Patents Assigned to Medico
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Patent number: 9750469Abstract: An apparatus for biopsy examination on the breast of a patient, includes: an analysis head including a radiation detection device for detecting X-rays on a detection plane, and a source of X-rays to emit X-rays towards the detector, the source and the detection device being mobile with respect to each other so that they can be placed in a plurality of different working acquisition positions. A biopsy probe can be fixed to a support base includes a needle for extracting a sample of breast tissue and a housing for the needle. The housing is rotatably mounted on the support base to allow modification of the angle of the needle with respect to the breast support surface. A computerized unit is connected to the detector and configured to produce at least one reconstructed image of a cross-section of the breast.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: I.M.S. INTERNAZIONALE MEDICO SCIENTIFICA S.R.L.Inventors: Achille Albanese, Bruno Toniolo, Paolo Vignoli, Sara Vecchio
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Patent number: 9679464Abstract: A system for monitoring the hand sanitizing opportunities in hospital wards (1), the system (1) comprising a plurality of sensors (8, 9, 10) arranged inside a ward (2), capable of detecting at least one hand sanitizing action according to a set of hand sanitizing opportunities, the system (1) further comprising at least one indication device (7) of the hand sanitizing action related to the set of hand sanitizing opportunities. The present invention further relates to a method of monitoring the hand sanitizing opportunities in wards.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignees: SOCIEDADE BENEFICENTE ISRAELITA BRASILEIRA HOSPITAL ALBERT EINSTEIN, I-HEALTHSYS PRODUTOS MÉDICOS LTDA-MEInventors: Alexandre Rodrigues Marra, Julio Cesar Martin Monte, Marcelo Prado, Eder Issao Ishibe, Tales Roberto de Souza Santini, Caio Moraes Zanon, Felipe Kermentz Ferraz Costa, Guilherme Machado Gagliardi, Renaldo Massini Junior
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Patent number: 9675312Abstract: An apparatus for carrying out an examination on the breast of a patient, includes an analysis head including at least one radiation detection device, configured to receive and detect radiation on a detection plane and at least one X-ray source to emit a corresponding beam of X-rays towards the detection plane. A first frame is provided with a floor support; a second frame supports the analysis head; and a third frame is connected to the first frame so that it can be moved from a horizontal position to a vertical position, and which supports the second frame. A movement mechanism moves the third frame from the horizontal position to the vertical position.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: I.M.S. Internazionale Medico Scientifica S.r.l.Inventors: Bruno Toniolo, Achille Albanese, Paolo Vignoli
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Patent number: 9651541Abstract: Acidic oral compositions having calcium contents and effective pH-values in the area indicated by grey-tone in FIG. 2 are non-erosive in saliva and capable of stimulating saliva production, even in “dry mouth” patients. A new multi-step test method for determining erosive potential in saliva has been used for identifying the compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Ice Medico ehfInventors: Thorbjorg Jensdottir, Allan Bardow Jensen, Birgitte Nauntofte, Christian Buchwald
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Publication number: 20170072142Abstract: Disclosed is an injection device (1280) for injecting a hypodermic syringe (1260) along an injection direction defining an injection axis. The injecting device comprises a housing (1281) for being positioned at the skin and a movable element (1282) movably arranged relative to the housing between a retracted position and an injection position. The movable element comprises a hypodermic syringe holder (1289) for holding a hypodermic syringe. Disclosed is further a protective cover (1200) for a needle, and methods for arranging a hypodermic syringe in an injection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: UNION MEDICO APSInventor: Michael PERTHU
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Patent number: 9539038Abstract: An intramedullary pin (1) is provided. The intramedullary pin has a self-locking distal end that can be used for treating metadiaphyseal fractures of long bones such as the humerus. Locking of the distal end of the intramedullary pin (1) can take place in a controlled and gradual, and also reversible, manner. The structure of the intramedullary pin (1) further allows the use of a guide wire, whereby the pin can be inserted into the fractured bone with the aid of a guide wire.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: NILLI DEL MEDICOInventor: Nilli Del Medico
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Patent number: 9411910Abstract: A system for designing the dentition of a patient, comprising a first input for providing an image of the smile of the patient to the system, an output, a processor for computing and applying a first set of visual indicators onto the image of the smile of the patient through the output, the first set of visual indicators indicating ideal positioning of the teeth of the patient, and for computing and applying a second set of visual indicators onto the image of the smile of the patient through the output, the second set of visual indicators providing adjustment of positioning of the teeth of the patient, a memory having stored therein a library of 2D digital images of smiles and associated 3D dentition models, a user interface for selecting a desired 2D digital image to be applied to the image of the smile of the patient and adjusting the second set of visual indicators, the adjustment of the second set of visual indicators modifying the 2D digital image, wherein the processor modifies the 3D dentition model asType: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: CENTRE DE RECHERCHE MEDICO DENTAIRE AM INC.Inventor: Alain Methot
