28th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220218897 | SINGLE ACTUATED PRECISION DOSE INTERMEDIATE PUMPING CHAMBER - Disclosed are examples of devices, systems and techniques for delivering a liquid drug. An example delivery pump device may include a chamber body defining a pump chamber, an inlet valve to receive a liquid drug and a hard stop. A plunger configured with a plunger channel. A sliding fluidic member including a needle coupling, a flow orifice, a face seal and an anchor portion that may be movable within the pump chamber. A pump mechanism may be coupled to the anchor portion and operable to pull the anchor portion and the plunger toward the hard stop. Techniques may include determining a time to output a liquid drug from the delivery pump device; generating a control signal to actuate the delivery pump device; applying a control signal to the pump mechanism; determining that a control signal is to be removed from the pump mechanism; and delivering the liquid drug. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218898 | WEARABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE WITH REMOVAL ELEMENT - An improved wearable drug delivery device and method for removal are provided. In some embodiments, a device may include a device body coupled to an adhesive layer, and a removal element coupled to the adhesive layer. The removal element may include an end section proximate a perimeter of the adhesive layer and a central section connected to the end section, wherein a force applied to the end section causes the central section to transition from a first configuration to a second configuration. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218899 | PATCH-TYPE DRUG INFUSION DEVICE - A patch-type drug infusion device includes an infusion unit. The infusion unit includes a drug storage unit, a piston, a rigid screw, a rotating shaft, a rotatable driving unit, a driving wheel provided with wheel teeth, a power unit and a rebound unit. The driving unit can rotate around the rotating shaft, driving the driving portion of the driving unit to push the wheel teeth to rotate the driving wheel which engages the rigid screw to move forward in a non-rotating way. The device also includes position detectors, a program unit, an infusion needle and an adhesive patch. The program unit is connected to the infusion unit to control drug infusion and convert received electrical or magnetic signals into the piston position information. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218900 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE, AND METHOD OF USE - Disclosed herein is a wearable drug delivery device including a container filled at least partially with a drug including at least one of a PCSK9 (Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9) specific antibody, a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), a sclerostin antibody, or a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antibody. The wearable drug delivery device may include a needle and an insertion mechanism configured to insert the needle into a patient. A fluid pathway connector may define a sterile fluid flowpath between the container and the insertion mechanism. Optionally, a cannula initially disposed about the needle may be included. The cannula may be retained in the patient at an injection site created by the needle after the needle is withdrawn from the patient. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218901 | INFUSION SET WITH CAPABILITY OF CONTROLLING QUANTITY OF AN INJECTION INFUSED TO A LIMB AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AND CONTROLLING DRIP RATE OF AN INFUSION DEVICE - An infusion set of a system for detecting and controlling drip rate is disclosed. The infusion set includes an infusion device and an adjustment device. The adjustment device is installed on the infusion device and for adjusting drip rate of injection in the infusion device. The infusion set of the system further includes an activating unit and at least one detecting module. The activating unit is coupled to a control unit of the system for providing staff in the hospital to control the drip rate through operation of the control unit. Further, the infusion set of the system further includes further includes at least one detecting module for drip counts, whereby it provides the staff with further information when controlling the drip rate of the infusion set. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218902 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING RETENTION OF A THERAPY IN THE BLADDER - Devices that are placed within fluid-filled organs, such as the bladder, which reduce the risk of bacterial infections using a combination of active agents and mechanical disruption of bacteria. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218903 | UNILATERAL-DRIVEN MEDICAL DEVICE WITH INFUSION AND DETECTION INTEGRATED - The invention discloses a unilateral-driven medical device with infusion and detection integrated, comprising: drug infusion unit; program unit comprising input end and output end, and the input end comprises a plurality of electrically connective regions for receiving signals of analyte data in the body fluid, after the output end is electrically connected to the power unit, the program unit controls whether the drug infusion unit delivers drugs; and an infusion cannula provided with at least two detecting electrodes, the infusion cannula is the drug infusion channel, the electrodes are disposed on the cannula wall. It takes only one insertion to perform both analyte detection and drug infusion. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218904 | CLOUD-CONNECTED AMBULATORY PUMP INTEGRATION - Ambulatory medical devices, which includes ambulatory medicament pumps, and blood glucose control systems that provide therapy to a subject, such as blood glucose control, are disclosed. Disclosed systems and devices can implement one or more features that improve the user experience, such as prompting and/or facilitating the user to order additional infusion sets, sensors, and/or other components to facilitate treatment. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218905 | AMBULATORY MEDICAMENT PUMP VOICE OPERATION - Ambulatory medical devices that provide therapy to a subject, such as blood glucose control, are disclosed. Disclosed systems and devices can transmit a request to modify blood glucose control therapy delivered to a subject. The request can be transmitted via a voice-activated control system, the ambulatory medicament pump can include a medicament reservoir, a pump controller, a wireless data interface, and/or other elements. The device can receive an indication that the request to modify therapy is approved and, in response to the indication that the request to modify the blood glucose control therapy is approved, instruct the pump controller to modify the blood glucose control therapy delivered to the subject. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218906 | Auto-Injector - According to the invention, an auto-injector for administering a dose of a liquid medicament (M) comprises of a substantially cylindrical housing arranged to contain a pre-filled syringe filled with the medicament (M), a needle shroud slidably arranged with respect to the housing and adapted to rest on the skin of a patient receiving an injection, a releasable drive means arranged within the housing that is capable of, upon release, translating the needle shroud in a proximal direction (P) towards a safe position (PS) and a rotating collar rotatably arranged within the housing. The needle shroud in the safe position (PS) surrounds the injection needle after the injection has been carried out. The rotating collar engages the needle shroud in a manner that forces the rotating collar to rotate within the housing when the needle shroud is translated in the proximal direction (P). | 2022-07-14 |
