Patents Issued in April 19, 2018
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Publication number: 20180104370Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for operating a sterilization chamber such that one version of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) software is compatible with any number of hardware configurations of the sterilization chamber. The PLC software is divided into a core module for operations which are the same across all hardware configurations, and a template module for hardware specific operations. Configuration data, state data, and live data are segregated from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Peter VESELOVSKY, Michael Omatsu, Ahmad Juqqa, Nader Hijazi
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Publication number: 20180104371Abstract: A method circulating a volatile composition throughout at least one room using an air handling device is provided. The volatile composition is delivered into the room from a volatile composition dispenser. The air handling device and the volatile composition dispenser are each communicably connectable with a central control unit. The volatile composition dispenser comprises a reservoir, a wick in fluid communication with the reservoir, and a heater disposed adjacent to the wick. The method includes a wick cleaning step where the heater is turned off for a duration of time of at least three hours.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: Erik John HASENOEHRL
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Publication number: 20180104372Abstract: A refill cartridge for a volatile composition includes a reservoir, a volatile composition within the reservoir, and a composite membrane in fluid communication with the reservoir. The composite membrane includes a barrier layer having a thickness of less than about 10 ??? and at least one support layer in contact with the barrier layer, the support layer having a thickness of at least about 10 um. The volatile composition is transported from the reservoir across the composite membrane at a flux of between 1 and 100 g/(m2-hr) at about 25° C. and about 101 kPa.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. MCGLADE, Nitin SHARMA
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Publication number: 20180104373Abstract: A disposable gas diffusion device includes a gas supply device, which includes therein a gas inlet device, which includes a coupling section, and a compression element. The coupling section includes therein a gas conveyance hole. A container has an end connected to a diffuser that is provided with a gas entrance passage having an opposite end extending to a bottom of the diffuser. The bottom of the diffuser is provided with a liquid guiding device, which has an opposite end extending to a location adjacent to a bottom of the container. The diffuser has a top end in which an exit opening is formed. The gas supply device is operable to guide a pressurized gas into the container on induce a negative pressure zone inside the container in order to convey a liquid through the liquid guiding device to an atomization hole to be atomized and sprayed out.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: Hsu-Hui Chang
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Publication number: 20180104374Abstract: A photocatalyst filter is provided. The photocatalyst filter includes: a base in which an internal space is formed. The internal space is permeable to fluid, and a plurality of photocatalyst beads are provided in the internal space, wherein a surface of the internal space is reflective.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jee-yeon KIM, Hee-jin PARK, Yong-won JEONG, Jeong-eun LEE, Jun-ho KOH
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Publication number: 20180104375Abstract: An active oxidation and purifying system is provided to increase or maximize the rate of photocatalytic oxidation and ambient air purification capacity by providing both direct ultraviolet (UV) light and reflected UV light directed to the surface and apertures of active cell panels coated with a photocatalytic material. In one example, the active cells also include a plurality of apertures disposed in a transverse manner from the first surface to the second surface of the active cell. Furthermore, a first set of the apertures could be disposed about 45 degrees relative to a median axis along the first and second surfaces, while a second set of apertures could be disposed about negative 45 degrees relative to the same median axis in order to increase the surface area impinged by the direct and reflected UV light.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: ANDREW EIDE
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Publication number: 20180104376Abstract: An active oxidation and purifying system is provided to increase or maximize the rate of photocatalytic oxidation and ambient air purification capacity by providing both direct ultraviolet (UV) light and reflected UV light directed to the surface and apertures of active cell panels coated with a photocatalytic material. In one example, the active cells also include a plurality of apertures disposed in a transverse manner from the first surface to the second surface of the active cell. Furthermore, a first set of the apertures could be disposed about 45 degrees relative to a median axis along the first and second surfaces, while a second set of apertures could be disposed about negative 45 degrees relative to the same median axis in order to increase the surface area impinged by the direct and reflected UV light.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: ANDREW EIDE
