01st week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160001007 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A drive mechanism for a drug delivery device having a rotationally fixed plunger rod driven by a lead screw. The lead screw engages a free lock which is coupled to a release knob. A dose setting dial cooperates with an inner cylinder using a clutch to establish the axial movement of the plunger rod during dose setting and dispensing. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001008 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE AND MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE - A drive mechanism for a medication delivery device is proposed, the drive mechanism comprising a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, a rotation member which is adapted to be rotated in a first direction with respect to the housing during setting of a dose of a medication and to be rotated in a second direction with respect to the housing during delivery of the dose, the second direction being opposite to the first direction, a piston rod which is adapted to be displaced in a distal direction with respect to the housing for delivering the dose, a drive member which follows rotational movement of the rotation member in the second direction during delivery of the dose, and a stop member which prevents rotational movement of the drive member with respect to the housing in the first direction during setting of the dose, wherein the rotational movement of the drive member in the second direction is converted into movement of the piston rod in the distal direction with respect to the housing. Furthermore, a medication delivery device is provided for. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001009 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A drive mechanism for a drug delivery device having a rotationally fixed plunger rod driven by a lead screw. The lead screw engages a free lock which is coupled to a release knob. A dose setting dial cooperates with an inner cylinder using a clutch to establish the axial movement of the plunger rod during dose setting and dispensing. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001010 | DRIVE ASSEMBLY, DRIVE COMPONENT AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A drive assembly ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001011 | DISPENSING MECHANISM FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - A dispensing mechanism for administering a dosage of a medicament includes dosage setting means ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001012 | SYRINGE LABEL AND DRUG SOLUTION-FILLED SYRINGE USING THE SAME - Slightly above a rupture-intended line, a peripheral surface of a projection portion of a stopper cap is pushed in a direction from an outer side to an inner side (in an arrow direction). The stopper cap is pushed over on the principle of leverage in an oblique direction with, as a fulcrum P, the side (the back side) opposite in a circumferential direction to the side (the near side) at which a pushing force PW acts, so that an intermittent portion is ruptured due to bending of the flexible stopper cap. Then, a residual area remains at the syringe side, and a separation area is separated together with the stopper cap from the syringe to perform unsealing. Thus, a syringe label which allows for easy unsealing along the intermittent portion and with which an unsealed state is easily confirmed, and a drug solution-filled syringe using the label, are provided. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001013 | NEEDLE PROTECTION DEVICE - Injection device of fluid product ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001014 | Injection Needle Having Shield Activated Valve - The present invention relates to a needle assembly having a build-in valve ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001015 | CLOSURE ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR A SYRINGE CLOSURE ELEMENT FOR CLOSING A DISTAL OPENING OF A SYRINGE BODY IN A SEALING MANNER - A closure piece for closing a distal opening of a syringe cone of a syringe body includes a fastening element which is or can be arranged on the syringe body about the distal opening, and a closure cap which closes the distal opening in a sealed manner and which is connected releasably to the fastening element. The closure cap, in the area of the fastening element, is connected by material bonding to the fastening element by at least one connection point or one connection surface, and the closure cap includes a hard area and an elastomer part. The elastomer part securely closes the distal opening by being placed on or enclosing a short portion in an area of a tip of the distal opening. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001016 | Detection Device and Injection Device Comprising It - A detection device ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001017 | PREFILLED SYRINGE - A prefilled syringe includes: a syringe barrel including a syringe barrel body and an outer barrel; a cap; a gasket; and a plunger which allows the gasket to slide by pressing a press portion located on the base end of a shaft to discharge a drug solution inside the syringe barrel body. The outer barrel has a window and a mask which hides the inside of the outer barrel on a wall thereof. A part of the shaft has a mark which has a color different from the color of other parts of the plunger. The mark is covered with the mask and is not visually recognizable through the window before discharge of the drug solution. The outer peripheral surface of the mark is visually recognizable through the window along with movement of the plunger when the discharge of the drug solution is completed. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001018 | AEROSOLIZATION SYSTEM WITH FLOW RESTRICTOR AND FEEDBACK DEVICE - In one aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide an aerosolization device for ensuring proper delivery of an aerosolized medication to a user's respiratory system. The aerosolization device may include a conduit, an aerosol generator, a restrictor disposed within the conduit, and an indicator mechanism. The conduit may include a mouthpiece end by which a user may cause inspiratory flow through the conduit. The aerosol generator may include a vibratable mesh. The restrictor may define a plurality of apertures disposed along an outer periphery of the restrictor configured to provide an increase in pressure differential that varies with an inspiratory flow rate within the conduit and to provide a relatively laminar flow downstream of the restrictor compared to upstream of the restrictor. The indicator mechanism may indicate to a user a state of a parameter of the inspiratory flow relative to a predefined desired range. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001019 | LIQUID NEBULIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments provide aerosolization device for providing aerosolized medicament to user. The aerosolization device includes conduit, aerosol generator, fluid receiving chamber, restrictor within the conduit, and indicator mechanism. Conduit has an inner wall and a mouthpiece end for causing an inspiratory flow. Aerosol generator includes a vibratable mesh laterally offset from the inner wall. Fluid receiving chamber receives liquid medicament. At least a portion of chamber is tapered such that liquid medicament is directed onto vibratable mesh for aerosolization. Restrictor defines a plurality of apertures that provide increases in pressure differential that vary with inspiratory flow rate within conduit and provide relatively laminar flow downstream of restrictor. Indicator mechanism indicates a state of flow parameters relative to a predefined range. Aerosol generator is configured to aerosolize at least a portion of liquid medicament only when flow parameters of the inspiratory flow are within range. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001020 | Gravity-Actuated Locking Mechanism for Drug Container - A container for dispensing an active agent, which container comprises a housing containing said active agent, a cap connected to the housing and gravity-actuated locking means for locking together the housing and the cap, said cap being in an unlocked state when the container is held in a first orientation, but when tilted or rotated out of said orientation said locking means are urged by gravity into locking engagement to lock the cap; wherein said locking means comprise a first locking element that is connected to the cap and is moveable in conformity with the cap inside the housing and a second locking element that is moveable under force of gravity on a profile formed on the internal surface of the housing in response to any tilting or rotating movement of the container out of the first orientation to engage the first locking element in locking engagement; characterised in that the second locking element is formed of a material that permits the second locking element to move freely under gravity on the housing profile even in the presence of an electrostatic field. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001021 | DIRECTIONAL FLOW SENSOR INHALER - An fluid sensor to activate and control various components of an inhalation device. The fluid sensor includes an acoustic element, such as a microphone, positioned within said inhalation device to detect fluid within the device and output signals representative of the frequency, direction and/or amplitude of the fluid. These signals control and activate an electrostatic plate and/or a high frequency vibrator. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001022 | NASAL DELIVERY - A nasal delivery device for and method of delivering substance to a nasal cavity of a subject, the delivery device comprising: a nosepiece for fitting to a nostril of a subject, wherein the nosepiece comprises a tip element which includes a delivery aperture from which substance is in use delivered into the nasal cavity, and the tip element is at least in part tapered such as to be inclined to a longitudinal axis of the nosepiece, with the delivery aperture extending both laterally across the tip element and along a longitudinal extent of the tip element; a nozzle through which substance is in use delivered, preferably substantially axially to a longitudinal axis of the nosepiece, to the respective nasal cavity; and a delivery unit for delivering substance through the nozzle of the nosepiece. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001023 | ELECTRONIC FLOW MONITOR, CONTROL METHOD AND ANESTHESIA MACHINE - An electronic flow monitor, a control method and an anesthesia machine. The electronic flow controller can comprise a control module, an oxygen gas branch for delivering oxygen gas, an equilibrium gas branch for delivering equilibrium gas, and a gas mixing branch for mixing the oxygen gas and the equilibrium gas. The control module can meter an oxygen gas flow and an equilibrium gas flow through flow sensors. A first flow controller can be disposed in the oxygen gas branch, and a second flow controller can be disposed in the equilibrium gas branch. The first flow controller may be used to regulate the gas flow in the oxygen gas branch between zero and a maximum value and the second flow controller may be used to regulate the gas flow in the equilibrium gas branch between zero and a maximum value. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001024 | BREATHING APPARATUS WITH VENTILATION STRATEGY TOOL - A system includes a breathing apparatus, a display unit and a processing unit that is operatively connected to the display unit. The processing unit is configured to provide a graphical visualization on the display unit. The graphical visualization in turn includes a combination of a target indication for at least one ventilation related parameter of a ventilation strategy for a patient ventilated by the apparatus, and a reciprocating animation of the at least one ventilation related parameter relative the target indication. The target indication is for instance based on input of a user, such as an operator of the breathing apparatus. Alternatively, or in addition, it may be a default value stored on a memory unit being operatively connected to the processing unit. Alternatively, or in addition, the target indication is based on a measurement value of said patient's physiology or anatomy. In this manner, the system informs clinicians in a clear and easily understandable way how a current patient ventilation is related to a chosen ventilation strategy. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001025 | PORTABLE MANUAL VENTILATION DEVICE - A portable, compact closed circuit ventilation device for manual ventilation of a patient undergoing a surgical or medical procedure that requires sedation as well as emergency management of respiratory failure. One example embodiment includes a closed breathing circuit having a manually squeezable bag, a carbon dioxide absorption canister, a plurality of valves, a gas port and a plurality of sensors for measuring Tidal Volume (TV), Peak Airway Pressure (PAP) and End Tidal CO2 (ETCO2). Another example embodiment includes an open breathing circuit having a bag, valves and sensors. A monitor displays the sensor measurements during the respiratory phases. In a spontaneously breathing patient the device may be used to assess the adequacy of patient's respiratory efforts. During manual or assisted ventilation, the monitor assures safe and efficacious ventilation by the closed breathing circuit. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001026 | TRACHEAL CANNULA AND SPEAKING-RESPIRATION SYSTEM FOR MECHANICAL RESPIRATION - The present invention relates to a novel tracheal cannula ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001027 | DENTAL APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF PROTECTING DENTITIONS DURING A TRANSORAL PROCEDURE WITH THE APPLIANCE - A dental appliance for protecting teeth has two front flaps separated by a forward cusp, and two side flaps separated from the forward front flaps by side cusps. An open area is provided in each of the forward front flaps. The appliance may also have a rear palate portion with a rear cusp. The appliance may have a line of symmetry that extends from the forward cusp to the rear cusp. Open spaces may be distributed throughout the sheet of material. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001028 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A breathing assistance apparatus is disclosed, for use with delivery of respiratory gases to a patient. The breathing assistance apparatus includes a patient interface, having a body section adapted to cover the nose, or nose and mouth of a patient and a sealing interface. The sealing interface includes at least an outer sealing member. The outer sealing member is adapted to attach to the body section in a sealing manner and has a substantially thin section in at least its nasal bridge region. The thin section is substantially thinner than the rest of the outer sealing member. The patient interface comprises a mask body and a seal assembly. The seal assembly includes a flexible seal, and a rigid seal clip, the seal assembly being removably attached to the mask body via the rigid seal clip. The mask body and rigid seal clip are profiled to match the contours of a user's face so that the seal has a substantially constant wall depth. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001029 | SEAL FORMING PORTION, PAD AND CUSHION FOR A PATIENT INTERFACE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - It is discloses a patient interface | 2016-01-07 |
20160001030 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A patient interface that is comfortable for a user to wear is disclosed. The patient interface includes a forehead rest and cushion. In particular the cushion includes a deformable resilient member that when compressed creates a uniformly and gradually increasing force while evenly distributing the pressure on the forehead of the patient. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001031 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING GASES TO A USER - A connector and tubing combination includes a tubing segment with an end piece, such as a tubing flange. The tubing flange can be secured within the connector by an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve of the connector. Both of the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve are located outside of the tubing flange and the tubing segment. In addition, the inner sleeve, outer sleeve and the tubing flange are mechanically connected. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001032 | MULTI-LUMEN BREATHING CIRCUIT INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY - A breathing circuit includes a flexible hollow tube having a generally circular cross section and a flexible printed circuit board assembly disposed in the flexible hollow tube. The flexible printed circuit board assembly defines part of at least one inspiratory passage within the flexible hollow tube and part of at least one expiratory passage within the flexible hollow tube. The flexible printed circuit board assembly is configured to heat airflow within one or more of the at least one inspiratory passage and the at least one expiratory passage, and monitor a first property of the airflow within one or more of the at least one inspiratory passage and the at least one expiratory passage at multiple locations along the axial length of the flexible hollow tube. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001033 | A VALVE - There is provided a valve ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001034 | DEVICE METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING ANXIETY IN AN INDIVIDUAL - A system for reducing anxiety in an individual is provided. The system is capable of applying deep pressure to activate a Vegetative Skin Reflex. The system includes a wearable device constructed for covering at least a portion of a body of the individual. The wearable device includes individually expandable units for applying pressure to a specific body region of the individual when expanded and an expandable support unit for expanding and countering the pressure applied to the specific body region by each individual expandable pressure unit. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001035 | AROMATHERAPY DEVICE - An aromatherapy device includes a housing forming two annular wells for retaining a scented fluid therein. Each well includes an insert positioned in the well to assist the retention of the fluid in the well by providing a second contact surface for the fluid to contact. The shape of the annular well and the viscosity of the fluid discourage the fluid from leaking out of the housing if laid on its side. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001036 | MEDICAL DRAINAGE TUBE OBSTRUCTION EXTRACTOR - Devices and methods can be used to extract obstructions from medical drainage tubes. For example, this document provides catheter-based devices for insertion in a drainage tube to enable irrigation of obstructions, aspiration, and mechanical removal of obstructions. In some examples, medical drainage tube devices are used to provide an avenue for the body to expel the byproducts of an infection or inflammation. Medical drainage tubes can create a pathway from a location in the interior of a body to the surface of the body for withdrawal of fluids and discharges from a wound, sore, cavity, and the like. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001038 | TOOL AND METHOD FOR USING SURGICAL ENDOSCOPE WITH SPIRAL LUMENS - An embodiment of the present invention provides for an elongated medical device with a hypotube backbone running through the device, and a spiral lumen spiraled around the backbone along the length of the backbone. The backbone may be formed from a nitinol alloy for increased bendability without compromising axial stiffness. The device may also incorporate a jacket around the hypotube and spiral lumen formed using either melting, molding, bonding, or casting. The spiral lumen may be configured to accommodate a variety of uses, including actuation members (e.g., pull wires), tools, and means for aspiration, irrigation, image capture, and illumination. Additionally, the present invention provides a method for constructing an elongated medical device with a hypotube backbone running through the device, and a spiral lumen spiraled around the backbone along the length of the backbone. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001039 | MEDICAL DEVICE CURVING APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE - Apparatus, system, and method for creating a curvature on a medical device during a medical procedure, for example, selecting a curvature from a curve database, customizing the curvature for a specific patient anatomy, and applying the curvature to the medical device during the medical procedure. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001040 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT, CATHETER, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - A tubular body includes an elongated inner layer that demarcates a main lumen; a wire reinforcing layer that is formed by winding a reinforcing wire around the inner layer; a resinous elongated sub-tube that is arranged so as to extend along a longitudinal direction of the main lumen outside the wire reinforcing layer and demarcates a sub-lumen having a smaller diameter than the main lumen; a resinous outer layer that sheaths the wire reinforcing layer and the sub-tube; and a retaining wire. An operating wire is movably inserted through the sub-lumen, and has a tip connected to a distal portion of the tubular body. An operating part is operated to pull the operating wire to bend the distal portion of the tubular body. The retaining wire is sheathed by the outer layer, and winds together the sub-tube and the wire reinforcing layer. In a medical instrument (catheter), the retaining wire is in contact with a peripheral surface of the sub-tube on both an external diameter side and an outer surface of the wire reinforcing layer. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001041 | HIGH PRESSURE INJECTION CATHETER SYSTEMS - A needleless fluid injection system including an injection console, an injection chamber in operative communication with the console, an injectate shaft in operative communication with the console, which has an injection lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the shaft, and at least one injection orifice extending through a wall of the injection lumen proximate the distal end of the shaft. The injection lumen can include a sealing cap at its distal end. Alternatively, the system can include an injection plunger having an extending flange portion that is engageable with the console. In another alternative, the system includes an intermediate connector between injection chamber and the injectate shaft. In another embodiment, the system includes a leak management system extending from an outer surface of the injectate shaft. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001042 | Hybrid Lateral Vein Introducer - A hybrid lateral vein introducer which includes a conventional splittable hemostatic valve, which comprises two symmetrical wing extending from a splittable hub. A conventional splittable proximal sheath portion is coupled to and extends from the hub. The sheath portion is a conventional soft pliable sheath, which has limited torqueability, but adequate flexibility to be maneuvered in the cardiac vascular system. At a predetermined distance from the valve, the sheath is coupled to a reinforced sheath portion. Reinforced sheath portion is reinforced sufficiently to allow for good integrity and crush resistance while maintaining flexibility of the sheath portion. A proximal segment of the sheath portion is reinforced, but still splittable. Alternatively, the entire length of the sheath portion including the proximal segment and distal portions are rendered splittable. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001043 | TUBING ASSEMBLY AND SIGNAL GENERATOR PLACEMENT CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE WITH CATHETER GUIDANCE SYSTEMS - A tubing assembly having a signal generator placement control device for use in conjunction with electronic catheter guidance systems. The control device facilitates control of the position the guidance systems' signal generator relative to the end of the tubing assembly. The tubing assembly includes a tubular insulator coupled to one end of the control device, and the tubing assembly includes a tubular connector attached to the other end of control device. Also, the tubing assembly includes a catheter attached to the tubular connector and an end member attached to the catheter. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001044 | PIEZOELECTRIC STEERING FOR CATHETERS AND PULL WIRES - A steerable body insertion device is provided that includes a bendable non-piezoelectric element configured to move within patient anatomy. The non-piezoelectric element extends an element length between a proximal end and a distal end and having an element center axis extending along the element length when the non-piezoelectric element is in a non-bent state. The insertion device also includes a first piezoelectric strand coupled to a surface of the non-piezoelectric element and extending a first strand length. The first piezoelectric strand has a first strand center axis extending substantially parallel to the element center axis along the first stand length. When a first voltage is applied to the first piezoelectric strand, the first piezoelectric strand is configured to contract and cause the non-piezoelectric element to bend away from the element center axis. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001045 | DILATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments relate to a dilator and catheter introducer systems. The dilator system includes a dilator including a dilator lumen, and one or more cores for positioning in the dilator lumen. The catheter introducer systems further include a sheath including a sheath lumen operable to receive at least a portion of the dilator therein. Each core imparts a curvature to the dilator; modify the bending resistance of the dilator, or a combination thereof. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001046 | CATHETER PUNCTURING DEVICE - The invention relates to a catheter puncturing device for treating a patient during a medical treatment, said device structurally simplifying the placement of a catheter and reducing the number of required individual components of a catheter puncturing device. This is achieved by a catheter puncturing device according to the invention, said device being a closed single-piece system in which all the components required for the puncturing process are combined and provided in a housing. At the same time, the device allows the catheter to be released from the catheter puncturing device and to be uncovered using a handle after the catheter has been successfully introduced into the punctured vessel. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001047 | GUIDE WIRE UTILIZING A COLD WORKED NICKEL-TITANUIM-NIOBIUM TERNARY ALLOY - Guide wire devices fabricated from a linear pseudo-elastic Ni—Ti alloy and methods for their manufacture. The Ni—Ti alloy that includes nickel, titanium, and about 3 atomic % (at %) to about 30 at % niobium (Nb). Cold working the Ni—Ti alloy stabilizes the alloy's martensitic phase and yields a linear pseudo-elastic microstructure where reversion to the austenite phase is retarded or altogether blocked. The martensitic phase of cold worked, linear pseudo-elastic Ni—Ti—Nb alloy has an elastic modulus that is considerably higher than the comparable cold worked, linear pseudoelastic binary Ni—Ti alloy. This yields a guide wire device that has better torque response and steerability as compared to cold worked, linear pseudoelastic binary Ni—Ti alloy or superelastic binary Ni—Ti alloy. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001048 | GUIDEWIRE - A guidewire is capable of pressing against a lesion without bending excessively, thereby ensuring reliable use. The guidewire includes a shaft, an outer coil provided around a distal portion of the shaft, a first inner coil provided within a distal portion of the outer coil, and a second inner coil provided proximal to the first inner coil within the outer coil. A first joining member joins the shaft to a proximal end of the first inner coil, or a proximal portion of the first inner coil distal to the proximal end of the first inner coil. A second joining member joins the shaft to a distal end of the second inner coil, or a distal portion of the second inner coil proximal to the distal end of the second inner coil. The first joining member and the second joining member are spaced from each other in a longitudinal direction of the guidewire. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001049 | BALLOON CATHETER - A balloon catheter includes an inner tube and a balloon fixed to the inner tube. The balloon includes at least one first valley portion having a first distance to the inner tube, and at least one second valley portion having a second distance to the inner tube that is longer than the first distance. The first valley portion having the shorter distance to the inner tube can be preferentially depressurized for quick folding when the balloon transitions from an expanded state to a folded state. The second valley portion having the longer distance to the inner tube can be preferentially pressurized for quick expansion when the balloon transitions from a folded state to an expanded state. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001050 | URETERAL STENT AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ITS DEPLOYMENT - A ureteral stent includes a shaft having a soft tip and deployable anchor at its distal end and a coiled pigtail at its proximal end. The stent is delivered by a wire assembly which includes an inner wire and a sheath. The inner wire extends through a lumen within the stent shaft and is used to deploy the anchor structure. The wire then separates from the stent so that it may be removed for full stent deployment. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001051 | METHOD OF DRUG DELIVERY FOR OVARIAN CANCER - A drug delivery device has been designed to directly deliver an agent to the ovaries through direct contact with the fallopian tubes. The device consists of three main components: a tubular inserter, a cylindrical chamber and a plunger. The device is a single-use applicator designed in a shape similar to a tampon to facilitate its insertion through the vagina and into the uterus. Positioning of the device centrally in the uterus is accomplished through the use of ultrasound. The chamber is inserted into the tubular inserter. Adjusting the length of the chamber inserted into the tubular inserter controls the amount of tubing released from the apertures in the tubular inserter. Ultrasound is used to ensure the proper placement of each tube at the entrance of each fallopian tube. The plunger is inserted into the chamber and adjustment of the plunger controls the amount of the agent released into the tubes. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001052 | COMBINATION THERAPY FOR TREATING CANCER AND METHOD FOR TREATING CANCER USING A COMBINATION THERAPY - A combination therapy for treating cancer including a DNA damaging agent deliverable to cancer cells and operatively arranged to activate only under a low oxygen condition and a non-thermal plasma deliverable to cancer cells. The non-thermal plasma and the DNA damaging agent individually and in conjunction promote cell toxicity. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001053 | DRUG-HOLDING MICRONEEDLE ARRAY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a drug-holding microneedle array in which a drug is applied and held only on a tip portion of microneedles for quantitatively holding the drug and for preventing the drug from falling away during insertion of the microneedles. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001054 | Rotary rattoo machine with suspended motor give - A rotary tattoo machine with suspended motor give, includes: a frame adapted to receive and support rotary tattoo machine components; a spring mechanism having at least one spring connected to the frame; a D.C. rotary drive motor connected to the at least one spring and rotatably suspended from the spring mechanism relative to the frame, the D.C. rotary drive motor having a drive shaft and a cam extending therefrom; a needle drive mechanism connected to the cam; and, a tattoo needle connected to the needle drive mechanism. There is an optional spring tension adjustment mechanism connected to the at least one spring. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001055 | Implanatable Medical Device for Improved Placement and Adherence in the Body - A medical device comprises a flexible member that can be adhesively attached to a housing of the medical device, allowing implantation of the medical device into a body through an incision of reduced size. The flexible member can be attached to the housing either before or after implantation into the body. The flexible member comprises suture locations, including a permeable membrane or a suture hole, for suturing the medical device to tissue of the body. The suture holes can be filled with a substance penetrable by a suture needle, to minimize tissue ingrowth before or after suturing. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001056 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A medical connector for use in a fluid pathway includes a housing configured to permit fluid flow between a first medical device and a second device or location. The medical connector includes a valve member configured to be positioned at least partially within the housing. The valve member is configured to receive the first medical device. The valve member can be moved into a second state. The connector can be adapted for use with a catheter assembly. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001057 | Improved Medical Connector - A male luer medical connector includes a needle having a distal portion with a hole opening and contained in the cavity of a resilient seal. The needle has, apart from its distal portion, an additional hole. The seal and needle are shaped so that when the connector is connected, the compressed seal forms with the needle, immediately upstream of the upper level of the additional hole, a sealed cavity for receiving by way of passage in the additional hole a part of the fluid contained in the needle; and when the seal is released the cavity contains fluid when the lateral hole opening into the needle is sealed, and the portions of the seal, downstream and upstream of the cavity respectively, as well as the additional hole, are shaped so the downstream portion closes a lateral hole while the same cavity continues to discharge the fluid into the needle. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001058 | PACKAGING CONTAINER FOR ANTIMICROBIAL CAPS - Systems, methods, and articles for providing an antimicrobial composition to the proximal elements of a trans-dermal catheter and into the lumen of the transdermal catheter are disclosed. In an embodiment, an antimicrobial composition on surface a cap element transfers antimicrobial to the proximal end of the transdermal catheter. The system comprises an elongate member configured for insertion into a lumen of a catheter, the elongate member containing an antimicrobial. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001059 | CAPACITOR ELECTROLYTE - A capacitor for an implantable medical device is presented. The capacitor includes an anode, a cathode, a separator therebetween, and an electrolyte over the anode, cathode, and separator. The electrolyte includes ingredients comprising acetic acid, ammonium acetate, phosphoric acid, and tetaethylene glycol dimethyl ether. The capacitor has an operating voltage ninety percent or greater of its formation voltage. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001060 | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION LEADS AND SYSTEMS WITH ELONGATE ANCHORING ELEMENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - An electrical stimulation lead includes at least one lead body and at least one thin, elongate anchoring element. The lead body defines at least one anchoring lumen extending longitudinally along at least a portion of the lead body and at least one open slot in the lead body where each anchoring lumen is open at one of the at least one open slot. For each anchoring element, the first end of the anchoring element is disposed in one of the at least one anchoring lumen and the second end of the anchoring element is configured and arranged preferentially to extend out of the open slot associated with the anchoring lumen and away from the lead body in a deployed configuration unless the second end is constrained in a constrained configuration adjacent or within the lead body. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001061 | LEADS WITH PROXIMAL STIFFENING AND RELATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - An electrical stimulation lead includes a lead body; electrodes disposed along the distal portion of the lead body or on a paddle body coupled to the lead body; terminals disposed along the proximal portion of the lead body; and conductors coupling the terminals to the electrodes. The lead also includes a conductor guide disposed within the lead body and extending from the proximal portion of the lead body. The conductor guide defines a central lumen and a plurality of conductor lumens disposed around the central lumen. The lead further includes a stiffening agent disposed within at least one of the conductor lumens. The stiffening agent includes a) a material formed from a granular particulate material, b) a polymeric material having a durometer at least 10% greater than the durometer of the conductor guide, or c) a continuous epoxy layer within which discrete epoxy particles are also disposed. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001062 | MEDICAL DEVICE WITH A STRUCTURED COATING - A medical device includes a tubular body having a distal end and a proximal end, a lumen extending through the tubular body from the distal end to the proximal end, a wire extending through the lumen from the distal end to the proximal end, and a polymeric coating. The wire has an outer surface. The polymeric coating is on at least a portion of the outer surface of the wire. The coating comprises a bulk material and a plurality of flexible microstructures disposed on the bulk material. The microstructures extend outwardly from a surface of the polymeric coating. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001063 | DELIVERY CATHETER APPARATUS AND METHODS - A catheter has a shaft that defines a delivery lumen, for example, to deliver an elongate medical device therethrough; a proximal section of the catheter includes a seal zone portion, a handle portion and a proximal port portion. A relatively thin wall section of the proximal port portion extends between the seal zone portion and a proximal edge that defines part of a perimeter of a proximal opening of the delivery lumen. The handle portion projects laterally from the seal zone portion, generally opposite the relatively thin wall section. An inflation subassembly of the catheter includes a compliant sleeve member and an inflation lumen extending from the sleeve member, proximally along the shaft, and into a connector port formed in the handle portion. The inflation lumen may be formed by fusing a section of a tube to the shaft and molding the handle portion around another section of the tube. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001064 | ENDOCARDIAL LEAD CUTTING APPARATUS - In some embodiments, without limitation, the invention comprises an apparatus for cutting an endocardial lead within a patient. The apparatus comprises a generally flexible tubular member having a proximal end and distal end. At least one blade or cutting surface is affixed to the distal end of the tubular member. The apparatus optionally includes an adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust the blade or cutting surface between an extended position and a retracted position. The blade or cutting surface engages the endocardial lead to cut the lead. Various embodiments include a v-shaped groove defining the cutting surfaces. Other embodiments may comprise a rotatable blade of an inner shaft rotating within the tubular member and cutting the lead received within the v-shaped groove, and blades or cutting surfaces functioning like guillotines or scissors retracting into a distal end of the tubular member. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001065 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR A SKULL/BRAIN INTERFACE - Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for directing and focusing signals to the brain for neuromodulation and for directing and focusing signals or other energy from the brain for measurement, heat transfer and imaging. An aperture in the skull and/or a channel device implantable in the skull can be used to facilitate direction and focusing. Treatment and diagnosis of multiple neurological conditions may be facilitated with the disclosed systems, methods and devices. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001066 | SPINAL CATHETER HAVING MULTIPLE OBSTRUCTION-CLEARING FEATURES - A spinal catheter for insertion into the epidural space of a human or animal subject includes first and second lumens. A pressurized fluid can be discharged through the first lumen directly onto a tissue obstruction to form a partial/pilot or full/final opening in the tissue obstruction. If a full opening was not formed sufficient for passage of the stimulator lead, the distal-end portion of the stimulator lead can be inserted into the partial opening and then a pressurized fluid can be delivered through the second lumen and into a distensible balloon for expanding the balloon to clear the tissue obstruction sufficient for passage of the stimulator lead. In this way the catheter can be advanced past a tissue obstruction and into place for use within the epidural space, without having to remove and reinsert multiple surgical implements. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001067 | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of the present disclosure include medical apparatus, and related methods thereof. The apparatus may include a longitudinally extending lead, at least one electrode, an anchor component, and a control module. The lead may include a distal end and a proximal end. The at least one electrode may be coupled to the lead, wherein the at least one electrode may be disposed on the distal end of the lead. The anchor component may be disposed in the lead proximate of the at least one electrode. The anchor component may include solder. The control module may be operably coupled to the proximal end of the lead and may be configured to deliver energy to the at least one electrode. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001068 | FIXATION FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - A tine portion of an implantable medical device includes a hook segment and a distal segment extending therefrom, wherein the hook segment is pre-set to extend along a curvature and is elastically deformable therefrom to an open position. The distal segment includes a tooth and an end that surrounds the tooth, wherein the end includes a pair of legs and a distal arch. The legs extend along a length of, and on opposing sides of the tooth, and the distal arch extends between the legs, distal to a tissue-piercing tip of the tooth. When the hook segment is in the open position, and a force is applied along a longitudinal axis of the device, to push the distal arch of the distal segment against tissue, for initial tissue penetration, the legs of the end of the distal segment bend in elastic deformation to expose the tissue-piercing tip to the tissue. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001069 | WEARABLE ITEM FOR INCREASED APPLICATION OF NUTRIENTS - A wearable item is formed of conductive fibers and non-conductive fibers. Encapsulated nutrients are placed on the non-conductive fibers. A voltage is placed on the conductive lines in order to induce an electric field so that the effective absorption rate of the nutrients through the skin of a user is increased. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001070 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO REDUCE SENSOR INTERFERENCE ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRICAL THERAPIES - Methods and systems for reducing interference in a therapeutic energy delivery system by delivering an electrical therapeutic signal to a patient to provide a therapeutic benefit to the patient, and delivering an electrical counter signal to the patient that destructively interferes with an electrical interference signal resulting from delivering the electrical therapeutic signal. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001071 | Device and Implantation System for Electrical Stimulation of Biological Systems - The present specification discloses devices and methodologies for the treatment of GERD. Individuals with GERD may be treated by implanting a stimulation device within the patient's lower esophageal sphincter and applying electrical stimulation to the patient's lower esophageal sphincter, in accordance with certain predefined protocols. The presently disclosed devices have a simplified design because they do not require sensing systems capable of sensing when a person is engaged in a wet swallow, have improved energy storage requirements, enable improved LES function while concurrently delivering additional health benefits, and enable improved LES function post stimulation termination. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001072 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO MODULATE PHRENIC NERVE TO PREVENT SLEEP APNEA - An implantable medical device for treating breathing disorders such as central sleep apnea wherein stimulation is provided to the phrenic never through a transvenous lead system with the stimulation beginning after inspiration to extend the duration of a breath and to hold the diaphragm in a contracted condition. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001073 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STIMULATING HAIR GROWTH AND/OR PREVENTING HAIR LOSS - A method of treating or preventing a hair-condition of a user comprising: subjecting the user's scalp to at least 200 distinct electrode-scalp contact events during a time-interval of at most one minute and dividable into 5 non-overlapping equal-duration sub-intervals covering the time-interval, method performed such that i. for at least a majority of the electrode-scalp contact events, no electrode of the event enters into the dermis; ii. a duration of each electrode contact event is at most 100 milliseconds; and iii. for each electrode contact event, an electrical current flows between the electrode and the scalp so as to deposit electrode-released ions of a first metal or of a second metal on the scalp, thereby forming a respective metal-ion-deposition island on the user's scalp. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001074 | Magnetic Field Treatment Techniques - The invention involves enhancing brain function by stimulating the brain using magnetic fields. Applications of the new methods include improving the condition of individuals with cognitive disorders, such as depression, and studying the effects of neural stimulation using induced electric fields. These techniques can avoid deleterious effects of psychotropic pharmaceutical treatments, and provide a relatively safe, comfortable, inexpensive means of direct cranial stimulation. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001075 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF NEURAL OR MUSCULAR TISSUE - A device for electrical stimulation of neural and/or muscular tissue. The device includes a cochlear implant being equipped with a power source, a speech processor, a microphone adapted to deliver sound signals to said speech processor, a current stimulator, at least an array of electrodes attached to the stimulator, and at least a signal sensor other than the microphone. The device further includes a signal transformation unit, said signal sensors being adapted to capture relevant input information and to deliver a corresponding input signal to the transformation unit, the latter allowing to transform said input signal received from the signal sensors into a modulated electrical output signal adapted to be treated by the speech processor of the cochlear implant. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001076 | Implant Fixation and Impact Displacement Protection Systems - A cochlear implant system is described which includes an implant housing containing a stimulation processor for processing externally produced communications signals to generate electrical stimulation signals for the cochlea of an implant patient. The implant housing lies substantially in a plane and has an outer perimeter adapted to fit within a surgically prepared housing recess in skull bone of the implant patient. Multiple housing fixation features are located on the outer perimeter and cooperate to develop lateral force in the plane of the implant housing between the implant housing and adjacent skull bone of the housing recess to fixedly secure the implant housing within the housing recess. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001077 | COCHLEAR SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present disclosure relates to a method of calibrating a cochlea implant and present disclosure relates to a cochlea implant. Further, the present disclosure relates to use of cochlea implants and use of calibration method for cochlea implants. The methods, uses, and implants of the present disclosure provides improved auditory experience for the users of cochlea implants. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001078 | Saliency-Based Apparatus And Methods For Visual Prostheses - Saliency-based apparatus and methods for visual prostheses are disclosed. A saliency-based component processes video data output by a digital signal processor before the video data are input to the retinal stimulator. In a saliency-based method, an intensity stream is extracted from an input image, feature maps based on the intensity stream are developed, plural most salient regions of the input image are detected and one of the regions is selected as a highest saliency region. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001079 | NEUROSTIMULATOR SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONDUCTING A CLINICAL TRIAL - The invention relates to a method ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001080 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TARGET STIMULATION VOLUMES - A system and method may include determining a target stimulation volume based on modifying a patient population image for which an efficacious volume had been determined. A system and method for suggesting stimulation devices may include determining which stimulation device is capable of producing an output volume of activation that most closely matches the target volume. A system and method for facilitating selection of stimulation parameters may include graphically identifying a maximum volume in which tissue is stimulatable by an implanted stimulation device. A system and method may pre-compute volumes of activation that result from a predetermined modification of programming settings. A system and method may transmit stimulation programming settings from a stimulation programming module to a stimulation generating device. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001081 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING ELECTRICAL THERAPY BASED ON IMPEDANCE CHANGES - System and methods for adjusting electrical therapy based on impedance changes are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes applying a therapeutic electrical signal to a patient via an implanted portion of a patient stimulation system that includes a signal delivery device in electrical communication with a target neural population of the patient. The electrical signal is delivered in accordance with a signal delivery parameter having a first value. Using the implanted portion of the patient stimulation system, a change in an impedance of an electrical circuit that includes the signal delivery device is detected. Based at least in part on the detected impedance change, the method can further include automatically adjusting the value of the signal delivery parameter from the first value to a second value different from the first, without human intervention. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001082 | SELECTIVE BLOCK OF NERVE ACTION POTENTIAL CONDUCTION - A method of selectively blocking a portion of a nerve signal is disclosed. The method may include the step of providing an electrode around a subject's peripheral nerve and connecting the electrode to a stimulator. The stimulator may then energize the electrode with a continuous periodic waveform of at least 50 kHz. This energization of the electrode can result in the selective block of one of: 1) a fast portion of a nerve signal having a conduction velocity greater than 2 m/s, and 2) a slow portion of the nerve signal having a conduction velocity less than 2 m/s. A method according to the present disclosure may allow the non-blocked portion of the nerve signal to be conducted substantially unimpeded. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001083 | IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATORS HAVING REDUCED POCKET STIMULATION - Neurostimulators and methods of using neurostimulators are provided. The neurostimulator is implanted within a tissue pocket of a patient, and electrical energy is conveyed from the neurostimulator to stimulate a target tissue site remote from the tissue pocket. The neurostimulator has a case with which one or more electrodes are associated. The electrical energy is returned to the electrode(s) in a manner that prevents, or at least reduces, pocket stimulation that may otherwise occur due to the return of electrical energy to the case of the neurostimulator. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001084 | Electrical contacts on a medical device patch - A device for conveying power from a location external to a subject to a location within the subject may include a flexible carrier and an adhesive on a first side of the carrier. A coil of electrically conductive material may be associated with the flexible carrier. A mechanical connector may be associated with the carrier opposite the adhesive, wherein the mechanical connector is configured to retain a housing and permit the housing to rotate relative to the flexible carrier. At least one electrical portion may be associated with the carrier in a manner permitting electrical connection to be maintained between the flexible carrier and the housing as the housing is rotated. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001085 | METHOD FOR MONITORING POWER SUPPLY TO IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An external control device includes a human-computer interface, a first controller and a power transmitting unit. An implantable medical device includes a power receiving unit, a second controller and a second detector. A method for monitoring power supply comprises: producing a first magnetic field by the power transmitting unit; sensing the first magnetic field to produce a second magnetic field and converting it into a direct current by the power receiving unit; detecting a power value of the direct current by the second detector to output a detection signal to the second controller; outputting a status information to the external control device by the second controller according to the detection signal; and receiving the status information by the first controller. The first controller transmits an adjustment signal to the power transmitting unit if informed of the status information that the power value is not within a designate power range. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001086 | NEUROSTIMULATOR - Methods and devices for stimulating nerves are disclosed. In one embodiment adapted for stimulating excitable tissue, the invention includes drive circuitry, an acoustic transducer and a pair of electrodes. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001087 | NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM WITH FLEXIBLE PATTERNING AND WAVEFORMS - A neurostimulation system configured for providing neurostimulation therapy to a patient. A user customizes a pulse pattern on a pulse-by-pulse basis. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to at least one electrode in accordance with the customized pulse pattern. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001088 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING MEDICAL DEVICE PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS - The technology disclosed herein relates to a system and method for analyzing medical device programming parameters. One aspect of the current technology is a method where an overall performance metric is detected for a cardiac medical device that is outside of a threshold at a first cardiac location in a patient. Processing circuitry identifies a first operating condition and sensing circuitry measures a first sensor response during the first operating condition. An adjustment is proposed to one or more programming parameters of the medical device based on the performance metric, the first operating condition, and the sensor response to the operating condition. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001089 | METHODS AND DEVICES IMPLEMENTING DUAL CRITERIA FOR ARRHYTHMIA DETECTION - Methods and devices providing multiple criteria for use in arrhythmia identification. Based on inputs including defined rules or parameters, one of a more conservative or more aggressive set of arrhythmia identification parameters can be selected. One or the other of the selectable sets of arrhythmia identification parameters may also be adaptive or modifiable during the use of the system, for example, in response to identified nonsustained episodes, the more conservative set of arrhythmia identification parameters can be modified to become still more conservative. Such modification of arrhythmia identification criteria allows reduced time to therapy when indicated, while allowing more deliberate decisions in other circumstances. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001090 | METHOD FOR DISCRIMINATING BETWEEN VENTRICULAR AND SUPRAVENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIAS - The present invention is directed toward a detection architecture for use in implantable cardiac rhythm devices. The detection architecture of the present invention provides methods and devices for discriminating between arrhythmias. Moreover, by exploiting the enhanced specificity in the origin of the identified arrhythmia, the detection architecture can better discriminate between rhythms appropriate for device therapy and those that are not. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001091 | CHIP FOR TRANSDERMAL EMISSION OR AUGMENTATION OF ENERGY - A hologram chip may be programmed to emit and/or augment energy tuned to interact with bodily functions through transdermal contact. The chip may be programmed by using a pair of Tesla pancake coils, each coupled to a spherical electrode and driven to create an energetic field between the electrodes. Embodiments may include systems that include the programmed hologram chip in a fabric body. The systems may be wearable so that the effects of the programmed chip may be applied to selected areas of the human body. Some embodiments may be useful for augmenting healing of ailments. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001092 | Position-finding apparatus - According to an example embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus comprising at least one receiver configured to receive signals relating to a position of a device relative to a head, at least one processing core configured to determine, at least in part based on the received signals, the position of the device relative to the head, to compare the position of the device relative to the head to information concerning a position corresponding to a maximal induced electric field, and to cause signals to be transmitted, and wherein the transmitted signals are configured to cause a display to indicate a deviation of the position of the device from the position corresponding to the maximal induced electric field | 2016-01-07 |
20160001093 | MAGNOTHERAPY STRAP - A magnotherapy strap ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001094 | SKIN PATCH DOSIMETER - A skin patch sensor having a groove therein to receive a sensor without leaving any air pockets is described. The skin patch sensor also has a water or tissue equivalent material and/or, in some embodiments, a moldable water equivalent material. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001095 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING LOCALIZED STASIS OF CEREBROSPINAL FLUID - A system and method for treating, inhibiting or ameliorating Alzheimer's disease in a patient, comprising one or more transducers operatively connected to a power source for radiating vibrational or acoustical energy to the maxilla of the patient, wherein the energy is sufficient to radiate through the paranasal sinuses of the patient to the base of the patient's skull to assist in cerebrospinal fluid clearance and inhibit localized stasis of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001096 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZED NEUROMODULATION AND THEIR APPLICATION - Disclosed are methods and systems for optimized deep or superficial deep-brain stimulation using multiple therapeutic modalities impacting one or multiple points in a neural circuit to produce Long-Term Potentiation (LTP) or Long-Term Depression (LTD). Also disclosed are methods for treatment of clinical conditions and obtaining physiological impacts. Also disclosed are: methods and systems for Guided Feedback control of non-invasive deep brain or superficial neuromodulation; patterned neuromodulation, ancillary stimulation, treatment planning, focused shaped or steered ultrasound; methods and systems using intersecting ultrasound beams; non-invasive ultrasound-neuromodulation techniques to control the permeability of the blood-brain barrier; non-invasive neuromodulation of the spinal cord by ultrasound energy; methods and systems for non-invasive neuromodulation using ultrasound for evaluating the feasibility of neuromodulation treatment using non-ultrasound/ultrasound modalities; neuromodulation of the whole head, treatment of multiple conditions, and method and systems for neuromodulation using ultrasound delivered in sessions. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001097 | LINE-FOCUSED ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER AND HIGH-INTENSITY LINE FOCUSED ULTRASOUND GENERATOR INCLUDING SAME - The present invention has been made in an effort to provide a line-focused ultrasound transducer and a high intensity line-focused ultrasound generation device including the same in which ultrasound is focused in a line so that the treatment time can be reduced and the structure can be simplified. A line-focused ultrasound transducer which focuses in a line shape includes: a therapeutic piezoelectric member having a hollow semi-cylindrical shape; a first electrode portion which is provided on an inner surface of the therapeutic piezoelectric member; and a second electrode portion which is provided on an outer surface of the therapeutic piezoelectric member in correspondence with the first electrode portion. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001098 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR A SKULL/BRAIN INTERFACE - Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for directing and focusing signals to the brain for neuromodulation and for directing and focusing signals or other energy from the brain for measurement, heat transfer and imaging. An aperture in the skull and/or a channel device implantable in the skull can be used to facilitate direction and focusing. Treatment and diagnosis of multiple neurological conditions may be facilitated with the disclosed systems, methods and devices. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001099 | Clear Cosmetic Compositions And Methods of Using - The present invention provides a cosmetic composition containing a partially crystalline polyolefin homopolymer or copolymer wax and a solvent system. Specifically, the partially crystalline polyolefin homopolymer or copolymer wax is characterized by a refractive index ranging from about 1.4 to about 1.6, a viscosity measured at 170° C. ranging from about 5,000 mPas to about 15,000 mPas, a weight average molecular weight ranging from about 22,000 to about 28,000, and a polydispersity index ranging from about 2 to about 2.5. The solvent system is characterized by a refractive index that is matched with the refractive index of the wax and includes one or more solvents that are compatible with the wax for forming a solid, substantially clear, stick-shaped cosmetic product. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001100 | FALL ARREST DEVICE - A fall arrest device comprises a guide ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001101 | Respirator with Phase Change Material - A respirator includes a frame, a filter layer, and a face seal member. The frame has an outer side and an inner side. The frame defines an opening therethrough. The filter layer is mounted to the outer side of the frame and covers the opening of the frame. The filter layer is configured to prohibit permeation of aerosol, gas, and/or vapor contaminants therethrough. The face seal member is mounted to the inner side of the frame. The face seal member includes a seal contact area configured to engage a facial surface of a wearer. The face seal member incorporates a phase change material therein. The phase change material is configured to provide localized cooling by absorbing heat emitted by the wearer. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001102 | Structure and Method For Recognizing Information on a Filter Installed in an Air Purifier of a Respirator - Provided is a method of recognizing information on a filter unit mounted on an air purifier of a respirator wherein the air purifier and the filter unit of the respirator which filters polluted external air and supplies purified air to a worker are wirelessly interconnected such that a control unit of the air purifier may provide the worker with information on the filter unit such as a type, a load rate depending on a blockage degree of the filter unit, a final operation time, a residual operation time, and a replacement time of the filter unit through information data transmitted from the filter unit. It is possible to precisely recognize the filter unit appropriate for a workplace and a work environment, thereby preventing an error, failure, and malfunction of the filter unit and simultaneously with continuously working. The air purifier and the filter unit are wirelessly interconnected through radio frequency identification (RFID), wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), near field communication (NFC), Bluetooth, or Zigbee to detect a type of a filter, recognize information of the detected filter such as an operation time and life thereof by counting an operation time of the filter, and allow a wearer to recognize the information. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001103 | Method of Warning of an Abnormality of an Air Purifier of a Respirator - Provided is a method of warning of an abnormal state of an air purifier of a respirator, in which when an abnormality of the air purifier occurs, colors, flickering intervals, and display patterns of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are differently output in such a way that an abnormal state such as a dead battery of the air purifier which purifies polluted external air and supplies the purified air to a worker, an error caused by a blockage of a filter unit due to foreign substances, an abnormality in a load rate of the filter unit, and an error, abnormality, failure and danger caused by the expiration of an operation time and a replacement of the filter unit is warned and at the same time informed to other workers who are working near the worker to prevent a dangerous situation in which the polluted external air which is not filtered and purified is inhaled by the worker through the respirator. A technical configuration for the method of warning of the abnormal state of the air purifier of the respirator includes the respirator a worker wears, the air purifier connected to the respirator through an air supply tube and including the filter unit to purify polluted external air flowing thereinto, and a control unit provided to be controllable in the air purifier, wherein an error, failure, and dangerous situation of the air purifier and the filter unit are warned and informed to other workers near the worker wearing the air purifier through an LED warning window. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001104 | Combined Exhale and Inlet Valve for Respirator - A valve assembly including a mask end and a supply end is provided. The valve assembly includes a housing assembly, an inhale valve, and an exhale valve. The housing assembly defines a first air passageway configured for inhalation and a second air passageway configured for exhalation. At least a portion of the second air passageway is disposed peripherally around the first air passageway. The inhale valve is configured to be biased to an open position when subject to a reduction in pressure due to inhalation, and to be biased to a closed position when subject to an increase in pressure proximate due to exhalation. The exhale valve is configured to be biased to a closed position when subject to a reduction in pressure due to inhalation, and to be biased to an open position when subject to an increase in pressure due to exhalation. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001105 | Automatic Switchable Exhale Cartridge - An exhale valve assembly includes a housing, a valve carrier body, a primary valve assembly, a plunger, a lock assembly, and an air pressure activated actuator assembly. The valve carrier body is disposed the housing and has a passageway. The primary valve assembly is mounted to the valve carrier body. A first air flow path passes through the passageway and a second air flow path passes through the primary valve assembly. The plunger is configured to permit a flow through the first air flow path when the plunger is in a first position and to direct a flow through the second air flow path when the plunger is in a second position. The lock assembly is configured to secure the plunger in the first position. The air pressure activated actuator assembly is configured to release the lock responsive to a pressure change within the cavity of the housing. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001106 | LUNG DEMAND VALVE - There is disclosed a lung demand valve comprising: a body within which is disposed a diaphragm and a valve assembly having a valve inlet, the valve assembly and diaphragm arranged to cooperate to control the delivery of breathable gas to a user. There is also provided a breathable gas inlet fluidically connected to the valve inlet inside the body and arranged to be fluidically connected to a supply of breathable gas; and a whistle coupled to the body. The whistle has a whistle inlet fluidically connected to the breathable gas inlet inside the body and a whistle outlet disposed outside the body. In use, when the pressure of the breathable gas in the breathable gas inlet is less than a threshold, breathable gas flows from the breathable gas inlet through the whistle inlet and outletthereby causing the whistle to sound outside of the body. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001107 | Respirator Filter Interface - A respirator filter connection mechanism with a first attachment element, the first attachment element associated with a respirator mask. The mechanism has a second attachment element which is associated with a filter. It also has openings provided through the first and second attachment elements and configured to be aligned with an inlet or discharge port of the mask and an inlet or discharge port of the filter. One of the first and second attachment elements includes a spring element located proximate to a corresponding opening, while another the first and second attachment elements includes an attachment shelf located proximate to a corresponding opening. The spring element is configured to be linearly advanced into initial engagement with the attachment shelf until the spring element and attachment shelf couple to one another in an intermediate loaded position. The attachment shelf has a cam feature that slidably engages the spring element and pulls the spring element from the intermediate loaded position into a locked and sealed position as at least one of the attachment shelf and spring element is rotated relative to the other of the attachment shelf and spring element. | 2016-01-07 |