Patents Issued in November 10, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160325060
    Abstract: A breathing apparatus includes a pressure regulating unit, a pressure detecting unit, a flow detecting unit and a processing unit. The pressure regulating unit has a coupling terminal. The pressure detecting unit is coupled to the coupling terminal and configured to detect an air pressure of the coupling terminal The flow detecting unit is coupled to the coupling terminal and configured to detect an air flow of the coupling terminal The processing unit is electrically coupled to the pressure regulating unit, the pressure detecting unit and the flow detecting unit. When the breathing apparatus is operated in a detecting mode, the processing unit is configured to configure the pressure regulating unit to modulate the air pressure to a detecting pressure within a detecting period according to a breath-in time parameter, a breathing frequency parameter and a pressure supporting parameter. An operation method of a breathing apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: CHIH-YANG HSIAO, SHU-HUNG LIN
  • Publication number: 20160325061
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting asynchrony between a subject (106) and a ventilator (140) are based on analyzing respiratory parameters across multiple respiratory cycles. By determining the variability and/or correlation of one or more parameters related to respiratory timing (inhalation duration, exhalation duration, etc.) and/or a combination of respiratory flow rate and respiratory pressure, asynchrony may be detected and/or predicted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: CARL TAMS, NEIL EULIANO, MICHAEL BANNER, ANDREA GABRIELLI
  • Publication number: 20160325062
    Abstract: A breathing assistance device with improved pressure characteristics is disclosed. The device is capable of providing a high level of CPAP per unit of supplementary respirable gas consumed while maintaining low CPAP fluctuations throughout the breath cycle. The invention further optionally comprises a manometer for monitoring pressure and a safety pressure relief valve as additional safety measures against overpressure delivered to a patient. The device may be made to be completely disposable for one-time or single patient use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: MERCURY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey B. Ratner
  • Publication number: 20160325063
    Abstract: A tracheal/endotracheal device that has an integrated system for removing mucins and similar infectious secretions. The tracheal/endotracheal device has several channels. One channel delivers air to a patient's lungs. At least two other channels cooperate to deliver a mist of antiseptic ingredients to an area in the trachea and to suction away the mist and any mucins and secretions. The mist and bodily fluids captured by the suctioning channel are delivered to a collection vessel outside of the trachea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Hamid Khosrowshahi
  • Publication number: 20160325064
    Abstract: According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention there is provided a bite block assembly adapted for capnography and oxygen delivery to a subject, the bite block assembly (50) including a first capnography passageway adapted for passage therethrough of exhaled breath from the subject to a capnograph and a second oxygen delivery passageway, separate from the first passageway, adapted for passage therethrough of oxygen from an oxygen source to the mouth of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua Lewis Colman, Gershon Levitsky, Ron Porat
  • Publication number: 20160325065
    Abstract: A nasal tube fastener for securing a nasal tube to a person's clothing so as to reduce the opportunity for the tube to be entangled with other objects or to get in the way of the wearer of the tube, such fastener comprising a pair of engageable magnetic fasteners of opposite polarity to each other, the magnetic portions preferably connected to each end of a strap engagement portion connected to each magnetic fastener and extending transverse thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Moniqua Smith-Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20160325066
    Abstract: A tracheal tube includes an inner cannula and an outer cannula that are connected with a threaded connection able to swivel, and wherein the inner cannula is also connected to an elbow adaptor through a Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC) connection. Both the threaded and the BNC connects provide more secure connections of the corresponding components and are able to withstand greater amounts of force exerted on them without becoming detached from each other. The elbow adapter may further be coupled to a pressure release valve that will alleviate pressure buildup within the tracheal tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Kay L. FULLER, Lisa M. CARVER, Matthew T. HILL, Michael M. HOTTA, Laura G. KRUGER, Alexander C. WASELEWSKI
  • Publication number: 20160325067