20220218907 | Medical Delivery Device - Disclosed and claimed is a medical delivery device with a separable housing comprising a durable component and a disposable component. The durable component comprises a handle portion of the device that may be connected to a compressed gas source to allow for the input of pressurized gas into the device. The disposable component comprises a cartridge containing a plurality of doses of biological or non-biological material and a supersonic barrel through which the dose is propelled out of the device and into the subject. When all of the doses in the cartridge have been administered, or when the device is to be used with a different subject, the cartridge is removed, and a new cartridge attached to the durable component. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218908 | SHIELD ASSEMBLY FOR SYRINGE - A shield assembly for a syringe includes a cradle, a carriage, and a shield. The cradle is configured to be operatively engaged around a portion of a circumference of a syringe barrel. The shield is configured to extend longitudinally outwardly from the cradle to cover a needle of the syringe. The carriage secures the shield to the cradle and is configured to be movably engaged with the cradle. The shield is detachably engaged with the carriage and is configured to be aesthetically pleasing to a young child. The shield assembly is engaged with the syringe prior to use so as to reduce stress in the young child while they are either being injected with a substance or having their blood drawn. After the procedure, the shield may be detached from the shield assembly and may be given to the young patient. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218909 | Syringe Assembly - Disclosed here are syringe assemblies that include a modified syringe tip to penetrate a subject to obtain or administer a substance. The syringe system consists of a syringe body with or without a modified syringe tip with a standard or modified plunger. The modified syringe tip or modified plunger protrusion can penetrate a subject, such as the skin of a patient or a membrane on sealing a container containing medicine, or a seal of an empty vial. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218910 | SYRINGE BARREL, PREFILLED SYRINGE, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a syringe barrel includes: providing a syringe barrel comprising a hollow body portion having an inner surface, the syringe barrel being configured such that a gasket is insertable into the syringe barrel and slidable on the inner surface of the body portion; applying a non-reactive silicone oil having a viscosity in a range of 3000 cps to 30000 cps to the inner surface of the body portion by spraying the silicone oil with a coating amount rate of 0.02 mg/cm | 2022-07-14 |
20220218911 | DUAL CHAMBER DRUG RESERVOIR AND STOPPER THEREFOR - The present invention concerns an elastomeric stopper ( | 2022-07-14 |
20220218912 | Dose Recording Device - A dose recording device ( | 2022-07-14 |
20220218913 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE ADAPTED FOR LONG TERM STORAGE - A medicament delivery device is presented having a housing, a medicament container holder arranged to accommodate a medicament container provided with a medicament delivery member, a power unit arranged to act on the medicament container for expelling a dose of medicament when activated, an activation mechanism operably connected to the power unit. The activation mechanism is capable of activating said power unit and includes a medicament delivery member guard movable in a longitudinal direction in relation to the housing. The activation mechanism also has a force element arranged to bias said medicament delivery member guard to a proximal extended position wherein said medicament delivery member is covered and has a locking mechanism operably arranged to lock the medicament delivery member guard in the extended position, where the locking mechanism has a number of locking elements connected to the medicament delivery member guard and flexible in a generally radial direction. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218914 | Safety Device for a Medicament Container - A safety device for a medicament container includes a first sheath having a first ledge and a second ledge, a second sheath telescopically arranged with the first sheath and releasably coupled to the first ledge, and a finger flange having at least one resilient clip adapted to engage the second ledge first sheath. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218915 | STEERABLE CATHETER OR SHEATH AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A steerable catheter or sheath for medical procedures; it has a shaft; one or more pull wires connected to a distal end of the shaft; and a handle connected at a distal end of the handle to a proximal end of the shaft, wherein the handle has a housing; a hub at a proximal end of the handle for connection to a valve; and a steering mechanism located closer to the proximal end of the housing than the distal end of the housing, and wherein manipulating the steering mechanism causes tension to be applied to or diminished from one or more of the one or more pull wires for steering the shaft; wherein at least a portion of the housing located between the steering mechanism and the proximal end of the housing is transparent for enabling viewing of air ingress into the steerable catheter or sheath. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218916 | PUNCTURE-ASSISTANCE TOOL, AND PUNCTURE METHOD - The present invention has an object to prevent skin from being depressed during insertion of a needle into the skin. A puncture assisting tool ( | 2022-07-14 |
20220218917 | METALIZED FABRIC HEATING DEVICE FOR MEDICAL SOULUTIONS - There is disclosed a heating device which is adapted to be used to warm medical solutions contained within medical devices such as an intravenous bag, intravenous tube or respiratory circuit. The heating device includes a metalized fabric having a first layer of clear thermoplastic material, the second layer of vaporized aluminum material, a third layer of thermoplastic material, and a fourth layer of lofted billow spunbond thermoplastic, non-woven material. The heating device is in the form of a generally tubular sleeve forming an IV line channel therein through which the medical device. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218918 | ARM SUPPORT FOR INTRAVENOUS MEDICAL TREATMENTS - An arm support for intravenous medical treatments includes an arm support portion having a first surface and a second surface that defines a rigid support receiving zone. The first surface includes a cushioned section. At least one strap member is secured to the arm support portion. A rigid support member is positioned at the second surface at the rigid support receiving zone. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218919 | BREATH-ACTUATED NEBULIZER FOR MEDICINE INHALATION - Breath-actuated nebulizers for delivering medicine are provided, including an outlet port; an opening; and a medicine cup coupled to the opening through a venturi tube. The medicine cup receives a medicine to be delivered through the outlet port, and is coupled to the outlet port. Some embodiments include a jet nozzle coupled to a pressurized gas source and protruding into the medicine cup, and a sleeve in the medicine cup fluidically coupling the venturi tube to the medicine cup and forming a capillary volume with the jet nozzle. In some embodiments, a rib supports a diverter disposed above a nozzle tip to form a radial flow of the pressurized gas away from a nozzle axis. Also provided is a method for manufacturing and using the above nebulizer. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218920 | ELECTRONIC MODULE FOR MEDICAL DEVICE - An electronic module for a medical device such as an inhaler is disclosed, the electronic module comprising a printed circuit board, and a damper configured to dampen energy transfer to and/or from a battery when a battery is connected to the electronic module and the electronic module is exposed to mechanical shock. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218921 | MIST INHALER DEVICES - A mist inhaler device ( | 2022-07-14 |
20220218922 | MIST INHALER DEVICES - A mist inhaler device ( | 2022-07-14 |
20220218923 | MIST INHALER DEVICES - A mist inhaler device ( | 2022-07-14 |
20220218924 | Endonasal drug delivery device - An endonasal drug delivery device, suitable for inhalation, includes a shaped body having a first portion located at a first end of the shaped body, configured to be inserted in a nasal cavity and having an air delivery duct, a second intermediate portion having at least one air supply duct for allowing air to flow from the outside to the inside of the endonasal delivery device, and a third portion located at the opposite end of the first portion and having a mixing chamber, which is in fluid communication with the supply duct, a drug reservoir, and the delivery duct. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218925 | IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO INHALERS - The present invention discloses a method of determining the delivery of a dosage from an inhaler able to deliver an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) as an inhalable aerosol to a user comprising at least the steps of (i) measuring user inhalation airflow during a use occasion of the inhaler to determine the portion of the inhalation above an airspeed threshold F | 2022-07-14 |