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Publication number: 20180104377Abstract: The present invention provides a hemostatic composite sponge comprising oxidized cellulose and an essentially gelatin-free bioadhesive material stably associated with said sponge and present in an organized pattern on said sponge.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Hans Christian Hedrich, Joris Hoefinghoff, Woonza M. Rhee, Atsushi Edward Osawa
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Publication number: 20180104378Abstract: A hemostatic device for promoting the clotting of blood includes a gauze substrate, a clay material disposed on the gauze substrate, and also a polyol such as glycerol or the like disposed on the gauze substrate to bind the clay material. When the device is used to treat a bleeding wound, at least a portion of the clay material comes into contact with blood emanating from the wound to cause the clotting. A bandage that can be applied to a bleeding wound to promote the clotting of blood includes a flexible substrate and a gauze substrate mounted thereon. The gauze substrate includes a clay material and a polyol. A hemostatic sponge also includes a gauze substrate and a dispersion of hemostatic material and a polyol on a first surface of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Raymond J. Huey, Denny Lo, Daniel J. Burns, Giacomo Basadonna, Francis X. Hursey
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Publication number: 20180104379Abstract: Subject of the invention is a composition comprising: (a) at least one film-forming polymer, which does not comprise silicon, (b) at least one organic UV filter, and (c) at least one organic solvent, wherein the composition is liquid at 20° C., wherein components (a) and (b) are dissolved in solvent (c), and wherein the ratio of the total amounts of organic UV filters (b) to film-form ing polymers (a) is below 6.5. The invention also relates to compositions for therapy, uses of the composition, devices and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Juerg SCHMID, Andreas Supersaxo
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Publication number: 20180104380Abstract: The present application draws attention to particulate materials derived from carbonaceous materials, such as carbon foam, as a platform technology for multiple medical procedures performed to address diverse tissue deficits and/or pathologies. The particulates are biocompatible, permissive of cell attachment and differentiation, and provide a 3-dimensional substrate that is permissive of neo-vascularization. Methods are disclosed herein whereby the application and subsequent bodily interactions with the particulate materials with or without composite materials are optimized to provide a technological platform useful for multiple regenerative procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Stephen Miller, Nora Strong, Joel White
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Publication number: 20180104381Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provides bone graft compositions, and methods for their use and manufacture. A bone graft composition may include a first amount of demineralized cortical bone that includes non-spherical particles. The composition may further include a second amount of demineralized cancellous bone. The composition may also include a third amount of non-demineralized cortical bone. The demineralized cortical bone, the demineralized cancellous bone, and the non-demineralized cortical bone may be obtained from the same cadaveric donor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Matthew James Southard, Kenneth Blood, Marina Katelyn Bull, Adrian Samaniego, Nathan Ness
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Publication number: 20180104382Abstract: A biomaterial including a porous biocompatible structure having interconnected pores, wherein the pores have interior walls and are interconnected by passageways, the interior walls and passageways being coated with an osteoinductive aqueous demineralized bone extract solution, the aqueous demineralized bone extract solution including growth factors, proteins, a demineralized bone matrix and at least one of a weak acid and a guanidine hydrochloride, wherein the demineralized bone matrix is present per 100 g of the solution in an amount of from about 2 g to about 10 g.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Jennifer E. Woodell-May, Karen S. Troxel
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Publication number: 20180104383Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of treating a stricture in a nonvascular body lumen such as urethral strictures, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) strictures, ureteral strictures, esophageal strictures, sinus strictures, and biliary tract strictures. Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for treating at least one of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The method can include delivering, for example, via drug coated balloon catheters, anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative drugs (e.g., rapamycin, paclitaxel, and their analogues) and one or more additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Lixiao Wang, Peter Barnett
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Publication number: 20180104384Abstract: Provided is a composition for an acoustic wave probe including a polysiloxane mixture containing at least polysiloxane having a vinyl group and a phenyl group, polysiloxane having two or more Si—H groups in a molecular chain, and zinc oxide, a silicone resin for an acoustic wave probe, the acoustic wave probe, an acoustic wave measurement apparatus, an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, an ultrasound probe, a photoacoustic wave measurement apparatus, and an ultrasound endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Yoshihiro NAKAI, Takayasu NAGAI, Atsushi OSAWA
