Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a physiological condition in a person, comprising input means for receiving at least two physiological parameters, processing means for determining, from the received physiological parameters, a result signal indicative of the presence or onset of said physiological condition, and output means for generating an output indicative of the result signal. The apparatus further comprises storage means for storing a look-up table comprising a plurality of entries, each entry corresponding to a pre-calculated probability of the presence or onset of said physiological condition, the pre-calculated probabilities being determined by means of a mathematical process from previously monitored physiological parameters; and the processing means is adapted to process the received at least two physiological parameters to identify one of the plurality of entries of the look-up table, and to determine said result signal from the identified entry of the look-up table.

Abstract: A watercraft includes a deck and no more than two flettner rotors having a height to diameter ratio of less than five. At least one of the flettner rotors is elevated above the deck such that individuals on the deck can walk underneath the flettner rotor. A portion of a footprint of at least one of the flettner rotors is suspended over an edge of the deck.

Abstract: A system and method of supplying 240 volt charging for an electric vehicle, while also allowing for 120 volt electrical devices to be used in the area, includes a charging station having a 240 volt input, a 240 volt electric vehicle charge plug electrically connected to the 240 volt input, a 240 volt to 120 volt step down transformer, a 240 volt side of the step down transformer electrically connected to the 240 volt input, and a 120 volt power outlet electrically connected to a 120 volt side of the step down transformer. The charging station is electrically connected to a 240 volt circuit that has been converted from a 120 volt circuit that has previously existed in the area.

Abstract: Solid pharmaceutical compositions for parenteral injection comprising a binder and at least one therapeutic agent. The pharmaceutical composition has the strength to be injected directly with the need of using cannulas or the like.

Abstract: A skin retention device 10 for a medical jet-injection unit 20 comprises a contact face provided with adhesive 12 in the area surrounding and close to the injection opening(s) 11 of the nozzle 21 which ensures god contact between the nozzle 21 and the skin 30 of a subject in the area chosen for an injection. Consequently the injection force can be lowered dramatically. In case of two-stage jet-injections, the initial injection force can be lowered because the skin retention close to the injection point significantly reduces the energy consuming elastic expansion of the skin 30 in the injection area, and the second injection force can be lowered because of the high degree of fixed positioning of the injection opening of the nozzle 21 relative to the injection channel in the skin 30 made during the initial injection stage. Thus a high degree of injection safety is achieved, minimizing the risk of whet shots, while skin lift and lower injection force decreases the risk of damage of the underlying tissue.

Abstract: A plug-in hybrid vehicle drive system, including an internal combustion engine for driving one or more wheels of a vehicle, at least one on-wheel electrically powered motor, the motor coupled to a speed reduction mechanism, the speed reduction mechanism coupled to a vehicle wheel for driving at least one wheel of the vehicle, a battery located in the vehicle and connected to the at least one on-wheel motor for supplying power to the on-wheel motor, a battery charger including an AC/DC power converter, and an AC outlet connector in communication with the battery charger for receiving power from an external source.

Abstract: This invention relates to a doser comprising a syringe (2) with a needle (3) which extends beyond the doser (1), which comprises an engagement face (4) in the vicinity of the needle so that the engagement face rests against the surface of the tissue into which the needle is inserted. Detector means (5) are provided on said engagement face to sample signals on the skin of the patient. The invention further provides means (13) for receiving external information related to health monitoring of a patient. This provides a doser that may record heart rate, EKG, BGM and hypo-alarm administered medicine. The doser may further be arranged to calculate an appropriate dose of medication on the basis of a number of acquired inputs.

Abstract: This invention relates to a safety system for an electrically driven medical delivery device for delivering a dose of medication, wherein the safety system is configured for preventing delivery of an erroneous dose of the medicament and comprising detector means for registering mechanical movement, the system comprising at least two detector means (10, 11) for detecting a mechanical parameter and for emitting signals to control circuits (14, 15) configured for controlling the rower supply to driving means (12) for the delivery device. Further, this invention relates to a computer-readable medium comprising a program for controlling a delivery device etc. This allows providing a system that works very quickly, accurately and reliable as to preventing an erroneous dose of medication.

Abstract: A sealing membrane 20 on a nozzle 10 for a jet injection device is adapted to seal off the nozzle orifice 12 by having a sealing rim 22 surrounding the nozzle orifice 12, which ensures a distinct closure of the nozzle orifice 12 to protect the nozzle geometry against damage and dirt and to protect the drug 30 contained in the cartridge 10 against contamination. The sealing rim 22 can narrowly enclose the nozzle orifice 12, or in case an adhesive 14 is applied to the nozzle face to ensure skin retention during injection, the sealing rim 22 can run in the middle of the adhesive covered area or entirely outside the adhesive covered area to protect the adhesive as well. A third sealing member 23 can also be provided to give a third distinct closure assurance in case the primary and secondary sealing membrane 20 is damaged. The third sealing member 23 can be one or more plug(s) adapted to press fit inside the nozzle orifice.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a method, system and program product that can be used for self-management of any chronic disease. The invention involves the use of a device to enter patient's disease related data. Based on this data patient's habits are detected and presented in a graphical format. The user also has the option of setting up a reminder based on the detected habits.

