37th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 66 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140257072 | SUBCUTANEOUS CARDIAC MONITORING DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An implantable cardiac monitoring device includes first and second arms, pivotably attached to one another; electronic circuitry and an associated power source of the device are hermetically sealed in a housing formed by one of the arms. A first electrode is carried by the first arm, a second electrode by the second arm, and a third electrode by one of the two arms. The device further includes a tether element, preferably a strut, pivotably attached between the arms and movable between a folded state and an expanded state. When the strut is in the folded state, the device, in a relatively compact form, can be inserted through a relatively small incision and into subcutaneous tissue, after which, the strut is moved to the expanded state where ends of the arms are spaced apart from one another and supported by the strut, and the three electrodes form dual sensing vectors. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257073 | ELECTRODE ARRAY AND METHOD OF PLACEMENT - A headset for detecting brain electrical activity may include a flexible substrate having first and second ends each configured to engage an ear of a subject and dimensioned to fit across the forehead of a subject. The headset may also include a plurality of electrodes disposed on the substrate and configured to contact the subject when the headset is positioned on the subject. First and second electrodes may contact top center and lower center regions of the forehead, respectively, third and fourth electrodes may contact front right and front left regions of the forehead, respectively, fifth and sixth electrodes may contact right side and left side regions of the forehead, respectively, and electrodes included within the securing devices may contact the ear regions. The third and fourth electrodes may be moveable in at least a vertical direction relative to the other electrodes. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257074 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING BIOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF THE EYE - A contact lens shaped measuring device ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140257075 | MEASURING AQUEOUS HUMOR OUTFLOW - Technologies are provided to estimate in vivo aqueous humor outflow for a subject. The method can include: preparing a virtual casting of the outflow network of the subject by use of background subtraction and contrast enhancement; tracing network terminal branches in said reduced virtual casting; obtaining Doppler data for at least some of the terminal branches, to calculate a fluid velocity within each of such terminal branch; then pairing each fluid velocity for each such terminal branch with a measurement of cross-sectional area for that terminal branch, thereby to provide a plurality of volumetric flow values; and integrating over the plurality to obtain a volumetric estimate of aqueous humor outflow for the subject. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257076 | NON-CONTACT OPHTHALMOLOGIC APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME, PROCESSING APPARATUS, PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY TANGIBLE MEDIUM HAVING A PROGRAM RECORDED THEREON - A non-contact ophthalmologic apparatus includes: a storage unit for storing measurement results of an intraocular pressure of an eye to be inspected as statistical data; a condition determination unit for determining a measurement range of an intraocular pressure value based on the statistical data; and a control condition determination unit for determining, based on the measurement range determined by the condition determination unit, a control condition of a fluid ejection unit for ejecting air toward the eye to be inspected. Thus, it is possible to eliminate a need to eject high-pressure air even in the first measurement of the intraocular pressure of the eye to be inspected, thereby alleviating a burden on a subject. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257077 | IMAGING DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention generally relates to imaging devices and methods of use thereof. Aspects of the invention provide an imaging device that includes a core wire and more than 32 optical fibers coupled to the core wire. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257078 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR APPLYING SCALING LAWS OF TREE STRUCTURES - Methods are provided for determining flow resistance within at least a portion of a vessel, whereby at least a partial biological tree image is obtained and resistance is calculated therefrom based upon at least the length of a defined vessel portion and a diameter of a stem vessel at a location proximal to a vessel crown. Methods are also provided for determining vessel volume, whereby at least a partial biological tree image is obtained and cumulative crown volume is calculated based on at least the diameter and length of the stem segment. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257079 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING PHOTOACOUSTIC SIGNAL - To obtain an absorption distribution from a detected signal with a practical device. Light is applied to a subject, and a photoacoustic signal generated in the subjectA photoacoustic is detected. From the detected photoacoustic signal, a light differential waveform, which is a differential waveform of a temporal waveform of the light applied to the subject, is deconvolved. As a result of this deconvolution, an absorption distribution is obtained. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257080 | SYSTEM FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGE GUIDED PROCEDURE - A system and method for ultrasound image guided surgical procedures such as needling or catheterisation, in which an ultrasound transducer is provided with a magnetometric detector for detecting the magnetic field emanating from a magnetised tissue-penetrating medical tool such as a needle or catheter. The detection of the magnetic field allows the position of the tool to be tracked magnetically and the position can be displayed on the ultrasound image. The position of the tool is determined from the magnetic field measurements by use of a look-up table of magnetic field values for the field emanating from the tissue-penetrating medical tool. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257081 | Integrated metal detector-portable medical device - An integrated metal detector-portable medical device adapted to identify metals in a human body, where the metal detector is in connection with the portable medical device. The metal detector includes: at least one transmitting means adapted to generate a second magnetic field so as to induce a magnetic field generated by a metal; at least one sensor adapted to detect a magnetic field generated by the metals to be detected; and at least one signaling means adapted, upon detection of a magnetic field, to alert the identification of metals, if the intensity of a magnetic field is above a predetermined value. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257082 | FLUID HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR ANIMAL DIAGNOSTIC BED AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A diagnostic system is disclosed, and comprises a diagnostic device and a fluid heat transfer system. The diagnostic device has an associated bed for supporting a portion of a subject during a diagnostic procedure. The fluid heat transfer system comprises a fluid circulation component, a heater component, and a fluid line. The heater component includes a heater element and a mixing valve, and the fluid circulation component is fluidly coupled to the heater component so that a fluid can be pumped from the fluid circulation component to the heater component. The fluid line extends from the heater to the fluid circulation component, and the mixing valve is positioned near the bed so that heat can be rapidly transferred through the fluid line to alter a body temperature of the subject. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257083 | Methods for Evaluating Regional Cardiac Function and Dyssynchrony from a Dynamic Imaging Modality Using Endocardial Motion - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a method and system for evaluating regional cardiac function and dyssynchrony from an imaging modality using the motion of endocardial features of the heart. In the method and system, an imaging modality such as a CT scanner is used to obtain an image sequence that is then processed using a computer program. The computer program is configured to create an endocardial mesh formed from triangular components that represents at least the region of interest of the subject's heart. From tracking the motion of conserved topological features on this endocardial mesh at least two time points a displacement map can be modeled. The displacement map can be further analyzed to determine metrics of regional cardiac function such as SQUEEZ, myocardial strain, torsion etc., and the displacement map can also be used to create visual representations of the function of the subject's heart. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257084 | METHOD TO COMPUTE AND PRESENT BRAIN AMYLOID IN GRAY MATTER - An imaging work station ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140257085 | Process For The Preparation Of Hyperpolarized Derivatives For Use In MRI Analysis - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of aqueous solutions of hyperpolarized carboxylic organic acids ready for use in in-vivo MR diagnostic imaging, and the use of the corresponding anhydrides or esters as glass-forming agents. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257086 | MRI COMPATIBLE INTRABODY STYLETS AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Intrabody MRI-compatible medical devices with a rigid stylet body with opposing distal and proximal ends with a wall enclosing at least one cavity extending therebetween. The stylet body has first and second laterally spaced apart and opposing external longitudinally extending recessed surfaces and at least one pair of transversely spaced apart apertures extending through the wall and at least one conductor having a length that extends through the cavity then exits the cavity to define at least one external loop extending between the distal end of the stylet body and the pair of transversely spaced apart apertures. First and second legs of each loop snugly abut a respective first and second recessed surface of the stylet body to thereby cooperate with the stylet body to define a substantially cylindrical shape. The at least one conductor with the at least one loop is configured to act as an MRI antenna. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257087 | Stent Visualization and Malapposition Detection Systems, Devices, and Methods - In part, the invention relates to computer-based methods, devices, and systems suitable for displaying stent malapposition in a 2-D or 3-D image. A threshold malapposition distance can be set as an input in response to which a software component in an imaging pipeline automatically detects stent struts and calculates a malapposition distance from a lumen contour. Projections of stent strut dimensions can be used to compensate for stent imaging artifacts results from imaging probe orientation in the lumen. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257088 | RADIATION DIAGNOSTIC DEVICES AND METHODS - Radiation diagnosis devices, systems and methods are in general catheter form and include at least one diagnostic balloon that provides at least one diagnosis function and assists in placement of at least one radiation detector at a desired diagnosis location within an existing body cavity or at a percutaneous site. Data collected by the detector that is positioned as determined by the medical professional allows the medical professional to monitor radiation levels, either residual from a prior radiation treatment, during a brachytherapy treatment at the diagnostic catheter insertion site or in adjoining site, or during externally administered radiation. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257089 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR THE PREVENTION OF RETAINED SURGICAL ITEMS AND GOSSYPIBOMA - A standard of care protocol for preventing gossypiboma during surgery. The protocol including: selecting one or more surgical items from a group consisting of: non-metallic surgical items marked with detectable metal indicia; metallic surgical items; metallic surgical items marked with the detectable metal indicia; providing one or more metal detectors in connection with the selected at least one of the surgical items; and identifying, using at least one metal detector, detectable metal items in the patient. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257090 | ECHOLUCENT GUIDEWIRE TIP - A medical device includes a guidewire with a lumen, a plastic tip, and a removable mandrel. The medical device has echogenic properties which can be altered between an echogenic state and an echolucent state by evacuating the lumen and applying a liquid or gas within the lumen. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257091 | MASTER-SLAVE APPARATUS AND APPROACH - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to master-slave apparatuses as well as methods of making and implementing the same. As consistent with one or more embodiments, an apparatus includes a master platform having a manipulation section, and a slave platform mechanically coupled to the master platform and having an interventional-delivery section that secures an interventional tool. The slave platform moves in accordance to three-dimensional movement of the master platform, via supports having a portion thereof fixed relative to the other supports. Each support operates with a respective one of the master and slave platforms for effecting three-dimensional movement of the slave platform, in response to and while tracking (e.g., transmitting) the movement of the master platform, thereby providing control over the interventional tool via the manipulation section of the master platform. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257092 | INTERNATIONAL BODY CAVITY THERAPEUTIC APPLICATOR ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - An apparatus for providing at least one treatment to at least one tissue having a first structural arrangement configured to expand a first portion at a distal end of the apparatus, a second structural arrangement configured to expand a second portion at the distal end and at least one lumen associated with at least one of the first structural arrangement and/or the second structural arrangement. The first structural arrangement and/or the second structural arrangement can be configured to position the at least one lumen at a particular position with respect to the tissue. A tip is configured to aid in the insertion of the apparatus into the tissue(s). | 2014-09-11 |
20140257093 | POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH MAMMOGRAPHY MACHINES AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES AND METHODS - The present technology describes various embodiments of positron emission tomography (PET) systems for use with mammography machines and associated devices and methods. In several embodiments, a PET system includes a tissue platform and one or more PET detection panels removably coupled to the mammography machine. The panels are configured to generally surround the tissue platform and obtain an approximately 360 degree data sample of tissue. The system can further include an output device configured to output the data sample for image reconstruction. In some embodiments, the system is configured to provide high resolution images, quantitative image accuracy, dynamic imaging, and/or biopsy guidance. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257094 | PERFUSION IMAGING - A perfusion analysis system includes a perfusion modeller and a user interface. The perfusion modeller generates a patient specific perfusion model based on medical imaging perfusion data for the patient, a general perfusion model, and a quantification of one or more identified pathologies of the patient that affect perfusion in the patient. The user interface accepts an input indicative of a modification to the quantification of the one or more identified pathologies. In response, the perfusion modeller updates the patient specific perfusion model based on the medical imaging perfusion data for the patient, the general perfusion model, and the quantification of the one or more identified pathologies of the patient, including the modification thereto. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257095 | SHAPE SENSING INTERVENTIONAL CATHETERS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention relates to systems and methods for three dimensional imaging of tissue. The invention provides systems and methods to provide a representation of tissue from three-dimensional data that includes intravascular imaging data as well as data representing a shape of the intravascular imaging probe. Device of the invention combine a shape-sensing mechanism with an intravascular intervention catheter. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257096 | DATA-DRIVEN OPTIMIZATION OF EVENT ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION LOGIC - In Positron Emission Tomography, a time window ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140257097 | DOUBLE ACTION INFUSION PUMP - An infusion system includes a double action infusion pump. The pump includes a cylinder and a reciprocating piston received within the cylinder, the reciprocating piston separating a first pump chamber from a second pump chamber of the cylinder. A reciprocating motor is coupled with the reciprocating piston, and the first and second pump chambers alternate between filling and evacuating conditions with reciprocation of the reciprocating piston through operation of the reciprocating motor, and the speed of reciprocation is varied to provide a continuous output of fluid between the first and second pump chambers. A fluid source and a catheter are optionally coupled with the double action infusion pump. The catheter includes one or more infusion ports near a catheter distal portion, and the one or more infusion ports receive and expel the continuous output of fluid from the double action infusion pump. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257098 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION OF CANCER IN WOMEN - Devices and methods for screening for ovarian and endometrial cancer are disclosed. The device includes a catheter positioned to enter an endometrial cavity of the patient. The device can include a transvaginal probe configured to be inserted into a vagina of the patient, and a needle both coupled to the transvaginal probe. The needle can be is positioned to enter a cul-de-sac of the patient when the transvaginal probe is inserted into the vagina, and into the cul-de-sac, and the needle is configured to collect the fluid from the cul-de-sac. The catheter can also configured to deliver fluid into the endometrial cavity. The fluid can also be a dye injected into the endometrial cavity and absorbed by the endometrial carcinoma and that drains into at least one sentinel lymph node. The sentinel lymph node can be identified to allow for dissection and further examination for micrometastasis. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257099 | TREATMENT DELIVERY CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for control of a charged particle cancer therapy system. A treatment delivery control system is used to directly control multiple subsystems of the cancer therapy system without direct communication between selected subsystems, which enhances safety, simplifies quality assurance and quality control, and facilitates programming. For example, the treatment delivery control system directly controls one or more of: an imaging system, a positioning system, an injection system, a radio-frequency quadrupole system, a ring accelerator or synchrotron, an extraction system, a beam line, an irradiation nozzle, a gantry, a display system, a targeting system, and a verification system. Generally, the control system integrates subsystems and/or integrates output of one or more of the above described cancer therapy system elements with inputs of one or more of the above described cancer therapy system elements. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257100 | Porphyrin Microbubbles - The present invention relates to a microbubble comprising a monolayer of porphyrin-phospholipid conjugate, said microbubble having encapsulated therein, and to the use of said microbubble in ultrasound imaging of a target area in a subject. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257101 | TRANSCORONARY SINUS PACING SYSTEM, LV SUMMIT PACING, EARLY MITRAL CLOSURE PACING, AND METHODS THEREFOR - A transcoronary sinus pacing system comprising a sheath having a lumen, a pacing catheter having a pacing needle, wherein the catheter can be advanced within the lumen and placed in the LV summit, and a right ventricular pacing device. A LV summit pacing device. An early mitral valve closure pacing device configured to operate with a right ventricular apex pacing device. A method for implanting a pacing device at a target coronary sinus tissue location, wherein the target can be the posterior LV summit. A method for achieving early closure of a mitral valve. A method for using visualization devices such as fluoroscopy or ultrasound and/or catheter features such as a radiopaque marker to locate a target location for LV pacing and to avoid piercing an artery or the pericardium when anchoring the LV pacing electrode. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257102 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Dual Image Intravascular Ultrasound - A system for imaging a vessel of a patient comprises an elongated sheath with proximal and distal ends. The elongated sheath includes a flexible body with a first lumen in communication with a distal opening at the distal end. The system further includes an imaging core disposed within the first lumen and rotatable about an axis of rotation. The imaging core includes a first transducer subassembly adapted to transmit a first beam, distally of the flexible body, through the distal opening. The imaging core also includes a second transducer subassembly adapted to transmit a second beam through the flexible body in a transverse direction to the axis of rotation. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257103 | Three Dimensional (3D) Transverse Oscillation Vector Velocity Ultrasound Imaging - An ultrasound imaging system ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140257104 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING - A system and method for assembling a 3D ultrasound image representation from multiple two-dimensional ultrasound images utilises a magnetic position detection system to detect the ultrasound probe position and allow mapping of the multiple two-dimensional ultrasound images into a three-dimensional frame of reference. The magnetic position detection system may use magnetic markers positioned on the subject or fixed in space around the subject. The position detection may use magnetic model fitting, look-up table, triangulation or distance measurement techniques to determine the position of the ultrasound probe relative to the magnetic markers. The ultrasound probe includes a magnetometric detector to detect the field generated by the magnetic markers. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257105 | FLUID FILLABLE CATHETER CAPSULE - A fluid fillable catheter capsule assembly is provided suitable for use with an appropriate catheter in imaging applications for medical or surgical procedures. Methods of constructing such fluid fillable catheter capsule assemblies, methods of using the fluid fillable catheter capsule assemblies, and imaging systems provided with fluid fillable catheter capsule assemblies are provided. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257106 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING AND DISTINGUISHING BLOOD VESSELS - An apparatus and a method are disclosed for displaying, on a confidence gauge comprising a set of lights, a confidence level of whether a blood vessel is an artery or a vein, wherein a number of illuminated lights of the set of lights indicates the confidence level. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257107 | Transducer Assembly for an Imaging Device - The present disclosure provides a transducer assembly. The transducer assembly includes a flex circuit. The transducer assembly also includes a first substrate that includes a piezoelectric micro-machined ultrasonic transducer (PMUT). The transducer assembly further includes a second substrate that includes an Integrated Circuit (IC) device. At least one of the first substrate and the second substrate is bonded to the flex circuit through wire bonding or through flip-chip. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257108 | PRECONFIGURED ULTRASOUND CONDUCTIVE MEDIUM - Embodiments associated with ultrasound conductive medium are described. In one embodiment, an ultrasound conductive medium is formed into a preconfigured shape that is a structure configured to attach over a head of an ultrasound device. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257109 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING COMPOSITE PIEZOELECTRIC BODY, METHOD FOR PRODUCING ULTRASOUND PROBE, COMPOSITE PIEZOELECTRIC BODY, ULTRASOUND PROBE AND ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING APPARATUS - A method for producing a composite piezoelectric body includes: forming a composite piezoelectric body by filling a non-conductive polymer between a plurality of piezoelectric materials arranged in an array state at predetermined intervals, and polishing one surface of the composite piezoelectric body, from which surface at least the piezoelectric materials and the polymer are exposed, by using an abrasive film in which an abrasive particle is applied to a base film. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257110 | ULTRASOUND PROBE STRUCTURE OF GUIDING THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE - An ultrasound probe structure dedicated for guiding the puncture needle. It has a passage in the center of the structure and the diameter of the passage is equal to the outer diameter of puncture needle. The bony and non-bony tissues can be distinguished according to the strength of the echoes so that the puncture needle can be guided to avoid hitting the bony tissue before or during insertion. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257111 | MEDICAL TUBE AND CATHETER - A medical tube includes a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion in this order from a proximal side to a distal side thereof. The first portion has a tubular resin layer, the second portion has a tubular inner layer and outer layer, the third portion as an inner layer and outer layer, and the fourth portion has a tubular resin layer. When flexural rigidity of the first portion, the second portion, the third portion, and the fourth portion is G1, G2, G3, and G4, respectively, the flexural rigidity of each portion being configured to have a relationship with each other portion based upon the following expression (1): | 2014-09-11 |
