Patents Issued in June 1, 2017
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Publication number: 20170151374Abstract: Provided are a metal medical device that is excellent in sliding properties, low protein adsorption properties, low cell adsorption properties, and the durability of these properties (the ability to reduce deterioration of sliding properties, low protein adsorption properties, and low cell adsorption properties), and a method for producing the device. The present invention relates to a metal medical device having a surface treatment layer on at least a part of its metal surface, the surface treatment layer including a primer layer formed of an alkoxysilane or a modified alkoxysilane containing a substituted alkoxy group, and a functional layer on the primer layer, the functional layer being formed of a silane compound containing a polyoxyalkylene group, a metal salt-containing hydrophilic group, a halogen salt-containing hydrophilic group, or a fluorine-containing hydrophobic group.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Yasuhisa MINAGAWA, Takefumi NAKASHITA
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Publication number: 20170151375Abstract: New ampholyte biomaterial compounds containing ampholyte moieties are synthesized and integrated into polymeric assemblies to provide hydrophilic polymers exhibiting improved biocompatibility, haemocompatibility, hydrophilicity non-thrombogenicity, anti-bacterial ability, and mechanical strength, as well as suitability as a drug delivery platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Fanny Burrows, John E. Mckendrick, Alan Rhodes, Simon J. Onis, Shivpal S. Sandhu
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Publication number: 20170151376Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for automatically switching different aspiration levels to an ocular probe are disclosed herein. The probe may be a phacoemulsification probe. A first aspiration level, supplied by a first pump, may be applied to the probe simultaneously with ultrasonic energy. A second aspiration level, supplied by a second pump, may be automatically switched from the first aspiration level. Control feed back of the pumps may be varied according to set thresholds.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Robert G. Raney, Michael J. Claus, James Gerg, Wayne S. Wong, David A. King, James W. Staggs, Fred Lee
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Publication number: 20170151377Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for automatically switching different aspiration levels to an ocular probe are disclosed herein. The probe may be a phacoemulsification probe. A first aspiration level, supplied by a first pump, may be applied to the probe simultaneously with ultrasonic energy. A second aspiration level, supplied by a second pump, may be automatically switched from the first aspiration level. Control feed back of the pumps may be varied according to set thresholds.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Robert G. Raney, Michael J. Claus, James Gerg, Wayne S. Wong, David A. King, James W. Staggs, Fred Lee
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Publication number: 20170151378Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for automatically switching different aspiration levels to an ocular probe are disclosed herein. The probe may be a phacoemulsification probe. A first aspiration level, supplied by a first pump, may be applied to the probe simultaneously with ultrasonic energy. A second aspiration level, supplied by a second pump, may be automatically switched from the first aspiration level. Control feed back of the pumps may be varied according to set thresholds.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Robert G. Raney, Michael J. Claus, James Gerg, Wayne S. Wong, David A. King, James W. Staggs, Fred Lee
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Publication number: 20170151379Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for automatically switching different aspiration levels to an ocular probe are disclosed herein. The probe may be a phacoemulsification probe. A first aspiration level, supplied by a first pump, may be applied to the probe simultaneously with ultrasonic energy. A second aspiration level, supplied by a second pump, may be automatically switched from the first aspiration level. Control feed back of the pumps may be varied according to set thresholds.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Robert G. Raney, Michael J. Claus, James Gerg, Wayne S. Wong, David A. King, James W. Staggs, Fred Lee
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Publication number: 20170151380Abstract: The present invention provides a breastshield for use in a breastpumping system for expressing milk, the breastshield being of such a construction that substantially limits the amount of air between the breast/nipple and the breastshield surrounding the breast/nipple, and most preferably virtually eliminates any air at least in the area of the breast and nipple. In some embodiments, any air in the breastpumping system is substantially eliminated. With the amount of air limited, the mechanism used for generating the pressure difference in the breastshield (e.g., vacuum or negative pressure), such as a diaphragm pump, does not need to do as much work. Less energy is required for the expression of milk, and thus the size of pump used can be decreased, thereby reducing the overall cost of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Brian H. Silver, Sam Levey, Carr Lane Quackenbush, Beda Weber, Etienne Furrer, Daniela Wackerlin