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Publication number: 20180104385Abstract: There is disclosed a substrate with an electron donating surface, characterized in having metal particles on said surface, said metal particles comprising palladium and at least one metal selected from the group consisting of gold, ruthenium, rhodium, osmium, iridium, and platinum, wherein the amount of said metal particles is from about 0.001 to about 8 ?g/cm2.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Bactiguard ABInventors: Mattias Ohrlander, Billy Södervall
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Publication number: 20180104386Abstract: The invention disclosed herein generally relates to particular intravascular drug-eluting delivery devices and methods for manufacture and use in either the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease or pathology. In one aspect, the drug eluting prosthesis is implanted into a patient's blood vessel upstream of a disease site.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: ALIM P. MITHA, JOHN H. WONG, PALLAVI BHAMBRI
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Publication number: 20180104387Abstract: A sensor for use in a canister for fluid collection, the canister having a canister top and defining a fluid collection chamber. The sensor includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion of the first electrode is supported by the canister top, and the second portion of the first electrode is configured to extend into the fluid collection chamber. The second electrode includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion of the second electrode is supported by the canister top, and the second portion of the second electrode is configured to extend into the fluid collection chamber. The sensor also includes an electric circuit configured to detect an electrical property associated with the first and second electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Richard M. Braga, David R. Swisher
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Publication number: 20180104388Abstract: A method and system assist a physician in controlling pressure in a line during a surgery. The method includes filtering a vacuum signal such that portions of the vacuum signal having a frequency greater than a threshold frequency (e.g., ten Hz) are not passed. Thus a filtered vacuum signal is provided. The method also includes providing a control signal to a vacuum source. The control signal is selected from the vacuum signal and the filtered vacuum signal. The vacuum source provides a vacuum having a level based on the control signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Andrew Mason Hahn, Andrew David Johnson, Brian William McDonell
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Publication number: 20180104389Abstract: A pressure controller for a phlegm sucking device includes a seat body, a press element and a control valve. The seat body has a containing space, a gas inlet tube and a gas outlet tube interconnected with each other. The control valve is disposed in the containing space. An upper end and a bottom end of the control valve abut the press element and an upper portion and a bottom of the seat body respectively for blocking or allowing communication between the gas inlet tube and the gas outlet tube. The control valve includes a plastic restoring element. When the plastic restoring element is deformed to have a decreased height, the plastic restoring element allows the control valve to move and provide a resilience. The control valve blocks the communication between the gas inlet tube and the gas outlet tube when the plastic restoring element is not deformed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Lily Medical CorporationInventors: Tang-Lung Hsu, Yung-Hung Chih, Chih-Jung Chen
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Publication number: 20180104390Abstract: A vacuum regulator device having a vacuum regulator and a vacuum gauge on a housing line that is configured to be in fluid communication with a patient include an electronic valve that selectively opens and closes the housing line. The vacuum gauge is located between the vacuum regulator and the patient and includes an electronic flow sensor upstream. The electronic flow sensor provides feedback to the vacuum regulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Medtec Medical, IncInventor: Michael D. Kilcran
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Publication number: 20180104391Abstract: Disclosed is a chest drainage system which reduces or eliminates pooling of blood/liquid and/or clogging/clotting in the drainage tube and/or chest tube, and provides objective and accurate measures of drained fluid volume and chest air leak. The chest drainage system continuously monitors chest tube and drainage tube status and clears pooled liquid in the drainage tube, and/or a clogged chest tube when necessary to restore negative pressure to the chest.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Esculon, LLCInventors: Evan S. LUXON, Daniel R. BURNETT, Randy PRESTON, Ryan COUGHLIN, Mark ZIEGLER, Derek WALLIN
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Publication number: 20180104392Abstract: Inline pumps with rear attachable syringes include a pump and a syringe with each designed so that the pump syringe system may be easily coupled and decoupled in the field. An end mount block on the pump has a slot shaped to accept a similarly shaped plunger button and plunger rod on the syringe. A user aligns the plunger button of the syringe next to the slot on the mount block of the pump, and slides the plunger button and rod into the inner cavity of the pump. Both the pump and the syringe have threaded couplers which securely couple the pump to the syringe by rotating the couplers with respect to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: Michael MARSHALL
