Patents Issued in December 27, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180369555
    Abstract: Percutaneous access apparatus is described that comprises a percutaneous fluid access device having an extracorporeal portion, one or more ports accessible from the extracorporeal portion and a septum for sealing each port. A connector device comprising one or more hollow needles is attachable to the percutaneous fluid access device. The apparatus also includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the connector device to the extracorporeal portion and an actuation mechanism that, after the connector device has been attached to the extracorporeal portion, can be used to drive the one or more hollow needles through the septum to establish fluid communication between the one or more hollow needles and the one or more ports. The apparatus may be used for neurosurgery applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: RENISHAW (IRELAND) LIMITED
    Inventors: Maxwell Roy WOOLLEY, David Roberts MCMURTRY, Steven Streatfield GILL
  • Publication number: 20180369556
    Abstract: A medical instrument includes a first tube body and a second tube body joined to the first tube body by being inserted in the lumen of the first tube body. The second tube body is more rigid than the first tube body. The medical instrument includes a coating layer made of a biocompatible material disposed on the inner peripheral surfaces of the first and second tube bodies. The inner peripheral surface of the second tube body is radially inward of the inner peripheral surface of the first tube body to create a level difference portion. The thickness of the part of the coating layer which coats the level difference portion is larger than the thickness of the level difference portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Takao Anzai
  • Publication number: 20180369557
    Abstract: A medical fluid connection device connects to a complementary connector unit in a fluid-conducting manner. The medical fluid connection device has a housing member having an inlet opening and at least one outlet opening. The inlet opening and at least one outlet opening are interconnected in a fluid-conducting manner by a fluid duct that extends substantially along an axial direction, and a soft elastic sealing member which in a circumferential direction at least in portions encompasses a wall of the fluid duct and along the axial direction is guided so as to be movable in relation to the wall of the fluid duct. A Luer external taper connects to a Luer internal taper of the complementary connector unit in a fluid-tight manner. The Luer external taper is configured by a wall portion of the soft elastic sealing member. The medical fluid connection device can be used in infusion therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Steffen Zindel, Viet Minh Duc Le
  • Publication number: 20180369558
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for administering fluids to body cavities, suctioning or aspirating fluids from body cavities, performing gastric decompression, and containing gastric reflux. An exemplary system includes a Y-connector, a multiple lumen tube, and an anti-reflux valve. The Y-connector comprises a delivery arm, a suction arm, and a convergence arm, all in fluid communication with one another and may be coupled to the multiple lumen tube. The multiple lumen tube includes a first lumen, a second lumen, and a plurality of openings. The anti-reflux valve includes a valve adapted to prevent the fluid from flowing beyond the proximal end of the second lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Nordquist, Crystal E. Koelper, Shawn G. Purnell, Bernard Daurelle
  • Publication number: 20180369559
    Abstract: A connecting structure for medical use includes a male assembly (1) and a female connector (2) having a cylindrical configuration. The male assembly (1) includes a male connector (10) having a cylindrical configuration and a threadedly engageable cylinder (20) rotatably coupled to the male connector (10). A male luer portion (11) of the male connector (10) and a female luer portion (2a) of the female connector (2) are joined by turning the threadedly engageable cylinder (20) in a tightening direction when a female screw (21a) of the threadedly engageable cylinder (20) and an engageable protrusion (2c) of the female connector (2) are threadedly engaged with each other. The connecting structure for medical use further includes a loosening prevention mechanism (30) that prohibits rotation of the threadedly engageable cylinder (20) in a loosening direction with respect to the male connector (10) when the male luer portion (11) and the female luer portion (2a) are joined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Mario Iwakata, Hiroki Watanabe, Takayuki Miyazaki
  • Publication number: 20180369560
    Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for sterilizing an ISO 594 female Luer fitting and an attached catheter using UV light. An optical plug can be inserted into a female Luer fitting, and UV-C light or a combination of UV-C and UV-A light can be radiated through the optical plug and into the female Luer fitting and attached catheter, thereby sterilizing the fitting and catheter. A sterilizer device can be used to hold the female Luer fitting and catheter, with an optical plug inserted into the female Luer fitting. The sterilizer device can include a UV light source that radiates UV light through the optical plug and into the female Luer fitting and attached catheter. A protective cover can be placed over the optical plug before inserting the optical plug into the female Luer fitting. The protective cover can be disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Anthony Ball, Adam Push, Abraham Seckler
  • Publication number: 20180369561
    Abstract: A needleless connector caps is provided with one or more vents allowing air to pass around the cap, for example in a case where a cap may be accidentally lodged in a position completely concentric with a patient's throat. Configuration of structural elements making up a cap exterior can provide one or more openings or channels in the cap that remain unblocked and extend from the base to the top side of the cap forming one or more vents allowing air to pass through the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Sean James Coyle
  • Publication number: 20180369562
    Abstract: An antiseptic cap and packaging for use with a connector are provided. The antiseptic cap includes a material containing an antiseptic solution. Upon application of the cap to the connector, the material compresses thereby releasing the antiseptic solution. Packaging of the antiseptic cap typically includes a cap holder and a lid. A user could remove the cap from the cap holder before applying it to a connector. Alternatively, the cap holder may be used to apply the cap to the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher E. Gardner, Chirag Sanjay Walawalkar, Larry Colquitt, Mark Wilson, William Anderson, Sofi Enroth, Jeffrey F. Kane, Joseph N. Logan, Deborah Laun, Robert Naas
  • Publication number: 20180369563
    Abstract: A needleless injection port assembly includes first and second body parts and a resilient barrier received within the body. A cannula attached to the first body part is received within an internal cavity of the resilient barrier. The resilient barrier is moveable between a less axially compressed first position in which fluid flow through the injection port assembly is prevented and a more axially compressed second position in which fluid flow through the assembly is allowed. An interference fit is provided between the resilient barrier and the cannula to seal against fluid flow through the cannula when the resilient barrier is in the first position. The cannula has an internal fluid passageway with a non-circular cross section providing increased fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Dana Wm. Ryan, Anthony E. Ryherd, James M. Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20180369564
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for detecting air embolisms in lines for hemodynamic monitoring. In use, using a first sensor, one or more gas bubbles are detected within a first line for hemodynamic monitoring. In response to the detecting, a first clamp attached to the first line for hemodynamic monitoring is contracted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Kristin Rossodivito, Cassondra Serrao
  • Publication number: 20180369565
    Abstract: A clamping device that is always capable of clamping a flexible tube in a good manner and assuredly closing the flexible tube without a large clamping force. A clamping device includes a holding member that holds a flexible tube in which a fluid is allowed to flow, and a clamping member that clamps and closes a clamping portion of the flexible tube that is held by the holding member. The clamping device further includes a heating device that heats the clamping portion of the flexible tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: Hiroshi Miyaji
  • Publication number: 20180369566
    Abstract: An oral care implement having electrodes thereon. In one aspect, the oral care implement may include a handle and a head, the head having an exposed outer surface. A first depression is formed in the exposed outer surface of the head. A first sacrificial electrode is disposed within the first depression and has an exposed surface that is recessed relative to the exposed outer surface of the head. A second electrode is located on the head. Each of the first and second electrodes is operably coupled to a power source to have opposite electrical charges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Daniel WAINLESS, Patrik JOHANSSON, Soniya KHAN
  • Publication number: 20180369567
    Abstract: An oral care implement having electrodes thereon. In one aspect, the oral care implement may include a handle and a head, the head having a transverse through hole defined by an upper surface and a lower surface. A first electrode and a second electrode are located on the head and operably coupled to a power source to have opposite electrical charges. At least one of the first and second electrodes may be located on one of the upper and lower surfaces of the transverse through hole. In some embodiments, the first electrode is located on the upper surface of the transverse through hole and the second electrode is located on the lower surface of the transverse through hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Daniel WAINLESS, Patrik JOHANSSON, Soniya KHAN
