43rd week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210330824 | PURIFICATION METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to the field of radiopharmaceuticals for in vivo imaging, in particular to a method of purifying a radiotracer which comprises | 2021-10-28 |
20210330825 | MINIATURIZED DEVICE TO STERILIZE SURFACES FROM COVID-19 AND OTHER VIRUSES - A method for sterilizing viruses comprises generating a beam having radiating energy therein at a predetermined frequency for generating mechanical eigen-vibrations in a spherical virus to destroy the spherical virus and a predetermined cartesian beam intensity for imparting transverse shear forces to an icosahedral lattice structure of the spherical virus to destroy the icosahedral lattice structure of the spherical virus using beam generation circuitry. A resonance frequency of the spherical virus for inducing the mechanical eigen-vibrations in the spherical virus is determined based upon a size, geometry, and protein material of the spherical virus using a predetermined three-dimensional acoustical model of mechanical vibrations within the spherical virus. The beam generation at the predetermined frequency and the predetermined cartesian beam intensity is controlled using a controller responsive to the determined resonance frequency. The predetermined frequency equals the resonance frequency of the spherical virus. The beam on is radiated a predetermined area to destroy the spherical virus at the predetermined area using radiating circuitry. The mechanical eigen-vibrations at the resonance frequency of the spherical virus determined by the predetermined three-dimensional acoustical model are induced within the spherical virus to destroy the spherical virus responsive to the predetermined frequency. The transverse shear forces are imparted to the icosahedral lattice structure of the spherical virus to destroy the icosahedral lattice structure of the spherical virus. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330826 | HOT HUMID WINDY OVEN DEVICE and METHOD FOR DECONTAMINATION, DISINFECTION, and STERILIZATION - Aspects disclosed herein include a device and a method for disinfecting, sterilizing, or decontaminating daily used equipment and materials within a relevant field. The device may be compact, flexible, economical, and operator friendly. The device and method may be used in hospitals, warzones, or dentist's offices to disinfect, sterilize, or decontaminate low heat resistant materials, medium heat resistant materials, and high heat resistant materials. By using a compressed gas to deliver heat, humidity, and concentrations of H2O2, and using a plurality of pre-determined openings within a plurality of communicatively connected plenums of the device, there is no need for moving parts or circulation devices. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330827 | HANDHELD DISINFECTION DEVICE - This disclosure relates to a handheld disinfection device. The device may be used to disinfect various items and/or surfaces in home, workplace, and travel settings, as examples. The disclosed device includes a UV light source and further includes one or more protective features configured to protect the UV light source. As examples, the disclosed device may include a grille and/or a retractable shade configured to protect the UV light source. The disclosed device may also incorporate one or more safety features configured to reduce accidental exposure of a user's eyes to the UV light source, one of which is a proximity feature preventing the UV light source from activating when the device is too far from an object of disinfection. These and other benefits will be appreciated from the following description. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330828 | INDUCTIVE COMPONENT AND UV GERMICIDAL LIGHT - An inductive component and UV germicidal light. The inductive component includes: a housing and several IR sensors; the housing is provided on the lamp and is provided with one installation cavity and several mounting holes connecting the installation cavity, the several mounting holes are provided around the periphery of the shell; several IR sensors are contained in the installation cavity, each of the IR sensors is provided corresponding to one the mounting hole, the several IR sensors connect to the lamp electrically, and the IR sensors are used for sensing human bodies. The inductive component is used for sensing human bodies to work together with the lamp to turn on or turn off the lamp and improve the convenience of the lamp. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330829 | UV LIGHT AND STERILIZATION SYSTEM - A UV light and sterilization system. The UV light includes: a base, a reflex lamp housing and several UV modules; the reflex lamp housing is provided on the base, the periphery of the reflex lamp housing is provided with several containing grooves, and the inner wall of each of the containing grooves is provided as a reflective panel; several the UV modules are provided on the base and connect to the base electrically, and each of the UV modules is contained in a the containing groove. The UV light provides UV illumination and improves sterilization effects. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330830 | Ultraviolet Light Germicidal System - This present invention relates to an ultraviolet (UV) based germicidal system which can be utilized as a cleansing system to sterilize commonly touched items or surfaces with ultraviolet radiation. The system is comprised of a UV light assembly that can be integrated into the manufacturing stage of a specific item, or installed on existing items as an aftermarket product. The system also includes a power source, such as direct wiring, a battery, or solar panels; one or more UVC bulbs; a safety contact switch to deactivate the UVC bulb or bulbs; and a timer to conserve power and bulb longevity. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330831 | ANTIVIRUS AND RADIATION DETECTION SYSTEM - A system and method for an antivirus and radiation detection system configured to protect a wearer is provided. The system includes a personal protective equipment for preventing respiratory infection that includes a body configured to cover a nose and mouth of the user the body including at least one filter element disposed in the body that allows air to pass through the filter element from a first side of the body to a second side of the body; the filter element having a filter media; an ultraviolet light element disposed in the filter element that provides ultraviolet light into the filter media; and a pulsing laser element disposed in the filter element. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330832 | PAYMENT SANITIZING SYSTEM FOR POINT OF SALE - A sanitizer is described which frames a payment media, such as a bill, a coin and a credit card, in an irradiation zone between narrowly spaced support walls having associated ultraviolet lamps arranged to irradiate the payment media for at least a predetermined minimum time period. In one approach a motorized transport transports the payment media to an entry point from which it falls into the irradiation zone. In another aspect, a gravity feed approach is employed to return the irradiated media item to a dispense zone. One application is to alleviate concern at a point of sale where customers and merchants are concerned about whether payment media may be carrying a dangerous virus. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330833 | SELF-SANITIZING STYLUS - A self-sanitizing stylus for use in combination with a touch screen device and method of using the same is disclosed. The self-sanitizing stylus comprises a body including a component retaining enclosure and longitudinal member. The longitudinal member has a body defined between a distal end with a touch tip disposed thereon, and a proximal end secured with an operative end of the component retaining enclosure. At least one ultraviolet radiation emitting device is disposed on the body. The component retaining enclosure includes a power source and switch connected between the power source, and the ultraviolet radiation emitting device, which when pressed establishes an electrical connection between the power source and the ultraviolet radiation emitting device, which emits UV radiation to disinfect the body or portion thereof. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330834 | Hand Hygiene Hub and Method - A method for sterilizing a hand of a subject is disclosed. In this method a hand is inserted into a Hand Hygiene Hub. The presence of the hand and/or a pathogen on the hand is sensed of a subject. In response to the pathogen and/or hand's presence being sensed, the inserted hand is automatically irradiated with 222 nm Ultraviolet-C light within the Hand Hygiene Hub. The hand is irradiated for a predetermined period of time that is set based on a type of the pathogen sensed. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330835 | ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION DISINFECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A disinfection system for disinfecting an object using ultraviolet radiation, including a conveyor assembly operable to carry the object along a path, the path defining a conveying plane; a support frame supporting the conveyor assembly, the support frame including a housing covering at least a portion of the path; an ultraviolet radiation system mounted to the support frame and operable to irradiate the object with ultraviolet radiation from at least two independent positions as the object is carried along the path within the housing, the at least two independent positions including a first position adjacent a first side of the conveying plane and a second position adjacent a second side of the conveying plane across the conveying plane from the first side. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330836 | LED LIGHT FIXTURE WITH GERMICIDAL EFFECT - A LED light fixture having a mixture of red and white LEDs, as well as any combinations of UVA, UVB, UVC LEDs. The ratio of outputs from these LEDs may be adjusted to achieve a desired germicidal effect. The light fixture is liquid-cooled using a cooling tube that directly cools the power supply and the LED flexible printed circuit. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330837 | SANITIZING WINDOW SHADE SYSTEM - The disclosure includes a window shade pocket system comprising a pocket; a roller shade mounted within the pocket; and an ultraviolet (UV) light source within the pocket. The system may also include a controller that controls a motor engaged to the roller shade, wherein the controller controls the speed of the motor to allow a portion of the roller shade to be under the UV light source for a predetermined amount of time to allow for sanitization of the portion of the roller shade. The method may comprise adjusting, by a processor, a roller shade within a pocket; and activating, by the processor, an ultraviolet (UV) light source within the pocket, wherein the UV light source sanitizes at least a portion of the roller shade. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330838 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM OF DISINFECTING A ROOM - An apparatus and a method for disinfecting a room, where a 3D rendering of the room is used for determining a plurality of positions from which surfaces of the room may be irradiated and where the number of shadows is minimized. A report may be output describing which surfaces are irradiated and with what dose. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330839 | STERILIZING BRACELET ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides a sterilizing bracelet assembly, which can be filled out with sterilizing liquid. The sterilizing bracelet assembly has a housing and a switch; the housing has at least a first accommodation room that is to accommodate liquid, and the switch is connected to the housing and has a nozzle; wherein some of the sterilizing liquid is ejected from the nozzle after the switch is squeezed. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330840 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING MICROBIAL AND/OR VIRAL LOADS ON EQUIPMENT USING OZONE - A system for reducing a microbial and/or viral load on equipment using ozone includes a container including having an open configuration to provide access to an interior of the container and a closed configuration to seal the interior from an environment external the container, and wherein the interior includes a receptive region to receive the equipment, a circulation fan positioned in the interior of the container, and one or more ozone generators positioned in the interior of the container and configured to generate ozone upon activation, wherein the circulation fan is configured to provide an airflow including ozone generated by the one or more ozone generators and directed along a flowpath extending into the receptive region of the interior of the container. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330841 | CONTAINMENT VESSELS FOR RAPID THERMO-CHEMICAL DECONTAMINATION OF FACEMASKS OR OTHER PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) - An apparatus includes a containment vessel having an interior space configured to be sealed. The interior space is configured to receive at least one reservoir of liquid to be vaporized during a decontamination process. The apparatus also includes a base configured to be inserted into the interior space. The base is configured to receive one or more pieces of personal protection equipment to be heated and decontaminated within the interior space during the decontamination process. The base is configured to hold the one or more pieces of personal protection equipment above the at least one reservoir of liquid. The apparatus further includes a pressure-relief valve configured to be opened to release a pressure within the interior space. In some cases, the apparatus may include a filter configured to filter material passing through the pressure-relief valve. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330842 | LOW-COST RAPID THERMO-CHEMICAL DECONTAMINATION PROCESS FOR FACEMASKS OR OTHER PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND RELATED SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A system for decontaminating personal protection equipment includes a microwave oven and a decontamination apparatus configured to be placed in and heated by the microwave oven. The decontamination apparatus includes a containment vessel having an interior space configured to be sealed. The decontamination apparatus also includes one or more stands within the interior space, where the one or more stands are configured to receive and hold one or more pieces of personal protection equipment to be heated by the microwave oven and decontaminated within the interior space. The decontamination apparatus further includes a pressure-relief valve configured to be opened to release a pressure within the interior space. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330843 | DISINFECTION METHOD AND DISINFECTION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a disinfection method to be used for cleaning. The invention is characterized in that hydrogen peroxide (H | 2021-10-28 |
20210330844 | FIELD DEPLOYABLE MODULAR DECONTAMINATION STATION - A field deployable modular decontamination station includes a frame with a plurality of sprayers. The frame includes side panels and a top panel. The side panels and the top panel are configured to be attached together to create the frame. The side panels and the top panel are configured to be folded or disassembled for transportation or shipping. The plurality of sprayers are attached on an inside of the frame. The plurality of sprayers is configured to decontaminate a person or an object inside of the frame. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330845 | INTELLIGENT STERILIZATION METHOD AND STERILIZATION CONTAINER - An intelligent sterilization method and a sterilization container are disclosed, the intelligent sterilization method comprising: after an intelligent sterilization instruction is issued, the sterilization container sequentially performs the following steps: a sterilizing and drying step, releasing sterilization medium and hot air to an article storage cavity containing a sterilized article, and sterilizing and drying the sterilized article; and a constant temperature aseptic storing step, continuously releasing a small amount of hot air and a small amount of sterilization medium to the article storage cavity to maintain the sterilized article in the article storage cavity at a preset constant temperature and an aseptic condition; wherein the constant temperature is defined as when the sterilized article is in contact with the human body, the human body feels warm and not uncomfortable. The sterilization container includes an article storage cavity, an illumination device, a heating air duct, a microprocessor, and a memory. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330846 | FLOOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING ROBOT - An assembly of a self-propelled floor cleaning unit and a floor disinfecting unit. The floor disinfecting unit may be detachably attached to the floor cleaning unit. The areas covered by the floor cleaning unit and floor disinfecting unit may be logged and reported. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330847 | PORTABLE ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZATION CONTAINER - The invention discloses a portable ultraviolet sterilization container, which comprises a sterilization container body, the sterilization container body has an article storage cavity and a cover, and the sterilization container body is further provided with an illumination device, a heating air duct and a control system. The control system is electrically connected to the illumination device and the heating air duct for controlling the illumination device and the heating air duct to release ultraviolet light and hot air to the article storage cavity, wherein the illumination device comprises a plurality of light-emitting devices which are fixed to a plurality of cavity walls of the article storage cavity. The inner circulation of the heating air duct is from the article storage cavity, through the interior of the cavity wall of the article storage cavity, and then to the article storage cavity. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330848 | TRAY DISINFECTION DEVICE - A tray disinfection devices for a security inspection system can include a frame, a disinfection channel on the frame, and a conveyor on the frame. An ultraviolet disinfection lamp is arranged in the disinfection channel. The conveyor on the frame is configured to convey a tray to pass through the disinfection channel so as to disinfect the tray through an irradiation of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330849 | SANITIZATION INDICATOR - Disclosed is a sanitization indicator that indicates whether or not sanitization has been performed after textile products such as sweaters, t-shirts, trousers, skirts, shirts, shoes, which are sold in stores, are worn and removed in fitting rooms. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330850 | Anti-Shadowing Ultraviolet "C" (UV-C) Virus Irradiation and Deactivation Chamber with Ozone Re-circulation and Neutralization - An anti-shadowing virus irradiation and deactivation device comprised of air chambers having multiple ultraviolet “C” light sources, with a selectable recirculation path to harness ozone gas produced, and a system to neutralize said ozone gas upon exit. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330851 | FACE MASK WITH ENHANCED UV-C STERILIZATION FLOW PATH AND LOW RESISTANCE TO INHALATION - A face mask designed for easy breathability, incorporating a UV-C light source, designed to have a long air flow pathway and/or a long dwell time, designed to protect the wearer against disease-causing biological agents. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330852 | ULTRAVIOLET IRRADIANCE OPTIMIZATION CHAMBER - A ultraviolet irradiance optimization chamber comprising a first opening, an inner chamber, a second opening, and a UVC source. The UVC source is preferably adjacent to the first opening, with sufficient room for a fluid to enter the chamber. The chamber is multifaceted with a plurality of angles of different degrees designed to act as a light channeling optic through the ricocheting of UVC radiation within the chamber to achieve homogeneity of UVC irradiation to the fluid within the chamber. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330853 | AIR PURIFICATION APPARATUS - Disclosed is an air purification apparatus comprising an air inlet and an air outlet; an air passage in fluid communication with the air inlet and the air outlet comprising a filtration section comprising a HEPA filter; and an ultraviolet (UV) light treatment section, wherein air in the filtration section and the UV light treatment section are treated with UV light. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330854 | LUMINAIRE AND METHODOLOGIES FOR COMBINED VISIBLE ILLUMINATION AND DEACTIVATION OF BACTERIA - An example luminaire includes a white light source (e.g. LEDs emitting white light in a region of the CIE color chart within three Macadam ellipses below the black body curve) and a violet light source emitting light in a wavelength range of approximately 380 nm to 450 nm (e.g. 405 nm LEDs) for deactivating bacteria, such as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) on a surface exposed to illumination from the luminaire. A controller coupled to the sources pulses the violet light source at periodic intervals or at random times. When ON, the violet source emits light for deactivating bacteria at an intensity higher than the concurrent intensity of the white light. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330855 | NITRIC OXIDE PRODUCING COLLAGEN/ORC DRESSING - The present disclosure provides wound dressing compositions that stimulate nitric oxide production in a wound upon application. The wound dressing composition includes a first layer comprising collagen and an oxidized cellulose and a second layer comprising a nitrite source. Also disclosed herein are kits comprising the wound dressing compositions of the present technology. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330856 | Adhesive For An Absorbent Article - A disposable absorbent article is described. The disposable absorbent article includes a topsheet forming at least a portion of a wearer-facing surface of the absorbent article; a backsheet forming at least a portion of a garment-facing surface of the absorbent article; an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; and an adhesive for attachment of the disposable absorbent article to an undergarment. The adhesive is disposed on the garment-facing surface. The absorbent article exhibits a peel force of at least 1.0 N, about 1.1 N or about 1.2 N in accordance with the Peel Force test and leaves no residue on an undergarment in accordance with the Adhesive Residue test. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330857 | ANTIMICROBIAL ADHESIVE COPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS - Improved antimicrobial adhesive copolymer compositions for wound closure or surgical-site closure are provided. The antimicrobial adhesive copolymer compositions comprise cyanoacrylate-based tissue adhesive monomers and long-chain quaternary ammonium compounds (QUATs), or long-chain quaternary phosphonium compounds (QUPTs). The antimicrobial adhesive copolymer compositions offer advantages in wound closure or surgical-site closure with bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects on Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330858 | PREPARATION METHOD OF CALCIUM PEROXIDE-MEDIATED IN SITU CROSSLINKABLE HYDROGEL AS A SUSTAINED OXYGEN-GENERATING MATRIX, AND BIOMEDICAL USE THEREOF - A preparation method of calcium peroxide-mediated in situ crosslinkable hydrogel as a sustained oxygen-generating matrix, includes: a) reacting a natural or a synthetic polymer with Traut's reagent (TR) in a solvent, and synthesizing a polymer derivative having thiol group in backbone of the polymer derivative; and b) mixing and reacting a solution of the polymer derivative having thiol group with calcium peroxide (CaO | 2021-10-28 |
