22nd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 44 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110130643 | Noninvasive Method And System For Monitoring Physiological Characteristics And Athletic Performance - A physiological monitoring system for noninvasively monitoring physiological parameters of a subject, comprising a fitness monitoring system for monitoring physiological parameters of a subject engaged in a physical activity, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, includes (i) a monitoring garment adapted to cover at least a portion of a subject's torso, (ii) a magnetometer subsystem including a first magnetometer and a second magnetometer, wherein the first and second magnetometers are responsive to changes in distance therebetween, wherein the magnetometer subsystem is configured to generate and transmit a signal representative of a change in the distance between the first and second magnetometers, wherein the first and second magnetometers are incorporated into the monitoring garment, and wherein the first and second magnetometers are proximate to the subject's chest region when the monitoring garment is worn by the subject. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130644 | METHOD TO ACQUIRE MEASUREMENT DATA OF A BREATHING EXAMINATION SUBJECT BY MAGNETIC RESONANCE TECHNOLOGY, AND ASSOCIATED COMPUTER PROGRAM - A method for the acquisition of measurement data of a breathing examination subject by magnetic resonance includes the following steps: (a) detect the physiological breathing signal of the examination subject with a breathing signal detection unit, (b) evaluate the detected breathing signal in an evaluation unit, (c) based on the evaluated breathing signal, calculate in a computer at least one parameter affecting the type of acquisition of measurement data by means of magnetic resonance, (d) detect a current physiological breathing signal with the breathing signal detection unit, (e) compare the last detected breathing signals with at least one trigger condition, (f) initiate the acquisition of measurement data using the calculated parameter from step (c) upon satisfaction of the trigger conditions from step (e), (g) repeat the steps (d) through (f) until all desired measurement data have been acquired, and (h) store and/or process the acquired measurement data in a memory and/or processing unit. After the evaluation of the detected breathing signal, at least one parameter of a following acquisition of measurement data is thus determined automatically without an input by an operator of the MR apparatus in use being required. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130645 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE HUMAN EAR CANAL FROM OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY SCANS - A method for reconstructing an ear canal from optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan data of an ear comprises extracting frame numbers and line numbers of interference intensities corresponding to one or more markers on an OCT scan guide, receiving reference frame numbers and lines numbers for one or more markers, determining a starting position and direction for the OCT ear scan from the ear scan marker frame and line numbers and the reference marker frame and line numbers, for each scan line, finding a pixel number of a maximum interference intensity value, and determining an offset distance of said pixel from said scan guide, and reconstructing a surface of the ear canal from the distance offset data. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130646 | PATIENT SUPPORT DEVICE, SUCH AS A PATIENT BED, TABLE OR CHAIR FOR USE WITH MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUSES - A patient support device for use with a Magnetic Resonance Imaging apparatus includes a patient support surface and at least one receptacle for housing and/or removably coupling a coil adapted to receive signals from anatomic regions upon excitation thereof by the Magnetic Resonance Imaging apparatus, the at least one receptacle being arranged in an area of the patient support surface corresponding to a position of an anatomic region to be imaged. The receptacle is adapted for removable fastening of removably connectable bases of the receiver coil, and the base of each coil and its respective housing or coupling receptacle include complementary mechanisms for electrical connection to at least one dedicated electrical line such that the electrical connection is automatically effected when the base of each coil is fitted and/or mechanically fastened in a respective housing or coupling receptacle. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130647 | System And Method Using Coupler-Resonators For Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy - A coupler-resonator for electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy in subjects has a wire loop formed into a coupling loop, a central transmission portion, and sensor loops. The sensor loops hold EPR sensor materials and are coated with biocompatible plastic. The coupler-resonator is implanted in a subject, the subject in a nonuniform magnetic field with a pickup coil for RF response measurement apparatus near the subject's skin and inductively coupled to the coupling loop. Resonances are measured at multiple sensor loops distinguished by sweeping magnetic field or radio frequency. A biopsy sampler has an outer needle with sensor loop and a central sampling needle with cavity for biopsy samples and EPR sensor material. A device for EPR of fingernails has sensor loops in a partial glove for holding loops next to fingertips. A device for EPR of teeth has sensor loops in plastic chips that can be held between the teeth. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130648 | CATHETER WITH PRESSURE MEASURING TIP - A medical probe, consisting of a flexible insertion tube, having a distal end for insertion into a body cavity of a patient, and a distal tip, which is disposed at the distal end of the flexible insertion tube is configured to be brought into contact with tissue in the body cavity. The probe also includes a coupling member, which couples the distal tip to the distal end of the insertion tube and which consists of a tubular piece of an elastic material having a plurality of intertwined helical cuts therethrough along a portion of a length of the piece. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130649 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REGISTERING A MEDICAL SITUATION ASSOCIATED WITH A FIRST COORDINATE SYSTEM, IN A SECOND COORDINATE SYSTEM USING AN MPS SYSTEM - System for registering a first image with a second image, the system including a first medical positioning system for detecting a first position and orientation of the body of a patient, a second medical positioning system for detecting a second position and orientation of the body, and a registering module coupled with a second imager and with the second medical positioning system, the first medical positioning system being associated with and coupled with a first imager, the first imager acquiring the first image from the body, the first imager producing the first image by associating the first image with the first position and orientation, the second medical positioning system being associated with and coupled with the second imager, the second imager acquiring the second image and associating the second image with the second position and orientation, the registering module registering the first image with the second image, according to the first position and orientation and the second position and orientation. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130650 | NASOGASTRIC AND OROGASTRIC FEEDING DEVICES, SYSTEM COMPRISING THEM, METHODS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to the field of medical devices. Specifically, the invention relates to an enteral feeding device comprising expandable means which prevents or significantly reduces aspirations from the alimentary tract to the respiratory system. In further aspects, the invention relates to systems comprising said enteral feeding device, methods and uses thereof. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130651 | Intraoperative C-arm fluoroscope datafusion system - In one form of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for producing a virtual road map of a patient's vascular anatomy for use by a surgeon while conducting a procedure on the patient's vascular anatomy, the apparatus comprising:
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20110130652 | APPARATUS FOR BIOMEDICAL IMAGING - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method involving capturing spectral interference from an optical coherence tomography imaging probe comprising a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) scanning mirror, and a partial reflector for supplying images to an image sensor. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130653 | VERTEBRA SEGMENTATION APPARATUS, VERTEBRA SEGMENTATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM WITH PROGRAM FOR VERTEBRA SEGMENTATION - Based on generated tomographic images, a first feature quantity representative of a clearness of sectional shapes crossing the Z′ axis at the vertebrae is calculated for each of respective points on the Z′ axis. Further, based on the generated tomographic images, a second feature quantity representative of a clearness of sectional shapes parallel to the Z′ axis at the vertebrae is calculated for each of the respective points on the Z′ axis. A third feature quantity representative of a regularity of an array of the vertebrae is calculated for each of the respective points on the Z′ axis, based on the calculated first feature quantity and the calculated second feature quantity. Positions of the vertebrae on the Z′ axis are calculated based on the third feature quantity, which is calculated for each of respective points on the Z′ axis. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130654 | SYSTEM FOR CHARACTERIZING A CORNEA AND OBTAINING AN OPHTHALMIC LENS - A system for determining the shape of a cornea of an eye illuminates at least one of the interior surface, the posterior surface, and the interior region of the eye with infrared light of a wavelength that can generate fluorescent light from the portion of the cornea illuminated. The generated fluorescent light is then detected. A step of illuminating can comprise focusing the infrared light in a plurality of different planes substantially perpendicular to the optical axis of the eye. From the detected light it is possible to create a map of at least a portion of the interior surface, at least a portion of the posterior surface, and/or portion of the interior region of the cornea. Clarity of vision can be determined by generating autofluorescence from proteins in the pigment epithelial cells of the retina. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130655 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EXTERNAL BEAM RADIATION TREATMENTS - Implantable devices and methods for external beam radiation treatments are disclosed. One embodiment of an implantable device for guided radiation therapy comprises an active marker configured to be positioned within the patient and to transmit a non-ionizing wireless signal in response to a non-ionizing wirelessly transmitted source energy. The device further includes a fastening unit coupled to the active marker and configured to (a) hold the marker within a desired distance of a target in the tissue and (b) inhibit deformation of tissue from moving the active marker relative to the target. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130656 | MICROWAVE IMAGE RECONSTRUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - Provided are microwave image reconstruction apparatus and method. An apparatus for diagnosing a breast cancer, includes: a plurality of antennas for inserting a breast and configured to transmit and receive the electromagnetic wave; an electromagnetic wave transceiver configured to receive phase and amplitude information of the electromagnetic wave; an initial distribution value provider configured to set an initial dielectric constant and conductivity distribution value for dielectric constant and conductivity of a breast of a patient and in the tank; a first image reconstruction unit configured to transform the amplitude information of the electromagnetic wave through log transform and to obtain a first image by calculating a phase and amplitude information value of electric field generated from the electromagnetic wave; and a second image reconstruction unit configured to transform the first image in a value in a complex number form and to transform values to a second image. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130657 | Protection Device and Method Against Embolization Agent Reflux - An apparatus is provided that is useful in an embolization procedure and enables substantially unrestricted forward flow of blood in a vessel and reduces or stops reflux (regurgitation or backward flow) of embolization agents which are introduced into the blood. A method of using the apparatus is also provided. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130658 | ULTRASONIC CAPSULE - A system and method are described for the purpose of performing non invasive examination of the colon. The proposed method is based on an ingestible capsule incorporating ultrasonic transducer elements, control circuit and an external wireless power supply and data recorder. The recorded ultrasonic data is later processed and a virtual image of the lumen is generated for diagnostic purpose. The proposed method will not require prep and thus will be more patient friendly. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130659 | Imaging System for Following a Surgical Tool in an Operation Field - The invention concerns an imaging system to monitor at least one surgical instrument in an operative site inside a volume of the body of an animal, comprising:
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20110130660 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION, CHARACTERIZATION AND IMAGING OF HETEROGENEITY USING SHEAR WAVE INDUCED RESONANCE - A system and a method for inducing resonance of a heterogeneity or a sample within a body, the system comprising a shear wave generator, and a detection unit; the shear wave generator generating shear waves applied to the body and selectively inducing mechanical resonances of the heterogeneity, the detection unit detecting the induced mechanical resonances. The induced resonance of the heterogeneity is achieved by applying to the body one of: i) shear waves substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the heterogeneity; ii) shear waves polarised substantially perpendicularly to said longitudinal axis; iii) shear waves substantially circumferential to the heterogeneity; and iv) planar shear waves. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130661 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CHANGE TREND IMAGE - There is disclosed an embodiment for providing a change trend image. An ultrasound data acquisition unit transmits ultrasound signal to a target object and receives echo signal reflected from the target object to sequentially acquire a plurality of ultrasound data. A processor is connected to the ultrasound data acquisition unit. The processor sequentially extracts feature values from the plurality of ultrasound data, allocates colors corresponding to each feature value and forms a change trend image with the colors indicative of a change trend of the extracted feature values over time. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130662 | ULTRASOUND 3D SCANNING GUIDANCE AND RECONSTRUCTION METHOD AND DEVICE, AND ULTRASOUND SYSTEM - An ultrasound 3D scanning guidance and reconstruction method includes a scanning step for performing a multi-point scanning on an organ to obtain a plurality of 3D images, each 3D image containing corresponding feature information, and a reconstructing step for reconstructing a 3D image of the whole organ from these 3D images. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130663 | SYMMETRIC AND PREFERIENTIALLY STEERED RANDOM ARRAYS FOR ULTRASOUND THERAPY - A phased ultrasound array for an ultrasound generating device. In one embodiment, the array includes a plurality of ultrasound elements arranged symmetrically about a point or dividing line in the array with respect to element size, shape and/or element location. In another embodiment, a majority of larger elements of the ultrasound array are arranged on a first portion of the array and a majority of smaller ultrasound elements are arranged on a second portion of the array. The first portion is closer to a preferred direction of steering than the second portion. Another method includes selecting randomly sized ultrasound elements and arranging the ultrasound elements symmetrically on the array. An additional method includes selecting randomly sized ultrasound elements and arranging the ultrasound elements wherein the larger ultrasound elements are arranged on a first portion of the array and smaller ultrasound elements are arranged on a second portion of the array. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130664 | TRANSDUCER COVER, METHOD FOR FORMING THE COVER, AND ULTRASONIC MEDICAL INSTRUMENT WITH THE COVER - A transducer cover for use in an ultrasonic medical instrument having a transducer is disclosed. The transducer cover includes a vibration absorbing layer of a generally cylindrical form made of a synthetic resin having a vibration absorbing property, and a chemical blocking layer of a generally cylindrical form made of a synthetic resin which is impermeable to water and chemicals. The vibration absorbing layer and the chemical blocking layer are coaxially laminated, and capable of sealing arrangement over and around the transducer. Also disclosed is an ultrasonic medical instrument having an ultrasonic transducer and the transducer cover, and a method for forming the transducer cover over and around an ultrasonic transducer of an ultrasonic medical instrument. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130665 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXPEDITING THE RESCUE OF VICTIMS EXPERIENCING SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST (SCA) WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) - A method and system for expediting the rescue of victims experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) when used in conjunction with an automated external defibrillator (AED). The system involves an apparatus that calls for help (i.e. 911), detects SCA and cardiac arrhythmias, locates an AED, guides the rescuer through CPR and connection of the AED. A second apparatus is in the enclosure that contains the AED, sends location information to the other apparatus, triggers audible and visual indicators, and provides information on the victim's location. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130666 | ENHANCED REPORTING OF PATHOLOGICAL EPISODES - An apparatus comprises a sensor circuit configured to produce a time-varying physiologic sensor signal of a subject and a pathology detection circuit communicatively coupled to the sensor. The pathology detection circuit is configured to detect a first pathological episode using the sensed physiologic sensor signal, deem that the first pathological episode has ended, detect at least one second pathological episode using the sensed physiologic sensor signal, and indicate the first and second pathological episodes as one pathological episode if the first and second episode are detected within a specified time interval. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130667 | BLOOD PRESSURE INFORMATION DISPLAY DEVICE, BLOOD PRESSURE INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM, BLOOD PRESSURE INFORMATION DISPLAY METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDED WITH BLOOD PRESSURE INFORMATION DISPLAY PROGRAM - A blood pressure information display device for calculating a blood pressure value based on a pulse wave amplitude through the oscillometric method and the like, and displaying the calculated blood pressure value as blood pressure information performs a process of changing a magnitude of a specified pulse wave amplitude of a plurality of extracted pulse wave amplitudes according to the operation by a user (medical staff) when a predetermined instruction is input. A predetermined algorithm is applied to the plurality of pulse wave amplitudes reflecting the change to calculate a reference blood pressure value, and the calculated reference blood pressure value is displayed as the blood pressure information. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130668 | BLOOD FLOW PERFUSION ANALYZING APPARATUS, BLOOD FLOW PERFUSION ANALYZING METHOD, FLUID ANALYZING APPARATUS AND FLUID ANALYZING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a blood flow perfusion analyzing apparatus includes tissue and arterial TCC calculation units, first and second making units, a deconvolution unit and a blood flow information calculation unit. The tissue TCC calculation unit obtains tissue TCCs. The arterial TCC calculation unit calculates an arterial TCC. The first making, unit makes first sets, starting from a first time in which elements corresponding to the tissue are arrayed one-dimensionally, based on the tissue TCCs. The second making unit makes a second set, starting from a second time after the first time, in which elements corresponding to the artery are arrayed two-dimensionally, based on the arterial TCC. The deconvolution unit calculates transfer functions of the tissue based on the first and second sets. The blood flow information calculation unit calculates information on a blood flow perfusion based on the transfer functions. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130669 | Method and apparatus for improving signal to noise ratio of ECG signals to facilitate cardiac beat detection - Improving the signal-to-noise ratio of electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements facilitates cardiac beat detection in a human or animal patient. ECG signals measured either on the surface of the skin or subcutaneously from pairs of leads may be combined to calculate a differential signal. The measured signal may also be averaged to produce a second estimate. A point-by-point product of the differential signal and the averaged signal is generated if the sample pair has the same polarity. The product signals feature enhanced signal components and reduced noise components, thus improving the signal-to-noise ratio of the to respective input channels. Product signals are then subjected to peak detection through a conventional auto-sensing approach. Preliminary event detection results from the conditional product signals may then be aggregated, and final sense markers for ECG beat detection may be generated by means of a voting algorithm. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130670 | Monitoring Physiological Condition and Detecting Abnormalities - A system for monitoring an individual's physiological condition and detecting abnormalities therein, comprising concurrently receiving at least a first signal and a second signal. The first and second signals are conditioned to minimize background extraneous noise after which, each signal is concurrently processed and analyzed to detect repeating cyclical patterns and further characterized to identify individual components of the repeating cycles. At least one individual component in one signal is selected as a reference marker for a selected component in the other signal. The two signals are then synchronized, outputs produced therefrom and stored in a database. The system is provided with a plurality of devices for acquiring, transmitting and conditioning at least two physiological signals, a software program cooperable with a microprocessor configured for receiving said transmitted signals and conditioned signals, and processing said signals to characterize and synchronize said signals and provide signal outputs derived therefrom, a database for storing said transmitted signals, conditioned signals, synchronized signals, and output signals derived therefrom. The output signals are useful for reporting and optionally for retransmission to the individual's body and providing physiologically stimulatory signals thereto. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130671 | Monitoring Physiological Condition and Detecting Abnormalities - A system for monitoring an individual's physiological condition and detecting abnormalities therein, comprising concurrently receiving at least first signal and a second signal. The first and second signals are conditioned to minimize background extraneous noise after which, each signal is concurrently processed and analyzed to detect repeating cyclical patterns and further characterized to identify individual components of the repeating cycles. At least one individual component in one signal is selected as a reference marker for a selected component in the other signal. The two signals are then synchronized, outputs produced therefrom and stored in a database. The system is provided with a plurality of devices for acquiring, transmitting and conditioning at least two physiological signals, a software program cooperable with a microprocessor configured for receiving said transmitted signals and conditioned signals, and processing said signals to characterize and synchronize said signals and provide signal outputs derived therefrom, a database for storing said transmitted signals, conditioned signals, synchronized signals, and output signals derived therefrom. The output signals are useful for reporting and optionally for retransmission to the individual's body and providing physiologically stimulatory signals thereto. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130672 | SELF-ADJUSTING ECG MORPHOLOGICAL FEATURE CORRELATION THRESHOLD - An apparatus comprises first and second sensing circuits, a template generator circuit, and a correlation circuit. The correlation circuit is configured to identify a first fiducial position in a third cardiac signal sensed using the first sensing circuit during a detected rhythm with elevated ventricular rate, align the template correlation features and the correlation features of a fourth cardiac signal using the first fiducial position, calculate a correlation using the correlation features of the template and the correlation features of the fourth cardiac signal, and iteratively searching for a replacement to the first fiducial position in the third cardiac signal according to the calculated correlation. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130673 | Apparatus for determining respiratory muscle endurance of a person - Apparatus ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110130674 | Method and System for Regional Assessment of Lung Physiology - The invention provides a system and method for regional assessment of lung physiology. The system includes a plurality of sound transducers configured to be fixed on a surface of the individual over the thorax. A processor is configured to receive signals generated by the transducers and to determine from the signals a value of a parameter in each of one or more regions of the lungs. The method of the invention includes obtaining signals indicative of pressure waves at locations over the thorax; and determining from the signals a value of a parameter in each of the regions of the lungs. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130675 | MULTI-CHANNEL BRAIN OR CORTICAL ACTIVITY MONITORING AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a quantitative electroencephalogram (QEEG) monitor and system capable of monitoring and displaying simultaneously neuropathological characteristic and activity of both sides of a subject's brain. The methods include various indices and examination of differences in these indices by which neurophysiological conditions or problems can be identified and treated. These methods, and the systems and devices using these methods preferably can be used for identifying these neurophysiological conditions or brain dysfunction with monitors and methods for seizure detection, for sedation monitoring, for anesthesia monitoring, and the like. These bilateral brain monitoring methods and systems, and the devices using these methods can be used by individuals or clinicians with little or no training in signal analysis or processing. These bilateral monitoring methods can also be used in a range of applications. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130676 | VISCERAL FAT MEASURING DEVICE - To provide a visceral fat measuring device capable of simply and noninvasively measuring a visceral fat amount. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130677 | SYSTEM FOR CHARACTERIZING A CONREA AND OBTAINING AN OPHTHALMIC LENS - A system for determining the shape of a cornea of an eye illuminates at least one of the interior surface, the posterior surface, and the interior region of the eye with infrared light of a wavelength that can generate fluorescent light from the portion of the cornea illuminated. The generated fluorescent light is then detected. A step of illuminating can comprise focusing the infrared light in a plurality of different planes substantially perpendicular to the optical axis of the eye. From the detected light it is possible to create a map of at least a portion of the interior surface, at least a portion of the posterior surface, and/or portion of the interior region of the cornea. Clarity of vision can be determined by generating autofluorescence from proteins in the pigment epithelial cells of the retina. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130678 | UNITARY SHAVE BIOPSY BLADE - A unitary shave biopsy blade comprises a first side edge, a second side edge laterally spaced from the first side edge, and a front edge extending laterally between the first and second side edges. A back edge extends laterally between the first and second side edges and is spaced longitudinally from the front edge. At least one of the front and back edges is at least partially sharpened to form a cutting edge. A top surface is defined laterally between the first and second side edges and longitudinally between the front and back edges. A bottom surface is defined laterally between the first and second side edges and longitudinally between the front and back edges and is spaced from the top surface by a blade thickness. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces includes a bend area feature which defines a local reduction in the blade thickness. A method of excising a target area from a surface of a skin tissue is also disclosed. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130679 | ALL-IN-ONE OPTICAL MICROSCOPIC HANDLE - The present invention discloses an all-in-one fine needle aspiration means (FNA) for precision guidance and improved control of needle for ease of insertion, manipulation and efficient extraction of sample and a method thereof. Said FNA comprises means selected from a mechanically or electronically stabilized effecter; a mechanical or automated needle insertion and manipulation mechanism; optical means; a mechanical or automated vacuum or suction mechanism; and a biopsy collection receptacle. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130680 | Device for Testing Needles - The present invention relates to a device ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110130681 | SAMPLE COLLECTION IMPLEMENT - A sample collection implement S | 2011-06-02 |
20110130682 | MUSCLE HARDNESS METER - A muscle hardness meter according to the present invention, which measures the hardness of muscle tissue of a living organism, includes: an auxiliary part which touches a periphery of a section of the living organism to be measured so as to apply pressure to the periphery; a touching part which touches the section to be measured so as to apply pressure to the section to be measured; a first pressure sensor which measures pressures that the touching part and the auxiliary part sustain, respectively, from the section to be measured and the periphery, and outputs a first measurement result; a second pressure sensor which measures a pressure that the touching part sustains from the section to be measured, and outputs a second measurement result; a notification part which notifies the second measurement result; and a control part which determines whether or not the first measurement result reaches a reference pressure value input in advance and notifies the second measurement result to the notification part at a time when it is determined that the first measurement result reaches the reference value. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130683 | ASPIRATION METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ASSESSMENT OF VISCOELASTIC PROPERTIES OF SOFT TISSUES - Methods for assessing viscoelastic properties of soft tissues are based on detecting an inflection point on a pressure-time plot when air is aspirated from a cavity placed over the tissue sample. A small diameter tube through which air aspiration is conducted is ultimately closed off by tissue being drawn into the cavity causing an abrupt change in pressure slope. First or second derivatives of the pressure-time plot can be used to detect the inflection point. Repeating the test with a different aspiration rates or after a predetermined relaxation time allows determining tissue viscosity and tissue creep in addition to tissue elasticity expressed as Young's modulus. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130684 | LOWER-LIMB PROSTHESIS FORCE AND MOMENT TRANSDUCER - A computerized prosthesis alignment system includes a transducer that can measure socket reactions in the anterior/posterior plane and the right/left planes, while canceling or reducing the transverse forces on the measurements of these socket reactions. In addition, the transducer is also capable of determining the axial load or weight experienced by the prosthesis. The computerized prosthesis alignment system is in communication with a host computer. The moment data from the transducer is interpreted by the user via a computer interface. The host computer includes memory for storing one or more applications. These applications receive data from the transducer, interpret the data with discrete algebraic or fuzzy logic algorithms, and display the output numerically and graphically. Applications may also interpret the data to provide analyses to the user for aligning the prosthesis. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130685 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REAL TIME MECHANICAL IMAGING OF PROSTATE - The present invention relates to a method for real time mechanical imaging of a prostate with a transrectal probe. In the method, generating a composite two- and three-dimensional prostate mechanical image from a plurality of partial mechanical images extracted from pressure response data and a probe orientation data starts with examining the prostate by pressing a probe head pressure sensor array against it at various overlapping locations. Merging of partial mechanical images together is accomplished by analyzing an overlap between each subsequent and previous partial mechanical image. Finding the prostate is assisted with a supplemental pressure response data indicating the location of a sphincter known to be about 4-5 cm away from the prostate. Data processing is improved by including probe orientation data to further increase the accuracy and sensitivity of the method. The probe is equipped with a two-dimensional head pressure sensor array, a supplemental shaft sensor array and orientation tracking sensors including a three-axis magnetic sensor and a two-axis accelerometer sensor for calculating elevation, rotation and azimuth angles of the probe. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130686 | Patient Weight Bearing Monitor - A weight sensor includes a pad of electrically insulative material having a through aperture and electrode plates secured to its top and bottom surfaces at least partially covering the aperture. An electrical contactor in the aperture responds to a compressive force applied across the pad thickness to electrically interconnect the electrodes and close a circuit that permits an alarm to be actuated. The sensor is disposed in footwear worn by a patient being rehabilitated from a lower limb surgery or injury. The stiffness/compressibility of the pad determines the applied patient weight or compressive force required to permit the contactor to close the circuit between the electrodes. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130687 | Safety detection method for ultrasonic treatment device - A detection method for an ultrasonic treatment device is disclosed. A current value presently flowing through an output circuit of the ultrasonic treatment device is detected when a probe of the ultrasonic treatment device is in contact with a surface of a user's skin. Whether or not the change in the current values maintains within a predetermined current error range is determined, and whether or not a sampling holding time during which the change in the current values maintains within the current error range exceeds a predetermined time reference value is also determined. When the probe is determined to be under abnormal conditions according to the current error range, time reference value and the upper limit value of working time, the probe is stopped from generating ultrasonic energy, thereby lowering the risks for the user and preventing the user from injuries. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130688 | BONE INSPECTING SYSTEM, AND LOWER LEG SUPPORTING DEVICE - Provided is a bone inspecting system for placing the lower legs (L) of an examinee (P) on a proximal support block ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110130689 | Oncological Ameliorization by Irradiation and/or Ensonification of Tumor Vascularization - Techniques are disclosed, including methods and systems/apparatus, that can be used to treat cancerous tissue by exploiting the fact that such tissues have vascular branching with fractal descriptions and fractal dimensions, which are different from those found in normal soft tissue vascular branching. Such fractal branching of diseased tissue can produce resonances, or preferential energy absorption, when irradiated by either ultrasound and/or radio frequencies of EM energy; these resonances are not shared by the vascularization in normal soft tissue. Accordingly, one or more specific arrangements of multiband radiation (e.g., RF and/or ultrasonic) used to irradiate such diseased tissue will cause heating and possibly localized necropsy of tumor blood vessels, with little or minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Embodiments can utilize ablation devices in conjunction with RF and/or ultrasonic sources. Embodiments can further utilize chemotherapy (before, during, or after hyperthermic treatment) for enhancing cancer treatment. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130690 | DEVICE AND METHOD TO THERMALLY AFFECT DELIMITED REGIONS OF THE BODY OF A PATIENT - Device to thermally affect delimited regions of the body of a patient, wherein it possesses at least one heating or cooling means that can be inserted into a blood vessel of the patient or can be attached to a blood vessel of the patient in order to heat or cool the blood in a portion of the blood vessel that leads into or away from a tissue to be treated. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130691 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF DAMAGED TISSUE - Methods and devices for treatment of damaged tissue are disclosed, including treatment of wounds by employing non-electrically powered, reduced pressure therapy devices. Maintenance and control of the sub atmospheric pressure exerted may be provided by such devices while minimizing discomfort to the user. The devices may be configured to be worn inconspicuously underneath clothing. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130692 | Restraint Device And Method Of Use - A restraint device includes first and second restraint and/or support portions adapted to extend around part of a person. First and second connector portions may secure the first and second restraint and/or support portions to the person. A lock member may be used to selectively prevent disconnection of the first and second connector portions. One or more removable tags or other information elements may be carried on at least one of the first and second restraint and/or support portions and may indicate who placed the restraint device on, or removed the restraint device from the person, and/or what time the restraint device was placed or removed. The tags or other elements may include a unique identifier to indicate whether the restraint device had been previously removed from the person after an initial placement. The restraint device may include an electronic information element configured to transmit information related to the wearer. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130693 | AVE-EX - The AVE-EX is an orthotic device invented to prevent rapid abduction of the wearer's shoulder joint to preserve the soft tissue components (i.e. rotator cuff) lying underneath from tearing/re-tearing minimally, moderately or completely in order for the wearer to safely participate in high fall risk activities. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130694 | ADJUSTABLE WRIST BRACE - Provided herein are wrist braces with improved adjustability and performance features. An exemplary wrist brace includes a flexible support casing to enclose a user's wrist; securing loops, mounted substantially along and extending outwardly from the support casing; an elastic securing member passing through at least one of the securing loops; and a puller, attached to the ends of the elastic securing member, configured to adjustably tension the elastic securing member with respect to the casing. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130695 | Dynamic hallux valgus corrector - The invention corrects the dynamic mechanical dysfunction of the hallux valgus toe during sports-specific gaits and weight-bearing activity with an orthotic featuring a toe-supporting structural band that inserts into the user's existing shoe, thereby increasing stability in the structure of the foot and lower limb. Correcting this instability as the transverse and medial longitudinal arches buckle and the knee rolls medially amplifies the recruitment of muscle fibers chronically deactivated in the hallux valgus gait, namely the muscles of the inside lower limb and the posterior chain. The invention enables greater sports-specific speed, balance, agility, endurance, power delivery through the foot into the ground, stability of the lower limb (and therefore the entire body) as it engages surfaces, and corrects muscular imbalances by re-training neuromuscular activation patterns. The construction technique of this invention is applicable to correct hammertoes, overlapping toes, tailor's bunion, and may reduce pain associated with bunions. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130696 | Post Mountable Bandage Device - A bandage system capable of being held to an upstanding post attached to a wound site is disclosed. The bandage system includes a flexible retainer portion and a cushion portion. The flexible retainer portion includes at least one aperture through which the upstanding post can be inserted for maintaining the bandage system in a position adjacent to the wound site. The aperture is defined by a plurality of inwardly radiating petals that provide clamping force against the post, and allow the flexible retainer to be positioned at varying locations along the post | 2011-06-02 |