    Abstract: Interfaces for positive pressure therapy having a mask assembly, a headgear assembly and a connection port assembly are disclosed herein. The connection port assembly has a ball joint connection with the mask assembly and includes a quick release button for easily disconnecting the gases source conduit from the mask assembly. The mask assembly may include a bias flow vent that is formed separately and attached to the mask assembly. The headgear assembly encircles the rear region of the user's head and may include at least some portions that are substantially non-stretchable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jonathan David HARWOOD, Christopher Earl NIGHTINGALE, Gregory James OLSEN, Craig Robert PRENTICE, Daniel John SMITH, Brett John HUDDART, Andrew Paul Maxwell SALMON, Olivia Marie ALLAN
  • Publication number: 20160325068
    Abstract: A system (10) for measuring subject flow in a respiratory therapy device. The system may include a primary pressure generator (12) connected to a subject circuit (18), and a secondary pressure generator (30) connected to a sensor circuit (36). The sensor circuit and subject circuit may be in fluid communication such that gas form the sensor circuit is introduced into the subject circuit. A measurement of flow parameters of gas through the sensor circuit may convey information related to flow parameters of gas in the subject circuit. The system may be configured such that contaminates from subject flow in the subject circuit do not flow into the sensor circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: WILLIAM ANTHONY TRUSCHEL, BERNARD F. HETE
  • Publication number: 20160325069
    Abstract: Apparatus for the respirating of patients, with a line system for the flow-through of respiratory gas with connections for the patient, for the supply of components of the gas and for the discharge of components of the gas, characterized in that the line system is built up of a first and a second, substantially plate-shaped, part, with each an inner surface and an outer surface, which are intended to be placed with their inner surfaces against each other, while in the inner surface of at least one of the parts a canal with a longitudinal side that is open toward the inner surface is provided, such that during placement thereon of the inner surface of the other part the open side of the canal is covered and a flow-through pathway is formed through which respiratory- or anaesthetic gas can be fed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: ALCMAIR PARTNERS BV
    Inventor: Bart WESTERKAMP
  • Publication number: 20160325070
    Abstract: A double-lumen breathing circuit assembly with separate breathing circuit conduit lengths can be joined together by differently arranged connectors or adapters. The connectors may each have different shapes and associated accessories that serve different functions. The breathing circuit conduit lengths may have an inner septum that extends both diametrically and axially for segregating inspiratory and expiratory lumens. Each septum may terminate at opposite distal ends of the conduit lengths and form a pair of semi-circular lumen openings. One of the bi-lumen breathing circuits may be connected to a patient-side connector, and the other bi-lumen breathing circuit may be connected to, or integrally moulded with, a gas collection plug of an anaesthetic gas machine. The latter bi-lumen breathing circuit may also be further connected to, or integrally moulded with, a carbon dioxide sampling connector, a temperature probe, and/or a pressure sensor probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Yufei Lu
  • Publication number: 20160325071
    Abstract: A dream stimulator may include a substrate and a plurality of electrodes positioned along a first side of the substrate. The stimulator also may include a stimulator coupled to the substrate. At least one lead may couple the plurality of electrodes to the stimulator. Additionally, a band may be positioned along a second side of the substrate and about each of the plurality of electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: Aladdin Dreamer, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Shambroom, Craig WEISS
  • Publication number: 20160325072
    Abstract: A catheter having a catheter body with a lumen and a distal lumen opening. The catheter's lumen extends through the catheter body along a longitudinal axis of the catheter body. A hole is formed through a wall of a distal portion of the catheter body. A portion of the proximal surface of the hole is inclined at an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the catheter body. The acute angle of the proximal hole surface opens proximally with respect to the catheter body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Siddarth K. Shevgoor, Bryan Fred Bihlmaier, Austin Jason McKinnon, Chad M. Adams
  • Publication number: 20160325073
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a catheter having a side-port through which a wire may be advanced. The catheter comprises a catheter body, the catheter body defining at least a primary catheter lumen and at least one side-port in communication with the primary catheter lumen, and a distal portion of the catheter extending distal to the at least one side-port, the side-port being configured to allow travel of a wire or other component therethrough, wherein the distal portion of the catheter is radially collapsible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Gareth Davies, Anna Strachan, Linus Leung, Yun Uhm