20220218926 | INHALER AND METHOD OF DETECTING OBSTRUCTION - An inhaler for delivering a medicament to a patient includes an actuator housing for holding the medicament. The actuator housing includes an air inlet for receiving air flow. The actuator housing further defines an air flow path into which the medicament is dispensed. The inhaler also includes a sensor disposed proximal to the air inlet. The sensor is configured to detect an obstruction of the air inlet and to generate an output signal indicative of the obstruction. The inhaler further includes a feedback device configured to receive the output signal from the sensor and to generate a feedback signal. The feedback signal indicates an obstruction of the air inlet. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218927 | DATA-INTEGRATED ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION SYSTEM - A system for artificial ventilation including a convertible ventilator circuit having at least one inspiratory filter and at least one expiratory filter. The convertible ventilator circuit compatible with and configured to be used with either a manual ventilator or a mechanical ventilator. The convertible ventilator circuit configured to convert between manual ventilation use and mechanical ventilation use. The system including a patient manifold having one or more sensor ports and a data acquisition unit having one or more sensors configured to interface with the one or more sensor ports of the patient manifold. The data acquisition unit configured to receive electronic data associated with transmission of respiratory gases through the convertible ventilator circuit. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218928 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING VOLUME RESPONSIVENESS AND MEDICAL DEVICE - This disclosure provides a method for evaluating volume responsiveness and a medical device. The medical device includes a respiratory assistance device for providing respiratory support for a patient, and a first sensor for collecting physiological parameters of the patient and a processor. When volume responsiveness evaluation is needed, the processor controls ventilation parameters to switch to a second ventilation parameter that may increase the variation of the intrathoracic pressure of the patient, and then uses a parameter variation capable of reflecting the heartbeat of the patient to evaluate whether the patient is volume responsive. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218929 | TUBE INTRODUCER INTUBATION DEVICE - An endotracheal tube introducer that includes a controller, a flexible tip, and a tube guide. The controller has an actuator and a rotatable bearing. The actuator operably coupled to move the rotatable bearing. The tube guide is operably coupled between the controller and the flexible tip. The flexible tip is operably coupled to the rotatable bearing to move in at least two degrees of freedom responsive to movement of the actuator. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218930 | AIRWAY MANAGEMENT DEVICE - The present invention relates to a system ( | 2022-07-14 |
20220218931 | MASK FOR MECHANICAL VENTILATOR - This invention provides a mask for an mechanical ventilator, including a first opening portion that takes in inspired air from the mechanical ventilator, a second opening portion that has an edge abutting against a skin of a user to send the inspired air to at least one of a nose and a mouth of the user, and a bellows portion that is formed on at least a part of the edge of the second opening portion, forms a space for temporarily storing the inspired air and expired air of the user between the first opening portion and the second opening: portion, and deforms following a shape of a face of the user. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218932 | MASK SYSTEM WITH SNAP-FIT SHROUD - A shroud for a mask system includes a retaining portion structured to retain a frame, a pair of upper headgear connectors each including an elongated arm and a slot at the free end of the arm adapted to receive a headgear strap, and a pair of lower headgear connectors each adapted to attach to a headgear strap. The retaining portion, the upper headgear connectors, and the lower headgear connectors are integrally formed as a one piece structure. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218933 | CPAP Safety System - An apparatus comprises a first ring and a second ring. The second ring may be a clamp. The first ring may have a diameter and a cutout portion. The clamp may have a plurality of movable jaws and a plurality of teeth. The apparatus may further comprise a first sensor and a second sensor, each of which may include an alarm. A tubular connector may couple the ring, the clamp, and the sensor. The sensors may include a wireless transmitter that transmits to a portable or nonportable electronic device. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218934 | AIR DELIVERY CONDUIT - Methods of manufacturing components and devices for providing respiratory pressure therapy, and components manufactured according to the methods. Support structures are provided for the components. In embodiments, the support structures may be rigid rings. Alternatively, resilient materials are applied to components to create resilient reinforcing elements. The devices and components include conduits to deliver flows of pressurised gas to a patient interface, positioning and stabilising structures having headgear tubes with support elements, and patient interfaces including the conduits. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218935 | LOCKING TUBE CLIP - A component useable with one or more tube comprises a body engageable with one or more external surface recesses of the one or more tubes. The component has a pair of jaws extending from the body for gripping an item. The component is configured, such that, in use, in a first orientation of the body relative to the respective tube(s) recesses, the component is movable along a length of the tube(s); and, in a second orientation of the body relative to the respective tube(s) recesses, the component is resistive to movement along a length of the tube(s). | 2022-07-14 |
20220218936 | HUMIDIFIER HEATER BASE - A humidifier heater base assembly has a heater plate with a thermally conductive portion and a perimeter portion around a perimeter of the heater plate. A resilient member has an inner part attached to the perimeter portion and an outer part adapted to provide a resilient perimeter flange around at least part and preferably the whole of the perimeter portion. The resilient member fixes the heater base to the humidifier by the resilient perimeter flange such that the heater plate and the inner part can move relative to the humidifier in a direction substantially transverse to the general plane of the heater plate. At least a portion of the resilient perimeter flange remains stationary relative to the humidifier. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218937 | HUMIDIFIER - A humidifier is provided with a water storage tank, a second housing to which the tank is detachably mounted, and a heater for vaporizing water stored in the tank. The tank is configured with a tank body having a space therein, and a partition wall rising from an inner surface of the tank body. A first tank hole that causes an inside and an outside of the tank body to communicate with each other opens in the tank body. The partition wall partitions the space inside the tank body into a water storage space for storing water, and a trap space. The trap space communicates with an outside of the tank via the first tank hole, and communicates with the water storage space. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218938 | HUMIDIFIER WITH A WATER TUB WITHIN A PRESSURIZED CHAMBER - A tub is configured to contain a supply of water and is configured to be inserted into a chamber of a humidifier. The tub includes a tub base configured to contain the supply of water. The tub also includes a tub lid and a flow plate provided between the tub base and the tub lid. The flow plate includes a water level indicator configured to indicate a level of the supply of water in the tub base. In addition, the water level indicator includes a generally rectangular portion and a generally triangular portion. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218939 | GAS VALVE FOR VENTILATION, A CIRCUIT FOR A VENTILATION SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR DETERMINING A RELEASING GAS FLOW - A gas valve ( | 2022-07-14 |
