Patents Issued in June 7, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180154083
    Abstract: A feedback element for a medicament delivery device, wherein the feedback element comprises two outer longitudinally extending flexible legs (21b) having a proximal and a distal end, and two inner longitudinally extending legs (19) having a proximal and a distal end; wherein the two inner longitudinally extending legs (19) are connected at their proximal ends by a proximal transversal end portion (21d) defining a guide extension and wherein each outer longitudinally extending flexible leg (21b) is connected to one inner longitudinally extending leg (19) by a distal transversal end portion (21a) and wherein each outer longitudinally extending flexible leg (21b) extends at its proximal end radially outwards defining a radial foot 21c.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Justin Stewart
  • Publication number: 20180154084
    Abstract: An autoinjector comprising: a body (1) receiving a reservoir (S), said reservoir (S) containing fluid and including a piston (P), such as a pre-filled syringe; a piston rod (5) that is adapted to co-operate with the piston (P) of said reservoir (S), said piston rod (5) being movable by an injection spring (8) between a primed position and an injection position in which said piston rod (5) has moved the piston (P) of the reservoir (S) so as to inject the fluid into an injection site; and a visual, audible, and/or tactile indicator device for indicating to the user that said autoinjector may be removed from said injection site; said autoinjector including a retarding system for delaying the actuation of said visual, audible and/or tactile indicator device relative to the end of injection, said retarding system including a dashpot (16) containing a fluid, a piston (19) being arranged in said dashpot (16), one of said dashpot (16) and of said piston (19) being movable in translation in said body (1) during
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventors: David FABIEN, Thomas GOMEZ, Anthony SAUSSAYE, Olivier HIS
  • Publication number: 20180154085
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a drug delivery device, comprising a mechanical audible indicator capable of producing an audible signal with a volume of at least 100 dB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Carsten Mosebach, Thomas Mark Kemp, Louise Hodgson, William Timmis
  • Publication number: 20180154086
    Abstract: A data collection device comprises: a first portion having one or more features configured for attaching of the first portion to a dosage knob of an injection device; a second portion rotatably coupled with the first portion, wherein at least part of the second portion is movable axially relative to the first portion; a sensor arrangement configured to detect rotation of the first portion relative to the second portion; and a processor arrangement configured to, based on said detected movement, determine a medicament amount expelled by the injection device, wherein the coupling arrangement is configured to provide a non-permanent coupling between the first portion and the dosage knob of the injection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Maurice Toporek, Matthias Felber, Christoph Gugl, Marcus-Meinolf Dittrich, Christian Nessel, Stephan Riedel, Armin Koller, Alexander Heinrich, Florian Eberli, Philipp Muller, Sven Zwicker
  • Publication number: 20180154087
    Abstract: A drug delivery device comprises an housing, an axially displaceable piston rod, a rotatable drive member, a spring housing, a torsion drive spring coupled to the spring housing respectively the drive member, dose setting means allowing a user to simultaneously set a dose amount to be expelled and strain the torsion drive spring correspondingly by rotation of the drive member, and a release member being axially moveable relative to the housing between a proximal initial position and an actuated distal release position. The spring housing is helically coupled to the housing such that the spring exerts a tangential force on the spring housing to thereby bias the spring housing in the proximal direction, whereby the spring housing thereby exerts a proximally directed biasing force on the release member. The spring housing can be moved helically in the distal direction when a distally directed force is exerted on the release member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventor: Ebbe Kiilerich
  • Publication number: 20180154088