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Publication number: 20170151381Abstract: Disclosed is a device for providing resuscitation or suspended state through redistribution of cardiac output to increase supply to the brain and heart for a patient. The device includes an electrically controllable redistribution component attachable to the patient to provide redistribution of the cardiac output to increase supply to the brain and heart. The redistribution component, following a predefined reaction pattern based on an electrical signal, and computer means configured to: receive a patient data which identifies physiological and/or anatomical characteristics of the patent; and provide the electrical signal for the redistribution component based on the patient data or a standard response. The device may provide mechanisms to protect the aorta and the remaining anatomy of the patient from inadvertent damage caused by the disclosed device in any usage scenario of either correct intended usage or unintended usage. Also disclosed is a method for providing resuscitation or suspended state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Habib Frost
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Publication number: 20170151382Abstract: Flexible housing filters for filtration of fluids and methods of making such filters are disclosed. The filters may include one or more peripheral seals in the flexible housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Daniel Lynn, Scott Day, Paolo Verri
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Publication number: 20170151383Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for querying a specification feature arranged in, at or on a medical technical functional means, the method comprising the step of: querying the specification feature by means of a medical device functionally coupled to or to be coupled to the medical technical functional means or by means of a device or means connected to or being arranged in signal transmission with the medical technical treatment apparatus. The invention further relates to a medical technical functional means, a medical device and a control unit. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a digital storage medium, a computer program product and a computer program.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Josef Beden, Juergen Klewinghaus
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Publication number: 20170151384Abstract: Double-lumen infusion catheter including: a shaft having proximal section, distal section, and intermediate section therebetween; first and second lumens extending along a length of the shaft and having arc shaped wall therebetween; and an inflatable member provided distally to intermediate section, and over the distal section. First lumen has cross section larger than cross section of second lumen and is configured to receive a guidewire therethrough and allow fluid flow via an unobstructed portion of first lumen. Unobstructed portion is formed along guidewire outer surface, between guidewire outer surface and inner wall of first lumen, and extends from an inlet at proximal end of intermediate section to an outlet at distal end of intermediate section. First lumen is narrowed to approximate a first diameter in shaft proximal and distal sections, and is widened to approximate a second diameter greater than first diameter in the shaft intermediate section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: A.V. Medical Technologies LTDInventors: Michael Gabriel TAL, Ilan CARMEL, Josef SHAHRUR
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Publication number: 20170151385Abstract: A drip chamber (1) for administering a medical fluid, comprises a chamber element (30) forming a chamber (300), an inlet (20) for letting a medical fluid into the chamber (300), and a connector (31) connected to the chamber element (30) at an outlet of the drip chamber (1). A tube (4) is connectable to the connector (31) for letting the medical fluid out of the chamber (300). Herein, the connector (31) is formed in one piece on the chamber element (30) by using injection molding, wherein the chamber element (30) is formed from a first material and the connector (31) is formed from a second material which is different from the first material. In this way a drip chamber is provided which allows for an easy, cost-efficient production and at the same time is easily squeezable and may provide a reliable, durable connection to a tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Harry Pütter
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Publication number: 20170151386Abstract: An IV pole base is configured to couple in a tessellating manner to at least one other like IV pole base. The IV pole base can comprise a horizontal rectangular plate having four side edges and a given thickness (at least along the aforementioned side edges). This plate has a plurality of tessellating elements comprising each of a blank and a tab formed at each of the four side edges. The IV pole base further comprises a stabilizing thickening element disposed at a periphery of at least one of the tessellating elements to locally increase the thickness of the IV pole base beyond the thickness of the plate to thereby increase tessellation stability. The plate also includes an IV pole coupler formed centrally thereto, the IV pole coupler being configured to receive and hold an IV pole such that the IV pole extends outwardly perpendicularly to the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Linda M. Walther, Frank Martorelli, Cristobal J. Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20170151387Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, devices and articles, including a method for adaptive wireless communication transmissions between units of an ambulatory portable medical device. The method includes obtaining data relating to wireless transmissions between the units of the medical device, and setting one or more attributes of wireless transmission of one or more messages between the units of the medical device based, at least in part, on the obtained data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Ofer Yodfat, Avihoo P. Keret, Zohar Man, Tsabar Mor