  • Publication number: 20160325074
    Abstract: A catheter that comprises a hub, an elongated conduit, and at least one lumen therein. The lumen includes a proximal lumen section, a distal lumen section, and an intermediate lumen section extending between the proximal and distal lumen sections. The cross-sectional dimension of the intermediate lumen section is less than the cross-sectional dimension of the distal lumen section. In one embodiment, the cross-sectional dimension of the intermediate lumen section is less than the cross-sectional dimension of the proximal lumen section. In certain embodiments, the lumen tapers from the dial and/or proximal lumen sections to the intermediate lumen section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: AngioDynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Lareau, Benjamin Bell, Mark Girard
  • Publication number: 20160325075
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include materials, devices, systems, and methods for identifying female urethra and facilitating catheterization. For instance, materials, devices, systems, and methods described herein may facilitate marking of female urethra, which may lead to increase in insertion accuracy and may reduce time for completing the catheterization procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Henri Madigan, David Matthew Goldman, Emily Lewis, Richard Reineke, Shannon Russell, Fung Bor Chen, Beatrice Wan, Gregory Mann, Joshua Daniel Ziadie
  • Publication number: 20160325076
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medical device comprising a deflecting assembly configured to assist in deflecting a distal portion of a catheter shaft. The deflecting assembly may include a first rotatable member having a first diameter and a first pull wire coupled thereto and a second rotatable member having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter and a second pull wire coupled thereto, wherein the second rotatable member is coupled to the first rotatable member such that a center point of the second rotatable member is offset from a center point of the first rotatable member. The first and second rotatable members are configured such that rotation of the first rotatable member via the first pull wire causes rotation of the second rotatable member and second pull wire, thus resulting in deflection of a distal portion of the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Russell David Terwey
  • Publication number: 20160325077
    Abstract: A medical wire includes a main wire portion and a sub wire portion fixed to the main wire portion, the main wire portion is disposed in a longitudinal direction of the medical wire, and the medical wire has a first region in which a radial cross-sectional area is relatively small and a second region in which a radial cross-sectional area is larger than that of the first region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noriaki YAMANAKA, Kosuke KISHI
  • Publication number: 20160325078
    Abstract: A bi-directional cannula feature capture mechanism is described herein. Generally, the capture mechanism comprises an inner housing, an outer housing, and a cannula. The inner housing comprises a proximal and a distal cannula feature mating component. The outer housing is adapted to slidably receive the inner housing in a proximal direction. Additionally, the cannula extends through the inner housing and the cannula's feature has a proximal engagement and a distal engagement. The proximal and distal engagements are respectively configured to irreversibly engage the proximal and distal cannula feature mating components when the cannula tip is moved into a shielded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Jonathan Karl Burkholz
  • Publication number: 20160325079
    Abstract: 1. The invention relates to a monitoring and regulation device configured for implantation in the heart comprising: a monitoring unit configured for measuring and monitoring the vital parameters of the cardiovascular system, said monitoring unit being set to obtain data from at least one pressure sensor (7) being located in the distally arranged part of shaft (5) of the regulation device, and a regulation device configured for regulating the blood flow resp. the blood pressure comprising a fluid-tight tubular shaft (5) with a lumen (8) extending axially there through, with pressure valve (10) and with sliding element (11), said shaft having distal and proximal sections and a central section (50), whereby the distal and proximal sections are disc-shaped extended thus forming a double disc (1) (2) resp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Peter Osypka
  • Publication number: 20160325080