    Abstract: A method of verifying the correct amount of a drug in a syringe, including the steps of providing a handheld electronic barcode scanning device containing digital data that includes a range of medically appropriate drug dosages to be administered to a patient by a syringe and a range of positions of a syringe plunger in relation to a syringe barrel correlated to the medically appropriate drug dosages. A drug container is scanned that causes the handheld device to display the identity of the drug and medically appropriate drug dosages. A medically appropriate drug dosage for a specific patient is determined and drawn into a syringe. The syringe is scanned and digitally compares the position of the plunger in the syringe barrel with the range of positions of the syringe plunger stored as digital data in the handheld device to verify the correct amount of drug in the syringe based on the position of the plunger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: James B. Broselow
  • Publication number: 20180154089
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an audible indicator in combination with a drug delivery device having a resilient force member capable of resting in either of two states. In a biased state, the resilient force member is biased and stores energy and in a relaxed state, the resilient force member is relaxed. The resilient force member releases the stored energy when changing from the biased state into the relaxed state, thereby generating an audible signal, wherein the resilient force member is supported by a retaining element in the biased state in order to prevent transition into the relaxed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Carsten Mosebach, Thomas Mark Kemp, Louise Hodgson, William Timmis
  • Publication number: 20180154090
    Abstract: A spray apparatus adapted to be connected to a fluid supply such as a syringe to spray a predetermined pattern of spray fluid to a target area such as the tissues of an animal or human. The sprayer is particularly well suited to delivering a predetermined dose of a medicament, vaccine or the like to the nasal or other cavity of an animal or human patient. The sprayer includes a base member and a cap member which is connected to the base member. The base member is connectible to the fluid supply. Spray is discharged from the distal or outward end of the cap member. The base member has a central, longitudinal lumen having a predetermined configuration. Fluid traverses the lumen and is discharged through a central aperture of the cap, which also has a predetermined configuration. The cap central lumen and spray discharge aperture are aligned with the base lumen. Methods of use, including animal vaccination, and manufacture are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Mark L. Anderson, John Harmon, Brian Husby, Kevin O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20180154091
    Abstract: A trocar set includes a handle portion, a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and a gasbag. The handle portion includes a grip, a connection part, and a first gas valve. The connection part extends from the grip and includes an assembling channel. The first gas valve is connected to the connection part and communicates with the assembling channel. An assembling end of the first sleeve is assembled to the connection portion. A sleeving end of the first sleeve is provided with a first opening. The second sleeve is retractably connected to the sleeving end of the first sleeve. A sleeve wall of the second sleeve is provided with a second opening. The gasbag is connected to an end of the second sleeve away from the sleeving end and corresponds to the second opening. The design of the retractable sleeves is benefit to perform operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: KAI-PING WANG, TIEN-FU CHEN, CHENG-CHING HSIA, FEN-YUAN LIN, FU-PO WU, Chih-Hao Chen
  • Publication number: 20180154092
    Abstract: A dispensing mechanism for an aerosol-generating article is provided, including an expandable buffering reservoir with an inlet and an outlet; a dispensing reservoir of constant volume with an inlet and an outlet; an inlet valve connected to the inlet of the expandable buffering reservoir and being configured to be connected to a liquid storage portion filled with pressurized liquid such that liquid can only flow from the liquid storage portion to the expandable buffering reservoir; an outlet valve connecting the outlet of the expandable buffering reservoir to the inlet of the dispensing reservoir such that the liquid can only flow from the expandable buffering reservoir to the dispensing reservoir; and a volume modifier configured to modify a volume of the expandable buffering reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Philip Morris Products S.A.