20140257112 | GYNECOLOGICAL SCOPE AND MORCELLATION SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - An apparatus has an elongate element with a proximal end and a distal end. A connection element is disposed at the proximal end of the elongate element. A morcellator is disposed proximate the distal end. The morcellator has a shank with a base and a leading surface. The base is operably connected to the distal end of the elongate element. The shank at least partially defines a flute disposed substantially helically about an outer surface of the shaft. At least one cutting edge is disposed on the leading surface and proximate the at least one flute. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257113 | OXYVU-1 HYPERSPECTRAL TISSUE OXYGENATION (HTO) MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - The invention is directed to a hyperspectral/multispectral system referred to as the OxyVu-1 system. The hyperspectral imaging technology performs spectral analysis at each point in a two-dimensional scanned area producing an image displaying information derived from the analysis. For the OxyVu-1 system, the spectral analytical methods determined in superficial tissues approximate values of oxygen saturation (HT-Sat), oxyhemoglobin levels (HT-Oxy), and deoxyhemoglobin levels (HT-Deoxy). The OxyVu-1 system displays the tissue oxygenation in a two-dimensional, color-coded image. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257114 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING DEVICE - An image processing apparatus includes an abnormal candidate region detection unit configured to detect an abnormal candidate region, as a candidate for an abnormal portion, from an intraluminal image obtained by capturing an image of an inside of a lumen of a subject, a tubular region detection unit configured to detect a tubular region from the intraluminal image, a connectivity determination unit configured to determine whether the abnormal candidate region and the tubular region are connected in a region of a color similar to that of the tubular region, and an abnormality determination unit configured to determine whether the abnormal candidate region is the abnormal portion, based on results of determination by the connectivity determination unit. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257115 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PATIENT ACTIVITY ESTIMATION AND CLASSIFICATION - A medical device includes a housing and an electrode arrangement coupled to the housing and configured to sense an electrical physiologic signal from a patient. The device also includes detection circuitry coupled to the electrode arrangement and configured to obtain a cardiac signal component and a non-cardiac signal component from the physiological signal. A processor is coupled to the detection circuitry. The processor is configured to detect patient activity using at least the non-cardiac signal component and discriminate between voluntary and involuntary activity of the patient based on a comparison of temporally aligned cardiac and non-cardiac signal components. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257116 | ELECTRONIC BLOOD PRESSURE METER - An electronic blood pressure meter includes a cuff, an inflation control unit that controls a pump for outputting a fluid into the cuff so that a pressure in the cuff is increased at an inflation speed target in accordance with a driving voltage, a pressure detection unit that detects a cuff pressure signal indicating a cuff pressure, a blood pressure calculation unit that calculates a blood pressure value based on a pulse wave superimposed on the detected cuff pressure signal, and a target changing unit that varies the inflation speed target during an inflation process in which the cuff pressure begins to increase at an initial inflation speed target and continues to increase. The target changing unit varies the inflation speed target so that the driving voltage measured during the inflation process stays within a voltage range corresponding to a range in which the pump is capable of output. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257117 | MEASUREMENT DEVICE, MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM STORING A MEASUREMENT PROGRAM - A measurement device includes a detection device to detect a pulse wave signal at a first measurement location in a vascular pathway from the heart of a measurement subject to an area where an arterial aneurysm is predicted to occur and a pulse wave signal at a second measurement location in a vascular pathway from the heart of the measurement subject to an area that is different from the area where an arterial aneurysm is predicted to occur, a comparison device to calculate a comparison result by comparing frequency characteristics between the pulse wave signals, and a determination device to determine at least one of the presence/absence and size of an arterial aneurysm based on a predetermined characteristic amount for a frequency contained in the comparison result. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257118 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECOMMENDING AN APPROPRIATE PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT TO A PATIENT FOR MANAGING EPILEPSY AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - The present invention provides systems and methods for managing epilepsy. In one embodiment, a method of the present invention characterize a patient's propensity for a future epileptic seizure and communicates to the patient and/or a health care provider a therapy recommendation. The therapy recommendation is typically a function of the patient's propensity for the future epileptic seizure. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257119 | Patient Electrode Impedance Measurement - An apparatus and method is provided that determines a connection quality of an electrode to a patient. A current source is connected to a first electrode and a switch is connected to a second electrode for selectively connecting the second electrode to ground. A processor is connected to the first electrode and a third electrode and the processor detects a voltage difference between the first electrode and the third electrode upon application of a current to the first electrode by the current source to determine connection quality data for the first electrode. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257120 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ACCURATELY CLASSIFYING CARDIAC ACTIVITY - Methods, systems, and devices for signal analysis in an implanted cardiac monitoring and treatment device such as an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. In some examples, captured data including detected events is analyzed to identify likely overdetection of cardiac events. In some illustrative examples, when overdetection is identified, data may be modified to correct for overdetection, to reduce the impact of overdetection, or to ignore overdetected data. Several examples emphasize the use of morphology analysis using correlation to static templates and/or inter-event correlation analysis. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257121 | Method and Apparatus for Monitoring an Organ of a Patient - An apparatus for determining tissue versus fluid components of an organ include a detector that generates a detector signal based on electrical signals derived from tissue and fluid. The apparatus includes a signal processor in communication with the detector which subtracts in real time a tissue component from the detector signal and produces a fluid volume signal. A method for monitoring a patient's fluid volume of a patient's organ. An apparatus for monitoring a patient's organ. A method for monitoring a patient's organ. A method to piggyback an admittance system onto a AICD/Bi-ventricular Pacemaker for a heart of a patient, in particular a weakened heart having features consistent with congestive heart failure. An apparatus for monitoring an organ, such as a heart, lungs, brain, skeletal muscle, and bladder of a patient which includes a detector which detects the admittance of the organ. The apparatus includes a transmitter in communication with the detector which transmits a wireless signal indicative of the admittance of the organ. A method for monitoring an organ of a patient includes the steps of detecting with a detector the admittance of the organ. There is the step of transmitting with a transmitter in communication with the detector a wireless signal indicative of admittance of the organ. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257122 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETERMINING A RISK SCORE FOR TRIAGE - The present disclosure provides a system and method of determining a risk score for triage. In particular, a system is provided for providing an assessment of risk of a cardiac event for a patient, for example an incoming patient to a hospital emergency department complaining of chest pain. In the disclosure, the system includes an input device for measuring physiological data based vital signs parameter of the patient, a twelve-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) device for establishing an ECG obtained from results of the electrocardiography procedure, and determining an ECG parameter and a heart rate variability (HRV) parameter therefrom. An ensemble-based scoring system is further provided, establishing weighted classifier based on past patient data and where the vital signs parameter, the ECG parameter and the HRV parameter are compared to corresponding weighted classifiers to determine a risk score. A corresponding method to determine a risk score for triage is also provided. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257123 | ATRIAL FIBRILLATION ANALYZER, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION ANALYSIS SYSTEM, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION ANALYSIS METHOD, AND PROGRAM - An atrial fibrillation analyzer includes: an acquisition unit that acquires a waveform signal indicating a temporal change of a pulse wave or an electrocardiogram; an RR interval calculation unit that calculates a parameter corresponding to an average RR interval for each frame on the basis of a spectrum of each frame obtained by frequency analysis of the acquired waveform signal, and calculates an RR waveform signal indicating a temporal change of the parameter; a power calculation unit that calculates a temporal change of power of a predetermined frequency band in a frequency spectrum of the RR waveform signal; a variation coefficient calculation unit that calculates a variation coefficient of the average RR interval; an analysis unit that analyzes presence of atrial fibrillation on the basis of a set of the power and the variation coefficient; and a measurement unit that measures an amount of activity of a user. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257124 | ATRIAL FIBRILLATION ANALYZER AND PROGRAM - An atrial fibrillation analyzer includes: an acquisition unit that acquires a detected waveform signal indicating a detection result of a pulse wave or an electrocardiogram; an RR interval calculation unit that calculates, on the basis of a spectrum of each unit period obtained by frequency analysis performed on the acquired detected waveform signal every unit period longer than 4 seconds and equal to or shorter than 16 seconds, a parameter corresponding to an average RR interval of the unit period every unit period; a power calculation unit that calculates power of a frequency band determined in advance in an RR waveform signal indicating a temporal change of the average RR interval calculated by the RR interval calculation unit; and an analysis unit that determines whether or not the power satisfies specific conditions and outputs information indicating presence of atrial fibrillation from the determination result. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257125 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DETECTING RESPIRATORY RATE - This disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for detecting respiratory rate. The method for detecting respiratory rate may include: sampling respiratory waveform data in a time sequence; detecting respiratory cycles from the sampled respiratory waveform data; calculating variation degree for the sampled respiratory waveform data; calculating base length base on the variation degree; calculating smoothed length base on the base length; calculating real-time degree for each respiratory cycle base on the variation degree, sequence number of each respiratory cycle, and the smoothed length; and calculating respiratory rate base on the smoothed length and the real-time degree. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257126 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMBINED RESPIRATORY THERAPY AND RESPIRATORY MONITORING - Provided are systems and methods for combined respiratory therapy and respiratory monitoring. A respiratory therapy and respiratory monitoring apparatus as described herein may include a spacer portion having first and second ends, wherein the first end includes a patient interface and the second end includes a respiratory therapy device. A monitoring device such as, for example, a microphone is incorporated into the spacer portion so as to record sounds from within the apparatus. The sounds may be processed and otherwise analyzed to derive one or more characteristics therefrom. These characteristics may be used to make one or more determinations relevant to the monitored and treated patient. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257127 | Gas Sensor Device - A gas sensor device which is connectable to a portable electronic device, and to associated methods. The gas sensor device includes a sensor adapted to detect a gas of interest in exhaled breath of a subject and provide an output signal which is dependent upon the concentration of gas detected, and an interface of the gas sensor device communicates with the portable electronic device. The gas sensor device may be connectable to the portable electronic device via an audio jack. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257128 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETECTING AND PREDICTING SEIZURES - The present invention describes systems and methods for predicting and detecting a seizure in a subject. The methods of the invention comprise measuring interneuron synchrony in terms of the coherence between interneuron action potentials and local field potential oscillations. In one embodiment, the detection of specific patterns of coherence, correlation and firing rate of interneurons predicts an upcoming seizures. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257129 | SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - Provided is a device for measuring a signal and a method of operating the same. The device may include electrodes attached to the device, and a control unit for determining the optimal pair of electrodes to be used for measuring the signal. Also, the device may include an output unit for measuring signals that are sensed by the electrodes. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257130 | POWERED PULL WIRE DESIGN FOR ABLATION CATHETERS - Medical devices such as pull wire catheters and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. A pull wire catheter may include an elongate tubular member having a proximal end region, a distal end region and a lumen extending between the proximal end region and the distal end region. A therapeutic element may be disposed at the distal end region. A pull wire may extend through the lumen to the distal end region and may be fixed to the distal end region such that relative movement between the pull wire and the tubular member proximal region alters the distal end region. The pull wire may have a core comprising a first material having a first conductivity and a cladding comprising a second material having a second conductivity. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257131 | AUDITORY STIMULUS FOR AUDITORY REHABILITATION - Generally, a method performed by one or more processing devices includes generating a graphical user interface that when rendered on a display of the one or more processing devices renders a visual representation of an environment and a visual representation of an object in the environment; retrieving an auditory stimulus with one or more auditory attributes indicative of a location of a virtual target in the environment; receiving information specifying movement of the object in the environment; determining, based on the movement of the object, a proximity of the object to the virtual target; adjusting, based on the proximity, one or more values of the one or more auditory attributes of the auditory stimulus; and causing the one or more processing devices to play the auditory stimulus using the adjusted one or more values. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257132 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR TREATING TINNITUS WITH VNS PAIRING - A method of treating tinnitus comprising measuring a patient's hearing, determining the patient's hearing loss and the patient's tinnitus frequency using the measurements of the patient's hearing, programming a clinical controller with the measurements of the patient's hearing, selecting a plurality of therapeutic tones, where the therapeutic tones are selected to be at least a half-octave above or below of the patient's tinnitus frequency, setting an appropriate volume for each of the plurality of tones, repetitively playing each of the plurality of therapeutic tones, and pairing a vagus nerve stimulation pulse train with each playing of a therapeutic tone, thereby reducing the patient's perception of tinnitus. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257133 | Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle - A bone marrow aspiration assembly including a cannulated introducer needle and an aspiration needle. The cannulated introducer needle is curved to approximate a natural curvature of an iliac crest. The aspiration needle includes apertures for aspirating bone marrow. The aspiration needle is configured to be received in, and extend from, the cannulated introducer needle to reach a bone marrow aspiration site in the iliac crest. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257134 | BIOPSY APPARATUS - A disposable tissue removal device comprises a “tube within a tube” cutting element mounted to a handpiece. The inner cannula of the cutting element defines an inner lumen and terminates in an inwardly beveled, razor-sharp cutting edge. The inner cannula is driven by both a rotary motor and a reciprocating motor. At the end of its stroke, the inner cannula makes contact with the cutting board to completely sever the tissue. An aspiration vacuum is applied to the inner lumen to aspirate excised tissue through the inner cannula and into a collection trap that is removably mounted to the handpiece. The rotary and reciprocating motors are hydraulically powered through a foot pedal operated hydraulic circuit. The entire biopsy device is configured to be disposable. In one embodiment, the cutting element includes a cannula hub that can be connected to a fluid source, such as a valve-controlled saline bag. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257135 | SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED TISSUE HANDLING AND IN LINE ANALYSIS OF THE TISSUE - A system for analysis of biopsy samples includes a tissue sample transport mechanism linking a biopsy sample excision tool to a tissue sample holder disposed in a staging area of an analysis unit. The tissue sample is automatically transported from the excision tool to the specimen holder, where the tissue sample is analyzed in the staging area of the analysis unit. The transport mechanism may include tubing and a vacuum source. The tissue sample holder may be configured to slow or temporarily stop a tissue sample for individual analysis, or collect multiple tissue samples for analysis as a group. A tissue sample sorting mechanism may be employed that allows separation of specimens that can be correlated to the analysis. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257136 | ENDOSCOPIC BIOPSY NEEDLE WITH COIL SHEATH - A notched tissue-collection needle configured similarly to a fine-needle-aspiration needle is provided with a cutting edge disposed in the notch and configured to excise tissue into the notch for collection. A stylet may be provided through a lumen of the needle during introduction into a patient body. The needle may be provided with echogenicity-enhancing features. A coated-wire sheath through which the needle is slidably disposed includes an overcoating that is thicker along a distal length and thinner along a proximal length. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257137 | FLUID TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD - Devices and methods for automatic monitoring of fluid of a patient are disclosed, comprising a patient line, a transfer disk which receives the fluid and controllably transfers the fluid to test substrates, and a sensor disk which houses the test substrates. The sterile transfer disk may be configured to maintain the sterility of the patient sampling assembly while transferring samples to non-sterile components, such as the sensor disk. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257138 | EXCHANGE GUIDEWIRE - A guidewire ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140257139 | OPTICAL SENSING DEVICE - The present disclosure provides an optical sensing device that comprises a plurality of optical light guide portions. Each optical light guide portion has a sensing region for sensing a property. The device further comprises a support for supporting the optical light guide portions and for positioning the optical light guide portions in a manner such that at least two sensing regions have a different radial positions around a portion of the support such that the optical device is arranged to sense a property at the different radial positions. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257140 | 3-DIMENSIONAL MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINAL IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system is disclosed that is operable to generate a location value associated with an implant that has been implanted in a predetermined location of a vertebra of a spine. The location value can be utilized to generate a three-dimensional animation of the spine in motion. The system includes a plurality of implants that include a controller having a memory. The implants also include a telemetry unit connected with the controller that is used to wirelessly transmit and receive data. In addition, the implants include an acoustic generator that is configured to generate an acoustic pulse in response to a signal from the controller. An external control unit is wirelessly connected with the implant for receiving various data values from the implant. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257141 | Movement disorder monitoring and symptom quantification system and method - The present invention relates to a movement disorder monitor with high sensitivity, and a method of measuring the severity of a subject's movement disorder. The present invention additionally relates to a drug delivery system for dosing a subject in response to the increased severity of a subject's symptoms. The present invention provides for a system and method, which can accurately and repeatably quantify symptoms of movements disorders, accurately quantifies symptoms utilizing both kinetic information and/or electromyography (EMU) data, that can be worn continuously to provide continuous information to be analyzed as needed by the clinician, that can provide analysis in real-time, that allows for home monitoring of symptoms in subject's with these movement disorders to capture the complex fluctuation patterns of the disease over the course of days, weeks or months, that maximizes subject safety, and that provides substantially real-time remote access to data by the clinician or physician. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257142 | SENSOR FOR RELIABLE MEASUREMENT OF JOINT ANGLES - A sensor apparatus, system, and computer-usable non-transitory storage device storing program instructions for the measurement of the individual joint angles in dimensional space are disclosed. The joint angle measurements are measured in electrical quantities to represent the amplitude of joint movement in respect to a neutral position. Angular rate inertial sensors are attached to the body segments of interest. The output of the inertial sensors are fed into a precision differential amplifier and integrated. Two sequential filters are used for processing the output signals. Embodiments measure three-dimensional angles in real-time. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257143 | Systems And Methods For Monitoring Hand And Wrist Movement - In one embodiment, a system includes apparatus for monitoring hand or wrist movement, the apparatus including a magnetic ring adapted to be worn on a finger of a patient and a data acquisition unit adapted to be worn on a wrist of the patient, the data acquisition unit including a magnetic sensor that can measure the strength and orientation of magnetic fields generated by the ring. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257144 | Rapid Pulse Electrohydraulic (EH) Shockwave Generator Apparatus and Methods for Medical and Cosmetic Treatments - Apparatuses and methods for electrohydraulic generation of shockwaves at a rate of between 10 Hz and 5 MHz, and/or that permit a user to view a region of a patient comprising target cells during application of generated shockwaves to the region. Methods of applying electro-hydraulically generated shockwaves to target tissues (e.g., for reducing the appearance of tattoos, treatment or reduction of certain conditions and/or maladies). | 2014-09-11 |
