Abstract: An electrocardiography patch is provided. A pair of electrodes are exposed on a contact surface of a flexible backing. A circuit includes a pair of circuit traces and each circuit trace is electrically coupled to one of the electrodes in the pair. A plurality of electrical pads are positioned between the electrodes and above at least a portion of the circuit traces. A pair of the electrical pads interface with the electrodes. A pair of battery leads electrically interface a battery to another pair of the electrical pads.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide various examples of predicting potential current paths from an active electrode of a monopolar electrosurgery tool to a return electrode of the monopolar electrosurgery tool based on analyzing electrical properties of tissues inside a patient's body, and evaluating and eliminating tissue burn risks associated with the predicted current paths. In some embodiments, a current-path-prediction technique is used to predict a set of potential current paths from the active electrode to the return electrode for any given geometrical configuration of the two electrodes on the patient's body. These predicted current paths can then be pictorially displayed on a 3D scan of the patient's body or an endoscopic view of the patient's body and in relation to the display of any existing metal implant inside the patient's body, which allows for visualizing points of tissue burn risks inside the patient's body.

Abstract: A device for treating a surface with a dielectric harrier plasma, wherein the surface functions as a counterelectrode, has an electrically insulating housing and a housing head. A rotatable electrode connected to a high-voltage feed line is shielded by a dielectric and protrudes out of the housing head. The configuration has fundamentally unrestricted movement of the electrode over the surface to be treated in that the electrode has rotary bearing elements which are arranged in a center axis and a rotation axis is at an angle to the center axis.

Abstract: A process for heat treating biological tissue includes providing a plurality of energy emitters formed into an array. Treatment energy is generated from the plurality of emitters and applied to target tissue. The treatment energy has energy and application parameters selected so as to raise the target tissue temperature sufficiently to create a therapeutic effect while maintaining an average temperature of the target tissue over several minutes at or below a predetermined temperature so as not to destroy or permanently damage the target tissue.

Abstract: A biosensor includes an array of metal nanorods formed on a substrate. An electropolymerized conductor is formed over tops of a portion of the nanorods to form a reservoir between the electropolymerized conductor and the substrate. The electropolymerized conductor includes pores that open and close responsively to electrical signals applied to the nanorods. A dispensing material is loaded in the reservoir to be dispersed in accordance with open pores.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode harness and more particularly to an electrode harness with various features, which enhance the use and performance of the electrode harness. The present invention further relates to a method of taking biopotential measurements. The electrode harness and methods of the present invention allow for use with most applications where biopotential measurements are taken. The electrode harness can be used in ECG (or EKG), EEG, EMG, and other such biopotential measurement applications. Because of the versatility of various embodiments of the present invention, preferably the electrode harness can be adjusted for different applications or for application to various sized and shaped subjects. The electrode harness is further preferably part of a system, which includes either wireless or tethered bridges between the electrode harness and a monitor, and preferably includes various forms of processors for analyzing the biopotential signal.

Abstract: An electronic device having a housing and at least one male connection portion for detachably connecting the electronic device to a female snap. The male connection portion having a stud with a male head portion capable of fitting within a socket region of a snap. The male head portion having a terminal end which is the terminal end of the stud and a second end which separates the male head portion from a mid-portion, and an end portion opposite the male head portion. The end portion has a terminal end which is second terminal end of the stud. A mid-portion is between the male head portion and the end portion. The stud is in electrical contact with an electronic component of the electronic device, and the head portion has a centered cavity open at the terminal end of the male head portion.

Abstract: A heating/cooling therapy treatment pad system incorporates a plurality of therapy pads that can be coupled together by connectors and attachments to form an integrated therapy pad assembly. The thermal pads have pouches for receiving thermal inserts that may be heated or chilled. The thermal inserts may be cylindrical in shape and there may be thermal insert gaps, or spaces between the pouches to enable better conformability of the therapy pad to a person's body, such as around the neck. The heating/cooling therapy treatment pad system may include a neck therapy pad, spine therapy pad, head and face therapy pads, shoulder therapy pad, lumbar therapy pad, armpit thermal therapy pad and a thermal therapy pad vest. The system of pads interconnect to provide tailored thermal therapy to multiple areas of a user's body and may be used to effectuate rapid cooling and in particular for those suffering from heat exhaustion.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of nerve blockage, for example for treatment of obesity, heart failure, cardiovascular disease, muscle spasms, chronic pain, or urinary retention in a patient. The method comprises first heating a nerve above physiological temperature (e.g. 37° C. in a human), such as from 43° C. to 54° C. for a duration that leads to reversible nerve blockage as opposed to nerve damage. Second, reversible nerve blockage is produced by cooling the nerve below physiological temperature to a temperature in which reversible nerve blockage is achieved, for example from 15° C. to 30° C.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to apparatus and techniques for aligning and coupling a sensor device to a wearable patch. A shoe apparatus is coupled to the wearable patch. The sensor device is coupled to the shoe apparatus via one or more connectors of the shoe apparatus. As the sensor device is inserted into the shoe apparatus, features of the shoe apparatus enable alignment of the sensor device with the shoe apparatus and the one or more connectors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a physiological monitoring device. Some embodiments of the invention allow for long-term monitoring of physiological signals. Further embodiments may also allow for the monitoring of secondary signals such as motion.