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Publication number: 20180104393Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems and methods for using such devices and systems for treating incisions and wounds. In an aspect, disclosed is a device having a generally planar tension relief module and a flexible sealant structure sized to cover the tension relief module, the flexible sealant structure comprising a lower adhesive surface. The tension relief module includes a conduit structure having a plurality of support structures on an upper surface of the conduit structure and at least one opening extending through the conduit structure from a lower surface to the upper surface. At least a portion of the conduit structure is adapted to be aligned with a longitudinal axis of the incision. The tension relief module also includes opposing adhesive structures coupled to the conduit structure. The lower adhesive surface of the flexible sealant structure and the upper surface of the conduit structure form a flow pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Kenneth WU, Dean HU, Sumona NAG
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Publication number: 20180104394Abstract: Systems and methods for a reduced-pressure interface for providing reduced pressure through a sealing member to a distribution manifold includes a housing having a flange portion and a cavity wall portion such that the cavity wall portion forms a cavity having a tissue-facing cavity opening. A conduit port is coupled to the cavity wall and has a conduit aperture, such that the conduit port is adapted to receive a reduced-pressure delivery conduit. An attachment device is coupled to a tissue-facing side of the flange portion of the housing such that the attachment device couples the housing to the sealing member. Additionally, a cutting element is at least temporarily coupled to the housing proximate to the tissue-facing cavity opening such that the cutting element is adapted to form an aperture in the sealing member when the cutting element is driven into the sealing member with a driving force.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Aidan Marcus TOUT
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Publication number: 20180104395Abstract: The present invention relates to a pump unit for a breast pump for extracting milk from a human breast, comprising a motor for driving the pump unit, wherein the motor is configured to provide a motor feedback signal; a control unit for providing a control signal for controlling the motor; and an estimator for estimating a pressure provided by the pump unit based on the motor feedback signal and the control signal; wherein the control unit is configured to adjust the control signal based on the estimated pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: ARNOLD AALDERS, EWOUT VAN DER LAAN
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Publication number: 20180104396Abstract: A breast pump includes: a close-contact housing brought into contact with a breast of a lactating woman and having a protruding part, and a milk discharge hole formed on an end-side bottom surface of the protruding part; a cap connector covering an end side of the protruding part, having a spacing space between the cap connector and the protruding part, and provided with a milk discharge tube; a funnel connector on an upper side of the cap connector to have an inner space, and provided with a communication flow passage through which the inner space and the spacing space communicate; a cover to cover the inner space of the funnel connector; a flow separation membrane for vertically separating a space between the funnel connector and the cover; and an air tube through which air is allowed to flow into/out of the space between the cover and the flow separation membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: Cho Hee PARK
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Publication number: 20180104397Abstract: An implantable component is described which is connectable to a manipulating device in a self-retaining manner by a coupling device, which provides a first coupling element and a second coupling element. The implantable component can thus be really positioned by the manipulating device which can, for example, already be connected to the implantable component before a therapeutic procedure and can be separated therefrom again after the surgical procedure. This is in particular advantageous with minimally invasive procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: Joerg Schumacher
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Publication number: 20180104398Abstract: Cannula assemblies and methods of manufacturing cannula assemblies are provided. The cannula assembly includes a cannula and a pigtail extension coupled to the cannula. The pigtail extension includes a proximal section having a first stiffness and a distal section having a second stiffness, the first stiffness greater than the second stiffness. The proximal section of the pigtail extension is positioned between the cannula and at least a portion of the distal section.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Scott C. Corbett, Caitlyn Hastie