20140257145 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MULTI-FOCUS ULTRASOUND THERAPY - Embodiments of a dermatological cosmetic treatment and imaging system and method can include use of transducer to simultaneously or substantially simultaneously produce multiple cosmetic treatment zones in tissue. The system can include a hand wand, a removable transducer module, a control module, and/or graphical user interface. In some embodiments, the cosmetic treatment system may be used in cosmetic procedures, including brow lifts, fat reduction, sweat reduction, and treatment of the décolletage. Skin tightening, lifting and amelioration of wrinkles and stretch marks are provided. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257146 | LOW INTENSITY ULTRASOUND THERAPY - Methods of treating a subject suffering from a disease or a disorder associated with hyperproliferating cells. The method includes non-invasively administering to the subject ultrasound at a low intensity in a dose effective to selectively prevent the growth of the hyperproliferating cells or to eliminate the hyperproliferating cells in the subject, while substantially not affecting the cell viability of normal cells of the subject. The low intensity is pre-determined to be lower than a cavitational threshold intensity for a selected frequency. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257147 | MODULATION AND ANALYSIS OF CEREBRAL PERFUSION IN EPILEPSY AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - A system includes an implantable neurostimulator device capable of modulating cerebral blood flow to treat epilepsy and other neurological disorders. In one embodiment, the system is capable of modulating cerebral blood flow (also referred to as cerebral perfusion) in response to measurements and other observed conditions. Perfusion may be increased or decreased by systems and methods according to the invention as clinically required. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257148 | ULTRASOUND LITHOTRITE - An ultrasound lithotrite comprises a handle main body ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140257149 | Skin Rejuvenation Therapy Machine - An apparatus comprises several different body part wraps that connect individually to two fluidic systems. The apparatus reservoirs, hot and cold, operate with pumps. The body part wraps have two separate compartments for hot and cold fluid. The body part wraps allow hot fluid to be pumped into the first compartment and exit back to the reservoir. Then the cold fluid enters the second compartment and exits. The pumps push the fluids through the body part wraps creating a vibrating massage and activates the body's acupressure points. The apparatus provides a therapy by using two fluids, vibrating massage and the body's acupressure points to create a method to facilitate blood flow by stimulating circulation, thus speeding up the body's natural self-curative abilities. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257150 | Providing Feedback for CPR Treatment - A method includes receiving a signal representative of chest compressions being applied to a patient; calculating, based on the signal, a first value for a first parameter of the chest compressions; and determining if the first value is included in a first target range. When the first value is included in the first target range, the method includes calculating, based on the signal, a second value for a second parameter of the chest compressions; and determining if the second is included in a second target range. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257151 | HIGH FREQUENCY CHEST WALL OSCILLATION (HFCWO) DATA CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for data connectivity of High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) devices are disclosed herein. Data is transferred from a High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) device to a server via a cellular connection. This data is then used for various purposes including providing information about High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) therapy, service related information for maintenance, therapy compliance monitoring, billing including insurance claims. Data is also used to update an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257152 | METHODS FOR THE INTEGRATED TREATMENT OF NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES AND CONDITIONS - The present invention provides a method and a system that treats Neuromusculoskeletal conditions and/or injuries in an integrated and structured manner. Such conditions and/or injuries are not one-dimensional in origin, severity or persistence; they are multi-factorial. The present invention treats the conditions and/or injuries in a multi-disciplinary and structured sequence in order to maximize the efficacy of the treatment which results in a shorter period of treatment, fewer office visits and treatments, lower cost and increased patient satisfaction. More specifically, various embodiments of the present invention comprise a sequential treatment comprising transverse frictional massage, mobilization clearances, decreasing active stiffness and decreasing passive stiffness of the over-facilitated tissues, increasing active and passive stiffness of the inhibited tissues followed by neuromuscular re-education. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257153 | PORTABLE ARTICLE FOR ADMINISTERING THERAPY TO A USER - A portable article for administrating therapy to a user includes a device positioned along the area of the body requiring therapy. At least one power pod is associated with the device and the power pod simultaneously applies a firs force component perpendicular to the user's body surface and a second force component parallel to the user's body surface. An illustrative embodiment is a vest worn by the user during therapy. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257154 | Compression Garment with Perspiration Relief - A compression garment includes a bladder having an inner surface and an outer surface. Wicking material may be present to wick fluid. In another version a removable absorbent material is releasably secured to the bladder. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257155 | Kinesiologic Tape - The present invention relates to a kinesiologic tape which is provided with at least one molded body, said molded body comprising metal, healing stones, wood, ceramics and/or combinations thereof. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257156 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR AUTOMATIC CLOSURE OF MEDICAL DEVICES - According to an embodiment, a brace may include a motorized tensioning device, a tensioning member operationally coupled with the motorized tensioning device to tighten the brace about the limb, and a control unit communicatively coupled with the motorized tensioning device to control adjustment of a tension of the tensioning member. A method for providing therapy with the brace fitted about a limb may include communicating a first instruction from the control unit to the motorized tensioning device to adjust the tension of the tensioning member according to a therapeutic regimen that is designed to aid in recovery of the limb via repetitive movement of the limb. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257157 | CASTING APPARATUS - In a casting apparatus for external skeletal and joint fixation, a plurality of articulated segments may comprise a plurality of cuboid members threaded on a continuous cord having distal ends connected to actuators. The cuboid members may be disposed between guide members threaded on the cord. Actuation of the actuators applies a tension force to the cord, thereby compressing the cuboid members together to form rigid cuboid segments and maintain the casting apparatus in a rigid configuration for skeletal and joint fixation. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257158 | Configurable Subshell Components in Orthopedic Devices - A coupling device for an orthopedic brace includes an anchoring member for securing to a frame and protruding therefrom, and a subshell arranged to connect to the frame by the anchoring member. The subshell has a locking element for selectively positioning the subshell on the frame at a plurality of locations. The subshell may include an end portion or contoured edge extending beyond a portion of the frame so as to flex relative to the frame. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257159 | Variable Tension Glove - The present disclosure provides a variable tension rehabilitation glove including a glove body configured to receive a hand of a user, a wrist band surround the wrist portion, and a plurality of tension bands connecting distal portions of finger portions to a movable tension device for varying the tension of the tension bands. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257160 | LOWER EXOSKELETON - The invention relates to a lower exoskeleton intended to be worn by a user and comprising: a pelvic element ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140257161 | Ankle Splint - The present disclosure provides for a splint that is placed onto the lower extremity of the human body in the event of a bone fracture. The present disclosure partially encloses the lower extremity that is injured due to the bone fracture, as a means of providing the injured area ample room to swell after injury without affecting the structure and fit of the splint. Furthermore, the disclosure is comprised allows for a polyurethane foam to fill a reservoir via ports found along the side of the disclosure, which then acts as a support and immobilization means to the affected area. Additionally, the splint design provides for a removable liner that allows for a lightweight support structure to be used post operation. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257162 | Ankle-Foot Orthosis Element and a Manufacturing Method Therefor - The disclosure is related to an ankle-foot orthosis element and a method of manufacturing therefor and provides for stability in a lateral direction as well as in a front-rear direction of an ankle-foot orthosis element. Moving or sliding of the orthosis in relation to the shoe is prevented. In one embodiment an ankle-foot orthosis element is provided, which comprises a base plate element ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140257163 | LOWER-LEG ORTHOSIS - A lower-leg orthosis includes a splint for immobilizing the muscles of the lower leg. The splint comprises a lower-leg cuff and of a foot rest connected to the lower-leg cuff. A foot device is arranged under the foot rest, and the foot rest is supported on the ground via this foot device. The foot device has a ground contact surface and an elastic energy reservoir, which is arranged between the foot rest and the ground contact surface. Torques can be transferred from the foot rest surface to the ground contact surface via the foot device. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257164 | TISSUE INGROWTH INTESTINAL BYPASS SLEEVE AND METHOD OF DEPLOYMENT - A device and method for deploying an intestinal sleeve is disclosed. The intestinal sleeve has an impermeable layer and a tissue ingrowth layer. The intestinal sleeve is temporarily anchored to the wall of a patient's duodenum and the wall tissue grows into the tissue ingrowth layer anchoring the intestinal sleeve within the patient's duodenum. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257165 | DEVICE FOR PREVENTION OF SHUNT STENOSIS - A method and a kit for the prevention of venous stenosis associated with the use of hemodialysis AV shunts. The kit may use a bifurcated needle for providing access to the shunt or blood vessel. One of the arms is used for returning the blood to the subject after dialysis treatment, while the other arm is used for inserting a device for cleaning the vein, the device being either an autonomous crawling device, or a passive tethered device moved down the vein by the blood flow. The autonomous crawling device may be a series of sequentially inflatable chambers, the stenosis being cleared by pressure from the outer walls of the chambers when inflated and moved. The passive device may be an element having a flexible disc-like structure, whose flexible peripheral edge slides along the inner walls of the blood vessel, compressing or clearing the material attached thereto. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257166 | Transcutaneous telemetry of cerebrospinal fluid shunt programmable-valve pressure using near-infrared (NIR) light - An improvement for a programmable valve system of the type implanted in a patient and used to divert cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from an intraventricular space to a terminus such as the peritoneal cavity. Such system includes means for establishing a flow path for the CSF to the terminus, which flow path includes a normally closed valve and means for adjusting the opening pressure of the valve in order to regulate the quantity of CSF diverted. The improvement enables an operator to be apprised of the actual opening pressure setting of the valve. A sensor is implantable at the patient and responds to the actual opening pressure setting, by generating an NIR telemetry signal indicative of the actual setting. This signal is transcutaneously transmitted through the skin of the patient to an external point. The telemetry signal is processed to produce observer intelligible data indicating the opening pressure setting of the valve. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257167 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEART FAILURE - A device for treating a heart condition in a patient. The device has a body adapted and configured to self-expand from a radially collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration. In its expanded configuration, the device has a first section at a first end, a second section at a second end and a central portion extending between the first and second sections, the first and second sections each having diameters that increase with distance from the central portion toward the first and second ends, respectively. The body is configured to be delivered percutaneously to a patient's heart and allowed to self-expand in an opening in a septum of the heart to dispose the first end in the left atrium, the second end in the right atrium and the central portion in the opening to permit blood to flow through the body from the left atrium to the right atrium. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257168 | NEUROSURGICAL APPARATUS - A cerebral catheter device for draining fluid from the brain of a patient is described. The device may be used as part of a ventricular shunt system. The device includes an elongate tube for insertion into the brain of a patient to a vicinity of a desired target. A head is attached to the elongate tube that has a passageway in fluid communication with a lumen of the elongate tube. Formations are provided on the external surface of the head for securing the head in a hole formed in the skull of a patient. The head further includes a first fluid connector portion that is attachable to an associated drainage catheter device. This allows fluid communication to be established between the lumen of the elongate tube and a drainage catheter device via the passageway of the head. | 2014-09-11 |
20140257169 | USE OF PHOTOSENSITIZER IN PREPARATION OF VIRUS-INACTIVATING MEDICAMENTS FOR TREATING DISEASES - The invention relates to the field of medicament use, in particular to the clinical use of photosensitizers for inactivating viruses in the treatment of blood vessel plaque, leukemia, AIDS, hepatitis and the like. The invention is based on the affinity of photosensitizer to blood vessel plaque focus, leukemia cells, tumor, and/or virus, which is several times higher than that to normal tissues, to destroy focus cells or virus by generating singlet oxygen ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140257170 | Method for Improving the Efficacy of Curcuminoids and Their Analogs - The invention relates to a method for increasing the therapeutic efficacy of curcuminoids and analogs. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for increasing the therapeutic efficacy of systemically administered formulations that contain curcuminoids and the equivalent therapeutics thereof. The method is characterized in that together with the administration of the formulation the patient is irradiated with visible, and optionally ultraviolet, radiation during a treatment. The invention also relates to phototherapy devices that emit visible radiation over a surface area greater than 0.2 m | 2014-09-11 |
20140257171 | EAR MEDICATION DISPENSER WITH SENSOR - A device for dispensing medication to the ear with a tympanic membrane sensor and medication dispenser which dispenses medication upon identification of the tympanic membrane by the sensor is provided. Also provided are methods for using the device to dispense medications to the ear. | 2014-09-11 |