20220218940 | PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE - A pressure regulating or pressure relief device comprises an inlet and an outlet chamber with an outlet. The inlet is in fluid communication with the outlet chamber. A valve seat is located between the inlet and the outlet. A valve member is biased to seal against the valve seat, and displaces from the valve seat by an inlet pressure at the inlet increasing above a pressure threshold to allow a flow of gases from the inlet to the outlet via the outlet chamber. The flow of gases through the outlet causes an outlet pressure in the outlet chamber to act on the valve member together with the inlet pressure to displace the valve member from the valve seat. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218941 | A Wearable System for Behind-The-Ear Sensing and Stimulation - Various embodiments provide novel tools and techniques for behind-the-car biosignal sensing and stimulation. A system includes a behind-the-car wearable device further including an ear piece, one or more sensors coupled to a patient behind the ears of the patient and a host machine coupled to the behind-the-car wearable device. The host machine includes a second processor, and a second computer readable medium in communication with the second processor, the second computer readable medium having encoded thereon a second set of instructions executable by the second processor to obtain the first signal, separate the first signal into one or more individual biosignals, and determine, based on one or more features extracted from the one or more individual biosignals, awakefulness classification of the patient. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218942 | FULL-SENSORY GUIDED-MEDITATION SYSTEM - A full-sensory, guided-meditation system operative to administer a themed, sensory-stimulation scheme associated with a simulated scenario so as to provide a meditative experience engaging all senses in accordance with user needs and preferences. The system is configured to autonomously improve the meditative experience as the quantity and the quality of available user data increases. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218943 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF REDUCING STRESS WITH MUSIC - A method of reducing stress incudes measuring an initial heart rate of a user of a stress reducing system. A target heart rate for the user is selected. A musical parameter of music is played at an initial musical parameter that is associated with the initial heart rate. The musical parameter is changes until the musical parameter matches a target musical parameter that is associated with the target heart rate. A current heart rate of the user is measured. If the current heart rate does not substantially match the target heart rate, the musical parameter is changed until the musical parameter substantially matches an intermediate musical parameter, the intermediate musical parameter associated with the current heart rate. Thereafter, the musical parameter is changed until the musical parameter substantially matches the target musical parameter. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218944 | FLEXIBLE AND STRETCH RESISTANT ELONGATE SHAFT - A method of manufacturing an elongate shaft for delivery of a medical device may include disposing a polymeric sheath having a lumen extending therethrough over a mandrel; sliding a proximal portion of the polymeric sheath into a lumen of a metallic tubular member; placing a polymeric tubular member over the distal portion of the polymeric sheath and a distal portion of the metallic tubular member; fixedly attaching a proximal coupler to a distal end of a longitudinal support filament; inserting a proximal end of the longitudinal support filament between the polymeric sheath and the polymeric tubular member to position the longitudinal support filament alongside the distal portion of the metallic tubular member and a distal portion of the polymeric sheath; and reflowing the polymeric tubular member to secure the longitudinal support filament relative to the polymeric sheath and the metallic tubular member. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218945 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING TISSUE BIOPSY - Various disclosed embodiments include illustrative apparatuses, systems, and methods for providing a vacuum force during tissue biopsies. In an illustrative embodiment, an illustrative apparatus includes a housing that is attachable to a handle of a medical device and a piston device that is disposed at least partially within the housing. The piston device is configured to be biased in a first direction and lockable in a loaded pre-suction position. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218946 | PUSH DEVICE FOR THE AXIAL INSERTION OF AN ELONGATE, FLEXIBLE BODY - With a push device for the axial insertion of an elongate, flexible body, in particular of a flexible tube, a cable or similar elements into a sheath, and axial force introduction unit is provided, which by way of a non-positive fit or a positive fit, applies a push movement onto the elongate body and is arranged in a stationary manner relative to the sheath or is guided on a predefined movement path. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218947 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR EVERTING CATHETERS WITH EXPANDABLE LUMENS - An everting catheter with an expandable inner lumen for the passage of instruments or other devices is described. The catheter can have an inflatable everting balloon. When inflated, the everting balloon can define a channel or passageway, via an inner balloon lumen, into a target site. Instruments can be delivered to the target site through the channel defined by the inflated everting balloon. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218948 | DYNAMIC CURVE ACCESS TOOL FOR COMPLEX ARCH ANATOMIES AND RADIAL ACCESS - An intravascular device comprises an elongated outer catheter body having a proximal catheter end, a distal catheter end, and an inner catheter lumen extending between the proximal catheter end and the distal catheter end. The intravascular device further comprises an elongated inner articulating member slidably disposed within the inner catheter lumen. The inner articulating member has a proximal member end and an articulatable distal member end. The intravascular device further comprises a control assembly mechanically coupled to the proximal catheter end and the proximal member end. The control assembly is configured for distally translating the outer catheter body over the inner articulating member, and for articulating the distal member end. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218949 | CONTROL HANDLE WITH DEVICE ADVANCING MECHANISM - A catheter having an internal advancing mechanism that can advance stiffening wires or other devices, has a catheter with a catheter body, a tip section distal the catheter body, a device extending through at least the catheter body, and a control handle proximal the catheter body, where the control handle has an advancing mechanism with a threaded member, an adjustment member, and a guided member to which the device is connected, and the advancing mechanism is configured to advance and retract the device along the catheter body as controlled by a user. Each of the threaded member and the adjustment member has a generally cylindrical configuration. The threaded member has an outer surface configured with a helical guide channel. The adjustment member is configured to guide the guided member to move within the helical guide channel to advance and retract the device. The adjustment member can be rotatable over the threaded member by the user to control advancement and retraction of the device. The device may be a stiffener wire, a needle or any other device suitable for advancement and retraction in a catheter. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218950 | PRESSURE RELIEVING DRESSING FOR PERIPHERAL INTRAVENOUS LINE - A skin protection and catheter securement dressing includes a body, a foam pad, a liner tab, a frame, and an adhesive strip. The body includes a plastic film with a transparent window, an adhesive surface, a recessed portion along one edge, and a second surface, covered on the perimeter by the frame to which the adhesive strip is attached. The adhesive surface is covered by release liner strips. The pad has an adhesive surface and an end hinged to the dressing body adhesive surface. A method includes preparing an IV site; placing a catheter; connecting an IV line; removing the liner tab; placing the foam pad under the hub; removing the liner strips; centering the IV line; adhering the film over the hub; removing the adhesive strip from the frame; removing the frame from the film; and adhering the adhesive strip over the IV line. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218951 | CATHETER SECUREMENT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS PROVIDING SIGNIFICANTLY STRONG SECUREMENT, WATER RESISTANT SEAL, EFFECTIVE HEMOSTATIS, AND ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES AT AND AROUND VASCULAR ACCESS SITES - Catheter securement compositions and methods providing significantly strong securement, water resistant seal, effective hemostasis, and antibacterial properties at and around vascular access sites. By securing the insertion site and the hub to the skin, the composition and method reduce complications such as catheter dislodgement, catheter infiltration, catheter migration, catheter occlusion, catheter-related phlebitis, and catheter-related infections. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218952 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR LOCATING GUIDEWIRE - A device comprises a base configured to be secured to a support surface within a surgical field. A top tab is spaced above the base and extends inwardly from one end thereof. A bottom tab is spaced above the base and extends inwardly from an opposite side of the base relative to the top tab. An end portion of the bottom tab underlies the top tab and defines a gap therebetween. The bottom tab is movable between a first position where the gap is sufficiently closed to prevent the passage of a guidewire therethrough, and a second position where the gap is sufficiently open to permit the passage of the guidewire therethrough. An opening is defined between the base and the top and bottom tabs to locate the guidewire and allow longitudinal movement therethrough. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218953 | PROTECTIVE COVER, METHODS OF MAKING AND USING A PROTECTIVE COVER AND KITS HAVING A PROTECTIVE COVER - A protective cover for an affected area of a patient, particularly associated with an insertion site of a catheter or other puncture or opening in a patient's skin, comprising a body portion including an aperture, and a window portion, wherein the body portion and window portion each optionally comprises an antimicrobial composition. Aspects of the present invention provide articles, systems and kits for covering an incision, wound or catheter insertion site with a protective cover, and methods of using and making the protective cover. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218954 | SUTURELESS ADHESION SYSTEM - A sutureless chest tube adhesion assembly configured to quickly and easily anchor a chest tube is described. The assembly generally comprises a notched flexible substrate adapted to adhere to human skin | 2022-07-14 |
20220218955 | Vascular Access Instrument Advancement Devices, Systems, and Methods - A vascular access instrument advancement device may include a housing and an extension tube extending through the housing. The extension tube may extend through the housing. The extension tube may include a first lumen and a second lumen. A blood collection pathway may extend through the first lumen. A wedge may be disposed within the housing and the second lumen of the extension tube. A pair of opposing pinch members may be configured to pinch the extension tube. The pair of opposing pinch members may be disposed within the housing proximal to the wedge and configured to move along the extension tube with the housing. An instrument may extend distally from the wedge. The instrument may be disposed within the second lumen. In response to moving the housing distally along the extension tube, the pair of opposing pinch members push the wedge distally and the instrument is advanced distally. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218956 | Probe Delivery Device to Facilitate Advancement of a Probe Within an Intravenous Catheter - A probe delivery device can include a probe delivery mechanism that facilitates advancing a probe through an IV catheter. The probe delivery mechanism can be housed within a compartment of the probe delivery device and can include a probe that extends from the compartment into a fluid pathway formed within the probe delivery device. A portion of the probe delivery mechanism can extend out from the housing to enable a clinician to advance and retract the probe. The probe delivery device may include a vacuum tube receiver or a connector to enable a blood draw or fluid injection to be performed using the probe delivery device. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218957 | GUIDE WIRE - Provided is a guide wire including a core shaft, a coil body wound around the entire core shaft, a distal end joint portion that joins a distal end portion of the core shaft and a distal end portion of the coil body, a proximal end joint portion that joins a proximal end portion of the core shaft and a proximal end portion of the coil body, and a plurality of intermediate joint portions that are each arranged on a distal end side of a distal end of the proximal end joint portion and each join the core shaft and the coil body. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218958 | Device and Method for Single-Handed Access and Insertion of an Article - An insertion apparatus for inserting an object into a body comprising a housing, a piercing structure with a lumen, wherein the piercing structure extends distally from the housing, a vacuum chamber that communicates with the lumen of the piercing structure, a plunger configured to fit within the vacuum chamber, and a guidewire, wherein the insertion apparatus is configured to be operated with a single hand. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218959 | INTRAVASCULAR BALLOON WITH SLIDABLE CENTRAL IRRIGATION TUBE - A balloon catheter has a central tube that is configured to both structurally support and inflate a balloon membrane. The central tube has a lumen and sidewall inflation ports that provide a path for inflating the balloon. The lumen of the central tube is obstructed by a distal end piece, nose piece, or other structure to prevent fluid from exiting a distal end of the central tube. The central tube is configured such that, during inflation, inflation media is allowed to pass through an elongated shaft of the catheter, into a proximal open end of the central tube, and through the inflation ports into the balloon. The central tube can slide longitudinally in relation to the shaft to longitudinally elongate and/or truncate the balloon. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218960 | BALLOON FOR BALLOON CATHETER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BALLOON CATHETER - A method for manufacturing a balloon catheter including preparing a tubular parison ( | 2022-07-14 |
20220218961 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING EDEMA - The invention provides methods and devices that improve the flow of lymph without the use of a rotating mechanical pump. Systems and methods of the disclosure use inflatable balloons or similar restriction devices to transiently create impediments to flow in the vena cava. When those transient impediments are removed, the rush of blood to restore flow creates a localized zone of low pressure at an outlet of a lymph duct and lymph out of the lymph duct. Another episode of transient impediment is created and relieved, which encourages additional lymph flow. Using a device such as an inflatable balloon, a series of such episodes may be provided. For example, by causing about ten to twenty episodes of transient impediment and relief, lymph flow may be restored to normal rates and volumes. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218962 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERCUTANEOUS DRAINAGE - System for percutaneous drainage of a drainage site includes a catheter, a drain tube, a first pump, a flush tube, a second pump, and a controller. The catheter includes a drain lumen defined by a first portion of a catheter wall and a septum, and a flush lumen defined by a second portion of the catheter wall and the septum. The flush lumen is separated from the drain lumen by the septum. The septum has at least one septal hole disposed therein such that the drain lumen and the flush lumen are in communication via the at least one septal hole. The catheter wall has at least one wall hole disposed therein such that the drain lumen is in communication with the drainage site when the distal end portion of the catheter is placed within the drainage site. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218963 | SURGICAL DRAIN REMOVAL DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Devices and methods for the percutaneous bedside removal of a surgical drain that is inadvertently sutured inside of a patient. The surgical drain removal device includes a hollow cylindrical body with opposed first and second open ends, the first end including cutting means. The first end and hollow cylindrical body fit over an end of a surgical drain that is partially sutured into a patient. The cutting means are moveable to cut a suture securing the surgical drain in a patient but do not cut the patient's skin. Methods and kits that use and include the surgical drain removal device are also disclosed. Use of the surgical drain removal devices, methods and kits alleviate the need for the surgeon and patient to return to the operating room to remove the drain in a subsequent surgical procedure. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218964 | IMPLANTABLE SHUNT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present technology relates to interatrial shunting systems and methods. In some embodiments, the present technology includes interatrial shunting systems that include a shunting element having a lumen extending therethrough that is configured to fluidly couple the left atrium and the right atrium when the shunting element is implanted in a patient. The system can also include an energy receiving component for receiving energy from an energy source positioned external to the body, an energy storage component for storing the received energy, and/or a flow control mechanism for adjusting a geometry of the lumen. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218965 | RAPID EXCHANGE DILATOR FOR SHEATHLESS CATHETERIZATION - A dilator for sheathless access to a vessel of a patient having a tubular distal member with a skived portion on the proximal end and a proximal member with a skived portion on the distal end. The respective skived portions overlap at a transition region and form a rapid exchange port that communicates with the lumen of the distal member. The proximal member and the distal member may be secured together with transition tubing that is coaxially disposed over the distal and of the proximal member and extends over the skived portion of the distal member within a projected circumference of the distal member. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218966 | TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIC BALLOON COMPRESSION KIT - The present invention relates to a medical kit and method of administration for trigeminal balloon compression used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. The kit reaches the damaged area percutaneously and penetrates the balloon most effectively to the damaged spot. The present invention is a trigeminal neuralgic balloon compression kit which can overcome the aforementioned disadvantages; it is characterized by being a product kit and application method which has a simple structure and can easily and effectively convey the balloon to the damaged area. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218967 | Delivery System For A Pharmaceutical, Holistic Or Medicinal Component - A tampon and delivery system for a pharmaceutical, holistic or medicinal component, includes: (1) a nonabsorbent vaginal implant having a generally cylindrical shape including a leading end and a cylindrical outer surface; (2) an outer delivery sheath applied to at least a portion of the cylindrical outer surface of the tampon, distal from the leading end (and preferably leaving the leading end exposed), where the outer delivery sheath comprises a formulation including (a) a water soluble polymer film carrier and (b) a pharmaceutical, holistic or medicinal component; and (3) an applicator containing the tampon and applied delivery sheath. Methods for preparation of the delivery system and methods of use are also disclosed. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218968 | METERED DOSE TOPICAL APPLICATOR - A topical applicator of the propel/repel type includes an expandable reservoir with a port, an attachable applicator tip, and a metered dosing system. The reservoir can be a cylindrical housing with a movable elevator movable by a drive mechanism that is initially not engaged to allow filling of a flowable compound through the port, moving the elevator. An actuator, such as a rotating ring or pushbutton may engage the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism can include a one-way ratcheting feature. Metered doses can be dispensed through a hole or holes in the applicator tip by rotating a dosing knob or pushing a pushbutton causing the drive mechanism to advance the elevator. The drive mechanism and the action to dispense metered doses can be combined into a single motion. The drive mechanism can include detent positions that correspond to discrete doses, and can also provide audible and tactile feedback. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218969 | APPLICATOR WITH INTERNAL CHAMBERS FOR DISPENSING THERAPEUTIC FLUIDS - An applicator has a stem, one or more tips, and one or more chambers which may hold therapeutic or medicinal fluids. The applicator may be separated into two sections so the tips can be used independently. The fluids held in the chambers may be separated with one or more frangible walls which can be broken to release or mix the fluids. The tips are used as applicators for the therapeutic or medicinal effects produced by the fluids or the medicines contained in the cavity. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218970 | METHOD FOR PROMOTING HAIR GROWTH AND IMPROVING WHITE HAIR CONDITION, AND DEVICE AND APPARATUS THEREOF - The present invention provides a method for promoting hair growth and improving white hair condition, including supplying hydrogen and oxygen to scalp and hair. The present invention further provides a hear wearable device or a hairdressing apparatus for promoting hair growth and improving white hair condition, including a gas supply device, wherein the gas supply device includes a separation layer, a hydrogen-producing composition wrapped in the separation layer, and an oxygen-producing composition wrapped in the separation layer; the hydrogen-producing composition includes: (1) a metal hydroxide and aluminum powder, or (2) a metal peroxide and aluminum powder, or (3) a hydride, or (4) a combination of the three above; and the oxygen-producing composition includes a metal peroxide. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218971 | NANOPROJECTION DEVICES AS WELL AS METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SUCH DEVICES - The present application relates to a silicon nanoprojection device comprising a substrate having a surface and one or more nanoprojection structures having a proximal end attached to said substrate and extending away from the surface of the substrate to a distal end. The one or more nanoprojection structures either have a configuration which tapers narrowingly from the proximal end to the distal end or have an ionic coating. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the silicon nanoprojection device. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218972 | Tattoo Tool - A tattoo tool is presented that receives a disposable tattoo cartridge and causes the needles of the cartridge to be constantly extended for manual tattooing. The tattoo tool includes a front cartridge-receiver for receiving a tattoo cartridge and a back handle portion. The cartridge-receiver comprises a cartridge-receiving concavity configured to accept the cartridge and to secure the cartridge in a position in which the cartridge needles are extended to reach beyond the cartridge tip and are maintained in this position. Embodiments are presented in which the tool is a single-piece tool. In other embodiments, the tattoo tool is a two-part tool that includes a front cartridge-receiver and a separable handle that can be removably attached. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218973 | Connector for In-Line Selective Occlusion of Drainage Tube - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a connector for a fluid drainage system for fluidly coupling a catheter to a drainage tube. The connector includes a body defining a drainage lumen extending along a longitudinal axis from a distal portion to a proximal portion. The connector also includes a positive air pressure inlet and a valve slidably engaged with a valve housing along the longitudinal axis between a first position and a second position. The valve in the first position provides fluid communication between the distal portion and the proximal portion of the drainage lumen, and the valve in the second position occludes fluid communication between the proximal portion and the distal portion of the drainage lumen. Pressurized air provided at the inlet can transition the valve to the second position and clear any dependent loops within the drainage lumen. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218974 | Connector for Selective Occlusion of Drainage Tube - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a connector for a fluid drainage having a body defining a drainage lumen extending longitudinally from a distal portion to a proximal portion. The body can include a piston housing and an inlet in fluid communication with a positive air pressure source. A piston is slidably engaged with the piston housing along a transverse axis between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the piston provides fluid communication between the distal portion and the proximal portion of the drainage lumen and occludes fluid communication between the inlet and the drainage lumen. The piston in the second position occludes fluid communication between the distal portion and the proximal portion of the drainage lumen and provides fluid communication between the inlet and the drainage lumen to clear dependent loops, while preventing distal fluid flow into a catheter. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218975 | Reinfusion Tube System, Package and Methods - The present disclosure relates to a reinfusion tube system that includes a reinfusion fluid tubing with a pre-pump loop section, a post-pump loop section, and a pump loop section; and one of | 2022-07-14 |
20220218976 | BLOOD PUMPS - Apparatus and methods are described for use with a venous system of a subject that includes one or more tributary vessels that flow into a vein at junctions. A blood-pump-catheter ( | 2022-07-14 |
20220218977 | Heart help device, system and method - The present disclosure relates to an implantable device for improving the pump function of the heart of a human patient by applying an external force on the heart muscle. The device is provided with a first part having a first surface comprising a ceramic material, and a second part having a second surface comprising a ceramic material. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218978 | IMPLANTABLE RESERVOIR FOR USE WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR INTERVENTIONAL DRUG DELIVERY - A surgically implantable reservoir is provided for implantation into a patient for use in an iontophoresis system for local drug delivery through a target site of internal body tissue. The reservoir comprises a housing having an inner surface defining an enclosed chamber and an inlet opening and an outlet opening for flow of fluid including the drug through the chamber. The housing is capable of interacting with a localized electric field to release the drug. A platform holding an electrode extends inwardly into the chamber from the inner surface of the housing such that the platform and an adjacent portion of the inner surface of the housing define a trough surrounding the platform. Fluid flow through the reservoir from the inlet opening to the outlet opening moves gas bubbles formed by electrolysis from the surface of the electrode and carries the bubbles through the outlet opening. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218980 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING POST-INFECTION SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 USING VESTIBULAR NERVE STIMULATION - Methods, systems and devices are provided to stimulate the vestibular system in such a way as to alleviate post-infection symptoms of COVID-19. A device with one or more electrodes placed over a subject's scalp provides vestibular nerve stimulation (VeNS) to the vestibular nerve, which is then carried into the vestibular nucleus in the brainstem to alleviate post-infection symptoms of COVID-19 related to the vestibular system, including dizziness, fatigue, malaise, headache, nerve pain, insomnia and sleep problems, anxiety, depression and difficulty concentrating. The characteristics of the stimulation signal and duration of the treatment are configured to allow the treatment to be delivered at the onset of one or more symptoms or at regular daily intervals alleviate the post-infection symptoms immediately or over a longer period of time. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218981 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A TRANSCRANIAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICE - A transcranial electrical stimulation device includes a base, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The base includes a center portion, a first end portion, a second end portion, and a first surface. The first end portion and the second end portion are angled relative to the center portion. The first electrode includes a first conductive cup and a first post. The second electrode includes a second conductive cup and a second post. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218982 | EXTERNAL ELECTROMEDICAL PULSE GENERATOR - The invention relates to improvements in the technical field of external electromedical pulse generators. For this purpose, it is proposed in the case of an electromedical pulse generator that it has an electronics module and a control module separate therefrom, which can be used spatially separated from one another when the electromedical pulse generator is used. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218983 | Conductive Member For Use In Radiofrequency Ablation - A conductive member such as conductive pad ( | 2022-07-14 |
20220218984 | Electrical Stimulation Device - An electrical stimulation device according to an embodiment includes: an elongated element having working channels; a plurality of electrical stimulators each including a longitudinal member extending along the longitudinal direction of the working channel, and a tip which is installed at the distal end of the longitudinal member and configured to apply electrical stimulation to a subject; and a control unit that independently controls the plurality of electrical stimulators to vary the range of electric stimulation applied to the subject. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218985 | AN IMPLANTABLE ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICE WITH A FLEXIBLE ELECTRODE - A mismatch in curvature of an electrode lead section may create unexpected and/or unpredictable electrical resistance with underlying tissue. In addition, repeated movement of the relevant areas of the body may even worsen the mismatch. Implants for electrical stimulation require low electrical resistance conductors for stimulation electrodes, return electrodes and interconnections which conventionally use metal for wires and contacts. These conductors reduce the flexibility, and the problem becomes worse as the number of electrodes increases. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218986 | A TISSUE STIMULATION DEVICE WITH DISTAL AND PROXIMAL RETURN ELECTRODE - Typically, stimulation therapy is provided using one or more implanted stimulation electrodes. Anatomy and treatment protocols can vary greatly—it is therefore advantageous to provide a highly configurable stimulation system. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218987 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR UNATTENDED TREATMENT OF A PATIENT - An unattended approach can increase the reproducibility and safety of the treatment as the chance of over/under treating of a certain area is significantly decreased. On the other hand, unattended treatment of uneven or rugged areas can be challenging in terms of maintaining proper distance or contact with the treated tissue, mostly on areas which tend to differ from patient to patient (e.g. facial area). Delivering energy via a system of active elements embedded in a flexible pad adhesively attached to the skin offers a possible solution. The unattended approach may include delivery of multiple energies to enhance a visual appearance. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218988 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING - A neuromodulation system is provided herein. The system can include a cuff electrode, an electronics package, which can be part of a neuromodulation device; an external controller; a sensor; and a computing device. The neuromodulation device can include an antenna including an upper and a lower coil electrically connected to each other in parallel. The computing device can execute a closed-loop algorithm based on physiological sensed data relating to sleep. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218989 | DETECTING AND TREATING DISORDERED BREATHING - A system for treating disordered breathing of a human being includes an implantable transvenous stimulation lead having at least one stimulation electrode and a sensor configured to detect activity level of the human being. The system includes an energy source, a pulse generator and circuitry, the circuitry operative to receive a signal indicative of the activity level of the human being from the sensor, wherein the circuitry is configured to cause the energy source and the pulse generator to deliver spaced apart stimulation signals to the at least one stimulation electrode while the activity level of the human being is sufficiently low to be indicative of sleep. Spaced apart stimulation pulses from the electrode are configured to extend a duration of a time of at least one breath being defined as the time from an onset of inhalation to the onset of inhalation of a successive breath. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218990 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REGULATION AND RESTORATION OF INDEPENDENT STEPPING FOR PATIENTS WITH MOTOR PATHOLOGY - The present invention relates to restoration of motor activity for dysfunctions of gait. A method is provided using electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, including simultaneous continuous stimulation of the spinal cord at least at the level of T11-T12 vertebrae and spatio-temporal and spatio-selective stimulation of the spinal cord roots at the level of T11 and L1 vertebrae. A neuroprosthesis system is provided, including a multi-channel stimulator for transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the spinal cord that includes at least one storage device and one or more programs that are loaded into at least one storage device, with one or more programs containing instructions, an electrode or electrode array connected to the stimulator, at least one recording device to detect the contact and/or detachment of a lower limb and/or a walking aid on which the upper limb leans during locomotion, and a device for triggering or cessation of stimulation | 2022-07-14 |
20220218991 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING BLOOD PRESSURE - A system for controlling blood pressure includes a wearable interface having an internal contact surface, the wearable interface configured to at least partially encircle a first portion of a first limb of a subject, a sensing module carried by the wearable interface and configured to determine at least a change in blood pressure of the first limb of the subject, and an energy application module carried by the wearable interface and configured to apply energy of two or more types to the first limb of the subject. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218992 | METHOD OF TREATING A PATIENT AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A method of treating a patient comprises the steps of generating a first series of pulses having a frequency in a range from about 1 Hz to about 5 kHz, a voltage range from about 0 (zero) volts to about 100 (one hundred) volts, and a duty cycle of about 1% to about 90%; generating a second series of pulses having a frequency in a range from about 5 kHz to about 50 kHz, a voltage range from about 0 (zero) volts to about 100 (one hundred) volts, and a duty cycle of about 1% to about 90%; modulating the first series of pulses and the second series of pulses into a combined waveform of pulses; and delivering the combined waveform of pulses to the skin of said patient via an electrical circuit to thereby treat the patient. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218993 | VARIABLE OPERATING POINT NEURAL ELECTROSTIMULATION SUCH AS TO TREAT RLS - Techniques to help improve efficiency or effectiveness of treating a disorder such as RLS or PLMD, such as by issuing neural electrostimulations to a particular patient, while varying one or more amplitude parameters (e.g., at least one of electrostimulation current amplitude, electrostimulation voltage amplitude, or electrostimulation pulsewidth duration). A corresponding patient-subjective or patient-objective response can be observed. A characteristic electrostimulation intensity relationship can be generated, for example, based on the determined respective at least one of RLS or PLMD response indication threshold amplitude parameters and the plurality of corresponding neural electrostimulation durations. Once this characteristic electrostimulation intensity relationship has been generated, it can then be used to control issuing subsequent neural electrostimulations to the particular patient according to (1) at least one goal and (2) a variable operating point based upon the generated characteristic electrostimulation intensity relationship. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218994 | APPARATUS WITH SEQUENTIALLY IMPLANTED STIMULATORS - A stimulation apparatus for a patient is provided, the apparatus comprising an external system configured to transmit transmission signals and an implantable system configured to receive the transmission signals from the external system. The implantable system comprises at least one implantable lead, a first implantable device for connecting to the implantable lead during a first time period and a second implantable device for subsequently connecting to the implantable lead for a second time period. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218995 | TARGETED ELECTROSTIMULATION FIELDS BASED ON FOCAL DERMATOMAL COVERAGE - Systems and methods for optimizing neuromodulation field design for pain therapy are discussed. An exemplary neuromodulation system includes an electrostimulator to stimulate target tissue to induce paresthesia, a data receiver to receive pain data including pain sites experiencing pain, and to receive patient feedback on the induced paresthesia including paresthesia sites experiencing paresthesia. The neuromodulation system includes a processor circuit configured to generate a spatial correspondence indication between the pain sites and the paresthesia sites over one or more dermatomes, determine an anodic weight and a cathodic weight for each of multiple electrode locations using the spatial correspondence indication, and generate a stimulation field definition for neuromodulation pain therapy. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218996 | HYBRID CONTROL POLICY FOR ECAP-SERVOED NEUROMODULATION - Systems, devices, and techniques for adjusting electrical stimulation are described. For example, processing circuitry is configured to receive, via a sensing electrode located at a target region of a patient, a plurality of evoked compound action potential (ECAP) signals elicited from respective electrical stimuli delivered to the patient; determine, based on the plurality of ECAP signals, an aggressor category for at least some ECAP signals of the plurality of ECAP signals, the aggressor category determined from a plurality of aggressor categories; determine, based on the aggressor category, a set of control policy parameters that at least partially define closed-loop control of stimulation therapy; and controlling delivery of the stimulation therapy according to at least the set of control policy parameters and one or more subsequent ECAP signals. | 2022-07-14 |
20220218997 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CARDIAC CONTROL - A system for controlling a cardiac system of a subject comprising: a plurality of sensors arranged to detect physiological activity in a subject and produce physiological signals corresponding to the detected physiological activity; at least one controller arranged to receive the physiological signals and to process the physiological signals using at least one model to determine at least one output signal; and a plurality of neural stimulators arranged to receive the at least one output signal and to provide neural stimulation to the nervous system of the subject based on the at least one output signal. | 2022-07-14 |