    Inventor: Veronique PATORET
  • Publication number: 20180154093
    Abstract: A respiratory treatment device includes a housing enclosing a chamber, a chamber inlet configured to receive a flow of air into the chamber, a first chamber outlet configured to permit the flow of air to exit the chamber, and a second chamber outlet configured to permit the flow of air to exit the chamber. A vane mounted within the chamber is configured to rotate between a first position where the flow of air is directed to exit the chamber through the first chamber outlet, and a second position where the flow of air is directed to exit the chamber through the second chamber outlet. A blocking member disposed on the vane is moveable relative to the chamber inlet between a closed position where the flow of air through the chamber inlet is restricted, and an open position where the flow of air through the chamber inlet is less restricted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Adam Meyer, Dan Engelbreth
  • Publication number: 20180154094
    Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory assistance apparatus (1) such as a medical ventilator, comprising a gas circuit (2, 16) with at least one inhalation branch (2) able to carry a respiratory gas intended to be administered to a patient under cardiac arrest during cardio pulmonary resuscitation; measurement means (6) suited to and designed for measuring at least one parameter indicative of said flow of gas and converting said at least one parameter indicative of said flow of gas into at least one signal indicative of said flow of gas; and a signal processing and control means (5, 8) suited to and designed for processing said at least one signal indicative of the flow of gas supplied by the measurement means (6) and deducing from said at least one signal indicative of the flow of gas information relating to the phases of compression and relaxation of a cardiac massage on the patient under cardiac arrest and controlling the motorised micro blower (40) and exhalation valve (19) accordingly in response to the
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Eric JACQUOT, Marceau RIGOLLOT, Jean-Christophe RICHARD
  • Publication number: 20180154095
    Abstract: The invention comprises a ventilation apparatus and method for operating a ventilator of a ventilator apparatus, wherein in the method at least one duration ratio factor is set in a computing system of the ventilator apparatus; at least one minute volume, at least one functional dead space volume and at least one time constant are determined; a respiration frequency is computed, based on a previously defined lung model, depending on said determined parameters, where said computed respiration frequency is optimized on at least one minimum of a delivered parameter, which is induced to a patient using said ventilator; an inspiratory time and an expiratory time are determined based on said computed respiration frequency and said duration ratio factor; at least one tidal volume based on said previously computed respiration frequency and said determined minute volume is computed; and a delivered respiratory parameter of the ventilator is closed loop controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Matthias VAN DER STAAY, Harri FRIBERG
  • Publication number: 20180154096
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved ventilation method and method for controlling a ventilator apparatus in accordance with same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of controlling a ventilator apparatus comprising the steps of placing a ventilator in a mode capable of adjusting airway pressure (P) and time (T), monitoring expiratory gas flow, analyzing the expiratory gas flow over time (T) to establish an expiratory gas flow pattern, and setting and/or adjusting a low time (T2) based on the expiratory gas flow pattern. Alternatively, the present invention relates to a method of controlling a ventilator apparatus comprising the steps of placing a ventilator in a mode capable of adjusting airway pressure (P) and time (T), and setting a low airway pressure (P2) of substantially zero cmH2O.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Nader Maher Habashi
  • Publication number: 20180154097
    Abstract: Provided is a congestive heart failure therapy device that applies a positive pressure within an optimal range depending on the condition of a congestive heart failure (CHF) patient. Provided is a positive pressure therapy device for congestive heart failure patients, comprising: a pressure raising unit configured to raise the pressure of air, or a gas mixture of air and other gases, to a positive pressure; an introducing unit configured to introduce the air or the gas mixture set to a positive pressure into the airways of the patient; and a blood oxygen level measurement unit configured to measure the blood oxygen level of the patient, a blood flow rate measuring unit configured to measure a blood flow rate of the patient, or a cardiac output measuring unit configured to measure a cardiac output of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Teijin Pharma Limited
    Inventor: Sadayoshi MATSUMOTO
  • Publication number: 20180154098
