Patents Issued in September 15, 2016
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Publication number: 20160263348Abstract: A bi-directional catheter with nearly double the throw in its catheter tip deflection defines a puller wire travel path having a U-turn a pulley which minimizes the offset angle between the puller wire and the longitudinal axis of the control handle while maximizing the travel distance of that puller wire for any given distance traveled by the pulley drawing the puller wire. In particular, the control handle of the catheter which includes a steering assembly having a lever arm carrying a pair of pulleys for drawing corresponding puller wires to deflect the tip section of the catheter. The pulleys are rotatably mounted on opposing portions of the lever arm such that one pulley is moved distally as the other pulley is moved proximally when the lever arm is rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Thomas V. Selkee
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Publication number: 20160263349Abstract: A device for stabilizing a patient catheter includes a medical valve and a male luer connector for connection to a catheter. The medical valve has an open mode that permits fluid flow through the valve and a closed mode that prevents fluid through the valve. The medical valve also includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet. The device also includes a docking pod that has an internal fluid path. The docking pod is fluidly connected to the male luer connector, and secured to the patient via a docking pod adhesive layer that is at least partially located beneath at least a portion of the docking pod. The device also includes an adherent substrate having a first film layer and a second film layer that at least partially define a fluid pathway extending through the adherent substrate and fluidly connecting the outlet of the medical valve and the docking pod.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Luis Maseda, Todd M. Chelak, Nicholas Dennis, Ian Kimball
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Publication number: 20160263350Abstract: A camera system (1) for monitoring the inside of a body (1), includes: a camera support tube (13) of which one end part (13a) is inserted into the body; a camera unit (11) which joins with the support tube inside the body; a camera side cable (12) which is connected to the camera unit, and is drawn out toward the outside of the body through the camera support tube; a control system (3) which includes at least a display (18); and a string-like member (38) which directly or indirectly fixes the camera support tube to the body surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kei URAKAWA, Toshihisa GOTOH, Tsuguhisa INOUE, Kishoh TAKAMATSU, Hitoshi AOKI
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Publication number: 20160263351Abstract: A multilayered wound dressing which is two-dimensional and has a peripheral edge is provided that includes at least one hydrophobic antimicrobial layer, at least one absorbent layer which includes a water-containing hydrogel, and a covering layer. Starting from the edge of the wound dressing, at least one incision is formed, which partially separates the wound dressing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Patrick Schütz, Bettina Schultz
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Publication number: 20160263352Abstract: A catheter system and method of use for re-establishing venous access near an occluded vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: John Gurley
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Publication number: 20160263353Abstract: A needle guard assembly having a resilient arm extending from a base. In one implementation the needle guard has an elongate containment member that rides with the resilient arm and is co-operable with the resilient arm to effectuate a covering of the entire distal tip of the needle upon the needle being retracted into the elongate containment member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Thomas C. Kuracina, Tim L. Kitchen
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Publication number: 20160263354Abstract: A hybrid wire guide is comprised of a distal segment of nitinol wire welded to a proximal segment of stainless steel wire. The stainless steel wire includes a flex transition segment that terminates at the weld, and defines a plurality of flexibility enhancing voids distributed in a pattern along a centerline so that a flexibility of the flex transition segment changes toward a match of a flexibility of the nitinol wire over a tracking segment that extends distally from the weld. The respective shapes of the flexibility enhancing voids change responsive to the flexure of the flex transition segment away from a straight configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Nathaniel Irwin, James C. Elsesser, Logan Cage, Thomas Kay, JR., James C. Merk