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Publication number: 20170151388Abstract: A drug delivery device comprising a piston rod adapted to engage and axially move a cartridge piston to thereby expel an amount of drug from a loaded cartridge corresponding to a set dose amount, the device comprising a motor for moving the drive member from an initial position, through a start-of-dose position, to an end-of-dose position, as well as position detection means adapted to generate output data indicative of the drive member's position relative to the piston of a loaded cartridge. An electronic controller adapted is adapted operate the motor to continuously move the drive member from the initial position, based on output data from the position detection means determine that the drive member is in engagement with the cartridge piston corresponding to the start-of-dose position, and operate the motor to move the drive member from the start-of-dose position to the an end-of-dose position corresponding to the set dose.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicants: Novo Nordisk A/S, Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Michael Monrad, Per Einar Pontus Holm, Jens Aage Munk
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Publication number: 20170151389Abstract: The invention is directed to a drug delivery device (1) comprising a housing (7) retaining a primary drug delivery assembly (16) and a secondary drug delivery assembly (17). The secondary drug delivery assembly (17) comprises a secondary dose setting mechanism with a biasing member adapted to reset the secondary dose setting mechanism in a resetting movement (65). An actuator (34) is movable relative to the housing (7) and comprises a first engagement section (55) configured to engage a second engagement section (53) provided by an actuation collar (37) such that an actuation movement (63) of the actuator (34) is transferred to the actuation collar (37).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Marc Holtwick, Wolfgang Marx, Andreas Bode, James West, Paul Hayton, James Coop, Christopher Kilbane
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Publication number: 20170151390Abstract: An apparatus comprising an optical sensor having a plurality of photosensitive cells arranged in a grid, wherein the optical sensor is configured to capture a first image using a first subset of the photosensitive cells and to capture a second image using a second subset of the photosensitive cells, the second subset not including any of the photosensitive cells in the first subset, wherein the apparatus is configured to process the first and second images using at least one optical character recognition algorithm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Stephan Muller-Pathle
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Publication number: 20170151391Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure disclose a system for delivering medication. In one aspect, the disclosure is directed a medical dispensing device that includes a label with a series of zones of varying widths, with each of the zones corresponding to a pre-determined volumetric dose of the drug that is correlated to one of the physical characteristics of a patient. In one specific example, the label is further affixed to the medicine dispensing device such that the smallest dose of the drug to be administered corresponds to a first zone that is proximate an opening through which the drug is to be dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Caleb Hernandez
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Publication number: 20170151392Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a drug delivery device for selecting and dispensing a number of user variable doses of a medicament comprising a clicker arrangement. The device comprises a housing (10), a dose selector (80) operable to set a dose by rotation relative to the housing (10), a number sleeve (60) coupled to the dose selector (80) and arranged within the housing (10) such that at least a portion of the number sleeve (60) is visible through a first aperture (11b) in the housing (10), a piston rod (30) coupled to the housing (10) and to a drive sleeve (40) such that rotation of the drive sleeve (40) relative to the housing (10) causes the piston rod (30) to translate relative to the housing (10), a clutch (120) arranged between the number sleeve (60) and the drive sleeve (40), and a dispense clicker comprising a flexible arm (123) and a toothed profile (75). The device further comprises a button (70) operable to effect dose dispensing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: William Marsh, Anthony Paul Morris, Joseph Butler, Matthew Jones, Samuel Keir Steel, Richard James Vincent Avery
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Publication number: 20170151393Abstract: An apparatus includes a medicament container, a first elastomeric member, a second elastomeric member and a stopper. The first and second elastomeric members are disposed within the medicament container. The first elastomeric member, a first portion of the medicament container and the second elastomeric member collectively define a medicament volume. The stopper is coupled to a distal end portion of the medicament container. The second elastomeric member, a second portion of the medicament container and the stopper collectively define a vent volume. A first retainer of the stopper is configured to engage a first portion of a carrier to limit movement of the medicament container when in a first position. A second retainer of the stopper is configured to engage a second portion of the carrier to limit movement of the medicament container when in a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: kaleo, Inc.Inventors: Eric S. EDWARDS, Evan T. EDWARDS, Mark J. LICATA, Paul F. MEYERS, Frank E. BLONDINO
