39th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 75 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100249552 | System And Method For Wirelessly Powering Medical Devices - A system and method for the wirelessly charging of a power source of a pulse oximeter. The pulse oximeter may include an inductively coupled conductor. The inductively coupled conductor may be coupled to the power source and the inductively coupled conductor may wirelessly receive an electromagnetic charging signal. Based on the received signal, the inductively coupled conductor may at least partially recharge the power source. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249553 | Electroadhesive Medical Devices - A method and system for attaching medical devices to a patient are provided. In accordance with an embodiment, a medical device is formed with or is coupled to an attachment structure including a plurality of electrodes capable of generating differential voltages at adjacent electrodes, to thereby provide electrostatic adhesion with the tissue of a patient. In an embodiment, the attachment structure includes an insulative material between the respective electrodes of the plurality of electrodes. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249554 | MEDICAL SENSOR WITH COMPRESSIBLE LIGHT BARRIER AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME - According to various embodiments, a medical sensor assembly may include compressible light barriers configured to prevent undesired light from being detected. The compressible light barriers may protrude from the surface of the sensor. However, when applied to the tissue, the compressible light barriers may be compressed to the point of being substantially flush with the tissue. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249555 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING PAIN MANAGEMENT - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for monitoring pain management using measurements of physiological parameters based on a PPG signal. A reference physiological parameter may be compared against a later measurement to identify a change in condition that may indicate a pain management problem. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249556 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING PAIN MANAGEMENT - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for monitoring pain management using measurements of physiological parameters based on a PPG signal. A reference physiological parameter may be compared against a later measurement to identify a change in condition that may indicate a pain management problem. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249557 | MEDICAL SENSOR WITH FLEXIBLE COMPONENTS AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME - According to various embodiments, a hat-based or headband sensor assembly may include thin or flexible optical sensing components, such as optical fibers or ultra thin emitters or detectors. In embodiments, the sensor assembly may be a hat-based sensor that includes a gripping region, for example on the inside of the hat band, to help secure the hat to a patient's head. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249558 | Hypodermic Optical Monitoring of Bodily Analyte - Disclosed is a skin adherable device for monitoring analytes in interstitial fluid. The device includes an electromagnetic radiation emitting source and a transmitter for transmitting the electromagnetic radiation between the electromagnetic radiation emitting source and the interstitial fluid. The device further includes a detector, operating electronics and a power supply. The device may include a reusable part and a disposable part. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249559 | Medical Device For Assessing Intravascular Blood Volume And Technique For Using The Same - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method for determining a physiologic parameter of a patient. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention include methods and systems for correcting a pulse oximetry plethysmographic waveform variability measurement based on parameters that may influence the waveform variability. The corrected measurement may be used to estimate intravascular blood volume and/or fluid responsiveness of a patient. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249560 | OXYGEN SENSOR - The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for determining oxygen in a sample, or in a subject. In one aspect, the present invention is generally directed to an article exhibiting a determinable feature responsive to oxygen, such as oxygen-sensitive particles. The particles may exhibit a determinable change with a change in oxygen concentration, and such particles can accordingly be used to determine oxygen. For example, in one set of embodiments, the particles may be at least partially coated with a protein, such as hemoglobin, that is able to interact with oxygen. In some cases, the protein may aggregate under certain conditions (e.g., under relatively low oxygen concentrations), and such protein aggregation may be used, for example, to cause the particles to become aggregated, which can be determined in some way. In some cases, such aggregation may be irreversible; i.e., the degree of aggregation corresponds to the most extreme oxygen concentrations that the proteins were exposed to. Such articles may be used, for example, to determine oxygen within a sample, or within a subject, such as a human subject. For instance, the article may be formed as a skin patch, or administered to the skin of a subject, e.g., on the surface of the skin, within the dermis or epidermis, etc., to determine oxygen within the subject. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249561 | LQG Artificial Pancreas Control System and Related Method - The invention relates to a methods and systems for determining an insulin dosing recommendation. The invention employs Linear Quadratic methodology to determine the insulin dosing recommendation based on a patient's present physiological state, which is estimated by an adaptive filter methodology employing a dynamic model, which utilizes real-time measurements of blood glucose concentration. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249562 | ULTRASONIC IMAGING DEVICE - Various embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for multimodal functional imaging based upon photoacoustic and laser optical scanning microscopy. In particular, at least one embodiment of the present invention utilizes a contact lens in combination with an ultrasound transducer for purposes of acquiring photoacoustic microscopy data. Traditionally divergent imaging modalities such as confocal scanning laser opthalmoscopy and photoacoustic microscopy are combined within a single laser system. Functional imaging of biological samples can be utilized for various medical and biological purposes. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249563 | PUNCTURE DEVICE AND IN VIVO COMPONENT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A puncture device which punctures a skin of a subject for extracting a tissue fluid from a puncture site of the subject. The puncture device included a timer; a notifying section which notifies a user that specific time measured by the time has passed; a puncture mechanism which punctuates the skin; and an interlock mechanism which caused the timer to start time measurement in conjunction with a punctuate action by the puncture mechanism. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249564 | PREDICTION METHOD OF CONCENTRATION FLUCTUATION OF MEASUREMENT TARGET COMPONENTS IN BLOOD USING AREA UNDER BLOOD CONCENTRATION TIME CURVE, AND DEVICE THEREFOR - The invention provides A method for predicting a concentration fluctuation of a measurement target component in the blood, comprising steps of: obtaining an initial value of the amount relating to the measurement target component in a subject; obtaining, as a first measurement value, a value of an area under the blood concentration time curve of the measurement target component during a first extraction period; obtaining, as a second measurement value, a value of an area under the blood concentration time curve of the measurement target component during a second extraction period; and predicting the concentration fluctuation of the measurement target component in the blood from the initial value, the first measurement value and the second measurement value, as well as a device for predicting a concentration fluctuation of a measurement target component in the blood. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249565 | Analyte Sensor Introducer and Methods of Use - Method and apparatus for providing an introducer for transcutaneous placement of at least a portion of an analyte sensor through the skin of a patient is provided. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249566 | Interactive device for monitoring and reporting glucose levels with integrated atomic clock module - An apparatus for determining the amount of glucose in a patient comprising a CPU for receipt and analysis of data; a glucose testing means for testing the amount of glucose in the patient's blood, providing patient data to the CPU, and determining the amount; a storage means for storing data linked to the patient; a display means for displaying the glucose amount and/or glucose data and interfacing with the patient; a voice processing means for processing the glucose amount and/or glucose data and synthesizing an auditory output and optionally includes further instructions as determined by a treating physician and the CPU after analysis of the glucose amount and/or glucose data; a data acquisition means for acquiring data; a digital storage means for storing data; and an atomic clock means for generating real time clock signals from time code signals transmitted by a time standard and received by an antenna. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249567 | MANUAL DEVICE FOR EXAMINING A BODY FLUID - The present invention provides a portable blood sugar measuring device comprising a tape unit for winding a test tape forward in sections, a detection unit for detecting measured values on the sections of tape to which body fluid has been applied, and a housing to hold the tape unit and detection unit. The tape unit and/or the detection unit can be deflected relative to the housing from an operating position against a flexible restoring element when subjected to a shock load. Also disclosed is a novel cover having open and closed positions. The cover is positioned at an opening of the housing through which the receiving site of the tape unit protrudes. The cover thus protects the receiving site from external effects when the cover is in the closed position. Similarly, the receiving site is accessible to apply body fluid thereto when the cover is in the open position. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249568 | MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING AN ATRAUMATIC DISTAL TIP SEGMENT - A kit for the diagnosis or treatment of tissue in a body cavity includes an introducer and a catheter insertable through the lumen of the introducer having a proximal segment, a working segment and a flexible distal tip segment. The flexible distal tip segment is located adjacent the distal end of the working segment and includes a proximal end, a distal end and a pre-formed bend or curve that permits the catheter to exit the introducer in a lateral direction relative to the introducer body to prevent inadvertent damage to the tissue during a medical procedure. All or part of the working segment and the flexible distal tip segment may be adhesive-filled. The catheter may also include a plurality of sensing and/or energy delivery elements on the working segment and a shape-memory wire terminating at the distal end of the working segment. Methods of use and methods of manufacturing are also described. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249569 | Non-contact ultrasonic tonometer - A non-contact ultrasonic tonometer for measuring an intraocular pressure of an examinee's eye in non-contact manner by use of an ultrasonic wave, comprises: an ultrasonic transducer including a transmitter which emits an ultrasonic transmission pulse wave to the eye and a receiver which detects an ultrasonic reflection pulse wave from the eye, the transducer being arranged to be placed in a position apart from the eye and to transmit and receive the pulse wave with respect to the eye through the medium of air; and a calculation part being arranged to obtain a peak amplitude level of the reflection pulse wave based on an output signal from the ultrasonic transducer and measure the intraocular pressure based on the obtained peak amplitude level. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249570 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGER AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING AN IMAGER - A photoacoustic imaging apparatus is provided for medical or other imaging applications and also a method for calibrating this apparatus. The apparatus employs a sparse array of transducer elements and a reconstruction algorithm. Spatial calibration maps of the sparse array are used to optimize the reconstruction algorithm. The apparatus includes a laser producing a pulsed laser beam to illuminate a subject for imaging and generate photoacoustic waves. The transducers are fixedly mounted on a holder so as to form the sparse array. A photoacoustic (PA) waves are received by each transducer. The resultant analog signals from each transducer are amplified, filtered, and converted to digital signals in parallel by a data acquisition system which is operatively connected to a computer. The computer receives the digital signals and processes the digital signals by the algorithm based on iterative forward projection and back-projection in order to provide the image. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249571 | SURGICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH WIRELESS MAGNETORESISTANCE TRACKING SENSORS - A surgical navigation system having one or more wireless magnetoresistance sensors, where the sensors have the noise and dynamic range appropriate for position and orientation tracking. The surgical navigation system comprising at least one wireless magnetoresistance reference sensor rigidly attached to at least one anatomical reference of a patient, at least one wireless magnetoresistance sensor attached to at least one device, and at least one processor for determining the position and orientation of the at least one device. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249572 | MRI INVOLVING FORWARDLY AND REVERSELY POLARISED RF EXCITATION - The invention relates to a system ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100249573 | BRAIN FUNCTION DECODING PROCESS AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides a process of correlating cognitive response to a stimulus by collecting neural activity data from one or more subjects while the subject is exposed to a stimulus. A unique three-dimensional cognitive engram representative of the neural activity caused by the stimulus is then plotted. A unique three-dimensional cognitive engram with biometric data representative of said stimulus is then correlated. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249574 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING METHOD - A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes a data acquisition unit and an image generating unit. The data acquisition unit sets a delay time from a reference wave based on heart rate information or peripheral pulse wave information previously acquired from an object and acquires MR signals by an imaging scan with the set delay time in synchronized with a beat. The delay time represents a time phase of a data acquisition timing in imaging in synchronized with the beat. The image generating unit generates a blood flow image based on the magnetic resonance signals. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249575 | SUPPORT COMPONENT FOR USE IN IMAGING BY MAGNETIC RESONANCE AND X-RAY - A structural support component such as a head clamp for use in imaging of a part of a patient using Magnetic Resonance and X-ray imaging is formed of different materials each of which has an Aluminum equivalence factor of less than 10 mm and generally less than 6 mm and is arranged such that the presence of the structural support component in an imaging zone of a magnetic resonance imaging system when generating the image does not generate any visually determinable distortion in the image. The materials can be epoxy resin combined with a glass fiber substrate for easily machined parts, polyphenylene sulphide with random fiber reinforcement using glass fibers for high wear parts and polyurethane foam or Polymethacrylimide foam shaped to form a required member and covered on its outer surface with a layer formed from aramid fibers for elongate parts. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249576 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF TRACKING ANATOMICAL FEATURES - Devices, systems, and methods of tracking one or more anatomical features of a patient are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of tracking anatomical features of a patient includes introducing a first implantable magnetic source into a patient's body, fixedly securing the magnetic source to a first anatomical feature, and monitoring the magnetic field generated by the magnetic source with a magnetic sensing system positioned outside the patient's body in order to track a position of the magnetic source. In another embodiment, a method of tracking anatomical features of a patient includes introducing a first implantable magnetic sensor into a patient's body, fixedly securing the sensor to a first anatomical feature of the patient, and monitoring a strength of a magnetic field generated by a magnetic source positioned outside the patient's body with the sensor in order to track a position of the sensor relative to the magnetic source. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249577 | Synergistic Electromagnetic Tracking With TMS Systems - A system for tracking the location of a magnetic stimulation coil. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249578 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF MAGNETIC PARTICLES - The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for determining the spatial distribution of magnetic particles in an examination area. Magnetic field means are used to generate a spatially inhomogeneous gradient magnetic field with at least one region with a low field strength, in which the magnetization of the particles is in a state of non-saturation, whereas they are in a state of saturation in the remaining region. By using change means to shift the area with a low field strength within the examination area, a change in the magnetization of the magnetic particles is brought about which can be detected from outside by detection means and contains information about the spatial distribution of the magnetic particles in the examination area. The magnetic field means or the change means or the detection means or a combination of these means are arranged at least partially on a medical instrument. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249579 | Systems and methods for modeling both unobstructed and obstructed portions of a catheter - Electrical mapping system and methods are disclosed for modeling both unobstructed and obstructed portions of a catheter. An exemplary system includes a catheter body comprising a distal portion and a proximal portion, the catheter body supporting a plurality of electrodes electrically connected to an output device. The system also includes a rendering component operatively associated with the output device. The rendering component receives raw data from the plurality of electrodes and generates a plurality of images based on the raw data. Then the rendering component overlays the plurality of data images on one another to generate a three-dimensional image representing both the internal tissue and a visible portion of the catheter body. The system also includes an enhancement component which retrieves positional data for the catheter body and overlays a silhouette of at least one obstructed portion of the catheter body. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249580 | IMAGE DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT DEVICE AND IMAGE DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT PROGRAM - An image diagnosis support device | 2010-09-30 |
20100249581 | Surgical Navigation System Component Fault Interfaces and Related Processes - Devices and processes for use in computer aided or computer navigated surgery include one or more fault interfaces interposed between an indicium and an item to be used during surgery such as a body part, tool, implant, trial or other structure or component. After the indicia have been registered into the system and surgery begun, it is sometimes the case that indicia can be inadvertently moved or dislodged in position and/or orientation relative to the body part. Fault interfaces according to various embodiments are designed to fail first, so that the indicia can be repositioned relative to the item without the need to reregister the indicia into the system relative to the item. The fault interfaces preferably include structure that allows the indicium to be repositioned relative to the item so that it does not need to be reregistered into the system. Frame attachments which can by easily manufactured at relatively low cost, are disposable, and which are manufactured for single use are disclosed. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249582 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC TRIGGER-ROI DETECTION AND MONITORING DURING BOLUS TRACKING - A method for bolus tracking includes acquiring one or more baseline images. One or more trigger regions are automatically established within the baseline images. A bolus is administered. The automatically established trigger regions are monitored for bolus arrival at the one or more trigger regions. Bolus arrival at a volume of interest is forecasted based on the bolus arrival at the one or more trigger regions. A diagnostic scan of the volume of interest is acquired at the forecasted time. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249583 | Universal Intraoperative Radiation Detection Probe - A radiation-detecting probe instrument has a forward working portion housing a radiation detector and a rearward user directed portion, and is in communication with a control assembly for processing and outputting signals received from the radiation detector correlative to a located radionuclide source emitting energy above about 80 KeV. The disclosed probe instrument forward portion has an annular housing having a radiation transparent tip. The radiation detector is disposed behind the radiation transparent tip. A K alpha radiation emitting wafer (e.g., Pb) wafer is disposed between the radiation transparent tip and the radiation detector. A radiation resistant (e.g., W) shield is disposed between the annular housing and the radiation detector and the Pb wafer. Radiation emitted from the radionuclide source strikes the Pb wafer causing the Pb wafer to emit K alpha radiation, which strikes the radiation detector for generating signals for communication the said control assembly. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249584 | VENTILATION APPARATUS FOR PULMONARY SCINTIGRAPHY - A ventilation apparatus ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100249585 | Power Injector Syringe Mounting System - The disclosed embodiments provide for a syringe mount for a medical fluid power injector. The syringe mount is designed to hold a syringe so that a drive of the medical fluid power injector can move a plunger of the syringe to expel medical fluid from the syringe. The syringe mount comprises a first syringe clamp comprising a first arcuate surface, and a second syringe clamp comprising a second arcuate surface, wherein the first and second syringe clamps are in opposing relation to one another such that the first arcuate surface faces the second arcuate surface, and wherein the first and second syringe clamps are adapted to translate in opposite linear directions toward and away from one another to engage and disengage a syringe located therebetween. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249586 | Fluid Delivery System with Multi-Dose Fluid Source - A fluid delivery system ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100249587 | ANGIOGRAPHIC INJECTOR AND INJECTION METHOD - An angiographic injector system includes a manifold and valve which selectively connects either a syringe pump or a low pressure system to a catheter which is inserted into a patient. The valve is normally biased to a state which connects the low pressure system to the catheter for pressure monitoring, saline flushing, or aspirating functions. When an injection is to be made, the valve automatically switches so that the low pressure system is disconnected and not exposed to high pressure, while the syringe pump is connected through the manifold to the catheter. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249588 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING INTRAVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE PULLBACK RATES - A method of performing an intravascular imaging procedure includes inserting an imager at a first end of a survey region of patient vasculature to be imaged. The survey region is imaged to obtain a set of first images while pulling back the imager from the first end of the survey region to a second end of the survey region opposite the first end. The imager is pulled back at a first linear rate of pullback. The imager is positioned at a first end of a region of interest determined within the survey region. The region of interest is imaged to obtain a set of second images. The region of interest is imaged while pulling back the imager at a second linear rate of pullback that is less than the first linear rate of pullback. At least a portion of the set of second images is displayed. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249589 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUNCTIONAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING - A system and method for functional ultrasound imaging are provided. The method includes obtaining ultrasound image data acquired from a multi-plane imaging scan of an imaged object. The ultrasound image data defines a plurality of image planes. The method also includes determining functional image information for the imaged object from two-dimensional tracking information based on the plurality of image planes and generating functional ultrasound image data for the imaged object using the functional image information. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249590 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC IMAGE GENERATING METHOD - The composite wave obtained by combining a fundamental wave having the center frequency f | 2010-09-30 |