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Publication number: 20160263355Abstract: A balloon catheter comprises a balloon, an outer tube connected to a proximal end of the balloon, an inner tube disposed inside the outer tube and having a distal end attached to a distal end of the balloon, a protruded-depressed portion formed on an outer periphery of the inner tube, and a core wire disposed between the outer tube and the inner tube. The core wire has a bulged portion sandwiched between the outer tube and a depressed portion of the protruded-depressed portion. The balloon catheter can transmit a force from the core wire to both the outer tube and the inner tube regardless of whether the force is generated by pushing or pulling a proximal end portion of the balloon catheter. Additionally, the core wire can move appropriately to maintain the flexibility of the balloon catheter even when the balloon catheter bends.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Takeharu KATSURADA, Takeshi MOGI
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Publication number: 20160263356Abstract: The disclosed device, systems and methods relate to a novel catheter, system and methods. The various catheter implementations are for use in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other medical or surgical conditions that require emergency restoration of cerebral and cardiac blood supply. The catheter or catheters have one or more lumens and balloons. Two catheters connected to a control unit can be disposed within the body to occlude and perfuse a region of the circulatory system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Ahmed Selim
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Publication number: 20160263357Abstract: A tube-in-tube assembled parison for preparation of an elongated medical device. The parison if formed by assembling in tube-in-tube fashion a first tube of orientable polymer material and a second tube formed of orientable polymer material disposed around the first tube, with an adhesive tie layer disposed between the first and second tubes. The tubes are brought into contact to form a unitary parison. The adhesive may allow movement between the polymer layers during balloon blowing. The first tube, or the second tube, or both, may have been longitudinally pre-stretched after formation thereof but before assembly of the parison.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Nao Lee, Ying Xiong, Joe Khammoungkhoune, John J. Chen
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Publication number: 20160263358Abstract: An improved injector needle apparatus is described with inherent properties for increasing linear flow rates when inserted into a subcutaneous port during tissue expansion thus decreasing procedure time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Jacob G. Unger
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Publication number: 20160263359Abstract: A device for transporting waste gases and liquid exudates from a wound. The device may include a multi lumen tubing and a connector for securing the multi lumen tubing to a fitting. The multi lumen tubing may include a double wall containment structure with a first lumen and a second lumen. The connector may include a body with a first cavity on one side, a second cavity on another side, and an interior wall located between the first cavity and the second cavity. The interior wall may form a projection in the second cavity. The projection may include an outer surface and a ledge adjacent the outer surface. The projection may cooperate with the multi lumen tubing to form a liquid-gas separator. The ledge may include a bore extending between the first cavity and the second cavity. The bore may house a gas permeable and a liquid impermeable barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Lawrence J. Cali, Srinivasan Sarangapani, Tanzeel-Ur Rahman
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Publication number: 20160263360Abstract: A drainage catheter according to aspects of the present invention is generally tubular in shape and has a catheter wall having an external surface and an internal surface, the wall defining an interior lumen of the catheter and an exterior, the wall extending between a proximal end and a distal end wherein the proximal end has a rim and is inserted into a body cavity or false space of a subject when in use for medical treatment and the distal end remains outside the body cavity or false space. The proximal and distal stabilizing elements are integral to the catheter wall and extend outwardly from the catheter wall or are present on opposite ends of a connecting member forming a stabilizer, the stabilizer disposed in the lumen of the catheter, wherein the proximal stabilizing element is positioned distal to the rim of the proximal end of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Reza Mohajer-Shojaee
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Publication number: 20160263361Abstract: A ventricular catheter assembly including a proximal catheter and a cooperating cranial cover. The cranial cover includes a base plate having an opening aligned with a burr hole in the skull of a person. A guide extends upwardly from the base plate and receives the proximal catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Sudhakar Vadivelu, Kelsey Radabaugh, Heather Smith, Michael Woeste, Brandon Heckman
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Publication number: 20160263362Abstract: The present invention provides for microneedle arrays and related systems and methods. Particularly, microneedle arrays that are configured to deliver active agents, including nucleic acids and vaccines, are provided. Additional related methods of vaccinating and minimizing the amount of vaccine necessary for effective inoculation are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: TRANSDERM, INC.Inventors: Roger L. Kaspar, Tycho Speaker
