Abstract: A constructive system regarding a capacitance electric voltage sensor comprises a source electrode (110, 210), a shielding tubular body (120, 220), an electric field sensor (130, 230) and a mass of dielectric insulating material (140, 240). The electric field sensor (130, 230) comprises at least one first inner sheet (131, 231) and a second outer sheet (132, 232) superimposed and joined together, wherein said first inner sheet (131, 231) is made by means of a conductive metal material, wherein said second outer sheet (132, 232) is made by means of an electrically insulating material, and wherein said second outer sheet (132, 232) made of insulating material is constrained with respect to the inner face (124, 224) of the shielding tubular element (120, 220).

Abstract: A capacitive sensor to sense an electric field has a shield tube that extends axially along its own axis and has a first open end, an electric field sensor positioned within the shield tube, a source electrode, and a mass of dielectric insulating material positioned within the shield tube and around the shield tube. The shield tube is formed by a jacket having a plurality of first through openings that each have an area comprised between a minimum of 0.1 mm2 and a maximum of 3 mm2.

Abstract: A feedthrough insulator is characterized by the fact to comprises: >-a central rod (10) which extends longitudinally with respect its longitudinal axis (10y); >-a sleeve (20) positioned coaxial around said rod of connection (10) with the respective circular shell (21) radially spaced (D-21) with respect to the central rod (10); >-a sensor (30) of electric field and/or of magnetic field, positioned in proximity of the inner surface (22) of said shell (21) of the sieeve (20); and >-a carrying body (40) formed by dielectric material able to contain and to embed said central rod (10), said sieeve (20) and said sensor (30) of electrical field and/or of magnetic field.

Abstract: A feedthrough insulator is characterized by the fact to comprises:>-a central rod (10) which extends longitudinally with respect its longitudinal axis (10y);>-a sleeve (20) positioned coaxial around said rod of connection (10) with the respective circular shell (21) radially spaced (D-21) with respect to the central rod (10);>-a sensor (30) of electric field and/or of magnetic field, positioned in proximity of the inner surface (22) of said shell (21) of the sleeve (20); and>-a carrying body (40) formed by dielectric material able to contain and to embed said central rod (10), said sleeve (20) and said sensor (30) of electrical field and/or of magnetic field.

Abstract: A capacitive sensor for detecting an electrical field generated by a live conductor comprises a source electrode (10), a screen element (20) and an electrical field sensor (30). Said source electrode (10) has a proximal portion (11) connected to the conductor (A) and a distal portion (12) placed inside the screen element (20). The electrical field sensor (30) is placed inside said screen element (20), and faces and is spaced apart from the distal portion (12) of said source electrode (10), in order to detect the electrical field emitted by said source electrode (10).

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for noninvasively estimating a blood pressure are provided. A bandpass filter is applied to a second heart sound (S2) component to generate a filtered S2 component. The bandpass filter has a lower cutoff frequency greater than a maximum frequency of the S2 component. The maximum frequency of the S2 component is estimated using the filtered S2 component, a predetermined relationship is applied between the estimated maximum frequency and blood pressure to generate a blood pressure estimate and the blood pressure estimate is displayed.

Abstract: A kit for packing and supporting the nasal cavities after surgical procedures performed on the nose having two inflatable non-elastomeric balloons (6?, 6?) and inflation port arrangement (27) arranged so that, in use, each balloon (6?, 6?) can be located in a nasal cavity and inflated.

Abstract: A capacitive sensor for detecting an electrical field generated by a live conductor comprises a source electrode (10), a screen element (20) and an electrical field sensor (30). Said source electrode (10) has a proximal portion (11) connected to the conductor (A) and a distal portion (12) placed inside the screen element (20). The electrical field sensor (30) is placed inside said screen element (20), and faces and is spaced apart from the distal portion (12) of said source electrode (10), in order to detect the electrical field emitted by said source electrode (10).

Abstract: A kit for packing and supporting the nasal cavities after surgical procedures performed on the nose comprising two inflatable non-elastomeric balloons (6?, 6?) and inflation means (27) arranged so that, in use, each balloon (6?, 6?) can be located in a nasal cavity and inflated.

Abstract: A kit for packing and supporting the nasal cavities after surgical procedures performed on the nose comprising two inflatable non-elastomeric balloons (6?, 6?) and inflation means (27) arranged so that, in use, each balloon (6?, 6?) can be located in a nasal cavity and inflated.

