03rd week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220016283 | UV Disinfection Device and Method - A device for cleaning a target may include a housing including a base and a lid; a chamber within the housing having a top within the lid, a bottom within the base, and at least one UV reflective plate; at least one UV emitter attached to the housing and positioned to emit UV radiation into the chamber; and a support attached to the housing and located in the chamber, the support configured for locating the target so that the UV radiation illuminates the target. All of the at least one UV emitters may be located in the base of the housing and none of the at least one UV emitters may be located in the lid of the housing. A means may be provided for rotating the support relative to the base so that the target moves relative to the at least one UV emitter. The means may include at least one of a fan, a motor, and actuator, and/or specially-configured support plates, and/or bases of housings. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016284 | ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION LIGHTING DEVICE - A fixture system includes a housing configured to be mounted in an upper region of a room or area. A light source is supported by the housing for providing visible light to illuminate at least a portion of the room or area. An ultraviolet radiation (UVR) system is supported by the housing for emitting UVC radiation in an upper region of the room or area. The UVR system includes at least one UVC emitting source and an optic member configured to direct UVC radiation in a pattern having a vertical width dimension that is above a threshold height from a floor or ground in the room or area. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016285 | SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR SANITIZING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) - System and apparatus for sanitizing personal protective equipment (PPE) through the use of pulsed ultraviolet (PUV) light within a PUV light area configured to receive the PPE and having a light source to supply the PUV light. The system may further include a control mechanism in communication with the light source and operable to activate and deactivate the PUV light. A protective enclosure (for example, a housing and/or light curtains) houses the PPE and contains the PUV light within the PUV light area when the PUV light is activated. The PUV light has wavelengths in a range of 200 to 1100 nm. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016286 | STERILIZATION STATUS DETECTION METHOD, STERILIZATION METHOD, STERILIZATION STATUS DETECTION DEVICE, STERILIZATION DEVICE - A sterilization status detection method of the present invention includes:
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20220016287 | OZONE DISINFECTION DEVICE, OZONE DISINFECTION SYSTEM, AND OZONE DISINFECTION METHOD - The disclosure relates to disinfection application, particularly, to a device capable of disinfecting a ventilator as well as a face mask and a hose, and more particularly, to an ozone disinfection device, an ozone disinfection system, and an ozone disinfection method. An ozone disinfection device and an ozone disinfection system are provided. An ozone disinfection device includes: a sealed disinfection space, a gas distribution unit, an ozone generation unit, a suction pump, a filter, and a control module. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016288 | DISINFECTION SYSTEM AND ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT HAVING THE SAME - A disinfection system includes an ultraviolet disinfecting light, a controlling device, and an ultraviolet detecting device. The ultraviolet disinfecting light can be turned on or off under control. The controlling device controls the ultraviolet disinfecting light to be turned on or off. The ultraviolet detecting device is signally connected to the controlling device and is for detecting an intensity of the ultraviolet rays emitted by the ultraviolet disinfecting light. The controlling device controls the ultraviolet disinfecting light to increase an ultraviolet radiation dose of the ultraviolet rays emitted by the ultraviolet disinfecting light after the ultraviolet disinfecting light is turned on and the intensity of the ultraviolet rays is less than a predetermined intensity. An elevator equipment includes a car, a lift control device, and the disinfection system. In this way, the space can be disinfected with the ultraviolet rays to avoid insufficient disinfection effect. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016289 | CENTRALIZED PROGRAMMABLE COMPUTER CONTROLLED AUTOMATED BIOCIDAL/DISINFECTION/CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A disinfection system includes a controller, disinfectant bank, valve manifold, and fluid distribution network that is terminated by nozzles in each of a plurality of spaces. The controller is operable to control pumping of disinfectant to various groups of nozzles in each of the spaces in order to disinfect the spaces at scheduled or unscheduled times. The nozzles are remotely actuated by wireless network communications from the controller, and the controller is responsive to sensors in each of the spaces that can indicate the presence of a person in the spaces. When a person is in a space, disinfection is inhibited in that space. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016290 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REGULATING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CABIN OF AN AIRCRAFT WHEN ON THE GROUND - The system includes a computer server receiving data representative of the temperature of the cabin and including a database containing, for the aircraft, a predetermined cycle of regulation of the temperature of the air of the cabin; a ground pre-conditioned air unit including: a pre-conditioned air generator and a control module; and a user interface connected to the computer server and transmitting a control signal to the control module; and the control module, upon receiving the control signal, controlling the pre-conditioned air generator, according to the predetermined cycle, which is modulated depending on the data. This system makes it possible to control the temperature of the cabin in real time, so as to correctly disinfect it. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016291 | Transactional Currency Sanitizer - A transactional currency sanitizer which includes an enclosure, a deposit device on the enclosure for depositing the currency into said enclosure, an ultraviolet radiation-producing (UV) device with at least two spaced-apart UV light emitters, and a retrieval device on the enclosure for retrieving the currency from said enclosure. The deposit device is configured to receive the currency and pass the currency between the at least two spaced-apart UV light emitters to sanitize both sides of the currency and the retrieval device is configured to accept the sanitized currency from between said device at least two spaced-apart UV light emitters and to provide the sanitized currency for retrieval from said enclosure. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016292 | Antiviral Compound with UV Reflectivity - A dispenser comprising a dispensing device containing a dispensing device solution, the dispensing device solution comprising C | 2022-01-20 |
20220016293 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING DISINFECTION OF A DEVICE - Various embodiments illustrated herein disclose a method for monitoring disinfection of a device. The method includes receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors positioned at a respective plurality of surfaces of the device. The sensor data indicates that a disinfecting agent is applied on one or more surfaces of the plurality of surfaces of the device. The method further includes determining at least one exposure characteristic based on the sensor data. The at least one exposure characteristic is associated with disinfection of the one or more surfaces of the device by the disinfecting agent. The method further includes comparing the at least one exposure characteristic to a threshold parameter associated with the at least one exposure characteristic. In response to the comparison, the method further includes generating a notification indicating that the one or more surfaces of the device are disinfected. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016294 | MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, INFORMATION GENERATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR MANAGING RECORD OF PROCESS - A management apparatus that manages records of a predetermined process carried out sing test paper, the test paper having a discoloration area that changes color in accordance with an achievement degree of the predetermined process, is presented. The management apparatus includes: holding means for holding, for each predetermined process, a record in which information that, indicates a date/time at which the predetermined process was carried out and a determination result of the predetermined process determined based on the color of the discoloration area of the test paper is recorded; and generating means for generating information for determining transition of quality of the predetermined process based on the information recorded in the records. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016295 | GELS COMPRISING A HYDROPHOBIC MATERIAL - The gel compositions as described herein, are less affected by changes in humidity, are readily formed into complex shapes, and can contain high loadings of the hydrophobic material, even when the material is not highly hydrophobic, and provide a more controlled release of the hydrophobic material. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016296 | MASK WITH STERILIZATION FUNCTION - A mask with a sterilization function is provided. The mask comprises two straps, a mask body, a functional layer, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a power inlet. The functional layer, the first electrode and the second electrode located in the mask body. The first electrode and the second electrode are located on a surface of the functional layer and are electrically connected to the power inlet. The first electrode and the second electrode are configured to input a current to the functional layer to heat the functional layer. The functional layer includes a carbon fiber layer. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016297 | UV-C LED DISINFECTING APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - An ultraviolet (UV) germicidal irradiation system comprising: a light emitting diode (LED) disinfecting face mask comprising: a flexible mask body having a front surface and a back surface; a flexible printed circuitry (FPC) sheet disposed within the flexible mask body, the FPC sheet having a plurality of LEDs adapted to emit UV light, the plurality of LEDs facing the front surface; a vibration sensor electrically connected to the FPC sheet, the vibration sensor being adapted to detect vibrations; a UV-reflective layer disposed behind the FPC sheet, the UV-reflective layer being adapted to reflect the UV light; and a light diffusion layer disposed in front of the FPC sheet, the light diffusion layer being adapted to scatter the UV light; and a control module comprising: a central processing unit (CPU), an LED driver, and a power source; the CPU being in electrical communication with the LED driver and the vibration sensor. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016298 | PROTECTIVE FACE MASK USING UVC LEDS - A protective mask for filtering out and effectively killing harmful organisms includes a transparent or translucent covering for the wearer's mouth. One or more resilient straps hold the covering over the wearer's mouth. Two modules, one at each edge of the covering, are located behind the edge of the eye sockets to reduce the moment of inertia when the wearer turns her head or moves her head up or down. Each module contains two UVC LEDs injecting light into a reflective chamber. A flow rate sensor in the chamber detects a flow rate of inhaled and exhaled air, and a controller supplies current to the LEDs generally proportional to the air flow. To remove heat from the LEDs, the LEDs are thermally coupled to heat sinks, a thermally conductive body of the modules, a thermally conductive grill, a thermally conductive receptacle for the modules, and thermally conductive straps. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016299 | AIR PURIFICATION DEVICE - A multichannel air purification device comprising a plurality of adjacent air channels in fluid communication with one another having a UV-C light source illuminate at least one air flow chamber, an air input means for allowing air into the channels, an air output means for allowing the air to exit the channels, openings between the channels for allowing air to pass from one channel to another channel, and a fan for drawing air through the device. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016300 | APPARATUS FOR REFLECTING AN INCIDENT RAY OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A flow through photochemistry apparatus and methods of use are disclosed in the present application. One or more reactant materials are passed through a reaction chamber and are exposed to electromagnetic radiation. The reaction chamber has reflective walls arranged to reflect electromagnetic radiation across the volume of the chamber a plurality of times, thereby increasing the probability of the electromagnetic radiation interacting with the reactive materials. The reaction chamber may be used for sterilization and photochemistry applications. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016301 | APPARATUS FOR REFLECTING AN INCIDENT RAY OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A flow through photochemistry apparatus and methods of use are disclosed in the present application. One or more reactant materials are passed through a reaction chamber and are exposed to electromagnetic radiation. The reaction chamber has reflective walls arranged to reflect electromagnetic radiation across the volume of the chamber a plurality of times, thereby increasing the probability of the electromagnetic radiation interacting with the reactive materials. The reaction chamber may be used for sterilization and photochemistry applications. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016302 | APPARATUS FOR REFLECTING AN INCIDENT RAY OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A flow through photochemistry apparatus and methods of use are disclosed in the present application. One or more reactant materials are passed through a reaction chamber and are exposed to electromagnetic radiation. The reaction chamber has reflective walls arranged to reflect electromagnetic radiation across the volume of the chamber a plurality of times, thereby increasing the probability of the electromagnetic radiation interacting with the reactive materials. The reaction chamber may be used for sterilization and photochemistry applications. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016303 | APPARATUS FOR REFLECTING AN INCIDENT RAY OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A flow through photochemistry apparatus and methods of use are disclosed in the present application. One or more reactant materials are passed through a reaction chamber and are exposed to electromagnetic radiation. The reaction chamber has reflective walls arranged to reflect electromagnetic radiation across the volume of the chamber a plurality of times, thereby increasing the probability of the electromagnetic radiation interacting with the reactive materials. The reaction chamber may be used for sterilization and photochemistry applications. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016304 | APPARATUS FOR REFLECTING AN INCIDENT RAY OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A flow through photochemistry apparatus and methods of use are disclosed in the present application. One or more reactant materials are passed through a reaction chamber and are exposed to electromagnetic radiation. The reaction chamber has reflective walls arranged to reflect electromagnetic radiation across the volume of the chamber a plurality of times, thereby increasing the probability of the electromagnetic radiation interacting with the reactive materials. The reaction chamber may be used for sterilization and photochemistry applications. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016305 | INDOOR AND OUTDOOR NANO AIR PURIFIER AND SYSTEM COMPRISING SAID PURIFIER - Indoor and outdoor air purifier including:—a fan for suctioning air and conveying it into—an air treatment duct suitable to disintegrate the toxic and pollutant components present in the air and then reintroducing the air, purified by now, into the external environment through one of the grids; within the duct, at least the following being installed: ∘ filters in any alveolar ceramic alloy treated with a titanium dioxide TiO | 2022-01-20 |