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Publication number: 20160263363Abstract: An applicator is configured to transfer an active ingredient into a body through skin by a puncture in the skin with microneedles. The applicator includes a piston plate that is provided with a first protrusion part and second protrusion parts on a lower surface side of a main body of the piston plate. The microneedles are provided on a surface of the first protrusion part. The second protrusion parts are provided in a periphery of the first protrusion part while spaced apart from the first protrusion part.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Shunsuke ARAMI, Shinpei NISHIMURA, Seiji TOKUMOTO, Makoto OGURA
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Publication number: 20160263364Abstract: A magazine for accommodating pellets for use in an injector includes a barrel comprising a hollow cylindrical compartment with an open front end and an open rear end. The cross-section of the compartment is selected to accommodate a pellet. The cross section of the rear end is smaller than the accommodated pellet so that it cannot be extracted from the rear end of the compartment. The magazine further includes a cover for closing the front end, including a dispensing opening which, in the closed state, is positioned in front of the front end and has a cross-section selected such that the pellet can pass through the dispensing opening. At least one bar projecting into the dispensing opening prevents the pellet from accidentally falling out, and when subjected to a predetermined force, can be bent outwards such that the pellet can be delivered through the dispensing opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Melanie EISELE, Stefan KNEFEL
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Publication number: 20160263365Abstract: A rotary tattoo machine utilizes a spring-mass system to provide a dampening effect during operation. The rotary tattoo machine includes a tattoo machine housing, a reciprocating slider, and a dampening slider. A first channel traverses into the tattoo machine housing and receives the reciprocating slider. The reciprocating slider includes a first main body, a plurality of first bearings, a second channel, and a removable endcap. Each of the first bearings is rotatably connected along the first main body. Additionally, the first bearings are slidably engaged with the first channel. The second channel traverses into the first main body, parallel to the first channel. The dampening slider absorbs reactionary forces and includes a second main body, a plurality of second bearings, and a first spring. Each of the second bearings is rotatably connected along the second main body. Additionally, the second bearings are slidably engaged with the second channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Todd William Smith
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Publication number: 20160263366Abstract: An interface device for implantation in a subject includes a tissue integration layer and a crowning element. The tissue integration layer has a porous structure adapted for ingress of tissue to anchor the device when implanted. The crowning element is adapted for epidermal attachment when the device is implanted and is configured such that once implanted, part of the crowning element extends through the epidermis and is accessible from outside the subject's body. The porous structure of the tissue integration layer is interconnected for tissue ingress during implantation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Gil STYNES
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Publication number: 20160263367Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a luer connector comprising a housing having a hollow bore therethrough, a first end, and a second end, a male luer tip supported by the housing configured to rotate with respect to the housing, the luer tip having a first open end and a passageway through the luer tip in fluid communication with the first open end, and a substantially rigid internal member extending into the passageway of the luer tip toward the first open end of the luer tip. In some embodiments, at least one of the luer tip and the internal member can be axially moveable between a first closed position and a second open position relative to the other of the luer tip and the internal member. Further, the luer tip and the internal member can cooperate such that rotation of the luer tip in a first direction relative to the housing increases an axial displacement between the first open end of the luer tip and an end portion of the internal member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Thomas F. Fangrow, Bruce Hubrecht, Harold Anderson, Christopher Lopez
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Publication number: 20160263368Abstract: A connector system for medical fluid administration has a female connection member, which can act as an access port for a container of medical fluid, and a male connection member, for accessing the container of medical fluid. The female connection member defines a sheath for receiving a portion of the male connection member and this sheath is spanned at one end by a septum, which acts to close the container of medical fluid. A lumen is defined through the male connection member to allow passage of fluid therethrough. The septum has a central region and a peripheral region, the central region being of substantially greater thickness than the peripheral region. The male connection member comprises means for rupturing the peripheral region of the septum when it is received in the female connection member to form a connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Karol PAZIK