  • Publication number: 20180369568
    Abstract: A nerve stimulation apparatus is provided. The nerve stimulation apparatus detects nerve activities from a body surface and applies stimulation. The nerve stimulation apparatus includes a stimulation apparatus with multiple electrodes which are arranged on skin and a current supply unit which supplies a current to the electrodes, which stimulation apparatus provides the current to a living body percutaneously to stimulate a target nerve; a measurement apparatus which measures activities of muscles governed by the nerve according to the stimulation from the stimulation apparatus; and an information processing apparatus which determines, based on a measurement result of the nerve activities obtained from the measurement apparatus, which electrode is capable of providing the target nerve activities equal to or greater than a desired value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Takafumi ISHIBE, Shigenori KAWABATA, Takumi YAMAGA, Hiroshi DEGUCHI, Koji YAMAGUCHI, Shunichi MATSUMOTO
  • Publication number: 20180369569
    Abstract: In embodiments, a wearable cardiac defibrillation (WCD) system includes one or more electrode assemblies. The WCD system may have a support structure that is dimensioned to be worn so as to press the electrode assembly towards the body of the patient. The electrode assembly may have an electrode, and a compressible pillow structure that is compressed when the electrode assembly is pressed towards the body of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: William Edward Crone, Dallas Eugene Meeker, Robert Reuben Buchanan, Douglas Keith Medema, David Peter Finch, Laura Marie Gustavson, Daniel James Finney
  • Publication number: 20180369570
    Abstract: Various embodiments of this disclosure concern a lead end containing a slotted member. A slotted member can have a plurality of slots extending along at least a portion of the length of the slotted member, each of the slots having a respective positioning feature, the plurality of slots having a plurality of positioning features at different longitudinal positions along the length of the slotted member. The lead end can further include a plurality of conductors at least partially within the plurality of slots, each slot of the plurality of slots containing at least a respective one of the plurality of conductors, the plurality of conductors electrically connecting exposed electrical elements of both ends of the lead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel C. Oster, Rodney J. Haberle, Jeffrey M. Novotny
  • Publication number: 20180369571
    Abstract: A cochlear implant includes an electrode array having a plurality of electrode contacts arranged along at least a portion of a length of an electrode array, and a processing arrangement configured to map at least one electrode contact to first and/or second mappings. The first mapping provides a first electrical stimulation from the electrode contact to a first ground electrode positioned external to a patient's cochlea to stimulate hearing at a first location in the cochlea positioned adjacent to the electrode contact when the implant is inserted into the cochlea. The second mapping provides a second electrical stimulation from the electrode contact to the second ground electrode to stimulate hearing at a location in the cochlea positioned further towards the apex of the cochlea as compared to a distal end of the electrode array when the implant is inserted into the cochlea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: David M. Landsberger, J. Thomas Roland
  • Publication number: 20180369572
    Abstract: A microelectrode comprises an oblong electrically conducting electrode body covered by distal and proximal sections of a layer of insulating material except for an annular contact section disposed between them, a blunt distal bulge at the distal end of a radial extension substantially greater than that of the proximal section of non-conducting material. For implantation into soft tissue the microelectrode is provided with a support of a material dissolvable in body fluid. Also disclosed is a set of microelectrodes sharing such support, a method of manufacture of the microelectrode and the set, and uses of the microelectrode and the set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Jens SCHOUENBORG, Mohsin MOHAMMED
  • Publication number: 20180369573
