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15-06-2018 дата публикации

Контейнер для жидкостей, применяющихся при криоконсервировании и отмывании эритроцитов

Номер: RU0000180533U1
Автор: Александр Викторович Чечеткин, Галина Юрьевна Кирьянова, Серафима Дмитриевна Волкова
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение "Российский научно-исследовательский институт гематологии и трансфузиологии Федерального медико-биологического агентства" (ФГБУ РосНИИГТ ФМБА России)

Полезная модель относится к устройствам для сбора, обработки и хранения компонентов донорской крови, в частности к полимерным контейнерам для жидкостей, применяющихся при криоконсервировании и отмывании размороженных криоконсервированных эритроцитов от консерванта. Контейнер выполнен в виде емкости из полимерного материала с отводом, и в качестве отвода и для заполнения, и для соединения с рабочими контейнерами он содержит удлиненную эластичную полимерную трубку. Тем самым обеспечивается возможность создания полностью закрытой системы на всех этапах ручного криоконсервирования и отмывания эритроцитной массы, что, в свою очередь, резко снижает риск бактериальной контаминации эритроцитной массы в процессе ее обработки. 1 фиг. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 180 533 U1 (51) МПК A61J 1/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61J 1/10 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017109522, 21.03.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 15.06.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 15.06.2018 Бюл. № 17 Адрес для переписки: 191024, Санкт-Петербург, ул. 2-я Советская, 16, ФГБУ РосНИИГТ ФМБА России (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2175227 C1, 27.10.2001. RU U 1 1 8 0 5 3 3 R U (54) КОНТЕЙНЕР ДЛЯ ЖИДКОСТЕЙ, ПРИМЕНЯЮЩИХСЯ ПРИ КРИОКОНСЕРВИРОВАНИИ И ОТМЫВАНИИ ЭРИТРОЦИТОВ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к устройствам для заполнения, и для соединения с рабочими сбора, обработки и хранения компонентов контейнерами он содержит удлиненную донорской крови, в частности к полимерным эластичную полимерную трубку. Тем самым контейнерам для жидкостей, применяющихся при обеспечивается возможность создания полностью криоконсервировании и отмывании закрытой системы на всех этапах ручного размороженных криоконсервированных криоконсервирования и отмывания эритроцитной эритроцитов от консерванта. Контейнер массы, что, в свою очередь, резко снижает риск выполнен в виде емкости из ...

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24-12-2018 дата публикации

Тонометр

Номер: RU0000185916U1
Автор: Евгений Геннадьевич Чикляев, Михаил Александрович Таймаров
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Казанский государственный энергетический университет"

Полезная модель относится к медицинской технике, а именно к устройствам измерения в производственных условиях систолического верхнего и диастолического нижнего артериальных давлений и пульса сердцебиения у работников электрических станций, электрогенерирующих, электроиспользующих и электропередающих устройств, которые по роду производственной деятельности подвергаются непосредственно воздействию высоконапряженных электромагнитных полей и, вследствие этого, могут испытывать проявления аритмии сердца. Заявляемая полезная модель может быть также использована в повседневной медицинской практике и в быту для наблюдения за текущим состоянием человеческого организма и величиной аритмии при изменениях атмосферного барометрического давления. Задача полезной модели состоит в диагностировании степени аритмии в зависимости от численной величины значений высокого или низкого атмосферного барометрического давления и принятия неотложных медицинских лечебных процедур при неблагоприятных сочетаниях степени аритмии и значениях атмосферного барометрического давления. Указанная задача технически решена путем введения в заявляемый тонометр встроенного измерительного электронного датчика атмосферного барометрического давления, усилителя сигналов датчика и преобразователя сигналов датчика, соединенных электрической связью с компьютеризированным процессором, осуществляющим индикацию, звуковое сопровождение и хранение в электронном виде текущих значений атмосферного барометрического давления и величин аритмии и выявление критического сочетания значений степени аритмии и неблагоприятных величин атмосферного барометрического давления с выдачей информации на дисплей со звуковым сопровождением для проведения неотложных медицинских процедур по лечению аритмии или снижению физической нагрузки. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 185 916 U1 (51) МПК A61B 5/022 (2006.01) A61B 5/024 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК ...

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18-07-2019 дата публикации

Устройство для фильтрации крови или её компонентов

Номер: RU0000191005U1
Автор: Алексей Игоревич Улыбин, Карим Рахимович Магадеев, Юлай Басырович Магадеев
Принадлежит: Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Центр инновационных разработок Вирави" (ООО "Вирави")

Полезная модель относится к области медицины, а именно к устройствам, предназначенным для фильтрации крови или ее компонентов для удаления лейкоцитов (лейкоредукции). Данное техническое решение относится к одноразовым устройствам для фильтрации крови или ее компонентов с целью удаления лейкоцитов из крови или из компонентов крови. Устройство содержит входной канал (1), капельную полость (2), фильтрующий элемент (3), выходной канал (4), дополнительный выходной канал (5) с односторонний клапаном (6). Устройство может быть выполнено в форме диска. Технический результат полезной модели заключается в повышении эффективности и надежности работы устройства (в частности, исключающей возможность воздушной эмболии), а также удобстве в эксплуатации устройства. 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 191 005 U1 (51) МПК A61M 1/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61M 1/02 (2019.05); A61M 1/0007 (2019.05); A61M 1/36 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019109276, 29.03.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 29.03.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 18.07.2019 Бюл. № 20 1 9 1 0 0 5 R U (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ФИЛЬТРАЦИИ КРОВИ ИЛИ ЕЁ КОМПОНЕНТОВ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области фильтрующий элемент (3), выходной канал (4), медицины, а именно к устройствам, дополнительный выходной канал (5) с предназначенным для фильтрации крови или ее односторонний клапаном (6). Устройство может компонентов для удаления лейкоцитов быть выполнено в форме диска. Технический (лейкоредукции). Данное техническое решение результат полезной модели заключается в относится к одноразовым устройствам для повышении эффективности и надежности работы фильтрации крови или ее компонентов с целью устройства (в частности, исключающей удаления лейкоцитов из крови или из возможность воздушной эмболии), а также компонентов крови. Устройство содержит удобстве в эксплуатации ...

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13-11-2019 дата публикации

Устройство для лечения открытого пневмоторакса

Номер: RU0000193743U1
Автор: Андрей Рейнгардтович Сигле, Владимир Иванович Попов
Принадлежит: Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Тозка Диагностикс" (ООО "Тозка Диагностикс")

Полезная модель относится к устройству для оперативной помощи при пневмотораксе в полевых условиях и включает повязку со сквозным центральным отверстием, верхняя часть которой выполнена из воздухонепроницаемого материала, а нижняя часть имеет слой адгезива, переходник, жестко зафиксированный в просвете отверстия повязки и выполненный в виде полого трубопровода цилиндрической формы, по меньшей мере часть которого гофрированная, и накопительную емкость, имеющую клапан звукового сигнала, соединенную с переходником. При этом повязка армирована металлической полосой по ее периметру, а в ее верхнюю часть интегрированы элементы крепления повязки к телу пациента. Накопительная емкость имеет вход и выходы для осуществления подключения к устройству для сбора и сохранения крови. Элементы крепления выполнены в виде резиновых лямок. Слой адгезива выполнен в виде клеевой основы повязки. Заявленная полезная модель обладает надежной конструкцией, позволяющей эффективно диагностировать пневмоторакс независимо от положения тела, дыхания, кашля и движений пациента и одновременно производить лечение. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 193 743 U1 (51) МПК A61M 1/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61M 1/04 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019129309, 17.09.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Тозка Диагностикс" (ООО "Тозка Диагностикс") (RU) Дата регистрации: 13.11.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 13.11.2019 Бюл. № 32 1 9 3 7 4 3 R U (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ ОТКРЫТОГО ПНЕВМОТОРАКСА (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к устройству для полосой по ее периметру, а в ее верхнюю часть оперативной помощи при пневмотораксе в интегрированы элементы крепления повязки к полевых условиях и включает повязку со телу пациента. Накопительная емкость имеет вход сквозным центральным отверстием, верхняя часть и выходы для осуществления ...

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25-08-2021 дата публикации

Блок регистрации и передачи данных для системы мониторинга сна человека

Номер: RU0000206144U1
Автор: Денис Адамович ШРЕЙБЕР, Дмитрий Сергеевич Медведев, Евгений Анатольевич Ерин
Принадлежит: Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "СЛИПО" (ООО "СЛИПО")

Полезная модель относится к электронной технике и специализированным устройствам вычислительной техники и может быть использована для создания устройств, обеспечивающих контроль параметров, характеризующих сон человека. Технический результат, достигаемый при реализации данной полезной модели, заключается в расширении функциональных возможностей обработки выходных сигналов чувствительных датчиков за счет обеспечения мониторинга широкого спектра параметров в течение сна человека, таких как частота дыхания, сердцебиения, фаз сна и положения человека во сне и др. при повышении точности их измерений и достижения компактности предлагаемого блока. Технический результат достигается за счет того, что блок регистрации и передачи данных для системы мониторинга сна человека содержит корпус, выполненный в виде пластмассовой литой формы, внутри которого расположен центральный процессор (ЦП), аналого-цифровой преобразователь, блок для взаимодействия с пьезодатчиком, обеспечивающий дополнительное усиление и фильтрацию сигнала, модуль с аккумуляторной батареей, радиомодем и модуль энергонезависимой памяти, при этом дополнительно содержит блок для взаимодействия с датчиком изгиба. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 206 144 U1 (51) МПК A61B 5/11 (2006.01) A61B 5/0245 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 5/0245 (2020.08); A61B 5/11 (2020.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020130528, 16.09.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "СЛИПО" (ООО "СЛИПО") (RU) 25.08.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 25.08.2021 Бюл. № 24 2 0 6 1 4 4 R U (54) Блок регистрации и передачи данных для системы мониторинга сна человека (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к электронной компактности предлагаемого блока. Технический технике и специализированным устройствам результат достигается за счет того, что блок вычислительной ...

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Номер записи: 5
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Method for Optimizing Spin Time In a Centrifuge Apparatus for Biologic Fluid

Номер: US20120015794A1
Автор: Brian M. Holmes, Briden Ray STANTON, Geert Van Waeg, Mary LANGLEY, Robert Langley
Принадлежит: Terumo BCT Inc

A method for controlling a centrifuge blood component separation system for separating components of a blood product, the separation system comprising a centrifuge and a separation bag and at least one transfer bag. The method comprises selecting a nominal hematocrit value such that an actual hematocrit value is expected to be less than said nominal hematocrit; centrifuging a separation bag containing a volume of composite liquid so as to cause the sedimentation of at least a first component and a second component; transferring some of the first component to a first transfer bag; detecting time of passage of a red blood cell interface at a pre-selected location in the separation bag; and adjusting a predicted processing time based on the time of passage of the red blood cell interface.

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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Reduced pressure therapy devices

Номер: US20120016325A1
Автор: Dean Hu, Kenton Fong, Moshe PINTO
Принадлежит: Leland Stanford Junior University

Described generally herein are tissue therapy devices, which may comprise a sealant layer and a suction apparatus. The sealant layer functions so as to create a sealed enclosure between it and the surface of a patient by forming, preferably, an airtight seal around an area of tissue that requires negative pressure therapy. The tissue therapy device may comprise a suction apparatus. The suction apparatus is typically in fluid communication with the sealant layer and functions so as to reduce the amount of pressure present underneath the sealant layer. The reduced pressure is self-created by the suction apparatus. Together the sealant layer and the suction apparatus preferably create a closed reduced pressure therapy system. Preferably, the pressure under the sealant layer is reduced by expanding the volume of the enclosure space and thereby decreasing the density of the air molecules under the sealant layer.

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Medical device and method for vascular access

Номер: US20120029525A1
Автор: J. Pedro FROMMER
Принадлежит: Individual

A medical device comprising a rod which includes an elongate rod body and a rod handle. The rod body is composed of a biocompatible semi-rigid material and is curved from between 75 to 105 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the rod body. The distal end of the rod body is beveled to a point so that it is capable of puncturing through human skin. The medical device also comprises a sheath which includes a hollow sheath body and a sheath handle. The sheath body is straight. The rod body is capable of being inserted into the sheath body and is able to slide along the sheath body's longitudinal axis.

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Номер записи: 8
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Methods and systems for anticoagulating blood

Номер: US20120053501A1
Автор: Richard I. Brown
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods and systems are provided for anticoagulating blood. Whole blood is drawn from a donor into a system at a draw flow rate. Anticoagulant from an anticoagulant source is pumped into the system at an anticoagulant flow rate to mix with the blood. The anticoagulated blood may be subsequently processed in any of a number of known ways, including separating it and removing at least a portion of one of the components of the blood. Thereafter, at least a portion of the remaining blood may be returned to the donor. The anticoagulant flow rate is independent of the draw flow rate and can be based on a number of factors, including the weight of the donor and the rate at which the donor can metabolize the anticoagulant.

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Номер записи: 9
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Diaphragm vacuum pump

Номер: US20120070323A1
Автор: Armin Felber, Beda Weber, Etienne Furrer, Roland Koch
Принадлежит: MEDELA HOLDING AG

A diaphragm vacuum pump has an electrically operated drive unit and a vacuum diaphragm, which separates a pump chamber into a drive-side part and a drive-remote part and which can be deflected by means of a movable part of the drive unit. The drive unit is an electromagnetic drive unit and the vacuum diaphragm is deflected in the direction of a linear movement generated electromagnetically in the drive unit. Preferably, a ventilation valve is also actuated the movable part. The vacuum pump is relatively small and compact and operates quietly. The vacuum pump is suitable in particular for “hands-free” applications of breastpumps.

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Номер записи: 10
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Devices and methods for treatment of damaged tissue

Номер: US20120078207A1
Автор: Dean Hu, Kenton Fong, Moshe PINTO
Принадлежит: Spiracur Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 11
05-04-2012 дата публикации

Controlled negative pressure apparatus and alarm mechanism

Номер: US20120083754A1
Автор: Dean Hu, Evan Anderson, Kenneth Wu, Thomas Yorkey, Tony Coxum
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods and devices for treatment of damaged tissue are disclosed, including treatment of wounds by employing non-electrically powered, reduced pressure therapy devices. The devices are capable of generating a substantially constant reduced pressure with low tolerance for pressure fluctuations. Also disclosed herein are reduced pressure therapy systems that comprise an alarm system to detect the depleted state of the suction device and provide an alert to the patient and/or practitioner.

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Номер записи: 12
12-04-2012 дата публикации

Seal Assembly For A Cannula

Номер: US20120089160A1
Автор: David A. Paulk, Julie K. Tripodi, Richard M. Lunn
Принадлежит: Smith and Nephew Inc

The present disclosure relates to a seal assembly for a cannula. The cannula includes a housing having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The seal assembly is located in the proximal portion of the housing and includes a first seal including a first tri-slit, a second seal disposed co-axially and proximal to the first seal and including a second tri-slit, and a third seal disposed co-axially to the first seal and the second seal and including a central opening. A cap is coupled to the proximal portion of the housing and adjacent the third seal and includes a plurality of suture retaining features, such as tabs, for management of sutures during surgery. Fluid leakage out of the cannula, during surgery, is substantially reduced due to the leakage being limited to a channel defined by the first tri-slit, the second tri-slit, and the central opening.