Abstract: A temperature control system comprising a first peripheral fluid circuit for the passage of a first heat exchanger fluid. The first peripheral fluid circuit comprises a first fluid connection for fluidly connecting a first peripheral heat exchanger in series with a first peripheral-evaporator heat exchanger. There is also provided a first peripheral pump for pumping the first heat exchanger fluid around the first peripheral fluid circuit. There is also provided a first evaporator circuit for the passage of an evaporator heat exchanger fluid through the first peripheral-evaporator heat exchanger. The first evaporator circuit comprises a first evaporator pump for pumping the evaporator heat exchanger fluid around the first evaporator circuit. The first evaporator circuit is fluidly isolated from the first peripheral fluid circuit. The first peripheral-evaporator heat exchanger is configured to permit heat exchange between the heat exchanger fluids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a physiological recording electrode, and, more particularly, to an EEG (electroencephalography) recording electrode that can be used without the need for numerous steps in preparing the subject's skin and the electrode itself. The invention further relates to a surface feature or penetrator with a size and shape which that will not bend or break, which limits the depth of application, and/or anchors the electrode or other device during normal application; and a packaging system comprising a well and electrolytic fluid for maintaining a coating of said electrolytic fluid on the surface feature or penetrator.

Abstract: A medical system may include a shaft member and a structure physically coupled to the shaft member. A portion of the shaft member may be sized to be delivered through a bodily opening leading to a bodily cavity. The structure may include at least two flexible couplings, each flexible coupling extending transversely from an intermediate portion of a respective one of at least two elongate members of the structure. The flexible coupling extending transversely from the intermediate portion of a first one of the at least two elongate members forms at least a part of a first closed loop arranged to receive a portion of the flexible coupling of a second one of the at least two elongate members therethrough to limit a spacing between the intermediate portions of the first and the second ones of the at least two elongate members.

Abstract: A thermal control unit for controlling a patient's temperature includes a fluid outlet for delivering temperature-controlled fluid to a patient, a pump, first and second cooling units, and a controller that selectively enables and disables at least one of the cooling units based on one more factors, such as the temperature of the fluid. Alternatively or additionally, a variable speed fan is included in one or both of the cooling units that blows air over the condenser and the controller selectively controls the fan speed based on factors such as the temperature of the circulating fluid. The thermal control unit may be modified to accept a cartridge having its own cooling unit. When so modified, the controller communicates with a controller inside of the cartridge and coordinates control of the cartridge cooling unit and the cooling unit inside the thermal control unit that is external to the cartridge.

Abstract: A process for heat treating biological tissue includes repeatedly applying a pulsed energy to a target tissue over a period of time so as to controllably raise a temperature of the target tissue to create a therapeutic effect to the target tissue without destroying or permanently damaging the target tissue. After the first treatment is concluded the application of the pulsed energy to the target tissue is halted for an interval of time. Within a single treatment session a second treatment is performed on the target tissue after the interval of time by repeatedly reapplying the pulsed energy to the target tissue so as to controllably raise the temperature of the target tissue to therapeutically treat the target tissue without destroying or permanently damaging the target tissue.

Abstract: A motion artifact reduction apparatus and method of using a motion artifact reduction apparatus are provided. A general aspect of a motion artifact reduction apparatus includes at least one of a plurality of sensors and at least one sleeve body with a first end and a second end. The motion artifact reduction apparatus further includes a means for removably attaching the first end and the second end to each other and at least one sensor port disposed within the at least one sleeve body. The motion artifact reduction apparatus further includes an adhesive layer disposed around the sensor port, wherein the motion artifact of the at least one of a plurality of sensors may be reduced by attaching the first end and the second end of the sleeve body to each other and by the contact of the adhesive layer to the user's body at a desirable location.

Abstract: A modular multi-electrode structure for use with an electrophysiology device includes a plurality of interconnected, non-conductive, tubular substrates. Each non-conductive, tubular substrate includes an outer surface and a conductor disposed on the outer surface, as well as at least one signal conductor extending along a length of the interconnected plurality of non-conductive tubular substrates. The conductor disposed on the outer surface of each non-conductive tubular substrate is in electrical communication with the at least one signal conductor. In some embodiments, the plurality of non-conductive tubular substrates includes a plurality of non-conductive polymeric substrates. In alternative embodiments, the plurality of non-conductive tubular substrates includes a plurality of non-conductive, unitary molded cylinders.

Abstract: A modular therapy system for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first modular member and a second modular member. The first modular member comprises a heat transfer device adapted to transfer heat between the device and the portion of the animate body. The second modular member includes a pouch adapted to receive the first modular member. The second modular member can be wrapped around the animate body portion with the first modular member positioned therein. In various embodiments, the apparatus includes a third modular member having a pouch adapted to receive the first modular member. The third modular member is configured for wrapping to a different sized animate body or different portion of the body than the second modular member. The third modular member may have a different shape or size than the second modular member.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present application provides a swallowable capsule comprising pseudo conductive high-electron-mobility transistors (PC-HEMTs), and its use in an intestinal and gut diagnostics and gut motility monitoring.