    Abstract: A system and method for providing electrical stimulation to biological tissue to treat medical conditions. The system can include a lead configured to be positioned in contact with biological tissue proximate one or more occipital nerves, an implantable pulse generator configured to deliver electrical stimulation to the biological tissue via the one or more leads, and/or a power source configured to operatively connect and supply power to the implantable pulse generator. The system can further include a processor configured to communicate with the implantable pulse generator. The processor can operate the implantable pulse generator to deliver the electrical stimulation to the biological tissue via the lead. The implantable pulse generator can deliver the electrical stimulation by applying a stimulation waveform or a stimulation pattern. The stimulation waveform can include a series of stimulation pulses that can vary over time, which can reduce an effect of neural accommodation or adaptation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Martin Cholette, Gary Dulak
  • Publication number: 20180369574
    Abstract: Stimulation lead includes an elongated lead body having distal and proximal ends and wire conductors extending therebetween. The stimulation lead also includes a lead paddle having a multi-dimensional array of electrodes positioned along a contact side of the lead paddle. The electrodes are electrically coupled to the wire conductors. The lead paddle includes a paddle body and a conductor organizer disposed within the paddle body. The conductor organizer has multiple channels extending along the lead paddle. The channels receive the wire conductors and retain the wire conductors in a designated arrangement with respect to the lead paddle. The conductor organizer has openings to the channels. The wire conductors extend through the openings and are terminated to the respective electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Jodi T. Dubuclet, Cory Brinkman
  • Publication number: 20180369575
    Abstract: Stimulation lead includes an elongated lead body having distal and proximal ends and wire conductors extending therebetween. The stimulation lead also includes a lead paddle having a multi-dimensional array of electrodes positioned along a contact side of the lead paddle. The electrodes are electrically coupled to the wire conductors. The lead paddle includes a paddle body and a conductor organizer disposed within the paddle body. The conductor organizer has multiple channels extending along the lead paddle. The channels receive the wire conductors and retain the wire conductors in a designated arrangement with respect to the lead paddle. The conductor organizer has openings to the channels. The wire conductors extend through the openings and are terminated to the respective electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Jodi Dubuclet, Cory Brinman
  • Publication number: 20180369576
    Abstract: Stimulation lead includes an elongated lead body having distal and proximal ends and wire conductors extending therebetween. The stimulation lead also includes a lead paddle having a multi-dimensional array of electrodes positioned along a contact side of the lead paddle. The electrodes are electrically coupled to the wire conductors. The lead paddle includes a paddle body and a conductor organizer disposed within the paddle body. The conductor organizer has multiple channels extending along the lead paddle. The channels receive the wire conductors and retain the wire conductors in a designated arrangement with respect to the lead paddle. The conductor organizer has openings to the channels. The wire conductors extend through the openings and are terminated to the respective electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Jodi T. Dubuclet, Cory Brinkman
  • Publication number: 20180369577
    Abstract: This invention provides a device for implantation directly into the spinal cord for the purpose of treating back pain. Electrodes on a backing that conforms directly to the spinal cord are installed as a source of electrical stimulation and pain relief. The floating electrodes can be flexibly mounted to the substrate such that when the electrode array is implanted into the subject, individual electrodes float or move resiliently relative to the substrate to an extent sufficient to accommodate pulsations of the surface of the spinal cord within the dura.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: Matthew A. Howard
  • Publication number: 20180369578
    Abstract: The present invention relates, generally, to scientific and medical system methods for diagnosis of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) lead conductor anomalies, in particular conductor migration and externalization within an ICD implantable cardiac lead. The method uses an “imaginary” component of the high frequency transmission line impedance having certain spectral changes that correspond to movements of the conductor or an “imaginary impedance”. This allows the detection of conductor migration and small insulation failures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Mark W. Kroll, Charles D. Swerdlow
  • Publication number: 20180369579
    Abstract: Provided are an iontophoresis device for drug delivery, a method for preparing the iontophoresis device, a kit including the iontophoresis device, and a method for delivering a drug by using the iontophoresis device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: BIOSENSOR LABORATORIES INC.