20110130697 | WOUND TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - A method of aiding the healing of a wound in a limb of a patient, the method comprises elevating the limb to a substantially horizontal or greater than horizontal angle, and applying electrical signals across the wound to stimulate healing. Also, a method and device for aiding the healing of a wound in a limb of a patient operates to generate electrical signals for a period of time at repeated intervals in accordance with a treatment regime for application of the electrical signals to electrodes applied around the wound to apply the electrical signals across the wound; to detect motion and/or elevation of the limb; and to control the application of the electrical signals to the electrodes in response to the detection to modify the treatment regime to preferentially apply the electrical signals across the wound when the limb is active and/or elevated. Further, a method and device for aiding the healing of a wound in a limb of a patient operates to generate electrical signals for a period of time at repeated intervals in accordance with a treatment regime for application to electrodes applied around the wound to apply the electrical signals across the wound; and to warn the patient before the electrical signals are going to be applied to across the wound to enable the patient to take required action in compliance with the treatment regime. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130698 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE AGENT FOR SKIN, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SHEET FOR SKIN, AND FACE PLATE OF OSTOMY APPLIANCE - [Objective] To provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive agent for skin containing a pressure-sensitive adhesive agent for skin that has favorable shape retention properties and skin-follow up properties without being adversely affected by moisture from excrement or the like even when adhered to the skin over a long period of time and yet leaves no adhesive residue after separation and a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for skin contains a base material and a layer of the pressure-sensitive adhesive agent for skin. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130699 | DRESSING PRODUCT - A dressing product comprises a dressing sheet ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110130700 | Bypass device for influencing blood pressure - A bypass device for influencing blood pressure, including an implant with a volumetric chamber, having a connector or connecting means for connecting the volumetric chamber to a natural cardiovascular system, and having an adaptor or adaptation means, by which a change in volume of a volume of the volumetric chamber is enabled or effected upon a pressure change in the cardiovascular system or in the volumetric chamber. According to this invention, a change in volume in a lower pressure range between 50 mmHg and a pressure threshold value amounting to at least 100 mmHg amounts to at most 10 cm | 2011-06-02 |
20110130701 | FLOW CONTROL METHOD AND DEVICE - An arterio-venous graft ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110130702 | FLOW CONTROL METHOD AND DEVICE - An arterio-venous graft ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110130703 | SYNCHRONIZED WATER AND PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - A synchronized water is disclosed, in which all single water molecules at the same time are arranged in an identical way to a stable homogeneous microstructure, wherein said synchronized water in a distilled condition and at atmospheric pressure has a) a density of from 0.997855 to 0.998836 g/ml at 22° C., b) a water temperature at the freezing point of from −6.7° C. to −8.2° C., c) a melting point of from 0.1° C. to 0.2° C., d) a surface tension of from 72.3 to 72.7 dyn/cm at 22 and e) a dielectric constant of from 82.4 to 82.6 F/m, as well as a method for preparation thereof and different uses thereof. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130704 | COMBINATION OF A LIGHT RAY AND A LIPASE-BIOCONVERTIBLE COMPOUND FOR IMPROVING SKIN AND/OR HAIR APPEARANCE - The present invention relates to a cosmetic method intended in particular to improve the appearance of the skin and/or hair comprising the simultaneous and/or sequential administration:
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20110130705 | THERAPY FOR VITILIGO - The present invention relates to a therapy for vitiligo. In particular the present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) analogue either alone or in combination with one or more corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, anti-inflammatory agents and/or photochemotherapeutic agents for the treatment or prevention of vitiligo. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130706 | SEQUENTIAL BODY SURFACE TREATMENT - The present methods and systems provide treatment of a preselected body surface by injuring a portion of the body surface, optionally applying a composition such as a pharmaceutical agent to the injured portion of the body surface, and selection of a further portion on the body surface for the same or different injury and optional contacting with the same or different composition, wherein the further portion has a preselected geometry with respect to the first injured portion. The repetition of the selection, injury, and optional exposure to a composition with respect to successive portions of the body surface, optionally under partial or total computer control, provides efficient treatment of the body surface pursuant to the objective of regeneration, remodeling, resurfacing, restoration, follicular neogenesis, neocollagenesis, stem cell recruitment, activation, or differentiation, reepitheliazation, wound healing, or any other desired biological or physical modification. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130707 | Thiadiazole Compounds and Uses Thereof - Thiadiazole compounds, compositions, bioconjugates, and methods for targeting and photoactivation at target sites. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130708 | Directional Delivery of Energy and Bioactives - Systems and methods are disclosed for the treatment of a target tissue by directionally delivering energy and/or bioactive materials to achieve a therapeutic effect. A balloon catheter system having a balloon portion and a plurality of electrodes may be energized to selectively deliver energy, bioactive materials, or a combination thereof to target tissue including tissues disposed about a lumen. The tissue may be targeted by applying energy, making tissue impedance analysis, and further selectively energizing electrodes through the use of an energy source with a controller. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130709 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRIC FIELD ASSISTED DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - Methods of iontophoretically delivering therapeutic agents to diseased tissue, such as for tumor therapy, are disclosed. In one embodiment, the distal end of an endoscopic device is transorally introducing into the gastro-intestinal tract. A delivery element is advanced from the endoscopic device through a wall of the gastro-intestinal tract and into an adjacent pancreas. A therapeutic agent is delivered from the delivery element into the pancreas, an electric field is generated to drive the emitted therapeutic agent into surrounding tissue of the pancreas, causing the emitted agent to penetrate the surrounding tissue. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130710 | TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL OR EXCESSIVE SCARS - Methods, compounds, compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising anti-connexin polynucleotides for prevention and/or treatment of abnormal scars, including keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, atrophic scars, and widespread scars. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130711 | HAIR GROWTH TREATMENT - The present disclosure provides methods and systems for increasing hair growth in subjects in need thereof due to male- or female-pattern hair loss, pathological hair loss, or hair loss after injury. By any use of any appropriate mechanical, electromagnetic, or chemical means, the present disclosure pertains to the segmentation of hair follicles into two or more disunited subunits in order to form new follicles from the respective subunits. In contrast with known techniques for bisecting hair follicles and as described more fully herein, the present methods and systems permit the bisection of single follicles or populations of follicles with a high degree of efficiency, and thereby represent an effective treatment option for those in need of increased hair growth. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130712 | WOUND HEALING DEVICE - This invention provides wound healing systems, which delivers oxygen to the wound bed and applies negative pressure thereto, where the source of oxygen and negative pressure are simultaneously applied to distal sites of the dressing. Methods of treating wounds and methods of treating or preventing anaerobic infection of wounds using such systems are described. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130713 | Apparatus for Body Treatment Consisting of a Shell Made of at Least Two Complementary Portions - Apparatus formed by a shell that may be placed around a part of the body, wherein said shell comprises:
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20110130714 | Multifunctional Device And Methods For Tissue Surgery - A multifunctional device featuring a cartridge having first and second ports; first and second chambers which have outlets disposed at proximal ends connected to tubes that bifurcate to form intake lines and deposit lines, wherein one-way valves are disposed in the intake and deposit lines, wherein pistons are disposed in the chambers which oscillate between moving toward the proximal or distal end, when the piston moves toward the distal end a material can be drawn into the chamber and when the piston moves toward the proximal end the material can be pumped out of the chamber; and wherein the intake lines are formed from bifurcation of a main intake line fluidly connected to the first port; wherein the deposit lines feed into a main deposit line fluidly connected to the second port; wherein the device can pump material from the first port to the second port. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130715 | Device and Method for Delivering Micronized Therapeutic Agents in the Body - The present invention provides a catheter and catheter assembly for delivering micronized therapeutic agents to a target site in the body and, in particular, to a target site in the heart. The micronized therapeutic agents are delivered in aerosol form or dry powder form. The present invention also provides a method of delivering micronized therapeutic agents to a target site in the body by placing the therapeutic agents in a catheter, positioning the catheter in the target site, and exposing the therapeutic agents to an energizing mechanism sufficient to create supersonic flow to carry the therapeutic agents from a stationary state in the catheter to a mobile state towards the target site. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130716 | Activity Sensing Techniques for an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of a wearable infusion pump system can include a pump device having a drive system to dispense a medicine to a user, an activity sensor that detects a possible change in an activity level of the user, and a controller to activate the drive system to dispense the medicine to the user. The controller device can query the user to indicate whether a detected activity level of the user represents an actual change in the activity level of the user. The controller device can alter the medicine dispensing schedule based on the user indicated changes in activity level. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130717 | SYRINGE WITH UNIVERSAL END-PIECE - The present invention relates to a syringe ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110130718 | Remote Manipulator Device - A system for operating a catheter having a distal end adapted to be navigated in the body, and a proximal end having a handle with a translatable control and a rotatable control for acting on the distal end of the device includes a support for receiving and engaging the handle of the catheter; a translation mechanism for advancing and retracting the support to advance and retract a catheter whose handle is received in the support; a rotation mechanism for rotating the support to rotate a catheter whose handle is received in the support; a translation operator for engaging the translatable control of a catheter whose handle is received in the support and operating the translatable control to act on the distal end of the device; and a rotation operator for engaging the rotatable control of a catheter whose handle is received in the support and operating the rotatable control to act on the distal end of the device. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130719 | BALLOON CATHETER - An introducer assembly ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110130720 | Power Injector Syringe Clamp Assembly with RFID Antenna - A power injector syringe clamp assembly ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110130721 | Configurable power supply using MEMS switch - Systems and methods for forming a configurable power supply uses a plurality of dual substrate MEMS switches to couple a plurality of power cells to provide a selectable, or variable, output voltage. The same circuit may output two different voltages to power two different circuits of the device, or may distribute the load evenly amongst the cells. Thus, the configurable power supply may extend the lifetime and improve the reliability of the device, or decrease its weight, size and cost. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130722 | INFUSION SET - An infusion set comprises a base member ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110130723 | ADMINISTERING DEVICE WITH HOLDING MECHANISM - An apparatus for administering a substance, e.g. a medicinal, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic substance, includes a driving member movably mounted within the apparatus to administer the substance, and the driving member includes a holding feature or components of a holding feature which holds or retains at least one additional element of the apparatus in a position relative to the apparatus. In some embodiments, the additional element is a carpoule or ampoule containing the substance, and the holding feature retains the carpule or ampoule in a position within a carpule or ampoule holder. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130724 | NEONATAL LUER-ACTIVATED MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A connector is disclosed that has a housing having a fluid path from a first port through an internal cavity to a second port. The connector also includes a plug that has first and second positions within the internal cavity, where the plug blocks the fluid path between the first port and the internal cavity when in the first position. The plug has a diaphragm that separates the internal cavity into a first volume that is vented and a second volume that includes the fluid path. The plug also includes a biasing element that is disposed within the first volume and that urges the plug toward the first position. Displacement of the plug from the first position toward the second position opens the fluid path and increases the second volume. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130725 | CATHETER HOLDER FOR FILTERING MEDICAL FLUIDS - Disclosed herein is a catheter holder for filtering medical fluids, comprising a housing with a filter compartment where a filtering sheet is located. Fluid is distributed before passing through the filtering sheet. The catheter holder also has a connector where a medical fluid management device is received. There also exists a connecting chamber where a catheter is retained. The connector, filter compartment and the catheter connecting chamber are in fluid communication. The catheter holder includes an actuator that has “open” and “closed” positions. The actuator is connected to a compression member, which contacts a setscrew. Each time the actuator is moved towards the closed position, the compression member deforms the setscrew, thereby retaining the catheter. The device is preferably used in epidural or spinal anesthesia procedures. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130726 | VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE TIME SENSITIVE STATUS INDICATION - A vascular access device for communicating with the vascular system of a patient may include a status indicator. The status indicator may detect and signal that a period of time has elapsed in relation to the use of the vascular access device. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130727 | VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE TIME SENSITIVE STATUS INDICATION - A vascular access device for communicating with the vascular system of a patient may include a status indicator. The status indicator may detect and signal that a period of time has elapsed in relation to the use of the vascular access device. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130728 | VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE TIME SENSITIVE STATUS INDICATION - A vascular access device for communicating with the vascular system of a patient may include a status indicator. The status indicator may detect and signal that a period of time has elapsed in relation to the use of the vascular access device. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130729 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING GLAND DYSFUNCTION - A method and apparatus for treating gland dysfunction caused by gland obstruction in order to restore the natural flow of secretion from the gland comprises the application of a combination of energy, suction, vibration, heat, aspiration, chemical agents and pharmacological agents to loosen and thereafter remove the obstructive material. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130730 | APPARATUS FOR THE PROVISION OF TOPICAL NEGATIVE PRESSURE THERAPY - Apparatus for the provision of topical negative pressure therapy to a user is described, the apparatus comprising a device and a waste canister connected thereto, the waste | 2011-06-02 |
