Patents Examined by David Joseph Fernandez-Fidalgo
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Patent number: 10849517Abstract: A monitoring system may include a processor and display system for displaying results from the monitoring. A user may be in a sterile field away from the processor and display system and selected input devices. A controller may be physically connected to the monitoring system from the sterile field to allow the user to control the monitoring system.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.Inventors: Matthew L. Cantwell, Wenjeng Li, Kevin L. McFarlin, Anirudhan Narasimhan
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Patent number: 10820835Abstract: Systems and methods for anatomical alignment are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the systems and methods can provide accurate and continuous intraoperative validation of anatomical alignment, e.g., of the spine, hips, pelvis, and/or shoulders. An exemplary system can include a sensor and marker arrangement for measuring coronal imbalance. Another exemplary system can include a sensor and marker arrangement for shoulder or pelvic leveling. Yet another exemplary system can include a mechanical frame for establishing a simulated ground plane and projecting a plumb line from the simulated ground plane.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Saurav V. Gupta, Mark Hall, Roman Lomeli, Douglas Raymond
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Patent number: 10791942Abstract: A pulse wave analyzing apparatus comprises an acquiring section (11) which acquires a pulse wave that is non-invasively measured, and an analyzer (12) which calculates data on the frequency axis by using the pulse wave, and which obtains the index value of the respiratory-induced variation based on the calculated data on the frequency axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2015Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignees: HIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY, NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATIONInventors: Masashi Kawamoto, Noboru Saeki, Ryuji Nakamura, Teiji Ukawa, Tsuneo Takayanagi, Haruka Morimoto
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Patent number: 10779803Abstract: A minimally invasive system comprises an elongate instrument that includes a flexible proximal portion, a rigid distal portion, and a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the elongate instrument. The lumen defines a longitudinal axis of the elongate instrument. The flexible proximal portion is fixedly coupled to the rigid distal portion. The system further comprises a stylet slidably disposed within the elongate instrument. The stylet includes a flexible body fixedly coupled to a steerable portion and includes a sensor. The stylet is movable within the elongate instrument between a retracted condition and an extended configuration. A plurality of actuation cables extend through the stylet and terminate in the steerable portion, which comprises a bend-resistive section and a bendable section. The bendable section includes a plurality of articulable segments linked by the actuation cables and includes a plurality of joint pivots disposed between adjacent articulable segments.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Giuseppe Maria Prisco, Massimiliano Simi
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Patent number: 10743846Abstract: Sample collection apparatus and methods of sample collection are provided, for example saliva collection apparatus and methods of saliva collection. Said apparatus conveniently comprises a filter assembly and an interface for delivering material from the apparatus to an assay unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: NEPESMO LIMITEDInventors: Monica Silverstone Spiteri, Neil Patel
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Patent number: 10743777Abstract: Disclosed embodiments pertain to cardiovascular parameter (e.g. heart rate) measurements when motion is present. Biometric sensor signal measurements may be obtained based on cardiovascular parameters of a user; and motion sensor signal measurements may be obtained based on user motion. An activity type may be determined based on the motion sensor signals. For example, when non-motion related frequencies in a frequency domain representation of the biometric sensor signal are obscured by user motion, an activity type may be determined based on the motion sensor signals. Further, based on the activity type, for each cardiovascular parameter (e.g. heart rate), a corresponding likely cardiovascular parameter value (e.g. a likely heart rate) may be determined. A corresponding fundamental frequency associated with the biometric sensor signal may then be determined for each cardiovascular parameter based on the motion sensor signal measurements and the corresponding likely cardiovascular parameter value.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Russel Martin, Shashank Narayanan, Hithesh Reddivari, Vidyut Naware, Igor Tchertkov, Joseph Czompo
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Patent number: 10736577Abstract: A state of progression in an individual of a disease or treatment having motion symptoms is determined. A time series of accelerometer data is obtained from an accelerometer worn on an extremity of the person, over an extended period during everyday activities of the person. The accelerometer data is processed to produce a plurality of measures of kinetic state of the individual at a respective plurality of times throughout the extended period, each measure of kinetic state comprising at least one of: a measure for bradykinesia, and a measure for dyskinesia. A measure of dispersion of the measures of kinetic state is determined. An output is generated, indicating that motion symptoms are at an initial stage if the measure of dispersion is less than a threshold, or indicating that motion symptoms are at an advanced stage if the measure of dispersion is greater than the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: GLOBAL KINETICS PTY LTDInventor: Malcolm Kenneth Horne