    Inventors: Myoung Hoon JANG, Joon LEE, Joo Huyn SONG, Sung Koo KANG, Minwoong JUNG, Jihyun LEE
  • Publication number: 20180369580
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an architecture, system and methods for optimizing power utilization for transdermal iontophoretic drug delivery which maintain a iontophoretic driving voltage at a reduced or even minimum value to support an iontophoretic delivery current. The reduced voltage reduces the power requirements for a transdermal iontophoretic delivery system during a period of drug delivery. Embodiments of an architecture for implementing this approach can utilize a controller which compares the desired current to the actual current and adjusts the voltage to reduce the amount of power used for iontophoretic drug delivery. The controller can comprise a state machine or microprocessor. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for extending the battery life of transdermal iontophoretic drug delivery systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Dean P. Andersen, Vikram Malhotra, George Andrew Mangogna
  • Publication number: 20180369581
    Abstract: A catheter may include electrodes for transvascular nerve stimulation. The electrodes may be positioned within lumens of the catheter and aligned with apertures in the outer wall of the catheter. The electrodes may produce focused electrical fields for stimulation of one or more nerves. In one embodiment, the catheter may include a set of proximal electrodes and a set of distal electrodes, and the proximal electrodes may stimulate a patient's left phrenic nerve and the distal electrodes may stimulate a patient's right phrenic nerve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Lungpacer Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Viral S. THAKKAR, Joaquin Andres HOFFER, Bao Dung TRAN, Douglas G. EVANS, John E. NASH
  • Publication number: 20180369582
    Abstract: The present invention provides a thin and flexible device and method of use thereof for wound treatment and infection control. The integrated surface stimulation device may comprise a complete wireless stimulation system in a disposable and/or reusable flexible device for widespread use in multiple therapeutic applications. The invention would be situated on the skin surface of a patient and would be activated so as to reduce the overall occurrence of infections and/or increase wound healing rates. As provided, the device will comprise an integrated power supply and pre-programmable stimulator/control system on a flexible polymeric substrate layer with areas of stimulating electrodes, applied using techniques such as those found in additive manufacturing processes. The device is especially valuable in treating biofilm-based infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicants: The United States Government, as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Case Western Reserve University
    Inventors: Kath M. Bogie, Steven L. Garverick, Christian A. Zorman, Daniel S. Howe
  • Publication number: 20180369583
    Abstract: A portable electronic pulse stimulator with integrated Ultrasound and TENS/EMS includes a unit and a electrode pad. The unit includes IC board and housing; the IC board has an Ultrasound output module and a TENS/EMS output module; The electrode pad has Ultrasound therapy head and TENS/EMS electrode. The invention can add the heating function and the heating intensity can be adjusted if needed. At the same time this invention can add the remote control function, meaning the electronic pulse stimulator can both receive, and send data. The unit can work independently and is portable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Quanqin Dai, Pu Jiang
  • Publication number: 20180369584
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for ambulatory monitoring for suspected bradycardia or prolonged QT interval with simultaneous external pacing capability is provided. The device monitors the patient for a bradycardic episode and/or prolongation of the QT interval. The device provides a monitor having sensing, pacing, recording and transmission capabilities. At least two pacing electrodes are provided with adhesive backing for application to the anterior chest region with one cathode to the region of the cardiac apex and an anode to the region of the right upper sternal cardiac border. If a bradycardic or tachycardia episode is detected or prolongation of the QT is sufficient, then pacemaking energy is provided to the electrodes allowing the patient time to seek medical care without suffering the results of temporary hemodynamic instability that might otherwise be associated with dysrhythmia. The device also senses when the electrodes are no longer in contact with the patient's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Mitchell Karl, Martin Kloosterman, Arthur H. Katz, Marc Schonberger, Daniel Weiss
  • Publication number: 20180369585