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Publication number: 20180104399Abstract: Devices and methods for regenerating dialysate are disclosed. In certain aspects, the present disclosure provides a multi-stage dialysate regenerating device comprising a first stage having a filter membrane for filtering a dialysate solution into a first fluid flow and a second fluid flow and a second stage having an osmotic membrane for allowing transfer of solvent from one of the first or second fluid flow into the other. Multi-stage dialysate regenerating devices with at least one stage operating by forward-osmosis are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: Angela R. Dowell
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Publication number: 20180104400Abstract: An automated peritoneal dialysis system provides both cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis treatment and also continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). The system includes a fluid preparation and treatment device with a concentrate dilution components connected to a source of purified water and medicament concentrate. The treatment device has at least one mixing container connected via a pump and valves to the sources, the valves and the pump mixing and diluting the concentrate to form a medicament. An auxiliary port is provided for attaching a CAPD container and for receiving medicament. A controller is programmed to control the fluid preparation and treatment device to implement one or more cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis treatment cycles using medicament from the mixing container and also to control the preparation of additional dialysate at the end of the cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis treatment cycles to dispense additional dialysate through the auxiliary port for use in CAPD.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey H. BURBANK, James M. BRUGGER, Dennis M. TREU, Mark T. WYETH
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Publication number: 20180104401Abstract: A method of peritoneal removal of electrolytes and inflammatory mediators. The method begins with infusing a treatment solution into the peritoneal cavity of a patient by way of a catheter. The treatment solution is drained from the peritoneal cavity by way of the catheter. During the draining, the treatment solution is filtered for removing electrolytes and inflammatory mediators.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Government of the United States as Represented by the Secretary of the Air ForceInventors: Ian Stewart, Jonathan Sosnov, James Ross
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Publication number: 20180104402Abstract: Systems and method for peripheral cannulation are provided. Systems include cannulas defining fenestrations that can be exposed or occluded by a cover slip to selectively expose fenestrations to blood flow in an artery or vein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Usman Ahmad, Michael Zhen-Yu Tong
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Publication number: 20180104403Abstract: The present invention is directed towards methods for therapeutically targeting circulating tumor cells during hemodialysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: ROSEMAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCESInventors: Thuc T. Le, Ranjana Mitra, Yasuyo Urasaki, Oscar B. Goodman
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Publication number: 20180104404Abstract: An apparatus includes a flexible catheter which may have a plurality of lumens extending from a proximal end to a distal end, a suction opening in fluid communication with a first lumen, a plurality of irrigating openings in fluid communication with a second lumen, a dilator in fluid communication with a third lumen and an occluding balloon in fluid communication with the fourth lumen. The catheter may be used to dilate an ostium, occlude the ostium, irrigate a sinus, and suction a sinus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: Don Q. Ngo-Chu
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Publication number: 20180104405Abstract: A fluid collection device includes a upper edge portion having a first end of a collection container having an outer surface where the upper edge portion defines an open top end. At least one adhesive surface may be attached to the outer surface of the collection container. A vacuum hose coupled to an outlet port extends from a second end of the collection container. A vacuum source applies a vacuum to the collection container through the vacuum hose.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: Drue Maureen Orwig
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Publication number: 20180104406Abstract: A medical device system is disclosed. The medical device system includes a first medical device and a second medical device. A remote interface including a touch screen is also included. The remote interface is in wireless communication with the first medical device and the second medical device. The remote interface is configured to provide a user interface to the first medical device and the second medical device. The remote interface is configured to receive user input through a touch screen. Also, a charging device is included. The charging device is configured to receive at least the first medical device and the remote interface and the charging device is configured to recharge a first medical device battery and the charging device is configured to recharge an interface battery in the remote interface. The charging device is connected to a personal computer wherein the personal computer provides information to the remote interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Dean Kamen, John M. Kerwin, Kevin A. Durand, Gregory R. Lanier, JR., Larry B. Gray, Gregg W. Rivinius, Gerald M. Guay, Bob David Peret, Colin H. Murphy, David Blumberg, JR.