Abstract: A plug-in hybrid vehicle drive system, including an internal combustion engine for driving one or more wheels of an automobile, at least one on-wheel electrically powered motor for driving at least one wheel of the automobile, each on-wheel motor including a stator fixed outboard of the at least one wheel and a rotor mounted to an exterior face of the at least one wheel, a battery located in the automobile and connected to the at least one on-wheel motor for supplying power to the on-wheel motor, a battery charger including an AC/DC power converter, and an AC outlet connector in communication with the battery charger for receiving power from an external source.

Abstract: A method of self treating a disease, such as diabetes, includes collecting in one or more databases data representing values of parameters that related to the self treatment. The data is processed to provide a plurality of alternate choices between two or more actions that may be taken and a corresponding value for each action is calculated. A computerized system may be employed to perform the above method and the system may include a computer readable medium for executing the method.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device comprising a display for displaying graphics, text and/or combinations thereof, a processor (230) that is interfaced with said display, wherein the processor is configured to cause the display to display in a diagram, which diagram comprises a time axis indicating time relative to a habitual meal of a diabetic patient and a second axis on which units of blood glucose values are indicated, the following items: a) an indication at the point of time of the habitual meal, b) a mean or a median value of pre meal blood glucose values and/or d) a set of pre meal blood glucose measurements, and c) a mean or a median value of post meal blood glucose values, and/or e) a set of post meal blood glucose measurements. It is an advantage that said displayed items can be used as a dialogue tool between the diabetic patient and a health care personal. Furthermore, said displayed items on the device can be used as an aid in self management of diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transfer device for transferring medicament from a medicament container to a syringe with a needle. The transfer device is arranged for transferring accurate dosages of insulin, growth hormone or other medicaments. The accuracy is ensured by the device comprising means for mounting a syringe to the device, the needle piercing a sealing of the device. Opposite the sealing a piston is arranged, said piston being non-releasable engaged with the piston driver during transfer of the medicament. Thereby the piston is not erroneously drawn from the piston driver, which would otherwise lead to incorrect dosing. Furthermore, the device comprises dosing means including the piston driver.

Abstract: This invention relates to a doser comprising a syringe (2) with a needle (3) which extends beyond the doser (1), which comprises an engagement face (4) in the vicinity of the needle so that the engagement face rests against the surface of the tissue into which the needle is inserted. Detector means (5) are provided on said engagement face to sample signals on the skin of the patient, said means being arranged for providing heart rate signals. The invention further provides means (13) for receiving information related to health monitoring of a patient.

Abstract: This invention relates to an system for self treatment. The system consists of several portable modules where one of the modules is designated as a master module. The master module controls, supervises and monitors all the mutual information and data exchange between itself and the rest of the modules. The modules can e.g. consist of a BGM, a doser and a storage container. The modules may be able to generate and store data which is transmitted to the master module if it is within range. If the master module is not within range, the data is kept locally in the module until the master module is available. The master module can send the data to an external unit like a computer or database for further processing. A physician or an expert care-team can access the data in the database and give guidance to the patient on the basis of these processed data. This processing could also be done automatically by utilization of an expert system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a pharmaceutical composition directly in a packaging material, a moulded packaging material comprising the pharmaceutical composition, a cassette comprising the packaging material, as well as a method of administering a dosage of the pharmaceutical composition for example directly from the packaging material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a safety system for an electrically driven medical delivery device for delivering a dose of medication, wherein the safety system is configured for preventing delivery of an erroneous dose of the medicament and comprising detector means for registering mechanical movement, the system comprising at least two detector means (10, 11) for detecting a mechanical parameter and for emitting signals to control circuits (14, 15) configured for controlling the power supply to driving means (12) for the delivery device. Further, this invention relates to a computer-readable medium comprising a program for controlling a delivery device etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a system for producing an elongated drug formulation being suitable for being injected through the skin of a patient with-out the use of a needle or a cannula. The drug formulation is produced by compressing a drug granulate in cavity of a system comprising a roller and a surface, wherein the roller roles over the surface thereby comprising the granulate to the formulation.

Abstract: A method of self treating a disease, such as diabetes, includes collecting in one or more databases data representing values of parameters that related to the self treatment. The data is processed to provide a plurality of alternate choices between two or more actions that may be taken and a corresponding value for each action is calculated. A computerized system may be employed to perform the above method and the system may include a computer readable medium for executing the method.