42nd week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210322658 | MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING INTEGRATED STERILE WORK PLATFORM - A medical device, such as a dialysis machine, may have multiple features and components that must be checked and attached prior to a treatment, and operators often lay tubing and other components on a surface after removing them from packaging. The system described herein provides a sterile work platform that is integrated with the medical device. In an example, the platform may be moveably coupled to the medical device. In a first position, the platform is positioned within or against the medical device, and, in a second position, the platform is extended from the medical device and disposed in a horizontal position. After the platform is extended to the second position, a surface of the platform is sterile and suitable to maintain aseptic technique for tubing and components placed on the platform. An information screen may be integrated into the platform and that provides information to an operator. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322659 | IMPLANTABLE FLUID CONDUIT SYSTEM - A fluid conduit includes a first portion having a first porosity, a second portion disposed immediately adjacent to the first portion, the second portion having a second porosity that is greater than the first porosity, and a third portion of the fluid conduit disposed immediately adjacent to the second portion, the third portion having a third porosity that is less than the second porosity. Each of the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion may be integrally formed as a single, continuous piece defining the fluid conduit. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322660 | METHOD FOR PERITONEAL DIALYSIS AND EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENTS - A dialysis method to enable a patient to undergo both peritoneal dialysis and extracorporeal blood treatments is disclosed. The method includes determining, via a base unit controller, whether a peritoneal dialysis treatment or an extracorporeal blood treatment is to be performed. If the peritoneal dialysis treatment is to be performed, the method includes operating first software instructions that cause a base unit to use a first fluid stored in a fluid container. If the extracorporeal blood treatment is to be performed, the method includes operating second software instructions that cause the base unit to use a second, different fluid from an online source and selectively move the second, different fluid to a blood treatment unit for use in the extracorporeal blood treatment. The blood treatment unit is operable with the base unit to perform the extracorporeal blood treatment on a patient. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322661 | APHERESIS DEVICE CONTROLLER - A controller for a blood processing device has a body that may dock and undock with a first blood processing device to connect the controller to the first blood processing device and disconnect the controller from the first blood processing device. A processor within the controller controls the first blood processing device when the controller is docked with the first blood processing device and remotely controls the first blood processing device when undocked. The controller also has a user interface that displays information regarding the first blood processing device and an ongoing apheresis procedure when the controller is docked to the first blood processing device and when the controller is undocked from the first blood processing device. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322662 | A Control And/Or Closed-Loop Control Device For Removing Fluid from A Blood Filter - The present disclosure relates to a control and/or closed-loop control device for executing a method for removing fluid from an extracorporeal blood circuit, in particular from a blood filter and/or from a venous air separation chamber, used for the blood treatment of a patient, wherein said controlling or closed-loop controlling is carried out after the completion of the blood treatment or the blood treatment session. It further relates to a medical treatment apparatus having a control and/or closed-loop control device with which the method according to the present disclosure is executable, a digital storage medium, a computer program product and a computer program. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322663 | Blood centrifuge with separation, sensor and dispense control system - A centrifuge is configured to provide integrated separation of blood components such that the separated products remain spinning within the centrifuge during the separation process. The centrifuge includes a disposable configured to separate the blood components such that the separated products remain within the disposable while the centrifuge is spinning; an integrated sensor system capable of determining a composition of the separated products within the disposable while the centrifuge is spinning; a chamber having a non-circular section that is configured to be deliberately un-balanced when the centrifuge chamber is empty; and the disposable includes valves that rotate with the centrifuge chamber. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322664 | METHOD OF TREATING THE BLOOD - A method of stimulating human blood external of a patient donor has the steps of activating an acoustic shock wave or pressure pulse generator to emit acoustic shock waves or pressure pulses directed to impinge the blood, subjecting the blood to the acoustic shock waves or pressure pulses to form stimulated blood cells and transfusing the stimulated blood cells into the patient donor. The patient donor is infected with a virus and the blood exhibits at least traces of the virus. The emitted acoustic shock waves or pressure pulses stimulating the stimulated blood cells fragment the virus in the blood. The fragmented virus in the blood transfused back into the patient donor triggers a defensive immune response to kill the virus. The emitted acoustic shock waves or pressure pulses are preferably of a low energy. The emitted shock waves or pressure pulses stimulate the blood cells and fragment the virus in the absence of cell damaging cavitation due to an elasticity in the blood cells and a lack of elasticity in the virus. The blood is not filtered. The blood can be oxygenated via Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) after being stimulated. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322665 | CANISTER STATUS DETERMINATION - A method and apparatus are disclosed for determining status of a canister of a topical negative pressure (TNP) system. The method includes the steps of monitoring pressure provided by a pump element of the TNP system, determining at least one characteristic associated with the monitored pressure and determining status of at least one parameter associated with a canister of the TNP system responsive to the determined characteristics. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322666 | VACUUM ASSISTED WOUND DRESSING - Apparatus for the application of topical negative pressure therapy to a wound site is described, the apparatus comprising: a wound contacting element for retaining wound exudate fluid therein; a wound covering element that provides a substantially airtight seal over the wound contacting element and wound site; a vacuum connection tube connecting a wound cavity to a vacuum source; and a vacuum source connected to a distal end of the vacuum connection tube. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322667 | Abscess Irrigation Systems - An irrigator system for delivering a volume of fluid from a fluid source to an abscess or wound. The irrigator system includes a fluid source connector for removably connecting to the fluid source, a fluid delivery nozzle for delivering the fluid to the abscess or wound, and a shield removably positioned around the fluid delivery nozzle to protect the fluid delivery nozzle. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322668 | DYNAMIC AGENT INJECTION FOR CARDIOVASCULAR CHARACTERIZATION - Aspects of the disclosure are directed to methods and/or apparatuses involving modifying flow and/or concentration of an agent being injected for characterizing a vascular system. As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, a liquid including an agent is injected into a vascular system, by dynamically modulating a flow rate of the agent being injected over a range of flow rates. The vascular system is characterized based on a response of the vascular system to the dynamic modulation. In some implementations, such an approach involves using an injector that operates to separately control the rate at which an agent and other liquid such as saline are injected. These approaches can be implemented with modulation schemes using one or more of a variety of functions. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322669 | METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES - A method for treating a patient with a traumatic brain injury including performing Ketamine Infusion Therapy on the patient, performing hyperbaric oxygen therapy on the patient, intranasally infusing plasma into the patient, and intranasally infusing diluted insulin into the patient. Performing hyperbaric oxygen therapy on the patient may include placing the patient into a hyperbaric chamber, sealing and pressurizing the hyperbaric chamber, and pumping oxygen into the hyperbaric chamber while it is pressurized. Before intranasally infusing plasma into the patient, the method may include drawing blood from the patient and centrifugally extracting the plasma from the drawn blood, such as platelet rich plasma (PRP). Before drawing blood from the patient, the method may include intravenously injecting the patient with supplements, such as a combination of magnesium, calcium, B-vitamins, Vitamin C, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), and Glutathione. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322670 | INFUSION PUMP ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM - A method includes receiving, by an infusion pump administration (IPA) device from a first data tag coupled to a fluid storage, a fluid delivery protocol. The fluid delivery protocol includes a fluid parameter associated with the delivery, from a fluid pump, of a fluid from the fluid storage to a patient. The method also includes receiving, by the IPA device from a second data tag coupled to a patient ID, a patient parameter associated with the patient. The method also includes comparing, by the IPA device, the fluid parameter to the patient parameter. The method further includes configuring, by the IPA device, the fluid pump with the fluid parameter and the patient parameter. Related methods and articles of manufacture, including apparatuses and computer program products, are also disclosed. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322671 | LIQUID INFUSION APPARATUS - An apparatus and method are disclosed for controlling infusion of liquid into a patient using a peristaltic pump. The liquid infusion apparatus includes a liquid conduit having a proximal segment, a distal segment and an intermediate segment. The liquid infusion apparatus also includes a flow valve in fluid communication with the intermediate and distal segments. The flow valve includes a shuttle member slidably disposed within a housing about the distal segment, the shuttle member being configured for lateral movement relative to an elongated axis of the distal segment. The shuttle member is configured to operate in a first configuration to impede fluid flow through the liquid conduit and in a second configuration for which fluid flow through the liquid conduit is unimpeded. The shuttle member includes a resilient grasper for selectively engaging and disengaging a mating actuator resiliently received by the grasper. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322672 | Cradle Unit for Delivery Device - A delivery system comprises a delivery device and a cradle unit intended to be coupled to the delivery device. The cradle unit comprises patch device configured to be secured on the patient body (for example taped to the patient skin) and to receive the delivery device. The cradle unit may further comprise a transcutaneous connection device intended to provide a fluid communication between the delivery device and the patient body. The delivery system (for example at least one of the patch device and the delivery device) further comprises at least one locking device for locking the delivery device on the cradle unit and/or at least one alignment device configured to help the user to initiate/engage properly the delivery device on the cradle unit and/or at least one foolproof configured to prevent a bad coupling between the delivery device and the cradle unit. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322673 | LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A MODULAR ORGANIZATION SYSTEM - A modular arrangement system for arranging medical devices, in particular infusion pumps, and a device having a housing which forms the modular arrangement system. The system has at least two arrangement modules which can be mechanically connected to one another. A first arrangement module has a first housing part with a first coupling structure arranged on at least two diametrically opposed sides. A second arrangement module has a second housing part adapted to be mounted on, below or laterally to the first housing part. The second housing part has a bar rotatably or slidably mounted in the second housing part for locking the two housing parts. The bar is designed in such a way that, by a singular actuation, it engages into the first coupling structure on at least two diametrically opposite sides of the first housing part, preferably simultaneously in an undercutting manner. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322674 | DELIVERY OF MULTIPLE FLUIDS FROM MULTIPLE FLUID PUMPS - A fluid delivery system includes a fluid delivery controller and multiple fluid pumps. The multiple fluid pumps include a first fluid pump and a second fluid pump. A caregiver receives a fluid delivery order specifying a schedule of delivering multiple different fluids to a recipient. To deliver the different multiple different fluids to the recipient, the caregiver assigns each of the multiple fluid pumps to deliver a different fluid as specified by the fluid delivery order. One or more fluid delivery controllers then controls delivery of the multiple different fluids from the multiple fluid pumps in a manner as specified by the schedule. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322675 | FLUID PUMP NOTIFICATION AND CONTROL BASED ON MONITORED FEEDBACK - A fluid delivery system includes a fluid pump and a fluid management system. The fluid management system receives input indicating a fluid (such as drug, therapy, etc.) of a particular type to be delivered to a recipient. The fluid management system maps the particular type of the fluid to a set of patient parameters to be monitored during delivery of the fluid to the recipient. During delivery of the particular drug to the recipient, the fluid management system monitors feedback from the recipient for each of the one or more parameters in the set. Based on the feedback, the fluid management system controls delivery of the fluid to the recipient. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322676 | CLOSED LOOP CONTROL SYSTEM WITH SAFETY PARAMETERS AND METHODS - Methods, system and devices for monitoring a plurality of parameters associated with a closed loop control operation including continuously monitoring a physiological condition and automatic administration of a medication, detecting an adverse condition associated with the monitored physiological condition or the medication administration deviating from a predetermined safety level of the closed loop control operation, and initiating a non-zero pre-programmed medication delivery rate are provided. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322677 | Dual Chamber Syringe Assembly - A syringe having two variable volumes are described herein. The syringe includes a first stopper and a second stopper, the first stopper being connected to a plunger. A first variable volume is disposed between the first stopper and the second stopper and a second variable volume is between the second stopper and a distal end of a barrel of the syringe. A flow path structure is disposed at the distal end of the barrel, the flow path structure extending from the distal end of the barrel along the inner sidewall of the barrel. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322678 | AUTO-INJECTION MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM - An injector comprising: (a) a housing; (b) a control releasably secured to the housing; and (c) a syringe movably positioned within the housing, wherein when released, the control drives the syringe to expose a portion of the syringe outside of the housing. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322679 | INJECTION SPRING FOR AGED PREFILLED SYRINGE AND AUTO INJECTOR - A method of adapting an auto injector configured to actuate a prefilled syringe, the auto injector having a biasing member having a spring constant, the prefilled syringe being filled with a volume of therapeutic fluid, the prefilled syringe including a barrel, stopper, and a needle, the stopper having a path of travel, the biasing member arranged to move the stopper along the path of travel. An auto injector having an injection spring adapted to an aged prefilled syringe. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322680 | Method and apparatus for implementing magnetic micro-syringes - Disclosed embodiments enable a method and apparatus of constructing and using magnetic micro-syringes for human or veterinary therapeutic or non-therapeutic procedures. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322681 | FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE - A substance delivery device is disclosed. The substance delivery device includes a lever that includes a drive arm that is rotatable about a pivot. The substance delivery device also includes a pump that has a deformable chamber. The deformable chamber is configured to rotate the drive arm about the pivot towards a container so as to deform the container to drive a fluid substance from the container. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322682 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR INJECTING MEDICAMENTS - The disclosure relates to injectors that are configured to inject and deliver medicaments and other fluids from a syringe into a target site. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322683 | SHROUD LOCK - A shroud lock for locking a position of a needle shroud relative to a housing of an autoinjector, includes a shroud beam arranged on the needle shroud and biased radially outwards, a stop arranged within the housing, a recess arranged proximal of the stop, and a cap coupled to the housing and adapted to prevent distal translation of the needle shroud relative to the housing. At least a portion of the shroud beam is within the recess when the cap is in place and, the shroud beam abuts the stop after the needle shroud is locked relative to the housing of the autoinjector. The disclosure further relates to an autoinjector and to a method for assembling such an autoinjector. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322684 | HEATED SURGICAL CANNULA FOR PROVIDING GASES TO A PATIENT - A surgical cannula for providing insufflation gases to a surgical cavity of a patient (for example, the pneumoperitoneum) and allowing insertion of medical instruments into the surgical cavity through the cannula can include a heater within or coupled to the cannula. The heater can heat the gases and/or the instruments to raise the temperature of the gases and/or instruments above a dew point of the gases to prevent fogging. The heater can also help to defog a lens of a medical instrument by heating to clear the lens and improve optical clarity. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322685 | LOCKING MECHANISM FOR AEROSOL DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A locking mechanism for an aerosol drug delivery device includes a first housing, a second housing, a screw and a fastening member. The first housing has a contact portion and a fastening space formed beside the contact portion. The second housing is rotatably connected with the first housing and is capable of rotating relative to the first housing along a rotation axis. The screw is rotatably connected with the second housing and is capable of rotating relative to the second housing along a central axis parallel to the rotation axis. The fastening member is movably connected with the screw and capable of being driven by the screw to move toward the contact portion. The fastening member includes a fastening portion capable of being displaced when contacting with the contact portion and entering into the fastening space to limit the relative rotation between the first housing and the second housing. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322686 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE - A manifold for a medicament delivery device configured to deliver discrete doses of medicament contained in a plurality of individual compartments spaced along a carrier strip and sealed by a sealing layer to form a medicament carrier, the manifold comprising: at least one opening mechanism comprising a release member arranged to engage between the carrier strip and the sealing layer of a medicament carrier so as to separate the sealing layer from the carrier strip and thereby open a compartment of the medicament carrier as it is advanced into an entrainment position; wherein the release member includes a surface configured to cover the opened compartment when in the entrainment position so as substantially to contain the medicament dose of said opened compartment. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322687 | AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEMS - An apparatus for an electronic aerosol provision system may include a replaceable cartridge for the electronic aerosol provision system or a fixed component of a re-fillable or disposable electronic aerosol provision system. The apparatus includes a reservoir for a source liquid and a carrier module supported within the reservoir. The carrier module defines an airflow path within the reservoir and includes a heating element supported in the airflow path for generating an aerosol from the source liquid and first and second mounting parts which cooperatively engage to support the heating element. The first and second mounting parts cooperatively engage at an interface which extends in a direction substantially parallel to a direction along which air flows in the airflow path when the apparatus is in normal use. A gap between the first and second mounting parts may provide a capillary channel for drawing source liquid to the heating element from the reservoir heating during use. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322688 | VAPORIZER FOR VAPORIZING A CONSTITUENT OF A PLANT MATERIAL - Apparatus and methods are described for use with a vaporizer that vaporizes at least one active ingredient of a plant material. In response to receiving a first input to the vaporizer, the plant material is heated, in a first heating step. An indication of the temperature of the plant material is detected, and, in response to detecting an indication that the temperature of the plant material is at a first temperature, the first heating step is terminated, by withholding causing further temperature increase of the plant material. The first temperature is less than 95 percent of the vaporization temperature of the active ingredient. Subsequently, a second input is received at the vaporizer. In response thereto, the plant material is heated to the vaporization temperature, in a second heating step. Other applications are also described. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322689 | Nozzles for Nasal Drug Delivery - A nozzle for use in delivering a mixture of aerosol propellant and drug formulation. The nozzle includes a drug product inlet configured to receive a mixture of aerosolized propellant and an intranasal dosage form. The inlet is disposed at the proximal end. A nozzle body is secured to the drug product inlet. Two or more channels are disposed within the body. Two or more orifice apertures are disposed at the distal end of the nozzle. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322690 | INTRANASAL ADMINISTRATION - A delivery device for and method of modulating a condition relating to social cognition and/or behaviour in a human subject using oxytocin, non-peptide agonists thereof and/or antagonists thereof, comprising: providing a nosepiece to a first nasal cavity of the subject; and providing a supply unit for administering less than 24 IU of oxytocin, non-peptide agonists thereof and/or antagonists thereof through the nosepiece to an upper region posterior of the nasal valve which is innervated by the trigeminal nerve. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322691 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING RESPIRATORY MECHANICS - Systems and methods for detecting respiratory mechanics of a patient during mechanical ventilation. An example ventilator implemented method includes receiving pressure and flow measurements of breathing gas. Based on the measurements, the ventilator generates values for a derivative of an estimate of intrapleural pressure (Psync) of the patient, and the ventilator determines a rate of change of the generated Psync values over a portion of an expiratory phase of a breathing cycle. Based on the determined rate of change, the ventilator selects at least one of a triggering mode or a setting for ventilation, and the ventilator controls ventilation of the patient based on the selected triggering mode and/or the setting for ventilation. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322692 | EMERGENCY RESPIRATORY VENTILATOR - An emergency respirator ventilator that comprising an air cylinder and piston/piston rod for compressing an air bag to transmit air to a patient, e.g., during situations where fully equipped ventilators are not immediately available. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322693 | Wireless Ventilator Reporting - A medical ventilation monitoring system is provided. The system includes: a patient ventilation unit defining an airflow path, and arranged so that when the unit is applied to a patient, the airflow path is in fluid communication with the patient's airway. The patient ventilation unit includes: an airflow sensor positioned to sense the presence of ventilation airflow to or from the patient and a communication link. The system also includes at least one processor arranged to communicate with the ventilation unit by the communication link. The at least one processor is configured to: provide an initial treatment protocol for providing care to the patient, receive data regarding a current condition of the patient from the ventilation unit, and determine an updated treatment protocol. The updated treatment protocol includes applying ventilation at an updated ventilation volume or at an updated ventilation rate based on information from the airflow sensor. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322694 | ANESTHESIA VAPORIZER RESERVOIR AND SYSTEM - An anesthesia vaporizer system includes a vaporizer reservoir forming a sump chamber that contains liquid anesthetic agent and a fill chamber isolated from the sump chamber configured to receive liquid anesthetic agent from a refill container. A piston is in the sump chamber configured to maintain a constant force on the liquid anesthetic agent in the sump chamber, and a transfer valve is configured to permit the liquid anesthetic agent to flow from the fill chamber to the sump chamber. The vaporizer reservoir has an outlet port that delivers the liquid anesthetic agent from the sump chamber to a vaporizing system that vaporizes the liquid anesthetic agent for delivery to a patient. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322695 | Method and Device for Assisting and Enforcing a breathing process - The present invention relates to the art of automatic regulation of pulmonary devices for assisting and/or enforcing the breathing process by converting Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) apparatus are also known as manual resuscitators to automatic system by pneumatic matter with the goal to enhance both phases of breathing: inhalation and exhalation. It also replaces a mechanical chest compression for automatic pneumatic compression, could be complimented with the use of the TENs unit and can be used for extended periods of time with a high level of reliability, simplicity, efficacy and low cost. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322696 | VENTILATOR - In some examples, a ventilator includes a pneumatic connection configured to receive supply gas; an inspiratory path configured to deliver conditioned gas to lungs of a patient; a valve pneumatically connected to the pneumatic connection and configured to allow flow of the supply gas to the inspiratory path when the valve is open and block flow of the supply gas to the inspiratory path when the valve is closed; a pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure of the supply gas at the pneumatic connection; and electronic control circuitry configured to control an opening and closing of the valve based on the measured pressure to produce a desired volume of conditioned gas in the inspiratory path. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322697 | MEASURING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AT LEAST ONE RESPIRATORY PARAMETER - The invention relates to a measuring device and to a method for determining at least one respiratory parameter, wherein an electromagnetic field is irradiated into a body and is received on an opposite side of the body, then a phase of the received alternating field is compared in a time-dependent manner to a phase of the irradiated alternating field, and the at least one respiratory parameter is determined from a result of the comparison. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322698 | Airway Pressure Release Ventilator - A system and method for ventilating includes a holding tank, such as, for example, a medical sealed apparatus, for storing of gases. The holding tank stores at least pressured oxygen, for example O | 2021-10-21 |
20210322699 | Automatic Ultrasound Titration of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Treatment for Sleep Apnea - Techniques for automated titration of CPAP device for a subject include receiving multiple ultrasound images representing a cross section of an airway in a neck of the subject at corresponding different times. Multiple different positive pressure values imposed by a device on the airway of the subject are also received at each of the corresponding times. For each of the ultrasound images, a mask of pixels associated with an air-tissue interface is automatically formed, and a value of a statistic of pixels within the mask is automatically determined. A titration pressure for a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device is automatically determined based on the positive pressures and the value of the statistic for each of the ultrasound images. Output data that indicates the titration pressure for the CPAP device is presented on a display device, such as by operating the CPAP device itself at the titration pressure. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322700 | TUBE CHANGER DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Various embodiments of a tube changer device and methods of use are described herein. A tube changer device to aid in placement or replacement of an endotracheal tube including tubular shaft having a hollow interior forming a main lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end and a dilator portion at the distal end. The dilator portion having a tapered profile with an outer diameter that varies along a length measured from a junction point on the tubular shaft to a blunt tip. The main lumen extending through the dilator portion to the blunt tip. The tube changer device configured to be slidably received within the endotracheal tube. The tubular shaft can be flexible. The tube changer device can be used with or without a stylet for the placement or replacement of an endotracheal tube. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322701 | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FITTING DEVICE AND METHOD - A system and method for performing automated respirator mask fit testing are described. An example embodiment is configured to obtain, with one or more processors, at least one three-dimensional facial image of an individual; convert the facial image to numerical data for analysis, the numerical data representative of facial features, facial dimensions, and/or facial locations on the face of the individual; determine, based on the numerical data, a face volume for the individual; and generate a mask fit pass (or fail) indication responsive to the face volume and/or the numerical data satisfying (or not satisfying) respirator model and size specific fit criteria. The principles described herein may also be applied for other personal protective equipment such as industrial head protection, ballistic helmets, eye and face protection, hand protection, and clothing. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322702 | FACIAL MASK APPARATUS WITH REMOVABLE FILTER - A face mask for extended wear by a user including a customized, contoured facial mask portion constructed and configured to cover and matingly contact a corresponding contoured surface area of a human face, preferably formed by 3D printing methods and materials. The face mask includes strap attachments and at least one strap for securing the customized, contoured facial mask portion to the face. The face mask includes at least one replaceable air filter for filtering out viral or bacterial pathogens. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322703 | MASK SYSTEM WITH SNAP-FIT SHROUD - A shroud for a mask system includes a retaining portion structured to retain a frame, a pair of upper headgear connectors each including an elongated arm and a slot at the free end of the arm adapted to receive a headgear strap, and a pair of lower headgear connectors each adapted to attach to a headgear strap. The retaining portion, the upper headgear connectors, and the lower headgear connectors are integrally formed as a one piece structure. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322704 | Methods of respiratory support and related apparatus - Methods of respiratory support and related respiratory support apparatus are disclosed. The methods may include a first step of communicating only a respiratory gas from a gas source into a regulator chamber of a regulator during inhaling by a user and a second step of communicating ambient air from an ambient environment into the regulator chamber during inhaling by the user. The first step and the second step are sequenced thereby communicating only the respiratory gas into lungs of the user during the first step and communicating the ambient air into an anatomical dead space of the user during the second step. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322705 | Face Covering Apparatus - An embodiment may include a face covering apparatus. The face covering apparatus includes one or more machine-washable layers of cloth, where a plurality of magnets is insertable in and removable from the one or more machine-washable layers of cloth. The face covering apparatus includes a plurality of adhesive magnets comprising a plurality of dual-sided adhesives, where the plurality of dual-sided adhesives is configured to secure the plurality of adhesive magnets to a human face. The plurality of cloth magnets is configured to secure the one or more machine-washable layers of cloth over the human face based at least on a magnetic attraction between the plurality of cloth magnets inserted in the one or more machine-washable layers of cloth and the plurality of adhesive magnets secured to the human face. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322706 | CONNECTORS FOR CONDUITS - This invention relates to connectors to be provided into fluid communication or engagement either directly with, or via a component to be associated with, a terminal end of a breathing conduit. In at least one embodiment, the connector comprises a body having a first end and a second end, and an internal lumen for the passage of gas between the ends. The first end engageable with a terminal end of a conduit or a component to be associated therewith. The second end engageable with another connector. An internal surface of the body at the second end comprises internal connection features for connection with another connector to be received internally therein. An external surface of the body comprises one or more external alignment feature(s) for aligning the connector or another connection into an aligned orientation for connection therebetween. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322707 | VENTILATOR SPLITTER MODULE AND SHARING SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO CONNECT MULTIPLE PATIENTS TO A SINGLE VENTILATOR WITH INDEPENDENT VENTILATION PARAMETER CONTROL - A splitter module is configured to connect a single medical ventilator to multiple intubated patients. The splitter module is configured to independently control at least one ventilation parameter for each of the patients, such that modifying a ventilation parameter of one of the patients does not significantly affect the ventilation parameters of the other patients. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322708 | MEDICAL TUBES AND CONNECTORS FOR GASES DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A medical circuit comprising a medical tube and a connector transports gases to and/or from a patient via a patient interface. The connector has a plurality of rigid components at least partially surrounded by an overmold. The medical tube has a first elongate member and a second elongate member. The first elongate member is substantially hollow. A vent can be coupled to the first elongate member such that it maintains gaseous communication with the lumen. The vent may provide a pathway between the lumen and the atmosphere, such that gases may move into and/or out of the lumen during cleaning. The vent may also provide a barrier to liquid and/or substance ingress into the first elongate member during cleaning of the medical circuit. The medical circuit can be reusable. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322709 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR OXYGEN SENSOR PROGNOSTICS IN A MEDICAL GAS FLOW DEVICE - Methods and systems are provided for an oxygen sensor included in a medical gas flow device, such as an anesthesia machine. In one embodiment, a method for a medical gas flow device comprises tracking an output voltage of an oxygen sensor during calibration over time, and, responsive to the output voltage decreasing by at least threshold amount from an initial calibration output voltage, estimating an end-of-life date of the oxygen sensor and outputting a replacement notification. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322710 | RESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A respiratory assistance apparatus has a gases inlet configured to receive a supply of gases, a blower unit configured to generate a pressurised gases stream from the supply of gases; a humidification unit configured to heat and humidify the pressurised gases stream; and a gases outlet for the heated and humidified gases stream. A flow path for the gases stream extends through the respiratory device from the gases inlet through the blower unit and humidification unit to the gases outlet. A sensor assembly is provided in the flow path before the humidification unit. The sensor assembly has an ultrasound gas composition sensor system for sensing one or more gas concentrations within the gases stream. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322711 | RESPIRATORY DEVICE WITH RAINOUT PROTECTION IN THE PATIENT INTERFACE - The invention relates to a respiratory device ( | 2021-10-21 |
20210322712 | HUMIDIFIERS FOR RESPIRATORY APPARATUS - A humidifier is configured to humidify a flow of pressurized respiratory gas. The humidifier includes a tub base configured to retain a body of water and a tub lid configured to cover the tub base. The humidifier also includes an inlet passage configured to receive the flow of pressurized respiratory gas and deliver the pressurized respiratory gas to an interior of the humidifier. At least a portion of the inlet passage is configured to float on the body of water retained in the tub base. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322713 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A breathing assistance apparatus and method of controlling a breathing assistance apparatus is disclosed. Particularly, the breathing assistance apparatus is controlled such that it has a drying cycle to enable drying of the tubing that supplies gases to a user and prevent the harbouring of pathogens within the tube. The drying cycle is preferably operated automatically by internal controllers in the apparatus. However, it may be manually activated by pressing a button on the apparatus. The drying cycle is preferably activated at the end of a user's treatment session. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322714 | Design and Implementation of a Low-Cost Breathing Support Device - Respiratory diseases affect a large part of world population, especially in developing world. In this invention, we present a breathing support system to provide life-saving support to such patients. The system automates and regulates the use of a bag valve mask (commonly known as an ambu bag). The system uses mechanical actuators, sensors and a smart feedback control mechanism to automate and regulate the operation of the ambu bag to implement core functions of mechanical ventilation for life-saving applications. The system can also be used to provide better breathing support to newborns (e.g. to prevent hypoxia). The system can be used to save hundreds of thousands of lives in the developing world, in emergencies and during transportation globally. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322715 | DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOW-COST BREATHING SUPPORT DEVICE - Respiratory diseases affect a large part of world population, especially in developing world. In this invention, we present a breathing support system to provide life-saving support to such patients. The system automates and regulates the use of a bag valve mask (commonly known as an ambu bag). The system uses mechanical actuators, sensors and a smart feedback control mechanism to automate and regulate the operation of the ambu bag to implement core functions of mechanical ventilation for life-saving applications. The system can also be used to provide better breathing support to newborns (e.g. to prevent hypoxia). The system can be used to save hundreds of thousands of lives in the developing world, in emergencies and during transportation globally. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322716 | Design and Implementation of a Low-Cost Breathing Support Device - Respiratory diseases affect a large part of world population, especially in developing world. In this invention, we present a breathing support system to provide life-saving support to such patients. The system automates and regulates the use of a bag valve mask (commonly known as an ambu bag). The system uses mechanical actuators, sensors and a smart feedback control mechanism to automate and regulate the operation of the ambu bag to implement core functions of mechanical ventilation for life-saving applications. The system can also be used to provide better breathing support to newborns (e.g. to prevent hypoxia). The system can be used to save hundreds of thousands of lives in the developing world, in emergencies and during transportation globally. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322717 | VENTILATION THERAPY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SAME - A ventilation therapy apparatus and a method for controlling the ventilation therapy apparatus. The ventilation therapy apparatus includes: a main body, a respiratory pipe, a patient interface, an oxygen supply module, an oxygen proportional valve and a control module; a first end of the respiratory pipe communicates with an output end of the main body; a second end of the respiratory pipe is connected to the patient interface, the oxygen supply module is connected to the main body through the oxygen proportional valve, the control module is configured for detecting output parameters of the main body, and when it is determined that the main body is in a preset state, the control module controls the oxygen proportional valve to open at a corresponding preset opening degree according to the output parameters, and controls the fan of the main body to run at a corresponding preset rotating speed. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322718 | METHOD, APPARATUS, SURGICAL TECHNIQUE, AND OPTIMAL STIMULATION PARAMETERS FOR NONINVASIVE & MINIMALLY INVASIVE AUTONOMIC VECTOR NEUROMODULATION FOR PHYSIOLOGIC OPTIMIZATION AND FOR THE TREATMENT OF ADULT RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) AND COVID-19, AND OTHER CONDITIONS - The present invention teaches a method and apparatus for physiological modulation, including neural, gastrointestinal, renal, respiratory, and other modulation, for the purposes of treating several disorders, including obesity, depression, epilepsy, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and other disorders. This includes implanted, percutaneous, hybrid implanted and nonimplanted, nonimplanted, noninvasive neural and neuromuscular modulators, used to deliver autonomic vector modulation to deliver optimal therapy via coordinated multi-nodal modulation at least one of the afferent and efferent neurons of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and other nervous system pathways. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322719 | THERAPEUTIC SOUND THROUGH BONE CONDUCTION - Therapeutic sound is provided through a bone conduction apparatus. A patient having a mental disorder is selected and provided with a bone conduction apparatus. A therapeutic signal generator generates a therapeutic signal for ameliorating the mental disorder. A vibratory actuator of the bone conduction apparatus vibrates based on the therapeutic signal, which causes the patient to perceive a therapeutic sound percept. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322720 | Device for Midstream Sample Collection From a Catheterized Subject and Method and Systems for Use Thereof - Disclosed herein are devices and methods for collecting samples of bodily fluid that may be substantially free of contamination, even where an initial amount of contamination may be present in a collection device, such as a urethral catheter. In the disclosed device and methods, the sample may be collected mid-stream, after an initial amount of fluid has flushed away the initial contamination. The disclosed devices may include a diverter device comprising a fluid control valve that may manually be moved between a first position and a second position that, respectively, direct fluid to two different channels and/or receptacles. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322721 | VENOUS ACCESS CATHETERS AND METHODS FOR PORTAL VENOUS SYSTEM CATHETERIZATION - The present invention contemplates devices and methods to administer nutritional compositions and/or therapeutic drugs directly into a portal venous system. For example, total parenteral nutrition therapy may be administered directly into the hepatic portal venous system thus circumventing known side effects of conventional parenteral administration. Alternatively, hepatic diseases and disorders may be treated using locally administered therapeutic drugs. Devices capable of direct portal venous system administration include, but are not limited to, a direct portal access catheter or a transjugular access catheter. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322722 | VENOUS ACCESS CATHETERS AND METHODS FOR PORTAL VENOUS SYSTEM CATHETERIZATION - The present invention contemplates devices and methods to administer nutritional compositions and/or therapeutic drugs directly into a portal venous system. For example, total parenteral nutrition therapy may be administered directly into the hepatic portal venous system thus circumventing known side effects of conventional parenteral administration. Alternatively, hepatic diseases and disorders may be treated using locally administered therapeutic drugs. Devices capable of direct portal venous system administration include, but are not limited to, a direct portal access catheter or a transjugular access catheter. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322723 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PATENT FORAMEN OVALE - Systems, apparatuses, and methods for treating a patent foramen ovale (PFO) of a patient. A system may include a catheter configured to extend within at least a portion of the patients heart. One or more stabilizer balloons may be coupled to the catheter and configured to be positioned within a tunnel of the patent foramen ovale and inflated to apply a force to at least one of a septum primum or a septum secundum of the patients heart. An injection device may be configured to inject material into at least one of the septum primum or the septum secundum to cause swelling of the injected septum primum or the injected septum secundum in a direction towards the opposing septum primum or the opposing septum secundum. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322724 | Electrical Catheter - A powered catheter and/or powered catheter system is described. The catheter includes a catheter hub with one set of contact components that are configured to connect to a mating cable with a corresponding second set of contact components. The mating cable can be part of another device, such as a controller or power source. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322725 | A MEDICAL DEVICE FOR DEPLOYING A CATHETHER THAT CAN BE OPERATED WITH A SINGLE HAND, AND A METHOD - A medical device is provided that can be held and operated with a single hand to cause a catheter to be placed at a selected location in a patient's body. The user's other hand is free to perform other tasks, such as operating an ultrasound probe, for example. The medical device may also include a valve that can be operated with the same hand that holds the medical device to open a port to cause a fluid, such as a nerve block agent, for example, to be injected into the patient's body at the selected location. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322726 | CATHETER SYSTEM WITH LINEAR ACTUATION CONTROL MECHANISM - A handle shaft is disposed at a proximal end of a catheter. A wire extends from a distal part of the catheter, proximally through the catheter to the handle shaft. A knob is disposed outside of the handle shaft. A threaded mechanism provides operative coupling between the knob and the handle shaft such that (i) rotation of the knob with respect to the handle shaft alters tension in the wire via the threaded mechanism functioning as a linear actuator; and (ii) non-rotational axial movement of the knob with respect to the handle shaft alters tension in the wire without the threaded mechanism functioning as a linear actuator. Other embodiments are also described. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322727 | CATHETER WITH ELECTRICALLY-ACTUATED ARTICULATION - The present teachings provide an articulation catheter configured to be activated by electric energy. Specifically, one aspect of the present teachings provide a catheter body with a central axial lumen for delivering a medical device, and a plurality of peripheral lumens for articulation wires. The articulating wires join an energy source that controls the activation. The articulation wires are made of a conductive portion and an articulating portion made of shape memory material. The conductive portion of the articulating wire transfers electric energy to the articulating portion of the articulating wire. The articulating portion of the articulating wire transitions into its pre-programmed shape upon resistance heating caused by the electric energy received. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322728 | METHODS FOR ACCESSING PEDAL VEINS - A launching catheter for targeting a second vessel from a first vessel includes a catheter including a proximal portion and a distal portion including a needle aperture and a flat rectangular radiopaque marker. The flat rectangular radiopaque marker disappears under fluoroscopy upon rotation to provide information about rotational alignment of the launching catheter. The launching catheter includes a needle configured to extend through the needle aperture. A method of aligning the catheter includes rotating the catheter in a first blood vessel until the marker has a thickness (e.g., minimal thickness) under fluoroscopy. The thickness indicates rotational alignment of the catheter. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322729 | Rapidly Insertable Central Catheters Including Catheter Assemblies and Methods Thereof - Rapidly insertable central catheters (“RICCs”) including catheter assemblies and methods thereof are disclosed. A catheter assembly can include an introducer catheter, an introducer needle, and a RICC. The introducer needle can be disposed in an introducer-catheter lumen of the introducer catheter forming an introducer combination. The RICC can include a catheter tube including an introducing lumen with a number of lumens and a side opening through a side of the catheter tube. The introducing lumen extends from a proximal end of the catheter tube to a distal end of the catheter tube. The side opening opens into the introducing lumen in a distal-end portion of the catheter tube. The introducer combination can be disposed through the side opening, along the distal-end portion of the catheter tube within the introducing lumen, and through the distal end of the catheter tube for introducing the RICC into a blood vessel of a patient. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322730 | GUIDEWIRE HAVING BONDED PROXIMAL AND DISTAL SEGMENTS - A guidewire having a proximal core wire formed from a first metal alloy is connected to a distal core wire formed from a second metal alloy. A tubular member is sized to receive an end of the proximal core wire and an end of the distal core wire in a butting configuration. The tubular member is attached to the proximal core wire and the distal core wire to form a joint connecting the two wires together. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322731 | MEDICAL GUIDEWIRE ASSEMBLY HAVING IDENTIFICATION DEVICE - A medical guidewire configured for puncturing a tissue. The medical guidewire includes an elongate guidewire body having a proximal portion with a first outer diameter and a distal portion with a second outer diameter. The second outer diameter is smaller than the first outer diameter, forming a tapered section between the first outer diameter and second outer diameter. The medical guidewire further includes a piercing device extending from the distal portion, forming a puncturing distal tip. An identification device is positioned on the elongate guidewire body on the first outer diameter proximal the tapered section. The identification device is configured to enhance detectable visibility of the medical guidewire. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322732 | Radial Balloon Catheter - Disclosed herein are a catheter assembly and method of applying a catheter assembly. In an example, the catheter assembly can include a catheter body and frame member extending between proximal and distal portions, the frame member having a first mechanical characteristic, and a floating sleeve coupled around the frame member and extending between the proximal and distal portions, the floating sleeve having a second mechanical characteristic different than the first mechanical characteristic. The floating sleeve can include at least one floating segment and one or more anchor segments along the catheter body. The at least one floating segment of the floating sleeve can be moveable relative to the frame member, and the one or more anchor segments of the floating sleeve can be interconnected with the frame member. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322733 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING GASTROINTESTINAL TUMORS - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for use with external beam radiotherapy (EBRT). According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the apparatus comprises a catheter and a plurality of compliant balloons extended outside and along the axial direction of the catheter, wherein the catheter comprises a plurality of communicating conduits, each of which is in air or fluid communication with at least one of the plurality of compliant balloons. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating gastrointestinal tumors in a subject with the aid of the present apparatus. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322734 | BALLOON CATHETER INFLATION APPARATUS AND METHODS - An inflation device includes a syringe body containing a bore. The bore holds a fluid that is used to inflate a separate device such as a dilation balloon. A plunger assembly slides within the syringe bore and contains a sealing member that forms a fluid tight seal with the syringe body. A shut-off valve is disposed within the distal end of the syringe body. The distal end of the syringe body has a fluid bypass channel fluidically coupled to the aperture of a connector. The shut-off valve has a spring-biased moveable piston with a bypass lumen contained therein, wherein the bypass lumen forms a fluid path between the bore and the fluid bypass channel when the pressure of the fluid is below a threshold value. The fluid path between the bore and the fluid bypass channel is interrupted when the pressure of the fluid is above the threshold value. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322735 | MEDICAL DRAINAGE DEVICE AND USES THEREOF - A medical drainage device for draining air or fluid from a body cavity is described for its use in treating a subject suffering from pneumothorax and/or pleural effusion. The device comprises a tube or a catheter-over-needle for receiving air or fluid from the body cavity and one or more fixation systems for preventing inadvertent dislodging of the needle and/or catheter during the draining procedure. A woven semi-flexible catheter coated with antithrombic agents is used for reducing kinks and clogs. The device may be used for draining air and/or fluid from a plurality of types of body cavities and is particularly suitable for uses in military and/or emergency settings. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322736 | SHUNT DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR SHUNTING CEREBROSPINAL FLUID - A shunt device for shunting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a CSF containing space to a sinus system cavity comprises a tubular inlet element, a flow restricting part, and a tubular outlet element having an outlet end with an outlet opening for insertion in the sinus system cavity, and a one-way valve preventing flow in a direction from the outlet opening to the inlet opening. The shunt device further comprises a distancer, said distancer being provided at the outlet end of the tubular outlet element. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322737 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING TRAUMATIC EDEMA FROM SEVERE SPINAL CORD INJURY - A continuous-flow system for the treatment of edema in an injured central nervous system (CNS) tissue, including: a reversibly implantable device having: an inflow pathway, an outflow pathway, and a fluid flow pathway connecting the first outlet of the inflow pathway and the second inlet of the outflow pathway, wherein the fluid flow pathway includes a semi-permeable membrane; a first reservoir; a fluid-driving apparatus; a second reservoir; and a plurality of fluid flow conduits that fluidically connect the first reservoir, the fluid-driving apparatus, the second reservoir, and the reversibly implantable device; wherein the reversibly implantable device is configured to allow direct contact between the semi-permeable membrane and at least a portion of the injured CNS tissue; wherein the system is configured to contain a solution that pass through the fluid flow pathway and induces osmotic flow of water from the injured CNS tissue across the semipermeable membrane and into the solution, thereby decreasing swelling of the tissue. Also disclosed are related methods for removing water from a traumatically injured central nervous system (CNS) tissue in a subject. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322738 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TRANSCAROTID ACCESS - A micropuncture kit for direct access of a surgically exposed vessel using direct visual guidance includes a micropuncture access needle having a proximal hub coupled to an elongate shaft defining an inner lumen and a visible depth indicator positioned on the elongate shaft a distance away from a distal tip of the elongate shaft. The kit includes an access guidewire sized to be received through the inner lumen of the micropuncture access needle and a microaccess cannula having an elongate body defining an inner lumen and a plurality of visible depth indicators formed on the elongate body. The guidewire includes a distal tip and at least one visible depth indicator positioned on the access guidewire a distance away from the distal tip of the guidewire. Each of the plurality of visible depth indicators identifies a distance from a distal tip of the cannula. Related systems, devices and methods are provided. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322739 | METHOD AND APPARATUSES FOR ACCESSING AND/OR MODIFYING A TARGET PATIENT TISSUE SITE - A modular dilation device is provided for inserting multiple dilators into a target patient tissue site. The modular dilation device includes a first dilator and a second dilator. The first dilator has a first dilator distal end and a first dilator inner lumen. The first dilator has a first dilator side wall opening. The first dilator distal end has a first dilator open tip. The first dilator has a first dilator open slit. The first dilator open slit extends between the first dilator side wall opening and the first dilator open tip. The second dilator has a second dilator distal end and a second dilator inner lumen. The second dilator distal end has a second dilator open tip. When the second dilator is joined to the first dilator, the second dilator open tip is adjacent to the first dilator side wall opening. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322740 | METHODS AND APPLICATORS FOR TREATING VAGINAL CONDITIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to an applicator for administering a composition for treating one or more of vaginal dryness, vaginal irritation, vaginal itch, vaginal infection, vaginal odor, vaginal chafing, dyspareunia, and/or vaginal atrophy, and more specifically, to an applicator comprising a reservoir and a vaginal care composition stored within the reservoir, as well as methods of using such an applicator. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322741 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING A FLOWABLE INGESTIBLE MEDICAMENT INTO THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT OF A USER - A device and a method for delivering a flowable ingestible medicament into the gastrointestinal tract of a user. The device includes a vibrating ingestible capsule attached to a medicament delivery compartment. The medicament delivery compartment includes a housing including a portal, a medicament reservoir, a reservoir biasing mechanism applying pressure to the reservoir, a resilient conduit extending from the reservoir to the portal, and a valve including a weight and a spring adapted, when closed, to bias the weight against the conduit so as to block flow therethrough, and, when open, to remove the weight from the conduit to allow fluid to flow through the conduit. When the vibrating agitator is in the vibration mode of operation, vibrations exerted thereby are applied to the valve biasing mechanism and periodically transition the valve between the closed operative orientation and the open operative orientation. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322742 | FLEXIBLE APPLICATOR HANDLE REGION - An applicator ( | 2021-10-21 |
20210322743 | MICRONEEDLE ARRAY PATCH FOR DRUG DELIVERY AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides microneedles and microneedle array patch ( | 2021-10-21 |