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Номер записи: 13
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Negative pressure wound treatment device, and methods

Номер: US20120095420A1
Автор: Douglas Duchon, Paul J. Anderson
Принадлежит: Wound Care Technologies Inc

A negative pressure (i.e., vacuum or suction) wound healing device and system incorporating the device. The device of the present disclosure is smaller, lighter, portable, and overall more manageable by both the user and the medical personnel than the conventional systems. The device could be readily worn by the user.

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Номер записи: 14
26-04-2012 дата публикации

Activatable devices containing a chemonucleolysis agent

Номер: US20120101577A1
Автор: Elaine Lee
Принадлежит: Kyphon SARL

Effective devices and methods using a chemonucleolysis agent are provided for treating an intervertebral disc or treating spinal arachnoiditis. The devices and methods comprise a chemonucleolysis agent to degrade or to shrink at least a portion of the intervertebral disc. In some embodiments, the methods and devices are configured to immediately release an effective amount of the chemonucleolysis agent within 24 hours when the device comes in contact directly or indirectly with an activator and provide sustained release of the chemonucleolysis agent over a period of up to one year to treat the intervertebral disc. In some embodiments, the chemonucleolysis agent in the device is administered in or near the intrathecal space and/or thecal sac to treat spinal arachnoiditis.

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Номер записи: 15
26-04-2012 дата публикации

Wearable Device Assembly Having Athletic Functionality

Номер: US20120101602A1
Автор: Aaron B. Weast, Bo Stefan Andren, Hector Moll-Carrillo, James A. Ishihara, James Molyneux, Kevin Lozeau, Matt Capozzi, Maximillian P. Burton, Stephen D. Berry
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A wearable device has a carrier having an aperture. A device has a USB connection and a protrusion wherein the protrusion is received in the aperture to connect the device to the carrier. The device is a USB type device having athletic functionality.

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Номер записи: 16
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Cassette system integrated apparatus

Номер: US20120106289A1
Автор: Brian Tracey, James D. Dale, Jason A. Demers, Kevin L. Grant, Michael J. Wilt
Принадлежит: Deka Products LP

A cassette integrated system. The cassette integrated system includes a mixing cassette, a balancing cassette, a middle cassette fluidly connected to the mixing cassette and the balancing cassette and at least one pod. The mixing cassette is fluidly connected to the middle cassette by at least one fluid line and the middle cassette is fluidly connected to the balancing cassette by at least one fluid line. The at least one pod is connected to at least two of the cassettes wherein the pod is located in an area between the cassettes.

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Номер записи: 17
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Fenestration system

Номер: US20120109111A1
Автор: Jiangming Li
Принадлежит: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

A fenestration system can be useful for draining cysts, abscesses, or other bodily cavities. A fenestration system can include: a drainage screwdriver; a drainage screw removably receivable onto the drainage screwdriver; and a drainage cap removably coupleable with the drainage screw when the drainage screw removed from the drainage screwdriver. The drainage screwdriver can receive the drainage screw so that the drainage screw can be screwed through tissue and/or cyst or abscess sac. The drainage screwdriver can then release the drainage screw so that it is inserted into the tissue, cyst, or abscess so as to be capable of drainage. A lumen in the drainage screw can function similarly to a drainage tube. The drainage cap can be applied to the drainage screw to close the lumen to inhibit other fluids or particles from entering into the tissue, cyst, or abscess via the lumen.

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Номер записи: 18
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Component preparation system

Номер: US20120111807A1
Автор: Beth H. Shaz, Christoper D. Hillyer
Принадлежит: New York Blood Center Inc

Disclosed herein are centrifuge-free self-contained systems for aseptically separating components of whole blood comprising at least one cassette for receiving whole blood; at least one red blood cell exclusion filter; at least one leukocyte reduction filters; at least one platelet exclusion filter; a plurality of product cassettes; and optionally a plurality of pumps and valves; and wherein the filters, pumps, valves, and cassettes are fluidly connected by tubing and the system does not include a centrifuge. Also disclosed are methods for obtaining blood components using the system.

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Номер записи: 19
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for separating and isolating components of a biological fluid

Номер: US20120122649A1
Автор: Brian K. Cinquini, John R. Chapman, Phillip D. Kingsley, Vijay Kumar
Принадлежит: Individual

A device for separating and isolating components of a biological fluid comprising a container for containing the fluid to be processed, a tube cap assembly for closing the container while providing filling and extraction communication therewith, a float assembly disposed within the container for funneling and controlling biological fluid flow into an inverted domed shaped isolation chamber within the float and controlling the biological fluid flow out of the isolation chamber for effecting an encapsulation or a sealed isolation of at least one component or fraction of the biological fluid flow within the isolation chamber during a centrifugation process. The device further comprising a flexible tube for connecting an extraction passageway disposed within the float assembly and an extraction valve of the tube cap assembly for allowing extraction of at least the one component or fraction encapsulated or isolated within the chamber.

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Номер записи: 20
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Cannula system

Номер: US20120123216A1
Автор: Alan Winfree, Robert Henry
Принадлежит: Individual

A cannula system is described. The cannula system may be formed of biocompatible materials that are suitable to be sterilized. Accordingly, the cannula system may be reusable for a relatively large number of surgical procedures assuming conventional sterilization techniques are employed after each surgical procedure. Additionally, the cannula system may be provided with an internal valve system disposed in a port portion thereof wherein the valve system may be operable to receive the trocar there through, as well as maintaining insufflation of the body cavity. Furthermore, the cannula system may be provided with a plurality of rib members formed on an external surface of the cannula shaft, wherein the rib members may engage the tissues adjacent the incision, thus maintaining the position of the cannula shaft and reducing and/or lessening relative movement of the cannula shaft.

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Номер записи: 21
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Blood processing filter

Номер: US20120160763A1
Автор: Morikazu Miura, Tomohisa Yokomizo
Принадлежит: Asahi Kasei Medical Co Ltd

A blood processing filter including a flexible container (having an inlet and an outlet and a sheet-like filter member that is assembled in the flexible container) has a seal part that seals the flexible container and the filter member to form an effective filtration portion of the filter member and a partition part that seals the flexible container and the filter member to partition the effective filtration portion into a plurality of areas. The seal part and the partition part cooperate with the filter member to divide inside of the flexible container into three or more internal spaces including an inlet space that communicates with the inlet, and an outlet space that communicates with the outlet, and also form, as a blood channel, a channel that passes through each of three or more of the internal spaces and also passes multiple times through the filter member.

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Номер записи: 22
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Blood processing filter and method for priming the filter

Номер: US20120160782A1
Автор: Morikazu Miura, Tomohisa Yokomizo
Принадлежит: Asahi Kasei Medical Co Ltd

This invention relates to a blood processing filter including a sheet-like filter element and a flexible container having an internal space divided by the filter element. The container includes first and second container-forming-parts. The first container-forming-part includes an interior filtration space-forming-part and an exterior surrounding space-forming-part that are separated by a first seal-part. The second container-forming-part includes an extension space-forming-part surrounded by the second seal-part and arranged opposite the filter element and the surrounding space-forming-part, without being divided by the first seal-part. A port of the first container-forming-part is provided in the filtration space-forming-part and communicates with an internal space on one side defined by the filter element. The port of the second container-forming-part is provided in the extension space-forming-part and communicates with an internal space on another side defined by the filter element, and protrudes further than an outer surface of the extension space-forming-part.

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Номер записи: 23
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Device and procedure for the manufacture of blood products

Номер: US20120171658A1
Автор: Gregor Bein, Holger Hackstein, Joachim Misterek
Принадлежит: Justus Liebig Universitaet Giessen

The present invention relates to a device and a procedure for the withdrawal, manufacture, storage and transportation of blood products in the widest sense, in particular a closed blood removal, processing and storages system, as well as a system suitable for the administration of medicinal products which are obtained from blood or blood products, and a corresponding procedure for the legally conformant and GMP-compliant preparation, manufacture, storage and transportation of blood products or blood components or blood constituents or blood preparations (within the meaning of the Medical Products Act AMG). The present invention in particular allows the manufacture, storage, transportation and administration of completely aliquoted autologous serum eye drops for direct application to the patient or other drugs manufactured from blood or blood products without the need for clean room laboratories.

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Номер записи: 24
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for separating and isolating components of a biological fluid

Номер: US20120193274A1
Автор: Brian K. Cinquini, John R. Chapman, Phillip D. Kingsley, Vijay Kumar
Принадлежит: Individual

A device for separating and isolating components of a biological fluid comprising a container for containing the fluid to be processed, a tube cap assembly for closing the container while providing filling and extraction communication therewith, a float assembly disposed within the container for funneling and controlling biological fluid flow into an inverted domed shaped isolation chamber within the float and controlling the biological fluid flow out of the isolation chamber for effecting an encapsulation or a sealed isolation of at least one component or fraction of the biological fluid flow within the isolation chamber during a centrifugation process. The device further comprising a flexible tube for connecting an extraction passageway disposed within the float assembly and an extraction valve of the tube cap assembly for allowing extraction of at least the one component or fraction encapsulated or isolated within the chamber.

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Номер записи: 25
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Medical device for applying catheters, particularly for thoracentesis procedures

Номер: US20120209203A1
Автор: Andrea Gibertoni, Lucio Gibertoni
Принадлежит: Individual

A medical device for applying catheters, particularly for thoracentesis procedures, comprising a hollow supporting element which can be gripped ergonomically and accommodates a selector which is adapted to connect at least three openings defined in the supporting element, the first opening being functionally associated with a cannula adapted to be inserted in the body of a patient, the second opening and the third opening being able to be functionally associated respectively with two closure elements or with at least one of a syringe and a collection bag, a sharp-tipped needle being slidingly insertable in the cannula and having such a length as to pass through at least all of the cannula and protrude from it, the device further comprising a fourth opening defined in the supporting element on the side opposite the first opening for extraction or insertion of the sharp-tipped needle respectively from and into the cannula.

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Номер записи: 26
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Touch-sensitive display apparatus capable of measuring pulse rate and method thereof

Номер: US20120226175A1
Автор: Qiang You, Shih-Fang Wong, Tsung-Jen Chuang, Yin-Zhan Wang
Принадлежит: Futaihua Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

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.

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Номер записи: 27
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Plasma Filter With Laminated Prefilter

Номер: US20120228207A1
Автор: Jean Marie Mathias, Yves Poubeau
Принадлежит: Individual

A plasma filter is provided for separating aggregates and targeted blood cell species from plasma comprising a filter housing with an inlet and an outlet and an internal flow path between the inlet and outlet. A filter media is disposed in the flowpath between the inlet and the outlet for filtering plasma that passes therethrough. The filter media comprises a filter configured to substantially remove targeted blood cell types from the plasma and a prefilter upstream of the filter, the prefilter having at least one reinforcement layer.

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Номер записи: 28
01-11-2012 дата публикации

Device and method for expressing human breast milk

Номер: US20120277728A1
Автор: Andre Schlienger, Armin Felber, Beda Weber, Brian H. Silver, Daniela WÄCKERLIN, Etienne Furrer
Принадлежит: MEDELA HOLDING AG

A device for expressing human breast milk has a breast shield for bearing against a mother's breast, a vacuum pump for generating a vacuum, a line which connects the vacuum pump to the breast shield and is intended for transmitting the vacuum generated to the breast shield, and a chamber. The line ends on the pump side in a first port of the chamber. The chamber has a second port for connection to a milk collecting container. The two ports in the chamber are connected to each other in terms of fluid communication. During the expressing operation, the line forms a milk line for transporting breast milk expressed in the breast shield to the chamber and from the chamber to the milk collecting container. The pump can be designed to be quiet and small.

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Номер записи: 29
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Intravenous Catheter Introducer with Needle Retraction Controlled by Catheter Hub Seal

Номер: US20120323181A1
Автор: Ni Zhu, Thomas J. Shaw
Принадлежит: Individual

A passive intravenous (“IV”) catheter introducer having a spring-biased needle retraction system that is triggered when the needle is manually withdrawn through a catheter hub seal. The catheter hub seal constricts to block the rearward flow of bodily fluid and wipe potentially infectious fluids off the outer surface of the needle as the needle is manually withdrawn through the catheter sheath and seal following insertion of the catheter into a patient's vein. No additional steps are needed to activate the needle retraction mechanism beyond manual removal of the needle from the catheter hub seal.

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Номер записи: 30
10-01-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for vacuum-assisted regeneration of damaged tissue

Номер: US20130012846A1
Автор: William K. Wheeler
Принадлежит: Raptor Ridge LLC

A system and method for regenerating damaged or necrosed tissue. Negative or vacuum pressure is applied to a surface of the damaged tissue to stimulate the revascularization of the area and/or increased blood flow to the area, which encourages the regeneration of the damaged tissue. A negative pressure device is provided that is capable of providing a sequenced vacuum treatment regimen to damaged tissue.

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Номер записи: 31
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Cassette system integrated apparatus

Номер: US20130022483A1
Автор: Brian Tracey, James D. Dale, Jason A. Demers, Kevin L. Grant, Michael J. Wilt
Принадлежит: Deka Products LP

A cassette integrated system. The cassette integrated system includes a mixing cassette, a balancing cassette, a middle cassette fluidly connected to the mixing cassette and the balancing cassette and at least one pod. The mixing cassette is fluidly connected to the middle cassette by at least one fluid line and the middle cassette is fluidly connected to the balancing cassette by at least one fluid line. The at least one pod is connected to at least two of the cassettes wherein the pod is located in an area between the cassettes.

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Номер записи: 32
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Medical functional device, treatment apparatus and method

Номер: US20130025692A1
Автор: Alexander Heide, Arne PETERS, Christoph WIKTOR, Juergen Klewinghaus, Robin Partenfelder
Принадлежит: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

A medical functional device includes at least one first fluid system for receiving at least one medical fluid, at least one first conveying device for conveying the medical fluid, at least one second fluid system for receiving at least one operating fluid, and at least one second conveying device for operating the at least first conveying device, in which the first conveying device is arranged such as to be actuated by means of the operating fluid. A treatment apparatus and a method are also described.

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Номер записи: 33
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Kit for low profile thoracic wound seal with laterally-directed discharge

Номер: US20130030342A1
Автор: Kim Jacobsen, Steven J. Brinkman, William Scheremet
Принадлежит: FastTrack Medical Solutions LLC

Apparatus and associated methods for a wound valve assembly provide an annular space extending radially around a central portion of a valve, which valve acts to substantially relieve pressure build up in a thoracic cavity when applied to a thoracic wound. In an illustrative example, the valve assembly may form an annular space that extends radially in all directions around a check valve. In some examples, gasses and exudates may flow substantially radially and/or parallel to the patient's local body. Various embodiments may advantageously provide open fluid communication for the gasses and exudates escaping from the wound when the valve assembly is partially covered (e.g., body armor, clothing, blankets), or when the patient may be lying down on the side of the body with the wound, for example.