    Abstract: The invention comprises SCENAR-therapy or other methods of electric stimulation, where an inductive energy storage unit is used to generate stimuli, and can be applied for therapeutic, rehabilitation, research, and preventive purposes. The invention includes applying electrodes on tissues and transmitting through them bursts of electrical stimuli. The stimuli are controlled based on processes occurring in these tissues as a result of their interaction with the electrical stimuli. The exposure duration and/or stimuli parameters are controlled according to the free oscillation parameters. The invention includes three types of parameter measurements: measuring parameters while the current stimulus burst is acting; measuring parameters of the last stimulus of each burst; and generating a probing sole stimulus before the main burst and measuring parameters of this stimulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Yakov Zalmanovich GRINBERG, Yury Yurievich STAROVOYTOV, Mikhail Anatolievich UNAKAFOV
  • Publication number: 20180369586
    Abstract: A cochlear implant including a cochlear lead, an antenna, a stimulation processor, and a magnet apparatus, associated with the antenna, including a case defining a central axis, a magnet frame within the case and rotatable about the central axis of the case, and a plurality of diametrically magnetized magnets that are located in the magnet frame, the magnets defining a longitudinal axis and a N-S direction and being rotatable about the longitudinal axis relative to the magnet frame and biased by the magnet frame to a predetermined N-S rotational orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Sung Jin Lee, Jeryle L. Walter, James George Elcoate Smith, Uli Gommel, Stephanie M. Reed
  • Publication number: 20180369587
    Abstract: Techniques are described for determining a voltammogram that characterizes a result of a fast-scan cyclic voltammetry process. The FSCV process can be performed using a sensing apparatus at least partially immersed in a volume of blood of a mammal. A system can process the voltammogram to determine a concentration of a neurochemical in the volume of blood of the mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Kip A. Ludwig, Kendall H. Lee, Kevin E. Bennet, Evan N. Nicolai, Anders J. Asp
  • Publication number: 20180369588
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an implantable probe for electrical stimulation of an organ and/or for detection of electrical potentials on this organ. The probe comprises a distal end able to come into contact with the tissues of the organ, this end comprising an insulating substrate, and at least one conductive interface carried by the substrate. The probe further comprises a probe body having at least one bonding conductor connected to a respective conductive interface. The conductive interface comprises at least one deformable conductive wire, at least partially exposed, with a woven, embroidered, braided or knitted configuration for anchoring the deformable wire to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: SORIN CRM SAS
    Inventors: Maxime Rault, Patrick Le Gousse
  • Publication number: 20180369589
    Abstract: A method for optimization of the stimulation pattern of a set of implanted electrodes in excitable tissue of a patient is disclosed, wherein it comprises the steps of: (a) choosing a first group of a certain number of from said set of implanted electrodes, (b) stimulating the excitable tissue electrically by said first group of electrodes, (c) registering information provided by the patient, (d) assigning each electrode of said first group of electrodes a value related to said information, wherein these steps are repeated for one or more further groups of said certain number of electrodes chosen from said set of implanted electrodes, wherein each electrode may be included in one or several groups, wherein the total assigned value for each electrode is calculated, and wherein electrodes having a total assigned value exceeding a predetermined value or a predetermined number of the electrodes having the highest total assigned value are chosen to be included in said stimulation pattern, as well as a method for tr
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: NEURONANO AB
    Inventors: Jens SCHOUENBORG, Hjalmar BJARTMARZ
  • Publication number: 20180369590
    Abstract: A therapeutic window for at least one electrode of a medical system may be determined based on a volume of tissue expected to be activated (“VTA”) by electrical stimulation delivered by the at least one electrode. In some examples, a processor determines the therapeutic window for a particular electrode by at least determining an efficacy threshold based on the VTA expected to result from the delivery of electrical stimulation according to a set of electrical stimulation parameter values including the stimulation parameter at the efficacy threshold, and determining an adverse-effects threshold based on the VTA expected to result from the delivery of electrical stimulation according to a set of electrical stimulation parameter values including the stimulation parameter at the adverse-effects threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: William F. Kaemmerer
  • Publication number: 20180369591
    Abstract: A neuromodulation system and method of providing sub-threshold therapy to a patient. An anodic perception threshold of super-threshold electrical energy and a cathodic perception threshold of super-threshold electrical energy are determined for a plurality of electrode sets. A ratio between the anodic perception threshold and the cathodic perception threshold is calculated for each of the electrode sets. An effective electrode set is selected based on the ratio between the anodic perception threshold and the cathodic perception threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Dongchul Lee, Changfang Zhu