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Publication number: 20180104407Abstract: Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with chemical blocking agents are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of chemical blocking agents and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Ralph G. Dacey, JR., Gregory J. Della Rocca, Colin P. Derdeyn, Joshua L. Dowling, Eleanor V. Goodall, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Eric C. Leuthardt, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Michael A. Smith, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Victoria Y.H. Wood, Gregory J. Zipfel
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Publication number: 20180104408Abstract: The present invention provides a delivery device which comprises a substrate, a rigid shell a diaphragm, a cannula, an electrode and an electronic device chamber. The substrate has a first side and a second side. The second side is opposite to the first side. The rigid shell is disposed on the first side of the substrate. A chamber is defined by the rigid shell and the substrate. The diaphragm is configured within the chamber to divide the chamber into an upper reservoir and a lower reservoir. The cannula penetrating through the rigid shell and in fluid communication with the upper reservoir. The electrode is disposed on the first side of the substrate. The electronic device chamber is electrically connecting to the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: MicroMED Co., Ltd.Inventors: Po-Ying LI, Tsung-Chieh CHENG, Chia-Chi FENG
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Publication number: 20180104409Abstract: Methods, computer systems, and computer readable media are provided for transitioning a clinical care room from a first scene to a second scene in order to facilitate completion of a medication-administration process. The first scene in the clinical care room is presented where the clinical care room has one or more zones. The first scene is associated with a first group of setting for components within the one or more zones. An input indicating that the medication-administration process has been initiated is received. Incident to receiving the input, the second scene is provided. The second scene is associated with a second group of settings for the components. The second group of settings is optimized to facilitate completion medication-administration process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: STEPHANIE PALMER BECHTEL, MARK NOLTE
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Publication number: 20180104410Abstract: A diagnostic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) procedure is applied to measure values of impedance-related parameters for one or more sensing electrodes. The parameters may include real impedance, imaginary impedance, impedance magnitude, and/or phase angle. The measured values of the impedance-related parameters are then used in performing sensor diagnostics, calculating a highly-reliable fused sensor glucose value based on signals from a plurality of redundant sensing electrodes, calibrating sensors, detecting interferents within close proximity of one or more sensing electrodes, and testing surface area characteristics of electroplated electrodes. Advantageously, impedance-related parameters can be defined that are substantially glucose-independent over specific ranges of frequencies. An Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) enables implementation of the EIS-based diagnostics, fusion algorithms, and other processes based on measurement of EIS-based parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Raghavendhar Gautham, Ning Yang, Rajiv Shah
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Publication number: 20180104411Abstract: Described and illustrated is a system for management of diabetes that includes an infusion pump, glucose sensor and controller with a method programmed into the controller. The infusion pump is configured to deliver insulin to a subject. The system provides the user with the ability to understand the effects of bolus insulin dosing upon their glucose levels. Specifically, the system provides a message that must include: (a) the trend of the user's glucose; (b) the recommended bolus; and (c) the actual bolus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Sweta CHOVANDA, Carlos O. MORALES
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Publication number: 20180104412Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a control system for controlling a medical system. The control system comprising: a portable device, a transmitter placed in a location of a local use environment of the portable device, and a data handling system comprising a detection module, a data interface, and a device controller functionally connected to the detection module and the data interface. The data handling system is configured to detect local vicinity of the portable device to the at least one transmitter by the detection module, receive input data from the at least one transmitter via the data interface, generate device control data for a medical device, comprising processing of the input data, and transmitting the device control data to a control device. Furthermore, a portable device, a method for controlling a medical system, and a computer program product for controlling a medical system by a control system are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Annika Henrich, Til Rendschmidt, Markus Graf, Tobias Loerracher, Simon Wetzel