    Abstract: A method of treatment and a nasal delivery device for dosages containing dissolved gaseous carbon dioxide in saline fluid for treating head ailments includes: a) a main housing having a hollow central area containing the dosage; b) a dosage dispenser head located at the distal end of the main housing, having at least one flow channel for movement of the dosage from the main housing through the dosage dispenser head and externally of the dosage dispenser head; c) a dosage release control component located between the main housing and the dosage dispenser head to permit flow of the dosage through the dosage dispenser head in response to increased pressure against the dosage at a flow rate of less than 1 cc per second; and d) a pressure-changing moveable component located on the main housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth P. Glynn
  • Publication number: 20160325081
    Abstract: A microneedle unit includes a microneedle including a facing surface having at least one projection and a support surface opposite to the facing surface, a recessed container having a housing space between an opening and a bottom of the recessed container for housing the microneedle such that the microneedle has the facing surface facing outside of the recessed container through the opening, and an adhering structure having a first contact surface adhered to the bottom of the recessed container and a second contact surface adhered to the support surface of the microneedle. The recessed container is deformable such that the bottom is displaced in the pressing direction, that the at least one projection is displaced in the pressing direction on an outside of the housing space, and that a portion of the second contact surface positioned outside the support surface is pushed toward the outside of the housing space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hiroyuki KATO
  • Publication number: 20160325082
    Abstract: A microneedle unit includes a microneedle having a facing surface that faces a puncture target and an adhering surface opposite to the facing surface, the microneedle having at least one projection formed on the facing surface, a recessed container which houses the microneedle and has an opening that surrounds the microneedle, a cover having a sheet form and being connected to the recessed container, and an adhering structure positioned between the cover and the adhering surface. Upon receiving a force, the recessed container is releasable from the cover with the microneedle being adhered to the cover via the adhering structure. The adhering structure has a first contact surface and a second contact surface. When the projections pierce the puncture target, the second contact surface comes into contact with the puncture target at a position outside the facing surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki KATO, Toshiyuki SUZUKI
  • Publication number: 20160325083
    Abstract: A dual reservoir access port includes a base having proximal and distal fluid reservoirs. The fluid reservoirs each comprise a bottom and a side wall. A dual prong outlet stem projects from a distal end of the base and comprises a first prong and a second prong. A first fluid channel extends through the first prong to the distal reservoir, and a second fluid channel extends through the second prong to the proximal fluid reservoir. A puncture shield is disposed between at least a portion of the second fluid channel and the bottom of the distal fluid reservoir. A needle-penetrable septum is disposed atop of each of the fluid reservoirs. A cap is placed over and around the port base compressing and sealing the septa against the base. A locking collar may be placed over a dual lumen catheter to lock the catheter to the dual prong outlet stern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher Linden, Raymond Bizup, Cristian M. Ciuciu
  • Publication number: 20160325084
    Abstract: A dual reservoir access port includes a base having proximal and distal fluid reservoirs. The fluid reservoirs each comprise a bottom and a side wall. A dual prong outlet stem projects from a distal end of the base and comprises a first prong and a second prong. A first fluid channel extends through the first prong to the distal reservoir, and a second fluid channel extends through the second prong to the proximal fluid reservoir. A puncture shield is disposed between at least a portion of the second fluid channel and the bottom of the distal fluid reservoir. A needle-penetrable septum is disposed atop of each of the fluid reservoirs. A cap is placed over and around the port base compressing and sealing the septa against the base. A locking collar may be placed over a dual lumen catheter to lock the catheter to the dual prong outlet stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher Linden, Raymond Bizup, Cristian M. Ciuciu
  • Publication number: 20160325085
    Abstract: A medical port includes a hub having a body forming a hub chamber for containing a fluid, and a proximal opening to the hub chamber for receiving a medical implement. The port also has a valve member, a first radial fluid channel, and a second radial fluid channel. The valve member is located within the hub chamber, h a radial portion, and closes the proximal opening when the medical port is in a closed mode. The first and second radial fluid channels are in fluid communication with the hub chamber when the medical port is in the closed mode. The radial portion of the valve member restricts fluid communication between the first radial fluid channel and the hub chamber when the medical port is in an open mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: NP MEDICAL INC.