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Patent number: 9392940Abstract: The invention relates to a portable medical device for assistance to heart patients carrying an implanted pacemaker, which includes at least one electric energy accumulator for power supply, at least one electronic card provided with a first wireless communication unit for the reception of data sent by the pacemaker, and a processing unit suited to process the data received from the pacemaker. The device further includes an external casing suited to be grasped by the patient in order to bring it to the pacemaker's transmission field and provided with at least one light signal for communicating the data processed by the processing unit at least partially to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: MEDICO SPAInventor: Eugenio Snichelotto
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Publication number: 20160193428Abstract: Disclosed is an injection device for injecting a hypodermic syringe along an injection direction defining an injection axis and which comprises a housing for being positioned at the skin of a user, and a movable element movably arranged relative to the housing between a retracted position and an injection position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicant: Union Medico ApSInventor: Michael PERTHU
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Patent number: 9138168Abstract: A videorhinohygrometric measuring apparatus (1) for evaluating parameters associated to the expiratory flow outlet from the nostrils, comprising a camera (4) for acquiring the dynamic image of the condensation that the flow generates on a suitable collecting surface (21) and a processor (5) for the acquired image, operatively connected to the camera (4) and apt to output at least one of the above-mentioned entities.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: UNIVERSITA CAMPUS BIO-MEDICO DI ROMAInventors: Manuele Casale, Fabrizio Salvinelli, Roberto Setola, Paolo Soda, Valerio Cusimano
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Patent number: 9131833Abstract: A locomotion device and related methods for navigation into an intracorporeal cavity such as a gastrointestinal tract are described. The locomotion device is based upon rotating pinching organs, associated actuators, and transmission systems wherein the rotating pinching organs are placed side by side and rotate in an opposite direction in order to draw and retain a tissue portion and establish an anchoring point of the locomotion device onto the substratum.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: UNIVERSITA CAMPUS BIO-MEDICO DI ROMAInventors: Dino Accoto, Serena Passanisi
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Publication number: 20150238279Abstract: Disclosing light of dental restorative materials for a high speed handpiece setting and disclosing light device of dental restorative materials, comprising a light-emitting (1) based on the emission of ultraviolet light (2) through LED (3), capable of being installed on a high speed handpiece setting (4) associated to white light LED (3B), or a dedicated light-emitting device (5), which, when focusing the light beam on the tooth, evidences, through difference in fluorescence, restorative materials (6) from the original tooth structure (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: GNATUS EQUIPAMENTOS MÉDICO ODONTOLÓGICOS LTDAInventor: Valter Flavio Scalco
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Publication number: 20150223692Abstract: The invention relates to a portable medical device for assistance to heart patients carrying an implanted pacemaker, which includes at least one electric energy accumulator for power supply, at least one electronic card provided with a first wireless communication unit for the reception of data sent by the pacemaker, and a processing unit suited to process the data received from the pacemaker. The device further includes an external casing suited to be grasped by the patient in order to bring it to the pacemaker's transmission field and provided with at least one light signal for communicating the data processed by the processing unit at least partially to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: MEDICO SPAInventor: Eugenio Snichelotto
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Patent number: 8964935Abstract: An apparatus for tomosynthesis and/or mammography includes: an X-ray detector, for receiving and detecting X-rays in a first, detection plane; an X-ray source, which can be activated individually and is positioned to emit a corresponding X-ray beam towards the first, detection plane; a processing and control unit, for activating the X-ray source and receiving a signal relating to X-rays which passed through the breast and were detected by the detector to derive a radiographic image representative of the internal structure of the breast; a grille for removing diffuse radiation, interposed between the source and the detector to receive X-rays which passed through the breast. The grille including plates positioned opposite the chest of the patient when the breast is positioned in a positioning region, and which are angled to converge towards the same region proximal to the X-ray source.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: I.M.S. Internazionale Medico Scientifica S.r.l.Inventors: Achille Albanese, Bruno Toniolo, Sara Vecchio, Paolo Vignoli, Giovanni Borasi