20100249591 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING ULTRASOUND MOTION TRACKING INFORMATION - A system and method for displaying ultrasound motion tracking information are provided. The method includes obtaining three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound image data of a scanned object. The 3D ultrasound image data includes motion tracking information. The method further includes transforming the 3D ultrasound image data with the motion tracking information to a two-dimensional (2D) map projection and generating a 2D map based on the 2D map projection. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249592 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPENSATING FOR MOTION WHEN DISPLAYING ULTRASOUND MOTION TRACKING INFORMATION - A system and method for compensating for motion with displaying ultrasound motion tracking information are provided. The method includes obtaining ultrasound image data of an imaged object and determining motion tracking information based on the ultrasound image data. The method further includes compensating for motion of the imaged object based on the determined motion tracking information and generating motion compensated ultrasound image data in combination with motion tracking indicators based on the motion compensation. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249593 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes a first storage unit configured to store three-dimensional image data acquired by measuring the organ; a second storage unit configured to store a region name in association with a display method, the region name being the name of a region of the organ and the display method being for displaying the region of the organ; a region retrieval unit configured to retrieve, based on the region name, the region from the three-dimensional image data; and a display unit configured to display a two-dimensional image data; and a display control unit configured to transform, based on the region retrieved by the region unit, the three-dimensional image data of the region into the two-dimensional image for the region and configured to display the two-dimensional image on the display unit using the display method. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249594 | ITERATIVE TIME DELAY VALUES FOR ULTRASOUND BEAMFORMING - An iterative method of computing time delay values for ultrasound receive beamforming. Sensing signals are generated by transducer elements in a transducer array which detect reflected sound waves from a target tissue region for a time sample (n) for a first focal point and at a later time sample (n+1) for a second focal point. Respective time delays are calculated for time sample (n) for sensing signals received from the transducer elements for focusing the reflected sound waves from the first focal point. For the later time sample (n+1), respective time delays are calculated for the sensing signals received from the transducer elements for focusing the reflected sound waves from the second focal point, wherein the respective time delays for time sample (n+1) are computed iteratively from the respective time delays for time sample (n). | 2010-09-30 |
20100249595 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION OF TRACKED ULTRASOUND - A system and method of tracking ultrasound transducers or probes ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100249596 | RECEIVE BEAMFORMER FOR ULTRASOUND HAVING DELAY VALUE SORTING - A method of processing ultrasound signals received from a plurality of data channels each associated with a transducer element. A sorted delay data table having sorted delay data is generated that includes a channel identifier, a fractional delay value, and integer delay value. The sorted delay data table clusters together channel groups including a first channel group having data channels with the first fractional delay value and a second channel group with data channels with the second fractional delay value. Control signals are generated based on the sorted delay data that implements data path combining by directing channel data from the first channel group for processing by a first interpolation filter that provides the first fractional delay value and channel data associated with the second channel group for processing by a second interpolation filter that provides the second fractional delay value. Summing signals output by the first and second interpolation filter forms the ultrasound beamformed signal. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249597 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMAGING VESSELS - A method and system of imaging of a vessel is provided. The system can include a matrix transducer array ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100249598 | ULTRASOUND PROBE WITH REPLACEABLE HEAD PORTION - An ultrasound probe includes a transducer comprising an array of transducer elements removably disposed in a head portion. At least one or more stages of electronic circuit units is removably coupled to the transducer and configured to excite the transducer. A handle portion is detachably coupled to the head portion. The head portion and the handle portion are disposed enclosing the at least one or more stages of electronic circuit units. The ultrasound probe is used for one dimensional applications, two dimensional applications, and volumetric applications. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249599 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING AN IMAGING CORE OF AN INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM - An imaging assembly for an intravascular ultrasound system includes a catheter, an imaging core, and at least one transducer conductor. The imaging core is insertable into the catheter and extendable from a distal end of the catheter. The imaging core includes a rotatable magnet, a tilted reflective surface, and at least one fixed transducer all disposed in a body. The rotatable magnet is configured and arranged to rotate by a magnetic field generated external to the catheter. The tilted reflective surface rotates with the magnet. The at least one transducer is configured and arranged for transforming applied electrical signals to acoustic signals and also for transforming received echo signals to electrical signals. The at least one transducer conductor is electrically coupled to the at least one transducer and is configured and arranged to extend into the catheter when the imaging core is extended from the catheter. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249600 | Ultrasonic probe and ultrasonic probe system - An ultrasonic probe that can be used in various stiles depending on cases. The ultrasonic probe includes: plural ultrasonic transducers for transmitting ultrasonic waves according to drive signals, and receiving ultrasonic echoes to output reception signals; a signal processing unit for performing signal processing on the reception signals outputted from the plural ultrasonic transducers to generate a transfer signal; and a communication unit adapted to be connectable to any one of plural functional modules, for transmitting the transfer signal generated by the signal processing unit to the connected functional module. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249601 | MEDICAL DEVICE WITH MEANS TO IMPROVE TRANSMISSION OF TORQUE ALONG A ROTATIONAL DRIVE SHAFT - The present invention provides minimally invasive imaging probe/medical device having a frictional element integrated therewith for reducing non-uniform rotational distortion near the distal end of a medical device, such as an imaging probe which undergoes rotational movement during scanning of surrounding tissue in bodily lumens and cavities. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249602 | ULTRASOUND CATHETER HOUSING WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING PROPERTIES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - An ultrasound catheter housing with electromagnetic shielding properties and methods of manufacturing is provided. The ultrasound catheter housing comprises a an inner thin wall polymer tube extruded using an ultrasonically transparent polymer, a thin metalized layer deposited on the outer surface of the inner tube, and an outer thin wall polymer tube, which may be the same or a different ultrasonically transparent material. In another embodiment an ultrasound catheter comprising the ultrasound catheter housing is provided. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249603 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING A MOTOR DISTALLY-POSITIONED WITHIN A CATHETER OF AN INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM - A catheter assembly for an intravascular ultrasound system includes an imaging core configured and arranged for inserting into a distal end of a lumen of a catheter. The imaging core includes at least one transducer mounted to a driveshaft and configured and arranged for transforming applied electrical signals to acoustic signals and also for transforming received echo signals to electrical signals. A motor is coupled to the driveshaft between the one or more transducers and the transformer. The motor includes a rotatable magnet and at least two magnetic field windings disposed around at least a portion of the magnet. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249604 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING A MOTOR DISTALLY-POSITIONED WITHIN A CATHETER OF AN INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM - An imaging core, that is configured and arranged for insertion into a catheter, includes a mirror disposed at a distal end of a rotatable driveshaft; a motor coupled to the driveshaft and including a rotatable magnet and at least two magnetic field windings disposed around at least a portion of the magnet on a rigid slotted material; and at least one fixed transducer positioned between the motor and the rotatable mirror. The driveshaft extends through an aperture in the magnet to allow passage of the driveshaft through the at least one transducer to the rotatable mirror. At least one transducer conductor is electrically coupled to the at least one transducer and in electrical communication with the proximal end of the catheter. At least one motor conductor is electrically coupled to the magnetic field windings and in electrical communication with the proximal end of the catheter. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249605 | HARMONIC CMUT DEVICES & FABRICATION METHODS - Harmonic capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (“cMUT”) devices and fabrication methods are provided. In a preferred embodiment, a harmonic cMUT device generally comprises a membrane having a non-uniform mass distribution. A mass load positioned along the membrane can be utilized to alter the mass distribution of the membrane. The mass load can be a part of the membrane and formed of the same material or a different material as the membrane. The mass load can be positioned to correspond with a vibration mode of the membrane, and also to adjust or shift a vibration mode of the membrane. The mass load can also be positioned at predetermined locations along the membrane to control the harmonic vibrations of the membrane. A cMUT can also comprise a cavity defined by the membrane, a first electrode proximate the membrane, and a second electrode proximate a substrate. Other embodiments are also claimed and described. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249606 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RECONSTRUCTING A FLUORESCENCE IMAGE OF THE INTERIOR OF A TURBID MEDIUM - A method for reconstructing a fluorescence image of the interior of a turbid medium is provided. Initial Green's functions for the light propagation in the turbid medium for irradiation light are calculated from the diffusion equation based on an initial assumption for the optical properties of the turbid medium. Optical properties are reconstructed as a function of the position in the interior of the turbid medium based on the results of an attenuation measurement. Updated Green's functions for the light propagation in the turbid medium for irradiation light are calculated from the diffusion equation based on the reconstructed optical properties of the turbid medium. Updated Green's functions for the light propagation in the turbid medium for fluorescence light are calculated from the diffusion equation based on the reconstructed optical properties of the turbid medium and based on an assumed contrast agent distribution. The spatial distribution of a fluorescent contrast agent is reconstructed based on the results of the fluorescence measurement. Updated Green's functions for the light propagation in the turbid medium for fluorescence light are calculated from the diffusion equation based on the reconstructed optical properties of the turbid medium and based on the reconstructed spatial distribution of the contrast agent. An updated spatial distribution of the fluorescent contrast agent is reconstructed based on the results of the fluorescence measurement. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249607 | QUANTITATIVE SPECTROSCOPIC IMAGING - The present invention relates to a fully quantitative spectroscopy imaging instrument for wide area detection of early cancer (dysplasia). This instrument provides quantitative maps of tissue biochemistry and morphology, making it a powerful surveillance tool for objective early cancer detection. The design, construction, calibration, and diagnostics applications of this system is described with the use of physical tissue models. Measurements were conducted on a resected colon adenoma, and the system can be used for vivo imaging in the oral cavity. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249608 | Optical examination device, system and method - As part of an examination device, an input or output optical coupler device for transmitting photons between an optical source or detector and an examined body part includes an array of optical fibers with end portions freely protruding as cantilevers from a support. The optical fibers have the end portions fabricated, sized and distributed to penetrate freely extending hair when the support is placed on the head or other surface of a subject to make optical contact directly over an array of points with the surface of the scalp or skin below the free hair. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249609 | MEASUREMENT OF NEURAL FUNCTIONALITY USING PHASE SENSITIVE OPTICAL COHERENCE REFLECTOMETRY - Optical methods, devices, and systems for noninvasively detecting transient surface displacements in a neuron are disclosed. Methods, devices, and systems provided may employ a phase-sensitive optical low coherence reflectometer. In addition, surface displacements due to action potential propagation in neural tissues may be detected in some embodiments using back-reflected light. According to some embodiments, exogenous chemicals or reflect ion coatings are not required. Transient neural surface displacement of less then 1 nm in amplitude and 1 ms in duration may be detected and may be generally coincident with action potential arrival to the optical measurement site. The systems and methods may be used for noninvasive detection of various neuropathies such as retinal neuropathies. They may also be useful in detecting the effects of various pharmacological agents. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249610 | Modular headrest and multi-light apparatus - A multi-light apparatus ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100249611 | Respiratory Signal Processing Method - This Invention relates to a respiratory signal processing method, including the following steps: A. Obtain the respiratory physiological signals by means of a specific respiratory circuit, AD collects and obtains the respiratory digital signals and applies the data preprocessing to such signals; B. Convert frequency spectrum of the preprocessed respiratory signals and obtain the distribution of their frequency domain; C. Judge whether there is asphyxia in accordance with the properties of respiratory signal's physiological parameters; D. Introduce the physiological parameters of heart activities and analyze frequency spectrum distribution of respiratory signals and judge whether there is any interference from heart activities; E. Analyze the spectral energy envelop of respiratory waveform and find out the correct spectral peak, and then convert the frequency point corresponding to the spectral peak to the respiratory rate so as to obtain the value of current respiratory rate by integrating with the previous values of respiratory rate. The processing methods under this Invention can maximize the accuracy of results of respiratory rate and improve the stability of such result remarkably. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249612 | Flow Estimation - Method and apparatus are provided for computing signals related to cardiac output from physiologic input signals related to circulatory pressures or flows. Method and apparatus are provided for constructing a transforming filter and applying said filter to the physiologic input signals in order to obtain a signal proportional to phasic cardiac output or time-averaged cardiac output. This invention provides a means for real-time monitoring of cardiac output and stroke volume which is of great clinical importance but not otherwise feasible by present techniques. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249613 | MASSAGE APPARATUS AND MASSAGE PROGRAM - A massage apparatus includes: a massage unit configured to massage a user; a biological information acquisition unit configured to acquire biological information of the user; a stress estimation unit configured to estimate a degree of stress of the user based on the biological information acquired by the biological information acquisition unit; and an operation determination unit configured to determine a massage operation to be performed for the user by the massage unit based on the degree of stress of the user estimated by the stress estimation unit. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249614 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A NON-INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT - A method of measuring blood pressure of a patient is provided. The method comprises inflating a blood pressure cuff to a user selectable target pressure and subsequently further inflating or deflating the blood pressure cuff in a stepwise manner by a predetermined pressure amount. At each pressure step in a first sequence of alternate steps of cuff pressure variation, the occurrence of at least two successive oscillometric pulses with matching pulse amplitude and other possible matching criteria is identified. The blood pressure cuff is inflated following the identification. Further a single oscillometric pulse is obtained at each pressure step in a second sequence of alternate steps of cuff pressure variation. The pattern of inflating, obtaining two matching oscillometric pulses, inflating, and obtaining a single oscillometric pulse is repeated until sufficient oscillometric envelope information is obtained for determining one or more blood pressure parameters of the patient. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249615 | BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR - A blood pressure monitor includes a cuff to be wound around a living body of a subject, a measuring unit for measuring blood pressure with said cuff wound around the living body of said subject, a detecting unit for detecting an inclination angle of said cuff, a specifying unit for specifying a current inclination level among a plurality of predetermined inclination levels upon measurement by said measuring unit, based on a result of detection by said detecting unit, a memory for storing therein the inclination level specified by said specifying unit, in association with blood pressure data measured by said measuring unit, and a notifying unit for providing notification of at least one past inclination level of the plurality of inclination levels stored in said memory and said current inclination level, in association with each other. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249616 | NIBP TARGET INFLATION PRESSURE AUTOMATION USING DERIVED SPO2 SIGNALS - A method and system for operating a non-invasive blood pressure monitor that utilizes an SpO | 2010-09-30 |
20100249617 | Apparatus for determining blood pressure - An apparatus for determining the blood pressure of a patient which allows the patient to first measure his measured blood pressure using a blood pressure measuring device and then, at a later time, estimate his current blood pressure using a blood pressure calculating device that includes a mathematical model for estimating blood pressure based on a current change in blood pressure induced by a heart beat and the previously measured blood pressure. The apparatus includes a transmitter device that detects the presence of a blood pressure calculating device connected to or in proximity of the blood pressure measuring device and transmits the previously measured blood pressure value to the blood pressure calculating device. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249618 | Method of Manufacturing Core of Cuff for Blood Pressure Meter and Cuff for Blood Pressure Meter - It is an object to provide a method of manufacturing a core of a cuff for blood pressure meter and a cuff for blood pressure meter in order to improve operability during the insertion and removal of an arm and fittability during the tightening of the arm as well as to enable the reduction of manufacturing costs. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249619 | PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL DETERMINING APPARATUS, METHOD AND MOBILE TERMINAL APPARATUS - An apparatus for determining physical fitness levels, includes: a pulse measuring unit which measures a pulse rate of a user at rest; a measurement processor which acquires a pulse rate ratio of the pulse rate relative to a maximum pulse rate which is determined by an actual age of the user, estimates an oxygen uptake ratio on the basis of the pulse rate ratio and the actual age, and calculates a maximum oxygen uptake from an oxygen uptake at rest by using the oxygen uptake ratio; a conversion table which associates a maximum oxygen uptake with a physical fitness level; and a determiner which determines the physical fitness level in accordance with the calculated maximum oxygen uptake and the conversion table. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249620 | USE OF BLOOD FLOW PARAMETERS TO DETERMINE THE PROPENSITY FOR ATHEROTHROMBOSIS - A method for determination of the risk of atherothrombosis that includes determining blood shear stress based on blood viscosity and comparing the blood shear stress to a critical threshold blood shear stress indicative of the propensity of plaque to rupture. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249621 | BLOOD FLUIDITY MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND BLOOD FLUIDITY MEASUREMENT METHOD - Deformability of blood cells is quantified in a short time. A blood fluidity measurement apparatus is provided with a TV camera which photographs a stream of blood in either two areas of the internal area, entrance area, and exit area of a gate, an image processing part which calculates the velocity of the blood cells contained in the blood from the image taken by the TV camera, and a deformability calculation means which calculates the deformability of the blood cells a blood fluidity from the velocity. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249622 | LOCATION AND DISPLAYING AN ISCHEMIC REGION FOR ECG DIAGNOSTICS - A method for locating an ischemic region in the heart of a subject includes establishing three dimensional coordinates axes with respect to the torso of the subject as a reference; establishing as a reference a multi-dimensional representation of the heart defining at least three dimensional coordinate axes of the heart, the multi-dimensional representation defining at least the base of the heart and a middle section of the heart to thereby prescribe a surface of the heart on the reference multi-dimensional representation of the heart; and orienting the three dimensional coordinate axes of the heart from an initial position offset with respect to the three dimensional coordinates with respect to the torso of the subject to an imaginary position wherein at least one axis of the heart is parallel to or coincident with at least one of the three dimensional coordinate axes with respect to the torso of the subject. Corresponding displays are disclosed also. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249623 | Non-linear filtering for the reconstruction of a surface Electrocardiogram from an endocardial electrogram - An active medical device using non-linear filtering for the reconstruction of a surface electrocardiogram (ECG) from an endocardial electrogram (EGM) is disclosed. The device for the reconstruction of the surface ECG comprises: a plurality of inputs, receiving a corresponding plurality of EGM signals from endocardial or epicardial electrogram (x | 2010-09-30 |
20100249624 | DEVICE FOR ANALYZING QUALITY OF SLEEP - The present invention relates to a device for analyzing quality of sleep, which contains multiple electrode patches attached to human body and an electro-cardio measurement unit connected with the electrode patches. The device of the present invention provides an electro-cardio signal by the multiple electrode patches attached to human body and analyzes the electro-cardio signal by an analyzing unit to know the quality of sleep. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249625 | Ambulatory and Centralized Processing of a Physiological Signal - A machine-implemented method including obtaining physiological signal data for a living being and performing a first analysis of the physiological signal data at a processing device local to the living being and remote from a central processing device. The method further includes transmitting from the processing device data associated with the analysis to the central processing device and performing at the central processing device a second analysis of the data associated with the first analysis. The method further includes displaying the data associated with the second analysis. The method can also include interaction between the processing device local to the living being and the central processing device. The method can also include distributing monitoring and analysis between an ambulatory and a centralized subsystem. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249626 | DISCRIMINATING BETWEEN TACHYCARDIAS OF VENTRICULAR ORIGIN AND SUPRA ENTRICULAR ORIGIN, METHODS AND APPARATUS - An active medical device able to discriminate between tachycardias of ventricular origin and of supra-ventricular origin. Two distinct temporal components (UnipV, BipV) are obtained corresponding to two EGM signals of ventricular electrograms. The diagnosis operates in at least two-dimensional space to determine, from the variations of one temporal component as a function of the other temporal component, a 2D characteristic representative of a heart beat and, this, for a reference beat collected in Sinus Rhythm (SR) in the absence of tachycardia episodes, and for a heart beat in Tachycardia. The discrimination of the tachycardia type, VT or SVT, is then realized by a classifier operating a comparison of the two current and reference 2D characteristics. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249627 | Detecting A Condition Of A Patient Using A Probability-Correlation Based Model - Techniques are described for detecting a condition of a patient using a probability-correlation based model that integrates a plurality of parameters associated with the condition. A medical device that operates in accordance with the techniques obtains a plurality of parameters associated with the condition of the patient. The medical device obtains probabilities that the condition of the patient exists based on each single parameter separately and correlations between each of the parameters and the other ones of the parameters. After obtaining the probabilities and correlations associated with each of the parameters, the medical device determines whether the condition of the patient exists based on the determined probabilities and correlations. Such techniques may be particularly effective for use in distinguishing whether a rhythm of a patient is treatable, e.g., VT or VF, or non-treatable, e.g., SVT. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249628 | EXTRACTION OF HEART INTER BEAT INTERVAL FROM MULTICHANNEL MEASUREMENTS - A monitoring apparatus comprising a multichannel pressure sensing sensor for measuring a ballistocardiographic signal of a human body is disclosed. The monitoring apparatus also comprises means for selecting a time window for heart inter beat interval including two consecutive heart beats to be estimated, defining a spectrum for the ballistocardiographic signal averaging between at least two measurement channels of the multichannel pressure sensing sensor, a cepstrum from the logarithm of a spectrum, and a heart inter beat interval. The invention relates to a method for defining a heart inter beat interval, where a ballistocardiographic signal of a body is measured with a multichannel pressure sensing sensor, a time window for heart inter beat interval Including two consecutive heart beats to be estimated is selected, a spectrum for the ballistocardiographic signal averaging between at least two measurement channels of the multichannel pressure sensing sensor, a cepstrum from the logarithm of a spectrum, and a heart inter beat interval are defined. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249629 | SEGMENTING A CARDIAC ACOUSTIC SIGNAL - The invention relates to segmentation of cardiac acoustic signals, such as the heart sound signal, based on statistical algorithms. A duration-dependent Hidden Markov Model is disclosed which models the shifting states of the heart, based on the cardiac acoustic signal and the time spent in the given states relating to physiological events, e.g. the various states of the heart during the heart beat cycle. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249630 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESPIRATORY RATE MEASUREMENT - A radar-based physiological motion sensor is disclosed. Doppler-shifted signals can be extracted from the signals received by the sensor. The Doppler-shifted signals can be digitized and processed subsequently to extract information related to the cardiopulmonary motion in one or more subjects. The information can include respiratory rates, heart rates, waveforms due to respiratory and cardiac activity, direction of arrival, abnormal or paradoxical breathing, etc. In various embodiments, the extracted information can be displayed on a display. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249631 | RESPIRATORY WAVEFORM ANALYZER - A respiratory waveform analyzer, operable to analyze a respiratory waveform, which is generated based on a temporal change of a concentration of a component in respiratory gas of a subject, includes: a respiratory gas concentration generator which generates a concentration signal based on an output signal from a sensor that is placed to measure the concentration of the component; a flatness calculator which calculates a flatness indicative of flat degree of the respiratory waveform based on a temporal change of the concentration signal; and a reliability calculator which calculates a reliability of the respiratory waveform based on the flatness and the concentration signal. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249632 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF MONITORING RESPIRATORY SIGNAL BY RADIO - A method and system is provided for monitoring a respiratory signal by radio. The method includes the steps of converting a change in electric resistance, which is caused by a change in abdominal circumference measured through a rubber waistband that is made of conductive rubber and is mounted on a lower garment of a testee during respiration, into a voltage signal, performing A/D conversion on the voltage signal, and transmitting the converted digital signal a short distance by radio using a wireless communication protocol for ZigBee, and receiving the respiratory signal transmitted by radio, transmitting it to a computer unit by wire through an RS-232 port that is a serial communication port, and enabling a tester to monitor the respiratory signal through a screen. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249633 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING REGULARITY OF RESPIRATION - A radar-based physiological motion sensor is disclosed. Doppler-shifted signals can be extracted from the signals received by the sensor. The Doppler-shifted signals can be digitized and processed subsequently to extract information related to the cardiopulmonary motion in one or more subjects. The information can include respiratory rates, heart rates, waveforms due to respiratory and cardiac activity, direction of arrival, abnormal or paradoxical breathing, etc. In various embodiments, the extracted information can be displayed on a display. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249634 | Mouthpiece and Airway Congestion Monitoring System - A congestion monitoring system includes a generally cylindrical, hollow form to channel a patient's breath, a flow restriction within the hollow form, and a pair of air ports. One of the air ports is located on the hollow form at a first side of the flow restriction, and the other air port is located on the hollow form at a second side of the flow restriction. The system also includes a coupling for connecting the pair of air ports to a pair of air lines, a sensor in communication with the air ports via the pair of air lines, and a monitor device. The monitor device converts a pressure signal from the air ports into a signal representative of a flow rate of the patient's breath through the hollow form. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249635 | HEARING SCREENING SYSTEM FOR A SUBJECT OR A PATIENT, AND A METHOD FOR HEARING SCREENING - An auditory stimulus device in a first aspect for applying an auditory stimulus to at least one ear of a subject; at least three electrodes for electrically connecting to at least three different positions on a head of the subject for measuring respective potential changes in response to the auditory stimulus; two galvanically isolated power supplies; two differential amplifiers arranged for receiving galvanically isolated supply voltages from the power supplies. In a second aspect the system comprises one (or more) electroencephalographic (EEG) channels with one differential amplifier, wherein the differential amplifier is arranged for amplifying a potential difference between the pair of electrodes for obtaining an amplified EEG signal on an output of the differential amplifier, wherein the differential amplifier is configured for first amplifying the potential difference with a total differential gain and subsequently taking a difference between respective output potentials of the amplified potential difference. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249636 | PERSONALIZED STIMULUS PLACEMENT IN VIDEO GAMES - A system analyzes neuro-response measurements from subjects exposed to video games to identify neurologically salient locations for inclusion of stimulus material and personalized stimulus material such as video streams, advertisements, messages, product offers, purchase offers, etc. Examples of neuro-response measurements include Electroencephalography (EEG), optical imaging, and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), eye tracking, and facial emotion encoding measurements. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249637 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TREATING RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME AND PERIODIC LIMB MOVEMENT DISORDER - Systems, devices, and methods for treating restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder that may include sleeve apparatus and vibration apparatus to stimulate the limb(s) of a subject. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249638 | NEURODIAGNOSTIC MONITORING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM - A process for analysing an electroencephalogram (EEG) signal representative of activity of a brain of a subject, including: (i) generating coefficient data for a signal representation of a portion of the EEG signal; (ii) generating, based on the coefficient data, cortical state data representing the brain's receptivity to subcortical input and input from other areas of cortex; (iii) generating cortical input data representing a level of subcortical input to the brain at a time corresponding to the portion of the EEG signal; (iv) generating, based on the cortical state data and the cortical input data, display data representing the functional state of the brain of the subject; and (v) displaying the display data on display means. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249639 | AIRWAY MANAGEMENT DEVICES, ENDOSCOPIC CONDUITS, SURGICAL KITS, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - One aspect of the invention provides an airway management device including: an endotracheal tube having a proximal end and a distal end and a sheath adjacent to the endotracheal tube. The sheath includes a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the endotracheal tube extends beyond the distal end of the sheath. Another aspect of the invention provides a surgical kit including an airway management device and instructions for use. The airway management device includes: an endotracheal tube having a proximal end and a distal end and a sheath adjacent to the endotracheal tube. The sheath includes a proximal and a distal end. The distal end of the endotracheal tube extends beyond the distal end of the sheath. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249640 | METHOD OF ANALYZING BODY COMPOSITION WITH MEASUREMENT OF VOLTAGE SIGNALS AT MULTIPLE POSITIONS OF BODY - A method of analyzing a composition of a human body having a plurality of body segments is disclosed. The method can include applying a current signal to a body. The method can further include simultaneously measuring a plurality of voltage signals from a plurality of measuring positions of the body during a predetermined period, and processing at least two of the plurality of voltage signals to determine a composition parameter of a body segment so as to assess or analyze composition of the body. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249641 | METHOD OF ANALYZING BODY COMPOSITION WITH MEASUREMENT OF VOLTAGE SIGNALS AT MULTIPLE POSITIONS OF BODY - A method of analyzing a composition of a human body having a plurality of body segments is disclosed. The method can include applying a current signal to a body. The method can further include simultaneously measuring a plurality of voltage signals from a plurality of measuring positions of the body during a predetermined period, and processing at least two of the plurality of voltage signals to determine a composition parameter of a body segment so as to assess or analyze composition of the body. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249642 | METHOD OF ANALYZING BODY COMPOSITION WITH MEASUREMENT OF VOLTAGE SIGNALS AT MULTIPLE POSITIONS OF BODY - A method of analyzing a composition of a human body having a plurality of body segments is disclosed. The method can include applying a current signal to a body. The method can further include simultaneously measuring a plurality of voltage signals from a plurality of measuring positions of the body during a predetermined period, and processing at least two of the plurality of voltage signals to determine a composition parameter of a body segment so as to assess or analyze composition of the body. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249643 | Apparatus and method for performing nerve conduction studies with localization of evoked responses - An apparatus and method for detecting physiological function, for example, nerve conduction, is described. In one embodiment the apparatus includes a housing including a stimulator shaped to fit a first anatomical site and a detector shaped to fit a second anatomical site. The housing automatically positions the detector substantially adjacent to the second anatomical site when the stimulator is positioned substantially adjacent to the first anatomical site. The detector contains a plurality of individual detection elements, whereby the response evoked by stimulation at the first anatomical site is measured using one or more of these detection elements at the second anatomical location. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249644 | System and Methods for Performing Dynamic Pedicle Integrity Assessements - The present invention involves systems and related methods for performing dynamic pedicle integrity assessments involving the use of neurophysiology. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249645 | Method of determining body exit of an ingested capsule - A method of determining body exit of an ingestible capsule comprising the steps of providing ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100249646 | SPECIMEN COLLECTION BAG - A specimen collection bag includes a flexible bag with a bottom end and a mouth end. A sleeve extends around at least a portion of a perimeter of the mouth end. The sleeve is adapted to receive the jaws of a grasping tool that are movable between a closed position and an open position. Opening the jaws causes the mouth end of the specimen collection bag to open and closing the jaws causes the mouth end of the specimen collection bag to close. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249647 | Radiographic image capturing apparatus, biopsy apparatus, radiographic image capturing method, and biopsy method - A radiographic image capturing apparatus includes a radiation source for applying a radiation to an object to be examined, a radiation detector for detecting the radiation which has passed through the object and converting the detected radiation into a radiographic image, a positional information acquiring unit for acquiring positional information of the object, and an image capturing angle changer for changing an image capturing angle of the radiation source with respect to the radiation detector based on the positional information in a stereographic image capturing process for capturing at least two radiographic images of the object by applying the radiation to the object from directions which are different from each other. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249648 | BIOPSY APPARATUS AND BIOPSY METHOD - A biopsy apparatus has a biopsy needle, which faces a radiation reception surface of a radiation detector and is held obliquely to the radiation reception surface by a biopsy needle holding mechanism. The biopsy apparatus includes a radiographic image capturing apparatus for capturing two radiographic images. One of the two radiographic images is produced according to a scout image capturing mode or a stereographic image capturing mode, and the other is produced according to the stereographic image capturing mode. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249649 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY COLLECTING EXOCERVICAL AND ENDOCERVICAL SAMPLES - A combination exo-endocervical sampling device includes a shaft that includes a first end opposite a second end, and a combination exo-endocervical sampler configured to simultaneously collect endocervical cells and exocervical cells. The combination exo-endocervical sampler is coupled to the second end and includes a pair of opposing wings disposed transverse to the shaft and a brush extending from the wings along a central axis of the shaft. Each of the opposing wings includes a plurality of flexible loops configured to collect exocervical cells. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249650 | PUNCTURE SET - A puncture set includes a puncture needle unit and puncture device. The puncture needle unit includes a puncture needle and a tubular casing, with the puncture needle having a needle hub and a needle body possessing a needle point. The tubular casing movably receives the puncture needle and has an opening from which the needle point can project. The puncture device has a housing, an installation section at which the casing is removably installed, and a plunger having a connection section connected to the needle hub in an installed state where the casing is installed on the installation section. Casing-side projections project from the outer periphery of the casing and are circumferentially arranged. Installation section-side projections project from the inner periphery of the installation section and are circumferentially arranged. In the installed state, at least one installation section-side projection is located between adjacent casing-side projections. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249651 | PUNCTURE DEVICE AND FINE PORE FORMATION METHOD - A puncture device includes a piston, wherein the needle is to be attached to a distal end of the piston; a drive spring which has one end capable of contacting a proximal end of the piston, and moves the piston in a specific direction toward the skin; and a first contact section including a contact surface capable of contacting other end of the drive spring. A length between a supposed strike position and the contact surface of the first contact section is longer than a total of a natural length of the drive spring and a length between the proximal end of the piston and a tip end of the needle, wherein the supposed strike position is where the tip end of the needle is supposed to strike against the skin. | 2010-09-30 |