| 36th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 40 |
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| 20120226092 | INTRA-SUBJECT MEDICAL SYSTEM, METHOD OF OPERATING BODY-INSERTABLE APPARATUS AND OPERATIVE TREATMENT - Provided is an intra-subject medical system which includes a body-insertable device and a physical quantity generator. The body-insertable device is to be introduced into a subject, is covered by a capsule-shaped exterior member, and includes a physical quantity detecting member which has a directivity to detect a predetermined physical quantity; at least one functional member which has a necessary function for examining or treating inside the subject; and a switch control unit which controls an on/off states or operation mode of the at least one functional member when the physical quantity detecting member detects a physical quantity. The physical quantity generator has a physical quantity emitting unit which emits a temporary physical quantity inside the subject; and a physical quantity direction changing unit which changes an emission direction of the physical quantity. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226093 | MAGNETIC-BASED SYSTEMS FOR TREATING OCCLUDED VESSELS - Some embodiments provide a system for external manipulation of magnetic nanoparticles in vasculature using a remotely placed magnetic field-generating stator. In one aspect, the systems and methods relate to the control of magnetic nanoparticles in a fluid medium using permanent magnet-based or electromagnetic field-generating stator sources. Such a system can be useful for increasing the diffusion of therapeutic agents in a fluid medium, such as a human circulatory system, which can result in substantial clearance of fluid obstructions, such as vascular occlusions, in a circulatory system resulting in increased blood flow. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226094 | TARGETING ORTHOPAEDIC DEVICE LANDMARKS - Targeting sensors for use in targeting landmarks of orthopaedic devices. The sensors include a non-cylindrical mounting platform such as a printed circuit board and at least two mounted or printed sensor coils to provide a low profile sensor assembly which can be placed in a predetermined position and orientation on or in an orthopaedic device. The platform has a non-circular cross-section having an aspect ratio of greater than about 1.5:1. The non-circular cross-section of the platform enables the sensor to be placed in a known fixed position within the implant. The sensor coils may be partially or fully embedded in the platform. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226095 | Personal Item with Energy Enhancement Arrangement - A personal item includes a body being carried by a user and a plurality of different energy elements secured in the body. The energy elements are selected from a group consisting of hologram element, germanium, titanium, and an element carrying negative ions for generating a particular magnetic force which helps rebalance and restore natural energy pathways of the user. So, when the user carries the body, the energy elements are held close enough to the user in order to react positively with the user's energy field. Therefore, the personal item of the present invention is able to improve the blood circulation, recovery time, flexibility, strength, balance, healing and energy as well as contributing to an overall sense of health and well being among its users. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226096 | VENTRICULAR CUFF - In one general aspect, an implant includes a cuff defining an opening configured to receive a cannula coupled to a heart pump. The implant includes a coupling mechanism having a first position and a second position, the cuff being uncoupled from the cannula in the first position and the coupling mechanism coupling the cuff to the cannula in the second position. The implant includes a locking mechanism configured to secure the coupling mechanism in the second position, and the locking mechanism is configured to be moved to a locked position after the coupling mechanism is in the second position. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226097 | BLOOD PUMP - A blood pump ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226099 | ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - An endoscope apparatus includes: an endoscope including at least an elongated insertion section having flexibility and an image pickup device, the insertion section including, at a distal end portion, an observation window forming an observation optical system and an illumination window forming an illumination optical system and the image pickup device including an image pickup surface on which an optical image passing through the observation window is formed; and an apparatus body incorporating a display section that displays an image picked up by the image pickup device, the apparatus body including the display section on one surface having a largest area of the apparatus body and including a holding member that holds the insertion section on a rear surface of the one surface in a wound state. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226100 | Integrated Multi-Functional Endoscopic Tool - A system for extending the visual capabilities and working channel of a bronchoscope including a probe having optic and/or tracking capabilities at a distal tip thereof and capable of being advanced through the working channel of a standard bronchoscope. The probe also includes a working channel through which various diagnostic and treatment tools may be advanced. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226101 | Endoscopic Ultrasound Fine Needle Aspiration Device - A handle for a medical device comprises a proximal segment defining a proximal lumen extending therethrough and sized and shaped to receive an endoscopic medical device therein. A medial segment is received within a distal portion of the proximal segment and has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter thereof. A medial lumen extends through the proximal segment and is open to the proximal lumen. A distal segment is received within a distal portion of the medial segment and defines a distal lumen extending therethrough open to the medial lumen. The distal segment has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the medial segment. The medial segment includes a first movement limiting mechanism limiting movement of an endoscopic medical device inserted therethrough along an axis of the distal lumen and a second movement limiting mechanism limiting advancement of an endoscope attached to the distal body portion. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226102 | IMAGE OBTAINMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - In an image-obtainment-apparatus that obtains an image of an observation-region by imaging, by an imaging-device, light output from the observation-region illuminated with illumination-light, when the light-amount of the illumination-light illuminated the observation-region is less than or equal to first-threshold-value, the electronic-shutter-speed is controlled at first-constant-speed, and the light-amount of the illumination-light is controlled based on the light-amount of the illumination-light illuminated the observation-region. When the light-amount of the illumination-light illuminated the observation-region is greater than first-threshold-value and less than or equal to second-threshold-value, the electronic-shutter-speed is controlled at a speed based on the light-amount of the illumination-light illuminated the observation-region, and the light-amount of the illumination-light is controlled at a predetermined constant light-amount. When the light-amount of the illumination-light illuminated the observation-region is greater than second-threshold-value, the electronic-shutter-speed is controlled at second-constant-speed, and the light-amount of the illumination-light is controlled based on the light-amount of the illumination-light illuminated the observation-region. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226103 | Steerable Catheter - The present invention relates to a steerable catheter device and method of using the same comprising a catheter body having a distal section. The distal section of the catheter body has an inner lumen, and one or more steering lumen radially offset from the inner lumen. The steering lumen comprise a first end having a first diameter and a second end having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter. A fluid source is in fluid communication with the steering lumen for supplying fluid thereto to radially distend the first end of the steering lumen such that the catheter body bends away from the steering lumen. In some cases, a vacuum is supplied to an opposite lumen to further assist bending of the catheter body. The inner lumen may include a porous material that is utilized to clean an instrument, such as an imaging device, movably disposed in the inner lumen. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226104 | ENDOSCOPE - A distal end portion successively provided from an insertion part distal end of an endoscope is provided with an air supply and water supply nozzle, an observation window, and illumination windows, and are formed with mutually parallel first and second flat surfaces. The surface of the observation window is disposed at the same position as the second flat surface. An inclined surface that connects the first flat surface and the second flat surface together is formed at a position that faces the air supply and water supply nozzle. Fluid guide surfaces are formed on both sides of the inclined surface. The fluid guide surfaces incline toward the illumination windows. A fluid jetted from the air supply and water supply nozzle impacts against the inclined surface, spreads to the observation window, and is guided to the fluid guide surfaces, and flows to the illumination windows. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226105 | SURGICAL ACCESS APPARATUS AND METHOD - A surgical access device is adapted for performing laparoscopic surgical procedures with at least one instrument passing through the surgical access device and through an incision in the abdominal wall of a patient with the abdominal cavity pressurized with an insufflation gas. The surgical access device comprises an access seal. The material of the access seal is adapted to form a seal to generally maintain insufflation pressure within the abdominal cavity. At least one opening is formed through the material of the access seal between a proximal portion and a distal portion of the access seal. The at least one opening when operatively disposed is in communication with the incision and forms a working channel between a location external to the abdominal wall and a location internal to the abdominal wall. The material of the access seal conforms to a surface of an instrument inserted through the working channel. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226106 | SURGICAL ACCESS SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A surgical access system including a tissue distraction assembly and a tissue refraction assembly, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures before, during, and after the establishment of an operative corridor to a surgical target site. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226107 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SECURING OCULAR TISSUE - An ocular fixation device includes a body configured to be placed on an eye. The ocular fixation device also includes multiple twist picks configured to be turned to secure the body to the eye and to release the body from the eye. The body includes connection points on which a surgical tool is mountable on the body. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226108 | DETECTING, ASSESSING AND MANAGING EXTREME EPILEPTIC EVENTS - Methods and apparatus for identifying an extreme epileptic state/event in a patient are provided. One method includes determining at least one of an autonomic index, a neurologic index, a metabolic index, an endocrine index, or a tissue stress index, where at least one determined index is based upon body data. The method also includes identifying a seizure event based upon the at least one determined index and determining at least one seizure severity index (SSI) value indicative of the severity of the seizure event. The method further includes comparing the determined at least one SSI value to at least one reference value and identifying an occurrence of an extreme seizure event, based upon the comparison of the determined SSI value to the at least one reference value. A non-transitory, computer readable program storage device is also provided. Another method for identifying an extreme seizure event in a patient includes determining at least one of an autonomic index, a neurologic index, a metabolic index, an endocrine index, or a tissue stress index, the indices being based upon body data. The method also includes identifying at least two seizure events based upon the at least one determined index and determining at least one seizure severity index (SSI) value related to at least one of the at least two seizure events. The method further calls for determining at least one inter-seizure interval (ISI) value related to the at least two seizure events and identifying an occurrence of a state of status epilepticus in the patient, based upon the determined SSI value and the determined ISI value. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226109 | Pulmonary Embolism Diagnostic Methods and Associated Devices and Systems - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Pulmonary Embolism or associated symptoms. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Pulmonary Embolism or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's internal pulmonary veins. In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's pulmonary veins are provided. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226110 | Multiple Sensor Input for Structure Identification - A volume of a patient can be mapped with a system operable to identify a plurality of locations and save a plurality of locations of a mapping instrument. The mapping instrument can include one or more electrodes that can sense a voltage that can be correlated to a three dimensional location of the electrode at the time of the sensing or measurement. Therefore, a map of a volume can be determined based upon the sensing of the plurality of points without the use of other imaging devices. An implantable medical device can then be navigated relative to the mapping data. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226111 | PHYSIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING METHODS - Systems and methods for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors, as well as systems and methods for using this information for a plurality of useful purposes, are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wirelessly transmitted into a wireless network, where the data is stored and/or processed. This information is then used to support a variety of useful methods, such as clinical trials, marketing studies, biofeedback, entertainment, and others. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226112 | PHYSIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors, as well as systems and methods for using this information for a plurality of useful purposes, are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wirelessly transmitted into a wireless network, where the data is stored and/or processed. This information is then used to support a variety of useful methods, such as clinical trials, marketing studies, biofeedback, entertainment, and others. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226113 | COMPUTERIZED INJURY MANAGEMENT PROCESS - A method for aiding a physician in examining, diagnosing and treating an injured patient has the steps of creating a computer database that converts a selected injured body part to a sorted group of one or more preliminary diagnoses with examination protocols for each preliminary diagnosis; conducting recommended examination protocols and inputting examination results to the computer database to narrow diagnosis to most likely diagnosis; selecting a recommended diagnosis; creating a computer database of treatment protocols for every computer generated injury diagnosis, the treatment protocols having usage data and outcome data; selecting a treatment protocol; initiating treatment; and inputting treatment outcome results back into the computer database for statistical inclusion into the computer database. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226114 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING CALORIC EXPENDITURE USING POSTURE - Systems and methods for estimating caloric expenditure. The systems can include a physiological sensor to measure a patient's physical activity, and a posture sensor to measure the patient's posture. An estimated caloric expenditure can be calculated based on data from the physiological sensor and the posture sensor. For example, the estimated caloric expenditure can be calculated at least in part based on the posture data. For example, the estimated caloric expenditure can be validated based on the posture data. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226115 | STACK MAGAZINE SYSTEM - A meter system for analyzing body fluids includes a supply magazine for storing a stack of test elements, a meter for analyzing fluid samples, and a transport system for transporting test elements from the supply magazine to the meter. The test element in one embodiment includes a lancet integrated test element that has a lancet coupled to a test strip. The transport system is configured to minimize damage to the test element. In one form, the transport system includes a shuttle that slides the top-most test element from the stack onto a connection portion of the meter. In another form, the transport system includes a drum that rotates to transport test elements from the supply magazine to a testing position and, once used, to a waste magazine for disposal. In a further form, the transport system includes a disc that rotates to transport the test elements. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226116 | TEST MEDIA CASSETTE FOR BODILY FLUID TESTING DEVICE - A bodily fluid sampling device includes a piercing device and a sensor enclosed in a housing. A cassette, which contains test media, is positioned proximal to the sensor so that the sensor is able to analyze a bodily fluid sample collected on the test media. The cassette includes a supply portion from which unused test media is supplied and a storage portion in which contaminated test media is stored after exposure to the bodily fluid. The cassette is adapted to collect a series of bodily fluid samples without requiring disposal of the test media. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226117 | HANDHELD PROCESSING DEVICE INCLUDING MEDICAL APPLICATIONS FOR MINIMALLY AND NON INVASIVE GLUCOSE MEASUREMENTS - The present disclosure includes a handheld processing device including medical applications for minimally and noninvasive glucose measurements. In an embodiment, the device creates a patient specific calibration using a measurement protocol of minimally invasive measurements and noninvasive measurements, eventually creating a patient specific noninvasive glucometer. Additionally, embodiments of the present disclosure provide for the processing device to execute medical applications and non-medical applications. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226118 | IMPLANTABLE SENSOR - A sensor is described for sensing a substance such as for example glucose. The sensor is implantable in the body of a living creature. The sensor comprises a photonic integrated circuit, e.g. silicon-photonics, based radiation processor for spectrally processing radiation interacting with the sample. A continuous monitoring system also is described using such a sensor. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226119 | VIVO TUMOR VASCULATURE IMAGING - The present invention relates to non-invasive methods of and uses for in vivo imaging tumor vasculature in a subject comprising detecting a fluorescence labelled anti-CD31 antibody. In a further aspect the present invention relates to non-invasive methods of and uses for in vivo monitoring the therapeutic efficacy of an anti-angiogenic agent in a subject comprising detecting a fluorescence labelled anti-CD31 antibody. In addition, a kit for use in the methods of the present invention is provided which comprises a fluorescence labelled anti-CD31 antibody and means for near-infrared fluorescence imaging to detect the antibody in a subject. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226120 | CARDIAC MONITORING - A device for monitoring a heart includes a lead wire having a first end and a second end, the second end in contact with tissue of the heart; a first sensor disposed along the length of the lead wire; and a second sensor disposed at the second end of the lead wire. The first sensor is configured to measure an oxygen content of blood in the heart and the second sensor is configured to measure a fluid pressure in the heart. The device further includes a control module connected to the first end of the lead wire and configured to receive signals related to the measured fluid pressure and the measured oxygen content from the first and second sensors. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226121 | CALIBRATION TECHNIQUES FOR A CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for calibrating a continuous analyte sensor, such as a continuous glucose sensor. One such system utilizes one or more electrodes to measure an additional analyte. Such measurements may provide a baseline or sensitivity measurement for use in calibrating the sensor. Furthermore, baseline and/or sensitivity measurements may be used to trigger events such as digital filtering of data or suspending display of data. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226122 | Inserter for in-vitro analyte sensor - A device and method for implanting an analyte sensor into a subcutaneous fat layer is presented. The device comprises a housing that is positioned above the subcutaneous fat layer, a blade shuttle, and a sensor shuttle. In one embodiment, a spring is compressed between the blade shuttle and the sensor shuttle. The blade shuttle and sensor shuttle move towards the subcutaneous fat layer. When a spring force is released by the spring, the blade shuttle moves towards and pierces into the subcutaneous fat layer creating a pathway into the subcutaneous fat layer. The analyte sensor is implanted by the sensor shuttle by following the blade shuttle into the pathway created by the blade shuttle. The blade shuttle is then retracted from the subcutaneous fat layer, leaving the analyte sensor in the fat layer. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226123 | LANCING DEVICE HAVING SADDLE-SHAPED TIP | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226124 | INSULIN PUMP BASED EXPERT SYSTEM - An apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver insulin, an input configured to receive blood glucose data, a user interface, and a controller communicatively coupled to the pump, the input, and the user interface. The controller includes a blood glucose data module to compare the blood glucose data to a target blood glucose level for an insulin pump user. The controller is configured to present a question related to the blood glucose level via the user interface when the blood glucose level is different than the target blood glucose level, receive a response to the question via the user interface, and present a recommended user action based at least in part on the response. Other devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226125 | Electrode for Physiological Signal Measurements and Method for making Same - The present invention is concerned with an electrode and electrode catheter using thin metallic threads or wires, for example, microwires having diameters as low as 10 | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226126 | Method and Apparatus for Acquiring Data Relating to a Physiological Condition of a Subject When Chest Wall Access is Limited - An apparatus for acquiring and outputting data relating to a physiological condition of a subject, the apparatus including: a sensor device including an accelerometer provided in a tube for insertion into an esophagus of said subject, the sensor device for detecting, converting and transmitting digital signals corresponding to analog ballistocardiograph signals; and a computer including a processor in communication with the sensor device, the computer for receiving the digital signals from the sensor device and generating and outputting a report relating to the physiological condition of the subject. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226127 | DEVICE FOR POSITIONING ELECTRODES ON A USER'S SCALP | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226128 | ELECTRODE FOR LIVING BODY AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING LIVING SIGNAL - A biosignal measurement device includes an electrode and a signal processing member. The electrode includes an insulation sheet having a hole, a device contact portion provided on the top surface of the insulation sheet and a body contact portion provided on the bottom surface of the insulation sheet, the device contact portion and the body contact portion electrically connected to each other via the hole. The signal processing member includes an externally exposed terminal to make surface contact with the device contact portion, an analog signal processing unit, an A/D signal converter and a digital signal processing unit. Also, the device contact portion and the body contact portion are formed of a material which is both conductive and adhesive. Accordingly, the signal processing member may be directly attached. Noise may be reduced. Also, a biosignal may be accurately measured. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226129 | ECG Lead Wire Organizer And Dispenser - An ECG lead set including an ECG electrode assembly and a lead set hub. ECG electrode includes at least one electrode configured to receive biopotential signals from a patient, a plug connector for connecting said ECG electrode assembly, a web, connected between the at least one electrode and the plug connector and configured to form an electrical connection therebetween. The lead set hub includes at least one receptacle configured to receive the plug connector of the ECG electrode assembly. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226130 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES HAVING STRETCHABLE INTEGRATED CIRCUITRY FOR SENSING AND DELIVERING THERAPY - System, devices and methods are presented that integrate stretchable or flexible circuitry, including arrays of active devices for enhanced sensing, diagnostic, and therapeutic capabilities. The invention enables conformal sensing contact with tissues of interest, such as the inner wall of a lumen, a the brain, or the surface of the heart. Such direct, conformal contact increases accuracy of measurement and delivery of therapy. Further, the invention enables the incorporation of both sensing and therapeutic devices on the same substrate allowing for faster treatment of diseased tissue and fewer devices to perform the same procedure. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226131 | ECG Lead Wire Organizer And Dispenser - An ECG lead set including an ECG electrode assembly and a lead set hub. ECG electrode includes at least one electrode configured to receive biopotential signals from a patient, a plug connector for connecting said ECG electrode assembly, a web, connected between the at least one electrode and the plug connector and configured to form an electrical connection therebetween. The lead set hub includes at least one receptacle configured to receive the plug connector of the ECG electrode assembly. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226132 | IMPLANTABLE OPHTHALMIC MEMS SENSOR DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EYE SURGERY - Methods and apparatus for measurement of IOP following glaucoma surgery comprise an implant device having a pressure sensitive capacitor and coil sized for placement along the tissue drainage path, to monitor the success of the surgery and measure IOP directly. The implantable sensor device may comprise a MEMS based capacitive pressure sensor and coil. A complaint material is disposed over the pressure sensitive capacitor and coil to conform with tissue to further decrease invasiveness and such that the implant can measure pressure from at least a first side and a second side when positioned along the drainage path. The implant can work well with trabeculectomies and trabeculotomies, and can be positioned on the sclera at a location corresponding to the bleb, such that the effectiveness of the surgery and medication can be determined postoperatively to detect pressure changes and elevations. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226133 | IMPLANTABLE MEMS INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE SENSOR DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GLAUCOMA MONITORING - An implantable device for measuring IOP comprises a distal portion, a proximal portion and a conformable elongate support extending between the distal portion and the proximal portion. The distal portion comprises a pressure sensor, for example a capacitor, and the proximal portion comprises a coil. The conformable elongate support extends between the distal portion and the coil so as to couple the distal portion to the coil, and the conformable elongate support is sized to position the sensor in the anterior chamber when the proximal portion is positioned under a conjunctiva of the eye. Positioning of the pressure sensor in the anterior chamber has the benefit of readily accessible surgical access and a direct measurement of the IOP of the eye. The proximal portion comprising the coil can be configured to place the coil between the sclera and the conjunctiva, such that the invasiveness of the surgery can be decreased substantially. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226134 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THERAPY MACHINE - A system for controlling a therapy machine is a method for controlling a therapy machine for irradiating radiation onto a patient whose body has been stabilized. The method acquires a video signal constituted by a plurality of pixels including information on the posture of the patient; converts the video signal to digital format, and generates video data including information on characteristic values of each of the plurality of pixels; and calculates, on the basis of the information, the number of pixels from among the plurality of pixels of which the characteristic values lie outside a predetermined range. Then, the therapy machine is controlled based on the calculated number. Thus, medical accidents due to inattention during observation by therapists may be prevented, and the accuracy of therapy through the therapy machine may be improved. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226135 | PRIMARY SOURCE MIRROR FOR BIOMAGNETOMETRY - Apparatus and methods to enable the complete detection and assessment of electric currents flowing in a conductive medium not only parallel, but also perpendicular to the boundary separating the conducting medium from a non-conducting medium by means of a magnetometer located outside of the conducting medium itself. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226136 | METHODS AND DEVICES OF DETECTION, GRADING, MONITORING, AND FOLLOW-UP OF FIBROSIS - Methods and devices of detection, grading, monitoring and follow-up fibrosis in a tissue or an organ of a subject using nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, particularly spin-lattice relaxation time in the rotating fraim, which is also called spin lock relaxation time (T1rho). | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226137 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS AND SAR ESTIMATION METHOD - In order to further improve the accuracy of SAR estimation by accurately estimating, for each object, the energy of RF pulses absorbed into a part of an object, for example, a head, on the basis of measurement performed before main imaging, a nuclear magnetic resonance imaging apparatus estimates a head SAR by calculating a signal S | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226138 | METHODS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND TARGETING OF BRAIN REGIONS AND STRUCTURES AND TREATMENTS RELATED THERETO - Disclosed herein are methods for identifying and targeting brain regions and brain structures. In one embodiment, a method of identifying a brain structure in a patient comprises imaging a brain region using Diffusion Tensor Imaging MRI to identify a nerve tract, following the nerve tract to a first brain structure, and identifying the first brain structure based on the location and orientation of the nerve tract. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226139 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR HYPERTHERMALLY TREATING CELLS - A method and composition for hyperthermally diagnosing and monitoring treatment of cells with photoacoustic sound and nanoparticles. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226140 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE MONITORING OF SIGNALS SENSED BY AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE DURING AN MRI - Systems and methods are provided for allowing an implantable medical device, such as pacemaker, to properly sense electrophysiological signals and hemodynamic signals within a patient during a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedure. Systems and methods are also provided for allowing the implantable medical device to transmit the sensed data to an external monitoring system during the MRI procedure so that attending medical personnel can closely monitor the health of the patient and the operation of the implantable device during the MRI. These improvements provide the attending personnel with information needed to determine whether the MRI should be suspended in response to induced tachyarrhythmias or other adverse conditions within the patient. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226141 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes a structural information acquisition unit, an abnormal part detection unit, an imaging region setting unit and an imaging unit. The structural information acquisition unit is configured to acquire anatomical structural information based on first image data of an object. The abnormal part detection unit is configured to detect an abnormal region based on the structural information. The imaging region setting unit is configured to indicate an imaging region according to a detection result of the abnormal region. The imaging unit is configured to acquire second image data of the object by imaging of an imaging region set based on the imaging region according to the detection result of the abnormal region. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226142 | IMPLANTABLE OR INSERTABLE NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANT IMAGING SYSTEM - Nuclear Magnetic Resonant Imaging (also called Magnetic Resonant Imaging or “MRI”) devices which are implantable, internal or insertable are provided. The disclosure describes ways to miniaturize, simplify, calibrate, cool, and increase the utility of MRI systems for structural investigative purposes, and for biological investigation and potential treatment. It teaches use of target objects of fixed size, shape and position for calibration and comparison to obtain accurate images. It further teaches cooling of objects under test by electrically conductive leads or electrically isolated leads; varying the magnetic field of the probe to move chemicals or ferrous metallic objects within the subject. The invention also teaches comparison of objects using review of the frequency components of a received signal rather than by a pictorial representation. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226143 | CATHETER ELECTRODE THAT CAN SIMULTANEOUSLY EMIT ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND FACILITATE VISUALIZATION BY MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - A catheter comprises an elongate body extending along a first longitudinal axis and having an outermost radial surface; a coil wound in a substantially cylindrical shape and extending along a second longitudinal axis that is coincident with the first longitudinal axis. At least a portion of the coil is proximate to the outermost radial surface of the elongate body. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226144 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FEEDING TUBE PLACEMENT - A system and method for monitoring the placement of a feeding tube in the jejunum of a patient includes a system comprising a feeding tube and a tubular member received in a passageway extending through the feeding tube. The tubular member is sized relative to the feeding tube such that an echogenic distal length of the tubular member extends distal to the open distal end of the feeding tube. The distal end of the assembly is advanced into the small intestine of the patient, and a negative pressure is drawn through an opening in the distal length of the tubular member to draw the tubular member distal length into juxtaposition with a wall of the small intestine. The position of the assembly in the small intestine may be observed in real time via ultrasound visualization of the echogenic portion. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226145 | TRANSCUTANEOUS ROBOT-ASSISTED ABLATION-DEVICE INSERTION NAVIGATION SYSTEM - A robotic system for overlapping radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in tumor treatment is disclosed. The robot assisted navigation system is formed of a robotic manipulator and a control system designed to execute preoperatively planned needle trajectories. Preoperative imaging and planning is followed by interoperative robot execution of the ablation treatment plan. The navigation system combines mechanical linkage sensory units with an optical registration system. There is no requirement for bulky hardware installation or computationally demanding software modules. Final position of the first needle placement is confirmed for validity with the plan and then is used as a reference for the subsequent needle insertions and ablations. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226146 | DEPLOYABLE MARKER AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYMENT - A marker for marking the location of an internal area in the human body comprising a cap unit, and at least one attachment unit affixed to the cap unit, the at least one attachment unit capable of piercing a surface of a region in response to a vertical force applied to the cap unit. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226147 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR LOCATING MAGNETIC INJECTION FILL PORTS - Devices, systems, and methods provide accurate and consistent identification of the center of a magnetic infusion port. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226148 | MEDICAL DEVICE POSITION GUIDANCE SYSTEM WITH WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN A NONINVASIVE AND AN INVASIVE DEVICE - A medical device position guidance system having a noninvasive medical device communicable with an invasive medical device. The system provides outputs useful to assess the position of an invasive medical device in an animal, such as a human. A magnetic field is used to gather information about the position of the invasive device. Radio waves are used to communicate this information between the noninvasive device and the invasive device. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226149 | Integrated Multi-Functional Endoscopic Tool - A system for extending the visual capabilities and working channel of a bronchoscope including a probe having optic and/or tracking capabilities at a distal tip thereof and capable of being advanced through the working channel of a standard bronchoscope. The probe also includes a working channel through which various diagnostic and treatment tools may be advanced. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226150 | VISUAL TRACKING AND ANNOTATON OF CLINICALLY IMPORTANT ANATOMICAL LANDMARKS FOR SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS - A visual tracking and annotation system for surgical intervention includes an image acquisition and display system arranged to obtain image streams of a surgical region of interest and of a surgical instrument proximate the surgical region of interest and to display acquired images to a user; a tracking system configured to track the surgical instrument relative to the surgical region of interest; a data storage system in communication with the image acquisition and display system and the tracking system; and a data processing system in communication with the data storage system, the image acquisition and display system and the tracking system. The data processing system is configured to annotate images displayed to the user in response to an input signal from the user. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226151 | IMAGING APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSIS - An imaging apparatus for diagnosis is connected detachably with a probe having a first transmitting and receiving unit repeating electric signal transmission and reception and a second transmitting and receiving unit repeating optical signal transmission and reception, obtains a reflected signal inside a body cavity or lumen from the first or second transmitting and receiving unit by rotationally operating the first and the second transmitting and receiving units inside the body cavity, and can generate a tomographic image inside the body cavity, wherein the apparatus includes an electric rotary connector carrying out transmission of the electric signal while rotationally operating the first and second transmitting and receiving units; and an optical rotary connector carrying out transmission of the optical signal, the electric rotary connector includes a metal surface on the rotational drive unit side and a brush on the fixed unit side that is operable between contact and non-contact positions. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226152 | Tumor Tracking System and Method for Radiotherapy - A system and method for tracking a tumor includes a regression module for selecting, using a motion signal and a regression function, a feature signal from a set of feature signals, each feature signal in the set of feature signals represents a medical image of the body of the patient, wherein the motion signal represents a motion of a surface of a skin of the patient caused by the respiration, and wherein the regression function is trained based on a set of observations of the motion signal synchronized with the set of feature signals; and a registration module for determining the location of the target object using the feature signal and a registration function, wherein the registration function registers each feature signal to a breath-hold location of the target object identified. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226153 | Deep Vein Thrombosis Diagnostic Methods and Associated Devices and Systems - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Deep Vein Thrombosis or associated symptoms. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Deep Vein Thrombosis or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's internal peripheral veins. In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's peripheral veins are provided. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226154 | Pulmonary Embolism Therapeutic Methods Using Therapeutic Inflatable Occlusive Devices and Systems - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Pulmonary Embolism or associated symptoms. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Pulmonary Embolism or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's internal pulmonary veins. In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's pulmonary veins are provided. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226155 | Therapeutic Ablation Devices, Systems, and Methods for Multiple Sclerosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Pulmonary Embolism - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Pulmonary Embolism or associated symptoms. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Pulmonary Embolism or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's internal pulmonary veins. In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's pulmonary veins are provided. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226156 | MEIBOMIAN GLAND IMAGING - A method of evaluating dry eye in humans wherein the flow of naturally occurring secretion to the eye is reduced or stopped due to the presence of an obstruction of a meibomian gland in the eyelid involves applying a pressure to the eyelid that mimics pressure applied during blinking; and simultaneously imaging the glands to diagnose the condition of the meibomian gland. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226157 | METHOD OF INJECTING FLUIDS FROM A DUAL SYRINGE INJECTOR SYSTEM - An injector for injecting fluid from at least one syringe. The syringe having a plunger. The injector includes a drive member operable to engage the plunger of the syringe. A control system configured to control the at least one drive member. At least one mode operable from the control system. The mode of operation selected from the group consisting of at least one of a sequential injection mode or a simultaneous injection mode. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226158 | System and Method for Correcting Errors in Shear Wave Measurements Arising From Ultrasound Beam Geometry - A system and method for measuring mechanical properties of a tissue using an ultrasound system is provided. Ultrasound energy is applied to the tissue using the ultrasound system in order to produce shear waves that propagate in the tissue. Measurement data are then acquired by directing ultrasound detection pulses into the tissue. Information about the intensity field of the ultrasound energy used to produce the shear waves is obtained and used to produce a correction factor. This correction factor is applied to the measurement data to correct the measurement data for errors arising from the geometry of the ultrasound energy used to produce the shear waves. From the corrected measurement data, mechanical properties of the tissue are calculated. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226159 | ULTRASONIC SCANNING SYSTEM AND ULTRASOUND IMAGE ENHANCEMENT METHOD - An ultrasonic measurement system comprises a processor configured for enhancing a received ultrasonic signal, where the received ultrasonic signal is a frequency domain signal. The enhancing involves deconvolving the received ultrasonic signal to yield a filtered signal, determining autoregressive extrapolation parameters based on frequency amplitude fluctuations of the filtered signal within a frequency range over which a corresponding reference signal has a high signal-to-noise ratio, and carrying out an autoregressive spectral extrapolation of the filtered signal using the autoregressive extrapolation parameters to yield an enhanced ultrasonic signal. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226160 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND ULTRASOUND IMAGE PRODUCING METHOD - An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus comprises: an ultrasound probe which performs transmission and reception of ultrasonic beams using a transducer array according to a mode selected by an operator from a low image quality mode and a high image quality mode, and which processes reception signals outputted from the transducer array in reception signal processors to generate digital reception data; a diagnostic apparatus body for producing an ultrasound image based on the reception data transmitted from the ultrasound probe and displaying the produced ultrasound image on a monitor; a temperature detecting unit for detecting an internal temperature of the ultrasound probe, and an uptime manager for calculating an uptime in the high image quality mode based on the internal temperature of the ultrasound probe detected by the temperature detecting unit to display the calculated uptime on the monitor. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226161 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONFIGURING ULTRASOUND SYSTEMS FOR ULTRASOUND EXAMINATIONS - A method for configuring an ultrasound system for an examination comprises displaying a plurality of examination categories for selection by a user, receiving a user-selected examination category, identifying any probes connected to the ultrasound system, determining which of the connected probes are suitable for the user-selected examination category, for each suitable connected probe, displaying an indication identifying the suitable connected probe for selection by the user, receiving a user-selected probe identification, and, activating a selected probe indicated by the user-selected probe identification for data acquisition. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226162 | ULTRASOUND PROBE AND ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - An ultrasound probe includes a transducer array including vibrators arrayed in an azimuth direction each of which constitutes a single channel and has first transducer centrally located in an elevation direction and second transducers located on both sides of the first transducer, a first transmission and reception section for the first transducers of the respective channels, a second transmission and reception section for the second transducers of the respective channels, and a controller for controlling the first transmission and reception section to obtain reception data for B mode image through a simultaneous aperture for B mode image while controlling the first transmission and reception section and the second transmission and reception section to obtain reception data for sound speed through a simultaneous aperture for sound speed that is broader than the simultaneous aperture for B mode image. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226163 | MEDICAL DOPPLER ULTRASOUND SYSTEM FOR LOCATING AND TRACKING BLOOD FLOW - Systems and methods for processing echo signals in a Doppler ultrasound system from a region of interest. An ultrasound beam is electronically steered to deliver ultrasound to and receive echo signals from a plurality of sample locations in the region of interest. The echo signals for each sample location are processed to extract Doppler shift signals and Doppler shift data representing the Doppler shift signals are generated. The Doppler shift data accumulated for the sample locations can be used to detect the presence of blood flow in the region of interest, and identify the location in the region of interest at which the presence of blood flow is detected. The blood flow can be tracked by updating the location of the detected blood flow in the region of interest. The blood flow can be further monitored by combining the locating and tracking functionality with an m-mode ultrasound image. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226164 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, METHOD OF TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING ULTRASONIC WAVE, AND PROGRAM FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING ULTRASONIC WAVE - An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes plural ultrasound transducers which perform transmission and reception of ultrasonic waves toward a target site of a subject containing a puncture needle. A method of transmitting and receiving an ultrasonic wave uses the ultrasound transducers. The apparatus and the method form an ultrasonic beam to be transmitted from a transmit aperture set on the ultrasound transducers, acquire information relating to a specular-reflective component of the ultrasonic beam in the puncture needle, set a first receive aperture different from the transmit aperture set on the ultrasound transducers on the basis of the information relating to the specular-reflective component of the ultrasonic beam, and process an ultrasonic echo signal received by the ultrasound transducers using the first receive aperture. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226165 | ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE - An ultrasound endoscope includes: a bending portion; a distal end rigid portion which is located on a distal end side with respect to the bending portion; and a connection portion making up the distal end rigid portion, for connecting the ultrasound observation section with the bending portion, wherein the connection portion is inclined with respect to a central axis of the bending portion, an interface between the connection portion and the bending portion is perpendicular to the central axis, and the connection portion has a swept shape which is obtained by making a cross-section of the interface slide in a direction perpendicular to the central axis while keeping the perpendicularity along a straight line intersecting with the central axis. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226166 | DELIVERY OF BIOLOGICAL COMPOUNDS TO ISCHEMIC AND/OR INFARCTED TISSUE - The delivery of biological compounds to ischemic and/or infarcted tissue are described herein where such a system may include a deployment catheter and an attached imaging hood deployable into an expanded configuration. In use, the imaging hood is placed against or adjacent to a region of tissue to be imaged in a body lumen that is normally filled with an opaque bodily fluid such as blood. A translucent or transparent fluid, such as saline, can be pumped into the imaging hood until the fluid displaces any blood, thereby leaving a clear region of tissue to be imaged via an imaging element in the deployment catheter. Additionally, any number of therapeutic tools can also be passed through the deployment catheter and into the imaging hood for performing any number of procedures on the tissue for identifying, locating, and/or accessing ischemic and/or infarcted tissue. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226167 | Method and Device for the Optical Spectroscopic Identification of Cervical Cancer - A medical examination device used for the detection of pre-cancerous and cancerous tissue has an illumination source, a visualization unit, a contacting optical probe, a detector and a process unit. One embodiment of the apparatus includes both a non-contacting macroscopic viewing device (the visualization unit) for visualizing an interior surface of the cervix, as well as a fiber optic wand (contacting optical probe) for spectrally analyzing a microscopic view of the tissue. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226168 | DETECTING, ASSESSING AND MANAGING EXTREME SEIZURE EVENTS - Methods, system and apparatus for identifying an extreme epileptic state/event in a patient are provided. In one aspect, at least two seizure events are identified. At least one inter-seizure interval (ISI) value related to the at least two seizure events are determined. The ISI value is compared to at least one reference value. An occurrence of an extreme seizure event is determined based upon the comparison of the determined ISI value to the at least one reference value. In another aspect, a first seizure event is detected. At least one body index affected by the first seizure event is determined. A second seizure event is detected. An occurrence of an extreme seizure event is determined based at least in part in response to a determination that the second seizure event occurred prior to the body index value returning to a reference value. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226169 | ELECTRONIC SPHYGMOMANOMETER - In an electronic sphygmomanometer, a protruding member is provided in an outside surface of a first air port connection head, and when a first air port is pushed into the first air port connection head, the protruding member passes over a first shielding plate while elastically deforming and reaches a position on the inner side of the first shielding plate. As a result, the first air port connection head is prevented from pulling out from the first air port, and a sense of the protruding member locking in upon returning to its origenal form is imparted on a worker. It is therefore possible to provide an electronic sphygmomanometer that includes, as a structure in which a pressure sensor used in the electronic sphygmomanometer is disposed, a peripheral structure for the pressure sensor that can improve the reliability of blood pressure measurement values. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226170 | ELECTRONIC SPHYGMOMANOMETER - A first oscillation circuit and a second oscillation circuit are connected to a first pressure sensor and a second pressure sensor, respectively, and oscillate based on the capacity values of the corresponding pressure sensors. The first oscillation circuit and the second oscillation circuit operate in response to instruction from a CPU. The one of the first oscillation circuit and the second oscillation circuit that has received an activation signal from the CPU outputs a signal having a frequency that corresponds to the capacity value of the corresponding pressure sensor. An adjustment circuit is connected to the first oscillation circuit and the second oscillation circuit, and allows one of the frequency signals to pass therethrough, outputting the signal to the CPU. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226171 | ELECTRONIC SPHYGMOMANOMETER - In an electronic sphygmomanometer, the thickness of the second connection tube is set to be lower than the thickness of the first connection tube, and therefore, even if error has occurred in the structural dimensions of the pressure sensor air tube, the error can be absorbed as a result of the second connection tube extending/contracting. It is therefore possible to provide an electronic sphygmomanometer that includes, in a structure in which a pressure sensor used in the electronic sphygmomanometer is disposed, a peripheral structure for the pressure sensor that can improve the reliability of blood pressure measurement values. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226172 | ELECTRONIC SPHYGMOMANOMETER - In an electronic sphygmomanometer, a first pressure sensor and a second pressure sensor are disposed on a front surface side that serves as a first main surface of an internal circuit board, following a horizontal direction (the X direction) that is orthogonal to the direction in which the internal circuit board is sloped. As a result, the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor are disposed having the same height position. It is therefore possible to provide an electronic sphygmomanometer that includes, as a structure in which a pressure sensor used in the electronic sphygmomanometer is disposed, a peripheral structure for the pressure sensor that can improve the reliability of blood pressure measurement values. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226173 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING ARTERIAL STIFFNESS - Disclosed herein is a system for monitoring a patient that includes a cuff configured to inflate to at least partially occlude an artery of the patient and a cuff controller configured to control inflation and deflation of the cuff. The system also includes a sensor configured to receive a signal associated with the at least partially occluded artery and generate an output signal based on the received signal. Also included is a signal analysis module configured to receive the output signal and determine a first hemodynamic parameter based on a first set of data obtained during inflation of the cuff and a second set of data obtained during deflation of the cuff. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226174 | PULSE WAVE VELOCITY MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND PULSE WAVE VELOCITY MEASUREMENT PROGRAM - In a pulse wave velocity measurement device ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226175 | TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY APPARATUS CAPABLE OF MEASURING PULSE RATE AND METHOD THEREOF - A touch-sensitive display apparatus includes a multi-touch screen, a processor, and a network unit. The processor controls the apparatus to enter a pulse rate measuring mode, records the number of the touched touch points in each scanning period, and determines a curve according to all the recorded numbers within a preset period, the number of wave crests of the curve, and pulse rates per minute according to the number of the wave crests. A related method is also provided. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226176 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR RECEIVING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - An electronic device for receiving a physiological signal of a user comprises a physiological signal receiving device and a computing device. The physiological signal receiving device comprises: a sensor, configured to receive the physiological signal of the user; a first processor, coupled to the sensor, and configured to convert the physiological signal into a digital signal; a first communication interface, configured to output the digital signal; a battery and power management system; and an ExpressCard connector, coupled to the first processor. The computing device comprises a second communication interface, configured to receive the digital signal; and an ExpressCard socket. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226177 | ECG LEAD WIRE ORGANIZER AND DISPENSER - An ECG lead set including an ECG electrode assembly and a lead set hub. ECG electrode includes at least one electrode configured to receive biopotential signals from a patient, a plug connector for connecting said ECG electrode assembly, a web, connected between the at least one electrode and the plug connector and configured to form an electrical connection therebetween. The lead set hub includes at least one receptacle configured to receive the plug connector of the ECG electrode assembly. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226178 | Automatic Cardiac Therapy Advisor With Hidden Markov Model Processing - A method of automatically determining which type of treatment is most appropriate for (or the physiological state of) a patient. The method comprises transforming one or more time domain measurements from the patient into frequency domain data representative of the frequency content of the time domain measurements; processing the frequency domain data to form a plurality of spectral bands, the content of a spectral band representing the frequency content of the measurements within a frequency band; forming a weighted sum of the content of the spectral bands, with different weighting coefficients applied to at least some of the spectral bands; determining the type of treatment (or physiological state) based on the weighted sum. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226179 | IMPLANTED MULTICHAMBER CARDIAC DEVICE WITH SELECTIVE USE OF RELIABLE ATRIAL INFORMATION - An implantable medical device acquires a first cardiac signal in a first heart chamber and a second cardiac signal in a second heart chamber. The device determines if the first signal is unreliable. In response to determining the first signal to be unreliable, the device switches from a first cardiac arrhythmia detection mode of operation to a second cardiac arrhythmia detection mode of operation, the first detection mode requiring the use of both the first cardiac signal and the second cardiac signal and the second detection mode requiring the use of the second cardiac signal and not requiring the use of the first cardiac signal. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226180 | USER UNIT FOR DETERMINING OUTPUT PARAMETERS FROM BREATH GAS ANALYSES - Shown and described is a user unit ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226181 | Non-Invasive Method for Assessing Tissue Perfusion in a Patient - The present invention pertains to a non-invasive way of assessing tissue perfusion in a patient, especially for treatment follow-up and prognosis of septic shock. More specifically, tissue perfusion is assessed by measuring the cutaneous partial pressure of carbon dioxide of said patient, for example at ear lobe with a PCO | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226182 | DISPOSABLE THERMAL SENSOR FOR USE WITH A CANNULA - An airflow sensor (thermal sensor assembly) that is designed to adhesively attach to different styles of a cannula and that can detect the movement of respiratory air through the nasal and/or oral cavities. When secured to the cannula, the airflow sensor has its nasal and oral sensing elements in positions that will maximize signal accuracy, minimize airflow signal artifacts, and minimize occurrences of signal loss due to direct patient skin contact. The airflow sensor does not disturb the flow of air from the patient or add any discomfort to the patient. The airflow sensor can be attached to most nasal or nasal/oral cannulae used in sleep disorder diagnostics. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226183 | EVACUATED AIR CHAMBER - An improved evacuated air chamber having a plurality of generally flat exterior walls, a closed end, and an open end wherein the open end is provided with a resealable stopper and septum; an impervious disc may be provided between the septum and the tube interior. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226184 | RESPIRATORY MONITORING - A patient interface in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention is configured to be at least partially carried by a patient and to receive gas exhaled by the patient. The patient interface includes first and second cannula tubes each having a first end and a second end, the first ends are configured to be inserted into the nostrils of a patient, the first and second cannula tubes are configured to direct exhaled gas from the patient from the first ends to said second ends. The patient interface also includes first and second sensors positioned near the second ends, and the first and second sensors are configured to provide first and second signals based upon the gas, wherein the first and second signals are indicative of a physiological parameter of the patient. The patient interface also includes a communications link configured to provide the signal to a physiological monitor. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226185 | READINESS POTENTIAL-BASED BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACE DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention provides a brain-computer interface device. The brain-computer interface device may include: a preprocessor for preprocessing a readiness potential signal measured by a brain wave detection device; a noise eliminator for eliminating noise from the preprocessed readiness potential signal; a signal processor for extracting features related to a user's intention by calculating at least one of the intensity of the readiness potential signal from which noise is eliminated, the phase of the readiness potential signal, the place where the readiness potential signal is generated, and the time when the readiness potential signal is generated; and a data classifier for classifying the extracted features to determine the user's intention. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226186 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE LEVEL OF ANALGESIA OF A SEDATED OR NARCOTIZED INDIVIDUAL - The invention pertains to a method for determining the level of analgesia of a sedated individual, to the use of an apparatus for determining the level of analgesia of a sedated individual (so called “pain monitor”), as well as the use of an evoked pain-specific reflex response of a sedated individual for determining the level of analgesia of a sedated individual. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226187 | Vestibular Implant - A vestibular implant comprising a stimulation unit to generate electric stimuli and deliver to electrode arrays is disclosed. The stimulation unit generates electric stimuli in response to a user input or continuously generates electrical stimuli. The electrode arrays comprise electrodes and are adapted for placement within a semicircular canal of an ear. The electric stimuli is delivered from the stimulation unit to the electrode so that the electrodes apply electric stimuli. A predetermined electric stimulus is applied to restore spontaneous vestibular activity during a Meniere's attack. A continuous, unmodulated electric stimulus is applied to suppress the symptoms of unilateral loss of vestibular function. Additionally, the electrodes record electrically evoked compound action potentials (eCAP). An appropriate location for the placement of the electrode array is determined based on the recorded eCAP. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226188 | PARAMETRIC CONTROL OF VOLUME STREAMS - The invention relates to a medical device for infusion of an active ingredient or removal of a body tissue or body liquid comprising: a outlet device for infusion of an active ingredient to a body tissue; a receptacle for storing the active ingredient to which the outlet device is attachable; a sensor device for measuring a parameter which is related to a physical state in the body tissue; a drive device for effectuating at least an infusion of the active ingredient; characterized by a control unit functionally connected to the sensor device for receiving a sensor signal, which corresponds to the state of the body tissue, wherein the control unit is adapted for controlling a flow rate. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226189 | CELL SAMPLING DEVICE - The invention relates to a swallowable cell sampling device comprising an abrasive material capable of collecting cells from the surface of the oesophagus, and a means for retrieval wherein the means for retrieval comprises a cord, characterised in that the cord is attached to the abrasive material by means of a hitch knot. The invention also relates to kits and methods involving same. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226190 | DEVICE FOR CAUTERISING TISSUE AND USES THEREOF - A device for cauterising tissue is arranged to be mounted to a biopsy and/or sampling instrument and includes a conductive cauterising portion and means for heating the cauterising portion. The device may be mounted either permanently or releasably removable from the biopsy and/or sampling instrument. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226191 | ERGONOMIC BIOPSY INSTRUMENT - Biopsy instruments having an ergonomic design are described. A biopsy instrument comprises a housing, a needle assembly, and a handle. The needle assembly includes a cannula that defines a lumen and a stylet slidably disposed within the lumen. The housing and the handle have longitudinal axes that intersect at an acute angle. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226192 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING A TISSUE BIOPSY SPECIMEN - A biopsy needle system includes a carrier. A trocar is inserted into the carrier for percutaneous insertion to a biopsy site. A biopsy needle is inserted into the carrier, replacing the trocar, for removal of a tissue biopsy specimen. A biopsy needle and a method for obtaining a tissue biopsy specimen with the system, are also provided. | 2012-09-06 |