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Publication number: 20170151394Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for guided injection, which include: one or more controllable light-emitting elements configured to emit non-destructive light and a computing device operably connected to the one or more controllable light-emitting elements configured to emit non-destructive light, the computing device including a processor operable to receive at least one digital representation of a body region of an individual, the body region of the individual including one or more physical registration landmarks, the at least one digital representation including one or more digitally registered injection sites and one or more digital registration landmarks corresponding to the one or more physical registration landmarks on the body region; and control the one or more controllable light-emitting elements to illuminate a location of a surface of the body region of the individual corresponding in location to at least one of the one or more digitally registered injection sites.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Edward S. Boyden, Hon Wah Chin, Gregory J. Della Rocca, Daniel Hawkins, Roderick A. Hyde, Robert Langer, Eric C. Leuthardt, Terence Myckatyn, Parag Jitendra Parikh, Dennis J. Rivet, Joshua S. Shimony, Michael A. Smith, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Clarence T. Tegreene
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Publication number: 20170151395Abstract: A medicated inhalant dispenser has a plastics material body having a mouthpiece. A pressurized, inhalant source has a canister and a sprout which his moved towards the canister for release of a dose from the canister. The sprout is accommodated in a junction member, which is movable by a cam connected to a pivotal cover for the mouthpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Raymond John Bacon
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Publication number: 20170151396Abstract: The invention described herein is directed to method of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, comprising administering an effective amount of an osmolyte by at least one nasal cannula to a subject in need thereof. Also provided is a nasal cannula system for delivering an osmolyte, comprising a nebulizer and tubing having two ends, where the first end of the tubing is connected to the nebulizer and the second end of the tubing is tapered to fit in the nostril of a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: Parion Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. BOUCHER, Michael Ross JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20170151397Abstract: A nasal delivery device and a method of delivering substance to a nasal airway of a subject can be used for mass treatment, especially mass vaccination. The delivery device can include an interface unit, as a replaceable unit, having at least one nosepiece unit for fitting to a respective nostril of a subject, a nozzle from which substance is in use delivered, and at least one delivery unit having a substance supply unit for delivering substance to the nozzle of the at least one nosepiece unit. The delivery device can also include an actuation unit for actuating the at least one delivery unit of the interface unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Per Gisle Djupesland
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Publication number: 20170151398Abstract: An intelligent control system for controlling a patient ventilation apparatus having at least negative end expiratory pressure ventilation (NEEP) system. The controller accepts signals from one or more physiological parameter sensors, compares data received from those sensors to target values stored in a memory, and either recommends changes to the NEEP or signals the NEEP to change or maintain certain settings, such as level and frequency. A positive end pressure ventilation system may be further employed with the intelligent control system, such that, based on data received from the physiological sensors, the intelligent control system can be used to deliver optimal levels of negative pressure ventilation and positive pressure ventilation, and promote weaning of a patient off the ventilators. The intelligent control system may also be used with an external pressure oscillatory device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Kevin R. WARD, James M. BLUM, Kayvan NAJARIAN
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Publication number: 20170151399Abstract: Systems and methods for improving airway patency are disclosed. An oral device is positioned in in the oral cavity and applies a negative pressure to the oral cavity. The oral device has pressure delivery ports directed toward an anterior surface of the soft palate when positioned therein. The negative pressure generates an air flow out of the oral cavity. A pressure tube is coupled to the oral device to provide the applied negative pressure. A pressure source is coupled to the pressure tube to generate the applied negative pressure. A collector is coupled to the pressure tube and/or pressure source to collect liquid, typically saliva, from the air flow out of the oral cavity. The collector is disposed outside of the oral cavity and coupled to the oral device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: MATTHIAS VASKA, JONATHAN PODMORE, JOHN EDWARD CROWE, SEAN CHRISTOPHER DANIEL