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Publication number: 20160263369Abstract: A fluid flow connector including a housing assembly, having a first end and a second end arranged along a common longitudinal axis, and a resilient fluid flow conduit member having a forward end, disposed alongside the first end of the housing assembly, formed with a selectably closable slit and with at least one side opening. The resilient fluid flow conduit member is positioned in a closed position wherein the slit is closed but the at least one side opening is open and in an open position, allowing the slit to open and leaving the at least one side opening open, whereby when the resilient fluid flow conduit member is in the open position, the selectably closable slit and the at least one side opening each provide a fluid flow pathway between an interior of the resilient fluid flow conduit member and the first end of the housing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: ELCAM MEDICAL AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION LTD.Inventors: Ziv NAFTALOVITZ, Amit SHLEZINGER, Tsachi SHAKED, Avi YOGEV, Tomer GIL
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Publication number: 20160263370Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for fabricating a neurostimulation stimulation lead comprises: providing a plurality of ring components and hypotubes in a mold; placing an annular frame with multiple lumens over distal ends of the plurality of hypotubes to position a portion of each hypotube within a respective lumen of the annular frame; molding the plurality of ring components and the hypotubes to form a stimulation tip component for the stimulation lead, wherein the molding fills interstitial spaces between the plurality of ring components and hypotubes with insulative material; and forming segmented electrodes from the ring components after performing the molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Ryan Sefkow, Christopher A. Crawford, Jeffrey Mitchell, Kevin Wilson, Raymond P. Bray, John R. Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20160263371Abstract: Embodiments presented herein are generally directed to a stimulating assembly of a cochlear implant. The stimulating assembly comprises one or more fixation features configured to be inserted into a recipient's cochlea via an opening in the cochlea. Following insertion, the one or more fixation features are configured to engage an inner surface of the cochlea adjacent to the opening to prevent movement of the stimulating assembly out of the cochlea through the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Nicholas Charles Kendall Pawsey, Frank Risi
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Publication number: 20160263372Abstract: An implantable medical device is tethered to a delivery catheter by a length of a tether, which extends through an attachment feature of the device and between a free end thereof and a secured end thereof, wherein the secured end is fixedly coupled to a tubular member of the catheter in proximity to a distal end thereof, and the free end is engaged against an inner surface of a sidewall that extends within the tubular member. The free end of the tether may be engaged against the inner surface by an enlarged distal tip of an elongate wire that extends within a lumen defined by the inner surface of the sidewall. An operator may move the distal tip of the wire out through a distal opening of the lumen, thereby pushing the free end of the tether out from engagement with the surface, to untether the device from the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Rónán Wood, Sean Ward, Paula McDonnell, Pat McHugh, Richard McEvoy
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Publication number: 20160263373Abstract: An AIMD includes a conductive housing, an electrically conductive ferrule with an insulator hermetically sealing the ferrule opening. A conductive pathway is hermetically sealed and disposed through the insulator. A filter capacitor is disposed on a circuit board within the housing and has a dielectric body supporting at least two active and two ground electrode plates interleaved, wherein the at least two active electrode plates are electrically connected to the conductive pathway on the device side, and the at least two ground electrode plates are electrically coupled to either the ferrule and/or the conductive housing. The dielectric body has a dielectric constant less than 1000 and a capacitance of between 10 and 20,000 picofarads. The filter capacitor is configured for EMI filtering of MRI high RF pulsed power by a low ESR, wherein the ESR of the filter capacitor at an MRI RF pulsed frequency or range of frequencies is less than 2.0 ohms.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Robert A. Stevenson, Robert Shawn Johnson, Warren S. Dabney, Thomas Marzano, Richard L. Brendel, Christopher Michael Williams, Holly Noelle Moschiano, Keith W. Seitz, John E. Roberts
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Publication number: 20160263374Abstract: This invention relates to simulate an electric field which is relatively stable and favorable for living creature. It belongs to the field of bioengineering/electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Zhen LI
