51st week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150359967 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A drug delivery device for administering a drug is presented having a body adapted to retain a cartridge containing a drug, at least one electrical unit and a port for electrically contacting the electrical unit, an adapter for attaching an injection needle to the drug delivery device, a safety mechanism arranged to prevent contacting the electrical unit through the port whilst an injection needle is in fluid communication with the cartridge and arranged to prevent establishing a fluid communication between an injection needle and the cartridge whilst the port is configured to allow contacting the electrical unit. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359968 | Electronic Module and Drug Delivery Device - The invention relates to an electronic module for recording information of a drug delivery device, the electronic module comprising at least one connector, wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of the drug delivery device and wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of a computer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a drug delivery device, comprising a port for connecting to the connector of the electronic module. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359969 | Syringe - A syringe includes a monolithic barrel ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150359970 | ASSEMBLY FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - An assembly for a drug delivery device is provided, wherein the assembly comprises an actuator which is configured to perform a setting movement in order to set a dose and which is configured to perform a dispense movement in order to dispense a dose and a piston rod which is configured to be moved in a distal direction in order to dispense a dose, and a snap feature which is configured to snap into engagement with the piston rod. The snap feature may be configured to inhibit a dispense movement of the actuator and/or a setting movement of the actuator when a maximum amount of medication has been delivered. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359971 | Drive Assembly, Drive Component and Drug Delivery Device - A drive assembly ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150359972 | SYRINGE CAP REMOVING DEVICE - A syringe cap removing device of the present invention includes a seat, a main body, and a clamp. The main body is detachably disposed on the seat with an end and. The clamp is disposed on an end of the main body opposite to the seat. The clamp defines a clamping space for clamping a syringe clamp. Thus, the clamp can be positioned on the seat or be detached from the seat for held by hand so that the present invention helps user remove the syringe cap without touching it directly. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359973 | SAFE CANNULATION DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS - Methods and devices for use and handling of intravenous and/or subcutaneous needles, and, more particularly, to safety devices for shielding needles or other sharp articles or devices that present a safety hazard are disclosed. In an embodiment, a needle protective sheath can include a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls joining the top and bottom walls. A finger shield extends from the top wall at a front opening of the sheath and is attached to the top wall by a hinge portion. The finger shield can be rotated about the hinge portion to block the front opening so as to secure a needle within the sheath. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359974 | FOLDING PANEL NEEDLE GUARD - A folding panel needle guard comprises front and rear panels coupled together at hinges, a collar attached to the front panels at hinges, a guard base element coupled to the rear panels at hinges, a hub and a spring to unfold and lock the front and rear panels in a co-linear needle shielded configuration. The folding panel needle guard is mountable to a needle or syringe assembly. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359975 | Injection needle and Method of Making Same - An improved injection needle is made by swaging the proximal end of a standard gauge hypodermic needle. This results in both a smaller outside diameter, which lessens the initial injection pain, and a smaller inside diameter, which slows the flow of medication. The swaged proximal end also has a greater wall thickness than standard gauge needles with a larger inside diameter. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359976 | MEDICAL INFUSION FLUID HEAT EXCHANGE APPARATUS AND WARMING SYSTEMS - Apparatus for warming medical infusion fluids includes a heat pipe ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150359977 | MEDICINE INJECTION DEVICE - In a medicament dispensing device ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150359978 | Medicament Delivery Device - A metered droplet medicament delivery device for delivering metered doses of medicament includes a proximal part and a distal part having opposite distal and proximal ends; a medicament container with a movable stopper; and a dose delivery mechanism that includes a plunger rod, operably arranged to act on the stopper. The proximal and distal parts are releasably connectable to each other. The proximal part includes a medicament container holder accommodating the medicament container, and the distal part includes the dose delivery mechanism. A plunger rod positioning member is engageable with a proximal end of the plunger rod and with a proximal area of the distal part for positioning the plunger rod in a longitudinal direction in relation to the proximal area. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359979 | HYDROGEN MOLECULE THERAPY APPARATUS AND HYDROGEN MOLECULE THERAPY METHOD - A hydrogen molecule therapy apparatus includes: a hydrogen molecule-containing gas generating unit which is configured to generate a hydrogen molecule-containing gas containing hydrogen molecule; a hydrogen molecule-containing mist generating unit which is configured to generate a hydrogen molecule-containing mist containing hydrogen molecule; and an outputting unit which is configured to simultaneously output the hydrogen molecule-containing gas generated by the hydrogen molecule-containing gas generating unit, and the hydrogen molecule-containing mist generated by the hydrogen molecule-containing mist generating unit. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359980 | AEROSOLIZATION DEVICE - An aerosol transfer device for medical aerosol generators comprises a body, fluidically coupled to a nebulizer and to a patient interface. An ambient air intake is formed into a lower body. The body is shaped and configured to optimize mixing of ambient air from the ambient air intake and the aerosol generated by the nebulizer, resulting in the formation of an aerosol plume having optimum characteristics for delivery of the aerosol to the patient's pulmonary system, such as the central or deep lung regions. The shape and dimensions of the body are further designed to minimize aerosol deposition, thus improving delivery efficiency. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359981 | AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE - An aerosol delivery system is disclosed that is a single-use (disposable) continuous nebulizer system designed for use with mechanically ventilated patients to aerosolize medications for inhalation with a general purpose nebulizer, or for connection with devices usable in endoscopic procedures. The system separates the liquid reservoir from the nebulization process taking place either at the adapter hub, where it fits into an endotracheal tube (ETT), or a gas humidifier, where the aerosol may treat a gas used in an endoscopic procedure, with a multi-lumen tube configured to nebulize liquid and air at its distal end. The refillable liquid reservoir is mounted away from the immediate treatment zone, avoiding orientation issues associated with other types of nebulizers having a self-contained reservoir. The system can produce aerosols having a wide range of droplet sizes, depending upon central lumen diameter, with values of MMAD that range from 4 to 30 μm. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359982 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTRA-PULMONARY PERCUSSIVE VENTILATION INTEGRATED WITH A VENTILATOR - The present disclosure pertains to a ventilation therapy system configured to control a pressure or flow generator to apply an intra-pulmonary percussive ventilation therapy regime to a pressurized flow of breathable gas during baseline ventilation therapy. The ventilation therapy system is configured to automatically control the pressurized flow of breathable gas. The system may automatically control an extent of hyperinflation during IPPV in a subject. The system is configured such that therapy set points, alarm settings, and/or other factors are automatically adjusted during the application of IPPV relative to the set points and alarm settings during baseline ventilation therapy. In some embodiments, the system comprises one or more of a pressure or flow generator, a subject interface, one or more sensors, one or more processors, a user interface, electronic storage, and/or other components. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359983 | Ventilation method and control of a ventilator based on same - The invention provides an improved ventilation method and method for controlling a ventilator apparatus in accordance with same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of controlling a ventilator apparatus comprising the steps of placing a ventilator in a mode capable of adjusting airway pressure (P) and time (T), monitoring expiratory gas flow, analyzing the expiratory gas flow over time (T) to establish an expiratory gas flow pattern, and setting and/or adjusting a low time (T | 2015-12-17 |