20220016306 | APPARATUS FOR REFLECTING AN INCIDENT RAY OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A flow through photochemistry apparatus and methods of use are disclosed in the present application. One or more reactant materials are passed through a reaction chamber and are exposed to electromagnetic radiation. The reaction chamber has reflective walls arranged to reflect electromagnetic radiation across the volume of the chamber a plurality of times, thereby increasing the probability of the electromagnetic radiation interacting with the reactive materials. The reaction chamber may be used for sterilization and photochemistry applications. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016307 | PLASMA STERILIZATION MODULE AND AIR PURIFIER HAVING SAME - The present invention relates to a plasma sterilization module, comprising: a housing which is disposed on a flow path through which air flows, and having a first surface through which the air is introduced and a second surface, opposite to the first surface, through which the introduced air is discharged; a discharge electrode disposed in the housing; and a ground electrode disposed in the housing and spaced apart from the discharge electrode, wherein the discharge electrode is applied with a high voltage to generate a plasma discharge toward the ground electrode between the first surface and the second surface, and the discharge electrode and the ground electrode are disposed so as to allow air introduced into the first surface to directly pass through an area wherein the plasma discharge occurs, and be discharged to the second surface, thereby sterilizing microbes in the air. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016308 | DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF CATIONIC BIOLOGICAL ACTIVES - A Delivery System for delivery of an Active Component is provided. The Delivery System comprises a Delivery Matrix and an Active Component. The Delivery Matrix has one or both of (i) a Cationic Component; and (ii) a Matrix Forming Substance. The Cationic Component has one or both of: (i) a cationic polymer or cationic copolymer, and (ii) a positively charged non-polymeric compound or composition. The Active Component comprises a cationic bioactive. The Delivery Matrix has a mEq amount of positive charge which is equal to or exceeds the mEq amount of positive charge of the Active Component. The Delivery Matrix may comprise chitosan, or other biopolymers, synthetic polymers, matrix polymers and large molecules, which themselves are matrix forming, or are combined with a Matrix Forming Substance and one or more other Cationic Components to form the positively charged Delivery Matrix. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016309 | ANTIMICROBIAL SILVER IODATE - The present invention is silver (I) periodate compounds and their use in preventing or reducing microbial contamination. The invention includes gels, coatings, and articles of manufacture having a surface contacted or coated with a gel comprising an antimicrobial silver (I) compound. Methods of treatment are also disclosed. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016310 | ANTIMICROBIAL SHAPE MEMORY POLYMERS - An embodiment includes a system comprising a thermoset polyurethane shape memory polymer (SMP) foam that includes at least one antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent may include at least one phenolic acid that is a pendent group chemically bonded to a polyurethane polymer chain of the SMP foam. Other embodiments are described herein. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016311 | TWO-REACTANT SHEET-SHAPED ADHESIVE/REINFORCEMENT FOR TISSUES - A sheet-shaped tissue adhesive/reinforcement includes a base sheet having biodegradability and a communicative porous structure, and an adhesive resin layer fixed and formed on the base sheet. The adhesive resin layer includes a first reactant made of an aldehyded glycan and a second reactant made of partially carboxylated polylysine, and has a molar ratio of 1 as a ratio of an aldehyde group of the first reactant to an amine group of the second reactant. The adhesive resin layer has a structure of granules derived from powder of the first reactant, and a connecting layer derived from the second reactant. The connecting layer connects the granules to each other and fixes each of the granules onto the base sheet, throughout the sheet-shaped tissue adhesive/reinforcement. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016312 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS TO GRAFT BONE USING IRON EXCIPIENTS - A bone graft composition comprising a calcium phosphate putty is provided. A method of repairing a bone defect in a patient by applying the bone graft composition is also provided. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016313 | FILLER COMPRISING HYALURONIC ACID HYDROGEL HAVING EXCELLENT FILLING PROPERTIES | 2022-01-20 |
20220016314 | TISSUE AND ORGAN REPLACEMENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF - A tissue or organ replacement includes a tissue-engineered construct that includes one or more bio ink compositions and a biocompatible support structure. The support structure includes one or more external supports, one or more internal supports, or combinations thereof of a biocompatible material. The composition has a three-dimensional (3D) shape, and the biocompatible material is present in an amount of about 1% to about 100% by weight of the biocompatible support structure. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016315 | BIODEGRADEABLE IMPLANT COMPRISING COATED METAL ALLOY PRODUCT - The invention relates to a biodegradable implant comprising a surface coated magnesium alloy or zinc alloy product, whereby the coating layer comprises oxides and/or phosphates of from rare-earth elements, Mg, Ca, Zn, Zr, Cu, Fe, Sr, Li, Mn or Ag wherein the coating is preferably generated by plasma electrolytically oxidation (PEO). The invention further comprises a method for preparing the coated magnesium or zinc alloy product of the implant. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016316 | METHODS OF BIOENGINEERING INTERNAL ANAL SPHINCTER CONSTRUCTS - The present disclosure provides methods of bioengineering sphincters having autologous smooth muscle cells isolated from human internal anal sphincter and autologous enteric neurospheres (neural progenitor cells) isolated from human small intestine (jejunum). The isolated neural progenitor cells and smooth muscle cells are co -cultured using dual layered hydrogels and allowed to form circular, intrinsically innervated internal anal sphincter constructs. Such innervated internal anal sphincter constructs, bioengineered internal anal sphincter constructs are useful as additive implants in the treatment of fecal incontinence. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016317 | DECELLULARISED CELL WALL STRUCTURES FROM FUNGUS AND USE THEREOF AS SCAFFOLD MATERIALS - Provided herein are scaffold biomaterials comprising a decellularised fungal tissue from which cellular materials and nucleic acids of the tissue are removed, the decellularised fungal tissue comprising a cellulose- or chitin-based 3-dimensional porous structure. Methods for preparing such scaffold biomaterials, as well as uses thereof as an implantable scaffold for supporting animal cell growth, for promoting tissue regeneration, for promoting angiogenesis, for a tissue replacement procedure, and/or as a structural implant for cosmetic surgery are also provided. Therapeutic treatment and/or cosmetic methods employing such scaffolds are additionally described. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016318 | BIODEGRADABLE TISSUE REPLACEMENT IMPLANT AND ITS USE - Tissue replacement implants are disclosed that include polarized retinal pigment epithelial cells on a polylactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) scaffold, wherein the PLGA scaffold is 20-30 microns in thickness, has a DL-lactide/glycotide ratio of about 1:1, an average pore size of less than about 1 micron, and a fiber diameter of about 150 to about 650 nm. Also disclosed are methods of treating a subject with a retinal degenerative disease, retinal or retinal pigment epithelium dysfunction, retinal degradation, retinal damage, or loss of retinal pigment epithelium. These methods include locally administering to the eye of the subject the tissue replacement implant. In further embodiments, methods are disclosed for producing the tissue replacement implant. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016319 | TISSUE SCAFFOLD MATERIALS FOR TISSUE REGENERATION AND METHODS OF MAKING - Disclosed herein are tissue scaffold materials with microspheres of one density embedded in hydrogel of a different density. The disclosed materials have improved ability to facilitate cellular invasion and vascularization for wound healing and tissue regeneration. The inventors have found that materials having components with different densities promotes invasion of cells, including desirable cells such as fibroblasts and endothelial precursor cells, into the scaffold. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016320 | READY TO USE BIODEGRADABLE AND BIOCOMPATIBLE CELL-BASED NERVE CONDUIT FOR NERVE INJURY AND A METHOD OF PREPARATION THEREOF - An artificial tissue construct for nerve repair and regeneration includes a biocompatible and biodegradable nerve guidance matrix comprising a plurality of biopolymers that include chitosan, gelatin, collagen and hyaluronic acid. A cross-linker includes glutaraldehyde. The nerve guidance matrix is formed as a three-dimensional scaffold polyelectrolyte complex (PEC). A subconfluent and grown monolayer of at least one of human mesenchymal stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, differentiated Schwann cells and neuronal cells is on the biocompatible and biodegradable nerve guidance matrix for direct implantation or delivery. A method of making the artificial tissue construct is disclosed. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016321 | DERMAL SUBSTITUTES AND ENGINEERED SKIN WITH RETE RIDGES - Disclosed herein are dermal substitutes comprising: fibroblasts positioned in a biologically compatible matrix, the biologically compatible matrix comprising a plurality of protrusions on at least one surface; wherein the plurality of protrusions comprise a length and width sufficient to improve a dermal graft outcome. Also disclosed are methods of treating a skin wound on a subject, the method comprising: contacting a skin wound with a herein disclosed dermal substitute. Also disclosed are methods of preparing a dermal graft for transplantation, the method comprising: culturing fibroblasts positioned in a biologically compatible matrix in a scaffold comprising a plurality of protrusions on at least one surface; wherein the scaffold comprises a plurality of protrusions comprising a length and width sufficient to improve a dermal graft outcome. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016322 | MULTILAYER SYNTHETIC RUBBER COMPOSITIONS - Provided are multilayer synthetic rubber compositions formed from a layer of a styrene block copolymer composition and a layer of one or more synthetic elastomers, such as polychloroprene, polyisoprene, nitrile rubber, styrene butadiene rubber, butyl rubber and polyurethane. The multilayer compositions find use in the manufacture of thin walled articles, for example gloves, particularly medical or industrial gloves. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016323 | BLOOD BAG SYSTEM AND CLAMP - A blood bag system includes one clamp. The clamp includes a base formed with an insertion hole through which a second tube and a third tube are inserted. A first slit for pressing the outer circumferential surface of the second tube inward such that a second flow channel is closed, and a second slit for pressing the outer circumferential surface of the third tube inward such that a third flow channel is closed, are provided in a wall section forming the insertion hole. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016324 | Bioartificial Ultrafiltration Device and Methods Related Thereto - Bioartificial ultrafiltration devices comprising a scaffold comprising a population of cells enclosed in a matrix and disposed adjacent a plurality of channels are provided. The population of cells provides molecules such as therapeutic molecules to a subject in need thereof and is supported by the nutrients filtered in an ultrafiltrate from the blood of the subject. The plurality of channels in the scaffold facilitate the transportation of the ultrafiltrate and exchange of molecules between the ultrafiltrate and the population of cells. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016325 | PERFORMANCE MONITORING OF REGIONAL CITRATE ANTICOAGULATION - A monitoring device operates to monitor regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) in a blood treatment system which is configured to administrate citrate to an extracorporeal blood circuit ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016326 | BLOOD PURIFICATION APPARATUS - A blood purification apparatus that includes a blood circuit including an arterial blood circuit and a venous blood circuit and through which blood of a patient is allowed to extracorporeally circulate; a blood purification unit connected to and provided between the arterial blood circuit and the venous blood circuit and that purifies the blood flowing through the blood circuit; a blood pump provided to the arterial blood circuit and that delivers the blood of the patient from a distal end of the arterial blood circuit to a distal end of the venous blood circuit; a substitution line through which a substitution fluid is allowed to be introduced into the blood circuit; and an infusion portion attached to the substitution line and from which a predetermined liquid drug to be administered to the patient is allowed to be infused into the substitution line. The blood purification apparatus includes a control unit that executes a drug introduction mode in which the substitution fluid in the substitution line is introduced into the blood circuit, the control unit causing the liquid drug infused from the infusion portion in the drug introduction mode to be introduced into the blood circuit together with the substitution fluid; and a calculation unit that calculates a volume of the substitution fluid introduced from the substitution line into the blood circuit with the execution of the drug introduction mode. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016327 | CONNECTION STRUCTURE AND BLOOD PURIFYING DEVICE - Provided are a connection structure and a blood purifying device which are capable of enhancing the durability of seal members. This connection structure 1 is roughly configured to be provided with: a connection part | 2022-01-20 |
20220016328 | COMBINATION WEARABLE AND STATIONARY DIALYSIS SYSTEM WITH DETACHABLE CANISTERS - Various embodiments disclosed relate to a system and methods for hemodialysis, including detachable sorbent cartridge canisters. The present disclosure can include a system for hemodialysis having a first dialysis module including a dialyzer, a blood circuit configured to receive blood from a patient, circulate the blood through the dialyzer, and return cleaned blood to the patient, a dialysate circuit configured to circulate dialysate through the dialyzer and remove impurities from the blood, and a first canister detachably coupled to dialysate circuit, the canister comprising a first sorbent. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016329 | CIRCUMFERENTIAL NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR CATHETERS AND ANCHOR DRAIN - The disclosure relates to a system of circumferentially (preferably helically) arranging indicia on the elongate body of a medical device such as a catheter. The disclosure also relates to an anchor drain for securing a surgical drain to a fluid collection device. The anchor drain resists disconnection of the surgical drain from the fluid collection device and also resists occlusion of the conduit connecting the surgical drain and the fluid collection device, even when a suture is tied about a portion of the anchor drain inserted within the surgical drain, and resists unintentional withdrawal of the surgical drain from the body or a body cavity. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016330 | REDUCED-PRESSURE TREATMENT SYSTEMS WITH RESERVOIR CONTROL - A reduced-pressure system for delivering reduced pressure for medical purposes to a desired site and to receive fluids in one instance includes a reservoir having an interior space operable to contain the fluids. A reduced-pressure delivery conduit is placed in fluid communication with the interior space for delivering the reduced pressure to the desired site. A source conduit and a pressure sensor conduit are placed in fluid communication with the interior space. A pressure sensor is placed in fluid communication with the pressure sensor conduit. A reduced-pressure source is placed in fluid communication with the source conduit. A reduced-pressure control unit is associated with the pressure sensor and the reduced-pressure source and is operable to receive pressure data from the pressure sensor and supply data from the reduced-pressure source and to determine when a reservoir-full/blockage condition exists. Other systems and methods are presented. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016331 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MECHANICAL INDICATION OF PRESSURE - This disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods related to a connector for a dressing, such as a dressing of a hyperbaric oxygen therapy system. An example of a connector includes a connector body configured to define at least a portion of a first channel. The connector also includes a viewing member coupled to the connector body. The connector further includes a deformable member positioned within the first channel. The deformable member is configured to deform based on a pressure associated with the deformable member and to provide a visual indication, via the viewing member, of the pressure. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016332 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WOUND THERAPY - A wound therapy device is disclosed. The wound therapy device may include a housing for covering at least a portion of a wound and for sealing to a body surface of a patient. The housing may also include a liquid collector for retaining liquid therein and a vacuum connection for coupling to a vacuum source. The vacuum connection may be in gaseous communication with the liquid collector. The vacuum connection may be separated from the liquid collector by a liquid barrier. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016333 | FLUID INJECTION SYSTEM WITH ILLUMINATED FLUID RESERVOIR - A fluid injection system includes an injector housing, a sleeve, and a lighting assembly. The sleeve is coupled to the injector housing and is configured to receive and secure a fluid reservoir. The lighting assembly is coupled to the injector housing. The lighting assembly includes a light source configured to illuminate an interior of the fluid reservoir by directing light emitted by the light source into the fluid reservoir. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016334 | Multi-Cartridge Fluid Delivery Device - A fluid delivery device for administering a first medicament and a second medicament includes a first fluid reservoir configured to contain the first medicament and a second fluid reservoir configured to contain the second medicament. The fluid delivery device may include one or more basal drive mechanisms to provide a basal delivery of one or more of the first and second medicaments. The fluid delivery device may further include one or more bolus drive mechanisms to provide a bolus delivery of one or more of the first and second medicaments. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016335 | FEEDING SYRINGE HOLDER - In one aspect, a system is provided for administering a formulated food solution. The system includes a syringe body having a collar, a barrel, and at least one protrusion. The system includes a handle configured to be hung on a support and a holder body connected to the handle. The holder body has a central opening sized to receive the syringe body. The holder body includes at least one alignment portion configured to engage at least one protrusion of the syringe body and resist turning of the syringe body in the central opening of the holder body. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016336 | FASTENER FOR MEDICAL TUBING - The present invention provides a fastener to secure an intravenous tube to a patient. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016337 | PUMP INFUSION SYSTEM - An infusion pump system comprises a pump for infusing a drug into a patient, a storing unit for storing therapy data, drug data, protocol data, profile data, care type data, and feedback data received from said pump and/or other sources including information about particularities of therapies already carried out or currently running, an input unit for selecting therapy data, drug data, profile data, and care type data, an associating unit for associating the selected therapy data, drug data, profile data and care type data provided by said input unit and further adapted to determine based on said association specific protocol data and specific feedback data, wherein said storing unit also stores said association with said specific protocol data and said specific feedback data; and an output unit for outputting said specific protocol data with said specific feedback data. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016338 | IMPLANTABLE CRANIAL MEDICAL DEVICE - An implantable cranial medical device includes a first fluid flow path, a second fluid flow path, and upper flange portion, and a lower portion. The upper flange portion is configured to rest on a skull of a subject about a burr hole. The lower portion is configured to be placed within the burr hole. The first fluid flow path may extend from a first opening in the upper flange portion to a first opening in the lower portion. The second fluid flow path may extend from a second opening in the upper flange portion to a second opening in the lower portion. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016339 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING A MEDICAL FLUID AND RELATIVE DELIVERY METHOD - A device for delivering a medical fluid ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016340 | LIQUID MEDICINE ADMINISTRATION DEVICE - A liquid medicine administration device configured to prevent leakage of liquid medicine when a blockage occurs in a delivery path of the medicine includes: a liquid medicine container having an opening at a tip end through which liquid medicine can be discharged; a gasket slidable in the container for expelling the liquid medicine; a plunger to press the gasket; a housing; a drive mechanism that advances the plunger toward the container tip; and a rotation restriction unit that restricts rotation of the plunger with respect to the housing. The drive mechanism includes: a motor a feed screw rotatable in response to motor rotation; and a transmission unit that transmits drive torque from the motor to the feed screw. The transmission unit includes a canceling unit that cancels transmission of drive torque from the motor to the feed screw, when receiving torque equal to or greater than a preset cancellation torque. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016341 | HAND-CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF INJECTION SYSTEM - A hand-control device for controlling the operation of an injection system is described herein. The hand-control device includes one or more input components that receive input to control various operations of the injection system, including commanding the injection to perform a particular operation, changing an operational aspect of the injection system, and selecting an operational mode for the injection system. A communication unit of the hand-control device generates and conveys a signal for the injection system, and receives a command signal from the injection system. An output component outputs an indication, such as a light emission, a sound, or haptic feedback, in response to receiving the command signal. In some instances, this indication acts as a confirmation or failure of the intended input. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016342 | ADVANCED STEP THERAPY DELIVERY FOR AN AMBULATORY INFUSION PUMP AND SYSTEM - Embodiments relate to systems, methods and devices for delivering a drug or other therapy to a patient with an ambulatory infusion pump configured to provide a series of tolerance-building steps leading up to a plateau delivery rate. The plateau delivery rate is maintained until the prescribed amount of drug or therapy fluid is delivered to the patient. Embodiments of the invention include providing the patient or other user with a mechanism to decrease, or step down, the therapy delivery rate if a tolerance was not achieved at a lower rate, and providing notifications prior to a step up in a dosage delivery rate. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016343 | ADJUSTING INSULIN DELIVERY RATES - A method includes receiving up-to-date blood glucose data for a PWD, determining basal insulin dosages for the PWD based on a baseline basal rate, delivering the basal insulin dosages to the PWD, modifying a target blood glucose level based on variability of blood glucose data for the PWD, receiving a temporary override indicating a user preference to reduce the likelihood that the PWD has a hypoglycemic event or a user preference to reduce the likelihood that the PWD has a hyperglycemic event, determining a temporary target blood glucose level based on the input—greater than the modified blood glucose level if the preference is to reduce the likelihood of a hypoglycemic event—lower than the modified target blood glucose level if the preference is to reduce the likelihood that of a hyperglycemic event. The method includes delivering basal insulin for the temporary period of time based on the temporary target. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016344 | DOSAGE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - The drug administration quantitative management assisting system includes an inputter and a calculator. The inputter receives, as input data, a time passed from previous drug administration to a patient and/or a value of biological materials in blood of the patient and/or a change of the value. The calculator calculates probabilities of drug administration to the patient as trinary determination of the dosage direction of STAY, UP or DOWN on the basis of a calculation model, and a first determination for determining the dosage direction, and a second determination for determining the dosage direction of UP or DOWN if the first determination is NON-STAY. The calculation model is prepared by machine learning using, as training data, the time passed from previous drug administration to a plurality of patients and/or the value of the biological material in blood of the plurality of patients and/or the changes of the value, and data indicating, as previous determination of the drug administration to the plurality of patients determined by doctors, any one of the dosage directions. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016345 | FEEDBACK PREDICTIVE CONTROL APPROACH FOR PROCESSES WITH TIME DELAY IN THE MANIPULATED VARIABLE - This invention relates to a feedback predictive controller, systems comprising and methods employing the same. Preferably the feedback predictive controller and/or systems comprising the feedback predictive controller are part of an automatic insulin delivery system. The methods described herein can be used to control blood glucose concentration in a patient with diabetes. Preferably, the insulin delivery system is an artificial pancreas. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016346 | AUTOINJECTOR - A medicament delivery device is presented having a housing, a container assembly, a needle assembly and a driver assembly. The container assembly includes a medicament container having an interior containing a medicament. The needle assembly is connected to the container assembly and has a needle and an outer cap, wherein the outer cap is configured to be manually manipulated to move the needle toward the medicament container in order for a distal end of the needle to pierce a first seal and enter an interior of the medicament container. The driver assembly is disposed at a distal end of the medicament container and configured to be released and move the container assembly and the needle assembly toward the proximal end of the housing to an insertion position where a proximal end of the needle exits the housing. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016347 | INJECTION DEVICE - Injection device ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016348 | PRIMARY CONTAINERS WITH IMPROVED PROTEIN DRUG STABILITY AND LOWER IMMUNE RESPONSE - A primary drug container is described having an injection-molded thermoplastic wall having an internal surface defining a lumen, a PECVD (plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition) drug-contact coating, and a polypeptide composition contained in the lumen. The drug-contact coating is on or adjacent to the internal surface, positioned to contact a fluid in the lumen, and consists essentially of SiOxCyHz. The primary drug container contains between a lower limit of 1,000 and an upper limit of 100,000 particles having effective spherical diameters greater than 2 and no more than 10 micrometers (μm) per mL of solution. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016349 | CANNULAS HAVING WALL STRENGTHENING FEATURES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A cannula may include a bowl portion comprising a first opening and a second opening, and an insertion tube extending from the bowl portion. The insertion tube defines a passage extending from the second opening and terminating in a distal end opening. The passage is configured to receive an instrument to be advanced through the cannula. The insertion tube has a transparent portion extending proximally from the distal end opening, and a strengthened portion extending proximally from the transparent portion. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016350 | BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR A PREFILLED EMERGENCY SYRINGE AND LUER LOCK SYRINGE - A device to prevent prefilled syringe and disposable syringes from accidental separation and unwanted waste of medication. A backflow preventor allows either a prefilled medication vial or syringe plunger to pass through the clip provided as deformable protrusion or twist lock into a track which prevents the plunger or vial from separating from the syringe. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016351 | A Method Of Inserting A Lubricant Free Stopper Into A Lubricant Free Barrel Or A Lubricant Free Cartridge Tube And A System For Assembling Same - A method of inserting a lubricant free stopper into a lubricant free syringe barrel or lubricant free cartridge tube is disclosed. The method includes (1) inserting a stopper with a sealing rib into a placement region, (2) lowering the body of the insertion tube into a syringe barrel or cartridge tube to a position located past the barrel flange or top of the cartridge tube, (3) maneuvering the stopper to a distal opening of the insertion tube using an insertion pin, (4) retracting the insertion tube while the stopper remains in a fixed position within the syringe barrel or cartridge tube, and (5) fully retracting the insertion pin and the insertion tube from the syringe barrel or cartridge tube. The method is lubricant free or substantially lubricant free. The insertion tube may be electropolished and/or extrude honed. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016352 | Supplementary Device for an Injection Device - A supplementary device for an injection device is disclosed. The injection device has a control dial that is rotatably mounted about an axis at a proximal end of the injection device, and the supplementary device is attachable to the control dial. The supplementary device includes a sleeve adapted to be positioned over the control dial when the supplementary device is attached to the injection device. The supplementary device also includes an axial attachment member arranged such that insertion of the control dial into the sleeve moves the axial attachment member from an initial position that permits axial movement of the control dial into the sleeve, into an engagement position in which the axial attachment member engages the control dial to axially attach the supplementary device to the control dial. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016353 | ELECTRONIC-INK LABEL FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - Described is an indication system for a drug delivery device, including a component moveable with respect to a housing during operation of the drug delivery device, an electric circuit having an electrical property, and an electronic-ink label configured to be disposed on the exterior of the housing and in contact with the electric circuit. The electric circuit is operatively coupled to the moveable component to modify the electrical property based on a position of the moveable component such that the electrical property is an indication of the position of the moveable component. The electronic ink label includes printed electronics arranged to be in communication with the electric circuit and configured to display a visual indication related to the position of the moveable component in response to the electrical property. In some instances, the position of the moveable component indicates a dose set or dispensed from the drug delivery device. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016354 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING INJECTOR ACTIVITIES - A method and system for detecting rotational movements due to dosage changing activity in a pen-type injector having a body and a dosage adjustment mechanism. The method includes measuring, using a sensor, rotation about one or more axes of the injector to provide rotational data, identifying in the rotational data, one or more features and/or patterns corresponding to a change in the angular velocity of the sensor due to mechanical coupling between the body and the dosage adjustment mechanism, and detecting the rotational movements based on the identifying. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016355 | A drive mechanism for an applicator for delivering multiple doses of medicament and a method of assembling said drive mechanism - A drive mechanism for an applicator for delivering multiple doses of medicament, comprising an axially moveable piston rod ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016356 | ACTIVATION PREVENTION CAP ASSEMBLY - A cap assembly for a medicament delivery device is presented, where the medicament delivery device has a housing and a needle cover movable in relation to the housing and the cap assembly has a locking member and a cap. The locking member includes a flexible first engagement member configured to interact with the needle cover and the housing to limit a movement of the needle cover toward an inside of the housing. The cap is configured to engage the locking member and movably arranged in relation to the housing and the locking member between a first position in which the cap is engaged to the housing and a second position in which the cap disengages the housing. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016357 | DEVICE FOR THE DOSED ADMINISTRATION OF A FLUID PRODUCT, ADAPTED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A CONTAINER - A device for administering a fluid product includes a first housing part with a receiver for the product, a second housing part detachably connectable to the first housing part, a piston rod held such that it can be displaced for the exertion of an emptying movement, an actuatable or releasable drive element for the piston rod, a coupling element including a coupling input element that couples the drive element to the piston rod in a coupling engagement, transmits a driving force of the drive element to the piston rod, and triggers the emptying movement, and a decoupling element displaceably connected to the second housing part and coupled to the first housing part such that it is displaced, by a movement of the housing parts in relation to each other when the housing parts are separated into a decoupling position wherein the piston rod is decoupled from the coupling input element. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016358 | AUTOINJECTOR AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING - The disclosure further relates to an autoinjector and a method of assembling the autoinjector. A syringe carrier is disclosed comprising a housing adapted to receive a syringe. They syringe includes a needle encapsulated by a removable protective needle sheath. The syringe carrier further includes two or more flexible arms protruding outwards in a relaxed state and adapted to couple with the syringe in a mounted position. In the mounted position, the flexible arms deflect radially inwards due, in part, to an axial force operating on the syringe carrier. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016359 | Medicament Delivery Device Having a Cap Assembly - The present disclosure relates to a medicament delivery device comprises: a housing having a proximal end and a distal end; a medicament container positioned in the housing and having a medicament delivery member shield; a medicament delivery mechanism associated with the medicament container; an activation member operably connected to the medicament delivery mechanism and longitudinally movable in relation to the housing from an extended position to a retracted position to activate the medicament delivery mechanism; and a removable cap assembly comprising a deshielder, an inner tubular integrity lock member having a resilient structure configured to interact with both a first engaging structure of the activation member and a second engaging structure of the housing for preventing the activation member from moving into the retracted position; and wherein the removable cap assembly further comprises an outer tubular cap body which is movable in relation to the housing and to the inner tubular integrity lock member from an initial position in which the outer tubular cap body is releasably connected to the housing and is disengaged from the inner tubular integrity lock member, to an intermediate position in which the outer tubular cap body is partially disengaged from the housing for giving tamper proof indication and in which the outer tubular cap body is fixedly engaged to the inner tubular integrity lock member for allowing the removal of the medicament delivery member shield. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016360 | VACCINE ADMINISTRATION APPARATUS AND SINGLE DOSE CHAMBERS - A single dose aerosol chamber is used with a dispensing apparatus by users to take a chamber, fill the chamber with an aerosolized vaccine, and dispose of used chambers. A display provides instructions to encourage prompt inhalation by the user from a dispensed and filled chamber. The station allows very fast administration of vaccines to large numbers of people. The aerosol dispenser apparatus detects the chamber is in correct position and delivers a pre-determined dose of aerosol. The chamber has a nebulizer delivery port optimized for delivery of aerosol into the chamber container and to act as a vent during inhalation via the inhalation port. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016361 | NON-NICOTINE ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE - In the non-nicotine electronic vaping device, a saturation sensor measures at least one electrical characteristic of the wick between the heating element and the probe wire at a first time and a second time, wherein the at least one electrical characteristic includes a resistance, a capacitance, or both a resistance and a capacitance. Control circuitry is configured to cause the non-nicotine e-vaping device to: calculate a refill rate at which the non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation flows onto the wick based on the at least one electrical characteristic at the first time and the at least one electrical characteristic at the second time; determine that the refill rate is less than a threshold refill rate; and output a low non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation alert in response to determining that the refill rate is less than the threshold refill rate. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016362 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LAUNCHING USAGE MODE IN A MULTIMODAL SURGICAL GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM - A surgical gas delivery device includes a filter cartridge interface and a computer controlled control unit configured to control the circulation of surgical gas during endoscopic surgery. The control unit can operate in a plurality of different modes of operation. A tube set for connecting the surgical gas delivery device to one or more end effectors includes a filter cartridge in fluid communication with the tube set. The filter cartridge is seated in the filter cartridge interface of the surgical gas delivery device to communicate surgical gas between the surgical gas delivery device and the one or more end effectors. The surgical gas delivery device includes a reader operatively connected to receive input from a data carrying element of the tube set. The data carrying element, reader, and control unit can launch a specific one of the modes of operation when the filter cartridge is inserted. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016363 | INDUCTIVE COUPLING BASED VIBRATION HEADS FOR AN AEROSOL GENERATOR - The present invention relates to a vibration head ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016364 | ADAPTED E-CIGARETTE WITH AUTHENTICATION FOR NICOTINE DELIVERY - The present invention is directed to a system comprising a mobile inhaler ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220016365 | VACCINE ADMINISTRATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A dispensing apparatus is for use by users to take a chamber, fill the chamber with an aerosolized vaccine or other medicament, and dispose of used chambers. A display provides instructions to encourage prompt inhalation by the user from a dispensed and filled chamber. The apparatus allows very fast administration of vaccines to large numbers of people. The aerosol dispenser apparatus detects the chamber is in correct position and delivers a pre-determined dose of aerosol. Once the dose is delivered a visual and/or audible indicator informs the user that the chamber is filled and that they can take the inhalation. The single dose aerosol chamber is optimized for efficient administration of an aerosol. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016366 | DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Systems and methods for isolating and/or desiccating a portion of a drug delivery tract of a drug delivery apparatus to reduce water vapor content therein are provided. For example, there is provided a metered dose inhaler for delivering aerosolized medicament or other matter to a user. The aerosolized medicament or other matter may be discharged from a discharge passageway within the inhaler into an inhalation passageway for inhalation by a user, and the inhaler may comprise a seal member operative to selectively isolate the discharge passageway from the inhalation passageway and external environment during inactivity. The inhaler may further comprise a desiccant material arranged to withdraw moisture from the isolated discharge passageway. In other instances, desiccant material may be arranged to withdraw moisture from the discharge passageway of the inhaler without isolating the discharge passage during inactivity. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016367 | ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE USING THE SAME - An electronic cigarette includes a container for storing a tobacco flavored liquid, an atomizer connected to the container to atomize the tobacco flavored liquid by an electric heating, a battery tube to power the atomizer, and an actuating film movably positioned in the battery tube to control the atomizer. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016368 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ATTAIN AND MAINTAIN TARGET ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS CONCENTRATIONS USING RAMP SEQUENCES - An apparatus and method for controlling the end tidal partial pressure of a gas X in a subject's lung, and to the use of such an apparatus and method for research, diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, wherein the method consists of: -obtaining input of a series of logistically attainable PetX values for a series of respective breaths: -determining an amount of gas X required to be inspired by the subject in an inspired gas to target the PetX for each of said respective breaths; and controlling a gas delivery device to deliver the amount of gas in a volume of gas delivered to the subject in each of said respective breaths to target the respective PetX for that breath. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016369 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND PROVIDING PERSONALIZED PAP THERAPY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PATIENT - A method of providing personalized PAP therapy recommendations to a patient includes: receiving in a controller patient information obtained from one or more electronic devices associated with the patient; analyzing the patient information with the controller; determining in the controller from the analyzing of the patient information personalized PAP therapy recommendations for the patient; and providing the personalized PAP therapy recommendations to the patient. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016370 | ADJUSTABLE EXPIRATORY RELIEF IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY - Systems and methods for conducting respiratory therapy in a respiratory system can adjust a flow of respiratory gases to a patient based upon a detected patient breath cycle. The respiratory system can include a non-sealed patient interface. The respiratory system can be configured to deliver a high flow therapy. The system can synchronize the flow rate with the detected breath cycle of the patient. The amplitude of the flow rate variation can be based partially on a value selected by the user. The adjustments to the flow rate can be done by controlling the motor speed using a positive feedback system. The adjustments to the flow rate can also be limited by the controller preventing the flow rate from crossing a minimum and/or maximum threshold. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016371 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OSA PREVENTION AND PAP THERAPY WEANING - A method for assisting a patient in avoiding obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or for weaning from a PAP therapy includes: receiving in a controller health related data of the patient obtained from the patient by one or more electronic devices associated with the patient; analyzing the health related data with the controller; determining in the controller from the analyzing of the health related data, an OSA risk factor having a correlation to OSA severity in the patient; and providing the OSA risk factor to the patient. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016372 | SUCTION-ENABLED STYLET FOR ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE - A stylet for use with a suction system and with an endotracheal (ET) tube configured for insertion into a patient airway in an intubation procedure. The stylet has a semi-rigid elongate tube portion and is configured for removable insertion into the ET tube. An inlet is located at a first end of the stylet and an outlet is located at a second end of the stylet. A suction interface located at the second end of the stylet interfaces with the suction system. The stylet is configured such that a suction pressure created within the suction passage by the suction system suctions substances located within the patient airway into the stylet via the inlet, through the suction passage, and then out of the stylet via the outlet. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016373 | AN IMPROVED SPEAKING VALVE - A speaking valve for use with a tracheostomy and voice prosthesis, that, in a first configuration, allows inspiration and expiration through the valve; and in a second configuration resists expiration. Increasing the pressure difference across the valve by increasing the rate of expiration to a predetermined threshold causes the valve to transition into the second configuration; and the second configuration the valve continues to resist expiration until a predetermined negative pressure difference across the valve causes it to transition back into the first configuration. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016374 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING INTERFACE COMPONENTS FOR RESPIRATORY THERAPY - Systems and methods permit generation of a digital scan of a user's face such as for obtaining of a patient respiratory mask, or component(s) thereof, based on the digital scan. The method may include: receiving video data comprising a plurality of video frames of the user's face taken from a plurality of angles relative to the user's face, generating a three-dimensional representation of a surface of the user's face based on the plurality of video frames, receiving scale estimation data associated with the received video data, the scale estimation data indicative of a relative size of the user's face, and scaling the digital three-dimensional representation of the user's face based on the scale estimation data. In some aspects, the scale estimation data may be derived from motion information collected by the same device that collects the scan of the user's face. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016375 | RESPIRATORY PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEM - The present technology is directed to a respiratory pressure therapy system, that includes a plenum chamber pressurisable to a therapeutic pressure above ambient air pressure, a seal-forming structure to form a seal with an entrance to the patient's airways to maintain said therapeutic pressure in the plenum chamber throughout the patient's respiratory cycle in use, a positioning and stabilising structure constructed and arranged to provide an elastic force to hold the seal-forming structure in a therapeutically effective position on the patient's head, a blower configured to generate the flow of air and pressurise the plenum chamber to the therapeutic pressure, the blower having a motor, the blower being connected to the plenum chamber such that the blower is suspended from the patient's head and the axis of rotation of the motor is perpendicular to the patient's sagittal plane, and a power supply configured to provide electrical power to the blower. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016376 | RESPIRATOR MASK - A respirator mask that includes a body, a nasal interface, and a mouthpiece. The body defines an exterior surface and an interior space. The mouthpiece includes an inner channel that is insertable into a human mouth, wherein the inner channel extends outward from the exterior surface of the body and defines an opening into the interior space. The nasal interface includes a recessed portion that is recessed into the body and is configured to receive at least part of a human nose. The nasal interface further includes a pair of nozzles, wherein each nozzle of the pair of nozzles is insertable into a nostril of a wearer and defines an opening into the interior space. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016377 | CPAP DEVICE - The CPAP device includes a main unit and a second unit to be attached to or detached from the main unit. The main unit includes a first housing having a first lead-out part, an air blower for leading out air from the first lead-out part, and a first electrical connection part provided on the first housing. The second unit includes a second housing having a second lead-in part and a second lead-out part, a humidifier which humidifies air led therein from the second lead-in part, and a second electrical connection part to be connected to the first electrical connection part. The first lead-out part and the second lead-in part are configured to guide, with a connection between them, the first electrical connection part and the second electrical connection part to a position where they are connectable to each other. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016378 | RESPIRATORY PRESSURE TREATMENT SYSTEM - A respiratory pressure therapy (RPT) device is disclosed for treatment of respiratory-related disorders. The RPT device includes a pressure generator, a pneumatic block, a chassis and a device outlet for delivering a supply of flow of gas to a patient interface. The RPT device also comprises an integrated humidifier including a water reservoir. An RPT device is also disclosed that includes a wireless data communication interface integrated with the housing and configured to connect to another device or a network. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016379 | DELIVERY OF HIGH CONCENTRATION NITRIC OXIDE - A method and device can alternately deliver high concentration of nitric oxide and oxygen-enriched air. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016380 | HUMIDIFIER RESERVOIR - An apparatus for humidifying a flow of pressurised, breathable air includes varying a first pressure of the flow of breathable gas to vary a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, varying a height of the variable portion varies a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, use of a humidifier reservoir base component with a maximum water capacity substantially equal to the predetermined maximum volume of water of the humidifier reservoir or the use of intersecting inlet and outlet axes. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016381 | HUMIDIFIER RESERVOIR - An apparatus for humidifying a flow of pressurised, breathable air includes varying a first pressure of the flow of breathable gas to vary a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, varying a height of the variable portion varies a level of thermal engagement between the conductive portion of the reservoir and the heater plate, use of a humidifier reservoir base component with a maximum water capacity substantially equal to the predetermined maximum volume of water of the humidifier reservoir or the use of intersecting inlet and outlet axes. | 2022-01-20 |
20220016382 | HUMIDIFIER AND/OR FLOW GENERATOR FOR CPAP DEVICE - A CPAP device is configured to deliver a pressurized flow of respiratory gas to a patient's airways and includes a flow generator with a blower configured to pressurize the flow of respiratory gas. A flexible face seal is positioned at an outlet end of a blower discharge path. The flexible face seal includes an aperture and a lip curling inwardly from a perimeter of the flexible face seal. A tub configured to hold a body of water and humidify the pressurized flow of respiratory gas includes a heat conducting base plate and a side wall. The side wall has a substantially flat portion that surrounds an air inlet opening. A base supports both the flow generator and the tub and includes a floor with a heater plate. A laterally positioned guide prevents the tub from being removed from the base in a vertical direction and includes a pair of C-shaped channel portions with open sides that face each other. | 2022-01-20 |