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Номер записи: 34
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Electrical pump for breast milk

Номер: US20130053764A1
Автор: Reinhold Jaeger-Waldau
Принадлежит: MAPA GmbH

An electrical pump for breast milk, having an electric motor, a pump, at least one suction cup, a suction line connecting the suction cup to the pump, an outlet for breast milk connected to the suction cup, a venting line connected to the suction cup, an electrically activated venting valve in the venting line, an electronic control system which adjusts the speed of the electric motor and the electrically activated venting valve to switch the electric motor on and off to allow the electric motor to run at a desired speed and to operate the electric motor continuously and/or in cycles, in which the electric motor is alternately switched on and off, and the electronic control system opens the venting valve when the electric motor is switched off, and closes the venting valve when the electric motor is switched on.

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Номер записи: 35
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Cassette and system component insertable into a centrifuge in cooperation with the cassette

Номер: US20130072368A1
Автор: Klaus-Günter EBERLE, Roland Biset, Wilfried Mertens
Принадлежит: Andreas Hettich GmbH and Co KG

The invention pertains to a cassette ( 2 ) comprising a product conveying path ( 1, 1 a, 1 b ) and a shut-off device ( 19 a, 19 b ) integrated into the cassette for interrupting a product flow. The shut-off device is arranged at a rim of the cassette such that the shut-off device ( 19 a, 19 b ) can be directly operated manually and/or mechanically. The product-conveying path ( 1, 1 a, 1 b ) leads through the shut-off device ( 19 a, 19 b ). The cassette consists of a lower part ( 5 ) and an upper part ( 7 ) which are connectable to each other by connecting means ( 9, 11, 13, 15 ).

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Номер записи: 36
21-03-2013 дата публикации

BREAST PUMP

Номер: US20130072866A1
Автор: Hegen Marnix
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

When milk is expressed using a breast pump, milk residue is left on a surface of a breast pump funnel (). The present invention relates to a breast pump with a vibrating means () which is configured to induce the breast pump to vibrate to promote the flow of residual milk on a surface of the funnel () to flow to a milk collecting vessel (). The invention also relates to a method of collecting milk residue on a surface of a funnel for a breast pump by vibrating the breast pump after milk has been expressed from a user's breast. 1. A breast pump comprising a main body , a funnel , a vacuum pump unit to generate a vacuum and a vibrating means , wherein the vibrating means is configured to induce the main body and funnel to vibrate to promote the flow of residual milk on a surface of the funnel to flow to a milk collecting vessel , characterized in that the vibrating means is configured to vibrate following operation of the vacuum pump unit to express milk.2. A breast pump according to claim 1 , further comprising a fluid passageway in the main body extending between the funnel and a milk collecting vessel claim 1 , wherein the vibrating mean is configured to vibrate the main body to promote the flow of residual milk in the fluid passageway to flow to a milk collecting vessel.3. A breast pump according to wherein the vibrating means comprises first and second friction elements claim 1 , the first friction element being configured to slide against the second friction element to induce the main body and funnel to vibrate.4. A breast pump according to claim 3 , wherein the first friction element is a collar circumferentially extending around the main body or funnel.5. A breast pump according to claim 1 , wherein the vibrating means comprises an electrically driven vibrating element.6. A breast pump according to claim 5 , wherein the electrically driven vibrating element is an unbalanced electric motor.7. A breast pump according to claim 5 , wherein the vacuum pump unit ...

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Номер записи: 37
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Methods and devices to accelerate wound healing in thoracic anastomosis applications

Номер: US20130072910A1
Автор: Don Tanaka
Принадлежит: Portaero Inc

A minimally invasive lung reduction device which overcomes the disadvantages associated with treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by utilizing the phenomenon of collateral ventilation to increase the expiratory flow from a diseased lung. The device also provides a means for assisting in or facilitating pulmonary decompression to compress the diseased area or area of the lung or lungs to a smaller volume.

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Номер записи: 38
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Optical touch device and portable electronic device with heart rate measuring function and method for increasing accuracy of heart rate measurement

Номер: US20130100081A1
Автор: Hsin-Chia Chen, Ming-Tsan Kao, Ren-Hau Gu, Sen-Huang Huang, Yu-Hao Huang
Принадлежит: PixArt Imaging Inc

Method for increasing accuracy of heart rate measuring includes sensing a finger of a user for generating sensed images of the finger, obtaining displacement information of the finger according to the sensed images, then using the motion information to compensate the sensed images of the finger, and finally using brightness variation of the compensated sensed images of the finger to measure heart rate of the user.

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Номер записи: 39
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Buoy Suspension Fractionation System

Номер: US20130102452A1
Автор: Jacy C. Hoeppner, Michael D. Leach, Randel Dorian
Принадлежит: Biomet Biologics LLC, Hanuman LLC

A separator that uses centrifugation to fractionate a suspension such as blood comprises a separation container and a buoy. The buoy is carried in the separation container and has a tuned density that is configured to reach an equilibrium position in a suspension. The guide surface is carried on the buoy upper surface and is inclined to an accumulation position near a buoy perimeter. The buoy suspension fractionation system can be used in a method of isolating a fraction from a suspension, and in a method for re-suspending particulates for withdrawal.

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Номер записи: 40
25-04-2013 дата публикации

BREAST PUMP AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20130102958A1
Автор: Britto James J.
Принадлежит: TOMY INTERNATIONAL, INC.

A breast pump convertible between a single breast pump mode and a double breast pump mode. The breast pump includes a pump and a conduit assembly coupled to the pump and at least one breast shield. The breast pump is operable to convert between the single breast pump mode and the double breast pump mode while maintaining substantially the same vacuum level applied to one of the breasts. 1. A breast pump comprising:a pump; and a first connector having a first port, a second port, and a third port, the first port in fluid communication with the pump and the second port,', 'a second connector having a fourth port, a fifth port, a sixth port, a seventh port, and an eighth port,', 'the fifth port in fluid communication with the second port, the sixth port, and the seventh port,', 'the fourth port in fluid communication with the third port and the eighth port, and', 'the sixth port in fluid communication with the seventh port and the breast shield., 'a conduit assembly in fluid communication with the pump and a breast shield, the conduit assembly including'}2. The breast pump of further comprising a second pump in fluid communication with the conduit assembly.3. The breast pump of further comprising a motor coupled to the first pump and the second pump and configured to control activation of the first pump and the second pump.4. The breast pump of further comprising a third connector having a first port in communication with the first pump claim 2 , a second port in communication with the second pump claim 2 , and a third port in communication with the conduit assembly.5. The breast pump of further comprising a solenoid valve in fluid communication with the pump and the conduit assembly claim 1 , the solenoid valve configured to control the fluid flow between the pump and the conduit assembly.6. The breast pump of further comprising a user interface configured to control an amount of vacuum generated by the pump.7. The breast pump of wherein the conduit assembly further ...

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Номер записи: 41
25-04-2013 дата публикации

ENDOVASCULAR DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EXPLOITING INTRAMURAL SPACE

Номер: US20130103070A1
Автор: Atkinson Robert E., Kugler Chad J., Olson Matthew J.
Принадлежит:

Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes inserting an intramural crossing device into the vascular lumen, positioning at least the distal tip of the crossing device in the vascular wall, advancing an orienting device over the crossing device such that an orienting element of the orienting device resides in the vascular wall, inserting a re-entry device, and re-entering the true vascular lumen. 149-. (canceled)50. A method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein , the method comprising:inserting a guidewire or crossing device into the vascular lumen;positioning a distal portion of the guidewire or crossing device in the vascular wall;advancing an intravascular device over the guidewire or crossing device, the intravascular device defining a tubular body and a lumen, and having a distal portion including a side port and lateral projections, wherein each of the lateral projections includes a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration, wherein the lateral projections are completely external the lumen in both the delivery and the deployed configurations;positioning the distal portion of the intravascular device in the vascular wall;directing the lateral projections laterally within the vascular wall such that the lateral projections are in the deployed configuration;causing the intravascular device to assume an arbitrary one of two possible orientations relative to the vascular lumen, the two possible orientations comprising a first orientation in which the side port is directed toward the vascular lumen and a second orientation in which the side port is directed about 180 degrees away from the vascular lumen;advancing a distal end of a reentry device through the side port and determining which ...

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Номер записи: 42
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Bag attachment device for breastpump

Номер: US20130110037A1
Автор: Craig Simdon
Принадлежит: MEDELA HOLDING AG

An attachment arrangement is disclosed for attaching a milk collecting bag to a breastpump assembly. In one form this includes an adaptor having mounting ears upon which portions of a bag with apertures therein are hung to suspend the bag in place below the breastpump assembly.

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Номер записи: 43
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Devices and Methods for Processing a Biomaterial in a Closed System

Номер: US20130110084A1
Автор: Kimberly Ann Siems, Krasimira Lambeva Aleksandrova, Lubomir Arseniev, Sonya Olabisi Amelia Meheux Sherwood
Принадлежит: Cytonet LLC

Disclosed herein are methods and devices for processing a biomaterial in a closed system and administering the processed biomaterial to a subject.

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Номер записи: 44
16-05-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING COUPLINGS BETWEEN TWO SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Номер: US20130123687A1
Автор: Koch Urs, Vischer Peter, Wackerlin Daniela
Принадлежит: MEDELA HOLDING AG

In an apparatus for recognizing couplings between a first and a second component of a system, one of the two components is provided with an identification unit. A checking unit is operatively connected to the second component. The identification unit contains an item of information relating to the first component. The checking unit is designed for recognizing and processing this item of information. The checking unit moreover is designed such that, as a function of a result of the processing of the item of information, it allows or prevents coupling between the first and the second component. This apparatus enables a combined use of system components only in the case of an admissible coupling thereof. 1. An apparatus for recognizing couplings between a first component and a second component of a system , wherein one of the two components is provided with an identification unit and wherein a checking unit is operatively connected to the second component , wherein the identification unit contains an item of information relating to the first component , and wherein the checking unit is designed for recognizing and processing the item of information , wherein the checking unit moreover is designed such that , as a function of a result of the processing of the item of information , the checking unit allows or prevents an interconnection between the first and the second component.2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second component is a breastpump for expressing human breastmilk or a drainage pump for draining bodily fluids.3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first component is an accessory of the second component.4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the first component is a breast shield of a breastpump for expressing human breastmilk or suction tubing or service tubing or a wound insert or a fluid collection container or a catheter.5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first component has a first coupling ...

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Номер записи: 45
16-05-2013 дата публикации

BREAST PUMP

Номер: US20130123688A1
Автор: Bosman Franciscus Jozef, Mulder Bernardo Arnoldus
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

In a breast pump, milk expressed from a user's nipple may be drawn into the pumping mechanism used to create a vacuum. This can lead to unhygienic situations because pumping mechanisms are difficult or impossible to clean by a user. The present invention relates to a breast pump comprising first and second pressure chambers () and an actuator () disposed to fluidly divide the two chambers (). The actuator () is movable to generate an inverse pressure differential in the second chamber () when a pressure differential is generated in the first pressure chamber (), or a pressure differential is released from the first pressure chamber (). Furthermore, the actuator () comprises a first piston element () and a second piston element (), and wherein the first pressure chamber () is disposed between the first piston element () and the second piston element (). 1. A breast pump comprising a first pressure chamber , a second pressure chamber and an actuator disposed to fluidly divide the two chambers , wherein the actuator is movable to generate an inverse pressure differential in the second chamber when a pressure differential is generated in the first pressure chamber , or a pressure differential is released from the first pressure chamber , wherein the actuator comprises a first piston element and a second piston element , and wherein the first pressure chamber is disposed between the first piston element and the second piston element.2. A breast pump according to claim 1 , further comprising a breast receiving funnel claim 1 , wherein the second pressure chamber includes a breast receiving recess defined by the funnel.3. A breast pump according to claim 1 , further comprising a compartment claim 1 , wherein the actuator is slidably disposed in the compartment.4. A breast pump according to claim 3 , wherein the first and second piston elements each comprise a seal extending from an outer rim of each piston element to an inner surface of the compartment to form a fluid seal ...

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Номер записи: 46
16-05-2013 дата публикации

PISTON PUMP WITH VARIABLE BUFFER

Номер: US20130123689A1
Автор: Bax Pieter, Bosman Franciscus Jozef, Mulder Bernardo Arnoldus, TACK Johannes Willem, Van De Veen Egbert
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

The invention comprises a breast pump apparatus comprising a vacuum pump and a variable-volume buffer volume coupled together in fluid communication. The apparatus also includes a breast-receiving portion coupled to the vacuum pump and the buffer volume such that the vacuum pump is operable to generate negative pressure at the breast-receiving portion to stimulate milk expression, and the negative pressure generated at the breast-receiving portion can be controlled by controlling the buffer volume. 1. A breast pump apparatus comprising:a vacuum pump operable to generate at least a negative pressure in a closed volume;a breast-receiving portion configured to receive a woman's breast from which milk is to be expressed; anda buffer volume;wherein the buffer volume is coupled to the vacuum pump and to the breast-receiving portion such that, in use, the vacuum pump is operable to generate at least a negative pressure in the buffer volume and at the breast-receiving portion; andwherein the buffer volume is variable such that, in use, the pressure depth at the breast-receiving portion generated by the vacuum pump, i.e. the amplitude of the negative pressure generated at the breast-receiving portion, can be controlled by controlling the buffer volume.2. A breast pump apparatus according to wherein the buffer volume comprises a variable-volume chamber.3. A breast pump apparatus according to wherein the variable volume chamber comprises a piston housing and a piston within the piston housing claim 2 , and wherein the volume of the buffer volume can be varied by moving the piston with the piston housing.4. A breast pump apparatus according to wherein the pump is configured to generate a substantially constant negative pressure and the piston is configured to reciprocate within the piston housing to cyclically vary the pressure at the breast receiving portion.5. A breast pump apparatus according to wherein the variable volume chamber comprises a housing having a moveable wall ...

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Номер записи: 47
16-05-2013 дата публикации

ACCESS DEVICE

Номер: US20130123704A1
Автор: Bierman Steven F., Pluth Richard A.
Принадлежит: ACCESS SCIENTIFIC, INC.

An access device places a medical article within a body space of a patient. The device has a needle that includes an elongated body and a needle hub. The device further includes a dilator and a medical article. A track can extend in a proximal direction from the dilator. The needle hub can slide along at least a portion of the track between a first position and a second position. The device can further include a locking mechanism operably disposed between the track and the needle hub so as to inhibit further axial movement of the needle in the proximal direction when the needle hub is in the second position. The device can further include a guidewire that can bend such that the guidewire can both pass through the needle hub at one end and attach to the needle hub at another end. 1a needle having an elongated needle body with a distal end and a hub, the hub comprising a distal opening from which the needle body extends; anda guidewire having first and second ends, the guidewire extending at least partially into the needle hub at a first end and terminating at a cap at the second end,wherein the needle hub and the cap each have cooperating structure that engage together such that the cap can releasably attach to the needle hub in at least two distinct positions.. An access device for placing a medical article within a body space, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/922,373, filed Sep. 13, 2010, which claims the benefit of International Application No. PCT/US09/37198, filed Mar. 13, 2009, which was published in English and designated the United States of America, and which further is related to and claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. Nos. 61/036,900 (filed Mar. 14, 2008) and 61/107,972 (filed Oct. 23, 2008), all of which are each hereby expressly incorporated by reference in their entirety.1. FieldThis invention is generally directed to access devices for introducing ...

