52nd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 56 |
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20120330123 | MEDICAL SENSOR SYSTEM - A medical sensor system which includes at least one sensor lead which can be implanted in the body of a human/animal, comprising two end sections, wherein the end sections are designed to be routed through two artificial openings in the surface of the body. The sensor lead includes, between the two end sections, at least one sensor for detecting a biological measured quantity. The sensor system furthermore includes at least one fastening element disposed on the surface of the body, which can be connected to the end sections guided through the body openings for affixing the implanted sensor lead, wherein the at least one fastening element comprises a device for processing sensor signals, and an energy source for supplying the sensor system with electrical energy. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330124 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING BODY FAT - A body fat measurement apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a current-applying electrode pair including two electrodes for applying a current, and a voltage-measuring electrode pair including two electrodes for measuring a voltage. The current-applying electrode pair is provided in such a way that a line which joins the two current-applying electrodes is inclined with respect to a trunk axis of a body to be measured. The voltage-measuring electrode pair is provided between the two current-applying electrodes. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330125 | Method And Device For Quick Press On EEG Electrode - Embodiments relate to methods and systems for monitoring bioelectric potentials. In some instances, an electrode is applied to a patient's skin. The electrode may be at least partly inserted into the patient's skin, such as by inserting at least part of one or more teeth underneath the skin. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330126 | MONITORING DEVICE FOR ATTACHMENT TO A SURFACE OF A SUBJECT - The invention provides a monitoring device ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120330127 | GENERATION OF SCAN DATA AND FOLLOW-UP CONTROL COMMANDS - A method to generate scan data with a medical imaging technology system includes the steps of receiving control commands to control an imaging scan process and/or an image output via a user interface, implementing an imaging scan process with the imaging system, providing image data generated by the scan process; and linking the image data with a data set representing the user interface during the reception to form the scan data. A medical imaging technology system is designed to implement such a method. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330128 | PET-MRI CONVERGENCE SYSTEM - A Positron Emission Tomography (PET)-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) convergence system may be provided that includes: a magnet bore having a cylindrical shape, an outer wall and an inner wall; a gradient coil disposed to contact with the inner wall of the magnet bore; a body coil which is disposed to contact with the inner wall of the gradient coil, emits an RF pulse signal, and has a first through-hole formed therein; and an MRI RF receiving coil detecting MRI data corresponding to the RF pulse signal. The PET detector includes a second through-hole formed therein and contacts with one end of the body coil such that the first through-hole is connected to the second through-hole. The examinee transporter is transportable through the first through-hole and the second through-hole. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330129 | MEDICAL VISUALIZATION SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of the disclosure relate to medical devices and, in particular, to medical visualization systems and methods of use. In one embodiment, a medical visualization system may include a video source configured for insertion into a patient and an external data source. A central processing unit in communication with the video source and the external data source may be configured to merge data from the video source and data from the external data source into a left hybrid image and a right hybrid image. The medical visualization system may further include eyewear having left and right oculars in communication with the central processing unit. The left ocular and right ocular may each include a display, and the displays may be configured to project the left hybrid image on the left display and the right hybrid image on the right display. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330130 | ASSEMBLY TO PERFORM IMAGING ON RODENTS - An imaging device for imaging an anaesthetized animal such as a rodent (rats or mice or other animals), with the device having a split array coil capable of providing at least two channels for use in a restraining assembly with animal bed for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) the animal in real-time in a non-destructive manner. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330131 | MR COMPATIBLE COMPRESSION BASED NUCLEAR IMAGING SYSTEM FOR BREAST CANCER - An apparatus combines magnetic resonance (MR) and nuclear imaging of human breast for cancer diagnosis. An MRI system including an MR breast RF coil is combined with a nuclear imaging system having a detector disposed or disposable within the MR breast RF coil arranged and configured for the performance of simultaneous or sequential coregistered breast MRI and nuclear imaging. A selectively controlled compression mechanism for lightly compresses the breast being imaged. The remotely controlled compression mechanism is integrated with the MR breast RF coil. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330132 | Device for the Delineation of Cardiovascular or Other Anatomical Structures - A method and device for delineating structures includes a catheter for insertion at the structure, an expandable component operatively having proximal, distal and intermediate segments shiftable between a collapsed state and an expanded state, with the intermediate segment shiftable independently of the proximal and distal segments. A marking medium is carried by a portion of the intermediate segment, and the marking medium detectable using a selected imaging device. The marking medium is arranged to be transferable from the intermediate segment to portions of the cardiovascular structure upon shifting the intermediate segment to the expanded position with the intermediate segment in the desired position. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330133 | NONSURGICAL DETERMINATION OF ORGAN TRANSPLANT CONDITION - A Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID) magnetic sensor system and method can image organic transplant condition, such as status, acceptance, or rejection, in-vivo. This represents a major advane in transplant imaging technology with a new market for biomagnetic sensor devices. In-vivo transplant condition determination provides a greater range of imaging methodologies over existing methods in sensitivity, and enables early detection of rejection with the ability to determine the need for anti-rejection drugs. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330134 | Interventional Imaging - An array emitter including a plurality of emitting portions can be used to individually emit selected energy, such as x-ray radiation, from the emitter ray rather than powering or emitting radiation from all portions of the emitter array. According, providing a plurality of cells within an emitter array, and selectively emitting x-rays from individual cells can allow for selection of which cells to emit x-rays from to acquire selected image data. A process is disclosed for selecting, including automatically, which portions to power to emit energy. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330135 | METHOD FOR ENABLING MEDICAL NAVIGATION WITH MINIMISED INVASIVENESS - A method for providing positional relationship data, which represent the position of a marker device relative to a bone which it is affixed to, to a medical navigation system, comprising the steps of: a) receiving bone registration data which represent locations of points on the surface of the bone; b) calculating, from the bone registration data, the current relative position between the bone and a medical instrument which bears the marker device; c) determining an offset between the current relative position and a desired relative position; d) outputting indication information which is based on the calculated offset; e) receiving bone re-registration data which represent locations of points on the surface of the bone; and f) calculating the positional relationship data from the bone re-registration data. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330136 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO LOCATE A PHOTONIC DEVICE DISPOSED IN A LIVING SUBJECT, AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - In an embodiment, a system includes a biocompatible photonic device configured for disposal within a living subject and a location-indicating aid associated with the photonic device. The location-indicating aid is configured to facilitate locating the biocompatible photonic device within the living subject. Related apparatuses and methods of use are also disclosed. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330137 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO LOCATE A PHOTONIC DEVICE DISPOSED IN A LIVING SUBJECT, AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - In an embodiment, a system includes a biocompatible photonic device configured for disposal within a living subject and a location-indicating aid associated with the photonic device. The location-indicating aid is configured to facilitate locating the biocompatible photonic device within the living subject. Related apparatuses and methods of use are also disclosed. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330138 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO LOCATE A PHOTONIC DEVICE DISPOSED IN A LIVING SUBJECT, AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - In an embodiment, a system includes a biocompatible photonic device configured for disposal within a living subject and a location-indicating aid associated with the photonic device. The location-indicating aid is configured to facilitate locating the biocompatible photonic device within the living subject. Related apparatuses and methods of use are also disclosed. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330139 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME - According to various embodiments, a tracheal tube may employ optical sensing techniques for determining a distance between the inserted tube and an anatomical structure, such as a carina. The distance information may provide an indication as to whether or not the tracheal tube is properly placed within the trachea. The optical techniques may include backscattered intensity measurements. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330140 | TOMOGRAM OBSERVATION APPARATUS, PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A tomogram observation apparatus characterized by comprising: detection means for detecting a region in which an optic nerve extends from a retina layer of an eye to be examined to outside the eye to be examined; and generation means for generating a two-dimensional tomogram of a portion around an optic papilla of the eye to be examined, based on a position of the region. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330141 | Deep Vein Thrombosis Therapeutic Methods Using Therapeutic Inflatable Occlusive Devices and Systems - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Deep Vein Thrombosis or associated symptoms. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Deep Vein Thrombosis or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's internal peripheral veins. In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's peripheral veins are provided. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330142 | Multiple Sclerosis Therapeutic Devices and Associated Methods and Systems - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Multiple Sclerosis or associated symptoms. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Multiple Sclerosis or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's internal jugular veins (IJV) or azygous veins (AZV). In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's IJV or AZV veins are provided. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330143 | Deep Vein Thrombosis Therapeutic Methods and Associated Devices and Systems - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Deep Vein Thrombosis or associated symptoms. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Deep Vein Thrombosis or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's internal peripheral veins. In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's peripheral veins are provided. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330144 | Deep Vein Thrombosis Therapeutic Methods and Associated Devices and Systems - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Deep Vein Thrombosis or associated symptoms. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Deep Vein Thrombosis or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's internal peripheral veins. In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's peripheral veins are provided. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330145 | Pulmonary Embolism Therapeutic Methods and Associated Devices and Systems - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Pulmonary Embolism or associated symptoms. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Pulmonary Embolism or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's internal pulmonary veins. In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's pulmonary veins are provided. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330146 | Pulmonary Embolism Therapeutic Devices and Associated Methods and Systems - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Pulmonary Embolism or associated symptoms. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Pulmonary Embolism or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's internal pulmonary veins. In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's pulmonary veins are provided. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330147 | Therapeutic Inflatable Devices, Systems, and Methods for Multiple Sclerosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Pulmonary Embolism - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Multiple Sclerosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and/or Pulmonary Embolism or symptoms associated with these maladies. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Multiple Sclerosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and/or Pulmonary Embolism or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's veins. In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's veins are provided. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330148 | Multiple Sclerosis Therapeutic Methods Using Therapeutic Inflatable Devices and Systems - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Multiple Sclerosis or associated symptoms. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Multiple Sclerosis or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's internal jugular veins (IJV) or azygous veins (AZV). In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's IJV or AZV veins are provided. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330149 | Pulmonary Embolism Therapeutic Methods Using Therapeutic Inflatabel Devices and Systems - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Pulmonary Embolism or associated symptoms. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Pulmonary Embolism or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's internal pulmonary veins. In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's pulmonary veins are provided. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330150 | Deep Vein Thrombosis Therapeutic Methods Using Therapeutic Ablation Devices and Systems - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Deep Vein Thrombosis or associated symptoms. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Deep Vein Thrombosis or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's internal peripheral veins. In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's peripheral veins are provided. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330151 | LOCATING FEATURES IN THE HEART USING RADIO FREQUENCY IMAGING - Diagnostic apparatus ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120330152 | FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The fluid management system according to the invention is adapted to automatically supply fluid for injection into a patient. The fluid management system comprises a fluid management device, a fluid transfer system and a fluid injector. The fluid management device serves to store and administrate multi dose containers. The fluid transfer system connects the outlet of the containers stored within the fluid management device to the injector and the injector withdraws the fluid via fluid transfer system from the containers and injects the fluid to an administration device at the patient. The fluid management device comprises at least one rotating carousel with the axis of rotation being vertically, at least two container holders attached to the rotating carousel, said container holders being adapted to position a container vertically with the open end of the neck facing downwards and a spike holder mounted below the rotating carousel and oriented such that the spike holder would axially align a spike connected to the spike holder with the axis of the container that is to be spiked and loaded into the container holder. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330153 | SUBCUTANEOUS CAVITY MARKING DEVICE AND METHOD - These are subcutaneous cavity marking devices and methods. More particularly, upon insertion into a body, the cavity marking device and method enable one to determine the center, orientation, and periphery of the cavity by radiographic, mammographic, echogenic, or other non-invasive imaging techniques. Also, the device contains a bioabsorbable or non-bioabsorbable marker. The device may be combined with various substances enhancing the radiopaque, mammographic, or echogenic characteristics of the marker or the body allowing it to be observed by any non-invasive imaging techniques. This is further a method of marking a subcutaneous cavity using a bioabsorbable material and a bioabsorbable or non-bioabsorbable marker in conjunction with the material. The method also may combine any of the features as described with the device. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330154 | MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND/OR TREATMENT DEVICE - A medical examination and/or treatment device for performing image acquisitions and/or radiation- or instrument-based treatments in an examination or treatment region is provided, The device may include an image acquisition means and/or a treatment means and a patient table, wherein a detection means for determining the position of a patient located on the patient table is provided, the detection means including a radiation emitter which irradiates the patient in at least one region and emits terahertz radiation, at least one radiation receiver detecting reflected terahertz radiation, and a processing means processing the receiver signals supplied by the radiation receiver, wherein the processing means can generate an image showing the surface of the irradiated patient region on the basis of the receiver signals and the position of the patient region relative to the examination or treatment region can be determined on the basis of said image. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330155 | Automated Ultrasonic Elasticity Image Formation with Quality Measure - Image data and E-mode images used in ultrasonic elasticity imaging may be automatically evaluated for quality to provide a single value used as operator feedback or for automatic selection of images for averaging or animation. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330156 | Pulmonary Embolism Therapeutic Methods Using Therapeutic Ablation Devices and Systems - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Pulmonary Embolism or associated symptoms. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Pulmonary Embolism or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's internal pulmonary veins. In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's pulmonary veins are provided. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330157 | CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE, SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - Aspects of the present invention are directed to apparatuses, arrangements, systems and methods for collecting information using one or more modalities. As consistent with one or more embodiments, an apparatus includes first and second scanning mirror arrangements having different scanning axes and respectively facing different directions. The first scanning mirror arrangement directs source light and image light in two paths, and the second scanning mirror arrangement directs image light from a target to the first scanning mirror arrangement. The first and second scanning mirror arrangements cooperatively scan source light from the first scanning mirror and via the second scanning mirror to target locations with at least two degrees of freedom, and direct image light from the target locations. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330158 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD - An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprises an operation unit that arbitrarily specifies a cross-section; a specified cross-section tomographic image constructing unit that cuts and constructs a tomographic image of the specified cross-section from tomographic volume data that is stored in the volume data storing unit; a specified cross-section elastic image constructing unit that cuts and constructs an elastic image of the specified cross-section from elastic volume data that is stored in the volume data storing unit; and a display unit that displays in parallel the tomographic image and the elastic image that are constructed by the specified cross-section tomographic image constructing unit and the specified cross-section elastic image constructing unit. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330159 | Needle Guide with Selectable Aspects - A needle guide assembly for inserting a needle into the body of a patient in order to access a subcutaneous target, such as a vessel, is disclosed. In one embodiment, the needle guide assembly comprises a needle guide body that is configured to at least indirectly and removably attach to an image producing device, such as an ultrasound probe. The needle guide body defines at least first and second elongate guide channels. Each guide channel defines a unique insertion angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the ultrasound probe. Further, each guide channel is configured to accept needles of differing gauges. In other embodiments other needle guide assemblies are disclosed that include multiple guide channels for inserting a needle at a variety of insertion angles into the patient's body. Related methods are also disclosed. In yet other embodiments, needle guide assemblies including needle stop features are disclosed. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330160 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector is described. In one implementation, the connector includes a female portion including one or more electrical contacts and a male portion including one or more electrical contacts. The female portion and the male portion each have a self-orientating geometry that allows the male portion to be mated with the female portion in any rotational position along 360 degrees of rotation. When mated, the electrical contacts of the female portion mate with corresponding one or more electrical contacts of the male portion to form one or more electrical connections between two electronic components. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330161 | CO2 SENSOR AND CO2 MEASURING APPARATUS | 2012-12-27 |
20120330162 | MODULATED APERTURE IMAGING FOR AUTOMATIC MOVING TARGET DETECTION - Traditional methods of detecting a moving target involve acquisition of video rate imagery in which data is acquired, stored, transmitted and then processed. Processing requires software for high precision frame-to-frame registration, detection and tracking. Example embodiments of the present invention include a method and an apparatus for generating instantaneous velocity maps that do not require acquisition, transmission, storing or processing of video-rate data. Incident radiation is directed onto one or more detectors, the detectors operating at a frame rate. The detectors acquire the first and second complementary sub-images of a single frame. The first and second complementary sub-images are combined to yield the change detection map. Example embodiments of the methods and devices described herein can be used in automatic detection of motion without tracking, optimization of image deblurring and optimization of detection of high speed and high frequency events, among others. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330163 | MEASURING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a measuring apparatus including: a supporting member which supports a subject person and has an opening for inserting an object that is a part of the subject person; and a first holding member and a second holding member for interposing and compressing the object when the object is inserted through the opening, wherein at least two of the supporting member, the first holding member and the second holding member can move independently from one another in a direction of compressing the object. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330164 | NONINVASIVE MEASUREMENT OF CAROTENOIDS IN BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - A method and apparatus are provided for the determination of carotenoid antioxidants and similar chemical compounds in biological tissue such as living skin. The method and apparatus provide a noninvasive, rapid, accurate, and safe determination of carotenoid levels which in turn can provide diagnostic information of the antioxidant status of tissue. Reflection spectroscopy is used to measure the concentrations of carotenoids and similar substances in tissue. White light is directed upon the area of tissue that is of interest. A small fraction of diffusively scattered light is collected and measured. The tissue is pressured to temporarily squeeze blood out of the measured tissue volume while the reflection spectrum is continuously monitored, displayed, and analyzed in near real time. After an optimal time period of typically 15 seconds, the influence of the dominating hemoglobin and oxyhemoglobin tissue absorptions on the reflection spectra are minimized. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330165 | FLUOROSCOPY APPARATUS - A fluoroscopy apparatus is adopted which includes a fluorescence-image generating section that generates a fluorescence image of a subject, a white-light-image generating section that generates a white-light image of the subject, a fluorescence-image correcting section that generates a corrected fluorescence image in which luminance values of pixels are normalized by dividing the luminance values of the pixels of the fluorescence image by the luminance values of the pixels of the white-light image, an error-image identifying section that standardizes white-light-image acquisition conditions and identifies an error region, which is a region in which the luminance values of the corrected fluorescence image exceed a preset allowable error range, on the basis of a gray level of the normalized white-light image, and a monitor that displays the error region. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330166 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYSIS AND TREATMENT OF AN OCCLUDED BODY LUMEN - Systems and methods are provided for probing an occluded body lumen, including a flexible conduit insertable into the body lumen, at least one delivery waveguide and at least one collection waveguide integrated with the flexible conduit and arranged to deliver and collect radiation about a distal end of said flexible conduit, at least one radiation source connected to a transmission input of the at least one delivery waveguide, at least one optical detector connected to a transmission output of at least one collection waveguide, a spectrometer connected with the at least one optical detector, and constructed and arranged to scan radiation and perform spectroscopy, and a controller programmed to process data from said spectrometer and provide information for directing said flexible conduit through obstacles within the occluded body lumen. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330167 | ANALYSING IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENTS - A method for use in analysing impedance measurements performed on a subject, the subject being arranged such that body fluid levels in at least one leg segment of the subject changes between a first time and a second time, the method including, in a processing system, at the first time, determining at least one first impedance value indicative of the impedance of the at least one leg segment of the subject; at the second time, determining at least one second impedance value indicative of the impedance of the at least one leg segment of the subject; and, determining an indicator based on the at least one first and at least one second impedance values, the indicator being indicative of changes in the body fluid levels. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330168 | BLOOD VESSEL CATHETER AND INJECTION SYSTEM FOR CARRYING OUT A BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT OF A PATIENT - An injection system for injecting an injectate fluid into a blood vessel of the patient and for carrying out a blood pressure measurement of a patient. The injection system includes a catheter tube having a first end for penetrating the blood vessel of the patient, and a pressure sensor which is arranged close to a second end of the catheter tube and can sense a pressure of a liquid in the catheter tube as an indication of the blood pressure of the patient. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330169 | BLOOD PRESSURE INFORMATION MEASUREMENT DEVICE CUFF AND BLOOD PRESSURE INFORMATION MEASUREMENT DEVICE PROVIDED THEREWITH - In a blood pressure information measurement device cuff, a first flexion point and a second flexion point at which a curvature radius changes are provided in a curler, and a straight line-shaped connection portion is provided between the first flexion point and the second flexion point so as to be located inside a curve formed by extending a first curved portion and a second curved portion that are located at the ends of the curler at the first flexion point and the second flexion point, according to the respective curvatures. Through this, it is possible to provide a blood pressure information measurement device cuff, and a blood pressure information measurement device provided with such a cuff, that can reduce error in a blood pressure measurement by reducing errors in changes in the volume of a fluid bladder. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330170 | Methods, Systems and Devices for Detecting and Diagnosing Heart Diseases and Disorders - Disclosed herein methods, devices, and systems for detecting and diagnosing a heart disease or disorder in a subject from a prime electrocardiogram which comprises calculating at least one distribution function of the prime electrocardiogram and determining whether the distribution function is indicative of the presence of absence of the heart disease or disorder. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330171 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SENSING WIRELESS ECG AS SUBSTITUTE FOR INTRACARDIAC ELECTROGRAM - A CRM system enhances intracardiac electrogram-based arrhythmia detection using a wireless electrocardiogram (ECG), which is a signal sensed with implantable electrodes and approximating a surface ECG. In one embodiment, the wireless ECG is sensed as a substitute signal for the intracardiac electrogram when the sensing of the intracardiac electrogram becomes unreliable. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330172 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR QUANIFYING AND PROVIDING INDICIA OF ST-SEGMENT RESOLUTION IN AN ECG SIGNAL - Systems and methods are provided for quantifying and providing indicia of ST-segment resolution in an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal. A receiver acquires an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal that includes an ST-segment. A processor processes the ECG signal to determine values for the ST-segment deviation relative to an isoelectric baseline. A user is allowed to provide a baseline signal to the processor. The processor responds to the baseline signal by marking a baseline ST-segment value corresponding to a baseline time. A user interface displays a linear graphical trend of variations in the measured ST-segment values relative to the baseline ST-segment value. In certain embodiments, the processor detects user-selected trigger events such as post-intervention ST deviation relative to the baseline time and the baseline ST-segment value, and provides indicia of the trigger event. In addition, or in other embodiments, a verbal annunciation of a percent ST-segment resolution is provided. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330173 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION OF DRIVER - An apparatus for obtaining biometric information of driver is provided. The apparatus includes a first biometric-signal-sensing unit that is installed in the steering wheel of an automobile and senses a driver's biometric signal therefrom. Additionally, a second biometric-signal-sensing unit is installed in the driver's seat of the automobile and also simultaneously senses a driver's biometric signal. As a means of control, a controller obtains biometric information selectively using biometric signals which satisfy a preset condition in obtaining biometric information based on biometric signals sensed by the first biometric-signal-sensing unit and biometric signals sensed by the second biometric-signal-sensing unit. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330174 | SENSING RATE OF CHANGE OF PRESSURE IN THE LEFT VENTRICLE WITH AN IMPLANTED DEVICE - An implantable device and method for monitoring S1 heart sounds with a remotely located accelerometer. The device includes a transducer that converts heart sounds into an electrical signal. A control circuit is coupled to the transducer. The control circuit is configured to receive the electrical signal, identify an S1 heart sound, and to convert the S1 heart sound into electrical information. The control circuit also generates morphological data from the electrical information. The morphological data relates to a hemodynamic metric, such as left ventricular contractility. A housing may enclose the control circuit. The housing defines a volume coextensive with an outer surface of the housing. The transducer is in or on the volume defined by the housing. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330175 | BREATH ALCOHOL SAMPLING SYSTEM WITH SPIROMETRIC CLIENT IDENTITY CONFIRMATION - An system for monitoring alcohol in the breath of a test client confirms the identity of the test client based on spirometric data. The system includes a sample chamber receiving a breath sample, an alcohol sensor measuring the alcohol content of the breath sample, and a spirometric sensor generating spirometric data from the breath sample over the test clients entire exhalatory phase. A processor analyzes the spirometric data with stored client characterization data for a known client to confirm the identity of the test client. The client characterization data can be a probability density in a phase space in which at least two spirometric variables (e.g., flow and volume time-series data) are correlated. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330176 | NASAL CANNULA FOR CARBON DIOXIDE SAMPLING - A device to facilitate carbon dioxide sampling in the exhalation breath of a person comprising a single nasal prong ( | 2012-12-27 |
20120330177 | System and Method for Assessing Real Time Pulmonary Mechanics - A system and method of calculating an accurate estimate of pulmonary mechanics of a patient, including but not limited to compliance, resistance, and plateau pressure without modification of ventilator flow pattern. The accurate estimation of pulmonary mechanics is derived from airway pressure and flow sensors attached to the patient using novel mathematical models. These estimated figures for pulmonary mechanics (respiratory system compliance and resistance) are important for monitoring patient treatment efficacy during mechanical ventilation and ensuring alveoli do not over distend to avoid baro- and/or volutrauma, especially in patients with restrictive lung diseases. The subject method of calculating these accurate estimated figures for pulmonary mechanics is based on linear or non-linear calculations using multiple parameters derived from the above-mentioned sensors. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330178 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIMODAL MOBILE SCREENING TO QUANTITATIVELY DETECT BRAIN FUNCTION IMPAIRMENT - A method and apparatus including a mobile device for administering and quantitatively determining a Risk Index that a user has suffered an impairment of brain function. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330179 | ELECTRODE CONTACT-QUALITY EVALUATION - A system includes an array of N electrode elements configured to be attached to an external region of a patient, and a processing device coupled to the array. The processing device is configured to receive a set of bioelectric data signals from the array, determine from the set of data signals a set of elements of the array that are, according to a predetermined standard, insufficiently attached to the external region, and generate to a display device, in at least two dimensions, a representation of the external region and the spatial positioning of the insufficiently attached set of elements on the external region. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330180 | VERTEBRAL BONE CHANNELING SYSTEMS - System and methods for channeling a path into bone include a trocar having a proximal end, distal end and a central channel disposed along a central axis of the trocar. The trocar includes a radial opening at or near the distal end of the trocar. The system includes a curveable cannula sized to be received in the central channel, the curveable cannula comprising a curveable distal end configured to be extended laterally outward from the radial opening in a curved path extending away from the trocar. The curveable cannula has a central passageway having a diameter configured allow a probe to be delivered through the central passageway to a location beyond the curved path. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330181 | VISCERAL FAT MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A visceral fat measurement device includes a current-applying electrode pair including a first current-applying electrode and a second current-applying electrode, and a voltage measurement electrode pair including a first voltage measurement electrode and a second voltage measurement electrode. The current-applying electrode pair is arranged on a projected line obtained by projecting the body trunk axis of a measured body to the body surface of an abdominal part of the measured body. The first and second current-applying electrodes are separated from each other at a predetermined interval determined so that a current path connecting the first current-applying electrode, visceral fat, and the second current-applying electrode is formed. The voltage measurement electrode pair is arranged between the first and second current-applying electrodes in a direction along the body trunk axis of the measured body. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330182 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOTOR AND COGNITIVE ANALYSIS - A cognitive and/or motor skill testing system and method may include a processor that records respective time information for each of multiple positions of a display device that are traced during administration of a test, that determines speed and/or velocity values based on the recorded time information, and that outputs test result information based on the determined values. The test result information may be based on a comparison between a graphed curve of such values to an ideal curve. The positions may correspond to a path between displayed targets whose size and/or distance therebetween depend on past test performance. The system and/or method may output a change expected with a change to therapy parameters for a patient, where the expected change is determined based on changes which occurred in other patients having similar test results and therapy parameters as those of the patient. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330183 | VENTILATION MASK WITH INTEGRATED PILOTED EXHALATION VALVE AND METHOD OF VENTILATING A PATIENT USING THE SAME - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a mask for achieving positive pressure mechanical ventilation (inclusive of CPAP, ventilator support, critical care ventilation, emergency applications), and a method for a operating a ventilation system including such mask. The mask of the present invention includes a piloted exhalation valve that is used to achieve the target pressures/flows to the patient. The pilot for the valve may be pneumatic and driven from the gas supply tubing from the ventilator. The pilot may also be a preset pressure derived in the mask, a separate pneumatic line from the ventilator, or an electro-mechanical control. Additionally, the valve can be implemented with a diaphragm or with a flapper. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330184 | Access Needle Pressure Sensor Device and Method of Use - A tool and method of positioning and delivering medical devices and therapeutics within the pericardial space, as well as other body part or space. A needle is inserted into the chest through a sub-xiphoid puncture, and the pressure within the needle is monitored manometrically or otherwise sensed as the needle is advanced towards the pericardial space. By reading the pressure within the needle while it is advanced, the clinician is able to know that he or she is avoiding insertion of it into organs or spaces not intended to be the target location. In addition the retractable sharp edge allows the operator to access the space and cut tissue but do so safely by retracting the sharp edge. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330185 | SINGLE-INSERTION, MULTIPLE SAMPLING BIOPSY DEVICE USABLE WITH VARIOUS TRANSPORT SYSTEMS AND INTEGRATED MARKERS - A biopsy device includes a biopsy sample extraction needle with a sample extraction end and a recovery end. A transport channel links the extraction end and recovery end. A pump is provided, and a multi-way valve is coupled in fluid communication with the biopsy sample extraction needle and the pump. The multi-way valve has a plurality of settings. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330186 | INTRODUCER FOR BIOPSY DEVICE - A biopsy system comprises an introducer, a biopsy device having a needle, and a marker applier. The introducer may include a closed distal tip, a lateral aperture, a proximally facing interior wall, and a ramp that guides the closed distal end of a marker applier up and into abutment with the wall as the applier is fed into the introducer. The needle of the biopsy device includes a blunt distal end and features providing clearance for the ramp as the blunt distal end is brought into abutment with the wall when the needle is fed into the introducer. The introducer may alternatively include an open distal end having resiliently biased leaves that bear against an inserted biopsy device needle. In some other versions, a fin projects laterally from the closed distal end of a marker applier, spacing the distal end away from a sidewall region of the introducer cannula. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330187 | Flashback Blood Collection Needle - A needle assembly includes a transparent or translucent housing with a fluid inlet end, a fluid outlet end, a flashback chamber, and a venting mechanism therebetween. Substantially axially aligned inlet and outlet cannulas extend from the housing and communicate with the chamber. A sealable sleeve covers the external end of the outlet cannula. Relative volumes of the cannulas, the chamber, and the sleeve are selected to provide rapid reliable flashback indicative of venous entry with an internal vent positioned within the housing so as to divide the interior into first and second chambers, with the second chamber being adapted to maintain a negative pressure therein relative to the external environment so as to inhibit leakage of blood from the needle on withdrawal from the patient. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330188 | Cocking and Advancing Mechanism for Analyte Testing Device - An analyte testing device includes an analyte sensor, a lancet, and a mechanism with an actuator that operates to independently expose the analyte sensor and advance the lancet into position for use. The analyte sensor is preferably included in an analyte sensor cartridge that houses a plurality of sensors. Similarly, the lancet is preferably included in a lancet cartridge that houses a plurality of lancets. The actuator can be a lever configured to expose the analyte sensor and advance the lancet into position with a single motion (e.g., pulling the lever). The actuator also preferably operates to cock a hammer in preparation for lancing a body member to draw a blood sample. The mechanism can be a linkage coupled with the actuator and configured to engage the analyte sensor and lancet. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330189 | Analyte Testing Device with Lancet Cartridge and Test Strip Cartridge - An analyte testing device housing a lancet cartridge and a test strip cartridge is described. The testing device simplifies analyte testing/monitoring by providing an actuator and linkage mechanism that: (i) cocks a lancing device, (ii) exposes a test strip for use; and (iii) advances the lancet cartridge. The testing device also includes conversion electronics, which receives a signal from a test trip and converts the signal into readable data. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330190 | OPTICAL PRESSURE MEASUREMENT - Sensing apparatus, consisting of a housing, including a medium having an elastic, transparent outer surface configured to contact a tissue within a living body and to deform in response to a force exerted by the body tissue on the surface. The apparatus has a radiation source contained in the housing and configured to direct radiation toward the surface, as well as a radiation detector contained in the housing and configured to sense the radiation that is reflected from the surface and to output a signal indicative of an amplitude of the reflected radiation. The apparatus further has a processor, which is coupled to measure a change in the signal due to deformation of the surface and, responsively to the change, to output an indication of the force. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330191 | Intramedullary Rod Tracking - A device for determining deformation of an intramedullary rod comprises a longitudinal probe sized and shaped to be inserted into a channel of the rod and including a deflection detection element, a head portion including a lumen extending therethrough and a coupling element to attach the head portion to a proximal end of the intramedullary rod, the lumen slidably receiving the probe therein, and a logging unit configured to detect relative movement between the probe and the head portion and to determine a current path of the intramedullary rod from the relative movement. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330192 | Biomedical Interface Pressure Transducer for Medical Tourniquets - A biomedical interface pressure transducer which is useful for interposing between a limb or tissue and an occlusive band, tourniquet cuff or other biomedical apparatus in order to estimate the pressure and pressure gradient applied to a selected area of the limb or tissue is disclosed. The pressure transducer comprises a modified MEMS pressure sensor and a conformable semisolid body enclosed in a shear relief membrane which translates the pressure applied by the occlusive band to the modified MEMS pressure sensor mounted on a flexible substrate with patterned electrical interconnect tracks allowing the connection of the pressure sensor to digital communication and control circuitry. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330193 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MEASURING JOINT ROTATION OF AN OBJECT - A device and method for measuring joint rotation of an object, which provides an objective quantification of a laxity of the joint, especially in external and internal rotation. The device for measuring rotation of a first joint of an object comprises an orthosis for immobilizing a second joint of the object, the second joint being connected to the first joint by a bone of the object; a torque sensor fixed to the orthosis for monitoring a value of torque applied to the second joint, the applied torque being transferred to the first joint via the bone; and a motion sensor for tracking a rotational displacement of the bone occurring under the applied torque. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330194 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING TISSUE WITH ULTRASOUND - A treatment apparatus and method are disclosed for applying mechanical ultrasonic vibrations to an area of tissue. The apparatus comprises an applicator movable by an operator over the area of tissue to be treated. Mounted within the applicator are an ultrasonic transducer for generating mechanical vibrations and a sonotrode for transmitting the vibrations generated by the transducer to the tissue to be treated. The apparatus further comprises a sensor for measuring an operating parameter indicative of the efficiency of the acoustic coupling between the sonotrode and the tissue to be treated, and electronic circuitry for generating a signal (e.g. an alarm signal) when the efficiency of the acoustic coupling drops below a threshold. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330195 | PROBE ADAPTED TO TREAT LIVING TISSUE AND ACTUATION METHOD OF DEVICE - A probe which is configured for a treatment device which is configured to treat a body tissue using ultrasonic vibration, includes a base member which includes a base surface defined by a longitudinal direction and a width direction shorter than the longitudinal direction and which is a vibration-retardation member configured to hardly transmit the ultrasonic vibration, a waveguide main body which has a width smaller than a width of the base surface in a width direction, protrudes with respect to the base surface, and is extended along the longitudinal direction of the base surface, and an end effecter which is provided at a tip end portion of the waveguide main body and which is configured to treat the body tissue by the ultrasonic vibration transmitted through the waveguide main body. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330196 | Methods and Apparatus for Removing Blood Clots and Tissue from the Patient's Head - Methods and apparatus for removing blood clots and tissue from the intracranial space of a patient's head using a trocar with an ultrasound device and visualization device to locate, dissolve and remove the blood clots outside the patient's head are provided. One or more pharmacologic agents may be delivered to the treatment area to further facilitate removal of the blood clots or other tissue. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330197 | NONINVASIVE TREATMENT OF BLOOD VESSELS - A non-invasive method and system for using ultrasound energy for the treatment of conditions resulting from vascular disorders is provided. In one embodiment, an image-treatment approach can be used to locate the blood vessel to be treated and then to ablate it non-invasively, while also monitoring the progress of the treatment. In another embodiment, a transducer is configured to deliver ultrasound energy to the regions of the superficial tissue (e.g., skin) such that the energy is deposited at the particular depth at which the vascular malformations are located below the skin surface. The ultrasound transducer can be driven at a number of different frequency regimes such that the depth and shape of energy concentration can match the region of treatment. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330198 | EXOSKELETON - An exoskeleton for humans including a joint element that interacts directly or indirectly with a human's joint via an end-effector mount, wherein the end-effector mount is arranged to perform an arbitrary planar parallel movement in a plane, allowing superimposed translational and rotational movements of the end-effector mount relative to a body of the joint element. The exoskeleton allows for excellent adjustment of the joint axes, i.e. the exoskeleton's and the human's joint, for effecting simultaneous translational and rotational movements. Particularly, the exoskeleton is self-aligning to the movements of a human's joint independent from differences in the attachment of the exoskeleton to the body and anatomical differences of the patients. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330199 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REPERFUSION INJURY PROTECTION AFTER CARDIAC ARREST - A method is provided for resuscitating a patient from cardiac arrest. This may be done by (a) performing chest compressions for a first period of time at a depth of between about 1.5 to about 3 inches, and (b) ceasing chest compressions for a second period of time. Steps (a) and (b) may be repeated at least two times in order to prevent reperfusion injury after cardiac arrest. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330200 | ENHANCED GUIDED ACTIVE COMPRESSION DECOMPRESSION CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for applying enhanced guided active compression decompression cardiopulmonary resuscitation are provided. Exemplary systems include a load cell, a handle, an adhesive pad. The handle and the adhesive pad are configured for magnetic coupling. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330202 | Thermal Therapy Device - A thermal treatment device is provided to perform thermal therapy treatment to a portion of a body. The thermal treatment device includes a harness and a bladder. The harness is configured to wrap around at least a portion of the body to secure the thermal treatment device. The bladder is coupled to an interior section of the harness and is filled with a temperature retaining fluid to provide either cold or heat therapy treatment. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330203 | Orthopedic Knee Brace Supplemental Support - Disclosed is a supplemental support that is designed to prevent a knee brace from migrating out of position. The device comprises an inelastic, elongated strap with hook fasteners on its inward surface and loop fasteners on its outward surface adapted to connect a knee brace to a waist support. A loop is provided at the upper end of the strap for securing to a conventional waist belt, while a protective cover secures over any exposed length of strap to prevent chaffing or damage to clothing. The hook fasteners secure to the neoprene fabric or any exposed loop fasteners on a conventional knee brace, or alternatively the strap is inserted between the brace straps and the neoprene to ensure that the brace does not move along the user's leg. When positioned between a waist belt and a knee brace, the device ensures the brace remains in position during activity. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330204 | Therapeutic Cushioning and Devices for Assisting Respiration of and administering fluid to a patient - The present invention is directed to both therapeutic cushioning designed to support the head of a patient in bed to improve respiration and a series of devices designed to assist a patient's respiration and administer fluid to the patient, by ensuring such devices cannot be inadvertently removed from the patient in the absence of medical personnel and cause unwanted injury to the patient. At the same, time, a device is provided to assist a patient's breathing in the absence of such assistive devices, e.g., during sleep. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330205 | Posture correcting device - A posture correcting device includes a frame member having a column for engaging with a back portion of a user and having a predetermined shape for forcedly correcting a human posture of the back portion of the user, a beam laterally supported on top of the column and having a pair of curved hooks extended from the lateral beam for engaging with the shoulder portion of the user, and the frame member includes a bar laterally supported on bottom of the column and having an inner portion for engaging with a waist portion of the user, and the frame member includes a pair of straps attached to the lateral bar for engaging onto the waist portion of the user. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330206 | ANKLE AND FOOT ORTHOSIS - An orthosis comprising a foot plate, at least one structural frame strut is disclosed. The orthosis frame strut is formed from layered fabric that is infused with a hardened structural resin. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330207 | TOE BRACE DESIGNS - In various embodiments, provided are braces for use in supporting the metatarsophalangeal joint, reducing or maintaining the intermetatarsal angle, enhancing or maintaining alignment of the hallux, or combinations thereof in a subject having hallux valgus. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330208 | Bandage for prevention of skin erosion - A cushioning bandage with absorbent properties, configured to permit easy positioning over a wound. The bandage comprises a highly lofted lamb's wool pad attached to variable lengths of elastic material. The bandage is configured for easy application to patients. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330209 | Non-leaching Antimicrobial Wound Dressing - The present application discloses preparations of antimicrobial wound dressings. Strongly binding polymeric dialkyl aminoalkyl(meth)acrylates are used to treat highly absorbent wound dressing materials. The resulting finish is highly antimicrobial effective and non-leachable. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330210 | ANTIMICROBIAL SILICONE-BASED WOUND DRESSINGS - Antimicrobial silicone-based dressings, such as wound dressings, are disclosed. An example dressing comprises a transparent and self-adhesive gel sheet cured from a liquid containing silicone, the sheet having dispersed therein (i) particulates of a chlorhexidine compound that is not soluble in the liquid; and (ii) at least one other antimicrobial. Methods of making the silicone-based dressings and methods of use are also disclosed. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330211 | ACRYLATE ADHESIVE FOR USE ON THE SKIN - The invention relates to the production of a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition polymerised entirely from acrylate-based monomers in a layer thickness of about 250 μm and to the use thereof for adhesion to human skin. The adhesive films thus produced adhere reliably to human skin, have high water-vapour permeability despite the layer thickness, with the result that, for example, wound healing is promoted, and even after a relatively long wearing period can be removed from the skin again without leaving a residue and without damaging the skin. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330212 | Magnetically-Triggered Bandage Release Mechanism - A pressure-sensitive adhesive bandage with a magnetically-released triggering mechanism is provided. The pressure-sensitive bandage may include a backing for providing support for the pressure-sensitive adhesive bandage. Additionally, the pressure-sensitive bandage may include a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to the backing, which may include microcapsules. The microcapsules may include a silica-based shell, a core confined within the silica-based shell that includes oil, and a plurality of magnetic particles that may be positioned in at least one of the silica-based shell and the core. The plurality of magnetic particles may be configured to cause the silica-based shell to release the oil from the core when a magnetic force is exerted on the plurality of magnetic particles. When the oil is released from the core and contacts the pressure-sensitive adhesive, it causes a decrease in peel strength of the pressure-sensitive adhesive and enables removal of the pressure-sensitive adhesive bandage from a surface. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330213 | Not an elastic slim wraps - The preceding objects and other characteristics and advantages are managed by an adapted wrap to cover a part of the human body. The not an elastic slim wrap made of a group of fabrics and plastic, to form shell. The slim wrap model contains portions, united by front Velcro's panels. These parts have the strength to wrap around a person's body. In addition for adjustment to size when the counter is reduced during treatment. It also facilitates in the terms of hygiene, by allowing the user to put it on and to take it off as they please. The not an elastic slim wrap can be complemented by other products used for the same purpose; massage creams, wet plaster therapy, etc. The product will be produce in a variety of sizes; Small to 6 XLarge. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330214 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AN EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT - A device and method for monitoring an access to a patient, an extracorporeal blood circuit and/or a dialysing fluid system includes a centrifugal pump for conveying blood or dialysing fluid instead of an occluding pump. Centrifugal pumps bring about a large change in flow rate by even a small change in pressure difference across the pump. The device includes a measuring unit for measuring the flow rate of blood or dialysing fluid conveyed by the centrifugal pump, and a control and computing unit configured to determine an incorrect vascular access or malfunction if a change in measured flow rate Q is more than a predetermined amount. For example, a small drop in pressure in the venous blood line leads to a marked increase in the flow rate of the centrifugal pump, which is used as a basis for the detection of an incorrect vascular access. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330215 | METHOD FOR MOVING ARTICLES AND CONTROLLING THE POSITION OF SAME - Methods for moving and controlling the position of an article are described. In one embodiment, the method employs a conveyor including a substantially planar surface and a support member situated opposite the substantially planar surface. An article is placed between and in contact with both the substantially planar surface and the support member. And at least one of the conveyor and the support member are moved wherein the article is both rotated and translated so that the rotation amount substantially matches the translation amount. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330216 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SKIN REJUVENATION - Apparatus and methods are provided for the purpose of applying topical treatment on the skin in a standardized and fractionated way. In one aspect of the inventive subject matter, a device includes a trigger activating a pump, which is continuous with a passageway that drains fluid from a reservoir to nozzle. The trigger is operatively coupled to the pump. The pump forces a predetermined volume of fluid to leave the nozzle at a predetermined distance from the skin. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330217 | ELECTRODE DEVICE USED IN IONTOPHORESIS TREATMENT - The present invention provides an electrode device used in iontophoresis treatment, in which an electrode layer used for introduction of medication can be contacted to a medication reservoir layer with a simple manner, and in which the medication reservoir layer can be reliably held when the medication is introduced into a skin. A main-electrode layer | 2012-12-27 |
20120330218 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING FAR-FIELD ACTIVATION IN PERIPHERAL FIELD NERVE STIMULATION - A method of providing therapy to a patient having a disorder using an electrode located adjacent a peripheral target neural region. The method comprises conveying electrical stimulation energy from the electrode that stimulates a first set of nerve endings in the peripheral target neural region. The method further comprises increasing an activation threshold of a second set of nerve endings in the peripheral target neural region, thereby rendering the second set of nerve endings less excitable to the electrical stimulation energy. The first set of nerve endings are relatively far from the electrode and the second set of nerve endings are relatively near the electrode. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330219 | IRRADIATION DEVICE - An irradiation device for insertion into an orifice of the body for providing photodynamic therapy or diagnosis comprises: a housing | 2012-12-27 |
20120330220 | COLLECTION AND FILTRATION VIA SUCTION OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL DURING SURGICAL PROCEDURE - A method for collecting and filtering biological material from blood and other fluids during a surgical procedure includes: attaching a first cover including a suction port and an intake port to a collection trap; attaching a suction source to the suction port; attaching an instrument to the intake port, through which blood and tissue are suctioned and received into the collection trap; filing the collection trap with blood and tissue; removing the collection trap from the first cover; attaching a second cover to the collection trap in place of the first cover, the second cover including a suction port and a plunger, the plunger including a press head having a screen portion permitting blood and other fluids to pass; attaching a suction source to the suction port of the second cover; separating the blood from the tissue by deploying the plunger; and drawing off the blood through the suction port. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330221 | TISSUE PROSTHESIS AND METHOD OF, AND EQUIPMENT FOR, FORMING A TISSUE PROSTHESIS - A tissue prosthesis | 2012-12-27 |
20120330222 | METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF HYPERHIDROSIS - Methods for ultrasound treatment of hyperhidrosis are provided. Various methods and systems for targeted treatment of sweat glands can be configured in various manners, such as through use of therapy only, therapy and monitoring, imaging and therapy, or therapy, imaging, and monitoring, and/or through use of focused, unfocused, or defocused ultrasound through control of various spatial and temporal parameters. As a result, thermal and/or ablative energy can be deposited at the particular depth at which the sweat gland population is located below the skin surface. Ultrasound and non-ultrasound treatments for hyperhidrosis are provided. | 2012-12-27 |
20120330223 | ENERGY BASED HYPERHIDROSIS TREATMENT - A method and system for energy-based (e.g., ultrasound treatment and/or other modalities) of sweat glands are provided. An exemplary method and system for targeted treatment of sweat glands can be configured in various manners, such as through use of therapy only, therapy and monitoring, imaging and therapy, or therapy, imaging, and monitoring, and/or through use of focused, unfocused, or defocused ultrasound (or other energy) through control of various spatial and temporal parameters. As a result, ablative energy can be deposited at the particular depth at which the aberrant sweat gland population is located below the skin surface. | 2012-12-27 |