20210322744 | DEVICE COMPRISING MICRONEEDLES FOR IN-SITU REACTION OF A SKIN - A device including a base carrying a plurality of microneedles, and including at least one composition aimed at generating an in-situ reaction into the skin, scalp, or lips. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322745 | DEVICE COMPRISING MICRONEEDLES FOR COSMETIC FILLERS DELIVERY - A device for delivering a cosmetic filler composition to the skin including a base carrying a plurality of hollow microneedles, in which each microneedle has an external largest transverse dimension less than or equal to 1500 micrometers, and the microneedles include a filler composition. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322746 | SKIN QUALITY-IMPROVING SHEET - An object is to provide a skin modifying sheet as described below. According to this skin modifying sheet, a period until effects of ethyl-α-D-glucoside appear is shorter than when food products or cosmetics containing ethyl-α-D-glucoside are orally taken in or applied on the skin, and collagen in the skin can be increased at a pinpoint location. The skin modifying sheet includes a sheet-like substrate and a plurality of fine needles which is formed on one surface of the sheet-like substrate and contains ethyl-α-D-glucoside. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322747 | HAND-HELD POWER TOOL HAVING GRASP-ACTIVATED POWER SWITCH - A grasp-activated power switch is integrated within a handle for a hand-held power tool. The switch has an inner channel having an outer conductive layer, and a flexible outer shell having an inner conductive layer separated from the outer conductive layer by an air gap. On its surface the outer shell has actuating and non-actuating areas. A manual grasping force when applied to the actuating area flexes the inner conductive layer across the gap and electrically couples the two layers. The closure energizes an RF transmitter, which sends a pulse to a complementary receiver. With each pulse, the receiver toggles power to a motor off or on, and when on, the motor transmits power through the inner channel. When operating the tool, an operator may grasp the non-actuating area to avoid powering the tool off or on. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322748 | TUBING MARKERS - Tube markers for use in infusion sets are provided. An infusion tube includes a tube marker positioned from a tube end at a distance equal to the distance between an external edge and a hard stop of a fluid port of an infusion set component. The tube marker provides an external visual indicator of the fit between the infusion tube and the infusion set component, such as whether there is a gap between the end of the infusion tube and hard stop of the fluid port. The tube marker may be pad printed or laser etched on the tube. The tube marker may also be a tube sleeve over molded or heat shrunk onto the tube. Methods of providing tube markers are also provided. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322749 | Disinfecting Cap with Re-Use Prevention - A medical connector for connection to a corresponding medical connector is described. The medical connector includes a housing having a radial protrusion and a cavity, the cavity defined by a closed end, an open end, a partially cylindrical sidewall and a radial sidewall. The medical connector further includes an insert disposed within the housing, the insert including a locking tab having at least one thread on the inner wall of the locking tab and a recessed notch on the outer wall of the locking tab. The at least one thread of the locking tab engages at least one thread of a corresponding medical connector. Disposed within the cavity, the recessed notch rotates from a first position to a second position, wherein the second position contains a locking structure for non-removably securing the insert to the housing, while allowing for removal of the corresponding medical connector. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322750 | Cap For Male And Female Threaded Fittings - A cap for disinfecting a needleless connector is described herein. The cap includes a housing having a cavity and an insert disposed within. The insert includes one or more cantilevered prongs disposed on a distal wall of the insert. The one or more cantilevered prongs are configured to bend upon insertion of the needleless connector. On an outer sidewall of the one or more cantilevered prongs are one or more ledges extending at essentially a right angle to the one or more cantilevered prongs, the one or more ledges being configured to push against the sidewall of the housing to resist further bending of the one or more cantilevered prongs upon advancement of the needleless connector. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322751 | Disinfection Cap - A disinfection cap is described for connection to a medical connector, the disinfection cap includes a housing having a top wall and sidewall forming a cavity, an open cell foam structure disposed within the cavity and a closed cell foam structure disposed against the open cell foam structure, the closed cell foam structure having an interference fit between the closed cell foam structure and the inner surface of the housing. The closed cell foam structure may have a polygonal or star shape, wherein fluid can flow through a gap formed between the closed cell foam structure and the inner surface of the cavity. The open cell foam structure may be impregnated with disinfectant, whereby compression of the open cell foam structure causes excretion of the disinfectant upon insertion of a luer connector. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322752 | Disinfection Cap - A disinfection cap is described for connection to a medical connector; the disinfection cap includes a housing having a top wall and sidewall forming a cavity. In one or more embodiments, a retention rod forming a fluid reservoir is disposed within the cavity for retaining disinfectant. In one or more embodiments, a corrugated capsule is disposed within the cavity for retaining disinfectant. Pressure buildup within the cavity due to insertion of a luer connector causes expulsion of disinfectant, thereby disinfecting the luer connector. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322753 | TRANSFER CATHETER FOR ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION - Disclosed herein are devices and methods related to UV disinfection of a transfer catheter during peritoneal dialysis. The transfer catheter comprises a first and second end, the second end comprising a transfer valve. The transfer valve body comprises an inlet, outlet, and a flush hole. The valve core comprises a notch configured to allow fluid flow between the various flow paths. The valve core and body are positioned off axis with respect to the fluid flow path. The transfer catheter can allow for a small volume kill zone, which can minimize the amount of UV required to disinfect the catheter. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322754 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIRECTING FLUID FLOW - Systems and methods for directing fluid flow are described. In some embodiments, a system may include a first port, a second port, and a third port. The system may have a first state in which a male fitting of a device is not inserted in a female fitting of the third port. The valve assembly may block a first fluid path defined between the first port and the third port when the system is in the first state. The system may also have a second state in which a male fitting of a device is fully inserted in the female fitting of the third port. The valve assembly may block a second fluid path defined between the first port and the second port when the system is in the second state. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322755 | BLOOD PUMP WITH IMPELLER RINSE OPERATION - A method of operating an implantable blood pump having a first stator, a second stator, and an impeller movably disposed there between. The method includes applying a first voltage waveform at first phase to the first stator to generate a magnetic field to rotate the impeller. A second voltage waveform is applied at a second phase shifted from the first phase to the second stator to rotate the impeller, the second voltage waveform is asymmetric to the first voltage waveform. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322756 | ROTOR, MAGNETIC COUPLING DEVICE, ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR A CARDIAC SUPPORT SYSTEM, PUMP UNIT FOR A CARDIAC SUPPORT SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A ROTOR - A rotor for a cardiac support system is disclosed. The rotor is assembled or can be assembled from at least four shell elements to form a hollow cylinder and/or on a shaft, wherein the shell elements are magnetized or can be magnetized alternately in magnetization direction which are oppositely directed or are orthogonal, so as to form a magnetized body having at least four magnetic poles. | 2021-10-21 |
20210322757 | BLOOD PUMP ASSEMBLY HAVING A SENSOR AND A SENSOR SHIELD - A blood pump assembly can include various components such as a housing and a sensor configured to detect one or more characteristics of the blood. In some embodiments, the sensor can be coupled to the housing and can include a sensor membrane configured to deflect in response to a change in a blood parameter (e.g., pressure). The blood pump assembly can include a shield that covers at least a portion of the sensor membrane so as to protect the sensor from damage when the blood pump assembly is inserted through an introducer and navigated through the patient's vasculature and/or when the blood pump assembly is inserted into the heart in a surgical procedure. One or more protective layers can be deposited over the sensor membrane to prevent the sensor membrane from being dissolved through interactions with the patient's blood. | 2021-10-21 |