20110130731 | FLUID ARRESTING COVER DEVICES INCORPORATING A WEAK BASE - A diaper or other fluid arresting cover for a human body, bearing a weak base such as sodium bicarbonate for neutralizing acids in fluids secreted by the human body and intercepted by the fluid arresting cover. The fluid arresting cover may comprise in respective order a first water permeable wicking stratum, a second water permeable wicking stratum of different constituency than the first wicking stratum, a third stratum for absorbing water, a fourth stratum which is water permeable and can wick water to other strata, and a liquid impermeable outer membrane. The weak base may be incorporated into the third stratum or alternatively into the third and other strata. The weak base may be impregnated throughout a stratum or may comprise an exterior coating with adhesive engaging the exterior coating. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130732 | Apparatus And Method For Transferring Particulate Material - An apparatus for transferring, at high speed and in a very effective and accurate manner, particulate material from a feeder into reservoirs of a moving endless surface, e.g. a drum, by use of a pressure means, e.g. a specific three-dimensional plate, for applying pressure onto said particulate material present between said plate and said moving endless surface, and then transferring the particulate material with said moving endless surface with reservoirs to a substrate; the apparatus and method being particularly useful for the production of absorbent structures for absorbent articles. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130733 | Apparatus and method for improved feminine sanitary retention and absorption - An apparatus and method for improved retention and absorption of liquids from female menstrual periods, having multi-elements, wherein the first element has an optionally reusable outer pad retention structure, and the second element has a single use disposable inner pad, said inner pad having unique features, said features rendering said inner pad of being capable of continuously conforming to ever changing exterior vaginal geometries during an individual wearer's active work day, while simultaneously retaining all menstrual liquid within said inner pad and not allowing any leakage into the outer reusable pad, but allowing gas permeability through all elements thereby allowing heat transfer away from the user's body and a more comfortable feminine sanitary device. Further the apparatus and method allow said inner replacement pad to be augmented by an optional breathable inner supplemental replacement pad to retain additional liquid during unusually heavy menstrual liquid flow. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130734 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article for feminine hygiene comprising a layered structure is provided. The article exhibits flexibility combined with shaped stability when it is worn by the user. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130735 | Fluid Absorbent Articles - The present invention relates to fluid-absorbent articles, comprising an upper liquid-pervious layer, a lower liquid-impervious layer and a fluid-absorbent core, wherein the fluid-absorbent core comprises a fibrous material and 10 to 95% by weight of spherical fluid-absorbent polymer particles having a moisture content of at least 8% by weight. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130736 | Disposable absorbent article with profiled absorbent core - A disposable absorbent article has a central body defining a first waist end region including a first end edge, a second waist end region spaced longitudinally from the first waist end region and including a second end edge, and a crotch region positioned therebetween. An absorbent core is situated between the end edges, and includes a plurality of elastics incorporated therewith such that the core is substantially laterally contracted in a narrowed region about the elastics. The absorbent core includes at least one end region that is substantially non-elasticized and has a lateral width substantially wider than that of the narrowed region. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130737 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article includes at least a liquid-permeable sheet, a liquid-impermeable sheet, and an absorber sandwiched between the liquid-permeable sheet and the liquid-impermeable sheet. The absorber includes an absorbing layer center part and an absorbing part formed in the periphery of the absorbing layer center part. On the skin-contact surface side of the absorbent article, compressed grooves are at least symmetry with respect to the longitudinal centerline and surround the absorbing layer center part. The compressed grooves have a pair of right and left intermittent portions across the longitudinal centerline. On the skin-non-contact surface side of the absorber, a space part being nearly convex toward the skin-contact surface side and formed between the absorber and the liquid-impermeable sheet, is present in the side part of at least a part of a compressed groove out of the compressed grooves provided along widthwise right and left side edges. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130738 | Absorptive Pad for Use on Wounds - An absorptive pad for placement on wounds in the form of a layered body of a multi-layer configuration has a first layer facing the skin, a second layer facing away from the skin, and an absorptive core arranged between the first layer and the second layer. The first layer has a wound area to be placed onto a wound, wherein the wound area of the first layer is made of a material that is permeable to liquids. The first layer outside of the wound area is provided at least partially with an adhesive. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130739 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF HEMORRHAGING - An apparatus for treatment of external hemorrhaging has a panel for applying pressure to an absorbent pad and a wound on a body part. The panel has a central portion located between first and second arms which extend outwardly and in transversely opposed directions from the central portion. The apparatus includes a strap which is attached to the first arm at or near first strap end, and is releasably attachable to the second arm at an attachment region of the strap spaced apart from the first strap end. When the panel is strapped to the body part, the tension in the strap pulls on and elastically deforms the first and second arms of the panel inwardly toward the body part, and applies localized pressure to the pad and wound. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130740 | Medication Bottle for Use with Oral Syringe - An oral syringe of the type having a syringe barrel terminating in a syringe neck with a blunt orificed end is combined with a medication bottle provided with a self resealing elastomeric closure designed for admitting the syringe neck into the bottle while maintaining a sufficient liquid tight seal against the syringe neck to allow a dose of medication to be drawn from the bottle in an inverted condition of the bottle without significant leakage. The elastomeric closure may be initially unbroken and rupturable under urging of the orificed end for passing the syringe neck into the bottle, the closure resealing itself upon withdrawal of the syringe neck. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130741 | SENSORS FOR DETECTING GAS IN, AND PRESSURE OF, A LIQUID - A sensor comprises a body having a channel adapted to receive a hose, the channel comprising opposed fixed walls, a transmitter in one of said walls and a receiver in the opposed wall, and a pressure sensor disposed between the opposed walls. | 2011-06-02 |
20110130742 | DISPOSABLE INFUSION DEVICE FILLING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An infusion system includes a disposable wearable infusion device and a filler device. The disposable infusion device has a body arranged to be adhered to a patient's skin and a reservoir for holding a liquid medicant to be infused into the patient. The filler device is arranged to detachably receive the infusion device body and to transfer a volume of the liquid medicant to the infusion device reservoir. The filler device may be part of a service device arranged to detachably receive the infusion device and which also includes a cannula driver and a cannula for providing the infusion device with a cannula and deploying the cannula to beneath a patient's skin. | 2011-06-02 |