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Publication number: 20170151400Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for improving airway patency are provided. A medial surface of the patient's tongue is constrained with a tongue constraint of an oral device placed in the oral cavity to generate a clear region between the medial surface and the hard palate. The clear region is in fluid communication with the soft palate. The tongue constraint has superior surface and inferior surfaces configured to generate the clear region. Negative pressure is applied within the oral cavity to hold the soft palate in a position in which the airway is at least partially open. The negative pressure is applied through one or more ports of the oral device. The one or more ports remain unobstructed by the tongue when the negative pressure is applied. The applied negative pressure causes the soft palate and tongue form a seal whereby the patient's airway is substantially fluidly isolated from the clear region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: MATTHIAS VASKA, JONATHAN PODMORE, JOHN EDWARD CROWE, SEAN CHRISTOPHER DANIEL
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Publication number: 20170151401Abstract: A head-mounted respiratory assistance apparatus configured to provide a respiratory gases stream to a user. The head-mounted respiratory assistance has a main body securable to the head of a user and a blower unit that is operable to generate a pressurised gases stream from a supply of gases from the surrounding atmosphere. A patient interface is provided on the main body that has a gases inlet which is fluidly connected to the blower unit and which is configured to deliver the pressurised gases to the user's nose and/or mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Adam John Darby, Donald Roy Kuriger, Johannes Nicolaas Bothma, Scott Bent
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Publication number: 20170151402Abstract: Respiratory therapy apparatus has a short conduit (10) with a mouthpiece (13) at one end and open to atmosphere at its opposite end (11). One end of a cylinder (22), (110, 203) opens into the conduit (10) and contains a piston (21, 111, 205) slidable along the cylinder. The piston (21, 111, 205) carries a permanent magnet (24) that interacts with a magnetic field produced by electromagnetic coils (25, 26), 101-109 surrounding the cylinder. The coils are driven by a control unit (30) that receives inputs from pressure, flow and piston position sensors (40, 41) and (42) to cause the piston to oscillate in the cylinder and superimpose an oscillatory waveform on the normal tidal respiration along the conduit (10) at an amplitude sufficient to mobilize mucus in the patient's airway and produce a therapeutic effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventors: Anthony Lucio Belisario, Mohammad Qassim Mohammad Khasawneh, Mark Charles Oliver, Mark Sinclair Varney
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Publication number: 20170151403Abstract: A cuff-pressure control device includes a pump supplying gas into the cuff, a connection path connecting the pump and the cuff, an exhaust valve exhausting gas in the cuff through the connection path, a pressure sensor measuring an internal pressure of the connection path, and a controller controlling the internal pressure of the cuff according to a measured value of the internal pressure of the connection path measured with the pressure sensor. The controller includes an obstruction detection unit that obtains, from the measured value of the pressure sensor, a pressure change amount from a time point when the pump is stopped while the internal pressure of the connection path is being increased by the pump to a time point after a predetermined time elapses and that detects the obstruction of the connection tube when the pressure change amount is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Yuzo HIGASHIYAMA, Sho MAKINO
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Publication number: 20170151404Abstract: A fluid delivery system is provided including an elongated member with a lumen, a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, wherein the second portion is disposed between the first portion and the third portion. The elongated member is insertable into a patient's mouth such that the second portion is disposed entirely within the patient's mouth while the first portion and third portion extend from a point inside the patient's mouth to a point external the patient's mouth. The fluid delivery system also includes a locking system slidably engaged with the elongated member, the locking system removably engageable with the patient's teeth. Further, the second portion is configured to allow drainage of a fluid from within the lumen to a point external the elongated member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: James B. Hunt
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Publication number: 20170151405Abstract: Disclosed herein is a tracheal tube including a tube main body and a cuff that is mounted to the tube main body and has a barrel portion capable of being deflated and inflated. A covering region that covers a tracheal inner wall of a trachea in a state in which the barrel portion is inflated in the trachea has a contact part that gets contact with the tracheal inner wall and a wrinkle part that does not get contact with the tracheal inner wall, and the wrinkle part includes a first wrinkle and a second wrinkle that extends in a direction intersecting a predetermined part of the first wrinkle and has a termination part that does not intersect the predetermined part and terminates at such a position as to sandwich the contact part with the predetermined part.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Anri FUJII