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Publication number: 20160263375Abstract: A wearable device with wireless Bluetooth massage function, which is mainly installed inside shoes, and which combines with the mobile device and APP to form interactive therapeutic massage shoes; said wearable device includes: an insole, with its surface defined with anode and cathode interfaces of conductive media, an electronic structure, having a motherboard, a Bluetooth chipset module, and a battery, and electrically connected to the insole; based on this, when the user is wearing the insole, the body electricity and the anode and cathode conductive media interfaces on the surface of the insole will form a complete electric cycle, and by manipulating the mobile device, options can be made to: in the electro-therapeutic massage mode, provide regular low-frequency electro-therapeutic massage; or in the physiological signal detection mode, acquire physiological feedback signals in real time and transmit them to the mobile device through Bluetooth for real-time judgment by the user, or to the cloud data safeType: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Ming-Lai WU
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Publication number: 20160263376Abstract: Methods and systems for providing therapy related to urological disorders. Particular embodiments of this technology relate to stimulation of lumbar spinal targets either alone or in combination with a sacral target. In embodiments spinal roots are stimulated by partially or fully implanted stimulators to treat symptoms by producing bladder excitation or inhibition relative to that which occurs prior to stimulation. Embodiments also disclose improving nerve stimulation, including lumbar nerve root stimulation, using systems and methods termed enhanced transcutaneous electrical stimulation (eTENS) since these enhance the excitation of neural tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: PAUL B. YOO, MICHAEL SASHA JOHN
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Publication number: 20160263377Abstract: The desensitizing device contains an electrical stimulation member optionally configured on a support member. The electrical stimulation member contains a control circuit and at least two electrodes. The control circuit generates a stimulating current to the electrodes. By configuring the electrodes contacted with the skin, the stimulating signal produced by the control circuit is conducted to the electrodes and provides a subcutaneous nerve stimulation through the skin. The subcutaneous nerve is as such temporarily numbed and desensitized.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Wei-Tso LIN, Chen-Tun WU, Chan-Yi CHENG, Chi-Heng CHANG
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Publication number: 20160263378Abstract: The desensitizing device contains an electrical stimulation member optionally configured on a support member. The electrical stimulation member contains a control circuit and at least two electrodes. The control circuit generates a stimulating current to the electrodes. By configuring the electrodes contacted with the skin, the stimulating signal produced by the control circuit is conducted to the electrodes and provides a subcutaneous nerve stimulation through the skin. The subcutaneous nerve is as such temporarily numbed and desensitized.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Wei-Tso LIN, Chen-Tun WU, Chan-Yi CHENG, Chi-Heng CHANG
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Publication number: 20160263379Abstract: The invention provides a retinal prosthetic method and device that mimics the responses of the retina to a broad range of stimuli, including natural stimuli. Ganglion cell firing patterns are generated in response to a stimulus using a set of encoders, interfaces, and transducers, where each transducer targets a single cell or a small number of cells. The conversion occurs on the same time scale as that carried out by the normal retina. In addition, aspects of the invention may be used with robotic or other mechanical devices, where processing of visual information is required. The encoders may be adjusted over time with aging or the progression of a disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Sheila NIRENBERG
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Publication number: 20160263380Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for reducing the clinical presentations of a neurological movement disorder in a subject. Aspects of the methods include measuring cortical local field potentials (LFPs) from the subject's brain, calculating a modulation index related to brain synchronization from the LFPs, and administering deep brain stimulation to the subject if the calculated modulation index is outside of a threshold range. Also provided are devices, systems, and kits that may be used in practicing the subject methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Philip A. Starr, Coralie de Hemptinne, Jill Ostrem, Nicole Swann