Abstract: An anchor to attach a tissue/suture-material (T) into a bone (200) comprises a structure having a proximal summit (20) from which depart two prongs (30, 40) having the distal ends (31, 41) free, in which said anchor (10, 110, 210, 310, 410) can assume at least two operative configurations: a first “open” configuration wherein the distal ends (31, 41) of the prongs (30, 40) are positioned spaced from one another; and a second “closed” configuration wherein the distal ends (31, 41) of the prongs (30, 40) are positioned close to one another.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for noninvasively estimating a blood pressure are provided. A bandpass filter is applied to a second heart sound (S2) component to generate a filtered S2 component. The bandpass filter has a lower cutoff frequency greater than a maximum frequency of the S2 component. The maximum frequency of the S2 component is estimated using the filtered S2 component, a predetermined relationship is applied between the estimated maximum frequency and blood pressure to generate a blood pressure estimate and the blood pressure estimate is displayed.

Abstract: Bleeding is controlled on an inner surface of a body cavity by inserting into the cavity an expandable balloon which is covered by a hemostatic shroud, expanding the balloon, and compressing the shroud against the site of bleeding. The balloon may be disposed around a central tube to supply inflation medium. The tip of the device is soft to aid with insertion. The invention includes the corresponding devices and systems for such control of bleeding within a body cavity or passageway, as well as a method of making the devices.

Abstract: A device, system, and method for attaching soft tissue to bone is provided. The system includes an anchoring device and delivery device which allow a surgeon to achieve two different objectives during reattachment of tissue to bone. The system allows grasping and manipulation of the tissue to achieve proper location and tension on the tissue, and also attachment of the tissue to the bone after the desired location and tension are achieved. The anchoring device comprises a base, means for anchoring the device in bone, and at least two tissue grabbing members. Also included is a method of using the system to reattach soft tissue to bone.

Abstract: Materials, methods and apparatus for treating a body cavity. The present invention relates to materials, methods and apparatus for treating a body cavity or passageway. In particular, the invention relates to materials, methods and apparatus for treating a body cavity which has been subjected to some sort of trauma, such as surgery, resulting in a wound surface. The apparatus preferably comprises a two syringe sterilised package. One of the syringes contains CMC yarn which is converted to a CMC gel composition by mixing with water. The second syringe is used to measure water and mix it with the CMC yarn when connected to the yarn-containing syringe. When mixed, the CMC gel composition can be applied to a body cavity.

Abstract: Bleeding is controlled on an inner surface of a body cavity by inserting into the cavity an expandable balloon which is covered by a hemostatic shroud, expanding the balloon, and compressing the shroud against the site of bleeding. The balloon may be disposed around a central tube to supply inflation medium. The tip of the device is soft to aid with insertion. The invention includes the corresponding devices and systems for such control of bleeding within a body cavity or passageway, as well as a method of making the devices.

Abstract: A device, system, and method for attaching soft tissue to bone is provided. The system includes an anchoring device and delivery device which allow a surgeon to achieve two different objectives during reattachment of tissue to bone. The system allows grasping and manipulation of the tissue to achieve proper location and tension on the tissue, and also attachment of the tissue to the bone after the desired location and tension are achieved. The anchoring device comprises a base, and at least two tissue grabbing members, and a core. Also included is a method of using the system to reattach soft tissue to bone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biopsy device having the ability to adjust the size of the sample to be removed. The biopsy device includes biopsy needle assembly and cannula insertion guide co-axially aligned therewith such that longitudinal adjustment of the cannula insertion guide likewise adjusts the exposure of the stylet and cutting edge of the biopsy needle assembly thereby changing the size of the resulting sample. A longitudinal adjusting element is positioned between and connects the cannula insertion guide and housing of the device. The invention is particularly useful in biopsy procedures where improved control over sample size and cutting stroke are desirable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to haemostatic device suitable for use in a body cavity or vessel, comprising a haemostatic fabric and a mechanical means for outwardly expanding the fabric against the inner wall of the cavity or vessel. The invention also relates to methods for preparing a device of the invention for introduction into a body cavity or vessel and methods for reducing bleeding in a body cavity or vessel using a device of the invention.

Abstract: A surgical instrument in the form of a biopsy needle for removing tissue samples from a patient. The device has means for preloading to excise tissue samples of a preselected one of many possible tissue sample sizes. After preloading, the procedure is easily accomplished using a single hand. The tip is rendered less traumatic by positioning the distal end of the tissue sample notch relatively close to the very distal tip of the stylet. This is accomplished by grinding the distal tip of the stylet into an elliptical shape in a plane having a lateral projection which is away from the distal end of the tissue sample notch.