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for intubation where indicators of a bougie's axial orientation and insertion depth into the trachea are not visible. In particular, a bougie having one or more tactile indicators of axial orientation and/or depth of insertion are disclosed. The tactile indicators can include finger grooves and/or a ridge to name two examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Shannon Sovndal
  • Publication number: 20180154099
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for delivering medicated fluid or anaesthetic to a patient. An issue, particularly with small patients, is the issue of dead space in an anaesthetic circuit which can lead to hypoxia and difficulty with achieving anaesthesia. An apparatus in accordance with the present invention minimises or eliminates dead space by introducing fresh gas (e.g. containing anaesthetic) proximal to a respiratory opening of the subject's respiratory tract, and inducing a fluid flow to reduce re-breathing of fluid exhausted from the respiratory tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Colin Dunlop
  • Publication number: 20180154100
    Abstract: A fluid tube is disclosed herein. The breathing circuit tube has a wall which comprises a hollow geometry. The wall defines a passageway with a central longitudinal axis therethrough. The wall is expandable and contractible to adjust a diameter and a length of the passageway. The wall includes a partition and one or more corrugations that expand and contract to adjust the diameter and length of the passageway. The corrugations extend between terminal end portions of the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Garrett Austin SHEFFER
  • Publication number: 20180154101
    Abstract: A component useable with one or more tube comprises a body engageable with one or more external surface recesses of the one or more tubes. The component has a pair of jaws extending from the body for gripping an item. The component is configured, such that, in use, in a first orientation of the body relative to the respective tube(s) recesses, the component is movable along a length of the tube(s); and, in a second orientation of the body relative to the respective tube(s) recesses, the component is resistive to movement along a length of the tube(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Laurence Gulliver, Michael Paul Ronayne, Puqing Zhang, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Rex Gordon Faithfull
  • Publication number: 20180154102
    Abstract: A ventilator delivers breathing gas to a patient via a patient circuit connecting the ventilator and the patient. The ventilator is configured to, upon activation of an oxygen boost function of the ventilator, increase the oxygen concentration of the breathing gas so as to deliver oxygen-enriched breathing gas to the patient. The ventilator includes a control unit configured to determine the volume of a part of the patient circuit conveying breathing gas from the ventilator to the patient, determine a delay in delivery of the oxygen-enriched breathing gas to the patient based on the volume, and cause indication of the delay to an operator of the ventilator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Daniel SELANDER
  • Publication number: 20180154103
    Abstract: There is disclosed a vaporizer apparatus for a compressed tablet formed from a plant source material containing medicinal ingredients of therapeutic efficacy. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes: a holder for a compressed tablet; a microprocessor; a controlled air flow; and a controlled heat source; wherein the microprocessor is adapted to control the air flow and the heat source to vaporize the compressed tablet received in the compressed tablet holder at a desired rate. In another embodiment, the vaporizer apparatus includes a carousel for receiving a disc cartridge containing packaged compressed tablets. In still another embodiment, the vaporizer apparatus is adapted to recognize a type of compressed tablet placed into the holder, and to control an air flow and a heat source based on selected therapeutic compounds desired to be released from the recognized type of compressed tablet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Compressed Perforated Puck Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: David DAVIS
  • Publication number: 20180154104
    Abstract: Exposure to stressors may be associated with the production of asymmetry in brain waves and can significantly affect a person's overall degree of wellbeing and conversely, asymmetry may influence a person's experience of stress. Through devices and methods that simultaneously look for asymmetries and in real time, one can create real time variable sequences of acoustical stimuli, and then one can effectively and efficiently support the brain to balance its activity between corresponding right and left lobes without one's mindful attention. Additionally various devices and methods can be used to identify condition states, including stress state conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Lee Gerdes, Peter Gerdes, Russell Loucks, Paul Hastings, Gillan Smith, Sung Lee
  • Publication number: 20180154105
