30th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 52 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140206988 | MEDICAL DEVICE INSERTION AND EXIT INFORMATION USING DISTRIBUTED FIBER OPTIC TEMPERATURE SENSING - A system, device and method include a sensing enabled device having an optical fiber configured to perform distributed sensing of temperature-induced strain. An interpretation module is configured to receive optical signals from the optical fiber within a body and interpret the optical signals to determine one or more temperatures or temperature gradients of the device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140206989 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER-ACCESSIBLE MEDIUM FOR TRACKING VESSEL MOTION DURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CORONARY ARTERY MICROSCOPY - Exemplary embodiments of apparatus, method and computer accessible medium can be provided which can facilitate a determination of at least one characteristic of a structure. For example, it is possible to use at least one first arrangement which can be structured to provide at least one first transmitted radiation along a first axis and at least one second transmitted radiation along a second axis. The first and second transmitted radiations can impact the structure and generate respective first and second returned radiation. The first and second axis can be provided at a predetermined angle with respect with one another which is greater than 0. Further, at least one second arrangement can be provided which can be configured to receive data associated with the first and second returned radiations, and determine at least one relative velocity between the structure and the first arrangement along the first and second axes. | 2014-07-24 |
20140206990 | CT View Window - A method for verifying a spatial registration of an anatomical region is provided. The method may track a spatial pose of at least one checkpoint defined within the anatomical region, track a spatial pose of a probe tip in proximity to the anatomical region at the checkpoint, map a spatial proximity between the probe tip and the anatomical region onto a visual representation of the anatomical region based on the tracked spatial poses, quantify a deviation between the mapped spatial proximity and an actual spatial proximity in response to a verification request where the verification request is initiated by a user and indicative of the actual spatial proximity between the probe tip and the anatomical region, and generate a graphical index indicative of a degree of accuracy of the spatial registration of the anatomical region based on the quantified deviation. | 2014-07-24 |
20140206991 | PREDICTION OF A LIKELY CONTRAST MEDIUM BEHAVIOR - A method is disclosed for the prediction of a likely contrast medium behavior for a contrast medium-assisted examination of an object under investigation. In an embodiment, the method includes detecting patient-specific blood flow behavior data in a pre-measurement making use of a defined examination protocol and determining an individual impulse response function from the blood flow behavior data; detecting a pre-measured heart rate signal associated with the pre-measurement; and predicting the likely contrast medium behavior based on the individual impulse response function, the pre-measured heart rate signal and a current examination protocol, and a currently detected heart rate signal. A method for activation of a medical imaging system is also disclosed. Also disclosed are a device for predicting a likely contrast medium behavior, a control device with a device of this type for an imaging system, and an imaging system with a control device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140206992 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING CANCER - Methods for identifying the presence of cancerous cells or tissue by: applying a compound of formula (I), or salts thereof, to a living body, | 2014-07-24 |
20140206993 | LIQUID INJECTOR WITH APPROPRIATE OPERATING CONDITIONS SET BY SELECTING DISPLAYED IMAGE - A contrast liquid injector has a controller that calculates a necessary volume of the contrast medium based on a read out necessary dose of effective component per unit weight, weight of the subject, and concentration of the effective component. The injection rate of a base-operation condition is changed based on the calculated necessary volume of the contrast medium, wherein the predetermined injection time is unchanged, for all volumes of the contrast medium, when making the injection pattern, whereby a timing of an optimum concentration of the contrast medium will be substantially unchanged for all volumes of the contrast medium. | 2014-07-24 |
20140206994 | ACCURATE VISUALIZATION OF SOFT TISSUE MOTION ON X-RAY - A method, system, and program product are provided for accurately visualizing soft tissue motion on an x-ray image. Real time ultrasound images are registered to an x-ray image space. A point of interest is defined. Motion of the selected point is determined from the real time ultrasound images. The determined motion is applied to the selected point on the x-ray image. | 2014-07-24 |
20140206995 | SPECIMEN INFORMATION ACQUISITION APPARATUS - The present invention relates to formation of an image indicating viscoelastic characteristics in a specimen by a simple method. | 2014-07-24 |
20140206996 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A TEMPERATURE IMAGE - Disclosed is a method and apparatus of generating a temperature image during ultrasonic treatment, the method including setting a first plane indicating a heating region where ultrasonic waves for treatment are irradiated and setting a second plane indicating a protective region around the heating region; irradiating the first plane with ultrasonic waves for diagnosis at a first frame rate, and irradiating the second plane with the ultrasonic waves for diagnosis at a second frame rate, the second frame rate being lower than the first frame rate; and generating the temperature image using frame images acquired from irradiating the ultrasonic waves for diagnosis. | 2014-07-24 |
20140206997 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC ARRANGEMENTS SELECTING PARAMETERS FOR SELECTING RELEVANT ESTIMATION DATA FOR CLASSIFYING AN ELASTICITY IMAGE - Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including: a tomogram constructing means; an elasticity information calculating means; an elasticity image constructing means; a display means; an estimation data generating means configured to generate estimation data for estimating the characteristic of a biomedical tissue on the basis of the elasticity image; an estimation data selecting means configured to select at least one parameter used for the estimation of the characteristic of the biomedical tissue and to make the selected parameter displayed on the display means, an analyzing means configured to analyze the elasticity image using at least one parameter selected by the estimation data selecting means and to make the result of analysis displayed on the display means; wherein the display means displays the parameter used for the estimation of the characteristic and the result of analysis. | 2014-07-24 |
20140206998 | OBJECT INFORMATION ACQUIRING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME - Provided is an object information acquiring apparatus including elements with which an acoustic wave is transmitted to and received from an object and converted into a plurality of received signals, a processor that acquires a power intensity signal of the inside of the object, and a corrector that corrects the power intensity signal, the processor being configured to calculate correlation values of frequency components, perform frequency average processing on a correlation matrix that is a set of the plurality of calculated correlation values to acquire a first power intensity signal, and reduce variance of elements in the diagonal direction of the correlation matrix to acquire a second power intensity signal, and the corrector being configured to output a power intensity signal subjected to correction processing. | 2014-07-24 |