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Patent number: 8608792Abstract: An endoprosthesis is disclosed for implantation at a bifurcation between a main vessel and at least two secondary vessels. The endoprosthesis includes first and second bodies. Each body includes a self-expanding and flexible structure having a proximal region, an intermediate region, and a distal region. The distal region terminates at a free end. The flexible structure defines a leg and a support member adjacent to the leg. The leg terminates at the free end of the distal region. The second body is positioned within the first body. The proximal region of the first body includes a free end configured for positioning within the main vessel. The leg of the first body is configured for positioning within a first secondary vessel. The leg of the second body is configured for positioning within a second secondary vessel.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Scitech Produtos Medicos LTDAInventors: Pierre G. Silveira, Luana Beatriz Pértile Dezanet, Luciano Almeida Fleury Curado, Thiago Semão Pires, Douglas José da Silva, Eduardo Jose Cordeiro
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Patent number: 8585644Abstract: A Peripheral Intravenous Safety Catheter with Quick, Painless Puncture System (PISCQPPS) and a cannula with a retractile needle mounted in a manually operated bellows mechanism to prevent re-use, avoid accidental perforation and ensure safe disposal. This PISCQPPS offers the advantages of reducing or eliminating pain; reducing the possibility of multiple perforation; reducing the need for experience and technical know-how in the matter of injection; being fitted with a safety system; and easy to use. The PISCQPPS consists of two sequential operating systems-namely, a painless insertion system that is located inside a case, consisting of a catheter, a catheter holder, a trigger guard, a trigger-guard holder, a catheter-holder tube, a cannula, a cannula holder, a spring, a filter holder, and a filter; along with a safety system inside whose case the cannula holder, the cannula and the bellows all operate at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Equipos Medicos Vizcarra, S.A.Inventors: Jose Maria Rodriguez Lelis, Jose Antonio Arellano Cabrera, Maria Teresa Lucas Jimenez, Alfredo Chalita Vizcarra, Hugo Solorzano Quiroz, Rocio Cassaigne Hernandez
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Publication number: 20130281843Abstract: An apparatus for carrying out an examination on the breast of a patient, comprising an analysis head provided with at least one radiation detection device, configured to receive and detect radiation on a detection plane and at least one X-ray source to emit a corresponding beam of X-rays towards said detection plane, said machine comprising: a first frame provided with floor support means; a second frame supporting the analysis head; a third frame connected to the first frame so that it can be moved from a horizontal position to a vertical position, and which supports the second frame; means for movement of the third frame from said horizontal position to said vertical position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: I.M.S. Internazionale Medico Scientifica S.r.l.Inventors: Bruno TONIOLO, Achille ALBANESE, Paolo VIGNALI
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Publication number: 20130150784Abstract: A Peripheral Intravenous Safety Catheter with Quick, Painless Puncture System (PISCQPPS) and a cannula with a retractile needle mounted in a manually operated bellows mechanism to prevent re-use, avoid accidental perforation and ensure safe disposal. This PISCQPPS offers the advantages of reducing or eliminating pain; reducing the possibility of multiple perforation; reducing the need for experience and technical know-how in the matter of injection; being fitted with a safety system; and easy to use. The PISCQPPS consists of two sequential operating systems - namely, a painless insertion system that is located inside a case, consisting of a catheter, a catheter holder, a trigger guard, a trigger-guard holder, a catheter-holder tube, a cannula, a cannula holder, a spring, a filter holder, and a filter; along with a safety system inside whose case the cannula holder, the cannula and the bellows all operate at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Equipos Medicos Vizcarra, S.A.Inventors: Jose Maria Rodriguez Lelis, Jose Antonio Arellano Cabrera, Maria Teresa Lucas Jimenez, Alfredo Chalita Vizcarra, Hugo Solorzano Quiroz, Rocio Cassaigne Hernandez
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Publication number: 20130125883Abstract: The present invention refers to a lung ventilation device fitted with a patient monitoring and surveillance graphical interface comprising technical and functional characteristics that can reduce the cognitive load of the medical staff members in environments whose monitored beds require safe and efficient surveillance, principally for the identification and detection of parameters that are monitored at distance. More particularly, the present invention comprises a graphical interface whose configuration allows visualization at distance and interpretation of the main parameters associated with the patient, as well as includes means for facilitating the detection of the occurrence of critical alarms, even by an operator away from the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: INTERMED EQUIPAMENTO MEDICO HOSPITALAR LTDA.Inventors: Jorge BONASSA, José Augusto CALVO LONARDONI, Orlando Luiz SANTARÉM DE ANDRADE
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Publication number: 20130085182Abstract: The present invention refers to 2-mercaptoethane sulfonate or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising it for epidural use in the treatment of lumbar pain.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: UNIVERSITA' CAMPUS BIO-MEDICO DI ROMAInventors: Massimiliano Carassiti, Felice Eugenio Agrò, Vincenzo Denaro, Alberto Corrado Di Martino