    Abstract: A device for replicating a natural magnetic vibration of Earth, promoting more restful sleep. The device produces an appropriately uniform magnetic field across the surface of the area where the head rests during sleep. The device provides a varying magnetic field therapy that allows a user to sleep in their usual manner using their existing familiar pillow, with no changes to the aesthetics of the bed, while using the device having varying magnetic field therapy capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Paul M. BODE
  • Publication number: 20180154106
    Abstract: Methods for provoking a physiological response in a subject comprising: receiving from sensors an orientation of an HMD of the subject and a parameter indicative of a physiological state of the subject, determining a video signal representing an avatar of the subject in a virtual reality scenario to be displayed on the head mounted display taking into account the orientation of the head mounted display, wherein the video signal includes an indication of a physiological state of the avatar, and sending the video signal to the head mounted display for visualization, optionally accompanied by a suitable audio signal. During a first period, the indication of the physiological state of the avatar substantially corresponds to the measured physiological state, and during a second period the indication of the physiological state of the avatar does not correspond to the measured physiological state. Related computer program and computing systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Mavi SÁNCHEZ VIVES, Mel SLATER, Jorge ARROYO PALACIOS
  • Publication number: 20180154107
    Abstract: A catheter including an outer tube; a first inner tube disposed within the outer tube; a second inner tube disposed within the outer tube and parallel to the first inner tube, and having an insertion opening at its proximal end and a distal end opening at its distal end; and a first core wire and a second core wire disposed between the first inner tube and an outer tube. The second inner tube extends from a medial region of the catheter to a distal end of the catheter. A distal end of the first core wire is located distal to the insertion opening of the second inner tube, and a distal end of the second core wire is located proximal to the insertion opening of the second inner tube. The second core wire can move between the outer tube and the first inner tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: ASAHI INTECC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Makoto NISHIGISHI
  • Publication number: 20180154108
    Abstract: A multi lumen catheter assembly. The assembly provides an expandable, low profile, fixed length sheath and catheter, with fixed infusion ports. The assembly has an expandable outer sheath that expands upon pressure activation with a fluid and the sheath allows the fluid to exit from at least one predetermined fixed location from a distal end of the catheter assembly. The catheter assembly can be used in various medical device procedures, such as a TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) procedure, or anywhere a low profile, multi lumen, infusion catheter system is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Jerome S. Conia, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, James L. Goepfrich, Woodrow W. Watson
  • Publication number: 20180154109
    Abstract: A catheter having a multilumenal tube surrounded by a slotted hypotube is provided. The catheter has a tube holder that houses the multilumenal tubing and slidably engages the hypotube, and has internal passages configured to receive one of more tubes from the multilumenal tube. The multilumenal tubing separates into one or more tubings, each comprising a lumen, such that the tubings exit the tube holder at different locations. The slotted hypotube slidably engages a key in the tube holder that prevents the multilumenal tubing from rotating relative to the tube holder and the one of more tubings that separate from the multilumenal tubing. Advantages provided by the slotted hypotube/tube holder assembly are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Eric JONES, Eugene SERINA, Roseann WARD, Emilio CRISOLO
  • Publication number: 20180154110
    Abstract: The current document is directed to length-adjustable catheters and methods that employ length-adjustable catheters to treat malformations, constrictions, obstructions, lesions, and blockages within patients' blood vessels. The length of the shaft of a length-adjustable catheter, to which the current application is directed, can be adjusted over a range of lengths prior to and during medical procedures. In many implementations, length adjustment is accompanied by indications, to the medical provider, of the extent of a length adjustment. The indications may include one or more of visual markings, haptic feedback, radio-opaque markings, and/or other types of indications. In many implementations, the variable-length mechanism of the length-adjustable catheter is mechanically lockable following length adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: CTI Vascular AG
    Inventors: Marc Gianotti, Michael Jetter, Martin Rickert, Dragana Gajic, Sabina Silva, Andreas Bodmer, Valentin Nickel, Ulf Fritz
  • Publication number: 20180154111