    Inventors: Todd Chelak, Ian Kimball
  • Publication number: 20160325086
    Abstract: A screw connector includes a first connector with a first lumen and an outside thread, and a second connector with an elastically deformable nut and an inside thread. The outside thread has a first formation and the nut has a second formation, the second formation is a recess in the base of the nut, and the inside thread and the outside thread are configured for mutual connection. The nut is configured for deformation by the first formation in a first angle-of-rotation range without the first formation engaging in the recess, and the inside thread, the outside thread, the first formation, and the recess are configured for engaging the first formation when the inside and outside threads are connected in a second angle-of-rotation range. The screw connector has a half-open sterilization position in the second angle-of-rotation range. In another range, the screw connector may be tightened to be gas-tight and/or liquid-tight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH
    Inventor: Martin LAUER
  • Publication number: 20160325087
    Abstract: The present invention makes available a screw connector for medical hose systems designed for catch engagement in a half-open sterilization position. The screw connector comprises a first connecting element having a first lumen and an outside thread and a second connecting element having a second lumen and an elastically deformable union nut having an inside thread. The inside thread and the outside thread are configured to be screwed together, such that the outside thread has at least one first formation and the inside thread has at least one second formation. The inside thread and the outside thread are configured for mutual screw connection with elastic deformation of the union nut by means of the first formation in at least one predetermined first angle-of-rotation range without the first formation engaging in the second formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe LAPP, Lothar LEICK, Ralf MUELLER, Peter URBAN
  • Publication number: 20160325088
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for cleaning and sealing threaded connector ports are disclosed. An exemplary cleaning system includes a basin and cleaning apparatus including a sealing connector, an alignment peg, and an outer foam sleeve having a tubular portion. The sealing connector includes a body portion having a gripping portion, an internal thread cleaning portion, and a longitudinal axis. Another cleaning apparatus also includes a cap cleaning end having a cap cavity and an inner foam pad. Another system includes a threaded connector port and a cleaning apparatus including an alignment peg, a disposable foam platform, and a handle body, which includes a grip portion and a pair of cleaning arms. The cleaning arms and foam pads are adapted to engage the female threads of a threaded connector port. A sealing apparatus includes a disposable liner having locator flaps and a placement tool having a handle and locator fingers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Nordquist, Crystal Koelper, Shawn Purnell, Robert McVey
  • Publication number: 20160325089
    Abstract: A protective cap having a first cap and a second cap that are removably coupled together for use in short-term and long-term antimicrobial treatment of needleless connectors and access ports of an infusion system. The instant invention further provides a protective cap having a first cap and a second cap that each coupled to a different surface of a component of an infusion system, such as a syringe. The instant invention further provides a strip containing a plurality of disposable protective caps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Jonathan Karl Burkholz
  • Publication number: 20160325090
    Abstract: The electrical stimulation garment includes an electrical stimulator, a flexible substrate, a plurality of electrical connectors, a plurality of electrodes and a plurality of locators. The electrical stimulation is applied to the body part by the electrical stimulator through the placement of the plurality of electrical connectors in contact with the plurality of electrodes to a prescribed area of the body part as identified by the plurality of locators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Philip Muccio
  • Publication number: 20160325091
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for automated optimization of muscle stimulation energy. In some embodiments the disclosure optimizes stimulation parameters and/or stimulation location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Brian J. FAHEY
  • Publication number: 20160325092