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Publication number: 20170151406Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to oxygenation masks having a plurality of tubes detachably secured to the oxygenation mask, wherein the plurality of tubes comprise an oxygen tube configured to supply oxygen gas received from an oxygen source to the patient via the oxygenation mask and an end-tidal carbon dioxide return tube configured to direct a portion of the patient's exhaled breath, comprising carbon dioxide, away from the oxygenation mask and to an end-tidal CO2 monitoring device. Accordingly, the oxygenation mask may be configured to supply oxygen to a patient while concurrently monitoring the breath metabolism rate of the patient by collecting a portion of the patient's exhaled breath in a gas return tube which is in fluid communication with an ETCO2 monitoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: LaToya Booth Wise, Taj Eubanks
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Publication number: 20170151407Abstract: The technology provides for a cushion assembly or a tool for forming the cushion assembly for a patient interface delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways. The cushion assembly has an inferior surface and a mask connection portion, and includes a pad arranged on the inferior surface for sealingly contacting a wearer's face in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Bernd Christoph LANG, Johannes NICKOL, Jens ROTHFUSS, Robert EIBL, Christian BAYER
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Publication number: 20170151408Abstract: A headgear for securing a patient airway interface device to a patient's head comprising a concave partial helmet having an outer surface and an inner surface and having a left lateral element, a right lateral element, a top portion and a back portion, wherein the left lateral element and the right lateral element are separated at a front half of the concave partial helmet by a void between the front half top portion of the concave partial helmet and the left lateral element and the right lateral element; when on the patient's head the top portion of the concave partial helmet terminates at the forehead of the patient's head with a front face of the top portion of the concave partial helmet that is proximal to the forehead having a stabilizer for supporting a hub and wherein the left lateral element and the right lateral element is structured to terminate on either side of a patient's face near a cheek portion without directly touching the check portion and wherein a section of the right lateral element and tType: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Michael Cam Lun, Daniel Oh, Kiran Chauhan, Ashley Hall, Andrew Yfantis, Nadarasa Visveshwara
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Publication number: 20170151409Abstract: This invention relates to a patient interface and component parts which may be integrated or form a part of an assembled interface for use by a user. In various embodiments, the component parts may include: a component may be provided as a clip for supporting a gas supply tube to the interface; a buckle may be provided at an end of a headgear strap for releasable attachment to the interface; a manifold part of a patient interface may be attachable to the interface in a manner allowing for adjustment or re-orientation such that an associated gas supply conduit is re-routed to be to a left- or a right-side of the interface (or user); one or a pair of support side arms of the interface may be configured to be twisted or bent so as to more comfortably accommodate the shape of a user's face upon which they are to be located in use; parts of a manifold at the connection of a gas supply tube to the interface may be configured to be of a multi-part manifold assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Mathew Ian PEACOCK, Laurence GULLIVER, Jason Allan KLENNER, Brent Ian LAING, Sooji Hope CLARKSON, Mark Thomas O'CONNOR, Milanjot Singh ASSI, Aidan James MOYLE, Andrew Rolf DRAIN, Christi Nicol ENSLIN, Olivia Grace CURTIS
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Publication number: 20170151410Abstract: A ventilator circuit for use in administering medication to a patient includes a housing, a one-way inhalation valve and a one-way exhalation valve. A metered does inhaler receptacle is in fluid flow communication with an interior space of the housing holding chamber. An exhaust conduit communicates between input and output passageways disposed on opposite sides of the interior space.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONALInventors: JERRY R. GRYCHOWSKI, MARTIN P. FOLEY
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Publication number: 20170151411Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can be configured to couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Hamish OSBORNE, Gavin Walsh MILLAR, Stephen David EVANS, Bruce Gordon HOLYOAKE, James William STANTON, David Leon MCCAULEY, Gareth Thomas MCDERMOTT, Nicholas James Michael MCKENNA, Myfanwy Jane Antica NORTON, Adrian John ELSWORTH, Michael John ANDRESEN, Jonathan Andrew George LAMBERT, Sandeep Singh GURM, Tessa Hazel PARIS, Joseph Nathaniel GRIFFITHS, Ping SI, Christopher Gareth SIMS, Elmo Benson STOKS, Dexter Chi Lun CHEUNG, Peter Alan SEEKUP, Po-Yen (David) LIU, Richard Edward LANG, Paul James TONKIN, Ian Lee Wai KWAN