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for releasing a catheter from an implant may include a catheter comprising first and second elongate elements, first and second elongate element lumens, a tissue anchor lumen, apertures corresponding to each of the lumens, and retaining portions between adjacent apertures. The first elongate element may extend out of its lumen through the first elongate element aperture, across the retaining portion transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis, and towards the second elongate element aperture. The first elongate element may then extend into the second elongate element aperture, loop over the second elongate element, and extend back across the retaining portion and into the first elongate element lumen. In some instances, the second elongate element is retracted to uncouple the first and second elongate elements from each other and to open a channel for the release of tethered tissue anchors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Huu NGUYEN, Rob KOTMEL, Tiffany MIRCHANDANI, Russel SAMPSON, David Scott BARON
  • Publication number: 20180154112
    Abstract: Catheter devices with a tube management system are described. The catheter devices can have a catheter hub, a port extending from the catheter hub, a needle hub, a septum for controlling fluid flow from the port to a distal opening of the catheter hub, and a flexible tubing extending from the port. A tube deflector at the port guides the flexible tubing from a closed position to an open position. Tube securing mechanisms formed on the catheter hub also guides the flexible tubing from the closed position to the open position. A needle guard is usable with the needle device to block a tip of the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Hwa Loon Chan, Eng Keat Ong
  • Publication number: 20180154113
    Abstract: A guide wire control device and methods of use are described herein. A novel method for optimizing a guide wire for a patient is described. The method includes steps of scanning a patient's anatomy and then fabricating, or selecting, a guide wire with optimal geometry for a particular patient and/or procedure. The guide wire may optionally be secured to a guide wire control device for improved control during transcatheter surgical procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Ring
  • Publication number: 20180154114
    Abstract: A guiding sheath has a braided layer for improved deflection characteristics and ring electrodes for electrical sensing, mapping and visualization, wherein lead wires for the ring electrodes are passed through lumened tubing position under the braided layer in a proximal portion of the guiding sheath shaft and above the braided layer in a distal portion of the guiding sheath shaft. Moreover, the hemostatic valve includes an improved friction ring with air vents to reduce the risk of air being introduced into the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Raymond Yue-Sing Tang, Eric E. Bielefeld, John Miser, Brian Raze
  • Publication number: 20180154115
    Abstract: A catheter with three distinct compression resistance coils, including a body coil and two pull wire coils, is disclosed. The triple coil system can provide maximal resistance to compression of the catheter's proximal shaft, as well as maximization of the curve angle that the catheter tip can achieve. Additionally, the tri-coil catheter can allow for a lower initial compression load and a more flexible proximal shaft. A gap between the outer diameter of the pull wire and the inner diameter of the pull wire compression coil that is equal to about 10-30% of inner diameter of the pull wire compression coil can provide optimal catheter performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Sameer D. Pai, Zachary L. Helgeson, Troy T. Tegg
  • Publication number: 20180154116
    Abstract: Device (100) for holding in position a probe for placing the inside of a patient's body in communication with the outside, characterized in that it comprises, arranged along a longitudinal axis (X-X?) of the device: at its distal end, a means (110) of supporting the device on the patient's body and that extends radially, comprising an axial opening (114) for the passage of said probe and comprising a first radial opening (111) communicating with the said axial opening, at its proximal end, a means (120) of guiding said probe comprising a second radial opening (121), a means (130) of spacing said bearing means and said guide means apart longitudinally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas SIMILOWSKI, Serge RENAUX
  • Publication number: 20180154117
    Abstract: In one aspect, a catheter securement device comprises a body portion having an upper surface and a lower surface, the body portion having a pocket that comprises a substantially tubular channel, the channel being open at the upper surface, the pocket further including a port cavity in communication with the channel. The securement device further comprises a strap portion movable between a fully closed position and a range of open positions. The strap portion at least partially covers the pocket when in a closed position thereby closing the channel at the upper surface. The strap portion allows access to the channel when in an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Derek Roberts, Sarah Dickinson, Michael Turturro, Lindsay Hilbelink, Paige Wexler
  • Publication number: 20180154118