    Abstract: A device for electrical stimulation of one or more components of the periodontal complex and surrounding tissue of a tooth, for uses such as reducing orthodontic pain and encouraging tooth movement, has electrodes of a rigid, electrically conductive material in a fixed spatial relationship configured for application to oral mucosa and attached gingiva adjacent to, and along a periodontal ligament of, a root structure of a single tooth. An electrical circuit is configured for electrical connection to the at least two electrodes. The electrical circuit has an output providing a subsensory electrical stimulus comprising a waveform in accordance with predetermined stimulation parameters. After the electrodes are applied to the oral mucosa and attached gingiva adjacent to, and along the periodontal ligament of, a root structure of the tooth, a switch, when activated, activates the electrical circuit to output the electrical stimulus through the at least two electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Cosmo Haralambidis
  • Publication number: 20160325093
    Abstract: A vestibular electronic orthodontic appliance expediter constituted of a lingual sub-member and a buccal sub-member, the lingual sub-member arranged to fit a lingual contour of a gum of a patient, the buccal sub-member arranged to fit a buccal contour of a gum of the patient; a control circuitry; a power supply; a plurality of lingual electrodes, each associated with a particular tooth socket; and a plurality of buccal electrodes, each associated with a particular tooth socket. Either a first or a second type current is generated between lingual and buccal electrodes responsive to the control circuitry. Biochemical molecules involved in bone remodeling, augmented by the electric currents, may be applied to the expediter as a layer of gel containing those molecules on the expediter surface facing the gum tissue. Temperature control enhances the gel effects. pH measurement, as indicators of the cellular response to the combined treatment is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Zeev Davidovitch, Robert Sanford, Moshe Davidovitch
  • Publication number: 20160325094
    Abstract: A medical implant system is described for inhibiting infection associated with a joint prosthesis implant. An inventive system includes an implant body made of a biocompatible material which has a metal component disposed on an external surface of the implant body. A current is allowed to flow to the metal component, stimulating release of metal ions toxic to microbes, such as bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and viruses. One detailed system is completely surgically implantable in the patient such that no part of the system is external to the patient while the system is in use. In addition, externally controlled devices are provided which allow for modulation of implanted components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas A. FULLER, Richard A. WYSK, Wayne J. SEBASTIANELLI
  • Publication number: 20160325095
    Abstract: A method of placing a stapedius activity sensor in a stapedius muscle of a patient is described. The stapedius muscle has a tendon end connecting to the stapes bone, and an opposing muscle belly end where the facial nerve innervates the stapedius muscle. A mastoidectomy is performed to create an opening through mastoid bone of the patient. A lead groove is drilled in temporal bone of the patient following a route along the facial nerve to the muscle belly end of the stapedius muscle. The stapedius activity sensor is then introduced along the lead groove to insert a distal end of the stapedius activity sensor into the muscle belly end of the stapedius muscle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Christian Denk, Matthias Ladurner, Markus Oberparleiter
  • Publication number: 20160325096
    Abstract: A prosthetic processing apparatus (200) for use by a visually-impaired subject comprises at least one sensor (104) configured to capture and output physical information of a spatial field, an output interface (208) coupled to a sensory input device which is configured to apply a signal to a sensory pathway of the visually impaired subject, and a processor (202) operatively coupled to the sensor (104) and to the output interface (208). The processor (202) is configured to receive (402) the physical information of the spatial field from the sensor (104), and to process (404) the received information to identify one or more salient features of a predetermined category (such as edges, plane surfaces, human faces and/or bodies) within the spatial field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: Monash University
    Inventors: Wen Lik Dennis Lui, Damien Browne, Tom Drummond, Wai Ho Li, Lindsay Kleeman
  • Publication number: 20160325097
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a system for determination and utilization of cardiac electrical asynchrony data. The system includes an analysis circuitry including a processor and a memory, the analysis circuitry configured to: obtain a plurality of sets of cardiac signals collected in at least two locations of a heart of a patient, the signals comprising at least one of surface electrocardiography signals and pseudo-surface ECG signals; detect one or more QRS complexes for each of the sets based on the cardiac signals for that set; obtain one or more cross-correlation signals, each of the cross-correlation signals being between at least two of the signal sets and being obtained using the detected QRS complexes from the signal sets; and calculate one or more asynchrony indices using one or more of the cross-correlation signals, each of the asynchrony indices being indicative of a level of asynchrony between the at least two locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel Felipe Ortega, Julio César Spinelli, Maria Paula Bonomini, Luis Dante Barja
