components that are magnetic resonance imaging compatible. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150657 | IMPLANTABLE COMPONENT OF A HEARING PROSTHESIS - A hearing prosthesis including an implantable component including a vibrator portion configured to vibrate in response to a sound signal to evoke a hearing precept and a screw portion configured to removably attach the implantable component to a recipient, wherein the vibratory portion is rigidly adhered to the screw portion. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150658 | Intra-nasal Aromatherapy Clip - The present invention relates generally to an intra-nasal clip, and more particularly to a nasal clip that diffuses the aromas or fragrances, such as those used in aromatherapy, without risking irritation through direct contact with the inner nasal septum. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150659 | METHOD FOR AMELIORATING INSOMNIA - A method for ameliorating an insomnia of a user having a brain wave includes steps of defining a specific frequency range of 8 to 12 Hz as a μ rhythm in the brain wave, detecting a total power under the specific frequency as a μ rhythm intensity of the user, providing one of an animation and a wave form representative of the μ rhythm intensity of the user, and inducing the μ rhythm of the user by watching one of the animation and the wave form by the user. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150660 | Time-Driven Personalization of Media Preference - The present invention relates to time-driven personalization of media preference. In an embodiment, the present invention includes a therapy for treating altered cognitive states, such as understimulation, overstimulation and sundowning, in individuals suffering from cognitive impairment, including dementia. The present invention uses time to focus its therapies through personal care shows. The time-based personal care shows include personalized content (e.g., images, music, trusted voice) and format (e.g., tempo, length of intervals, color contrast) to ensure effectiveness of the personal care shows in reaching the desired results. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150661 | INTRA-VAGINAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING FECAL INCONTINENCE - Devices and methods for intra-vaginal bowel control. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150662 | BODILY IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY AND PLACEMENT OF BODILY IMPLANTS INTO A PATIENT'S BODY - A method and device for the treatment of fecal incontinence is disclosed. The method includes disposing a bodily implant proximate to an anal canal of a patient. The bodily implant has a strip extending along a length between a first end portion and a second end portion. The strip has a set of first projections and a set of second projections extending along at least a portion of a longitudinal edge of the strip, such that the set of the first projections are inclined toward the second end portion of the strip and the set of the second projections are inclined toward the first end portion of the strip. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150664 | TUBE CONNECTOR WITH A GUIDING TIP - Generally described herein are apparatus, systems and methods related to utilizing a guiding tip to connect two open ends of respective tubes of a gastric banding system. More particularly, one of these tubes may include a barbed element at or near the point of connection which makes it difficult to connect the two tubes as the barbed element may be larger than an opening to receive the barbed element. The guiding tip provides a solution to this problem by acting as an interface between the barbed element and the receiving tube. In this manner, the sealing functionality of the barbed element may be retained while improving the ease of inserting the barbed element into the receiving tube. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150665 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - A medical instrument in the form of an endoscopic shank instrument includes an actuation element which is axially displaceable in a shank. Two lever arms are pivotably articulated in a manner distanced to one another and are positioned at a proximal side of the shank. The lever arms form part of a grip part. The lever arms are coupled in movement to the actuation element and are coupled directly to one another. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150666 | ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope of the invention includes: an insertion portion including a bending portion bendable in an up/down (U-D) direction and a left/right (L-R) direction, and a flexible tube portion connected to a rear end of the bending portion; rigid long members inserted in the insertion portion; and a soft long member inserted in the insertion portion, in which the respective long members are dispersively disposed such that axial centers of the respective long members are respectively disposed in four inner regions sectionalized by projecting, in an longitudinal axis direction, a rotational axis at the time that the bending portion is bent in an up/down direction and a rotational axis at the time that the bending portion is bent in a left/right direction. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150667 | ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope of an embodiment includes: a distal end rigid member made of resin; a channel tube connecting member which has a distal end side fitted and fixed in the distal end rigid member and is formed in a tubular shape using a conductive member, and which includes a stepped portion on a part of an outer circumferential surface in a longitudinal direction; and a bending piece member which is formed in a tubular shape using a conductive member and arranged just behind a rear end side of the distal end rigid member, and which has a protruding portion protruding and elastically-deformed toward an inner circumferential surface side, wherein when the bending piece member is fixed to the distal end rigid member with the channel tube connecting member being housed inside thereof, the protruding portion contacts the outer circumferential surface of the channel tube connecting member to establish conduction. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150668 | ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - An endoscope apparatus includes: a plurality of connection portions to which an endoscope can be connected, respectively; a priority setting portion that sets a connection priority of the plurality of connection portions; a drive portion that supplies a drive signal to one endoscope; and a control portion that controls so that the drive portion supplies the drive signal to any one endoscope only based on the connection priority. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150669 | PARFOCAL COUPLER FOR ENDOSCOPIC VIEWING SYSTEM - A coupler for connecting an endoscope to a camera including a cylinder having a zoom lens and a focus lens therein. A zoom adjustment member engages the cylinder with a first coefficient of friction and is movable relative thereto to cause axial movement of the zoom lens. The zoom adjustment member is operatively connected to a focus adjustment member such that movement of the zoom adjustment member causes the focus adjustment member to move thereby moving both the zoom lens and the focus lens axially. The focus adjustment member engages the zoom adjustment member with a second coefficient of friction and is movable relative thereto to cause axial movement of the focus lens within the cylinder. The first coefficient of friction is greater than the second coefficient of friction such that movement of the focus adjustment member does not cause movement of the zoom adjustment member. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150670 | THORACIC SCOPE PORT CLEANER - An instrument for cleaning a lens of a scope includes an elongated sheath and a cleaning portion. The elongated sheath defines a lumen dimensioned and configured to slidingly receive the scope therein. The cleaning portion is positioned in a distal portion of the lumen. The cleaning portion includes a membrane formed from an elastic material. The membrane includes one or more openings to facilitate translation of the scope through the membrane. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150671 | ROTATABLE CONNECTOR FOR AN ENDOSCOPE - A rotating connector formed within an endoscope console for connecting an endoscope to a console, comprising: a fixed part located on the endoscope console for attaching the rotating connector to the console; and a rotating part adapted to be attached to the at least one fixed part such that the rotating part can rotate relatively to the at least one fixed part, the rotating part also adapted to receiving an endoscope connector, wherein the rotating connector enables rotation of the endoscope while eliminating twisting of a proximal shaft connecting the endoscope to the console. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150672 | ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope includes an insertion unit, an operation unit, an operation-unit engagement part, an insertion-unit engagement part, a water-tight sealing member, and a torque control member. The torque control member is provided between the operation-unit engagement part and the insertion-unit engagement part in radial directions of the insertion unit, so as to make tight contact with the operation-unit engagement part and the insertion-unit engagement part, and controls resistive torque of the insertion unit during rotation of the insertion unit by applying frictional resistance of a direction about the axis to the insertion unit when the insertion unit rotates in relation to the operation unit. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150673 | ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope includes an insertion portion including a bending portion configured to bend in four directions, and a flexible tube portion provided so as to be continuous with the bending portion, wherein the bending portion includes a first bending region and a second bending region, and wherein the flexible tube portion comprises inside, four first guide pipes each including a distal end fixed to a distal end of the first bending region and a proximal end fixed to a bending portion operation device, and three second guide pipes each including a distal end fixed to a distal end of the second bending region and a proximal end fixed to a bending portion bent shape switching device. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150674 | THORACIC SCOPE PORT SPONGE CLEANER - An instrument for cleaning a lens of a scope includes an elongated sheath and a cleaner. The elongated sheath defines a lumen dimensioned and configured to slidably receive the scope therethrough. The cleaner is positioned within the sheath at a distal end portion of the lumen. The cleaner includes a fluid receiving portion configured to clean the lens of the scope in response to translation of the scope therethrough. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150675 | Transparent Speculum Apparatus and System - A system for inspecting a body cavity of a patient comprises an otoscope having a gripping body, a speculum having a narrow distal portion adapted to be placed in the body cavity of the patient and a wide proximal portion connectable to a top end of the gripping body, a viewing port connected to the top end of the gripping body to provide a line of sight through the speculum, and a light source connected to the top end of the gripping body configured to direct light through the speculum, where the speculum is substantially transparent. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150676 | SURGICAL ACCESS SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A system for accessing a surgical target site and related methods, involving an initial distraction system for creating an initial distraction corridor, and an assembly capable of distracting from the initial distraction corridor to a secondary distraction corridor and thereafter sequentially receiving a plurality of retractor blades for retracting from the secondary distraction corridor to thereby create an operative corridor to the surgical target site, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures before, during, and after the establishment of an operative corridor to a surgical target site. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150677 | SURGICAL ACCESS SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A surgical access system including a tissue distraction assembly and a tissue refraction assembly, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures before, during, and after the establishment of an operative corridor to a surgical target site. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150678 | SURGICAL ACCESS SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A system for accessing a surgical target site and related methods, involving an initial distraction system for creating an initial distraction corridor, and an assembly capable of distracting from the initial distraction corridor to a secondary distraction corridor and thereafter sequentially receiving a plurality of retractor blades for retracting from the secondary distraction corridor to thereby create an operative corridor to the surgical target site, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures before, during, and after the establishment of an operative corridor to a surgical target site. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150679 | System and Methods For Performing Surgical Procedures and Assessments - The present invention involves systems and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments, including the use of neurophysiology-based monitoring to: (a) determine nerve proximity and nerve direction to surgical instruments employed in accessing a surgical target site; (b) assess the pathology (health or status) of a nerve or nerve root before, during, or after a surgical procedure; and/or (c) assess pedicle integrity before, during or after pedicle screw placement, all in an automated, easy to use, and easy to interpret fashion so as to provide a surgeon-driven system. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150680 | Variable Length Portal Access Device - A portal access device has a first member pivotally movable relative to a base. A groove is provided at the first member to be in alignment with a bore at the base, so that a cannula may freely extend through the bore, with a portion of the cannula being frictionally held along the groove of the first member. The first member may be rotatably connected to a second member, so that once the cannula is correctly inserted into a portal, the first member may be pivoted from its vertical position to its horizontal position to bend the cannula into a right angle cannula. The cannula is removed from the portal by pivoting the second member upwardly away from the base. In an alternate portal access device where there is only one arm member, the portal access device may be removed from the portal by being pulled vertically upwards. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150681 | THORACIC ACCESS ASSEMBLY - A surgical access assembly for accessing a cavity of a patient includes a proximal frame member, a distal frame member, and a membrane between the proximal and distal frame members. The proximal frame member is positionable adjacent an external surface of tissue and has first and second frame portions movable between a contracted condition and an expanded condition to expand an opening defined therethrough. The membrane defines a loop disposed about at least a portion of the proximal frame member at a proximal end thereof and is engaged to the distal frame member at a distal end thereof. The membrane is transitionable between a crumpled condition and an extended condition upon transitioning of the proximal frame member between the contracted condition and the expanded condition. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150682 | ANOSCOPE FOR ANO-RECTAL DIAGNOSTIC AND SURGERY - A composite anoscope for ano-rectal diagnostic and surgery, wherein the anoscope ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130150683 | Modular Headrest and Multi-Light Apparatus - A multi-light apparatus ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130150684 | System and Method for Detecting, Recording, and Treating Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury - A system and method for detecting information related to traumatic brain injury is presented, comprising a skull cap, adapted to be worn by an individual, and a sensor array coupled to the skull cap. The sensor array comprises one or more multi-axial accelerometers, adapted to measure linear, rotational, and/or angular forces, one or more gyroscopes, and a sensor array computer, coupled to the accelerometers and gyroscopes, including a processor for receiving data from the accelerometers and gyroscopes pertaining to the individual's vital, and a memory for storing data. The sensor array computer is adapted to compare the data to historical data for the individual to determine if a traumatic brain injury has occurred, wherein the historical data includes information relating to the frequency of injuries to the individual's head over a given time period, and to calculate acceleration from linear forces. The headgear preferably comprises a plurality of layers. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150685 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A SURGICAL SITE - A system and method for monitoring a surgical site within a body, including an elongate sensory subsystem adapted to be placed or implanted near to the surgical site including a sensor for collecting physiological data from the surgical site and a communication subsystem in communication with the elongate sensory subsystem. An elongate probe extending from the communication subsystem to the vicinity of the surgical site adapted to collect physiological data pertaining to the surgical site. A method for monitoring the surgical site to determine the early onset of complications is disclosed. A method for monitoring the integrity of an organ and in particular monitoring the integrity of an anastomosis is also disclosed. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150686 | Human Care Sentry System - Disclosed is a process and composition of matter to support safe, assisted, independent living. The process is to create ubiquitous monitoring of the invention user's activities, physiology, and environment; analyze information from monitoring and sensing devices; and act on the information in a prioritized manner to address emergent events, and potentially undesirable conditions. The invention uses a software architecture and schema called Adaptive Scalable Plug&play Infrastructure for Responsive Engineering (ASPIRE). | 2013-06-13 |
20130150687 | Apparatus and program for evaluating biological function - An apparatus and a program are provided which are capable of simultaneously measuring, evaluating, imaging and displaying the biological function of sites with different biological functions, such as the brain and the muscle, different parts of the brain or different muscle locations, using near-infrared spectroscopy. In an apparatus for evaluating biological function K, physiological indices, including parameters derived from changes in deoxyhemoglobin concentration and changes in oxyhemoglobin concentration, are calculated by a calculating part of a controller. To measure simultaneously, evaluate, image and display the biological functions of sites with different biological function, such as the brain and the muscle, different parts of the brain or different muscle locations, these physiological indices from different sites of the living body are adjusted in such a way that they can be compared with each other by the calculating part and displayed by a display part. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150688 | INTRAJUGULAR CATHETER AND METHOD - A catheter for insertion into a vascular system of a patient and for directing fluid flow includes a catheter body having a longitudinal axis and longitudinally spaced proximal and distal catheter ends with an intermediate catheter portion defined therebetween. An intermediate catheter outlet in the catheter body is located in the intermediate catheter portion and is spaced longitudinally from the proximal and distal catheter ends. A first lumen is defined within the catheter body and has longitudinally spaced proximal and distal first lumen ends with a reversing bend located therebetween, the first lumen providing fluid communication between the proximal catheter end and the intermediate catheter outlet. The reversing bend is located longitudinally between the intermediate catheter outlet and the distal catheter end. The reversing bend directs fluid flow to turn approximately 180° as the fluid flows through the first lumen. A method of using the catheter is also described. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150689 | DEVICE FOR SENSING A TARGET CHEMICAL AND METHOD OF ITS MAKING - The present invention relates to a device for sensing a target chemical. The device includes a flexible, non-planar substrate; a printed, solid-state sensing element comprising a chemical sensing material which produces an electrical signal upon interaction with the target chemical; a first printed electrode comprising a first conductive composition; and a second electrode comprising a second conductive composition. The first and second electrodes are electrically isolated from one another, and one or both of the first and second electrodes is in electrical contact with said sensing element. The first and second electrodes and the sensing element collectively form an electrochemical sensor which is coupled to the flexible, non-planar substrate. Medical devices comprising the device of the present invention and methods of making a device for sensing a target chemical are also disclosed. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150690 | FLUX LIMITING MEMBRANE FOR INTRAVENOUS AMPEROMETRIC BIOSENSOR - A flux limiting layer for an intravenous amperometric biosensor is formed on a substrate to limit a diffusion rate of an analyte from blood to an enzyme electrode. The layer may be formed from ethylene vinylacetate (EVA) dissolved in a solvent such as paraxylene, spray-coated to cover a portion of the electrode, and cured to seal the electrode to the substrate. In a glucose sensor having glucose oxidase disposed on the electrode, thickness and concentration of the EVA layer are optimized to promote a linear output of electrode current as a function of blood glucose concentration. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150691 | Analyte Sensor Devices, Connections, and Methods - Devices associated with on-body analyte sensor units are disclosed. These devices include any of packaging and/or loading systems, applicators and elements of the on-body sensor units themselves. Also, various approaches to connecting electrochemical analyte sensors to and/or within associated on-body analyte sensor units are disclosed. The connector approaches variously involve the use of unique sensor and ancillary element arrangements to facilitate assembly of separate electronics assemblies and sensor elements that are kept apart until the end user brings them together. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150692 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING SENSOR DATA - Systems and methods for processing sensor data are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for calibration of a continuous analyte sensor. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for classification of a level of noise on a sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for determining a rate of change for analyte concentration based on a continuous sensor signal. In some embodiments, systems and methods for alerting or alarming a patient based on prediction of glucose concentration are provided. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150693 | CATHETER BALLOON METHODS AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING SENSING ELEMENTS - An apparatus for medical diagnosis and/or treatment is provides. The apparatus includes a flexible substrate forming an inflatable body and a plurality of sensing elements disposed on the flexible substrate. The plurality of sensing elements are disposed about the inflatable body such that the sensing elements are disposed at areas of minimal curvature of the inflatable body in a deflated state. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150694 | SURGICAL TISSUE MONITORING SYSTEM - A tissue monitoring system includes an introducer having an inflatable section and a plurality of electrodes disposed thereon. The electrodes are alternatively connected to an electrode contact system which includes at least one signal line and at least one measurement line for taking readings about a circumferential segment of tissue encompassed by the electrodes. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150695 | Medical Implant and Medical Arrangement - A medical implant comprising a transducer element which induces mechanical vibrations of the implant when electrically and/or magnetically controlled. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150696 | HYBRID MULTIELECTRODE ARRAYS - A method of forming a multielectrode array includes forming an alignment plate having at least two openings, forming an array bottom plate having at least two openings corresponding to the at least two openings of the alignment plate, temporarily fixing the array bottom plate to the alignment plate, inserting one or more probes or array sub-assemblies into the at least two openings, fixing the probes or array sub-assemblies to the array bottom plate, and removing the array bottom plate from the alignment plate to form a multielectrode array. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150697 | INPUT DEVICE AND CALIBRATION METHOD - There is provided an input device including a plurality of electrodes that are arranged on a surface of a body in a direction crossing a muscular fiber group of the body at a right angle, and detect electromyogram signals generated from the muscular fiber group according to a motion performed by the body; a switch unit that switches an electrode acquiring an electromyogram signal between the plurality of electrodes; and a control unit that selects an electrode detecting an electromyogram signal for identifying the motion from among the plurality of electrodes. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150698 | EVENT-BASED BIO-SIGNAL CAPTURING SYSTEM - An event-based bio-signal capturing system is disclosed. At least one bio-signal capturing device captures a bio-signal measured from biological beings; and at least one event capturing device captures an event and generates a corresponding event marker. A data recording device acquires the bio-signal and the event marker, wherein the bio-signal and the event marker are acquired with corresponding time reference for subsequent event-based data analysis. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150699 | SCLERA SENSOR - The invention relates to an implantable measuring device ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130150700 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, SERVICES AND CIRCUITS FOR GENERATING RAPID PRELIMINARY REPORTS WITH BONE MINERAL DENSITY MEASUREMENTS AND/OR OSTEOPOROSIS RISK ASSESSMENT - Methods, systems, services (Internet), computer programs and circuits provide rapid bone mineral density (BMD) measurements and/or osteoporosis information using an automated image analysis circuit that evaluates a hand X-ray of a patient from an X-ray device to generate a reliable bone density evaluation within about 15 minutes, typically within about 5 minutes with receipt of a hand X-ray, and more typically substantially instantaneous and under 1 minute. The automated image analysis circuit can reside on a remote preliminary review server. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150701 | MULTI-LUMEN THORACIC CATHETER AND USES THEREOF - A multi-lumen catheter for use in a cavity having a main lumen surrounded by a wall, and at least one access lumen positioned in or on the wall, the one access lumen conveys a solution to the cavity and said main lumen. A method for treating or preventing fluid or accumulation in a body cavity including (a) aseptically inserting through an incision at an insertion site the catheter comprising a main drainage lumen surrounded by a wall and the one access lumen positioned in or on the wall, (b) securing the inserted catheter by closing the incision with a suture, (c) infusing a physiological solution through the one access lumen to dilute a drainage fluid, (d) connecting a distal end of a main drainage lumen of the catheter to a suction drainage system, and (e) applying a vacuum force to the suction drainage system to remove the diluted drainage fluid. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150702 | MAGNETIC FIELD MEASURING APPARATUS AND CELL ARRAY - A magnetic field measuring apparatus includes a cell array which includes plural cells different in size of detection surface through which a magnetic flux passes when the cells are arranged in a magnetic field of a measurement object, a medium which is enclosed inside each of the plural cells and rotates a light polarization plane according to an intensity of the magnetic field, an irradiator to irradiate a light to the detection surface of each of the cells, and a detector to detect a rotation angle of a polarization plane of the light passing through each of the cells. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150703 | BIOPSY GRID - A biopsy grid is provided that is useful in medical imaging. The biopsy grid comprises a hydrogel layer containing a mixture of contrast agents that are visible in images from X-ray, CT scans, MRI, and/or positron emission tomographs. The hydrogel mixture is attached to a frame having a silicone coated release liner and an adhesive layer. The hydrogel layer is cut into strips that serve as markers in an image. The biopsy grid can be used to locate the position of the marker relative to a tissue of interest in a medical image. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150704 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING METHODS FOR RIB IDENTIFICATION - A method for spatially localizing a rib cage prior to transcostal ultrasound treatment of visceral tissue includes computationally refining a three-dimensional model of the rib cage based on image slices taken at multiple locations along the ribs with orientations dependent on local rib orientations. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150705 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMAGING A BLOOD VESSEL USING TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - A method for producing an image of a blood vessel in a patient utilizing temperature sensitive MRI measurement. The method includes introducing a fluid in a blood vessel, obtaining magnetic resonance information from the blood vessel, and determining a magnetic resonance parameter using the magnetic resonance information. The method further includes using the magnetic resonance parameter to determine a temperature differential in the blood vessel and producing an image of the blood vessel based on the temperature differential. Systems for producing an image of a blood vessel in a patient using temperature sensitive MRI measurements are also provided. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150706 | COMPARTMENTAL ANALSYS SYSTEM, COMPARTMENTAL ANALYSIS METHOD, COMPARTMENT ANALYZER, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - One object of the present invention is to perform compartmental analysis of the dynamics of a tracer in the brain, and the present invention provides a compartmental analysis system including a measurement apparatus that measures the strength of an electromagnetic wave from a tracer and a compartmental analyzer that performs compartmental analysis of the dynamics of the tracer in the brain on the basis of the strength of the electromagnetic wave, wherein the compartmental analyzer includes a rate constant calculation unit that calculates a rate constant when the tracer moves between compartments on the basis of the strength of an electromagnetic wave in a first compartment corresponding to the cerebral blood vessel in the brain or an input function in the first compartment, the strength of an electromagnetic wave in a second compartment corresponding to the brain tissue in the brain, and the strength of an electromagnetic wave in a third compartment corresponding to the cerebral sulcus or cerebral ventricle in the brain. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150707 | IMPLANTABLE MAGNETIC RELAXATION SENSORS AND METHODS OF MEASURING A SENSOR'S CUMULATIVE EXPOSURE TO A BIOMARKER - An implantable magnetic relaxation sensor is provided that comprises superparamagnetic nanoparticies functionalized with one or more agents that bond with a biomarker of interest. The sensor is configured for minimally-invasive implantation into a human or animal, and is configured to indicate the implanted sensor's cumulative exposure to the biomarker of interest by analysis using magnetic resonance relaxometry. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150708 | Selectable Orientation Bent Tip Calibration-Free Probe - A probe is provided. The probe may include a shaft portion rotatably attachable to a position sensing device, a nonlinear portion at least partially removed from a center axis of the shaft portion, and a tip disposed at a distal end of the nonlinear portion and positioned on the center axis. The nonlinear portion may be selectably rotatable about the center axis to one of a plurality of rotational orientations. The tip may have a substantially constant position relative to the position sensing device. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150709 | ULTRASOUND CT REGISTRATION FOR POSITIONING - A bone registration system is disclosed. The bone registration system may have a device including a scanner arranged to scan a target surface area of bone to obtain scan data and a first communication component. The registration system may have also a first marker positionable on a first portion of bone. The first marker may include a second communication component arranged to transmit a location signal for indicating a position of the first marker in a plurality of dimensions relative to the device. The system may have also a registration unit that compares the scan data with surface data of the bone to generate position data identifying overlapping elements of the scan data relative to the surface data, determines location data from the location signal and determines a location of the first marker on a surface of the bone using the position data and the location data. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150710 | SURGICAL NAVIGATION FOR REPAIR OF HEART VALVE LEAFLETS - To improve the overall navigation process for minimally invasive repair of heart valve leaflets, an augmented reality technique capable of providing a robust three-dimensional context for transesophogeal echocardiography data has been developed. In the context of various embodiment of the invention, augmented reality essentially refers to a system in which the primary environment is virtual but the environment is augmented by real elements. In this real-time environment, the surgeon can easily and intuitively identify the tool, surgical targets, and high risk areas, and view tool trajectories and orientations. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150711 | NON-INVASIVE MEDICAL CONDITION MONITORING APPARATUS - Embodiments of the present invention may provide a detector device including a communication interface to couple the detection device to an external antenna device. The detector device may detect medical condition(s) by performing a reference scan and a subsequent target scan. The target scan may be compared to the reference scan, and deviations from the reference scan may indicate the presence of the medical condition(s). According to embodiments of the present invention, the detection device may continuously monitor for medical condition(s) by performing an initial reference scan and subsequent target scans. Each target scan may be compared to the reference scan, and deviations from the reference scan may indicate the presence of the medical condition(s) or a change in the medical condition(s). | 2013-06-13 |
20130150712 | ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - A needle assembly comprises a metal needle ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130150713 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - A medical instrument is provided with: an illumination section radiating excitation light for exciting a fluorescent substance given to a subject, to the subject; an image pickup section photoelectrically converting reflected light from the subject to which the excitation light is radiated, to pick up an image of the subject; a reading section holding pixel signals obtained by the photoelectrical conversion and capable of reading the pixel signals non-destructively while changing amplification factors of the held pixel signals by a predetermined unit of pixels; and an image processing section determining an arithmetic mean of the pixel signals read with different amplification factors by the reading section to generate an image. The medical instrument improves visibility of each fluorescent area without occurrence of position displacement even in the case where multiple fluorescent areas with a relatively large brightness/darkness difference exist within one screen. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150714 | Vascular acess device ultrasound guidance system - A vascular access device ultrasound guidance system which provides a novel ultrasound imaging head interface for vessel access. The system comprises a fitted basket/VAD guide for attachment to a hand held ultrasound transducer. The VAD guide, being integrally molded to the fitted basket, comprises a releasible guide assembly for a VAD needle guide. In addition, the needle guide assembly comprises means for anchoring the VAD to a patient's skin following successful insertion. A magnetic needle guide system is disclosed. A fluid sampling device which integrates needle guidance and, safety needle capture in a single guide head is also disclosed. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150715 | Ultrasound probe head comprising an imaging transducer with a shielding element - The present invention relates to an ultrasound probe head ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130150716 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Visualizing an Occluded Vessel - Embodiments of the present disclosure are configured to visualize severe blockages in a vessel and, in particular, chronic total occlusions in blood vessels. In some particular embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are configured to visualize the blockage to facilitate safe crossing of the blockage. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150717 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - An ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes a processor, an image generator, a detector, and a controller. The processor is configured to acquire two-dimensional or three-dimensional blood flow information in time sequence in a scan range formed of a plurality of scan lines, from two-dimensional or three-dimensional echo data collected through ultrasound transmission/reception performed in the scan range. The image processor is configured to generate blood flow images in time sequence from the two-dimensional or three-dimensional blood flow information in time sequence in the scan range. The detector is configured to detect movement information in time sequence of speckles in a preset two-dimensional or three-dimensional region of interest, among the blood flow images in time sequence. The controller is configured to control a predetermined display to display movement information data that is data based on the movement information in time sequence. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150718 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGING AN ENDOMETRIUM - An ultrasound imaging system and method for ultrasound imaging. The ultrasound imaging system includes a probe, a display device and a processing unit in electronic communication with the probe and the display device. The processing unit is configured to identify and display an image of an endometrium. The method includes acquiring ultrasound data, selecting a range of depths, acquiring 3D ultrasound data from within the range of depths, calculating an average image, identifying an image that is the closest fit to the average image, and displaying the image. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150719 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An ultrasound imaging system and method for ultrasound imaging. The method includes generating a volume-rendered image from three-dimensional ultrasound data. The volume-rendered image is colorized with at least two colors according to a depth-dependent color scheme. The method includes displaying the volume-rendered image. The method includes generating a planar image from the three-dimensional ultrasound data, where the planar image is colorized according to the same depth-dependent color scheme. The method includes displaying the planar image. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150720 | 3-DIMENSIONAL ELASTIC IMAGE GENERATION METHOD AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - In order to improve the continuity of the image qualities in the minor-axis direction of plural sets of elastic frame data that constitute elastic volume data and generate a high-quality 3-dimensional elastic image, regarding each elastic frame data constituting elastic volume data, a noise frame interpolation unit subjects plural sets of elastic frame data including said elastic frame data and adjacent in a swing direction to synthesis processing, generates the elastic volume data from the synthesized plural sets of elastic frame data, and volume renders the elastic volume data to generate a 3-dimensional elastic image. The noise frame interpolation unit stores plural sets of elastic volume data, subjects plural sets of elastic frame data at corresponding swing angle positions among the stored plural sets of elastic volume data to synthesis processing to generate synthetic elastic frame data and elastic volume data from the synthesized plural sets of elastic frame data. | 2013-06-13 |
20130150721 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD - An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention is an apparatus to which a probe with transducers is connectible. The apparatus includes a controller | 2013-06-13 |
20130150722 | LIVING BODY TESTING PROBE - A living body testing probe includes a living body contact part, a grip part, a non-mechanical switch part and a notification part. The living body contact part is configured and arranged to contact a living body. The non-mechanical switch part is configured and arranged to receive an operation input for changing test conditions upon being touched or approached. The notification part is configured and arranged to output information indicative of a change in the test conditions based on the operation input received by the non-mechanical switch part. | 2013-06-13 |