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Publication number: 20180104413Abstract: Provided is a cassette unit suitable for use with an auto-injector having a drive unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Martin John MCLOUGHLIN, Michael James David HEALD, Brian David BARNEY
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Publication number: 20180104414Abstract: A sub-assembly of a medicament delivery device is presented, where the sub-assembly includes a plunger rod that is biased, a main body arranged on the plunger rod, and a coupling member movable relative to the main body, where the main body includes a first locking element, the coupling member includes a second locking element, and where the first locking element and the second locking element are configured to be releasably engaged with each other such that the coupling member is prevented from moving relative to the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Sebastian Karlsson, Anders Boström, Brian Maxfield, Mattias Daniel
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Publication number: 20180104415Abstract: The present invention relates to a drive mechanism for use with a medicament delivery device, comprising a plunger rod (68), a drive spring (72) operably arranged to the plunger rod, an actuator (52) comprising a holding member (60) releasably engaged to the plunger rod (68) for holding said plunger rod (68) with said drive spring (72) in a tensioned state, a rotator (38) operably connected and movable relative to said actuator (52) and configured to interact with said holding member for holding said holding member in engagement with the plunger rod, an activator (30) operably connected to said rotator (38). The invention is characterized in that the activator (30) is configured to rotate and subsequently linearly displace the rotator (38) in relation to the actuator (52) such that said holding member (60) is released from the plunger rod (68).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: Anders Boström
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Publication number: 20180104416Abstract: A medicament delivery device (10) comprising a syringe (12) having a barrel with an open end, and an axially moveable stopper (18) received in the barrel separating a first chamber axially forwards of the stopper from a second chamber axially rearwards of the stopper. The medicament delivery device further including an expandable drive housing (24) arranged to receive a propellant from a propellant source (36) for providing a vapour pressure, the expandable drive housing having a narrow channel in fluid communication with the second chamber. The expandable drive housing is expandable upon receiving propellant from the propellant source and, upon expansion, causes forward axial movement of the syringe.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Ian ANDERSON, Alastair WILLOUGHBY, Rachel KOPPELMAN
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Publication number: 20180104417Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an injection device for dispensing of a liquid medicament, the device comprising: an elongated housing extending in an axial direction to accommodate a cartridge, wherein the axial length of the interior of the housing exceeds the axial length of the cartridge to axially displace the cartridge inside the housing between an undeployed proximal position and a deployed distal position, a drive member axially displaceable inside the housing and being in sealed engagement with a side wall of the housing, wherein the drive member has an abutment face to axially abut with a proximal end of a barrel of the cartridge to displace the cartridge from the undeployed position towards the deployed position, wherein the drive member has an outlet located distally from the sealed engagement and further has an inlet located proximally from the sealed engagement, wherein the inlet and the outlet are in flow connection with each other via a flow path extending through the drive member and wheType: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Christian Nessel, Christian Dexheimer, Florian Hammen
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Publication number: 20180104418Abstract: A drug delivery device comprising a drug container extending between a distal end and a proximal end and is capable of being compressed into a single plane; a body extending between proximal and distal ends comprising a hollow space for containing the drug container; and a plunger extending between proximal and distal ends, wherein the distal end of the plunger engages telescopically with the proximal end of the body, wherein the plunger comprises at least one pair of protrusions, wherein the protrusion is capable of compressing the drug container as the plunger moves towards the proximal end of the drug delivery device, by applying a force to the drug container that is perpendicular to the movement of the plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: Annaniy Berenshteyn
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Publication number: 20180104419Abstract: A device is presented for injection of a product into an injection site, comprising: a container provided with a needle, a housing receiving the container, and a needle shield releasably coupled with the container. The device also includes a retaining arrangement provided at or near the distal end of the device, designed for preventing the container from moving distally with respect to the housing until the needle shield is removed from the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: Franck Carrel