  • Publication number: 20160325098
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treatment of heart failure, hypertension and renal failure by stimulating the renal nerve. The goal of therapy is to reduce sympathetic activity of the renal nerve. Therapy is accomplished by at least partially blocking the nerve with drug infusion or electrostimulation. Apparatus can be permanently implanted or catheter based.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Howard R. Levin, Mark Gelfand
  • Publication number: 20160325099
    Abstract: An implantable neurostimulator-implemented method for managing tachyarrhythmias upon a patient's awakening from sleep through vagus nerve stimulation is provided. An implantable neurostimulator, including a pulse generator, is configured to deliver electrical therapeutic stimulation in a manner that results in creation and propagation (in both afferent and efferent directions) of action potentials within neuronal fibers comprising the cervical vagus nerve of a patient. Operating modes of the pulse generator are stored. An enhanced dose of the electrical therapeutic stimulation is parametrically defined and tuned to prevent initiation of or disrupt tachyarrhythmia upon the patient's awakening from a sleep state through at least one of continuously-cycling, intermittent and periodic ON-OFF cycles of electrical pulses. Other operating modes, including a maintenance dose and a restorative dose are defined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: CYBERONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Imad Libbus, Badri Amurthur, Bruce H. KenKnight
  • Publication number: 20160325100
    Abstract: A spinal cord stimulation device having a stimulation unit for generation and delivery of stimulation pulses, a control unit for controlling the stimulation unit with respect to stimulation intensity and an autonomic nervous system (“ANS”) sensing unit that is configured to generate ANS indicating signals that represent an increased sympathetic tone or an increased parasympathetic tone, respectively. The control unit is configured to control the intensity of respective stimulation pulses depending on a respective ANS indicating signal as generated by said ANS sensing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jie Lian, Dirk Muessig
  • Publication number: 20160325101
    Abstract: Diastolic function is monitored within a patient based on dynamic cardiogenic impedance as measured by a pacemaker or other implantable medical device. In one example, the device uses ventricular cardiogenic impedance values to detect E-wave parameters representative of passive filling of the ventricles. Atrial cardiogenic impedance values are used to detect A-wave parameters representative of active filling of the ventricles. Diastolic function is then assessed or evaluated based on the E-wave and A-wave parameters. Various functions of the implantable device are then controlled based on the assessment of diastolic function, such as by adjusting atrioventricular delay parameters to improve diastolic function. In some examples, the detection of E- and A-wave parameters is achieved by aligning impedance signals to atrial activation, and separately to ventricular activation, during asynchronous VOO pacing or while artificially inducing a 2:1 block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Stuart Rosenberg, Kritika Gupta, Riddhi Shah, Rupinder Bharmi, Edward Karst, Gene A. Bornzin
  • Publication number: 20160325102
    Abstract: A cardiac regulating apparatus and a cardiac regulating method are disclosed. The cardiac regulating apparatus includes a control unit, a sensing unit and an analyzing unit. The control unit is configured for outputting a cardiac control signal in accordance with a heart rate of a heart. The sensing unit is configured for acquiring a blood pulse signal. In response to the cardiac control signal having a first constant cardiac rhythm, the analyzing unit is configured for analyzing amplitude and reflected wave time of the blood pulse signal, and for outputting a regulation parameter according to the amplitude and the reflected wave time of the blood pulse signal. The control unit is configured for regulating the cardiac control signal according to the regulation parameter from the first constant cardiac rhythm to a second constant cardiac rhythm different from the first constant cardiac rhythm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Chia-Chi CHANG, Tzu-Chien HSIAO, Hung-Yi HSU
  • Publication number: 20160325103
    Abstract: The invention relates to improved cardiac pacemakers and methods of use thereof. In particular the cardiac pacemakers are useful for normalizing heart rates over resting heart rates in order to condition the heart to improve overall cardiac output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College