  • Publication number: 20180369592
    Abstract: In some examples, a medical device is configured to deliver high dose electrical stimulation therapy to a patient by at least generating and delivering an electrical stimulation signal having a relatively high duty cycle, and a stimulation intensity less than a perception or paresthesia threshold intensity level for the patient. The pulses of the electrical stimulation signal may each have a relatively low amplitude, but due at least in part to a relatively high number of pulses per unit of time, a dose of the electrical stimulation may be high enough to elicit a therapeutic response from the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: Lisa M. Johanek
  • Publication number: 20180369593
    Abstract: In some examples, a medical device is configured to deliver high dose electrical stimulation therapy to a patient by at least generating and delivering an electrical stimulation signal having a relatively high duty cycle, and a stimulation intensity less than a perception or paresthesia threshold intensity level for the patient. The pulses may each have a relatively low amplitude, but due at least in part to a relatively high number of pulses per unit of time, the electrical stimulation signal may be high enough to elicit a therapeutic response from the patient. In some examples, the plurality of pulses may have a duty cycle in a range of about 5% to about 50%. Following the generation and delivery of the plurality of pulses, one or more recharge pulses for the plurality of pulses may be delivered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: Lisa M. JOHANEK
  • Publication number: 20180369594
    Abstract: Atrial appendage occlusion devices and cardiac monitoring positioned within the left atrial appendage and/or left atrium. In some embodiments the devices include an anchoring portion adapted to anchor the device in place adjacent the left atrial appendage, the anchoring portion comprising distal deformable anchoring portion adapted to be deployed in the left atrial appendage and a proximal deformable anchoring portion being adapted to be deployed in the left atrium, a barrier element secured to the anchoring portion and adapted to cover the left atrial appendage when implanted, and adapted to prevent blood clots from passing through the barrier element, and a cardiac monitoring element secured to at least one of the anchoring portions, the monitoring element including one or more sensors within in the left atrial appendage and/or left atrium and adapted to monitor left atrial cardiac data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Atrial Invations
    Inventors: Randell L. Werneth, David Zarbatany
  • Publication number: 20180369595
    Abstract: Molded headers, implantable signal generators having molded headers, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. An implantable signal generator in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a can having a shell and a battery positioned at least partially within the shell. An output terminal can be operably coupled to the battery and positioned to provide electrical power to a signal delivery device. A pre-molded header having a plurality of openings can be coupled to the can, and the output terminal can be positioned at least partially within an individual opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Vivek Sharma, Jon Parker, Yougandh Chitre, Andre B. Walker
  • Publication number: 20180369596
    Abstract: An electrical stimulation lead or lead extension with a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a longitudinal length. Distal contacts are disposed along the distal portion of the body; terminals are disposed along the proximal portion of the body; and conductors electrically couple the terminals to the distal contacts. An auxiliary terminal includes an electrically-conductive material and is disposed along the proximal portion of the body. An antenna is attached to the auxiliary terminal and extends along the longitudinal length of the electrical stimulation lead or lead extension no more than 10 cm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: Jeffery Van Funderburk
  • Publication number: 20180369597
    Abstract: An electrode test system of a defibrillator including electrodes in a face-to-face test arrangement forming a capacitor, an impedance measurement signal generator connected to the electrodes and configured to send an ac signal to the electrodes, an impedance measurement signal processor connected to the electrodes which is placeable in an electrode test state and configured to receive an electrode test ac signal from the electrodes and process the electrode test ac signal to obtain a processed electrode test ac signal, a defibrillator processor connected to the impedance measurement signal generator and the impedance measurement signal processor configured to place the impedance measurement signal processor in the electrode test state and to receive the processed electrode test ac signal, analyze the processed electrode test ac signal to obtain an electrode test impedance signal and analyze the electrode test impedance signal to determine a pass condition or a fail condition of the electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Johnny ANDERSON, Allister McINTYRE