    Abstract: A catheter securement device having a biocompatible, preferably anti-microbial, adhesively-backed main body, a mounting body affixed to the upper side of the main body, and a pair of retention strap members extending preferably substantially parallel to each other from the mounting body, the retention strap members joined to the mounting body along angled fold lines, such that the retention strap members overlap when folded along the fold lines. An adhesive layer is provided on the mounting body and the retention strap members which adheres to a catheter when the catheter is positioned on the mounting body and the retention strap members are folded across the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Kurt T. Kyvik
  • Publication number: 20180154119
    Abstract: An integrated vascular delivery system and method of use, the system including: a frame having a catheter hub that provides a first anchoring point on the patient and receives a catheter insertable in the patient to transfer fluid at an insertion site, a stabilization hub that provides a second anchoring point on the patient, at least one lateral member extending between the catheter and stabilization hubs, and a fluidic channel. The frame operates in a folded configuration in which the hubs are coupleable and an unfolded configuration in which the anchoring points are distributed around the insertion site to anchor the frame to the patient, thereby stabilizing the catheter. In some embodiments, the system further includes a septum that helps prevent fluid leakage from the catheter hub, or a needle shield that covers the distal end of a needle used during catheter insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: STEVEN B. WHITE, ADRIENNE ROSE HARRIS, ELYSE WHITE, NATHAN FARRELL, RONALD DEAN DUIS, HENRY J.H. BROWN
  • Publication number: 20180154120
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise occlusion and drug delivery devices and methods. One aspect of the disclosure comprises a drug delivery device comprising an inner expansion member and an outer drug delivery component. Another aspect of the disclosure comprises bioabsorbable, lumen-occluding implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Douglas S. Paget, Rachel Radspinner, Edward E. Shaw, Michael J. Vonesh
  • Publication number: 20180154121
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stretchable material suitable for use in an inflatable medical device. The stretchable material has at least one reinforcing polymer layer with a top and bottom side forming a porous matrix which is imbibed with a sealing material to infiltrate and substantially seal spaces of the porous matrix and extend beyond the reinforcing polymer layer to form a surface coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Alex R. Hobson, Michael Houghton, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, JR., Brian C. Lentz, Kenneth Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber, John Streeter
  • Publication number: 20180154122
    Abstract: The invention includes a shunt for at least partial implantation into a patient that includes an elongated conduit having at least one lumen therethrough, that includes a proximal end for receipt of bodily fluids for flow through the shunt and a distal end for discharge of the bodily fluids from the shunt, and a long term source of at least one occlusion resistant agent, wherein said at least a portion of the at least one occlusion resistant agent can permeate through at least a portion of the elongated conduit. The invention also includes kits and systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Paul V. Trescony, Edouard Koullick
  • Publication number: 20180154123
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for pulmonary vein ostium and pulmonary vein prosthetic implants for creating a region of scar tissue (non-conductive) in or near one or more pulmonary veins and the superior venacava.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Aperiam Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Randell L. Werneth, Alex J. Asconeguy, Ricardo David Roman, Kenneth E. Perry, Gerald Martin Stobbs
  • Publication number: 20180154124
    Abstract: A delivery capsule configured to be swallowed to deliver medication inside the gastrointestinal tract, including a pressure sensor for measuring the internal pressure in the delivery capsule; one or more compartments for storing medication; and a controller configured to control the release a dose of medication from a compartment responsive to the measurements of the pressure sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Yoav KIMCHY, Avner ELGALI, Dmitry GUBICH
  • Publication number: 20180154125
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for inserting a medicament into a body cavity are described. The apparatus comprises an elongate tube with a plunger rod therein. The plunger rod has at least one projection which cooperatively interacts or engages with at least one discontinuity on the inside of the elongate tube so that proximal movement of the plunger rod with respect to the elongate tube expels the medicament into the body cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Kashiv Pharma, LLC
    Inventors: Jamelo J. Mellejor, Sanjeev K. Gupta, Dipen Desai
  • Publication number: 20180154126