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Publication number: 20160263381Abstract: A system and method to treat neuromuscular conditions, including spinal cord injury, by what is characterized as dipole (two point) cortico-muscular stimulation. Two-point stimulation, with oppositely charged electrodes, allows pulsed, direct current to pass through the cortico-muscular pathway. The electrodes are placed on nerves, muscles, or a combination of both, that are on opposite sides of the spinal column, forming a current that passes across the spinal column. Further, an active electrode can be placed on the spinal column and a reference electrode can be placed outside the central nervous system. These methods improve functional recovery of the motor pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Zaghloul Ahmed, Andrzej Wierasko
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Publication number: 20160263382Abstract: At least one of a medical device, such as an implantable medical device, a monitor, and a computing device determines values for one or more metrics that indicate the quality of a patient's sleep. Sleep efficiency, sleep latency, and time spent in deeper sleep states are example sleep quality metrics for which values may be determined. In some embodiments, determined sleep quality metric values are associated with a current therapy parameter set. In some embodiments, a programming device presents sleep quality information to a user based on determined sleep quality metric values. A clinician, for example, may use the sleep quality information presented by the programming device to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy delivered to the patient by the medical device, to adjust the therapy delivered by the medical device, or to prescribe a therapy not delivered by the medical device in order to improve the quality of the patient's sleep.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Kenneth T. Heruth, Keith A. Miesel
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Publication number: 20160263383Abstract: A method and apparatus for treatment of hypertension and heart failure by increasing secretion of endogenous atrial hormones by pacing of the heart. Pacing is done during the ventricular refractory period resulting in premature atrial contraction that does not result in ventricular contraction. Pacing results in the atrial wall stress, peripheral vasodilation, ANP secretion. Concomitant reduction of the heart rate is monitored and controlled as needed with backup pacing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Howard Levin, Mark Gelfand
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Publication number: 20160263384Abstract: A hermetically sealed feedthrough filter assembly is attachable to an active implantable medical device and includes an insulator substrate assembly and a feedthrough filter capacitor disposed on a device side. A conductive leadwire has a proximal leadwire end extending to a distal leadwire end, wherein the proximal leadwire end is connectable to electronics internal to the AIMD. The distal leadwire end is disposed at least partially through a first passageway of the feedthrough filter capacitor and is in contact with, adjacent to or near a device side conductive fill. A first electrically conductive material makes a three-way electrically connection that electrically connects the device side conductive fill to an internal metallization of the feedthrough filter capacitor and to the distal leadwire end. A second electrically conductive material electrically connects an external metallization of the feedthrough filter capacitor to a ferrule or an AIMD housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Robert A. Stevenson, Thomas Marzano, Keith W. Seitz, Christine A. Frysz
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Publication number: 20160263385Abstract: Disclosed is a charging coil assembly for a mobile device able to wirelessly provide power to charge a battery in an Implantable Medical Device (IMD). The assembly includes a coaxial connector that can be inserted into a coaxial audio port on the mobile device to allow bi-directional communications between the assembly and the mobile device. One or more housings coupled to the connector by a cable can include control circuitry, a charging coil, and a battery. The charging coil can be driven by control circuitry in the assembly or by a charging audio signal at an audio frequency provided by the mobile device via the audio port and connector. A Charging Application on the mobile device can detect and authenticate the charging coil assembly, and render a charging graphical user interface on the mobile device to control and/or monitor charging of the IMD.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Daniel Aghassian
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Publication number: 20160263386Abstract: An apparatus comprises a port configured to receive indications of efficacy of electrical neurostimulation in treating a condition of a subject at different energy stimulation levels, a display, and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to: initiate delivery of neurostimulation therapy using a plurality of implantable electrodes; present using the display a mapping of indications of neurostimulation efficacy with electrodes of the plurality of implantable electrodes used to provide the neurostimulation, and present with the mapping an indication of a recommended maximum energy amplitude setting for the therapy and an indication of a recommended minimum energy amplitude setting of the therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Dennis Allen Vansickle