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Номер записи: 48
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Clamp and blood bag system

Номер: US20130123740A1
Автор: Makoto Hirabuki
Принадлежит: Terumo Corp

A clamp for a blood bag system includes a protrusion section which presses a tube, a locking section having a first engagement section and a second engagement section that form therebetween an engagement groove in which the protrusion section is positioned and by which engagement can be made, a first engagement release section which releases an engaged state between the first engagement section and the protrusion section; and a second engagement release section which releases an engaged state between the second engagement section and the protrusion section.

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Номер записи: 49
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Cassette and system component insertable into a centrifuge in cooperation with the cassette

Номер: US20130130883A1
Автор: Klaus-Günter EBERLE, Roland Biset, Wilfried Mertens
Принадлежит: Andreas Hettich GmbH and Co KG

The invention pertains to a cassette ( 2 ) comprising a product conveying path ( 1, 1 a, 1 b ) and a positioning means ( 3 a, 3 b ) engageable with a counter-piece on a centrifuge having a rotor for separating blood components or on a system component ( 4 ) arranged in a centrifuge. The positioning is effected such that a section of the product conveying path ( 1, 1 a, 1 b ) is aligned with a section of the centrifuge or the system component arranged in the centrifuge. Furthermore, a tube connected with bags is accommodated in the product conveying path ( 1, 1 a, 1 b ).

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Номер записи: 50
23-05-2013 дата публикации

HIGHLY EFFICIENT BREASTPUMP AND SYSTEM FOR EXPRESSING BREASTMILK

Номер: US20130131588A1
Автор: Furrer Etienne, Levey Sam, Quackenbush Carr Lane, Silver Brian H., Wackerlin Daniela, Weber Beda
Принадлежит: MEDELA HOLDING AG

The present invention provides a breastshield for use in a breastpumping system for expressing milk, the breastshield being of such a construction that substantially limits the amount of air between the breast/nipple and the breastshield surrounding the breast/nipple, and most preferably virtually eliminates any air at least in the area of the breast and nipple. In some embodiments, any air in the breastpumping system is substantially eliminated. With the amount of air limited, the mechanism used for generating the pressure difference in the breastshield (e.g., vacuum or negative pressure), such as a diaphragm pump, does not need to do as much work. Less energy is required for the expression of milk, and thus the size of pump used can be decreased, thereby reducing the overall cost of the device. 1. An improved system for expressing breastmilk from a mother's breast wherein movement of expressed milk is not dependent on gravity-feed.2. An improved system for expressing breastmilk from a mother's breast , the system including a breastshield assembly and a container into which the expressed breastmilk is collected , wherein the flow of breastmilk in the breastshield assembly is not effected by gravity.3. A breastpump comprising:a breastshield;a plenum formed within said breastshield at a place surrounding at least a portion of the nipple when placed within said breastshield, said plenum further comprising at least one expansible chamber; anda one-way valve for fluid to pass from within said plenum, said plenum being arranged to fill with milk under a pumping action, said milk thereby becoming the operating fluid working upon the nipple to further express milk.4. A system for expressing breastmilk from a mother's breast , the system including a breastshield and a container into which the expressed breastmilk is collected , wherein the flow of breastmilk is not accomplished by gravity.5. A breastpump assembly comprising:a breastshield part within which at least the ...

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Номер записи: 51
30-05-2013 дата публикации

NON-INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE MEASURING APPARATUS AND MEASURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130138001A1
Автор: WU Xiaoguang
Принадлежит: SHENZHEN RAYCOME HEALTH TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

A non-invasive blood pressure measuring apparatus includes a host provided with a microprocessor coupled with an air pressure sensor. A pressurized cuff is an inflatable cuff with a gas tube connected with the air pressure sensor, and fastened to a body portion where user's artery blood flow can be blocked completely after air inflation. A pulse wave detector is fixed at a downstream position of the pressurized cuff according to the artery blood flow direction. The microprocessor performs a real-time process to several pulse wave amplitudes detected by the pulse wave detector during the course of slow increase from zero and the corresponding pressures of the pressurized cuff to determine a systolic pressure; and the microprocessor performs a real-time process to several pulse delay periods which are the delay periods between the pulse waves and the corresponding pressure AC signals during the course of variable delay periods to relatively constant delay periods and the corresponding pressures of the pressurized cuff to determine a diastolic pressure. 1. A non-invasive blood pressure measuring apparatus , comprising:a host having a microprocessor coupled to an air pressure sensor;a pressurized cuff coupled to the air pressure sensor, and being an inflatable cuff with a gas tube, wherein the pressurized cuff is fastened to a body portion where user's artery blood flow is blocked completely after air inflation;a pulse wave detector connected with the host, wherein the pulse wave detector is fixed at a downstream position of the pressurized cuff according to the artery blood flow direction, and the pulse wave detector is used to detect changes of the pulse wave and senses in real-time changes in the blood flow pulse generated by the pressure variation of the pressurized cuff;wherein the microprocessor processes in real-time a plurality of pulse wave amplitudes detected by the pulse wave detector during the course of slow increase from zero and the corresponding pressure ...

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Номер записи: 52
30-05-2013 дата публикации

INTRODUCER SHEATH AND METHODS OF MAKING

Номер: US20130138043A1
Автор: Voss Laveille Kao
Принадлежит: ABBOTT VASCULAR INC.

An introducer sheath and methods of making the introducer sheath are described. The introducer sheath may include a hub portion and a tubular portion. The hub portion may include a substantially non-planar valve portion in a relaxed state. The valve portion may include an aperture configured to receive a medical device. A hub portion may be formed using a forming device. An aperture may be formed through a distal surface of the valve portion. A valve portion may be formed in a cap defining a cavity sized to elastically receive a proximal end of the hub portion. 1. An introducer sheath , comprising:an elongate tubular portion having a longitudinal axis, the elongate tubular portion being elastically deformable about the longitudinal axis; anda hub portion, the hub portion having proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being substantially wider than the distal end and the distal end secured to the elongate tubular portion;a valved cover elastically secured over the proximal end of the hub portion, the valved cover defining a non-planar outer surface in a relaxed state, the outer surface defining an aperture configured to receive a medical device.2. The introducer sheath of claim 1 , wherein the hub portion and the elongate tubular portion are formed as a unitary member.3. The introducer sheath of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface is substantially concave in the relaxed state.4. The introducer sheath of claim 1 , wherein the aperture includes a sealing surface.5. The introducer sheath of claim 4 , wherein the sealing surface is not generally parallel about a longitudinal axis through the aperture in the relaxed state.6. The introducer sheath of claim 4 , wherein the sealing surface is configured to form a seal between the medical device and the hub in a deformed state.7. The introducer sheath of claim 1 , wherein the aperture is tapered.8. The introducer sheath of claim 7 , wherein the aperture has a diameter that increases with distance from the outer ...

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Номер записи: 53
20-06-2013 дата публикации

CATHETER AND NEEDLE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSERTING A CATHETER

Номер: US20130158506A1
Автор: Brown Henry J.H., Duis Ronald Dean, Farrell Nathan, Harris Adrienne Rose, White Elyse, White Steven B.
Принадлежит: Tangent Medical Technologies LLC

A system and method for inserting a catheter into a patient, the system comprising a frame including a catheter hub configured to provide a first anchoring point on a patient and receive a catheter insertable in the patient at an insertion site, a stabilization hub configured to provide a second anchoring point on the patient, and a flexible tubular lateral member, extending between the catheter hub and the stabilization hub; a fluidic channel configured to fluidically communicate with the catheter and transfer fluid to the catheter; a flush fluid source configured to couple to the fluidic channel and supply flush fluid to the catheter; a housing comprising a needle mount and a flash chamber; and needle having a distal end insertable through the frame and the catheter and a proximal end coupled to the needle mount, wherein the needle is configured to provide a fluid path to the flash chamber. 1. A system for inserting a catheter comprising:a frame comprising: a catheter hub configured to provide a first anchoring point on a patient and configured to receive a catheter insertable in the patient at an insertion site, a stabilization hub configured to provide a second anchoring point on the patient, and a flexible tubular lateral member defining a lumen, extending between the catheter hub and the stabilization hub;a fluidic channel configured to fluidically communicate with the catheter and transfer a fluid to the catheter;a housing comprising a needle mount and a flash chamber; anda needle having a distal end insertable through the frame and the catheter and a proximal end coupled to the needle mount, wherein the needle is configured to provide a fluid path to the flash chamber.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the frame further comprises a second lateral member extending between the catheter hub and the stabilization hub.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the frame is configured to form an ellipsoid perimeter about the insertion site.4. The system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 54
04-07-2013 дата публикации

NEURAL INJECTION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20130172854A1
Автор: Racz N. Sandor
Принадлежит: Custom Medical Applications

A novel neural injection system and related methods are herein disclosed. Various embodiments of an embodiment of a neural injection system of the present invention provide for at least one benefit of enhanced injection characteristics, increased operational efficiency, reduced cost per unit, reduced incidence of injury through intraneural/intravascular injection, reduced incidence of injury through pricking/piercing, and/or the like. 1. A method for administering a medicament to a patient comprising the steps of:locating a site for injection;inserting at least a portion of a neural injection system comprising an at least partially hollow cannula being defined by a first inside diameter, a first outside diameter, and a first length, and a side port located coaxially along the cannula for fluid communication from inside said at least partially hollow cannula to outside said at least partially hollow cannula, wherein said cannula has a rounded open blunt distal end; a stylet, wherein the stylet is capable of being releasably locked in a first position within said cannula; and, an introducer being defined by a second inside diameter, a second outside diameter, and a second length, wherein the introducer is used for access across a tissue of a patient that cannot be punctured by the rounded open blunt distal end during a normal insertion procedure; andinjecting the medicament into the patient.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein injecting the medicament into the patient comprises causing a therapeutic amount of the medicament to ooze multidirectionally from a distal portion of the neural injection system into tissue of the patient.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising preparing a patient for administering a medicament.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein preparing a patient for administration of a medicament comprises placing the patient's head in a neutral position.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising stimulating a tissue about the site.6. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 55
11-07-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE, METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR ESTIMATING BIORHYTHM

Номер: US20130178720A1
Автор: Sano Akane, SAZUKA Naoya
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

Provided is a biorhythm estimation device including a reference rhythm curve storage unit configured to store a reference rhythm curve that is created as a biorhythm curve representing a property of intra-day fluctuation of an indicator value of biological information based on experimental subject samples, a biological information measurement unit configured to noninvasively measure the biological information of an experimental subject, an indicator value calculation unit configured to calculate the indicator value from a measurement value of the biological information, an experimental-subject rhythm curve creation unit configured to fit the reference rhythm curve to the indicator value of the experimental subject to create an experimental-subject rhythm curve whose target is the experimental subject, an experimental-subject rhythm curve storage unit configured to store the experimental-subject rhythm curve, and a biorhythm estimation unit configured to apply the indicator value to the experimental-subject rhythm curve to estimate biorhythm of the experimental subject. 1. A biorhythm estimation device comprising:a reference rhythm curve storage unit configured to store a reference rhythm curve based on a plurality of experimental subject samples, the reference rhythm curve being created as a biorhythm curve representing a property of intra-day fluctuation of an indicator value of biological information;a biological information measurement unit configured to noninvasively measure the biological information of an experimental subject;an indicator value calculation unit configured to calculate the indicator value from a measurement value of the biological information;an experimental-subject rhythm curve creation unit configured to fit the reference rhythm curve to the indicator value calculated from the measurement value obtained by noninvasively measuring the biological information of the experimental subject to create an experimental-subject rhythm curve whose target ...

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Номер записи: 56
18-07-2013 дата публикации

COMPRESSION SLEEVE AUGMENTING CALF MUSCLE PUMP

Номер: US20130184622A1
Автор: Farrow Wade P.
Принадлежит:

A method of selecting and using a compression garment is disclosed. The method may include selecting a garment comprising a compression sleeve including a proximal end and a distal end. The compression sleeve may comprise material having one of short-stretch function and inelastic function. The method may include donning the garment by inserting a limb of an animal or human through an opening in the proximal end and positioning the compression sleeve such that the material extends over at least a portion of a muscle mass of the limb. When the muscle mass is activated, the compression sleeve may augment the venous muscle return produced by the muscle mass. 1. A method comprising: a compression sleeve including a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having an opening, and', 'the compression sleeve comprising material having one of short-stretch function and inelastic function;, 'selecting a garment comprising'}donning the garment by inserting a limb of an animal or human through the opening and positioning the compression sleeve such that the material extends over at least a portion of a muscle mass of the limb; andaugmenting, by the compression sleeve, the venous muscle return of the limb.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the limb comprises a leg of a human and the muscle mass comprises the calf muscle of the leg.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the compression sleeve comprises a first portion and a second portion claim 2 , the material forming the second portion.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the donning comprises inserting a leg of a human user through the opening and positioning the compression sleeve such that the first portion is distal to the second portion and the second portion extends over at least a portion of the calf muscle of the leg.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the donning comprises positioning the garment such that the garment extends from a distal extreme above an ankle of the leg to a proximal extreme below a knee of the leg.6 ...

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Номер записи: 57
25-07-2013 дата публикации

High Voltage Bushing Assembly

Номер: US20130186683A1
Автор: James Jun Xu, LIN Zhang, Rolando Luis Martinez, Venkata Subramanya Sarma Devarakonda
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A high voltage bushing assembly includes an insulating sleeve which is made of high strength alumina porcelain to surround a conductor, a flange located on an outside surface of the insulating sleeve, and a band of semiconductive glaze located on the outer surface of the insulating sleeve spaced apart from an end of the insulating sleeve.

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Номер записи: 58
25-07-2013 дата публикации

FUNNEL FOR A BREAST PUMP

Номер: US20130190686A1
Автор: Cook Graham Trevor, Darnell Ian Philip, Douglas Mark Robert Gabriel
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

The present invention relates to a funnel for a breast pump. Milk expressed from a user's nipple is known to pool at a user's breast. The funnel for a breast pump according to the present invention comprises a breast receiving portion () and a nipple receiving chamber () to receive a user's nipple. The nipple receiving chamber () is defined by an inner surface () of an outer wall (), wherein the inner surface () of the outer wall () extends from the breast receiving portion (), and a lower section () of the inner surface () diverges away from an opposing upper section () of the inner surface () and a user's nipple received in the nipple receiving chamber. The present invention also relates to a breast pump comprising a funnel. 1. A breast pump comprising a funnel having a breast receiving portion and a nipple receiving chamber to receive a user's nipple , a fluid passageway extending from the nipple receiving chamber along which milk expressed from a user's nipple is able to flow , and a vacuum pump unit chamber for receiving a vacuum pump unit to generate a vacuum in the nipple receiving chamber , the nipple receiving chamber being defined by an inner surface of an outer walk , wherein the inner surface of the outer wall extends from the breast receiving portion , and a lower section of the inner surface diverges away from an opposing upper section of the inner surface and characterised in that the vacuum pump unit chamber is formed in the fluid passageway.2. A breast pump according to claim 1 , wherein the breast receiving portion has a longitudinal axis and the lower section of the inner surface diverges away from the longitudinal axis of the breast receiving portion.3. A breast pump according to claim 2 , wherein the upper section of the inner surface extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the breast receiving portion.4. A breast pump according to claim 2 , wherein the outer wall further comprises an end surface extending from the upper section of the ...