20140206999 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, METHOD OF PRODUCING ULTRASOUND IMAGE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - Ultrasonic transmission and reception for sound speed setting is performed in response to an instruction to freeze, an instruction on an observation target range, an instruction to change image quality and an instruction to change an image mode, a reception signal obtained by the ultrasonic transmission and reception for sound speed setting is used to set the sound speed in a subject, and a reception signal obtained during ultrasonic transmission and reception is processed based on the set sound speed to produce an ultrasound image. Such method makes it possible to produce a high-quality ultrasound image subjected to delay correction appropriate to various operations on an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, such as freezing and change in image quality. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207000 | COATING FOR IMPROVING THE ULTRASOUND VISIBILITY - The disclosure relates to a coating for improving the ultrasound visibility of a device, the coating being made of a matrix material comprising at least one contrast agent, wherein the at least one contrast agent is a plurality of gas-filled microparticles. Moreover, this disclosure relates to an ultrasonic contrast agent-containing coating for a device. In addition, the herein-described disclosure relates to a method for preparing a microparticle, a method for preparing a coating, and a method for coating a device as well as the coated device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207001 | ULTRASONIC PROBE AND ULTRASONIC MEDICAL SYSTEM ADOPTING THE SAME - An ultrasonic probe and a medical system adopting the same. The ultrasonic probe includes at least one support plate having a first state of being folded and a second state of being unfolded. The ultrasonic probe also includes a plurality of ultrasonic transducers arranged on the at least one support plate. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207002 | RING LASER FOR USE WITH IMAGING PROBE AS A SAFE MARGIN INDICATOR - A surgical imaging apparatus is disclosed, and includes an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion and including at least one ultrasonic transducer. The surgical imaging apparatus also includes at least one light source being operatively coupled with the elongate body and configured to move relative to the elongate body. The at least one light source is configured to project light onto a tissue surface. The light is dimensioned to illuminate a section of tissue corresponding to a tissue margin. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207003 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION OF DISEASE INCLUDING ORAL SCOPES AND AMBIENT LIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (ALMS) - Methods and systems related to detecting disease, such as oral cancer, in a patient, using a viewing scope to investigate a patient's tissues. The systems and methods excite and detect fluorescence from the tissue. The fluorescence can then be evaluated, and the possibility of certain diseases such as cancer can be determined. The devices include an ambient light management system (ALMS, often referred to as a “vestibular device”) that manages background light in the health practitioner's office. This device can be used with scope systems for fluorescence based detection of abnormal tissue. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207004 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING RESPIRATORY EFFORT - A system for determining respiratory effort of an individual may include a pressure signal determination module configured to determine a physiological pressure signal of the individual, a wavelet transform module configured to transform the physiological pressure signal into a scalogram using at least one wavelet transform, and a respiratory effort determination module configured to determine the respiratory effort of the individual through an analysis of scalogram. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207005 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME THREE DIMENSIONAL MODELING OF CARDIOVASCULAR DYNAMICS AND THE HEART USING ELECTROCARDIOGRAM SIGNALS - There is taught herein a real-time, lumped parameter cardiovascular dynamics model that uses features extracted from online electrocardiogram (ECG) signal recordings to generate certain surrogate hemodynamic signals. The derived signals can be used to real time animate a 3-D heart model. The model represents the coupled dynamics of the heart chambers, valves, and pulmonary and systemic blood circulation loops in the form of nonlinear differential equations. The features extracted from ECG signals can be used to estimate the timings and amplitudes of the atrioventricular activation input functions as well as other model parameters that capture the effect of cardiac morphological and physiological characteristics. The results indicate the potential of a virtual instrument that uses the model-derived signals for clinical diagnosis in lieu of expensive instrumentation. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207006 | STRAIN SENSOR ELEMENT AND BLOOD PRESSURE SENSOR - A strain sensor element comprises a laminated film which has a magnetic free layer, a spacer layer, and a magnetic reference layer. The free layer has a variable magnetization direction and a out-of-plane magnetization direction. The reference layer has a variable magnetization direction which is pinned more strongly than the magnetization of the free layer. The spacer layer provided between the free layer and the reference layer. A pair of electrodes is provided with a plane of the laminated film. A substrate is provided with either of the pair electrodes and can be strained. The rotation angle of the magnetization of the free layer is different from the rotation angle of the magnetization of the reference layer when the substrate is distorted. Electrical resistance is changed depending on the magnetization angle between the free layer and the reference layer, which allows the element to operate as a strain sensor. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207007 | STRAIN SENSOR ELEMENT AND BLOOD PRESSURE SENSOR - A strain sensor element comprises a laminated film which has a magnetic free layer, a spacer layer, and a magnetic reference layer. The free layer has a variable magnetization direction and a out-of-plane magnetization direction. The reference layer has a variable magnetization direction which is pinned more strongly than the magnetization of the free layer. The spacer layer provided between the free layer and the reference layer. A pair of electrodes is provided with a plane of the laminated film. A substrate is provided with either of the pair electrodes and can be strained. The rotation angle of the magnetization of the free layer is different from the rotation angle of the magnetization of the reference layer when the substrate is distorted. Electrical resistance is changed depending on the magnetization angle between the free layer and the reference layer, which allows the element to operate as a strain sensor. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207008 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Visually Depicting a Vessel and Evaluating Treatment Options - Devices, systems, and methods for visually depicting a vessel and evaluating treatment options are disclosed. In some instances, a method of evaluating a vessel of a patient includes moving a second instrument longitudinally through a vessel of the patient from a first position to a second position while maintaining a first instrument in a fixed longitudinal position with respect to the vessel; obtaining pressure measurements from the first and second instruments while the second instrument is moved longitudinally through the vessel; visually depicting the vessel on a display based on the obtained pressure measurements; and modifying the visual depiction of the vessel to simulate one or more treatment options. Systems for performing such methods are also provided. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207009 | BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A blood pressure measurement device corrects the error caused by blood congestion. The device includes a blood pressure measurement section that calculates a blood pressure value of a patient based on the cuff pressure and pulse waves detected by a pressure sensor, a blood congestion determination section that determines a degree of blood congestion that occurred at a peripheral side of the measurement location due to the cuff pressure on the measurement location in accordance with a predetermined method, a blood pressure correction section that calculates a corrected blood pressure value based on the degree of the blood congestion, and a display that displays the corrected blood pressure value. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207010 | CARDIOVASCULAR HAPTIC HANDLE SYSTEM - Cardiac tissue motion characteristics acquired by novel cardiac sensors are analyzed and processed for the derivation of physiological indices. The indices are output to a hand held local or remote volumetric haptic display and enable an operator to obtain motion related dynamic characteristics of cardiac tissues. The ability to tactually sense the motion of cardiac tissue and the affect on such motion from inserted cardiovascular instrumentation enhances the operator's performance of procedures including the positioning and placement of implanted catheters/sensors, extraction of permanently implanted leads and delivery of cardiovascular therapies. Optimal haptic rendering is achieved by using computational techniques to reconstruct the physically and perceptually relevant aspects of acquired signals and bridge the gap between the inserted catheter and operator's hand/catheter handle. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207011 | UNIVERSAL VALVE ANNULUS SIZING DEVICE - A device for measuring an internal dimension of a native cardiac valve annulus includes an elongated support member having a proximal portion and a distal portion. A measuring portion is coupled to the distal portion, and an indicator is coupled to the proximal portion of the support member. The measuring portion is biased towards a deployed configuration such that when deployed it applies an outwardly directed radial force to the native valve annulus. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207012 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING ELECTROCARDIOGRAMS TO DETECT VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION - The present technology describes various embodiments of systems and methods for analyzing electrocardiograms to detect ventricular fibrillation. In several embodiments, systems for detecting ventricular fibrillation can be implemented without interrupting cardiopulmonary resuscitation. In one embodiment, a method of identifying a cardiac rhythm in a person includes recording an electrocardiogram signal of the person and stratifying the signal. A signal having a parameter value within a pre-determined range is categorized as a shockable ventricular fibrillation signal while a signal having a parameter value outside the pre-determined range is categorized as a non-shockable signal. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207013 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FUSION BEAT DETECTION - A heart monitoring and/or therapy device for detecting and quantifying fusion beats, wherein the device includes an IEGM signal sensing channel that puts out a recorded IEGM signal and an evaluation unit operatively connected to said IEGM signal sensing channel that detects fusion beats. The evaluation unit comprises or is connected to a template memory including at least a first template electrogram signal and a second template electrogram signal. The evaluation unit compares the recorded IEGM signal with both, the first and the second template electrogram signal and determines at least a first degree of similarity reflecting the similarities between the recorded electrogram signal and the first template electrogram signal, and a second degree of similarity reflecting the similarities between the recorded electrogram signal and the second template electrogram signal. The evaluation unit then calculates a fusion index (FI) from the at least two degrees of similarity. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207014 | MICROMACHINED FLUID FLOW REGULATING DEVICE - A micromachined fluid flow regulating device is disclosed comprising a fluid flow channel, at least one flow orifice formed in the channel, defining an inlet portion of the channel upstream of the flow orifice, an outlet portion of the channel downstream of the flow orifice, the fluid having a flow direction from the inlet portion to the outlet portion of the channel. At least one piston is arranged upstream of the flow orifice, movably suspended in the channel by a spring means such that the piston is movable by the fluid in the flow direction of the fluid, towards the flow orifice, to regulate a fluid flow through the flow orifice. The disclosure further relates to the use of a micromachined flow regulating device in a breath analysis device and to a method of fabricating a flow regulating device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207015 | GAS ANALYZER, RESPIRATOR OR ANESTHESIA DEVICE WITH OPERATING GUIDE - A process for the control of a gas analyzer, respirator or anesthesia device ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140207016 | PULSED NEBULIZER - A nebulizer includes a nebulizer body having an air channel section, medication reservoir and nebulizer outlet. An air line has an inlet at one end and extends through the air channel section and has a venturi nozzle oriented horizontally when in use and an outlet and configured to form a low pressure mixing chamber. The air line provides a pulsed flow of gas between the inlet and outlet end. The venturi nozzle and medication reservoir are received within an oral cavity of a patient when in use. A primary suction line extends from the medication reservoir to the low pressure mixing chamber through which medication is drawn upward and mixed with gas passing through the venturi nozzle and nebulized for pulsed discharge through the nebulizer outlet during nebulization. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207017 | SIGNAL QUALITY MONITOR FOR ELECTROMYOGRAPHIC SENSORS - A process for assessing the signal quality of electromyographic (EMG) sensor signal data outputs based of a set of time domain and frequency domain signal performance metrics, including the magnitude of the baseline noise, line interference power spectra, and signal to baseline noise ratio parameters of the signal, whose calculated values are compared with a set of pre-defined acceptable values to determine whether or not the signal is of acceptable signal quality, and provide a pass/fail output. A graphic and text display output is provided to visually indicate the result. The visual display includes the presentation of the calculated parameter values of the baseline noise magnitude, line interference magnitude, and signal to baseline noise magnitude, using a combination of digital and analog indicators, each marked with the respective value of their pre-defined performance metric. The visual display includes the presentation of descriptive text blocks associated with each displayed parameter, with relevant instructions for addressing and correcting conditions of unacceptable signal quality. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207018 | SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATMENT OF PANCREAS, OTHER TISSUES AND ORGANS AND OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS - An electrotherapeutic treatment system includes a portion of at least one skin or external contact element including an element for measurement of the bioreactance of biologically active neurological points (BANP) of a tissue or organ to be treated, monitoring of electromagnetic parameters received at the points and generating responsive corrective parameters; and a portion of a second electrode for neurologically transmitting bioreactive parameters proximally to a BANP of tissues or organs to be treated, the parameters modifying discrete reactive values responsive to those measured by each of the first or second electrodes responsive to abnormal parameters received from tissues or organs to be treated at or between the BANP. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207019 | Method and Device for Statistical Tissue Sampling Using Microdevices - The present invention utilizes tetherless microtools to biopsy tissue. The invention provides a device and method for deployment and retrieval of tetherless microtools. The size of the microtools ensures that tissue damage at a site targeted for biopsy is negligible. As such, large numbers of microtools may be deployed ensuring that a true statistical sampling of biologic tissue is performed. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207020 | BIOPSY DEVICE WITH DISCRETE TISSUE CHAMBERS - A biopsy device includes a probe, a holster, and a tissue sample holder for collecting tissue samples. The probe includes a needle and a hollow cutter. The tissue sample holder includes a housing having a plurality of chambers that are respectively configured to receive a tray. The housing is releasably engageable with the probe. Each tray is configured to receive a tissue sample communicated through the cutter lumen. Each tray is removable from the housing, such as along an axial direction. The tissue sample holder is rotatable to successively index each chamber to the cutter lumen. A tray retainer is operable to selectively secure the trays relative to the housing. The trays may be flexible, resilient, or rigid. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207021 | IMPACT BIOPSY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - An impact biopsy device is disclosed. The impact biopsy device may be configured to displace various cutting elements, such as an outer tubular member and cutting element and a cannula to sever a tissue sample from a patient. The impact biopsy device may comprise an actuation system configured to transfer displacement or force to the cutting elements by the impact of an element on another element. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207022 | Method for the mask-etching of a piercing element - A method is disclosed for the mask-etching of a piercing element having an elongate shaft, a distally protruding tip, a proximal holding part, and a laterally open collecting channel that collects bodily fluid and extends along the shaft as far as the area of the tip, wherein a side of a double-sided etching mask is applied respectively to the two sides of a substrate and, under the action of an etching agent, the piercing element is formed as a part made by chemical blanking, wherein a channel side of the etching mask is provided with a channel etching slit for unilateral etching of the collecting channel. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207023 | PUSH-TO-CHARGE LANCING DEVICE - A lancing device having improved charging features. In one example embodiment, the charging mechanism generally includes a user actuated portion or charging member and a cam feature for engagement therewith. The charging member includes a finger projection or boss and the cam feature includes a ramped surface. Actuating the charging member causes the finger projection to movably engage the ramp surface of the cam feature and charge the drive mechanism. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207024 | HANDHELD CORDLESS NON-NUTRITIVE SUCK ASSESSMENT DEVICE - A cordless handheld device detects and analyzes orofacial activity based on compressions or deflections of an associated pacifier and oral cavity pressure. The device can receive and analyze data that can be used to train an infant to feed. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207025 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING PATIENT FOLLOW-UP SUBSEQUENT TO AN ORTHOPAEDIC PROCEDURE - A method of determining patient follow-up subsequent to an orthopaedic procedure includes determining the number of cycles of use of an orthopaedic joint of the patient. If a predetermined threshold is exceeded, communication with an orthopaedic care provider is initiated. A patient monitoring system is also disclosed. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207026 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF PATHOGENS INCLUDING VIRUSES AND BACTERIES - A method for disrupting or destroying selected pathogens located within the body of an organism the method including the non-invasive administration to pre-selected locations on or in the organism of an amount of low intensity ultrasonic energy, effective to disrupt or destroy the selected pathogens but not deleteriously affect the organism, the low intensity ultrasonic energy falling within predefined ranges of frequencies, wherein the predefined range of frequencies is one or more ranges of frequencies at which the low intensity ultrasonic energy has optimal effectiveness in disrupting or destroying a particular pathogen, and the intensity of the low intensity ultrasonic energy falling within predefined ranges of intensity, wherein the predefined range of intensity of low intensity ultrasonic energy is such as to allow for disruption or destruction of the selected pathogens but not deleteriously affect tissue of the organism surrounding the selected pathogens. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207027 | WOUND COVER APPARATUS AND METHOD - Various embodiments of a wound cover apparatus are provided. In one embodiment a wound cover apparatus includes a treatment enclosure and a vacuum seal that is external to the treatment enclosure. The vacuum seal includes a vacuum passageway and a vacuum port in fluid communication with one another. In another embodiment the apparatus further includes a treatment port in fluid communication with the treatment enclosure. The wound cover apparatus adheres to the patient by application of vacuum applied to the treatment enclosure and the vacuum seal which extends from the housing. The negative pressure applied to the wound cover apparatus creates negative stress along periwound which promotes perfusion and vascularization and induces mechanical deformation to accelerate healing. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207028 | SELF-HEATING MASSAGE STONE - A pocket-size self-heating massage stone includes a first receptacle having a rim portion, an interior recess and being made of ceramic slip, porcelain or stoneware slip and a second receptacle having a rim portion, an interior recess and being made of ceramic slip, porcelain or stoneware slip. A heating element is arranged in the interior recess of the second receptacle and being positioned in direct contact to transmit heat directly to a surface of the second receptacle such that the heating element only directly heats the second receptacle and does not directly heat the first receptacle. A rechargeable battery is disposed within the massage stone. The first and second receptacles are connected to one another via only the rim portions and the interior recesses of the first and second receptacles are free of connectors which connect together the first and second receptacles. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207029 | Device And Method For The Reduction Of Pain Associated With Needle Sticks - A device that is used to reduce the pain of a needle stick to a person, the device having a casing containing a vibratory device and a temperature reducing device, and a method for using the device to reduce the pain of a needle stick by applying both thermal and vibration analgesia to a subject during a needle stick. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207030 | KNEE REHABILITATION DEVICE WITH MEASUREMENT ELEMENT - In one example, a rehabilitation device includes a first element having first and second spaced-apart, generally parallel elongate members having proximal and distal ends. A second element is rotatably coupled to the first element and includes first and second spaced-apart, generally parallel elongate members having proximal and distal ends. One of the first and second elements is angularly adjustable relative to the other. A measurement device includes a measurement element connected to one of the first and second elements and configured for rotation relative to one of the first and second elements, such that when the rehabilitation device is operably disposed with respect to a joint of a patient, the measurement element is arranged for contact with anatomy of the patient. Finally, a scale is disposed proximate the measurement element and indicates a position of the measurement element relative to another portion of the rehabilitation device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207031 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR ADMINISTERING CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION - The present invention relates generally to a support structure for fixating a patient to a treatment unit, and especially to a support structure for fixating the patient to a cardiopulmonary resuscitation unit. An embodiment of the support structure comprises a back plate for positioning behind said patient's back posterior to said patient's heart and a front part for positioning around said patient's chest anterior to said patient's heart. Further, the front part can comprise two legs, each leg having a first end pivotably connected to at least one hinge and a second end removably attachable to said back plate. Said front part can further be devised for comprising a compression/decompression unit arranged to automatically compress or decompress said patient's chest when said front part is attached to said back plate. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207034 | ADJUSTABLE ORTHOSTATIC INTOLERANCE SYSTEM AND GARMENT - An adjustable orthostatic intolerance garment formed of a knitted spandex powernet construction in order to provide compression when on the leg, and including legs and a torso portion that extends upwardly into the abdominal area below the pectoral muscles; and a respective pair of elongate panels that are retained in place by attaching elements, and that are introduced into or removed from the garment to increase or reduce compression on the wearer's body as desired. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207035 | MYOFASCIAL RELEASE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A myofascial release apparatus which is adapted for use by a user in a vertical position is disclosed. The myofascial release apparatus comprises a post member, a post affixing element and at least one release member. The post affixing element is operatively coupled to the post member at a first end and affixed to the at least one release member at a second end. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207036 | Garment Detection Method and System for Delivering Compression Treatment - A compression treatment system is provided that detects the number of and type of garments connected thereto. The system includes a plurality of ports, valves connected thereto and a number of garments having one or more bladders. The bladders are in fluid communication with a fluid source in a pneumatic circuit, to provide compression therapy once a user confirms the number of and type of garments connected to the system for use by a patient. A single pressure sensor communicates with a plurality of detected bladders located in the one or more garments. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207037 | INTENTION-BASED THERAPY DEVICE AND METHOD - A method for controlling movement using an active powered device including an actuator, joint position sensor, muscle stress sensor, and control system. The device provides primarily muscle support although it is capable of additionally providing joint support (hence the name “active muscle assistance device”). The device is designed for operation in several modes to provide either assistance or resistance to a muscle for the purpose of enhancing mobility, preventing injury, or building muscle strength. The device is designed to operate autonomously or coupled with other like device(s) to provide simultaneous assistance or resistance to multiple muscles. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207038 | MICRO-ADJUSTABLE TELESCOPING ARMS FOR ORTHOPEDIC BRACES - The adjustable orthopedic strut system comprises a locking system with an incremental or “micro” adjustment method that is size adaptable and easy to use. The adjustable orthopedic strut system comprises a locking system, adjustable support members, struts, and an indented molded track. The adjustable orthopedic strut system improves user fitting and sizing creating better support and comfort. The adjustable orthopedic strut system provides “micro” incremental adjustments on support members to allow strategic positioning of the support members near surgical incisions. Furthermore, the adjustable orthopedic strut system locks and telescopes on a non-interrupted strut surface with minimal “snag” points, thus reducing the difficulty in achieving fine adjustments. The system of the present invention easily indicates and indexes in a molded track and can be reduced in scale to fit many orthopedic devices to provide accurate micro-adjustments to a variety of applications and patients. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207039 | WRIST SUPPORT DEVICE - A support device for protecting one or more portions of a user's hand or arm by limiting movement thereof includes a base surface for contacting a floor or other object adjacent to the device, a curved support surface extending from the base surface, and a plurality or orifices formed in the support surface. A user's fingers and thumb can be placed through the orifices to allow the palm of the hand to rest on a portion of the support surface, suspending the heel of the hand above the support device and aligning the user's wrist with the heel. The fingers may remain freely suspended within the device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207040 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATING COMPLICATIONS OF THE HIP - An orthopedic device is provided for treating complications of the hip and has means for trochanter compression, pelvis support, lumbar compression, variously directed straps, and thigh support. The trochanter compression and an internal/external rotation strap provide pain relief through compression and skin protection, unloading of joints through compression and sealing, and unloading by load transfer. Means for adjustably dosing of straps enables pain management and ease of use. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207041 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATING COMPLICATIONS OF THE HIP - An orthopedic device is provided for treating complications of the hip and has means for trochanter compression, pelvis support, lumbar compression, variously directed straps, and thigh support. The trochanter compression and an internal/external rotation strap provide pain relief through compression and skin protection, unloading of joints through compression and sealing, and unloading by load transfer. Means for adjustably dosing of straps enables pain management and ease of use. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207042 | Dynamic Hallux Tension Device For Treatment of Plantar Faciitis - The present invention relates to a physical rehabilitation device for the treatment of a medical condition of the foot known as plantar fasciitis. The device is a splint which is connected to the toe and ankle of a patient. The present invention also concerns a method for treating plantar fasciitis known as “dynamic splinting”. The mechanical device may be used in conjunction with the method for treatment of plantar fasciitis. This device allows the patient to bend the ankle and thus dynamically change the flexion in the foot of the patient. The device itself is unique, but the method of treatment made possible by this device is also unique. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207043 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHUNTING FLUID - Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207044 | MINIMALLY-ADVANCING LUMINAL CATHETER - The present invention relates to an implantable catheter ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140207045 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHUNTING FLUID - Systems and methods are provided herein that generally involve shunting fluid, e.g., shunting cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Self-cleaning catheters are provided which include split tips configured such that pulsatile flow of fluid in a cavity in which the catheter is inserted can cause the tips to strike one another and thereby clear obstructions. Catheters with built-in flow indicators are also provided. Exemplary flow indicators include projections that extend radially inward from the interior surface of the catheter and which include imageable portions (e.g., portions which are visible under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)). Movement of the flow indicators caused by fluid flowing through the catheter can be detected using MRI, thereby providing a reliable indication as to whether the catheter is partially or completely blocked. Systems and methods for flushing a shunt system are also disclosed herein, as are various systems and methods for opening auxiliary fluid pathways through a shunt system. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207046 | LED induced tattoo removal system and method of use - An LED induced tattoo removal system and method of use that utilizes an ultra bright LED having a principal peak with a peak at 640 nm-700 nm for tattoo removal without causing collateral skin damage and without causing pain to a subject is disclosed. The tattoo removal method includes an LED, which generates light in a specific range of wavelengths proven to be effective for this purpose. The method also includes optionally applying a vasodilator after the LED exposure and further includes optionally utilizing an electrical or chemical heat source after the LED exposure. The tattoo removal method comprises irradiation of the tattooed region using ultra bright LED light for a timed interval and the optional application of a vasodilator formulation, which increases blood circulation to the tattooed skin region and also increases the concentration macrophage cells in the treated skin region to metabolize the tattoo ink and its by-products. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207047 | TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A bioactive agent delivery device having a plurality of reservoirs wherein each reservoir houses a solvent provides a means for separable and segregated delivery of bioactive agent(s) to a patient. The device can include a plurality of absorbent materials wherein each absorbent material is pretreated with a bioactive agent and a delivery mechanism operable to deliver to any of the plurality of absorbent materials a controlled portion of solvent from any of a plurality of reservoirs. A diffusion layer interposed between the absorbent materials and an epidermis transfers the bioactive agent from the absorbent materials to the epidermis for delivery of the bioactive agent. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207048 | OPTIMIZED BIO-SYNCHRONOUS BIOACTIVE AGENT DELIVERY SYSTEM - Optimized bio-synchronous drug delivery begins with establishing a bio-synchronous treatment protocol that incorporates individual temporal and innate biological characteristics into a pharmacological treatment plan. The bio-synchronous treatment protocol is thereafter initiated using bioactive agent delivery device. Bio-synchronous drug delivery includes continual collection of patient data such as physical, psychological, temporal and environmental characteristics. This data is analyzed so to not only determine an initial treatment protocol but to also determining whether modification to the ongoing bio-synchronous treatment protocol is required. And, responsive to determining a modification is required the system modifies the bio-synchronous treatment protocol and use of delivery device. These modifications and treatment protocols can include reactive and proactive psychological support supplied to the patient in a variety of formats. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207049 | ENERGY CHIP STRUCTURE - The present invention provides an energy chip structure comprising: a base, an energy chip and a protective layer; wherein the base includes an inner space, the energy chip is arranged inside the inner space and for emitting a stabilizing electric wave, and the protective layer is attached to a top of the energy chip and covered the inner space via a packaging and storage method. Accordingly, the energy chip structure of the present invention is able to provide energy beneficial to the health of human bodies. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207050 | USE OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA AND ELECTRICAL STIMULATION IN PERIPHERAL WOUND TREATMENT - A wound therapy method that results in improved wound healing for conditions including diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, and arterial and venous ulcers is described. The wound therapy method uses local anesthetic injections in an area surrounding the wound combined with electrical stimulation causing local and deep muscle contraction in the same area. The method leads to increased vasodilation, increased tissue oxygen levels at the target site, and increased blood flow to the target site. This causes local angiogenesis and tissue perfusion that increases wound healing rates and decreases future wound occurrences. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207051 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ULTRASOUND SYSTEM - Provided are an ultrasound system and methods that deliver medication through skin by using multiple frequencies. The method to deliver medication through skin include irradiating the skin with ultrasound having a first frequency to cavitate a skin tissue; irradiating the skin with ultrasound having a second frequency, which is lower than the first frequency, to collapse the cavitated tissue; and delivering the medication through the collapsed tissue, wherein a single transducer is configured to produce the ultrasound having the first frequency and the ultrasound having the second frequency. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207052 | VASCULAR TREATMENT DEVICES AND METHODS - An apparatus for performing a vascular treatment includes an intraluminal member that is controllingly moved during the vascular treatment. The intraluminal member of the vascular treatment device can be connected to a motor. The intraluminal member may be configured to retain endothelium during the vascular treatment procedure. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207053 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PLASMA TREATMENT OF SURFACES AND USE OF A DEVICE - The invention relates to a device for the plasma treatment of surfaces ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140207054 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF TREATING A VEIN WITH THERMAL ENERGY - A method of delivering therapy to a treatment volume of a vein of a patient includes inserting a vapor delivery shaft into the vein at an entry location. The vein is fluidly coupled with other veins in a venous vasculature of the patient. The method also includes applying a compressive force to tissue surrounding the venous vasculature to compress and at least partially occlude the venous vasculature at an occlusion location other than the entry location. A treatment volume is formed between the entry location and the occlusion location. The method further includes delivering vapor to the vein through the vapor delivery shaft into the treatment volume. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207055 | SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING PERITONEAL DIALYSIS - The invention concerns a system and a method of use of said system for performing fluid administration on a patient, the system comprising:
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20140207056 | Suction and Irrigation Apparatus with Anti-Clogging Capability - A handheld tool for providing irrigation and/or suction is provided. In certain embodiments, the tool has a single cannula for providing both suction and irrigation, while in others there are separate suction and irrigation cannulas. In some embodiments, flush water is supplied by actuating a flush button which both pinches closed a suction hose and opens a flush hose. If present, the irrigation cannula may be opened by actuating an irrigation button. In certain embodiments, the irrigation and/or flush button may be provided with blade tips to pinch closed the irrigation or flush hoses in cooperation with a blade extending from the tool housing. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207057 | INFUSION PUMP AND METHOD TO ENHANCE LONG TERM MEDICATION DELIVERY ACCURACY - An infusion pump is provided for pumping fluid though an administration set at a constant flow rate. The pump includes a pumping mechanism for pumping fluid and operates at a pulse frequency, and a controller controls the pulse frequency. Additionally, the pump has one or more sensors configured for measuring at least one characteristic value relating to a status of the infusion pump. The controller is configured for causing the pumping mechanism to operate at a first pulse frequency, and the one or more sensors measure the characteristic value intermittently. When the measured characteristic value meets a threshold value, the controller causes the pumping mechanism to operate at a second pulse frequency different from the first pulse frequency. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207058 | PHARMACEUTICAL INJECTION DEVICE - This pharmaceutical injection device comprises a main body case ( | 2014-07-24 |
20140207059 | BENDING OPERATION MEMBER, AND MEDICAL APPARATUS - A bending operating member for performing a bending operation on an elongated member having flexibility in a direction intersecting an axial direction of the elongated member includes a pulling member, at least a portion of the pulling member being configured to be connected to a distal portion of the elongated member such that, when said pulling member is pulled in the axial direction of the elongated member, the pulling member causes the elongated member to bend; a moving member that is connected to the pulling member, the moving member being configured to move so as to pull the pulling member in the axial direction of the elongated member; a rotating member that is operatively connected to the moving member and is rotatable around an axis of the elongated member; and a converting part that converts rotation of the rotating member into movement of the moving member. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207060 | Localized Therapy Delivery and Local Organ Protection - A system for perfusing a localized site within a body includes a catheter assembly having a venous access line that is adapted to deliver perfusate to the localized site, a venous or arterial drainage line adapted to drain perfusate from the localized site, and an occlusion device adapted to prevent some or substantially all physiological blood flow between the localized site and the systemic circulation of the body during and in the course of perfusing and draining perfusate to and from the localized site. The system may include a blood circuit associated with the catheter assembly to facilitate blood conditioning for use as the perfusate, in the course of a controlled perfusion and/or drainage of untreated, treated, or inactivated treated blood to and from the localized site. A delivery machine may control the blood circuit and catheter assembly in order to both deliver perfusate to, and drain some or all perfusate from, the localized site in a manner that provides perfusate to substantially only the localized site. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207061 | Medical Devices and Related Methods - This disclosure relates to medical devices and related methods. In some embodiments, the methods include applying a material to the balloon and then removing the material from one or more regions of the balloon. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207062 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING PERIPHERAL VENOUS PRESSURE AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME - In one aspect, an apparatus for measuring peripheral venous pressure includes a tubing having two ends with one end connectable to a fluid source and the other end connectable to a vein, a fluid controlling device configured to have an on position and an off position, and at least one pressure sensor configured to measure fluid pressures therein. When the fluid controlling device is in the on position, fluid flow in the tubing is allowed to pass through the fluid controlling device, such that the at least one pressure sensor measures both a fluid pressure from the fluid source and a distal venous pressure from the vein. When the fluid controlling device is in the off position, no fluid flow in the tubing is allowed to pass through the fluid controlling device, such that the at least one pressure sensor measures the distal venous pressure from the vein only. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207063 | NEONATAL FLUID TUBING HEATER - A heating system for heating neonate nutritional liquid, including a heater and a control module. The heater includes a heating portion having serpentine shaped grooves for receiving a tube. The tube may be a serpentine feeding tube module, having a serpentine tube portion, or a serpentine feeding tube cassette, having a serpentine tube portion covered by a rigidly attached polymeric sheet. The serpentine feeding tube cassette may include a thermocouple to measure the temperature of the warmed nutritional liquid as it exits the cassette. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207064 | SYSTEMS FOR FLUID RESERVOIR RETENTION - A fluid infusion device is provided. The fluid infusion device can include a fluid reservoir having a barrel portion and a housing defining a receiving portion for removably receiving the fluid reservoir within the housing. The housing can have a first side including a first engagement system that cooperates with the barrel portion to bias the fluid reservoir relative to the housing in a direction substantially opposite a direction of fluid flow out of the fluid reservoir. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207065 | SYSTEMS FOR FLUID RESERVOIR RETENTION - A housing for a fluid infusion device is provided. The housing can include a first housing component including a first engagement system. The first housing component can define a first compartment and a second compartment. The first engagement system can be coupled to the second compartment and movable relative to the second compartment. The housing can also include a second housing component coupled to the first compartment of the first housing component. The second housing component can include a second engagement system. The second engagement system can be movable relative to the second housing component. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207066 | SYSTEMS FOR FLUID RESERVOIR RETENTION - A fluid reservoir for use with a fluid infusion device is provided. The fluid reservoir can include a first portion having a first end and a second end. The first end can include an alignment feature and a delivery port. The fluid reservoir can include a second portion coupled to the second end of the first portion, with a portion of the second portion movable within the first portion to advance a fluid out of the delivery port. The fluid reservoir can also include a reservoir defined between the first portion and the second portion that receives the fluid. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207067 | Adhesive and Peripheral Systems and Methods for Medical Devices - A repeater system may control a pump by using a repeater and a user interface. An adhesive patch system may be used for affixing a pump or other object to a human body. Such an adhesive patch system may include two sets of adhesive members, each member including an adhesive material on at least one side so as to attach to the body. The members of the first set are spaced to allow the members of the second set to attach to the body in spaces provided between the members of the first set, and the members of the second set are spaced to allow members of the first set to detach from the body without detaching the members of the second set. Also, fill stations and base stations are provided for personal pump systems. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207068 | PUMPING DEVICE, AS FOR ENTERAL FEEDING ASSEMBLY - A pumping device is disclosed, as for use with an enteral feeding assembly. In one form the pumping device is a diaphragm pump including a first dome portion, a second dome portion, and a flexible membrane located between the first and second dome portions. A pressure differential is created between the two chambers thus created by membrane, so as to meter fluid (to be delivered) to a patient. The fluid to be delivered may be located in one of the chambers. A portable fluid pump is also provided including a syringe and spring pump drive mechanism mounted in a casing. The spring pump drive mechanism has two piston devices in fluid communication with each other. As one piston device moves in one direction within its associated driving barrel, it serves to drive the other piston device. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207069 | ACCESS DEVICE WITH VALVE - A splittable sheath includes a splittable sheath body, a splittable sheath hub, and a valve element. The sheath body comprises a generally flexible tubular structure, a proximal end, and a distal end. The sheath body defines a longitudinal axis and is splittable into two halves along a pre-determined line generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. The sheath hub extends from the proximal end of the sheath body and defines a longitudinal axis generally aligned with the longitudinal axis of the sheath body. The sheath body and sheath hub form an inner cavity along their respective longitudinal axes. The valve element includes a resilient plate and a sealing element. The resilient plate includes a distal portion extending radially inwardly from a side of the inner cavity. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207070 | HEMOSTASIS VALVE WITH ROLLER SEAL - A hemostasis valve has a housing having proximal and distal ends defining proximal and distal openings configured for passage of a medical device therethrough. The housing further defines a cavity between the proximal and distal ends. One or more rollers are received within the cavity and define end sections and a central section having a smaller diameter than the end sections. Sleeves are disposed about the rollers and are elastically deformable to form a fluid seal around the device. The sleeves each assume a first form when the device is absent from the cavity wherein a radially inner surface of the sleeve is located at a first distance from the central section of a roller and a second form when the device is present in the cavity wherein the surface is located at a second distance, less than the first distance, from the central section of the roller. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207071 | Non-Balloon Low Profile Feed Device With Insertion/Removal Tool - A device for inserting a non-balloon gastrostomic device through an opening in the wall of the abdomen and stomach or other viscera of a patient is provided. The insertion device comprises a body, a stylus, and a trigger device being adapted to selectively maintain a selected position of the stylus relative to the body without the use of an external force. A method of inserting the gastrostomic device utilizing the insertion tool is also provided. In addition or alternatively, a gastrostomic device is provided including a hollow tube member and an enlarged resiliently deformable tip at one end of the tube member. The deformable tip is deformable between a first configuration and a second configuration, each configuration having a cross-sectional area. In addition or alternatively, a method is provided for forming the gastrostomic device using a disposable core. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207072 | CONDUIT MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A conduit management device and method for quickly and easily securing a conduit and reducing the risk of conduit disruption is disclosed. A selectively securable cleat is arranged for selective encirclement and securement of at least a portion of a conduit by wrapping the conduit around the cleat. An embodiment is disclosed having an elongate cleat that is fixed to the patient apparatus at a first location of the cleat spaced apart from releasably securable locations proximate first and second ends of the cleat such that the fixation point at the first location forms the fixed base of the cleat. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207073 | Automatic Injection Device - Automatic injection device includes a housing, a syringe, a plunger, and a syringe carrier. The housing includes a barrel between a first end and a second end. The barrel includes an elongated window to allow viewing of contents inside the housing. The syringe is disposed within the housing and has a reservoir. The plunger is at least partially disposed within the syringe and includes a visual indicator. The syringe carrier is disposed within the housing and configured to contain the syringe and displace the syringe within the housing between a first position and a second position. The syringe carrier can be substantially transparent. The syringe carrier can have first and second legs and an extension disposed therebetween, and at least a portion of the extension can be configured to align with the window and the reservoir when the syringe carrier is in the first position. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207074 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE WITH MEANS FOR HANDLING DATA - A system comprises a drug reservoir and means for expelling drug from the reservoir, the drug expelling means comprising setting means allowing a user to set a drug dose to be expelled from the reservoir, and actuation means for driving or releasing the drug expelling means to expel the set dose amount. The system further comprises a first electronic data processing system adapted to capture and store data representing a property related to the amount of drug expelled from the reservoir by the expelling means, and a second electronic data processing system adapted to receive and store data from an external source, wherein the system is configured to not allow code or data processed by the second electronic data processing system to be processed by the first electronic data processing system. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207075 | SKIVED FILM FOR COVERING SURFACE OF PLUG FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES, PLUG FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES USING SAID FILM, PRE-FILLED SYRINGE USING SAID PLUG AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID FILM - Provided is a PTFE skived film capable of exhibiting, with a single layer, sliding properties, barrier properties with regard to a liquid contact surface, and excellent tear resistance during injection molding. This skived film is characterized by being obtained by cutting a polytetrafluoroethylene block or a modified polytetrafluoroethylene block subjected to a thermal fusion treatment under reduced pressure or subjected to a pressurized thermal fusion treatment after being subjected to fusion under reduced pressure. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207076 | AUTOMATIC INJECTION DEVICE - A device is provided for automatic injection of a product comprising a container, a needle and a piston. The device includes a housing receiving the container, the container being movable with respect to the housing between an initial position and an insertion position, distally spaced relative to the initial position; a safety shield coupled to the housing and movable with respect thereto between a rest position, an activation position, proximally spaced relative to the rest position, and a safety position; biasing feature for causing the movement of the safety shield to the safety position; triggering feature for causing the container to move from its initial position to its insertion position, the triggering feature being releasable by movement of the safety shield to the activation position; and, isolating feature for isolating the safety shield from the biasing feature when the safety shield is moved to its activation position. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207077 | LIQUID INJECTOR - A liquid injector comprises a contact member comprising a tube body including an opening located at a distal end of the contact member; an inner structure body comprising: a cylindrical main body; and a hollow needle, wherein the inner structure body is movable to (i) a first position at which a needle tip is located proximal of the opening, and (ii) a second position at which the needle tip is located distal of the opening; and a regulating member detachably mounted on the inner structure body, including a fixing portion to be fixed to the contact member at the second position. When the inner structure body moves to the second position from the first position and returns to the first position again, the regulating member is fixed to the contact member with the fixing portion at the second position, separated from the inner structure body, and stays at a position at which the regulating member covers at least part of an area of the opening. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207078 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A novel device and method for intradermal delivery of an active agent is provided. The device comprises a housing which contains a reservoir chamber. A flexible reservoir containing the active agent is placed in the chamber. Upon pressure on an actuator the active agents is delivered via a hollow needle to the skin. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207079 | SAFETY SYRINGE AND SAFETY DOSE COMBINATION KIT AND METHODS - A syringe including a barrel having an internal reservoir for containing a volume of medication, a plunger received within the barrel and axially moveable relative thereto to change the volume of the medication in the reservoir, a first set of indicia marked on the barrel indicating volumetric dosage of the medication calibrated based on a predetermined patient characteristic, and a second set of indicia marked on the barrel having a correlation with the first set of indicia, the second set of indicia indicating volumetric dosage of the medication calibrated based on a medication unit of measurement. A kit including a syringe and a pre-filled medication container calibrated based on a patient characteristic. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207080 | METHOD AND MONITORING DEVICE FOR MONITORING OPERATION OF A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The present invention relates to a method and to a monitoring device for monitoring operation of a drug delivery device, the monitoring device comprising of at least a first and a second sensor arranged at a distance from each other with regard to a first direction and being adapted to generate a first and a second electrical signal in response to an operation of the device, a processing unit configured to determine a time delay between the first and the second electrical signals and being adapted to determine at least one state parameter of the drug delivery device on the basis of said time delay. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207081 | Stoppers Used in Pre-Filled Syringes - A stopper adapted for attachment with a plunger rod for use within a syringe barrel is disclosed. The stopper includes a main body defining an open rearward end and a closed front end. The open rearward end is adapted to receive a front forward end attachment portion of the plunger rod. The stopper also includes a core member integrally formed with the main body adjacent the closed front end. The core member includes a nose portion having a conical tip configured for entering an outlet opening of the syringe barrel. The closed front end of the stopper has a profile configured to cooperate with an internal surface of the syringe barrel wall to prevent reflux and reduce dead space within the barrel. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207082 | SYRINGE PRESSURE GENERATING AND PRESSURE DISPLAYING DEVICE - Provided is a syringe pressure generating and pressure displaying device applied to a syringe configured such that an auxiliary device is detachably attached to the cylinder flange while the rod bar is installed in the auxiliary device so as to pass therethrough, and a grip of the hand on a lever that is hinge-connected to the auxiliary device so as to be disposed horizontally in line with the syringe creates a rotational motion due to leverage, whereupon the rotational motion is converted into a linear motion via a motion-converting means, and the rod bar and the piston are moved with increased force. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207083 | HEMOSTASIS VALVE DEVICE FOR INJECTING A MEDICAL MATERIAL INTO A PATIENT, AND RELATED METHOD - The device according to the invention includes a hollow body delimiting an inner passage. It further includes an assembly for maintaining the material in position in the inner passage. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207084 | HYBRID CANNULA AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A new process of manufacturing a hybrid cannula may include creating a first part with at least two components, overmolding at least two components of a second part to a channel in each component of the first part, and fixing the components of the first part together. The second part may include various types of features such as thick/thin dams, squirt membranes, and/or duck bill dams inside the hybrid cannula. Each dam may have any number, shape, orientation, and length of slits/openings. The slits/openings may allow passage of an instrument while the dam(s) may prevent fluid from passing through the hybrid cannula. A third part may optionally be overmolded to at least a portion of the first part, at least a portion of the second part, or both. The third part may provide an extension, a flange, or a combination thereof at a distal end of the hybrid cannula. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207085 | IMPLANTABLE INFUSION DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Implantable infusion devices configured to improve fill and evacuation procedures. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207086 | Low-Profile Access Port - A low-profile access port for subcutaneous implantation within the body of a patient is disclosed. The access port includes a receiving cup that provides a relatively large subcutaneous target to enable a catheter-bearing needle to access the port without difficulty. In addition, the access port includes a valve/seal assembly to permit pressurized fluid injection through the port while preventing backflow. In one embodiment, therefore, a low-profile access port comprises a body including a conduit with an inlet port at a proximal end thereof, and a receiving cup. The receiving cup is concavely shaped to direct a catheter-bearing needle into the conduit via the inlet port. The receiving cup is oriented substantially toward a skin surface when subcutaneously implanted within the patient to ease needle impingement thereon. A valve/seal assembly disposed in the conduit enables passage of the catheter therethrough while preventing fluid backflow. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207087 | Sunless Spray Tanning Devices and Methods - A sunless spray tanning device includes at least one peristaltic pump coupled to a spray gun. A liquid reservoir for housing a sunless tanning composition may be coupled to the inlet of the peristaltic pump. The composition is forced via the peristaltic pump to a spray nozzle located on the spray gun for application onto the skin of a customer. The spray gun includes a high volume, low pressure (HVLP) spray gun in some embodiments. A solenoid valve is disposed between the peristaltic pump and the spray gun in some embodiments. The spray gun may be mounted on a tanning booth apparatus or alternatively may include a handheld spray gun device for manual spray applications in various embodiments. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207088 | MOXIBUSTION THERAPY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THEREOF - This invention is directed to a moxibustion therapy device and its use. The moxibustion therapy device comprises a housing, an integrated electric circuit board inside the housing, a power supply module, and a heating module. A protruding portion on one side of the housing is covered with a metal mesh cover. The integrated electric circuit board, the power supply module, and the heating module are connected to one another. The heating module is tightly pressed against one side of the metal mesh cover. Users can use the moxibustion therapy device at anytime anywhere without others' assistance. The moxibustion therapy device can help people expel cold and dampness and relieve pain. | 2014-07-24 |
20140207089 | Ointment Applicator - The present invention provides an anti-microbial or anti-bacterial treated soft ointment applicator that is used to apply ointment or cream on babies. The ointment applicator with a soft and flexible tapered tip in the present invention can be applied along the curvature of a baby's body without causing harm to baby's sensitive and delicate skin. The present invention provides an anti-microbial or anti-bacterial treated ointment applicator either coated with, or homogeneously manufactured with, such anti-microbial or anti-bacterial protection. In addition, the present invention includes a reservoir filled with a cleaning solution where the ointment applicator is cleaned and stored sterile. Therefore, the present invention helps not only with easy application of ointments or creams on the delicate skin, but also to protect the babies' skin from infection, microbial or bacterial contamination, or any further skin irritations caused from cross contamination between the applicator, ointment or cream, and the babies' skin. | 2014-07-24 |