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Publication number: 20170151412Abstract: A device, for dispensing an anesthetic into a gas stream, has a gas inlet, via which gas to be enriched with anesthetic and coming from a gas source flows in and with a gas outlet, via which gas enriched with anesthetic flows out to a patient port. A heating element, for heating the gas stream, is arranged upstream of an evaporation chamber, for dispensing an anesthetic into the gas stream, between the gas inlet and the gas outlet. The heating element is actuated by a control unit such that heat is fed to the gas to be enriched with anesthetic for evaporation of the anesthetic located in the evaporation chamber as a function of at least one status parameter of the gas to be enriched with the anesthetic and/or of the gas at least partially enriched with the anesthetic.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Norbert WRUCK
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Publication number: 20170151413Abstract: A method of manufacturing a catheter shaft includes extruding an inner polymeric layer having a main lumen and two or more side lumens spaced about the main lumen; forming an outer polymeric layer about the inner polymeric layer; and inserting at least one elongate member, such as a wire, through each side lumen of the inner polymeric layer. The side lumens are less than about 1/5 the size of the main lumen. The method may further include the step of forming a braided layer between the inner polymeric layer and the outer polymeric layer. In an alternate embodiment, the method includes co-extruding an inner polymeric layer and a multi-lumen layer, the multi-lumen layer having two or more side lumens; forming an outer polymeric layer about the multi-lumen layer; and inserting at least one elongate member through each side lumen. Catheter assemblies made according to the described methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Martin Maitre Grasse, James V. Kauphusman
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Publication number: 20170151414Abstract: A catheter for the delivery of a therapeutic fluid to a patient's cavity is provided. The catheter includes an inflow lumen for delivering fluid to the patient's cavity; an outflow lumen for recovering fluid from the patient's cavity; an electrode located, in use, in the patient's cavity; and structure for supplying power to the electrode. Also provided is a system for the delivery of a therapeutic fluid to a patient's cavity, including the catheter, and a method for delivering a therapeutic fluid into a patient's cavity, including the step of using the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: COMBAT MEDICAL SLInventor: Alberto Martinez Albalat
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Publication number: 20170151415Abstract: A catheter including a balloon. The balloon has an elastic inner layer and an elastic outer layer. The inner and outer layers are tubular and are inflatable and deflatable in response to a change of internal pressure of the balloon. The catheter includes a tubular reinforcement member positioned radially between the inner layer and the outer layer. The reinforcement member has a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion in the axial direction of the catheter. The reinforcement member has an intermediate portion between the first end portion and the second end portion in the axial direction. At least one of the first and second end portions is not directly fixed to both the inner layer and the outer layer. The intermediate portion is not directly fixed to both the inner layer and the outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Naoyuki MAEDA, Yuuki SOUMA, Ryota TAKEUCHI
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Publication number: 20170151416Abstract: Injection devices and methods for delivering a trail of therapeutic cells and/or one or more therapeutic substances or diagnostic substances or injectable medium into an anatomical space of an animal or human subject, particularly a trail of therapeutic cells and/or one or more therapeutic substances or diagnostic substances or injectable medium into the spinal cord of a subject and to deliver a trail of therapeutic cells and/or one or more therapeutic substances or diagnostic substances or injectable medium inside the spinal cord, to treat an injury or disorder of the central nervous system requiring injection of cells and/or one more therapeutic substances. The devices and methods are useful for the treatment of a variety of traumas, conditions and diseases, in particular, spinal cord injuries, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis and spinal ischemia as well as other spinal cord degenerative conditions and pathologies.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Artem B. Kutikov, Richard T. Layer, Simon W. Moore, Thomas R. Ulich, James D. Guest, Alex A. Aimetti, Robert Charles, Brendan P. Collins, Jon Taylor, Eugene Zeleny
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Publication number: 20170151417Abstract: A catheter includes: a catheter shaft; and a hub on a proximal side of the catheter shaft. The catheter shaft includes a shaft inner surface inclined portion at a proximal portion, the diameter of which increases proximally such that the shaft inner surface inclined portion forms an angle with the catheter central axis. The hub includes a first hub inner surface inclined portion continuous from the shaft inner surface inclined portion and inclined at the same inclination angle as the shaft inner surface inclined portion, and a second hub inner surface inclined portion proximal of the first hub inner surface inclined portion. The second hub inner surface inclined portion inclination angle differs from the first hub inner surface inclined portion inclination angle. The hub does not cover an inner peripheral surface of the catheter shaft in an interlock portion in which the catheter shaft and the hub are interlocked together.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Tomoaki TAKEMURA, Yuya OTAKE