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Номер записи: 59
01-08-2013 дата публикации

CARDIAC SIGNAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CARDIAC SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20130197377A1
Автор: KISHI Takahiko, Suzuki Satoshi, TAKADA Jun-ichi, Yasue Tomoyoshi
Принадлежит:

A cardiac signal processing apparatus includes: a unit for acquiring, from a heartbeat sensor, cardiac signals relating to heartbeats of a subject; a low-pass filter for allowing passage of those cardiac signals having a first predetermined frequency or lower, among the cardiac signals; higher harmonic noise acquisition unit for acquiring harmonic signals of low-frequency noise by performing high frequency extrapolation on the signals output from the low-pass filter; a high-pass filter for allowing passage of those cardiac signals having a second predetermined frequency or higher, among the cardiac signals; and higher harmonic noise removal unit for removing the harmonic signals of low-frequency noise from the signals output from the high-pass filter. It is thus made possible to remove noise from the cardiac signals and to obtain desirable heartbeat detection characteristics. 1. A cardiac signal processing apparatus comprising:a cardiac signal acquisition unit configured to acquire cardiac signals relating to heartbeats of a subject;a low-pass filter configured to allow passage of those cardiac signals having a first predetermined frequency or lower, among the cardiac signals;a higher harmonic noise acquisition unit configured to acquire harmonic signals of low-frequency noise by performing high frequency extrapolation on the signals output from the low-pass filter unit;a high-pass filter configured to allow passage of those cardiac signals having a second predetermined frequency or higher, among the cardiac signals; anda higher harmonic noise removal unit configured to remove the harmonic signals of low-frequency noise from the signals output from the high-pass filter.2. The cardiac signal processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the cardiac signal is a signal obtained by measurement based on displacement on a body surface around the chest or displacement in the body of the subject.3. The cardiac signal processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 60
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Minimally invasive surgical techniques

Номер: US20130197559A1
Автор: Benad Goldwasser, Boaz Manash, Eyal Teichman, Ilia Hariton, Shahar Millis
Принадлежит: CARDIAPEX Ltd

Apparatus and methods are described including a trocar ( 40 ) that defines a lumen therethrough, configured to provide a passage through skin of a subject into a body of the subject. A cannula ( 60 ) is configured to be placed into the subject's body via the passage provided by the trocar, the cannula being configured to be slidable with respect to the trocar. The cannula includes an outer tube ( 64 ) having a first expandable element ( 77 ) disposed at a distal end thereof, and an inner tube ( 62 ) having a second expandable element ( 72 ) disposed at a distal end thereof, the inner tube being configured to be slidable with respect to the outer tube. A vacuum port ( 61 ) applied vacuum pressure to the first expandable element via a space ( 65 ) between the inner and outer tubes of the cannula. Other applications are also described.

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Номер записи: 61
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Neural injection system and related methods

Номер: US20130211383A1
Автор: N. Sandor Racz
Принадлежит: Custom Medical Applications Inc

A novel neural injection system and related methods are herein disclosed. Various embodiments of an embodiment of a neural injection system of the present invention provide for at least one benefit of enhanced injection characteristics, increased operational efficiency, reduced cost per unit, reduced incidence of injury through intraneural/intravascular injection, reduced incidence of injury through pricking/piercing, and/or the like.

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Номер записи: 62
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Manual Breastpump with Stimulation Feature

Номер: US20130226147A1
Автор: Silver Brian H.
Принадлежит: MEDELA HOLDING AG

A manual breastpump has a pump mechanism for use in one mode of operation to produce an ejection (letdown) reflex in a nursing mother and in a separate mode of operation for the general expression of breastmilk. The breastpump further provides a pump mechanism having an expansible chamber device carried by the handle, which is operated by moving the handle relative to a handle mount. A double-pivot for the handle yields letdown mode as well as the general pumping mode. 117-. (canceled)18. A manual pump mechanism for a breastpump comprising:a pressure chamber defined by an interior sidewall structure of said pump mechanism, said pressure chamber defining a chamber volume and having a chamber axis, a movable member sealably mounted to said sidewall structure and being movable to change said chamber volume to produce a change in pressure, and an outlet through which said change in pressure is communicated;a lever directly connected to said movable member, said lever being adapted for manipulation by a user's hand, said lever being operative in a first mode of operation for producing a first change in said volume and a second mode of operation for producing a second change in said volume, said first change being greater than said second change; anda pivot point for said lever located radially from said chamber axis, said lever when moved relative to said pivot point causing said moveable member to alternately produce said first change and said second change in said volume.19. The pump mechanism of wherein said movable member is mounted generally perpendicular to said chamber axis claim 18 , and said lever extends generally along said chamber axis.20. The pump mechanism of wherein said pivot point is a part of said interior sidewall structure.21. The pump mechanism of wherein said movable member is a flexible diaphragm.22. The pump mechanism of wherein said flexible diaphragm has a natural resiliency which returns said flexible diaphragm and lever to an initial rest ...

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Номер записи: 63
19-09-2013 дата публикации

CATHETER SYSTEMS FOR CROSSING TOTAL OCCLUSIONS IN VASCULATURE

Номер: US20130245430A1
Автор: Betelia Ray, Clark Ben, Deckman Rob, Kaiser Jason, Selmon Matthew R., SPARKS Kurt, Thai Erik
Принадлежит: LuMend, Inc.

Medical devices and methods are described that include catheter systems for use in vasculature. The catheter systems include a re-entry catheter for use with numerous guide wires to direct the guide wire from the extraluminal or subintimal space back into a true lumen after the guide wire has entered the subintimal space. An example of the re-entry catheter is a single lumen catheter configured to facilitate placement and positioning of guide wires and catheters within vasculature. An embodiment places and positions guide wires and catheters within peripheral vasculature. More specifically, the re-entry catheter provides for re-entry of a guide wire back into the true lumen of peripheral vasculature from a subintimal space. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. The catheter system of claim 22 , wherein the middle section is configured for passage of a cannula to the lateral port.4. The catheter system of claim 22 , wherein the distal section is configured for passage of a guide wire to the distal port.5. The catheter system of claim 22 , wherein the marker is located distal to the lateral port claim 22 , wherein the plurality of symbols include a first symbol and a second symbol.610-. (canceled)11. The catheter system of claim 22 , wherein the distal end of the working element assumes a first configuration when the working element is retracted into the catheter body and a second configuration when the working element is extended through the lateral port.12. A method for re-entering a true lumen of vasculature from a subintimal space claim 22 , comprising: advancing a catheter over a wire into the subintimal space and retracting the wire; locating and positioning a lateral port of the catheter approximately adjacent a target re-entry site of the true lumen using information of a plurality of symbols presented by a marker in a distal region of the catheter during visualization; and advancing the wire through the lateral port in to the true lumen claim 22 , wherein the true ...

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Номер записи: 64
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Breast pump

Номер: US20130245548A1
Автор: Graham Cook, Ian Philip Darnell, Mark Robert Gabriel Douglas
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

The present invention relates to a breast pump. The breast pump comprises a main body ( 21 ), a breast receiving funnel ( 23 ) extending from the main body ( 21 ), and a nipple receiving chamber ( 34 ) formed in the main body ( 21 ) to receive a user's nipple. The funnel ( 23 ) and the main body ( 21 ) are configured so that at least a portion of a user's nipple is received in the nipple receiving chamber ( 34 ) when a user's breast is disposed in the breast receiving funnel ( 23 ).

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Номер записи: 65
10-10-2013 дата публикации

System and Method For Collecting And Treating Plasma Protein Fractions

Номер: US20130264288A1
Автор: Dennis J. Hlavinka, Gabriela MALDONADO-CODINA, Thomas J. Felt
Принадлежит: Terumo BCT Inc

Method and apparatus for separating plasma from blood in a separation vessel, separating the separated plasma into desired plasma proteins in a plasma separator fluidly connected to the separation vessel to receive the separated plasma, and adding photosensitizer to the desired plasma proteins for viral inactivation treatment of such proteins.

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Номер записи: 66
10-10-2013 дата публикации

CATHETERIZATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130267901A1
Автор: Bellisario Marc, Green Kurt E., Lotito Mark, McElroy Geoffrey
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to catheterization systems and components thereof. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a catheterization system is disclosed that includes a catheter including a body with proximal and distal ends and defining first and second lumens extending therethrough, and a stylet. The stylet includes first and second stylet portions each having proximal and distal end regions, wherein the distal end regions of the first and second stylet portions together define a tapered penetrating portion. The first and second stylet portions are configured and dimensioned to be slidably positioned within the first and second lumens of the catheter, respectively. The first and second stylet portions extend from the proximal end of the catheter and beyond the distal end of the catheter, and are independently movable in relation to each other to facilitate selective removal of the first stylet portion and/or the second stylet portion from the catheter. 121-. (canceled)22. A catheterization system comprising:first and second stylet portions having respective distal end regions; anda split-tip catheter comprising separate first and second distal tip sections, the first distal tip section defining a first lumen, the second distal tip section defining a second lumen,wherein each stylet portion is positionable into a respective lumen such that the respective distal end regions of the first and second stylet portions extend distally beyond the respective first and second distal tip sections of the catheter, where the first and second distal end regions of the first and second stylet portions are releasably connectable to one another to hold the first distal tip section of the catheter adjacent the second distal tip section of the catheter.23. The catheterization system of claim 22 , wherein the first and second stylet portions are independently movable in relation to each other such that the first stylet portion and the second stylet portion are selectively ...

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Номер записи: 67
10-10-2013 дата публикации

SUCTION PUMP UNIT

Номер: US20130267933A1
Автор: Felber Armin
Принадлежит: MEDELA HOLDING AG

A suction pump unit comprises a vacuum port, an excess pressure port and a switching valve. The switching valve comprises a valve body with two inputs, wherein a first of the inputs is connected with the vacuum port, and a second of the inputs is connected with the excess pressure port. The switching valve further comprises an output with a through hole, wherein the output can be moved relative to the inputs from the first input to the second input and back, as a result of which the through hole alternately establishes a fluid-communicating connection with one of the inputs. The through hole of the output is released and ventilated during at least part of the movement between the two inputs. This suction pump unit permits passive and active ventilation of an output line connected with the output. 1. A suction pump unit comprising:a vacuum port;an excess pressure port; anda switching valve, wherein the switching valve comprises a valve body with a first input and a second input, wherein the first input is connected with the vacuum port, and the second input is connected with the excess pressure port, and wherein the switching valve comprises an output defining a through hole, wherein the output can be moved relative to the inputs from the first input to the second input and back, such that the through hole alternately establishes a fluid-communicating connection with one of the first input or the second input, wherein the through hole of the output is released and ventilated during at least part of the movement of the output between the first input and the second input.2. The suction pump unit according to claim 1 , wherein the output can be lifted relative to the first input and the second input while moving between the two inputs claim 1 , wherein the through hole of the output is released and ventilated in the lifted state.3. The suction pump unit according to claim 1 , wherein the valve body is fixed in place in the suction pump unit claim 1 , and the output is ...

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Номер записи: 68
17-10-2013 дата публикации

CUTANEOUS ABSCESS DRAINAGE DEVICE AND METHODS

Номер: US20130274719A1
Автор: Berkey Richard E., Fobi Aloysius N.
Принадлежит:

An abscess draining device includes a puncture member and a drain member. The puncture member includes a distal end configured to advance into and out of an abscess to form spaced apart first and second incisions. The drain member is connected to a proximal end of the puncture member. Advancing the puncture member through the abscess positions the drain member extending through the first incision, the abscess, and the second incision. The drain member is disconnectable from the puncture member after being positioned extending through the first incision, the abscess, and the second incision. 1. A method of treating a cutaneous abscess , comprising:providing a puncture member having a drain member attached to a proximal end of thereof;inserting the puncture member through a skin surface and into the abscess, the puncture member forming a first incision;advancing the puncture member from the abscess and through the skin surface to form a second incision, the drain member extending through the second incision, the abscess, and the first incision;detaching the drain member from the puncture member;opening the first and second incisions with the drain member to promote drainage of fluids from the abscess.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising using a hemostat to insert and advance the puncture member.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein detaching the drain member from the puncture member includes breaking off the drain member.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein detaching the drain member from the puncture member includes cutting the drain member with a cutting feature of the puncture member.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming a loop with the drain member after detaching the drain member from the puncture member.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein forming the loop includes tying opposing ends of the drain member together to form a knot.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the puncture member has a tapered construction and advancing the puncture member ...

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Номер записи: 69
17-10-2013 дата публикации

PERCUTANEOUS RENAL ACCESS SYSTEM

Номер: US20130274783A1
Автор: Wynberg Jason B.
Принадлежит:

A method for creating a tract in retrograde fashion for nephrostomy tube creation comprising the steps of providing a puncture wire having a tissue penetrating tip shielded in a sheath, inserting the puncture wire and sheath through a channel in an ureteroscope, advancing the puncture wire from the sheath while visualizing under direct vision a position of the puncture wire, advancing the puncture wire through a selected calyx, and inserting antegrade a coaxial catheter over the puncture wire. 1. A method for creating a tract in retrograde fashion for nephrostomy tube creation comprising the steps:a) providing a puncture wire having a tissue penetrating tip shielded in a sheath;b) inserting the puncture wire and sheath through a channel in an ureteroscope;c) advancing the puncture wire from the sheath while visualizing under direct vision a position of the puncture wire;d) advancing the puncture wire through a selected calyx; ande) inserting antegrade a coaxial catheter over the puncture wire.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sheath and puncture wire are releasably locked together claim 1 , and the method further comprises the step of releasing the puncture wire from the sheath.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of selecting a calyx under direct visualization prior to advancing the puncture wire into the selected calyx.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:a) advancing the puncture wire through a flank and skin of a patient; andb) removing the sheath from the channel of the ureteroscope after the step of advancing the puncture wire through the flank and skin of the patient.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of inserting a wire antegrade though a lumen of the coaxial catheter.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of inserting two wires antegrade though a lumen of the coaxial catheter.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coaxial catheter includes an inner catheter locked to an outer ...