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Patent number: 10729865Abstract: A device, for the pressure-supported or pressure-controlled ventilation of a patient with reduced spontaneous breathing, has a ventilator unit to supply a breathing air flow composed of cyclical ventilation strokes and a control unit generating a control signal to set a pressure and/or a volume flow of the breathing air flow. An EMG unit generates an EMG signal, which may be used as a basis for generating the control signal as a function of a breath of the patient. A unit for analyzing an EMG signal is provided, which analyzes at least one EMG signal recorded during an already concluded breath of the patient. The control unit is configured such that the ventilator unit control signal can be generated, at least at times, by taking into account the analysis of the EMG signal recorded during an already concluded breath of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: DRÄGERWERK AG & CO. KGAAInventors: Ernst Bahns, Marcus Eger
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Patent number: 10729372Abstract: The invention provides a sensor assembly embeddable within an oral appliance comprising a sensing means; and a data processing means coupled to the sensing means for processing data obtained by the sensing means; wherein the sensing means and the data processing means are sealed within a deformable layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: The Provost, Fellows, Foundation Scholars & The Other Members of Board, of the College of the Holy & Undiv. Trinity of Queen Elizabeth, Near DublinInventors: Padraig Martin McAuliffe, James Joseph Doyle, Ramesh Babu Padamati, Dermot Joseph Sullivan, Paul Phillips, Brian Christopher O'Connell
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Patent number: 10722163Abstract: Methods, devices, systems and kits for obtaining blood samples are provided. Devices include a cuff, a pressure source, and a timing mechanism. Devices may further include one or more of a: warming mechanism, lancing mechanism; automated sample collection device, automated sample analysis device, and communication unit. Systems include such a device, and may include sample collection, sample analysis, or communication devices. Methods include placing a cuff on a digit of a subject, inflating the cuff, and obtaining a small volume blood sample. Methods may further include warming a digit; lancing a digit; pulsing the cuff; and providing a signal indicating the end of the sample collection time period. Kits may include a device, a sample collection vessel, and may include a disposable for use in sample collection. These methods, devices, systems and kits for obtaining blood samples may be used to easily, reliably, and consistently obtain blood samples from subjects.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Labrador Diagnostics LLCInventors: Patricia McHale, William Westrick
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Patent number: 10709369Abstract: A needle assembly comprising a housing, a first needle hub provided by the housing, a first hollow needle portion mounted to the first needle hub and extending from the first needle hub in a distal direction. A second needle hub is provided by the housing. A second hollow needle portion is mounted to the second needle hub and extends from the second needle hub in a proximal direction, opposite to the distal direction, wherein a hollow flashback chamber is arranged within the housing between the first needle portion and the second needle portion. The flashback chamber communicates with the inner lumen provided within the first and second hollow needle portion and is connected to the atmosphere by a passage and wherein a filter is provided within the passage, which is designed such that it is permeable for air to pour out of the flashback chamber into the atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: POLY MEDICURE LIMITEDInventor: Rishi Baid
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Patent number: 10702251Abstract: A cryogenic biopsy device is configured to provide tissue samples that are partially frozen and partially non-frozen. This enables histopathology analysis of the intact non-frozen part of the tissue sample and assessment of the in-vivo biomolecular state of the tissue that is stabilized and maintained in the frozen part of the sample. The device of the present invention may be used in rigid instruments and in flexible devices, such as endoscopes, for example, and may be suitable for single use or multiple use.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: ROBIN MEDICAL INC.Inventor: Erez Nevo
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Patent number: 10688286Abstract: Provided herein are devices and methods for securing surgical guide wires. In particular, provided herein are devices for securing radiologically located guide wires prior to surgery (e.g., lumpectomy).Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: SECURE SURGICAL INCInventor: David J. Hetzel