    Inventor: Markus Meyer
  • Publication number: 20160325104
    Abstract: A tethering feature includes an elongate break-away member and a base, and forms a proximal end of an implantable medical device housing. A tether attachment zone of the break-away member extends between break-away member ends, and the base includes a pair of supports, wherein each end of the break-away member is wrapped around a corresponding support. A delivery catheter tether may be attached to the device tethering feature by passing a looped portion of the tether around the tether attachment zone. The device may be untethered from the catheter by applying a pull force through the attached tether, while a distal end of a shaft of the catheter, which abuts the device proximal end, provides a back-up force, the pull force unwrapping each end of break-away member from the corresponding base support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas A. Anderson, Vladimir Grubac, Michael C. Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20160325105
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the wireless transfer of power between two hermetically sealed devices are described herein. An example system may include a battery package and a hermetically sealed body-implantable electronic device having an electronics package. The battery package may include one or more alignment structures, configured to removably align the battery package with the electronic device, a battery, and a wireless power transceiver. At least the battery and the wireless power transceiver of the battery package may be contained within a hermetic material separate from the electronic device. Power may be wirelessly transferred between the devices by any means, including inductive coupling or capacitive coupling. In some examples, the hermetically-sealed devices may be implanted in a living body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: James Etzkorn, Brian Otis
  • Publication number: 20160325106
    Abstract: A medical device coupled to extracardiac electrodes is configured to analyze a cardiac electrical signal over a signal analysis segment to determine if shockable rhythm classification criteria are met, determine that TWOS detection criteria are met for the signal analysis segment when a predetermined number of TWOS analysis windows are classified as TWOS, and classify the signal analysis segment as non-shockable in response to determining that the TWOS detection criteria are met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jian CAO, Xusheng ZHANG, Robert W. STADLER
  • Publication number: 20160325107
    Abstract: A wearable patch-type automatic defibrillator attachable to a region of a patient near the patient's heart includes a battery which stores electrical energy for defibrillation, a controller which controls the battery, electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes, and defibrillation electrodes. The controller analyzes ECG signals of the patient received through the ECG electrodes, and automatically provides the patient with the electrical energy stored in the battery through the defibrillation electrodes when defibrillation is needed according to a result of the analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: SANG WOOK PARK, HYUNG JONG KO, YONG IN PARK, SEOUNG JAE YOO, YUN CHEOL HAN
  • Publication number: 20160325108
    Abstract: A system and method for conservation of battery power in a portable medical device is provided. In one example, a processor arrangement includes a dual core processor having an ARM core and a DSP core. The portable medical device includes a monitor having the dual core processor, in communication with a belt node processor. The DSP core receives physiological data from the physiological sensor and sends the physiological data to the ARM core. The ARM core analyzes the physiological data to determine if a treatment sequence is necessary. The DSP core receives physiological data from the at least one physiological sensor and sends the physiological data to the ARM core, and also analyzes the physiological data to determine proper timing of the treatment sequence by the at least one therapy delivery device to synchronize at least one pulse of the treatment sequence with the physiological data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shane S. Volpe, Richard A. Rattanni, Thomas E. Kaib
  • Publication number: 20160325109
    Abstract: A system and method for multi-colour light treatment is provided. The system comprises: a treatment head for emitting light from a light source to a user. The treatment head comprises: a first light emitting element operable to emit light at a first wavelength; at least one other light emitting element operable to emit light at a second other wavelength. The system further comprises a switch coupled to said treatment head, the switch configured for alternately switching between the first and other light emitting element in dependence upon pre-defined treatment criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Alex Louis Knaus, Kaveh Seyed Momen