20150359984 | MOUTHPIECE - Mouthpiece ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150359985 | MOUTHPIECE - Mouthpiece ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150359986 | CUSHIONING STRUCTURE - A cushion assembly for use with a respiratory mask includes a bladder filled with the combination of a gel having a first indentation hardness and a gel having a second indentation hardness. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359987 | PATIENT INTERFACE SYSTEMS - A patient interface system for delivery of a supply of air at positive pressure to the entrance of a patient's airways for treatment of sleep disordered breathing includes an air delivery tube connected to a flexible portion of a plenum; a vent structure having sufficient rigidity to support its own weight under gravity and/or not to block or fold under tube movement or tube drag; and a patient interface structure. The patient interface structure includes a seal forming structure arranged on a top portion of the plenum; and a seal positioning and stabilizing structure connected to a flexible portion of the plenum. The seal-forming structure is substantially decoupled from a tube drag force. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359988 | Nasally Mounted Respiratory Mask - A novel gas delivery mask and associated method of use. A main mask body mounts features intended to deliver pressurized gas to a users nostrils. A base provided. Two nostril inserts are attached to the base (either directly or through other components). The nostril inserts deliver gas to the user's nostrils. A separate sealing structure surrounds the two nostril inserts. This sealing structure includes a channel connected (directly or indirectly) to the mask and a removable soft seal placed in the channel. The soft seal is made of a pliable material that provides a gas seal and some mild adhesive properties. The mild adhesive properties allow the material to stick to both the channel and the user's skin. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359989 | HUMIDIFIER HEATER BASE - A humidifier heater base assembly is disclosed for use in a humidifier which is used for heating and humidifying a flow of respiratory gases supplied to a user. The assembly preferably includes a heater plate having a thermally conductive portion and a perimeter portion around the perimeter of the heater plate, and a resilient member having an inner part attached to the perimeter portion. An outer part of the resilient member is adapted to provide a resilient perimeter flange around at least part and preferably the whole of the perimeter portion. The resilient member is adapted to allow the heater base to be fixed to the humidifier by the resilient perimeter flange in such a manner that the heater plate and the inner part can move relative to the humidifier in a direction substantially transverse to the general plane of the heater plate. At least a portion of the resilient perimeter flange remains stationary relative to the humidifier. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359990 | RESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A respiratory assistance apparatus ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150359991 | SYSTEM FOR IMAGE GUIDED PROCEDURE - A system for supplementing ultrasound image needle guidance with magnetically detected needle position and tissue impedance measurements. The system comprises an ultrasound imaging system with the ultrasound probe being provided with a magnetometric detector for detecting the position of a magnetised needle, cannula, catheter or other tissue-penetrating tool. The tissue penetrating tool is provided with an electrode at or near its tip which is connected to a power source and impedance meter, the impedance measuring circuit being completed by use of a skin electrode or second electrode on the tool so that the electrical impedance of the patient's tissue can be measured. The measured impedance values and the magnetically detected position of the tool are superimposed on the ultrasound image so that the clinician can easily confirm the needle position in relation to the imaged anatomy. The impedance values may be colour-coded or charted alongside or superimposed on the position or track of the needle as displayed on the ultrasound image. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359992 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - According to an embodiment, an electronic device includes, for example, an indicator, a sensor, and circuitry. The indicator is configured to notifying a user by using at least one of a sound and vibration. The sensor is configured to detect first information regarding a body of a user, the first information possibly subject to disturbance during notifying by the indicator. The circuitry is configured to replace the first information during notifying by the indicator with second information different from the first information. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359993 | Bathroom Performance System - The present invention is a device removably mounted on or within the vicinity of a bathroom toilet configured to assist paruretics with performance and a method for using the same. The device includes a housing enclosing a detection assembly therein having a motion sensor, a microprocessor, and a speaker system having a digital-to-analog converter, an amplifier and a speaker. The motion sensor is configured to detect a presence of a user within a general vicinity, wherein detection of the presence of a user prompts the motion sensor to transmit a digital signal to the microprocessor. Upon receipt of the digital signal, the microprocessor is configured to retrieve a digital recording file from a computer storage and transmit the digital recording file to the speaker system to drive the speaker. The digital recording file includes a continuous sound to alleviate stress of a user and promote bathroom performance. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359994 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly includes a catheter attached to a connector and a package. The catheter has a proximal end sized for insertion into a bladder though a urethra and a distal end opposite of the proximal end. The connector is attached to the distal end of the catheter. The package is sized to receive the catheter and the connector, with the package including an opening sized for removal of the catheter and the connector from the package. A tab is placed over the opening of the package to seal the catheter and the connector inside of the package. An extractor has a first portion connected to the tab and a second portion coupled to the catheter proximal of the connector. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359995 | Over-the-Needle Catheter Insert - The present disclosure is directed to an over-the-needle (OTN) catheter assembly having a structural member configured therein. The OTN catheter assembly includes a catheter coaxially mounted onto a needle. In one embodiment, the structural member includes a coil insert that is embedded into an interior wall of the catheter, thereby preventing kinking of the catheter when being inserted within a patient. In another embodiment, the structural member may be a separate and removable coil insert that is inserted into the catheter after the OTN catheter assembly has been placed in a targeted site within the patient and the needle is removed. In a further embodiment, the structural member may be a separate and removable solid insert having a blunt distal end that is inserted into the catheter after the OTN catheter assembly has been placed in a targeted site within the patient and the needle is removed. Thus, the structural member is capable of advancing the catheter to one or more targeted sites within the patient, if desired, without causing further discomfort to the patient. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359996 | CATHETER HAVING A TAPERED STRUCTURE AND BALLOON FORMED ABOVE A LOWER DRAINAGE HOLE - A indwelling or Foley catheter is provided that has a tapered structure. In an aspect, the catheter includes an elongated cylindrical body having a proximal end configured to lie inside the bladder when inserted into the urinary tract and a distal end configured to extend outside the urinary tract, wherein an outer diameter of the proximal end is larger than an outer diameter of the distal end. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359997 | DIRECT CONNECT FLUSH SYSTEM - A medical device may include a handle housing having a side wall defining an interior space and proximal and distal apertures extending through the side wall, an elongated outer sheath, an elongated inner member, a proximal flush port disposed within the interior space and in fluid communication with the elongated inner member, and a distal flush port disposed within the interior space and in fluid communication with the elongated outer sheath. A control knob may be rotated to move the distal flush port within the interior space. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359998 | INFUSION CATHETER WITH GUIDEWIRE VALVING - The present disclosure relates to a PTA (percutaneous transluminal angioplasty) balloon catheter, preferably high pressure type, optionally introducible as an over the wire catheter. The catheter possess the attribute of injecting fluid to the treated site through a dedicated opening proximal to the balloon member, for introduction of fluids such as contrast enhancing material and/or medication. In some embodiments, a single lumen is used, at least in part, both for fluids transfer and dispersion (“infusion”) as well as for guide wire passage. In some such embodiments, a valve mechanism is used to sustain selective operability of the lumen so that fluids will disperse mostly or solely through the proximal dispersion opening rather than the guide wire distal exit opening. | 2015-12-17 |
20150359999 | Needle Hub for Over-the-Needle Catheter - The present disclosure is directed to an over-the-needle (OTN) catheter assembly having an improved needle hub. The OTN catheter assembly includes a catheter defining a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end. A needle having a proximal end and a distal end is configured within the lumen of the catheter. The needle hub is configured with the proximal end of the needle and includes a bore defined therethrough. The needle hub also includes at least one cavity extending from the bore to an exterior surface of the needle hub. Thus, the needle extends at least partially through the bore of the needle hub such that the needle is exposed via the cavity from the exterior surface of the needle hub so as to engage a nerve stimulator apparatus. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360000 | CATHETER HAVING AN EXPANDABLE LUMEN AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A single or multiple lumen catheter is disclosed which includes an expandable lumen. The expandable lumen is movable from a collapsed or sealed configuration to an open or expanded configuration. In the open configuration, the expandable lumen is dimensioned to receive a guidewire or stylet or facilitate the introduction of fluids into a patient. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360001 | RETRACTION AND ASPIRATION DEVICE FOR TREATING EMBOLISM AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Retraction and aspiration devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward an apparatus for use with a catheter system configured to enable intravascular delivery of an interventional device to a treatment site in a blood vessel. The apparatus can include a housing configured to be releasably coupled to a proximal portion of the catheter system and an actuation mechanism coupled to the housing. The actuation mechanism can include a lever movably coupled to the housing, a locking portion configured to engage a portion of the catheter system, and a pressure source coupled to the housing and the actuation mechanism. Movement of the lever simultaneously activates the pressure source to generate pressure, and moves the locking portion to engage and retract at least a portion of the catheter system. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360002 | TRIPLE COIL CATHETER SUPPORT - A catheter with three distinct compression resistance coils, including a body coil and two pull wire coils, is disclosed. The triple coil system can provide maximal resistance to compression of the catheter's proximal shaft, as well as maximization of the curve angle that the catheter tip can achieve. Additionally, the tri-coil catheter can allow for a lower initial compression load and a more flexible proximal shaft. A gap between the outer diameter of the pull wire and the inner diameter of the pull wire compression coil that is equal to about 10-30% of inner diameter of the pull wire compression coil can provide optimal catheter performance. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360003 | Over-the-Needle Catheter Sleeve - The present disclosure is directed to an over-the-needle (OTN) catheter assembly having a sleeve configured thereon. The catheter includes a body having an outer diameter. The body also includes a proximal end and a distal end and defines a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. A needle is configured within the lumen of the catheter and extends from the proximal end to the distal end. The sleeve is configured around a portion of the outer diameter of the catheter that passes through an insertion site of the catheter. Further, the sleeve includes a length extending from a first end to a second end and is configured to prevent the catheter from collapsing along the length of the sleeve. In addition, the sleeve is configured to prevent leakage from the insertion site of the catheter. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360004 | Over-the-Needle Expandable Catheter - The present disclosure is directed to an over-the-needle (OTN) catheter assembly having an expandable catheter. More specifically, the OTN catheter assembly includes a catheter having an expandable body with a proximal end and a distal end coaxially mounted onto a needle. The body defines a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. Further, the body is expandable between a compressed length and an expanded length. The needle is configured within the lumen of the catheter and has a first length. The first length is longer than the compressed length of the catheter and shorter than the expanded length of the catheter. In addition, the body of the catheter is configured to expand from the compressed length to the expanded length when heat is applied to the catheter such that the distal end of the catheter extends past a distal end of the needle. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360005 | PERIPHERAL INTRAVENOUS CATHETER WITH BELLOWS-TYPE PASSIVE SAFETY SYSTEM IVCBTS - A peripheral intravenous catheter with bellows-type passive safety system IVCBTS, characterized by including: a retractable puncturing cannula ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360006 | POLYMER SCAFFOLD SHEATHS - A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. A sheath pair is placed over the crimped scaffold after crimping to reduce recoil of the crimped polymer scaffold and maintain scaffold-balloon engagement relied on to hold the scaffold to the balloon when the scaffold is being delivered to a target in a body. The sheath pair is removed by a health professional before placing the scaffold within the body. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360007 | MEDICAL BALLOON INCLUDING PLEATS - A balloon for a balloon catheter includes a body section and cone sections. At least one of the cone sections defines a plurality of grooves spaced around the circumference of the cone section. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360008 | MEDICAL BALLOON INCLUDING PLEATS - A balloon for a balloon catheter includes a body section and cone sections. At least one of the cone sections defines a plurality of grooves spaced around the circumference of the cone section. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360009 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL OCCLUSION CROSSOVER DEVICE - Multifunctional occlusion crossover devices include features to improve the crossover balloon occlusion technique used during transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures, for example. The devices include a compliant balloon incorporated with a highly flexible and lubricous sheath system. The balloon is capable of safely occluding from the common iliac artery and down to an access site in the femoral artery. The devices can simplify the CBOT technique and replace multiple devices currently used for the procedure. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360010 | CAROTID SHEATH WITH ENTRY AND TRACKING RAPID EXCHANGE DILATORS AND METHOD OF USE - Dilators and sheaths for use in minimally invasive vascular therapy are disclosed. In some embodiments, the dilators include a slot that accesses a guidewire lumen within the dilator. These slots facilitate rapid exchange of one dilator for another. In another embodiment, a dilator is sufficiently stiff to facilitate entry, but also designed to facilitate placement of the dilator along a tortuous path. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360011 | BLADDER DRUG ELUTING DEVICE - A drug delivery system that can be deployed from a catheter and retained within the bladder for delivery of treatment drug solutions over a period of time. The delivery system includes an inflatable or expandable delivery element that can be collapsed within the catheter tip for navigation into the bladder before being inflated or expanded within the bladder. The inflated or expanded delivery element can engage the bladder walls or sized to be too large to be passed from the bladder such that the delivery element is retained within the bladder after inflation or expansion to administer a treatment drug solution over an extended period of time. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360012 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLED DRUG RELEASE THROUGH DEVICE ORIFICE - A drug delivery device is provided. In an embodiment, the device includes a device body having an elongated drug reservoir lumen, a drug positioned in the drug reservoir lumen, and at least one end plug positioned at an end of the device body, for example inserted in an end of the drug reservoir lumen. The end plug may include an aperture therethough, and the drug delivery device may be configured to release the drug from the drug reservoir lumen through the aperture. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360013 | A TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERING DEVICE - The present invention provides a transdermal drug delivering device which solves the problems that in the prior art, because absorptive force of an outer annular cavity caused by negative pressure is weakened, an application disk is prone to falling off. The transdermal drug delivering device comprises a first top, an annular outer wall, an annular inner wall, a first connecting tube and a middle annular cavity, wherein the annular outer and the annular inner wall are arranged on the two sides of the first top and fixedly with one side face of the first top, the first top, the annular outer wall and the annular inner wall constitute a first annular cavity, one end of the first connecting tube is communicated with the first annular cavity, the other end of the first connecting tube is communicated with negative pressure source, the central annular cavity is used for placing drug and comprises a first annular wall and a second top face, the first annular wall is connected with one end of annular inner wall through an annular bottom face, and the annular inner wall, the annular bottom face and the first annular wall form an annular groove with the opening in the direction of the first top. The transdermal drug delivering device adapts to changing of curvature through the opening and the closing of the upper end of the annular groove, and therefore the first annular cavity is prevented from being controlled by the second top face, and the application disk applied on the portion out of flatness is not prone to falling off. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360014 | Applicator and Capsule for such Applicator - A device for distributing, on a surface of a living body, a product containing an active component or forming a cosmetic product, the device comprising a housing and a cartridge, releasably coupled to the housing, wherein:
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20150360015 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING KERATINOUS SURFACES - A method and device for analyzing and treating tonal imperfections on human skin. The method has the steps of providing one or more nozzles and taking an image of skin adjacent the nozzles. A central processing unit calculates a plurality of local L values of the skin near nozzles and calculates a background L. The background L may be the arithmetic average, median, or mean of the plurality of local Ls near nozzles. Skin deviations are areas of skin where the absolute value of the difference between a local L and the background L, ΔL | 2015-12-17 |
20150360016 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING KERATINOUS SURFACES - A method and device for analyzing and treating tonal imperfections on human skin. The method has the steps of taking at least one background image of at least 10 μm | 2015-12-17 |
20150360017 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING KERATINOUS SURFACES - A method and device for analyzing and treating tonal imperfections on human skin. The method has the steps of providing a preselected background L value. One or more treatment images of the skin are taken and at least one localized L value of individual pixels or group of pixels is calculated within the treatment image. The local L value is compared to the background L value. Skin deviations are areas of skin where the absolute value of the difference between a local L and the background L is greater than a predetermined ΔL | 2015-12-17 |
20150360018 | Drug Delivery Device - A drug delivery device is disclosed that may include a skin penetrating assembly having a support defining an upper surface and a lower surface. The skin penetrating assembly may also include a plurality of skin penetrating members extending outwardly from the lower surface. Each skin penetrating member may define a channel for receiving a drug formulation. In addition, the device may include a reservoir positioned adjacent to the upper surface of the support for initially retaining the drug formulation. The reservoir may include a top surface and a bottom surface and may define a plurality of passages extending between the top and bottom surfaces. The passages may be configured such that the drug formulation is retained within the passages against gravity. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360019 | Plunger-Driven Collet Handle and System for Fiducial Deployment - Embodiments include a fiducial deployment system with a handle configured for actuation of same. A fiducial may include one or more protuberances configured to engage one or more slots in a needle of the system. The needle may be configured to deliver a plurality of fiducials to a target location in serial fashion, one at a time. In certain embodiments, echogenic placement of fiducials may present certain advantages. The handle includes an actuation mechanism with a collet and plunger actuation member configured for incrementally or otherwise controlledly deploy one or more fiducials at a time by advancing a stylet through and/or retracting the body of a slotted needle in which fiducials are disposed with a fiducial protrusion extending into the needle slot, which also includes retaining structures that do not impede the needle lumen. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360020 | IMAGING SYSTEM OF MICROBUBBLE THERAPY AND IMAGE EVALUATION METHOD USING THE SAME - An imaging system of microbubble therapy cooperated with an ultrasound device for monitoring a cavitation on microbubbles in a vessel of an affected part is disclosed in the present invention, in which the cavitation is occurred by applying an ultrasound to disrupt the microbubbles. The system comprises an image acquiring module and a controlling module. The image acquiring module comprises at least one magnetic resonance device for acquiring a plurality of magnetic resonance images of the cavitation, and the controlling module provided for controlling an acquiring time of the magnetic resonance device and an irradiation time of the ultrasonic device through a controlling mode. An image evaluation method using the same is also disclosed herein and comprises steps as the following. First, injecting the microbubbles into the vessel of the affected part is performed. And then, a plurality of magnetic resonance images by a magnetic resonance device and in an acquiring time is acquired. The microbubbles are irradiated for an irradiation time by an ultrasound. Finally, changes of the magnetic resonance images will be monitored, in which an irradiation path of the ultrasound may be perpendicular to a direction of flow in the vessel and the irradiation time is within the acquiring time. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360021 | MULTIPURPOSE MEDICAL INSTRUMENT CAPPING DEVICE - A multipurpose medical instrument capping device is disclosed. The device includes a syringe cap having a first end that is adapted to engage an access port of an IV line. The syringe cap also includes a second end that is adapted to engage a needleless opening on an IV flush syringe. The luer cap includes a closed end and an open end that is adapted to engage an IV luer. The syringe cap and the luer cap are removably secured together by a coupler. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360022 | COLLAPSIBLE VALVE - A collapsible valve comprising a first portion with at least one dimple in a side thereof, and a second portion, the second portion being narrower than the first portion and arranged along an axial dimension of the first portion, the second portion including a cut therein. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360023 | LEADS WITH ELECTRODE CARRIERS FOR SEGMENTED ELECTRODES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - A stimulation lead includes an electrode carrier disposed along a distal portion of a lead body. The electrode carrier defines multiple segmented-electrode-receiving apertures extending between an outer surface and a central lumen. Each of the segmented-electrode-receiving apertures includes a ledge disposed around a perimeter of that segmented-electrode-receiving aperture and inset from the outer surface of the electrode carrier. The stimulation lead also includes multiple segmented electrodes, with each of the segmented electrode disposed in a different one of the segmented-electrode-receiving apertures with an outer stimulation surface exposed through the segmented-electrode-receiving aperture and an inner surface abutting the ledge disposed around the perimeter of that segmented-electrode-receiving aperture. Conductive wires extend along the lead body and couple the segmented electrodes to terminals. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360025 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT THERAPY OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - A method and device for performing electrical current therapy on biological tissue. The device can operate continuously as a bio-energetic thermostat to continuously provide electrical current therapy, or based on sensing parameters and providing electrical current therapy only when the parameters indicate that the electrical current therapy is to be applied. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360026 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SYNCHRONIZING THE STIMULATION OF CELLULAR FUNCTION IN TISSUE - The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for stimulating tissue using synchronized energy from multiple sources. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a system for stimulating tissue that includes a first energy source, a second energy source, and a synchronizing element that synchronizes the two energies such that the combined effect stimulates the tissue. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360027 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PAIN WITH ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - Devices, systems and methods are provided for treating migraine headaches and other conditions by non-invasive electrical stimulation of nerves and other tissue. A hand-held device includes a housing with a controller having a signal generator, an electrode for delivering electrical signals, and a conductive surface configured as a return path for the electrical signals. In certain implementations, the electrode is repositionable with respect to the housing. The patient can self-apply the hand-held device by pressing it against areas in need of pain relief. The device may include a pressure-sensitive gating switch to control delivery of the stimulation therapy. In certain embodiments, the electrode is a rollerball electrode. The device may include a chamber for retaining and dispensing conductive gel to the therapy site. In certain approaches, the device includes an electrode support for coupling an electrical stimulation system to the head for hands-free electrical stimulation therapy. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360028 | Diagnostic Testing and Adaption - Presented herein is diagnostic and adaptive circuitry for use in an implantable medical system (prosthesis) having at least two physically separate implantable modules (packages) that are electrically connected by a lead assembly (cable). The diagnostic and adaptive circuitry is configured to execute testing and adaptive (corrective) functions. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360029 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RENDERING A CUSTOMIZED ACOUSTIC SCENE FOR USE IN FITTING A COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM TO A PATIENT - An exemplary system includes 1) a fitting facility configured to maintain data representative of a library of one or more sounds and data representative of a library of one or more environments, and 2) a detection facility configured to detect a selection by a user of a sound included in the library of one or more sounds an environment included in the library of one or more environments. The fitting facility is further configured to generate, based on the selected sound and the selected environment, an audio signal representative of an acoustic scene and use the audio signal to fit a cochlear implant system to a patient. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360030 | Transcutaneous Electrostimulator and Methods for Electric Stimulation - A transcutaneous electrostimulation device includes an electrostimulation generator providing at an output a nerve electro stimulation signal, an electronic signal conduit conductively connected to the output of the generator, and an electrode coupler shaped to form fit an ear canal of a human ear and having at least one electrostimulation electrode. The electrode is conductively connected to the electronic signal conduit to receive the nerve electrostimulation signal and is positioned at the electrode coupler to contact tissue within an ear canal and apply the nerve electrostimulation signal to the tissue transcutaneously. An audio source outputs audio signals. The electrode coupler has a speaker receiving the audio signals for output into the ear canal when the electrode coupler is worn. The generator sends the nerve electrostimulation signal to the electrode coupler while the audio signals are output. The generator modulates the nerve electrostimulation signal based upon the audio signals. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360031 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NON-LINEAR FEEDBACK CONTROL OF SPINAL CORD STIMULATION - A system of non-linear feedback control for spinal cord stimulation is provided. The system comprises a lead adapted to be implanted within an epidural space of a dorsal column of a patients spine, and a pulse generator (PG) electrically coupled to the lead. The PG is configured to deliver spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy. The system also comprises a sensing circuitry configured to sense an evoked compound action potential (ECAP) response that propagates along the neural pathway. The system also comprises a processor programmed to operation, in response to instructions stored on a non-transient computer-readable medium, to obtain a baseline ECAP response when the lead and spinal cord tissue properties are in baseline states; analyze ECAP responses relative to the baseline ECAP response to obtain an ECAP feedback difference indicative of a change in at least one of the baseline state of the lead and the baseline state of the spinal cord tissue properties. The processor is also programmed to adjust an SCS therapy based on the ECAP feedback. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360032 | SYSTEMS FOR THE DETECTION AND DELIVERY OF NEUROCHEMICAL AND ELECTRICAL SIGNALS FOR FUNCTIONAL RESTORATION - This document provides methods and materials involved in detecting and delivering neurochemical signals, electrophysiological signals, ions, or combinations thereof within a mammal. For example, systems that can include one or more implantable devices containing probes configured to detect neurochemical signals (e.g., neurotransmitter concentrations), electrical signals, ions, or combinations thereof and one or more implantable devices containing electrodes and/or microfluidic delivery components configured to deliver neurochemical signals (e.g., neurotransmitters), electrical signals, ions, or combinations thereof to one or more locations within a mammal are provided. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360033 | STIMULATION OF THE FORNO-DORSO-COMMISSURE (FDC) FOR SEIZURE SUPPRESSION AND MEMORY IMPROVEMENT - Example apparatus and methods cause activation of target neural tissue through electrical stimulation of a connected white matter tract to reduce the hyper-excitability of the target neural tissue and thus reduce seizures while preserving memory in humans. Example apparatus and methods apply low frequency (e.g., <10 HZ) electrical stimulation to the forno-dorso-commissure (FDC), detect an electrical signal generated in an area connected to, innervated by, or that can be activated by the FDC in response to the stimulation, and reconfigure the stimulation based on the detected signal and a desired therapeutic effect. The stimulation may be reconfigured to produce an electrical stimulation waveform that will produce the desired therapeutic effect. The desired therapeutic effect may be, for example, reducing hyper-excitability of neural tissue in a target area, reducing hippocampal spikes, reducing seizure odds, or improving recall. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360034 | METHODS FOR PROMOTING INTRINSIC ACTIVATION IN SINGLE CHAMBER IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC PACING SYSTEMS - Cardiac pacing methods for an implantable single chamber pacing system, establish an offset rate for pacing at a predetermined decrement from either a baseline rate (i.e. dictated by a rate response sensor), or an intrinsic rate. Pacing maintains the offset rate until x of y successive events are paced events, at which time the offset rate is switched to the baseline rate for pacing over a predetermined period of time. Following the period, if an intrinsic event is not immediately detected, within the interval of the offset rate, the rate is switched back to baseline for pacing over an increased period of time. Some methods establish a preference rate, between the offset and baseline rates, wherein an additional criterion, for switching from the offset rate to the baseline rate, is established with respect to the preference rate. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360035 | Methods And Systems For Controlling Blood Pressure By Controlling Atrial Pressure - Systems and methods for controlling blood pressure by controlling atrial pressure and atrial stretch are disclosed. In some embodiments, a stimulation circuit may be configured to deliver a stimulation pulse to at least one cardiac chamber of a heart of a patient, and at least one controller may be configured to execute delivery of one or more stimulation patterns of stimulation pulses to the at least one cardiac chamber, wherein at least one of the stimulation pulses stimulates the heart such that an atrial pressure resulting from atrial contraction of an atrium overlaps in time a passive pressure build-up of the atrium, such that an atrial pressure of the atrium resulting from the stimulation is a combination of the atrial pressure resulting from atrial contraction and the passive pressure build-up and is higher than an atrial pressure of the atrium would be without the stimulation, and such that the blood pressure of the patient is reduced. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360036 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RATE RESPONSIVE PACING WITH A LEADLESS CARDIAC PACEMAKER - Systems and methods for providing rate responsive pacing therapy to a heart of a patient. One example method for providing rate responsive pacing therapy includes sensing cardiac electrical data with a leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) that is implanted within or proximate the heart. From this location, the LCP may provide pacing therapy to the heart based at least in part on the sensed cardiac electrical data. An implantable medical device located remotely from the heart may sense patient activity, and may wirelessly communicate patient activity data from the implantable medical device to the LCP, sometimes using conducted communication. The LCP may be then determine an adjustment to the provided pacing therapy (e.g. adjust the pacing rate) based at least in part on the received patient activity data signal. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360037 | LEADS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS USING EXTERNAL PRIMARY AND INTERNAL SECONDARY POWER SOURCES - An electrical stimulation system includes an implantable control module for implantation in a body of a patient and having an antenna, a secondary power source, and a processor coupled to the antenna and the secondary power source. The control module provides electrical stimulation current to an electrical stimulation lead for stimulation of patient tissue. The system also includes a primary power source to be worn or carried by the patient external to the body of the patient and to deliver power to the control module through the antenna. The control module preferentially utilizes power directly from the primary power source for the electrical stimulation current when the primary power source is available. The system can also include an electrical stimulation lead, a lead extension, or an external programming unit. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360038 | Heads-Up Display and Control of an Implantable Medical Device - A clinician programmer (CP) system for programming a patient's Implantable Medical Device (IMD) is disclosed having an optical head-mounted display (OHMD) that a clinician can use to adjust the therapy provided by the IMD, such as the stimulation parameters provided by an Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG). The OHMD is preferably enabled by improved CP software operable in a CP system computer to render an OHMD Graphical User Interface (GUI) in the OHMD, which may be limited to critical CP functionality; non-critical functionality can be rendered by the CP software on the CP computer. The OHMD GUI is preferably rendered in a simple format within the clinician's field of view. The clinician can access the OHMD GUI, by touch or voice for example, to change therapy parameters and to send such changes to the patient's IMD while continuing to observe the patient. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360039 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING EFFECTIVE STIMULATION PARAMETERS - One aspect of the present disclosure relates a method for determining effective stimulation parameters to apply to a patient in order to improve the patient's medical condition. The method can employ functional and/or structural imaging to determine the effective stimulation parameters. As such, the method includes programming a stimulation device with an initial stimulation parameter. An image can be received of at least a portion of the patient that is affected by a stimulation by the stimulation device. Based on the image, the efficacy of the stimulation with the at least one initial stimulation parameter can be assessed. The at least one initial stimulation parameter can be updated based on the assessed efficacy. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360040 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING ATRIAL ARRHYTHMIA BY FAR-FIELD SENSING - In a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter/defibrillator, cardiac arrhythmias are detected to determine necessary therapeutic action. Cardiac signal information is sensed from far field electrodes implanted in a patient. The sensed cardiac signal information is then amplified and filtered. Parameters such as rate, QRS pulse width, cardiac QRS slew rate, amplitude and stability measures of these parameters from the filtered cardiac signal information are measured, processed and integrated to determine if the cardioverter/defibrillator needs to initiate therapeutic action. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360041 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS - Systems and methods for coordinating treatment of abnormal heart activity using multiple implanted devices within a patient. In one example, a leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) may receive signals related to one or more physiological conditions of a patient, wherein the LCP may be configured to deliver ATP therapy to a heart. The LCP may also be configured, based at least in part on the received signals, to detect an arrhythmia. In response to detecting an arrhythmia, the LCP may determine whether to deliver ATP therapy to the heart. If the LCP determines to deliver ATP therapy, the LCP may deliver ATP therapy to the heart. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360042 | IMPLANTABLE STIMULATION DEVICES, AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USE THEREWITH, THAT AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST STIMULATION PARAMETERS TO IMPROVE PRELOAD IN AN HF PATIENT - Methods, systems and devices described herein can be used for automatically adjusting one or more cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) pacing parameters (and more generally stimulation parameters), to achieve a long term reduction in left ventricular (LV) diastolic pressure (and more generally, preload) of a heart failure (HF) patient. A reduction in LV diastolic pressure is indicative of a reduction in preload (the force of blood the fills the left ventricle), which is typically indicative of an improvement in a patient's HF condition. In accordance with certain embodiments, when a set of stimulation parameters is tested, the set is tested for a period that is sufficiently long enough to allow the patient's compensatory mechanisms to react to the set of stimulation parameters and achieve a substantially steady-state LV diastolic pressure corresponding to the using the set of stimulation parameters. Such techniques are believed to provide better results than achieved using acute hemodynamic optimization techniques. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360043 | WEARABLE CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATOR RECEIVING INPUTS BY BEING DELIBERATELY TAPPED & METHODS - A wearable defibrillation system includes an output device and a motion sensor. The output device emits a sound or a vibration for the patient, who responds by deliberately tapping the system. The motion sensor registers the tapping, and interprets it as a reply from the patient. The reply can be that the patient is conscious, or convey data that the patient enters by tapping the right number of times, or that the patient wants attention, and so on. Since the patient does not need direct access to the wearable defibrillation system for tapping it, he or she can wear it under their other garments, which helps preserve their dignity and privacy. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360044 | COMBINATION AROMA AND MAGNETOTHERAPY DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - The disclosure relates in general to a device for providing combination aroma and magnetic therapy, as well as mild heating. Specifically, the disclosure relates to a kite-shape device constructed of pure copper with magnets, coupled to a vapor generator for delivering aroma therapy as well as mild heating to a subject in need thereof, fully enclosed therein. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360045 | ELECTRICAL PULSE GENERATOR TO CREATE MAGNETIC PULSES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PAIN - An electrical current pulse generator causes a magnetic coil attached to a human patient to create magnetic pulses within that patient's body. By Faraday's Law, the magnetic pulses cause electrical current pulses within the patient that provide pain relief with essentially zero adverse side effects. The electrical current pulse generator has dials that allow the operator to adjust several significant parameters including magnetic pulse strength, the time between pulses and the total number of pulses for a pain treatment. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360046 | LASER DELIVERY APPARATUS WITH SAFETY FEEDBACK UTILIZING ENCODING OR MODULATION TO ENHANCE STIMULATED EMISSION OR REFLECTED FEEDBACK SIGNAL - A medical laser safety feedback apparatus and method enhances the detectability of a feedback signal from the treatment site by modulating or encoding an aiming or reference beam that is used to provide a stimulated emission or reflected component of the feedback signal. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360047 | Cosmetic Biophotonic Compositions - The present disclosure provides cosmetic compositions and methods for using the cosmetic compositions. In particular, the cosmetic compositions of the present disclosure include one or more chromophore(s) in association with a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The cosmetic biophotonic compositions and the methods of the present disclosure are useful for skin rejuvenation and/or skin conditioning. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360048 | ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TARGETING DEVICES, ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present application is directed to devices, assemblies, systems and methods for targeting one or more sites with electromagnetic radiation. The devices, assemblies and systems are operationally configured to transform and convey electromagnetic radiation to one or more targeted sites. The devices, assemblies and systems may also convey one or more fluids or fluid solutions to the one or more targeted sites. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360049 | OPTOGENETIC THERAPIES FOR MOVEMENT DISORDERS - One embodiment is directed to a system for controllably managing motor function in the central nervous system of a patient having a targeted tissue structure that has been genetically modified to have light sensitive protein, comprising a light delivery element configured to direct radiation to at least a portion of a targeted tissue structure; a light source configured to provide light to the light delivery element; and a controller operatively coupled to light source; wherein the targeted tissue structure is a portion of the basal ganglia of the patient; and wherein the controller is configured to be automatically operated to illuminate the targeted tissue structure with radiation such that a membrane potential of cells comprising the targeted tissue structure is modulated at least in part due to exposure of the light sensitive protein to the radiation. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360050 | OPTOGENETIC THERAPIES FOR MOVEMENT DISORDERS - One embodiment is directed to a method for controllably managing motor function in the central nervous system of a patient having a targeted tissue structure that has been genetically modified to have light sensitive protein, comprising: providing a light delivery element configured to direct radiation to at least a portion of a targeted tissue structure, a light source configured to provide light to the light delivery element, and a controller operatively coupled to light source, wherein the targeted tissue structure is a portion of the basal ganglia of the patient; and automatically operating the controller to illuminate the targeted tissue structure with radiation such that a membrane potential of cells comprising the targeted tissue structure is modulated at least in part due to exposure of the light sensitive protein to the radiation. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360051 | SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR INVERSE TREATMENT PLANNING - The present invention concerns an inverse treatment planning system, comprising:
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20150360052 | SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR RADIATION INVERSE TREATMENT PLANNING - The present invention concerns a radiation inverse treatment planning system for a linear accelerator, comprising:
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20150360053 | PARTICLE BEAM IRRADIATION SYSTEM AND PARTICLE BEAM THERAPY SYSTEM PROVIDED THEREWITH - A particle beam irradiation system comprising a scanning electromagnet for a particle beam to scan an irradiation objective, a scanning information storage section for storing scanning position information regarding a plurality of scanning positions in a case where a particle beam scans an irradiation objective and scanning order information which is order for scanning a plurality of scanning positions, and a scanning electromagnet control section for controlling a scanning electromagnet based on scanning position information and scanning order information which is stored in the scanning information storage section, wherein the scanning position information which is stored in the scanning information storage section includes a part whose scanning position information is same as the scanning position information of adjacent order. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360054 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AND MONITORING POSITION OF RADIATION TREATMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed are a method and apparatus for controlling and monitoring a position of a radiation treatment system, the method of controlling the position of the radiation treatment system, including: capturing a first image of a patient on a first axis and a second axis using a first camera and capturing a second image of the patient on the second axis and a third axis using a second camera; acquiring a third image of the patient captured using the first camera and a fourth image of the patient captured using the second camera during previous radiation treatment; and controlling a position of the patient to compensate for the calculated first position change based on the first image and the third image and the calculated second position change based on the second image and the fourth image. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360055 | CONTROLLING A PROCESS OF MONITORING THE POSITION OF A PATIENT DURING RADIATION TREATMENT - The invention is directed to a method for controlling a process of monitoring the position of at least a part of a patient's body ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360056 | Visualizing Radiation Therapy Beam in Real-Time in the context of Patient's Anatomy - A method of real-time radiotherapy beam visualization is provided that includes disposing a free-form flexible scintillating sheet on a subject of interest, irradiating the subject of interest with a source of ionizing radiation, where the free-forming flexible scintillating sheet emits light when irradiated by the therapeutic photon beam, collecting the emitted light and collecting ambient light reflected from the subject of interest and surrounding objects using a camera, where the collected light is converted to image data by the camera, where the image data is communicated to an appropriately programmed computer, and processing the image data to determine beam characteristics and the characteristics of the subject of interest, using the appropriately programmed computer, where the beam characteristics and the characteristics of the subject of interest are displayed in real-time to a machine operator enabling real-time verification of treatment delivery. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360057 | MULTI-FIELD CANCER THERAPY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A multi-field cancer therapy apparatus and method of use thereof is described increasing dimensionality of incident tumor treatment angles while minimizing distance between a final beamline focusing magnet and the patient. Increased dimensionality of incident tumor treatment angles is achieved through coordinated use of one or more of: a rotatable targeting magnet; a first patient rotation platform rotating the patient around, without intersecting, a vertical axis; a second patient rotation platform rotating a body part through a movable vertical axis; and patient tilt. The increased charged particle incident angle dimensionality distributes Bragg peak tail energy about the tumor. Dynamic energy and/or intensity control of the charged particle beam as a function of efficiency of beam delivery based on tumor shape further reduces Bragg peak tail energy delivered to healthy tissue about the tumor. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360058 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FAST ULTRASOUND TREATMENT - This disclosure provides systems and methods for fast ultrasound treatment. The systems and methods can involve a treatment device including a housing, a transducer module, and a control module. Energy emitted from an energy source of the treatment device can pass through an acoustic window having a non-zero radius of curvature. The treatment device can be moved along a target surface while retaining contact between the acoustic window and the target surface. Coupling between the energy source and a region of interest can be retained upon a change in an angle of incidence of the energy relative to the target surface. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360059 | Systems and Methods for Ultrasound Treatment - Various embodiments provide a method for an extended field of view treatment. The method can include the steps of imaging a region; targeting a region with directed ultrasound energy; monitoring the region; moving the imaging, treatment, and monitoring region while spatially correlating to one or more prior regions via imaging and/or position sensing; continuing the extended field of view treatment; and, achieving an ultrasound induced biological effect in the extended field of view treatment region. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360060 | CARRYING SYSTEM FOR A BLOWER FILTER DEVICE, BLOWER FILTER DEVICE AS WELL AS BLOWER FILTER SYSTEM - A support system ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360061 | Respirator That Uses A Predefined Curved Nose Foam - A respirator that has a mask body and a nose foam, the mask body being adapted to fit over the nose and mouth of a person and having an interior surface that curves concave downward in the nose region of the mask body. The nose foam has first and second opposing major surfaces and a thickness T that extends from the first major surface to the second major surface. The first major surface of the nose foam is secured to the interior surface of the mask body in the nose region, and the opposing second major surface of the nose foam is available for making substantial contact with a person's nose when the mask body is placed on a person's face. At least the first major surface of the nose foam has a predefined downward concave curvature. A nose foam that is pre-shaped in this manner has less opportunity to become pinched or unnecessarily deformed before being placed on a wearer's face. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360062 | Personal Positioning Strap System - A strap system to assist in supporting a person in a standing position and also to assist in a person's positioning and repositioning. Left and right straps can extend from the near waist, close to the hip on the left and the right side and terminate in hooks or clips for connection to the rungs of a ladder or other fixed component. At least one strap has a quick disconnect coupling and can have a breakaway coupling and can have a shock-absorbing portion. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360063 | SHOCK ABSORBING ANCHOR ARM ASSEMBLY - An assembly comprises an arm, a first connector, a second connector, an elongate member, and a shock absorber. The arm has a first arm end, a second arm end, a bore extending longitudinally through the arm, and an opening proximate the second arm end providing access to the bore. The first connector is connected to the arm proximate the first arm end, and the second connector is connected to the arm proximate the second arm end. The elongate member has an intermediate portion interconnecting a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The first connecting end is connected to the second connector, the intermediate portion extends toward the first arm end and back toward the second arm end, and the second connecting end extends through the opening. The shock absorber has a first portion connected to the first connector and a second portion connected to the intermediate portion. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360064 | FIXING BRACKET OF REDUCER FOR SPRINKLER - A fixing bracket of a reducer for a sprinkler, the fixing bracket including: a body portion including a bottom wall having a predetermined width and a pair of bather walls which are disposed at both sides of the bottom wall and between which the bottom wall is interposed, wherein an insertion portion through which a reducer is mounted on the body portion, is perforated in a center of the pair of barrier walls; and a coupling portion that is rotatably coupled to one side of the body portion using a hinge shaft, wherein a fastening concave groove is formed in a top end of one side of the bather walls of the body portion, and the coupling portion includes a cover member, a pivoting member that is pivotably coupled to the cover member, and a fastening member that is separably coupled to the pivoting member. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360065 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOIL TREATMENT - The present invention is directed to a method for irradiating of solids containing petroleum or Petroleum derived compounds (PPDCs), such as soils, oily sludge, drill cuttings, sediments, and non-commercial petroleum industry products, with electron beams in order to physically and/or chemically alter the composition of the PPDCs. The method includes the step of separating PPDC gas and liquids in the presence of a gas driver. Optionally, the method includes the steps of treating off-gases and applying one or more amendments to PPCD-impacted solid material pre-irradiation, post-irradiation, or during electron beam irradiation. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360066 | USE OF METAL-ACCUMULATING PLANTS FOR IMPLEMENTING CHEMICAL REACTIONS - A method of implementing organic synthesis reactions uses a composition containing a metal catalyst originating from a calcined plant. The plants can be from the Brassicaceae, Sapotaceae and Convolvulaceae family, and the metal catalyst contains metal in the M(II) form such as zinc, nickel, manganese, lead, cadmium, calcium, magnesium or copper. Examples of the organic synthesis reactions include halogenations, electrophilic reactions, cycloadditions, transesterification reactions and coupling reactions, among others. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360067 | Vault Shaped Miniature Trampoline - A miniature trampoline includes a frame having at least a pair of spaced apart upper frame members each having an upper front end and an upper rear end, respectively, the upper frame members being inclined toward the upper rear ends, respectively. A trampoline bed includes at least one planar surface and a pair of elongate side edges situated between the upper frame members and extending substantially between the upper rear ends and upper front ends of the pair of upper frame members, respectively. The trampoline includes a plurality of springs, each spring having a spring fastener coupled to a respective upper frame member and a bed fastener coupled to the trampoline bed proximate a side edge thereof, wherein the springs are spaced apart along the respective upper frame members, respectively, such that the trampoline bed is selectively held in tension between the upper frame members, respectively. | 2015-12-17 |