  • Publication number: 20180369598
    Abstract: A system and method of network-enabled automatic electronic defibrillators (AEDs) may be used to assist with cardiac emergencies. The system includes at least two AEDs positioned in different geographic locations. At least one location-providing tag is positioned on each of the at least two AEDs. A controller is capable of communicating with the location-providing tag of each of the at least two AEDs through at least one network connection. When a cardiac emergency occurs, an AED located nearby may be identified or requested to assist with the emergency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Carter Newton, Thomas P. Colberg, Norman P. Soloway
  • Publication number: 20180369599
    Abstract: A portable power supply device can include: a device housing; a controller; at least one battery in the device housing and operably connected to the controller; at least one electrical port operably connected to the at least one battery, the at least one electrical port being configured for providing electrical power from the at least one battery to an external electrically-powered device under control of the controller; and an extendable tray, which can be in an extended position in which the tray protrudes outwardly from the device housing, and a retracted position in which the tray is concealed within the device housing. A kit can include the device and a defibrillator. A method of charging an electronic device can be performed by plugging in the electronic device to one of the ports. A method of performing a medical procedure can be performed with the aid of portable power supply device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: John S. Smith
  • Publication number: 20180369600
    Abstract: The subject of the invention is a device for electrical stimulation of tissue consisting of an electrode and a magnet, which allows to reach deeper located regions without the need for invasive surgery. This helps to achieve therapeutically success in broader range of patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Lukas Doskocil, Tomas Vesely
  • Publication number: 20180369601
    Abstract: A coil apparatus for use in a transcranial magnetic stimulation apparatus is provided to further increase an electric field intensity on a head surface. The coil apparatus includes a wound-wire coil disposed on or near a head surface so as to generate a current by an induced electric field through electromagnetic induction in a magnetic stimulation-target region of a brain for stimulating neurons. The wound-wire coil includes a near-head-surface conductive wire portion disposed on or near the head surface, and a far-head-surface conductive wire portion disposed farther from the head surface than the near-head-surface conductive wire portion. A distance between the near-head-surface conductive wire portion and the far-head-surface conductive wire portion is set to be changed so that an intensity of the induced electric field becomes larger than that of a surrounding region of the magnetic stimulation-target region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicants: The University of Tokyo, OSAKA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Youichi SAITOH, Masaki SEKINO, Keita YAMAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20180369602
    Abstract: Devices and methods for low-level laser light therapy for animals and plants are provided. A device can include a pulse generator configured to generate a pulse train, wherein a pulse wave of the pulse train is configured to have a rectangular, non-sinusoidal waveform and a duty cycle within a range of 0.5% and 20%, an emitter array comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and in electrical connection with the pulse generator, a computer-readable medium comprising stored instructions which, when executed, cause an LED to emit light, and a housing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: LARRY MARTIN TICHAUER
  • Publication number: 20180369603
    Abstract: A catheter device for use in the photodynamic treatment of a body cavity or hollow organ of the body, such as the bladder, the device being used in the photodynamic treatment of abnormalities, disorders or diseases of the internal surfaces of said body cavity or hollow organ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Tore Gjørsvik, Aslak Godal, Roger William Rolfe Warren
  • Publication number: 20180369604
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and uses of systems for treating a skin condition with phototherapy. A system comprises (a) a phototherapy device comprising a phototherapy light source; (b) a patient computing device comprising a processor and a memory, the patient computing device configured to: transmit a first signal to the phototherapy device enabling operation of the phototherapy device according to one or more conditional prescription parameters, activate the phototherapy light source, and transmit a second signal reporting operation of the phototherapy device; and (c) a server configured to communicate with the patient computing device and receive the second signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Skylit Corporation
    Inventors: Andre S. GAMELIN, Martyn C. GROSS