20210330859 | HYDROGELS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to hydrogels and their use for repairing or supplementing body tissue. The hydrogels are capable of safe injection into patients through fine gauge needles and are suitable for repairing, supplementing, or replacing the nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc. Methods of manufacturing and methods of using the hydrogels of the present disclosure to repair or replace tissues are also disclosed. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330860 | METHODS OF SILICON NITRIDE LASER CLADDING - Disclosed herein are methods for laser cladding a coating the surface of a biomedical implant. The biomedical implant may be an implant with a laser-cladded silicon nitride coating for promoting osteogenesis. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330861 | ANTIMICROBIAL COATING COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to an antimicrobial coating composition for coating articles comprising: an antimicrobial peptide and a nanoparticle bound to said antimicrobial peptide; wherein the composition is suitable to be bonded to the surface of the article. The said composition could be used as coating composition of medical devices and laboratory surfaces. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330862 | BIORESORBABLE BIOLOGICAL MATRIX FOR REPAIRING BONE TISSUE DEFECTS AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to medical biotechnology, medicine, traumatology, orthopedics, dentistry, and orthodontics. A method is proposed for producing a biological matrix intended for the repairing of bone tissue defects; said method may include a plurality of consecutive stages, such as pre-treating biological material, coarse filtering and fractionating, fine filtering and extracting, delipidizing, fermenting, demineralizing, and sterilizing in supercritical fluid. The resulting bioresorbable biological matrix is characterized by increased osteo- and biointegration, an optimal biodegradation rate, high biocompatibility, an absence of recipient immunoreactivity, high osteoconduction capacity, and pronounced osteogenic potential in osteosynthesis and bone grafting. The matrix consists of ossein, hydroxyapatite and/or calcium phosphate, wherein the ossein is in native unreduced form with its three-dimensional structure completely intact, the hydroxyapatite and calcium phosphate are in native amorphous form, and the matrix itself, from which cellular debris, foreign lipids, nucleic acids, and immunogens have been removed, contains residual amounts of bone morphogenetic proteins and is impregnated with vesicular phosphatidylcholine and/or cholesterol containing gelatin (hydrolyzed collagen), and/or bone atelocollagen, and/or poly-(ε-caprolactone) and additionally containing biologically active substances (including bioactive peptides and growth factors). | 2021-10-28 |
20210330863 | 5-HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE 1B RECEPTOR-STIMULATING AGENT FOR ENHANCING IN VIVO ENGRAFTMENT POTENTIAL - The present invention relates to the field of regenerative medicine, and more particularly to the improvement of the in vivo engraftment potential of biological material to be administered to a subject in need thereof. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330864 | METHODS FOR CREATING THREE-DIMENSIONAL BIOSYNTHETIC TISSUE - A method of producing bioengineered tissue includes coating a microstructured fiber with a bioink containing a plurality of living cells. The microstructured fiber is embedded with microfluidic channels defining periodic outlet apertures, a plurality of ultrasonic transducers, at least one chemical sensor, and at least one temperature sensor. The method further includes applying the coated fiber to an anatomic model of an organ. The microfluidic channels and outlet apertures of the fiber are configured to function as an artificial blood-vessel system to the bioengineered tissue, thereby supplying building material for the proliferation of the plurality of living cells, and allowing the bioengineered tissue to mature into functional tissue. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330865 | ARTIFICIAL BLOOD VESSEL - An artificial blood vessel that gives a sensation of needle insertion upon puncturing and a needle thread passability resembling those of blood vessels of animals including humans, and that has high liquid leakage preventability includes two or more layers which contain a component (A) hydrogenated block copolymer and a component (B) oil, at least one of the layers further containing a component (C) lubricant. It is preferable that the artificial blood vessel has a first peak load value of 0.01 N or more and 1.2 N or less upon needle penetration by puncturing at a speed of 1000 mm/min. under the condition of 23° C.±1° C. using a universal testing machine. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330866 | Folded Porous Ingrowth Features for Medical Implants - The present disclosure provides folded, porous metal scaffolds that can be used as bone ingrowth features on medical implants. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330867 | TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE COMPOSITION FOR TISSUE ADHESION PREVENTION AND APPLICATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a composition comprising an amino acid-modified polymer, a carboxypolysaccharide, and may further include a metal ion for anti-adhesion and vector application. More specifically, the invention relates to a thermosensitive composition having enhanced mechanical and improved water-erosion resistant properties for efficiently preventing tissue adhesions and can serve as a vector with bio-compatible, bio-degradable/absorbable, and in-vivo sustainable properties. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330868 | MEMBRANE TO RE-ESTABLISH CONTINUITY OF INJURED BIOLOGICAL TISSUES - A membrane for re-establishing the continuity of injured biological tissues includes a non-woven fabric of fibres of a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) containing 3-hydroxybutyrate monomer units, wherein the fibers have an average diameter between 800 nm to 3500 nm. Preferably, the PHA is a poly-3-hydroxybutyrate homopolymer and at least one active ingredient is associated with the fibers of the non-woven fabric. The membrane has the advantages of promoting the healing of injured biological tissues relatively quickly, without inducing excessive inflammatory or rejection reactions, thus demonstrating a high biocompatibility, thereby providing a valid support in the healing process of biological tissue injuries and preventing the formation of dehiscences and incisional hernias. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330869 | SiOx BARRIER FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGE AND COATING PROCESS - A vessel including a thermoplastic wall enclosing a lumen is disclosed. The wall supports an SiO | 2021-10-28 |
20210330870 | COMPOSITIONS AND MATERIALS FOR REGENERATION OF SKELETAL MUSCLE - A composition for regeneration of skeletal muscle includes a nerve cell secretome or an isolate thereof. An implantable therapeutic material for regeneration of skeletal muscle includes a hydrogel and nerve cells encapsulated within the hydrogel, wherein at least some of the nerve cells are living. A method of regenerating skeletal muscle includes applying the composition or implanting the implantable material adjacent to skeletal muscle myoblasts and/or myogenic cells to regenerate skeletal muscle therefrom. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330871 | Patient Line Blockage Detection - A dialysis machine (e.g., a peritoneal dialysis (PD) machine) can include a pressure sensor mounted at a proximal end of a patient line made of a distensible material that provides PD solution to a patient through a catheter. During treatment, an occlusion can occur at different locations in the patient line and/or the catheter. When an incremental volume of additional solution is provided to the patient line while the occlusion is present, a change in pressure results. The change in pressure depends on the dimensions and the distensibility of the non-occluded portion of the patient line. If the change in pressure, the incremental volume, the properties related to the distensibility of the patient line, and some of the dimensions of the patient line are known, the location of the occlusion can be inferred. The occlusion type can be inferred based on the determined location. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330872 | DUAL STAGE DEGASSER - Devices, systems, and methods for high capacity degassing of dissolved gases and gas bubbles from fluid such as a dialysate are provided. The devices, systems, and methods can include a degassing vessel with at least two degassing chambers. The fluid can be degassed in a first degassing chamber and recirculated through a second recirculating degassing chamber to remove a desired amount of gas such as carbon dioxide. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330873 | PLASMA/CELL CONCENTRATOR APPARATUS AND METHODS - Plasma/cell concentrator apparatus and methods are described herein for concentrating constituents from a fluid. Generally, a volume of the fluid may be urged from a first reservoir to a second reservoir through a fluid channel and a volume of desiccant for mixing with the fluid may be introduced to create a mixture. This fluid and desiccant mixture may be passed between the first and second reservoirs until one or more components from the fluid are absorbed by the desiccant. After mixing, the fluid may be withdrawn through a withdrawal channel which is in fluid communication with the fluid channel while preventing the desiccant from passing into the withdrawal channel. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330874 | Multicolumn Blood Plasma Immunomodulating Agents Rebalancing System - Generally, a blood plasma immunomodulating agent rebalancing system. In particular, a blood plasma sTNFR and cytokine rebalancing system and methods of rebalancing sTNFR and cytokines in the blood plasma of a subject during plasmapheresis. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330875 | Filter and Frame Apparatus and Method of Use - Provided is a filter apparatus, comprising two or more filter cartridges having a first end with an inlet and screen and a second end with an outlet and screen, and walls to contain a filter media held in a housing for holding the two or more filter cartridges in about the same orientation, and an attachment clamp connected to the housing. Also provided is a housing for holding two or more filter cartridges in about the same orientation and a method of using the filter apparatus and housing. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330876 | ASPIRATOR HEAD ADAPTOR - A suction head adaptor suitable for collecting fluid and blood during a surgical operation is provided. The suction head adaptor includes a first end and a second end opposite from the first end. The suction head adaptor may have a conical structure at the first end with a first aperture positioned at a center of the conical structure. A tube extends from the first aperture toward the second end and has a second aperture at the second end, allowing fluid to flow from the first aperture to the second aperture through the tube. An absorbent material such as a gauze can be provided within the conical structure. A splash guard can be provided on the tube to prevent splashing during suction, and ridges can be provided on the tube at the second end to allow the suction head adaptor to be inserted into a suction tube connected to an aspirator. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330877 | In-Joint Sensor For A Surgical Fluid Management Pump System - An in-joint pump and control device comprising a pump and an in-joint sensor. The pump is configured to convey fluid to a body joint surgical site. The pump has an algorithm associated therewith to make calculations and to assist in controlling the operation of the pump. The in-joint sensor is operatively associated with the pump by at least a communication member. The in-joint sensor comprises a sheath, an integration member attached to the sheath, a pressure sensor connected to the integration member, and a temperature sensor adjacent the sheath. The pressure sensor is adapted to provide pressure information to the pump via the communication member. The temperature sensor is also adapted to provide temperature information to the pump via the communication member. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330878 | FLUID DISPENSER - A fluid dispensing device is provided for dispensing a measured amount of fluid into a living organism. The device includes a rigid fluid reservoir closed by a septum for use in a fluid dispensing device for dispensing a measured amount of fluid into a living organism, wherein the device has a main housing enclosing the operative components of the device, the said fluid reservoir located within the main housing, an injection assembly including a needle, and a trigger mechanism. The needle has a first end adapted to piercing the septum and pushing the septum into the reservoir so that the septum acts as a piston, expelling the fluid through the needle, and a second end adapted to injecting the fluid into the living organism. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330879 | CRADLE FOR AN INFUSION PUMP UNIT - Disclosed is a cradle for an infusion pump unit. The cradle has a proximal side and a distal side, and the distal side has an infusion pump unit attachment structure for attaching an initially separate infusion pump unit. The cradle includes a cradle base, a flow channel for a liquid drug, and a pierceable septum. The pierceable septum covers an opening of the flow channel and seals the flow channel. An inner piercing core of the pierceable septum is movably mounted with respect to the cradle base. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330880 | Drug Delivery Device with Container Access System and Related Method of Assembly - Drug delivery devices and related methods of assembly are disclosed. The drug delivery device may include a container including a wall with an interior surface and a seal member with an end surface. The interior surface of the wall and the end surface of the seal member may define a reservoir filled with a drug. A fluid pathway assembly may be connected to the container and include an overmold member that covers a length of a container access needle and which defines an enclosed space with the seal member. The overmold member may be moveable relative to the seal member to carry the container access needle between a storage position, where a point of the container access needle is disposed exterior to the reservoir, and a delivery position, where the point extends through the end surface of the seal member into the reservoir. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330881 | FAST OCCLUSION DETECTION IN INFUSION DEVICES - A method for detecting an occlusion in a fluidic channel of an infusion device that includes flowing a fluid within the fluidic channel during a first period of time in which a flow rate of the fluid is set to a first flow rate; pausing, the flow rate for a second period of time; measuring, a first pressure at a location along the fluidic channel during the second period of time; increasing, after measuring the first pressure, the flow rate to a second flow rate; pausing, the flow rate for a fourth period of time; measuring, after pausing the flow rate, a second pressure at the location during the fourth period of time; computing, at a processor, a difference between the first and second pressures; and in accordance with a determination that the magnitude of the difference satisfies the threshold, providing an indication, of a presence of the occlusion. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330882 | INTUITIVE USER INTERFACE FEATURES AND RELATED FUNCTIONALITY FOR A THERAPY DELIVERY SYSTEM - Disclosed is a method of controlling operation of a medical device that regulates delivery of a fluid medication to a user. The method receives meter-generated values that are indicative of a physiological characteristic of the user, and are produced in response to operation of an analyte meter device. The method obtains sensor-generated values that are indicative of the physiological characteristic of the user, and are produced in response to operation of a continuous analyte sensor device, different than the analyte meter device. The medical device is operated in different modes when: a valid meter-generated value is available; a valid meter-generated value is unavailable and a current sensor-generated value satisfies first quality criteria; or a valid meter-generated value is unavailable and the current sensor-generated value satisfies second quality criteria but does not satisfy the first quality criteria. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330883 | ANALYTE SENSOR QUALITY MEASURES AND RELATED THERAPY ACTIONS FOR AN AUTOMATED THERAPY DELIVERY SYSTEM - Disclosed is a method of controlling operation of a medical device that regulates delivery of a fluid medication to a user. The method obtains a current sensor-generated value that is indicative of a physiological characteristic of the user, and is produced in response to operation of a continuous analyte sensor device. The method continues by: calculating a sensor quality metric that indicates reliability and trustworthiness of the current sensor-generated value; adjusting, in response to the calculated sensor quality metric, therapy actions of the medical device to configure a quality-specific operating mode of the medical device; managing generation of user alerts at the medical device in response to the calculated sensor quality metric; and regulating delivery of the fluid medication from the medical device, in accordance with the current sensor-generated value and the quality-specific operating mode of the medical device. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330884 | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IMPLANTABLE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS - An implantable emergency management drug delivery system configured to deliver a medicament to reverse the effects of a drug overdose. The implantable emergency management drug delivery system including an implantable infusion pump configured to infuse a first medicament, and an emergency handling device having at least one physiological sensor configured to monitor a condition of a patient for a possibility of an overdose from the first medicament, a communication module configured to communicate the possibility of an overdose to the implantable infusion pump, and an implantable medicament delivery mechanism configured to deliver a second medicament to reduce one or more adverse physiological effects of the first medicament. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330885 | PRE-CONNECTED ANALYTE SENSORS - Pre-connected analyte sensors are provided. A pre-connected analyte sensor includes a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor. The sensor carrier includes a substrate configured for mechanical coupling of the sensor to testing, calibration, or wearable equipment. The sensor carrier also includes conductive contacts for electrically coupling sensor electrodes to the testing, calibration, or wearable equipment. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330886 | SAFETY SYRINGE - A safety syringe includes an outer barrel having a receiving groove located on an inner surface of a rear end thereof between a first annular flange and a second annular flange, an inner barrel having a needle mount located on a front end thereof and a positioning portion adjacent to the needle mount, and a plunger axially movably inserted into the inside of the inner barrel. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330887 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRECISION DOSE DELIVERY - Disclosed herein are devices and methods for delivering a predetermined volume of a drug substance or other product including a fluid. An exemplary device may include a body configured to receive a drug substance therein, and a plunger rod disposed at least partially inside the body to distally move a stopper in the body. The device may include a component configured to regulate distal movement of the plunger rod in a priming step and in a subsequent delivery step, so that the device may be accurately primed and may accurately dispense a predetermined volume of a drug substance. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330888 | DOSE DETECTION SYSTEM MODULE FOR A MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE - Dose detection systems for medication delivery devices are described. One is a module for removable attachment to a dose button of a medication delivery device. A device with a dose detection system is also disclosed. The module includes a processor and at least one measurement sensor operably coupled to the processor and configured to detect the positon of a sensed component within the delivery device. Medication identification system may also be provided with an identification sensor and a light guide member. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330889 | MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A monitoring system comprises: | 2021-10-28 |
20210330890 | Injection Device - An injection device is disclosed wherein a dose can be set by rotating a dose setting member, whereby a push button is elevated from one end of the device a distance proportional to the set dose from a position fixed relative to the housing, and wherein the set dose can then be injected by pressing the push button back to its non-elevated position, through which motion a screw will move approximately the same distance or a smaller distance. The invention provides a method of reducing the dose force and/or the push-button movement during injection. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330891 | DOSE DETECTION MODULE FOR A MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a dose detection system and method for a medication delivery device. The dose detection system may include a dosing component attached to an actuator and rotationally and axially moveable relative to a coupling component attached to a dose setting member. The dose detection system may further comprise a module including an electronic sensor operative to detect a relative rotation of the coupling component and the dosing component to detect a dose delivered by the medication delivery device. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330892 | DOSE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INJECTABLE-DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE - The invention relates to a dose control system configured for an injectable drug delivery device. The device comprises a disk-shaped diametral single-dipole magnet ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210330893 | AUTO INJECTOR WITH AUTOMATIC RIGID NEEDLE SHIELD REMOVER - An auto injector for delivery of a medicament is disclosed. The auto injector comprises a housing, a syringe holder configured to receive a syringe; a first drive module adapted to move the syringe holder relatively to the housing; and a rigid needle shield remover comprising a first part adapted for separating a rigid needle shield from the syringe. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330894 | MEDICAL NEEDLE - A medical needle includes a needle portion ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210330895 | MEDICAL NEEDLE - To provide a medical needle capable of preventing malfunction of a movement mechanism at the time of use, and improving safety even further. A medical needle | 2021-10-28 |
20210330896 | COMBINED NEEDLE AND CANNULA - A device for performing injections in a patient includes a syringe holder with a needle guard, a cannula extending from the syringe holder, a needle slidably disposed over the cannula, and a slider on the syringe holder. The cannula has a blunt tip and a cannula length, and the needle has a sharp tip and a needle length that is shorter than the cannula length. The slider is coupled with the needle and is configured to slide the needle along the cannula from an extended position, in which the sharp tip of the needle is located at or immediately adjacent the blunt tip of the cannula, to a retracted position, in which the sharp tip is housed within the needle guard of the syringe holder. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330897 | Visual-Assisted Insertion Device - A visual-assisted insertion device for ensuring accurate and repeatable needle insertion into the human body regardless of skill or training. A user of the visual-assisted insertion device may accurately perform inter-organ needle insertion by determining a desired needle-insertion point on an ultrasound display screen, wherein the insertion point and angle of the needle is automatically calculated and mechanically adjusted to correspond to the desired needle-insertion point. Accordingly, unsuccessful inter-organ needle insertion is minimized through a handheld, visual-assisted insertion device which simplifies the inter-organ needle insertion process. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330898 | LEAK-RESISTANT VAPORIZER DEVICE - Vaporizer cartridges and vaporizer apparatuses, and methods for making, using and delivering vapor to a user, that are leak-resistant for use with cannabinoids. In particular, described herein are leak-resistant vaporizer cartridges and apparatuses adapted for use with oil-based vaporizable materials including | 2021-10-28 |