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Publication number: 20160263387Abstract: The present invention is related to a radiofrequency treatment probe and method delivering radiofrequency for controlled heating of tissue within the vagina for the treatment of vaginal laxity. The treatment probe may include a curved, rounded disposable treatment tip that may be designed to accommodate vaginal anatomy. An electrode assembly may be coupled to the treatment tip, wherein the electrode coupled to the treatment tip may be configured to transfer radiofrequency energy through vaginal skin surface to the tissue. A temperature measuring feature may include or be coupled to the electrode assembly, wherein the electrode assembly may be configured to regulate and maintain a pre-determined skin temperature. A radiofrequency handle may be configured to connect to a disposable treatment tip. A connector may be configured to connect to the radiofrequency handle to a radiofrequency generator. A protective apparatus may be configured to protect the radiofrequency handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Red Alinsod, Paul R. Herchman, JR., Kevin D. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20160263388Abstract: The present invention is related to a treatment probe and method for treating fecal incontinence. The treatment probe may include a straight, rounded treatment tip designed to accommodate rectal anatomy, an electrode assembly coupled to the treatment tip, wherein the electrode coupled to the treatment tip is configured to transfer radiofrequency energy to specific rectal structures, a temperature measuring feature coupled to the electrode assembly, wherein the temperature measuring feature coupled to the electrode assembly is configured to monitor and regulate electrode and skin temperature, a radiofrequency handle configured to connect to the treatment tip, a connector configured to connect the radiofrequency handle to a radiofrequency generator, and a protective apparatus configured to protect the radiofrequency handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Red Alinsod, Paul R. Herchman, JR., Kevin D. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20160263389Abstract: The present invention is related to a treatment probe and method for treating overactive bladders. The treatment probe may include a curved, rounded treatment tip designed to accommodate vaginal and urethral anatomy, an electrode assembly coupled to the treatment tip, wherein the electrode coupled to the treatment tip is configured to transfer radiofrequency energy to specific vaginal and urethral structures, a temperature measuring feature coupled to the electrode assembly, wherein the temperature measuring feature coupled to the electrode assembly is configured to monitor and regulate electrode and skin temperature, a radiofrequency handle configured to connect to the treatment tip, a connector configured to connect the radiofrequency handle to a radiofrequency generator, and a protective apparatus configured to protect the radiofrequency handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Red Alinsod, Paul R. Herchman, JR., Kevin D. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20160263390Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for applying low magnetic fields (<400 G) to mammalian cells, tissues and organs for protection from the damaging effects of ionizing radiation and other oxygen dependent injuries that involve the radical pair mechanism. The magnetic fields are generated by fixed magnets or active magnets and used to enhance the survival of healthy cells during radiation treatment for cancer, to protect workers from radiation within nuclear power plants, to protect astronauts from radiation during long space voyages, to increase working time in exposed environments, to provide a safe room in hazardous locations, and to protect normal tissue during radiation treatment and in medical imaging modalities that use ionizing radiation (X-ray, CT, mammography). The method described herein may also be used to mitigate the damaging effects of reperfusion, stroke, oxygen toxicity, inflammation, autoimmune disease, and the like by applying protective magnetic fields.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Lawrence DOUGHERTY, James J. PILLA, Keith A. CENGEL, Alireza KASSAEE
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Publication number: 20160263391Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic-field driven colloidal microbot that employs wall-based propulsion, method of forming the microbot and a method of using the microbot. The microbot can be formed in situ with the use of magnetic fields, and the magnetic fields can be used to translate the microbot to a specified location in a patient. The microbot does not depend on “swimming” or flow currents within a patient to move, but instead can propel itself along a surface using a magnetic field. Once the magnetic field is removed, the microbot disassembles into colloidal particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Tonguc Onur Tasci, Keith B. Neeves, David W.M. Marr