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Номер записи: 70
24-10-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING AND DISPENSING COLOSTRUM

Номер: US20130281983A1
Автор: BARTLETT, II Rush Lloyd, Sherman Jules P., Van Wert Ryan J.F.
Принадлежит:

A method of using a system to collect colostrum from a breast of a human and using at least part of the system to dispense the colostrum to an newborn involves: coupling an interface member with a suction member to form at least part of the system; positioning the interface member in contact with or near the breast; expressing colostrum from the breast, into the interface member; applying suction force to the interface member, using the suction member, to draw the colostrum into the suction member; detaching the interface member from the suction member; and dispensing the colostrum to the newborn from the suction member. 1. A method of using a system to collect colostrum from a breast of a human and using at least part of the system to dispense the colostrum to an newborn , the method comprising:coupling an interface member with a suction member to form at least part of the system;positioning the interface member in contact with or near the breast;expressing colostrum from the breast, into the interface member;applying suction force to the interface member, using the suction member, to draw the colostrum into the suction member;detaching the interface member from the suction member; anddispensing the colostrum to the newborn from the suction member.2. A method as in claim 1 , wherein the interface member is selected from the group consisting of a funnel claim 1 , a suction cup claim 1 , a bulb claim 1 , a dome claim 1 , a breast shield claim 1 , a breast pump suction cup claim 1 , a breast pump flange and an adapter.3. A method as in claim 1 , wherein coupling the interface member with the suction member comprises directly attaching the interface member to the suction member.4. A method as in claim 3 , wherein the suction member comprises a syringe claim 3 , wherein one end of the interface member includes at least one thread on an outer surface claim 3 , and wherein attaching the interface member to the syringe comprises threading the at least one thread into at ...

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Номер записи: 71
31-10-2013 дата публикации

TREATMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20130289602A1
Автор: KOBAYASHI Masayuki
Принадлежит:

Provided is a treatment device including a long, thin inserted portion having a channel that penetrates in the longitudinal direction; a forceps portion that has a pair of holding pieces that can be opened and closed at the distal end of the inserted portion; and a piercing needle that is accommodated in the channel and that is provided with a through-hole into which a guide wire can be inserted, extends in the longitudinal direction to a needle-tip face, wherein the first holding piece can be disposed at a position shifted toward the proximal end from the distal end of the second holding piece, and the piercing needle can be made to stick out from the opening at the distal-end surface of the inserted portion into a space formed between the distal ends of the pair of holding pieces, which are disposed shifted from each other. 1. A treatment device comprising:a long, thin inserted portion having a channel that opens at a distal-end surface thereof and that is formed in the longitudinal direction thereof;a forceps portion that is provided at the distal end of the inserted portion and that has a pair of holding pieces that can be opened and closed; anda piercing needle that is accommodated in the channel in a movable manner and that is provided with a through-hole into which a guide wire can be inserted, extends in the longitudinal direction to a distal-end surface thereof serving as a needle-tip face,wherein a first one of the holding piece is provided so that the distal end thereof can be disposed at a position shifted toward the proximal end from the distal end of a second of the holding piece, andthe piercing needle is provided so that the piercing needle can be made to stick out from the opening at the distal-end surface of the inserted portion into a space formed between the distal ends of the pair of holding pieces, which are disposed so as to be relatively shifted.2. The treatment device according to claim 1 , further comprising a movement restricting member ...

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Номер записи: 72
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Pneumatic Compression Garment with Noise Attenuation

Номер: US20130296752A1
Автор: Ganapathy Premnarayan
Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A compression garment for applying compression to a part of a wearer's body includes a flexible member, an inflatable bladder defining an inflatable chamber, and a port for communication between a source of pressurized air and the inflatable chamber. The garment also incorporates noise attenuation. The noise attenuation can include noise attenuating members on an air impingement surface of the inflatable bladder. 1. A pneumatic compression garment comprising:a flexible member for placement on a limb of a human body;an inflatable bladder defining an inflatable chamber disposed within the flexible member;a port having an air inlet adapted for communication with a source of pressurized air and an air outlet in fluid communication with the inflatable chamber for delivery of air from the source of pressurized air into the inflatable chamber; andwherein the inflatable bladder has an air impingement surface opposing the air outlet of the port, said air impingement surface comprising a plurality of noise attenuating members for reducing noise generated by air entering the inflatable chamber and impinging against said air impingement surface.2. The pneumatic compression garment of claim 1 , wherein said noise attenuating members comprise protrusions projecting into the inflatable chamber.3. The pneumatic compression garment of claim 2 , wherein the protrusions are generally cylindrical.4. The pneumatic compression garment of claim 2 , wherein the protrusions are arranged in a generally symmetrical array.5. The pneumatic compression garment of claim 1 , wherein the port comprises a right-angle assembly claim 1 , the right-angle assembly comprising an elbow member defining the air outlet and a tube received in the elbow member defining the air inlet.6. The pneumatic compression garment of claim 5 , wherein the inflatable bladder comprises two opposing sheets of flexible air-impermeable material and wherein the elbow member is affixed to an outside surface of one of the sheets ...

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Номер записи: 73
28-11-2013 дата публикации

VASCULAR ACCESS CONFIGURATION

Номер: US20130317438A1
Автор: ELLINGWOOD Brian Andrew, Modesitt D. Bruce
Принадлежит:

One embodiment is directed to a system for creating translumenal vascular access, comprising a dilator adaptor member having proximal and distal ends and defining a dilator adaptor lumen therethrough, wherein the dilator adaptor lumen is defined by an inner diameter profile sized to accommodate insertion of one or more portions of a guidewire, and wherein the dilator adaptor is further defined by an outer diameter profile sized to accommodate at least partial insertion of the proximal end of the dilator adaptor into a dilator member lumen formed through a dilator member, the dilator member being coupleable to an introducer catheter member through an introducer member lumen formed through the introducer member. 1. A system for creating translumenal vascular access , comprising:a. a dilator-introducer assembly comprising a dilator member having proximal and distal ends and defining a dilator lumen therethrough, and an introducer member having proximal and distal ends and defining an introducer lumen therethrough, wherein the introducer lumen is defined by an inner diameter profile sized to accommodate insertion of one or more portions of the dilator member;b. a guidewire having an outer shape defined by a guidewire outer diameter profile;c. a dilator adaptor having proximal and distal ends and defining a dilator adaptor lumen therethrough, wherein the dilator adaptor lumen is defined by an inner diameter profile sized to accommodate insertion of one or more portions of the guidewire, and wherein the dilator adaptor is further defined by an outer diameter profile sized to accommodate at least partial insertion of the proximal end of the dilator adaptor into the dilator member lumen;wherein the guidewire may be advanced at least in part through the dilator adaptor lumen, the dilator adaptor may be advanced at least in part through the dilator member lumen, and the dilator member may be advanced at least in part through the introducer lumen to form an instrument assembly ...

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Номер записи: 74
28-11-2013 дата публикации

VASCULAR ACCESS CONFIGURATION

Номер: US20130317439A1
Автор: ELLINGWOOD Brian Andrew, Modesitt D. Bruce
Принадлежит:

One embodiment is directed to a geometric adaptor apparatus for assisting with translumenal vascular access, comprising a dilator adaptor member having proximal and distal ends and defining a dilator adaptor lumen therethrough, wherein the dilator adaptor lumen is defined by an inner diameter profile sized to accommodate insertion of one or more portions of a guidewire, and wherein the dilator adaptor is further defined by an outer diameter profile sized to accommodate at least partial insertion of the proximal end of the dilator adaptor into a dilator member lumen formed through a dilator member, the dilator member being coupleable to an introducer catheter member through an introducer member lumen formed through the introducer member. 1. A geometric adaptor apparatus for assisting with translumenal vascular access , comprising:a dilator adaptor member having proximal and distal ends and defining a dilator adaptor lumen therethrough, wherein the dilator adaptor lumen is defined by an inner diameter profile sized to accommodate insertion of one or more portions of a guidewire, and wherein the dilator adaptor is further defined by an outer diameter profile sized to accommodate at least partial insertion of the proximal end of the dilator adaptor into a dilator member lumen formed through a dilator member, the dilator member being coupleable to an introducer catheter member through an introducer member lumen formed through the introducer member.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a maximum outer diameter of the guidewire is substantially smaller than a minimum inner diameter of the dilator member.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein without the dilator adaptor interposed between the guidewire and dilator member claim 2 , an annular gap would be defined at the intersection of the guidewire and a distal end of the dilator member.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the maximum outer diameter of the guidewire is at least about 25% smaller than the minimum inner ...

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Номер записи: 75
12-12-2013 дата публикации

INTERVENTIONAL GUIDEWIRE

Номер: US20130331735A1
Автор: Lupton Henry W.
Принадлежит:

The present invention is an interventional guidewire particularly adapted for use in percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) procedures. A guidewire of this invention enhances peripheral vascular access for either diagnostic or therapeutic vascular or arterial procedures by having opposing ends of different stiffnesses. Retrograde dorsalis pedis artery access to upper body vascular occlusions is a particularly preferred application of this invention. 1. A double-ended guidewire having a first relatively stiff end and a second relatively softer end.2. A guidewire according to wherein the first end has a stiffness of 4 g.3. A guidewire according to wherein the second end has a stiffness of 30 g.4. A guidewire according to wherein the difference between the stiffness of the first and second ends of the guidewire is at least 2 g.5. A guidewire according to wherein the difference between the stiffness of the first and second ends of the guidewire is at least 20 g.6. A guidewire according to wherein the difference between the stiffness of the first and second ends of the guidewire is at least 25 g.7. An interventional claim 1 , double-ended guidewire having opposing ends with different stiffnesses wherein the difference between the stiffnesses of the guidewire opposite ends is at least 25 g.8. A guidewire according to wherein the difference between the stiffnesses of the guidewire opposite ends is at least 20 g.9. A guidewire according to wherein the difference between the stiffnesses of the guidewire opposite ends is at least 25 g.10. A method of crossing an occluded vessel for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes wherein the occlusion is sufficiently rigid such that a therapeutic guidewire cannot cross the occlusion without either or both of vessel injury or guidewire damage claim 7 , comprising the steps of:deploying a first guidewire into the occluded vessel upstream from the occlusion wherein the distal end of the guidewire is positioned immediately adjacent the ...

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Номер записи: 76
19-12-2013 дата публикации

WIRELESS DETECTION DEVICES AND WIRELESS DETECTION METHODS

Номер: US20130338515A1
Автор: Horng Tzyy-Sheng, Peng Kang-Chun, Wang Fu-Kang
Принадлежит: NATIONAL SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY

A wireless detection device is provided, comprising a voltage control oscillation unit, a transceiving unit, demodulation unit and processing unit. The voltage control oscillation unit generates different oscillation signals according to analog control voltages and corresponding injection signals. The transceiving unit outputs first wireless signals to a predetermined area according to the oscillation signals and receives second wireless signals generated by reflection of the first wireless signals to generate the injection signal. The demodulation unit demodulates the oscillation signals into first voltage signals. The processing unit subtracts the corresponding analog control voltages from the first voltage signals to generate second voltage signals, and when the variation of the second voltage signals exceeds a predetermined value on a target frequency in frequency domain, the processing unit calculates a real distance between an object and the transceiving unit. 1. A wireless detection device , comprising:a voltage control oscillation unit, generating a plurality of oscillation signals with different frequencies according to analog control voltages and corresponding injection signals;a transceiving unit, outputting a plurality of first wireless signals to a predetermined area according to the oscillation signals, and receiving second wireless signals generated by reflection of the first wireless signals to generate the injection signals;a demodulation unit, configured to demodulate the oscillation signals into first voltage signals; anda processing unit, subtracting the corresponding analog control voltages from the first voltage signals to generate second voltage signals,wherein when the variation of the second voltage signals exceeds a predetermined value on a target frequency in frequency domain, the processing unit calculates a real distance between an object and the transceiving unit.2. The wireless detection device of claim 1 , further comprising:a low ...

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Номер записи: 77
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Fluid Vessel Communication Device

Номер: US20130338577A1
Автор: Al-Habaibeh Amin H.A., Bakhtyari-Nejad-Esfahani Arash, Stead Thomas David
Принадлежит: OLBERON MEDICAL INNOVATION SAS

A fluid vessel insertion device (), typically for medical use, comprises a puncture member () arranged for location within a sleeve (), and a retraction mechanism () for retracting the puncture member relative to the sleeve. The puncture member () is retractable in use between a first condition in which an end (A) of the puncture member protrudes beyond an end () of the sleeve and a second condition in which the end of the puncture member is within the sleeve (). The retraction mechanism () actuates the puncture member between the first and second conditions in response to fluid pressure at the end (A) of the puncture member. The device may be used during positioning of the sleeve in a desired fluid vessel, such as, for example, during intravenous cannulation. 1. A fluid vessel insertion device comprising:a puncture member arranged for location within a sleeve, anda retraction mechanism for actuating the puncture member relative to the sleeve in use between a first condition in which an end of the puncture member protrudes beyond an end of the sleeve, and a second condition in which the end of the puncture member is retracted within the sleeve,wherein the retraction mechanism actuates the puncture member between the first and second conditions in response to an external fluid pressure at the end of the puncture member.2. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the puncture member is hollow to allow fluid communication with the retraction mechanism.3. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a medical device and the puncture member comprises a needle.4. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the retraction mechanism comprises a chamber.5. A device according to claim 4 , wherein the chamber is maintained at substantially ambient pressure in an at-rest state and is arranged to trigger the retraction mechanism to actuate the puncture member into the second condition when a pressure gradient is experienced between the interior of the chamber and the ...

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Номер записи: 78
19-12-2013 дата публикации

CANNULA INSERTER

Номер: US20130338594A1
Автор: Da Ros Jérôme, Neftel Frédéric
Принадлежит: DEBIOTECH S.A.

Cannula inserter comprising a casing with a distal end, intended to be placed in proximity to the skin of a patient, and an opposite proximal end, a piston fixed at least temporarily by retaining means, drive means designed to exert a propulsion force of the piston in the direction counter to the trigger, and release means intended to release the piston; the inserter additionally comprising a needle fixed to a support; the piston being mounted in the casing in such a way that, once released, it reaches and remains temporarily in a first position, then a second position; the needle and its support also being arranged so as to be able to be driven by the piston in a direction corresponding to the main orientation of the casing, before the piston reaches said first position, and so as to be able to effect an automatic rotation about an axis perpendicular to said main orientation during the movement of the piston between said first position and said second position. 1. A cannula inserter comprising a casing with a distal end , intended to be placed in proximity to the skin of a patient , and an opposite proximal end , a piston fixed at least temporarily by retaining means , drive means designed to move the piston in the direction counter to the trigger , and release means intended to release the piston; the inserter additionally comprising a needle fixed to a support; the piston being mounted in the casing in such a way that , once released , it reaches and remains temporarily in a first position , then a second position; the needle and its support also being arranged so as to be able to be driven by the piston in a direction corresponding to the main orientation of the casing , before the piston reaches said first position , and so as to be able to effect an automatic rotation about an axis perpendicular to said main orientation during the movement of the piston between said first position and said second position.2. The inserter according to claim 1 , in which the ...

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Номер записи: 79
19-12-2013 дата публикации

INTRODUCER SHEATH

Номер: US20130338595A1
Автор: Voss Laveille Kao
Принадлежит: ABBOTT VASCULAR INC.