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Publication number: 20170151418Abstract: A method of performing a medical procedure, includes providing a catheter including a first lumen in fluid communication with a first distal opening and a second lumen in fluid communication with a second distal opening, advancing a distal end of a first intra-catheter stiffener element through the first lumen and out of the first distal opening, coupling the first intra-catheter stiffener element to the catheter, advancing a distal end of a second intra-catheter stiffener element through the second lumen and out of the second distal opening, coupling the second intra-catheter stiffener element to the catheter, and advancing the catheter into a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Shekhar D. Nimkar, Stephen E. Albrecht, Paramjith Anand, Eric Tobin
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Publication number: 20170151419Abstract: A needle guard located in a first hub and the combination mounted over a needle of a second hub having a shaft, a needle tip, and a change in profile located proximal of the needle tip. The needle guard has a proximal wall having a perimeter defining an opening therein, a first arm extending distal the proximal wall, and a second arm extending distal the proximal wall opposite the first arm. The first arm and the second arm are spaced from the needle in a ready to use position. The first arm, the second arm, or both arms covering the needle tip in a protective position when the needle guard is triggered by an activator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: B. Braun Melsungen AGInventor: Julian Sonksen
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Publication number: 20170151420Abstract: Systems and method for using a sleeve for enhanced drug delivery are described. The sleeve may incorporate porous materials and may be coated or treated with various drugs and/or therapeutic agents. The sleeve may be utilized in cooperation with balloon catheters and/or other devices. When acting as a reservoir for holding various drugs and/or therapeutic agents, the drug delivery sleeve provides a means of reducing drug losses as well as a controlled mechanism for drug release. The materials for the sleeve, constructed by various techniques, may be circumferentially distensible, may be elastic, and may have varying degrees of recoil as needed for any particular purpose.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Alvaro J. Laguna
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Publication number: 20170151421Abstract: Provided is a catheter system for intraluminal passages, including blood vessels, which includes a guidewire incorporating a work element, and an inflatable balloon enveloping the work element. The work element includes a lesion-smoothing member, which in a work configuration projects radially from a longitudinal axis of the balloon. The work element may be configured to allow for controllable rotation about the longitudinal axis, such that the rotation thereby substantially defines a closed ellipsoid-like surface. When the balloon is inflated with a fluid and is inside an intraluminal passage, rotation of the work element causes the lesion-smoothing member to rotate along a surface of the balloon and simultaneously push against the balloon surface. The pushing against the balloon surface exerts force against the walls of the intraluminal passage, thereby allowing for smoothing lesion material located on the walls of the intraluminal passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventor: Amram ASHER
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Publication number: 20170151422Abstract: A handle component of a medical device is disclosed for delivering a material to an enclosed cavity or space. The handle component includes a self-contained mechanism for holding the material and for providing or releasing the material to the enclosed cavity. The handle component also includes a pressure relief valve in fluid communication with the mechanism and the enclosed cavity. The pressure relief valve is configured to indicate when delivery of the material to the enclosed cavity reaches a preselected or set pressure and to thereby assure precise filling of the enclosed cavity with the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Jeffery Argentine, Samuel Robaina
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Publication number: 20170151423Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include devices for time release of measured quantities of an active ingredient and storage of animal management information. One embodiment disclosed herein releases an active ingredient, which is useful in the ruminant art, within the rumen and, then, at optionally varied intervals, releases additional doses into the same environment. The active ingredients are compartmentalized and, upon receiving an appropriate signal, use a magnetic field to expel the active ingredient into the rumen of the animal. The doses of active ingredient may be delivered simultaneously, sequentially, or independently. Further, the doses of active ingredient may be the same active ingredient or different active ingredients, in any formulation. Another embodiment described herein stores animal management information, such as identification or dosage information, and wirelessly communicates the stored information to an external device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Michael L. VANDIERENDONCK, Marcelo A. MARTINEZ