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Patent number: 10687791Abstract: A biopsy device includes a cannula that defines a tissue chamber configured to receive a tissue sample from a patient. A pressure chamber includes a body having a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end has an inlet coupled in fluid communication with the cannula. The body has a first recessed area proximate the proximal end, wherein the first recessed area is configured to release positive pressure within the pressure chamber. The body has a second recessed area proximate the distal end, wherein the second recessed area is configured to release negative pressure within the pressure chamber. A piston is movably received in the body and configured to move over the first recessed area to release the positive pressure and configured to move over the second recessed area to release the negative pressure.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Jason Seiger, Rafal Chudzik, Angela Jensen, Glen Lazok
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Patent number: 10674961Abstract: A device includes a digit probe, a plurality of optical elements, a processor, and a communication module. The digit probe has an interior surface and has an exterior surface. The interior surface is configured to engage a digit and the exterior surface is configured to engage a tissue site associated with the digit. The plurality of optical elements is coupled to at least one of the interior surface and the exterior surface. The plurality of optical elements includes at least one emitter and includes at least one detector. The processor is coupled to the plurality of optical elements. The processor is configured to generate a measure of arterial oxygenation corresponding to the digit and configured to generate a measure of regional oxygenation corresponding to the tissue site. The communication module is coupled to the processor. The communication module is configured to communicate the measure of arterial oxygenation and regional oxygenation with a remote device.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Nonin Medical, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Prior, Gregory J. Rausch, Marcus A. Kramer
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Patent number: 10660558Abstract: Systems and methods facilitating objective evaluations of subjects to facilitate detecting clinically relevant changes in balance are provided. The system includes a portable balance board with a sensor in each of four feet for detecting downward force. Each sensor is communicatively coupled to a circuit board with a wired or wireless communication capability. A subject stands on the balance board and each sensor sends a signal to the circuit board, which communicates the four signals to a companion device that uses the signals to calculate the center of pressure (“COP”) of the subject over time. The subject can perform the BESS test and the resulting COP data is used to calculate a field path length for the subject. The field path length is compared to a previously determined baseline path length for the subject to detect any clinically relevant change in balance of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventor: Daniel J. Goble
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Patent number: 10660517Abstract: A computer-implemented method for estimating an age of a target individual includes obtaining information of eye movement of the target individual, analyzing the information of the eye movement to extract a feature of the eye movement, and estimating the age of the target individual using the feature of the eye movement.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2016Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Yasunori Yamada
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Patent number: 10653326Abstract: Methods and systems are described for detecting the likelihood of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in an infant using electrocardiogram and photoplethysmographic pulse signals obtained from the upper body and foot of the infant.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2015Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignees: The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Jerusalem College of TechnologyInventors: Robert Koppel, Meir Nitzan
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Patent number: 10646125Abstract: A biological information measurement apparatus includes a biological sensor and an insertion portion, and the biological sensor is disposed at a position opposite the concha when the insertion portion is inserted in the external ear canal.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: KYOCERA CorporationInventors: Mizuho Hidaka, Norikazu Morioka, Asao Hirano
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Patent number: 10595751Abstract: A method includes obtaining test data during a plurality of joint tests, the test data being indicative of respective motion during each test, each test being implemented by a robotic testing apparatus that applies, during each test, a respective force oriented in a respective plane. Respective primary data indicative of respective movement in a respective degree of freedom disposed within the respective plane for each test is generated based on the test data. Secondary data indicative of concomitant movement during a first test of the plurality of tests is generated based on the test data, the concomitant movement being in a secondary degree of freedom other than the respective degree of freedom disposed within the respective plane for the first test, the concomitant movement arising from the respective applied force. A joint condition is determined based on the primary data for each test and the secondary data.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: RoboDiagnostics LLCInventors: Thomas P. Branch, Shaun K. Stinton, T. Christopher Madden, Nathaniel K. deJarnette