An introducer sheath and methods of making the introducer sheath are described. The introducer sheath may include a hub portion and a tubular portion. The hub portion may include a substantially non-planar valve portion in a relaxed state. The valve portion may include an aperture configured to receive a medical device. A hub portion may be formed using a forming device. An aperture may be formed through a distal surface of the valve portion. 1. An introducer sheath , comprising:an elongate tubular portion having a longitudinal axis, said elongate tubular portion being elastically deformable about the longitudinal axis; anda hub portion, said hub portion having a substantially non-planar valve portion in a relaxed state, said valve portion having an aperture configured to receive a medical device.2. The introducer sheath of claim 1 , wherein said hub portion and said elongate tubular portion are formed as a unitary member.3. The introducer sheath of claim 1 , wherein said valve portion is substantially concave in the relaxed state.4. The introducer sheath of claim 1 , wherein said aperture includes a sealing surface.5. The introducer sheath of claim 4 , wherein said sealing surface is not generally parallel about a longitudinal axis through said aperture in the relaxed state.6. The introducer sheath of claim 4 , wherein said sealing surface is configured to form a seal between the medical device and said hub in a deformed state.7. The introducer sheath of claim 1 , wherein said tubular portion formed of a first material and said hub portion extends from a proximal end of the tubular portion and is integrally formed with the tubular portion from the first material such that a lumen of the sheath is aligned with a lumen of the hub portion.8. An introducer sheath claim 1 , comprising:an elongate tubular portion having a longitudinal axis, said elongate tubular portion being elastically deformable about the longitudinal axis; anda hub portion formed as a unitary member ...

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Номер записи: 80
09-01-2014 дата публикации

CATHETER INSERTION DEVICE

Номер: US20140012203A1
Автор: Raines Kenneth C., Woehr Kevin
Принадлежит: B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG

Embodiments of a catheter insertion device are discussed comprising: an approximately hollow cylindrical catheter sleeve, at whose distal end a catheter is attached; a needle sleeve with a hollow needle, which is attached thereto and which, when ready for use, extends through the catheter sleeve and the catheter, and; a needle protective element that is arranged inside the catheter sleeve while being able to move on the needle. Said needle protective element has an engaging section that engages with an engaging device, which is formed in the vicinity of the needle tip, when the hollow needle is withdrawn from the catheter sleeve. A check valve is placed inside the catheter sleeve between the catheter and the needle protective element. The hollow needle, when ready for use, extends through said check valve, and the check valve automatically closes once the needle is withdrawn. 1. A catheter insertion device comprising:a catheter hub comprising a body defining an interior cavity with an opening at a proximal end and having a catheter tube attached thereto and extending from a distal end of the body;a valve located inside the interior cavity of the catheter hub for blocking fluid flow therethrough;a needle having a needle shaft defining a needle axis projecting distally of an end of a needle hub, said needle projecting through the catheter tube and comprising a needle tip;a metallic needle protective device wholly disposed inside a rigid plastic housing and movable axially relative to the rigid plastic housing in a protective position; said rigid plastic housing comprising a body housing wall and a nose section;wherein the rigid plastic housing is disposed, at least in part, inside the interior cavity of the catheter hub in a ready to use position and the metallic needle protective device having an arm biased radially by the needle shaft in the ready to use position and wherein the arm is un-biased when the needle tip moves proximally of the arm; andwherein the arm is ...

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Номер записи: 81
09-01-2014 дата публикации

METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR ACCESSING A HOLLOW ORGAN

Номер: US20140012228A1
Автор: Jabba Ronald J., Pantages Anthony J., Reisman Mark
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The methods, devices and systems described herein relate to accessing a hollow organ with increased accuracy and safety. In one example, they relate to transseptal crossings of the atrial septal wall, preferably from the right atrium into the left atrium. Numerous different devices are described for performing access methods, each of which can be used with a piercing stylet that transitions to an atraumatic configuration after piercing the intervening tissue. 1. A method for transseptal left atrium access , comprising:accessing a patient's vasculature percutaneously;advancing an elongate member through the patient's vasculature and into the right atrium;adjusting an orientation of the distal end of the elongate member from a first position to a variable second position, wherein the second position is in a desired orientation with respect to a septal wall and is deflected away from the longitudinal axis of the proximal end of the elongate member; andcreating a hole in the septal wall.2. A method for transseptal left atrium access , comprising:accessing a patient's vasculature percutaneously;advancing a guidewire through the vasculature and into the right atrium; advancing an elongate member along the guidewire into the right atrium;retracting the guidewire at least partially into the distal end of the elongate member;adjusting an orientation of the distal end of the elongate member from a first position to a variable second position, wherein the second position is in a desired orientation with respect to a septal wall and is deflected away from the longitudinal axis of the proximal end of the elongate member;creating a hole in the septal wall; andadvancing the distal end of the delivery device into the hole in the septal wall.3. A method for transseptal left atrium access , comprising:accessing a patient's vasculature percutaneously;advancing a guidewire through the vasculature and into the right atrium;advancing an elongate member, with an elongate delivery device, ...

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Номер записи: 82
16-01-2014 дата публикации

HYBRID BLOOD COMPONENT STORAGE BAG AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH BAG

Номер: US20140016883A1
Автор: DOLECEK Victor D., EDRICH Richard Alan, VAN WAEG Geert
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A hybrid blood component storage bag having one side of the bag with a greater permeability than another side of the bag and the method of making such bag. 1. A hybrid blood component storage bag comprising:a first side comprising first material formed of a polymer and a first plasticizer wherein the first material has a first permeability;a second side comprising second material formed of a polymer and a second plasticizer wherein the second material has a second permeability wherein the permeability of one of the first and second sides is greater than the permeability of the other of the first and second sides.2. The hybrid blood component storage bag of wherein the polymer comprises poly (vinyl chloride).3. The hybrid blood component storage bag of wherein the first plasticizer comprises tri octyl tri mellitate.4. The hybrid blood component storage bag of wherein the first plasticizer comprises di claim 1 , (2-ethyl hexyl) phthalate.5. The hybrid blood component storage bag of wherein the second plasticizer comprises citrate.6. The hybrid blood component storage bag of wherein the second plasticizer comprises at least one plasticizer selected from the group consisting of:n-butyryltri-n-hexyl citrate, triethyl citrate, acetyltriethyl citrate; and acetyltri-n-butyl citrate or combinations of such citrates.7. The hybrid blood component storage bag of wherein the first plasticizer comprises tri octyl tri mellitate and the second plasticizer comprises a citrate ester claim 1 , wherein the second side has a greater permeability for at least one of oxygen or carbon dioxide than the first side.8. The hybrid blood component storage bag of wherein the first plasticizer comprises di claim 1 , (2-ethyl hexyl) phthalate and the second plasticizer comprise a citrate ester claim 1 , wherein the second side has a greater permeability for at least one of oxygen or carbon dioxide than the first side.9. A method of manufacturing a hybrid blood component storage bag comprising: ...

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Номер записи: 83
23-01-2014 дата публикации

ACCESS DEVICE

Номер: US20140025036A1
Автор: Bierman Steven F., Pluth Richard A.
Принадлежит: ACCESS SCIENTIFIC, LLC

An access device for placing a medical article within a body space includes a needle, a dilator, and a sheath. The needle can include an elongated needle body and a hub from which the needle body extends. The dilator can be slideably disposed on the needle body and include a dilator hub and an elongated dilator shaft that extends from the dilator hub. The sheath can include a tubular sheath body, and a sheath hub. The tubular body can be disposed on the dilator. The needle, dilator, and sheath can be held together by a disposable bracket engaged with the needle and the sheath. 1. An access device for placing a medical article within a body space , comprising:a needle having an elongated needle body and a needle hub from which the needle body extends;a dilator slideably disposed on the needle body, the dilator comprising a dilator hub and an elongated dilator shaft that extends from the dilator hub;a sheath slideably disposed on the dilator shaft, the sheath comprising a tubular sheath body and a sheath hub coupled with the tubular sheath body; anda holding bracket releasably engaged with at least one of the needle hub and the sheath hub, the holding bracket securing the dilator hub in position with respect to the needle hub and the sheath hub.2. The access device of claim 1 , wherein the holding bracket comprises an engagement element configured to engage with a portion of the needle hub.3. The access device of claim 2 , further comprising a guidewire section comprising a guidewire preloaded in the needle body and a guidewire hub configured to engage with the needle hub.4. The access device of claim 3 , wherein the engagement element on the bracket is configured to engage with the needle hub when the guidewire hub is engaged with the needle hub.5. The access device of claim 3 , wherein the guidewire hub engages with a proximal portion of the needle hub and the engagement element engages with a portion of the needle hub distal of the proximal portion engaged by the ...

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Номер записи: 84
30-01-2014 дата публикации

MILK EXPRESSING DEVICE CAPABLE OF SIMULATING A BABY'S SUCKLING

Номер: US20140031744A1
Автор: CHEN CHEAN-SHUI
Принадлежит:

A milk expressing device capable of simulating a baby's suckling includes first and second vacuum sources, a throttle hole, a solenoid relief valve, first and second tubes, a breast shield, and a control circuit board. The first tube connecting the first vacuum source and the breast shield is provided with the throttle hole to communicate with the atmosphere. When the first vacuum source is turned off, negative pressure in the first tube and the breast shield disappears slowly through the throttle hole. The second tube connecting the second vacuum source and the breast shield is provided with the solenoid relief valve to communicate with the atmosphere. When the solenoid relief valve is activated, negative pressure in the second tube and in the breast shield is rapidly removed. The control circuit board controls the first and second vacuum sources and the solenoid relief valve. 1. A milk expressing device capable of simulating a baby's suckling , comprising: a first vacuum source , a second vacuum source , a throttle hole , a solenoid relief valve , a first tube , a second tube , a breast shield , and a control circuit board , the first vacuum source being connected to the breast shield via the first tube , the throttle hole being provided on the first tube and configured for communicating with the atmosphere so that , when the first vacuum source is turned off , negative pressure in the first tube and in the breast shield disappears slowly through the throttle hole , the second vacuum source being connected to the breast shield via the second tube , the solenoid relief valve being provided on the second tube and configured for communicating with the atmosphere so that , when the solenoid relief valve is activated , negative pressure in the second tube and in the breast shield can be rapidly removed , the control circuit board being connected to and configured for controlling the first vacuum source , the second vacuum source , and the solenoid relief valve.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 85
30-01-2014 дата публикации

COMPACT SPRING INSERTER FOR DRUG DELIVER INFUSION SET

Номер: US20140031793A1
Автор: Bruehwiler Michel, Constantineau Cole, Khanicheh Azadeh, Shoonmaker Ryan, Walish Judy
Принадлежит: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

An infusion set () includes a base () and a flexible catheter () movable from a first catheter position disposed substantially entirely within the base () to a second catheter position in which a free end of the catheter () is disposed externally of the base (). An introducer needle () is located within the catheter () and is movable between a first introducer needle position disposed substantially entirely within the base () and a second introducer needle position in which a free end of the introducer needle () is disposed externally of the base (). A torsion spring () is activated to move the catheter () from the first to the second catheter position and the introducer needle () from the first to the second introducer needle position to facilitate insertion of the catheter (). The introducer needle () is thereafter moved by the torsion spring () back to the first introducer needle position to store the introducer needle () within the base () with the free end of the catheter () remaining disposed externally of the base (). 1. An infusion set , comprising:a base;a flexible catheter movable from a first catheter position disposed substantially entirely within said base to a second catheter position in which a free end of said catheter is disposed externally of said base;an introducer needle located within said catheter and movable between a first introducer needle position disposed substantially entirely within said base and a second introducer needle position in which a free end of said introducer needle is disposed externally of said base; anda torsion spring for moving said catheter from said first to said second catheter position and said introducer needle from said first to said second introducer needle position to facilitate insertion of said catheter, said introducer needle thereafter being moved by said torsion spring back to said first introducer needle position to store said introducer needle within said base with said free end of said catheter remaining ...

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Номер записи: 86
06-02-2014 дата публикации

TRANSFER OF MEASUREMENT DATA RELATED TO PHYSICAL EXERCISE

Номер: US20140039328A1
Автор: Jomppanen Tuomas, Kampman Ville
Принадлежит: POLAR ELECTRO OY

A system for processing heart rate measurement data measured during a physical exercise of a user. The system includes a server computer configured to: associate, during a registration procedure for a measurement device of a user, a device identifier of the measurement device with a user account of the user stored in the server computer; receive a device identifier and real-time heart rate measurement data over a network connection; identify the user's measurement device from the received device identifier; and store the received heart rate measurement data to the user account of the user on the basis of the association between the received device identifier and the corresponding user account. 1. A system comprising:a server computer comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including a computer program code, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the server computer to:associate, during a registration procedure for a measurement device of a user, a device identifier of the measurement device with a user account of the user stored in the server computer;receive a device identifier and real-time heart rate measurement data over a network connection;identify the user's measurement device from the received device identifier; andstore the received heart rate measurement data to the user account of the user on the basis of the association between the received device identifier and the corresponding user account.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising said measurement device attachable to the user's body and comprising:at least one sensor for measuring said heart rate measurement data from the user's body; anda wireless communication circuitry configured to transmit the heart rate measurement data and the device identifier over a wireless connection to an equipment interface unit connected to the server computer.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein said measurement device ...

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Номер записи: 87
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Wound treatment device with elastically deformable vacuum producing element

Номер: US20140039423A1
Автор: Birgit Riesinger
Принадлежит: BSN medical GmbH

The invention relates to a wound treatment device with at least one elastically deformable vacuum-generating element which can be actuated directly by hand and which is arranged on and connected directly to a film-like wound-covering element that covers the wound chamber. The vacuum-generating element is a hollow body whose cavity, in the state with the device applied to the patient's body, communicates directly with the wound chamber via an opening formed on the wound-covering element. At least one absorption body that absorbs the wound secretions is positioned in the wound chamber and is surrounded by a finely porous sleeve that is permeable to liquid. The hollow body is provided with at least one valve.

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Номер записи: 88
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Tube

Номер: US20140039466A1
Автор: Kyouta Kimura
Принадлежит: Terumo Corp

Disclosed herein is a tube mounted in a hole that makes a body surface and inside of lung parenchyma communicate with each other, the tube including: a main body portion that has a hole part having one end opened to the inside of the lung parenchyma and the other end opened to outside of the body surface; and a flow rate adjuster that is provided for the main body portion and adjusts a flow rate of air flowing in the hole part.

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Номер записи: 89
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Intraosseous Device For Inserting A Cannula Into A Bone

Номер: US20140046327A1
Автор: GOMBERG Yosef, KALNITSKIY Alexander, Tzachar Barak
Принадлежит: WAISMED LTD.