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Publication number: 20160263392Abstract: A space for conducting photodynamic therapy (PDT) for treatment of skin diseases, especially for treatment of superficial skin tumors such as actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinomas, and initial carcinomas, wherein an active ingredient is applied to a skin area to be treated in order to form porphyrins and irradiation with light is conducted to form singlet oxygen based on the porphyrins in order to destroy diseased skin cells, wherein the space has side walls, a ceiling, and a floor, as well as at least two lighting fixtures, which are separated from one another by at least 50 cm and illuminate at least a subregion of the space, wherein there is an illuminance of at least 8,000 lux at every point in the subregion and the subregion has horizontal dimensions of at least 1 m2 and a vertical height of at least 40 cm. This invention also relates to a luminous ceiling system and method for conducting PDT.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: John DIETZ, Uwe REINHOLD
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Publication number: 20160263393Abstract: Products, compositions, systems, and methods for modifying a target structure which mediates or is associated with a biological activity, including treatment of conditions, disorders, or diseases mediated by or associated with a target structure, such as a virus, cell, subcellular structure or extracellular structure. The methods may be performed in situ in a non-invasive manner by placing a nanoparticle having a metallic shell on at least a fraction of a surface in a vicinity of a target structure in a subject and applying an initiation energy to a subject thus producing an effect on or change to the target structure directly or via a modulation agent. The nanoparticle is configured, upon exposure to a first wavelength ?1, to generate a second wavelength ?2 of radiation having a higher energy than the first wavelength ?1.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicants: IMMUNOLIGHT, LLC, DUKE UNIVERSITYInventors: Tuan VO-DINH, Jonathan P. SCAFFIDI, Venkata Gopal Reddy CHADA, Benoit LAULY, Yan ZHANG, Molly K. GREGAS, Ian Nicholas STANTON, Joshua T. STECHER, Michael J. THERIEN, Frederic A. BOURKE, JR., Harold WALDER, Zak FATHI, Jennifer A. AYRES, Zhenyuan ZHANG, Joseph H. SIMMONS, Stephen John NORTON
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Publication number: 20160263394Abstract: A handpiece can treat biological tissue using electromagnetic radiation, which can be substantially fluorescent light. The handpiece includes a source of electromagnetic radiation and a waveguide. The waveguide is adjacent the source, receives electromagnetic radiation from the source, and delivers the electromagnetic radiation to the biological tissue. The handpiece also includes a system for moving a fluorescent substance through the waveguide. The fluorescent substance includes a fluid base and a fluorescing agent and is capable of modulating at least one property of the electromagnetic radiation. A method is described for removing the fluorescing agent from the fluorescing substance and replacing it with a second, different fluorescing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Morgan Lars Ake Gustavsson
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Publication number: 20160263395Abstract: The present application discloses various embodiments of a modular low-level light therapy system configured to be worn by or otherwise affixed to the patient. Moreover, unlike prior art systems, the present modular low-level light therapy system disclosed herein may be worn by a moving patient while receiving treatment. Further, the modular low-level light therapy system disclosed herein may easily be adapted from use in various locations on the body of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Lawrence Siegel, James Harrison, Paul Nahass, Oscar Romero, Gregory Quarles, Brian Swienton
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Publication number: 20160263396Abstract: A phototherapy device for treating neonatal hyperbilirubinemia comprises a plurality of LEDs coupled to a support structure configured to absorb and dissipate heat generated by the LEDs without requiring a fan. The LEDs provide a uniform dose of radiation on a treatment surface of the subject over a distance range of 20 cm to 45 cm. The support structure can comprise a heat-conductive metal plate. The LEDs have an emission range of 400 nm to 520 and a light output intensity of at least 30 ?W/cm2/nm and at most 65 ?W/cm2/nm at the treatment surface. The device can be adjustably coupled to a mounting structure. Power supplied to the LEDs is adjustable based on the total number of hours of use of he LEDs, the intensity of the LED radiation, the distance between the LEDs and the treatment surface, and/or the tilt or orientation of the phototherapy device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Jayanth CHAKRAVARTHY, Krista DONALDSON, Peter RUSSO, Mohan SANCHETI, Randy SCHWEMMIN, Garrett SPIEGEL
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Publication number: 20160263397Abstract: The present invention relates to an infrared radiation device including a mounting (2) capable of receiving a user who is lying down (9) and a covering portion (1) capable of covering the user (9) who is lying down on the mounting (2). The covering portion (1) includes a first heating layer (5a) which is capable of emitting infrared radiation (6) in the space located between the inner surface of the first heating layer (5a) and the mounting (2). The profile of the first heating layer (5a) is a parabolic curve allowing improved distribution of the infrared radiation (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: ERIC FAUCHON, ALEXANDRA GAVSEVITCH