20210330899 | ULTRASONIC NEBULIZER - An ultrasonic nebulizer is provided that has a liquid chamber to receive a liquid. A piezoceramic transducer is attached to one end of the liquid chamber. The piezoceramic has an orifice to allow the liquid inside the chamber to exit. A plunger movably and sealbly is inserted into the liquid chamber from its other end, which is moved by a moving mechanism to push the liquid out of the liquid chamber. The plunger forms a small liquid droplet on the surface of the piezoceramic. Oscillation of the piezoceramic at megahertz frequencies results in atomization and formation of small droplets from the surface of the sessile droplet. The present nebulizer is a total consumption nebulizer, since all its droplets are substantially within 2 to 5 microns, which is the size range to penetrate into the lunges of a user. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330900 | TARGETED ADMINISTRATION TO THE OROPHARYNX OF VISCOUS OR DRY POWDER FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND RELATED CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS (EoE) - Embodiments of the application involve a formulation of Fluticasone Propionate in the form of a suspension, gel or dry powder comprising Fluticasone Propionate, Fluticasone Furoate, Micronized Fluticasone Propionate or Micronized Fluticasone Furoate or other corticosteroids. Additional pharmaceutical components of the formulation may allow for the adherence and duration of the active ingredient to the inflamed esophageal tissues. The resulting medication formulation is then targeted with a drug delivery device and applied directly to the oropharynx bypassing the oral cavity altogether. The medication then flows down the back of the throat to the esophagus. By passing the oral cavity prevents the corticosteroid drug from being absorbed into the bloodstream through oral cavity tissues, helping to prevent harmful side effects. Additional side effects are avoided by using the medication Fluticasone, which exhibits exceptionally low gastrointestinal absorption. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330901 | Systems and Methods to Administer Pharmaceuticals - Various aspects of this disclosure relate to containers, devices, and methods to administer single doses of pharmaceutical agents. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330902 | SYSTEM FOR GRAVITY INCLUSION OF POWDER INTO A MEDICAL DELIVERY FLOW STREAM - A method and apparatus deliver dry, flowable hemostatic powder into a gas flow stream by gravity delivery within a body of the apparatus. The hemostatic powder is then carried with the gas out of the apparatus into an elongated delivery tube inserted into a patient. Delivery of the powder into the gas flow stream creates a bolus of powder and air which becomes more uniformly distributed as it passes through the elongated delivery tube. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330903 | Multiple Dose Nasal Spray of Naloxone - A multiple dose Naloxone spray dosage form provides a container having two or more unit doses of Naloxone or a salt thereof in a liquid that is delivered by a metered dosage spray pump. In different embodiments, ten or more, 3-500, and 10-500 unit doses are provided in the container. The metered dosage spray pump delivers 50 to about 200 μL of Naloxone solution per spray, preferably, 100 μL per spray. Each unit dose contains about 0.5 mg to 12 mg of Naloxone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, preferably, about 2 mg to 4 mg thereof in the delivered spray. A stable pharmaceutically acceptable composition of Naloxone is used in the multiple dose Naloxone spray dosage form. A method of treatment of opioid overdose involves administration of multiple doses using the multiple dose Naloxone spray dosage form. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330904 | INHALERS AS WELL AS PROTECTIVE DEVICE AND BREATH INDICATOR - An inhaler with a protective device for protecting the inhaler against removal or replacement of the cartridge, having a readiness indicator for displaying a not-ready-to-trigger state or a ready-to-trigger state, and a breath indicator. Also, an inhaler with an insert for putting the inhaler into a ready-to-trigger state and/or for breaking a tamper-proof seal. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330905 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EARLY DETECTION OF VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA - The present invention provides an apparatus for detection of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) in a patient, the apparatus comprising: an endotracheal tube; at least two non-selective electrode contacts located in proximity to each other within the endotracheal tube, the contacts lacking any structural feature or component that particularly recognizes a chemical or biological species; an electrical subsystem that is capable of generating, receiving and processing electrical signals; wiring for connecting each of the electrode contacts with the electrical subsystem; and tubing for insulating the wiring from any sputum material that is introduced into the endotracheal tube by the patient. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330906 | Respiratory Expellant Containment Pad - A respiratory expellant containment pad including a base layer and a containment layer on a first side of the base layer. The containment layer is configured to contain respiratory expellant from a wearer of the containment pad. An adhesive layer on a second side of the base layer is opposite to the containment layer. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330907 | GAS EVACUATING PATIENT INTERFACE - A patient interface for use in delivering a flow of a breathing gas to an airway of a patient includes an inner mask having an inner cushion with an inward curving inner sealing portion that is structured to sealingly engage the face of the patient, and an outer mask coupled to the inner mask. The outer mask has an outer cushion with an outward curving outer sealing portion that is structured to sealingly engage the face of the patient completely around, and outward from, the inner sealing portion of the inner mask. The inner mask is sized and configured to define a positive pressure cavity for receiving the flow of breathing gas and convey the flow to the airway of the patient. The outer mask is sized and configured to define a negative pressure cavity that encompasses the inner mask and capture any gases escaping the inner mask. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330908 | NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE DEVICES AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein are negative air pressure devices and uses thereof. In particular, provided herein are negative air pressure devices that modulate CO | 2021-10-28 |
20210330909 | BLOWER FOR BREATHING APPARATUS - This invention relates to a blower for a breathing apparatus. The blower comprising a bottom support with a stub axle, a top support with a stub axle, a motor core comprising a motor stator and rotor, and an impeller coupled to the motor core via a shaft, the shaft is rotatably coupled at a first end to the stub axle on the top support and at a second end via the stub axle on the bottom support. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330910 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING HYPERAROUSAL DISORDER - Systems or apparatus may be configured with method(s) for hyperarousal disorder such as for determining settings that control respiratory therapy for slowing a patients breathing. They may be configured to determine an interim target breathing rate less than a current spontaneous rate. They may be configured to derive target inspiratory time and expiratory times based on the interim target breathing rate. They may be configured to compute, with first function(s), a parameter set for generating a variable treatment pressure waveform based on target inspiratory/expiratory times. They may be configured to determine pressure settings by generating the waveform with the computed parameter set and second function(s). They may be configured to reduce the interim target breathing rate in response to a subsequent spontaneous breathing rate slowing down toward the interim target rate. They may be configured to generate feedback such as graphics/sound to provide information to promote slowing of breathing. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330911 | COLLAPSIBLE HEALTHCARE BARRIER DEVICE - A collapsible healthcare barrier device may be moveable between collapsed and erected positions. The device may include a left side panel, a front panel, a right side panel, and a top panel. The left side panel is hingedly connected to the left side of the front panel. The right side panel is hingedly connected to the right side of the front panel. The top panel is hingedly connected to the top of the front panel. The front panel includes at least one passageway through which a health care provider may extend his or her hands and arms to render care to a patient. The top panel may include a left lip member and a right lip member. A back flap may be hingedly connected to the rear of the top panel. The back flap may include a left wing member and a right wing member. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330912 | FACE MASKS WITH FILTERS, FACE PLATE FOR USE WITH FACE MASKS, AND TREATMENT METHODS - An adapter for retrofitting filters to face masks. Filters welded to the mask. A spacer allowing a check valve to operate. A method of providing oxygen and/or a nebulizing treatment to a patient is disclosed. Modifications to a mask may include: adding nose cushion to increase conformance of the mask to facial features; covering breathing ports with viral/bacterial filters; and adding desiccant material to capture moisture accumulation. A face plate fitted over and working in conjunction with a mask which pushes the mask against a user's facial features to assure a better fit. Straps are disposed on the face plate, rather than on the mask. The face plate may provide or comprise: filter protection from user contact, strap locking features, and a nebulizer cutout. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330913 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING RESPIRATORY THERAPY - Methods and apparatus involve generation of an anti-infection therapy. The method/apparatus may include a controller controlling setting of a respiratory flow therapy device for the therapy. The controller may compute a target flow rate profile for a patient using a margin function, such that the target flow rate profile, according to the margin function, exceeds a minimum inspiratory flow rate profile of the patient's inspiration. The controller may control setting the respiratory flow therapy device to generate a flow of air to a patient interface according to the target flow rate profile, where the generation may be in synchrony with a sensed parameter that is indicative of a breathing cycle of the patient. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330914 | CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF A VENTILATOR - A ventilator, comprising: a manual resuscitator; a motor; a compression plate that is mechanically coupled to the motor, wherein operation of the motor causes the compression plate to periodically compress the manual resuscitator against a resuscitator plate; and one or more operational parameter adjustment controls, wherein operation of the motor is adjusted in response to a value of a particular operational parameter being changed using the one or more operational parameter adjustment controls. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330915 | MOUTHPIECE CONNECTOR AND BREATHING SYSTEM - A mouthpiece, the mouthpiece is made of a conformable material and has a breathing cavity extending there through. The mouthpiece has a pair of teeth slots for holding the mouthpiece between teeth and an ergonomic shape that seals with lips. The mouthpiece is a connector that allows for easy attachment of a breathing tube. The mouthpiece can be combined with various tubes, valves and filters to create a variety of breathing systems. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330916 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE CAMERA APPARATUS - The present invention relates generally to a method and device for creating a camera-visualizing system for both immediately viewing and documenting/storing placement of an endotracheal tube and reviewing position during an operation or otherwise, while the patient is still intubated. This invention's embodiments include an entirely disposable system with light source and camera, placed via a circuit tube which connects to the endotracheal tube and ventilator tubing in a Y-shaped fashion, with optional introduction of suction catheter in the same camera tube or separately. The system's ability to house the camera allow a cleaner and more concise, convenient environment compared to alternatives. Ability to record data, either using camera photographs or videos, as well as transfer this to become part of a temporary or permanent medical record including electronic medical record, is noted. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330917 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING AIRWAY PATENCY - An endotracheal tube airway patency system and method are provided. The system includes an endotracheal tube having a tube body having a proximal end, a distal end, an inner surface, a distal opening disposed at the distal end of the tube body, a proximal opening disposed at the proximal end of the tube body, and an airflow-effacing surface disposed within the tube body. The airflow-effacing surface includes a telescoping inner sleeve configured to be removed from the endotracheal tube body. The system further includes a tool for removal of the telescoping internal sleeve from the endotracheal tube body. The tool includes an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end; a handle located at the proximal end of the elongated body; and at least one extension member disposed at the distal end of the elongated body. The at least one extension member is configured to couple to the telescoping internal sleeve for removal of the telescoping internal sleeve from the endotracheal tube body. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330918 | INTUBATION CHAMBER - An intubation chamber comprising a vertical member that comprises at least one arm port, an enclosure member comprising at least one access port; and a transparent angled member coupled to the vertical member and the enclosure member, said at least one arm port to allow access to intubate a patient. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330919 | INTUBATING AIRWAY FOR BRONCHOSCOPIC TRACHEAL INTUBATIONS - One aspect of the present disclosure can include an intubating airway. The intubating airway can include a first component ( | 2021-10-28 |
20210330920 | Oro-nasal Inhalation Plethysmography Mask Exposure System - In at least one embodiment, a system includes an inhalation source; a plenum in fluid communication with the inhalation source; at least one challenge plethysmography mask in fluid communication with the plenum, for each challenge plethysmography mask including a mask having a cavity to receive at least a nose of a test animal, a delivery conduit in fluid communication with the plenum and the cavity of the mask, at least one exhaust conduit in fluid communication with the cavity of the mask and the plenum, and a pressure sensor attached to the mask to measure pressure within the cavity of the mask; at least one processor in electrical communication with the at least one pressure sensor, the processor configured to process an output signal of the pressure sensor into respiratory data for each test animal during an exposure study; and an exhaust system in fluid communication with the plenum. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330921 | RESPIRATORY MASK - A patient interface is configured to deliver pressurized breathable gas to a patient's airways and includes a flexible cushion forming at least a portion of a plenum chamber. A pair of flexible receptacles are integrally formed with the flexible cushion and are formed on opposite lateral sides of the flexible cushion. Each flexible receptacle includes an inner wall that forms an opening configured to receive an air delivery tube and an outer wall that is radially offset from the inner wall. The outer wall extends laterally beyond the inner wall on a posterior side of the flexible receptacle and does not extend laterally beyond the inner wall on an anterior side of the flexible receptacle. The patient interface further includes a gas washout vent, a support structure that is attached to and is more rigid than the flexible cushion, and a pair of headgear connectors located on opposing lateral sides of the support structure. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330922 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE ORONASAL APPARATUS - A negative pressure surgical apparatus. The apparatus includes a mask configured to cover a portion of the face of a patient and including a first port and an instrument port. The first port is configured to draw negative pressure from between the mask and the face of the patient. The instrument port is configured to receive a medical instrument therethrough and form a seal therewith. The instrument port is positioned on the mask so as to permit surgery at a surgical site. | 2021-10-28 |
20210330923 | RESPIRATORY MASK SYSTEM - A respiratory mask system comprising a mask interface comprising a frame for a headgear assembly. The frame comprises a body comprising a first surface and a substantially opposing second surface. The body further comprises a gas inlet and optionally an outlet vent. The gas inlet may be substantially elliptical in shape. The frame may comprise a recessed region for receiving a yoke of a headgear assembly to attach the headgear to the mask interface. The respiratory mask system may also comprise a yoke for attaching to the frame. | 2021-10-28 |