The invention relates to a device for the insertion of a cannula into a bone of a patient, which comprises: (a) an activator assembly for activating the device; (b) needle assembly which comprises a stylet and cannula; (c) barrel assembly for containing said stylet and cannula in a loaded state prior to the device activation; and (d) a setting assembly for adjusting the penetration depth of said cannula into the patient's bone. 2. A device according to claim 1 , wherein said gap between said barrel assembly and said activator assembly is formed by means of a secondary spring which is located between said two assemblies.3. A device according to claim 1 , wherein when the device is pushed against the patient's body claim 1 , but released without triggering claim 1 , the gap is recreated claim 1 , and the device becomes locked again.4. A device according to claim 1 , wherein said needle assembly is maintained in a loaded state within the device by means of a loaded main spring.5. A device according to claim 1 , wherein said setting assembly automatically separate from the main body of the device together with said needle assembly after activation of the device claim 1 , and said setting assembly remains on the patient's body to support claim 1 , stabilize claim 1 , fix and maintain the cannula in place.6. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the stylet is removed from the cannula after activation of the device claim 1 , leaving the cannula penetrated within the bone claim 1 , thereby producing a channel from the exterior of the patient's body to within the medullary cavity of the bone.7. A device according to claim 1 , wherein said first safety mechanism is released by means of rotating relative to the rest of the device.8. A device according to claim 1 , wherein said stylet is maintained within said cannula claim 1 , before activation of the device.9. A device according to claim 1 , wherein said setting assembly comprises a turning element with a thread claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 90
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Device for the preparation of containment units of biological liquids

Номер: US20140048171A1
Автор: Marco Bertoni
Принадлежит: BIOMED DEVICE Srl

The device ( 1 ) for the preparation of containment units ( 4 ) of biological liquids includes a main body ( 2 ) which defines at least a filling channel ( 3 ), having at least an inlet gap ( 3 a ) of a biological liquid and at least an air outlet gap ( 3 b ), and includes a plurality of containment units ( 4 ) arranged in succession to one another and defining respective containment chambers ( 5 ) positioned along the filling channel ( 3 ) and placed in between the inlet gap ( 3 a ) and the outlet gap ( 3 b ).

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Номер записи: 91
20-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING HRV AND RRV AND USE TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL CONDITION ONSET

Номер: US20140052007A1
Автор: Catley Christina Anne, James Andrew Gibson, Mcgregor Carolyn Patrica
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The present disclosure relates to a method and system for identifying potential condition onset based upon a combination of Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Respiratory Rate Variability (RRV) and/or confounding factors. The present method and system may involve data collection, a temporal abstraction (TA)-based approach, and data analysis to identify potential condition onset in patients. The present method and system may generate and amend a classification scheme to be operable to determine that a patient is facing potential condition onset. The present method and system may further be operable to provide clinical decision making support. Embodiments of the present method and system may be operable to identify trends, such as temporal patterns, and to undertake a variety of analyses of collected and/or TA data to provide indicators, and determinations of potential condition onset in patients. As an example, the present method and system may be applied to identify potential condition onset of sepsis in infant patients. 1) A system for identifying potential condition onset in one or more patients characterized in that it comprises:a) one or more medical monitoring devices operable to acquire heart rate and respiratory rate signals at regular intervals relating to one or more patients;b) a data analysis means operable to analyze the heart rate signals and respiratory rate signals to generate heart rate variability and respiratory rate variability values and to apply temporal abstraction analysis to said values to generate analysis data.2) The system of claim 1 , characterized in that it further comprises the data analysis means being operable to utilize the values and analysis data to identify potential condition onset in patients.3) The system of claim 1 , characterized in that it further comprises the signals being acquired in real-time.4) The system of claim 1 , characterized in that it further comprises a clinical decision making support means.5) The system of claim ...

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Номер записи: 92
20-02-2014 дата публикации

EXERCISE DETERMINATION METHOD, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20140052010A1
Автор: KASAMA Kouichirou
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An exercise determination method includes: acquiring a detection value from an acceleration sensor; and controlling, by a processor, starting or stopping of a heart rate sensor depending on the acquired detection value. An electronic device includes a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory, configured to acquire a detection value from an acceleration sensor, and control starting or stopping of a heart rate sensor depending on the acquired detection value. 1. An exercise determination method , comprisingacquiring a detection value from an acceleration sensor; andcontrolling, by a processor, starting or stopping of a heart rate sensor depending on the acquired detection value.2. The exercise determination method according to claim 1 , whereinthe controlling includes controlling starting or stopping of the heart rate sensor depending on a difference between a first detection value acquired from the acceleration sensor and a second detection value acquired from the acceleration sensor before the first detection value.3. The exercise determination method according to claim 2 , further comprising:switching between calculating an exercise intensity based on a detection value of the acceleration sensor and calculating an exercise intensity based on a detection value of the heart rate sensor, depending on a difference between the first detection value and the second detection value.4. An electronic device claim 2 , comprising:an acceleration sensor;a memory; anda processor coupled to the memory, configured to:acquire a detection value from the acceleration sensor, andcontrol starting or stopping of a heart rate sensor depending on the acquired detection value.5. The electronic device according to claim 4 , whereinthe processor is configured to control starting or stopping of the heart rate sensor depending on a difference between a first detection value acquired from the acceleration sensor and a second detection value acquired from the acceleration sensor before the ...

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Номер записи: 93
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Submersible Valve for a Breast Milk Collection Device with Self Contained Reservoir

Номер: US20140052056A1
Автор: Ben Sutton, Dan Garbez, Dave Paul, Stella Dao
Принадлежит: DAO Health

The present invention is an improved valve system for a naturally shaped and hands-free human breast milk collection device that fits into a mother's existing nursing or standard brassiere. The invention comprises a submersible valve system within a breast milk collection device, which can significantly increase the breast milk collection capacity of the device without increasing the overall size of the device.

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Номер записи: 94
20-02-2014 дата публикации

BREAST PUMP

Номер: US20140052057A1
Автор: Cook Graham Trevor, Darnell Ian Philip
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

The present invention relates to a breast pump operable to generate a negative pressure comprising a funnel () for receiving a breast of a user. The breast pump () has an insert () receivable in the funnel () having a deformable region (-) which forms a chamber between the insert () and the funnel () when the insert () is received in the funnel (). A passageway () connecting the chamber to the source of negative pressure is formed in the funnel () so that, during use, the deformable region (-) is deformed and/or deflected relative to the breast of a user in response to a negative pressure in the chamber. 1. A breast pump operable to generate a negative pressure comprising a funnel for receiving a breast of a user , an insert receivable in the funnel having a deformable region which forms a chamber between the insert and the funnel when the insert is received in the funnel , and a cavity in which a negative pressure is generated by the source of negative pressure to draw milk through the cavity characterised in that an end of the insert seals against the funnel to separate the chamber from the cavity and a passageway is formed in and at an upper end of the funnel to connect the chamber with the cavity so that , during use , the passageway is disposed above a nipple of a user and the deformable region is deformed and/or deflected relative to the breast of a user in response to a negative pressure in the chamber.2. (canceled)2. A breast pump according to claim 2 , further comprising a milk outlet configured to communicate with a milk receiving vessel claim 2 , wherein the passageway is formed on a diametrically opposite side of the funnel to the milk outlet.3. A breast pump according to claim 1 , wherein the passageway is a channel formed in an inner surface of the funnel.4. A breast pump according to claim 4 , wherein the insert comprises a mouth portion which is shaped to receive a breast of a user claim 4 , the channel being configured to extend beyond the end of ...

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Номер записи: 95
20-02-2014 дата публикации

PUMPING BREAST MILK

Номер: US20140052058A1
Автор: "DAmelio Brian R.", Britto James J., Foley Richard M., Hagerty Thomas A., Hotaling Bryan R., Rossman Jon R., Varney James R.
Принадлежит: TOMY INTERNATIONAL, INC.

A breast pump provides multiple orientations of the pumping lever with respect to the breast shield. A breast pump includes a liner extending from the breast shield, through the suction chamber, and out of the suction chamber, which liner shields other components of the pump from contamination by the flow of milk through the pump during pumping operation. A breast pumping device includes a pumping lever for manually providing a cyclical vacuum within the suction chamber and an external pumping source, connected to the suction bell, that the user can activate to provide a cyclical vacuum within the suction chamber. A breast pump provides a smaller change in the grip width from when the lever is fully-extended to when the lever is fully-retracted, allowing more comfortable manual pumping. 1. A breast pump comprising:a breast shield sized to receive a human breast;a container coupled to the breast shield, the container including a longitudinal axis;a pathway for the flow of pumped milk from the breast received within the breast shield to the container;a flexible member deformable to reduce air pressure in the pathway;a vacuum cycling pump operable to cause cyclic deformation of the flexible member, wherein deformation of the flexible member reduces the air pressure in the pathway and the flow of pumped milk in the pathway is prevented from entering the pump; anda valve separate from the flexible member, the valve being disposed at a lower end of the pathway, wherein the valve has a longitudinal axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the container.2. The breast pump of claim 1 , wherein the valve comprises a duckbill valve.3. The breast pump of claim 1 , further comprising a valve interface having an aperture in communication with the valve claim 1 , wherein the valve interface has a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the container.4. The breast pump of claim 1 , wherein the pump is manually operable.5. The breast pump of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 96
20-02-2014 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING AND DISPENSING COLOSTRUM

Номер: US20140052106A1
Автор: Sherman Jules P.
Принадлежит: Maternal Life, LLC

A method of collecting colostrum from a breast of a human and dispensing the colostrum to a newborn may involve: coupling a first end of an adapter with a syringe; positioning a second end of the adapter in contact with or near the breast; manually expressing colostrum from the breast into the second end of the adapter; coupling the second end of the adapter with a breast pump shield; expressing colostrum from the breast, using the breast pump shield and a breast pump system attached to the breast pump shield; retracting a plunger of the syringe to cause the colostrum to move into the syringe from the adapter; detaching the adapter from the first end of the syringe; and dispensing the colostrum to the newborn from the syringe. 1. A method of collecting colostrum from a breast of a human and dispensing the colostrum to a newborn , the method comprising:coupling a first end of an adapter with a syringe;positioning a second end of the adapter in contact with or near the breast;manually expressing colostrum from the breast into the second end of the adapter;coupling the second end of the adapter with a breast pump shield;expressing colostrum from the breast, using the breast pump shield and a breast pump system attached to the breast pump shield;retracting a plunger of the syringe to cause the colostrum to move into the syringe from the adapter;detaching the adapter from the first end of the syringe; anddispensing the colostrum to the newborn from the syringe.2. A method as in claim 1 , wherein coupling the first end of the adapter with the syringe comprises engaging threads on the adapter with complementary threads on the syringe.3. A method as in claim 1 , wherein coupling the first end of the adapter with the syringe comprises press fitting a tapered distal end of the syringe into a tapered inner surface of the first end of the adapter.4. A method as in claim 1 , wherein coupling the second end of the adapter with the breast pump shield comprises engaging threads on ...

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Номер записи: 97
27-02-2014 дата публикации

HEART RATE ESTIMATING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20140058254A1
Автор: Yamaji Takayuki
Принадлежит:

A heart rate estimating apparatus may include a transmitter to transmit microwave with respect to a subject, a receiver to receive and detect reflected wave from the subject irradiated with the microwave, and acquire a detected result, a sensor to sense a movement of the subject, and acquire a sensed result, and an estimating unit. The estimating unit may estimate a heart rate based on feature points remaining after excluding, from heart rate candidates, feature points that are obtained by frequency analysis of the detected result and are located in a vicinity of frequencies at which feature points are obtained by frequency analysis of the sensed result. 1. A heart rate estimating apparatus comprising:a transmitter configured to transmit microwave with respect to a subject;a receiver configured to receive and detect reflected wave from the subject irradiated with the microwave, and acquire a detected result;a sensor configured to sense a movement of the subject, and acquire a sensed result; andan estimating unit configured to estimate a heart rate based on feature points remaining after excluding, from heart rate candidates, feature points that are obtained by frequency analysis of the detected result and are located in a vicinity of frequencies at which feature points are obtained by frequency analysis of the sensed result.2. The heart rate estimating apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes at least one of a microphone claim 1 , an acceleration sensor claim 1 , and an angular velocity sensor.3. The heart rate estimating apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the estimating unit includesa first frequency analyzer configured to perform frequency analysis of the detected result;a second frequency analyzer configured to perform frequency analysis of the sensed result;a first specifying unit configured to specify a peak frequency from a frequency analysis result of the first frequency analyzer;a second specifying unit configured to specify a ...

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Номер записи: 98
20-03-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSESSING SLEEP QUALITY

Номер: US20140076318A1
Автор: Dantanarayana Muditha Pradeep, Flower Renee Frances, Kwok Philip Rodney, Richard Ron
Принадлежит: RESMED LIMITED

Systems and/or methods for assessing the sleep quality of a patient in a sleep session are provided. Data is collected from the patient and/or physician including, for example, sleep session data in the form of one or more physiological parameters of the patient indicative of the patient's sleep quality during the sleep session, a subjective evaluation of sleep quality, etc.; patient profile data; etc. A sleep quality index algorithm, which optionally may be an adaptive algorithm, is applied, taking into account some or all of the collected data. Sleep quality data may be presented to at least the patient, and it may be displayed in any suitable format (e.g., a format useful for the patient to be appraised on the progress of the treatment, a format useful for a sleep clinician to monitor progress and/or assess the effectiveness of differing treatment regimens, etc). 133-. (canceled)34. A method of assessing sleep quality of a patient whilst undergoing therapy for a sleep disorder , the method comprising:obtaining sleep session data comprising at least one physiological parameter of the patient indicative of the patient's sleep quality during a sleep session in which the patient undergoes said therapy; andcommunicating feedback to the patient regarding the sleep quality of the patient during the sleep session at least by providing information to the patient regarding improvements for future therapy sessions,wherein said information is based on said sleep session quality for the sleep session.35. The method according to claim 34 , wherein said information includes directions for adjustment of a therapy apparatus for future therapy sessions.36. The method according to claim 35 , wherein the directions for adjustment of the therapy apparatus include adjusting one or more parameters of a flow generator.37. The method according to claim 34 , wherein said information includes directions for modification to therapy settings for future therapy sessions.38. The method ...

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Номер записи: 99
20-03-2014 дата публикации

PULSE DATA DETECTING APPARATUS, PULSE DATA DETECTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING PULSE DATA DETECTION PROGRAM RECORDED THEREON

Номер: US20140081153A1
Автор: KUNO Toshiya
Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

A pulse data detecting apparatus, pulse data detecting method and pulse data detection program are provided capable of suppressing an influence of the condition of the body surface to be measured and obtaining an appropriate measurement result under a wide range of conditions. In the present invention, light-emitting elements irradiate a skin surface with light. A light-emission driving section controls lighting-up and the light emission amount of the plurality of light-emitting elements under the control of a CPU. Light-receiving elements each receive reflected light when the skin surface is irradiated by the light-emitting elements, and output a signal. The CPU determines an appropriate combination of light-emitting elements and a light-receiving element(s) based on the output signal from each of the light-receiving elements. A pulse rate calculating section calculates a pulse rate based on the signal outputted from any of the light-receiving elements in the appropriate combination. 1. A pulse data detecting apparatus comprising:a plurality of light-emitting elements which irradiate a body to be measured with light;a light emission control section which performs control of causing the plurality of light-emitting elements to emit light in a plurality of light emission patterns;a light-receiving element which receives reflected light when the body to be measured is irradiated by the plurality of light-emitting elements in the plurality of light emission patterns and outputs a signal for each of the light emission patterns;a combination determining section which determines, as an appropriate combination, a combination of any of the plurality of light emission patterns and the light-receiving element satisfying an adequate condition, based on the signal outputted from the light-receiving element; anda pulse data output section which outputs pulse data based on the signal outputted from the light-receiving element, by the combination of the light emission patterns and ...

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Номер записи: 100