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for delivery of fluid to a wound therapy dressing. In exemplary embodiments, a pressure source provides negative pressure to a wound dressing and positive pressure to an actuator that expels fluid from a fluid reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Larry Tab RANDOLPH, Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR., Kevin W. BENDELE
  • Publication number: 20180154127
    Abstract: A method of using a combinational eyebrow kit to make a sharpened eyebrow structure for a person is disclosed. The method comprises creating a hair stroke by selectively implanting a pigment in a line under the skin by a three-dimensional blading device to mimic a plurality of hair structures and shading the hair structure using a tattoo applicator in a predetermined intensity to make a sharpened eyebrow structure. The combinational eyebrow kit is configured to provide a semi-permanent technique that uses the three-dimensional blading device to implant the pigments to fill out the hairless gaps in the eyebrow structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Khoi Dang
  • Publication number: 20180154128
    Abstract: A percutaneous cable is attached to a mechanical cardiac pump and is passed through the skin. An anchor can be attached to the cable and implanted below the skin surface to stabilize the cable against movement. The anchor can include a bundle of ultrafine filaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Yi-Ren WOO, Steven H. REICHENBACH, Stephen BRIANA, Kelly WALSH, Kevin BOURQUE
  • Publication number: 20180154129
    Abstract: A contact sensing assembly including a catheter and an electrode including a tip portion and a base portion, and a generally central axis, with the electrode being connected to a distal end of the catheter. Optical sensor(s) may be provided for emitting and/or receiving an optical signal, with a part of the optical signal being transverse to the central axis. Optical interference member(s) may be provided for interfering with the optical signal. A method for sensing contact force exerted by an electrode on a tissue includes directing an optical signal along a portion of a catheter, emitting and/or receiving an optical signal, with a part of the optical signal being at a predetermined angle relative to the central axis, and sensing changes in intensity of the optical signal based on displacement associated with the electrode tip portion based on the contact force exerted by the electrode on the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Saurav Paul, Troy T. Tegg, Reed R. Heimbecher, Richard E. Stehr, Riki Chou Thao
  • Publication number: 20180154130
    Abstract: An apparatus includes multiple first reservoirs and multiple second reservoirs joined with a substrate. Selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs include a reducing agent, and first reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs are proximate to a first substrate surface. Selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs include an oxidizing agent, and second reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs are proximate to the first substrate surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Mary Maijer, Michael Nagel, Wendell King
  • Publication number: 20180154131
    Abstract: A conductive pad for pain relieving and muscle training, comprises an electrode sheet electrically connected to a control unit and a conductive gel for attaching onto the human body. The conductive gel is added with a substance for pain relieving and muscle training, which is capsaicin, menthol, lidocaine, or other substitutes in an amount of 0.001% to 30% by mass. This invention has the function of increasing the blood circulation/local anesthesia by adding capsaicin, menthol, lidocaine, or other substitutes to the conductive gel, and has the effect of pain relieving and muscle training. The conductive pad that is made of the above described conductive gel can be used alone, and also be used with all of the TENS/EMS units in the market, offering a wide range of application. In addition, this invention does not require the additional heating source, simplifies the structure, and greatly reduces the manufacturing costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Quanqin Dai, Pu Jiang
  • Publication number: 20180154132
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems, methods, devices for performing thought-controlled neuromuscular stimulation. Also described are methods for producing a neuromuscular stimulation cuff. The systems and methods generally relate to receiving and processing thought signals indicative of an intended action, and then delivering stimulation to effectuate the intended action through a neuromuscular stimulation cuff. The neuromuscular stimulation cuff includes a flexible printed circuit board having at least one finger and a plurality of electrogel discs disposed on the at least one finger. The neuromuscular stimulation cuff may be produced by providing a layer of polyimide, etching a conductive copper circuit including a plurality of electrodes into the layer of polyimide to form an etched circuit layer, adhering a cover layer onto the etched circuit layer to form a flexible printed circuit board (PCB), and cutting at least one finger from the flexible PCB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Chad E. Bouton, Jeffrey Friend