Patents Issued in April 25, 2019
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Publication number: 20190117912Abstract: A mouthpiece for a handheld inhaler is disclosed. A housing of the mouthpiece includes an inlet, an outlet opening, and a channel extending through the housing connecting the inlet and the outlet opening for directing an aerosol from the inlet to the outlet opening. An anterior portion of the housing (4) is configured for placement in the mouth of a patient. The anterior portion of the housing is configured to direct the outlet opening upwardly in the patient's oral cavity when in the mouth of the patient. Other embodiments include an outlet opening placed closer to the upper side of the housing than to the lower side of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Carebay Europe LtdInventors: Wilhelmus P.J. de Kruijf, Jeroen M. Wissink, Marcus Söderlund, Nils Ronquist, Johan Egerström
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Publication number: 20190117913Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising a body (1), a fluid reservoir (2), a dispenser member, such as a pump or a valve, mounted on said reservoir (2), and a dose indicator device for indicating the number of doses of fluid that have been dispensed or that remain to be dispensed from said reservoir, the dispenser being characterized in that said dose indicator device includes a first safety system for actuating the dose indicator device once the dispenser has performed a predetermined incomplete actuation stroke, even if the dispenser does not perform the complete actuation stroke.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SASInventors: Fabien POULARD, Jean-Denis SAUZADE, Yann ROARD
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Publication number: 20190117914Abstract: A container, a nebulizer and a use of an indicator device are described, where the container comprises an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container, the container is arranged within the nebulizer and the container can be detached by grabbing the indicator device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Boehringer lngelheim International GmbHInventors: Joachim Eicher, Herbert Graessl, Mike Janetzko, Andree Jung, Martin Meisenheimer, Herbert WACHTEL, Robert Gerhard Winkler, Gilbert Wuttke, Ying Yu
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Publication number: 20190117915Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for use with a vaporizer that vaporizes at least one active ingredient of a plant material. In response to receiving a first input to the vaporizer, the plant material is heated, in a first heating step. An indication of the temperature of the plant material is detected, and, in response to detecting an indication that the temperature of the plant material is at a first temperature, the first heating step is terminated, by withholding causing further temperature increase of the plant material. The first temperature is less than 95 percent of the vaporization temperature of the active ingredient. Subsequently, a second input is received at the vaporizer. In response thereto, the plant material is heated to the vaporization temperature, in a second heating step. Other applications are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Altria Client Services LLCInventor: Yossef Raichman
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Publication number: 20190117916Abstract: A nasal device comprises a first component and a second component and a connector for coupling the first component to the second component and configured to span a nasal septum of the user. The first component comprises a body for insertion into a nasal cavity of a nose of a user. The body comprises a loop structure having an inner surface defining an aperture and a reverse outer surface, the loop structure being configured for alignment with an interior contour of a nasal passage of the nose, a platform spanning the aperture defined by the inner surface of the loop structure, and a valve mechanism disposed on the platform for controlling fluid flow through the aperture. The first component further comprises at least one mount extending from the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Justin Robert Armistead, Micheal Ralph Burgess Johnson, Toby James Hartley
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Publication number: 20190117917Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-part plastic blank set for the production of a drug applicator for storing a unit dose of a drug preparation and for administering that unit dose into the human nose.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Claudia MATTERN
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Publication number: 20190117918Abstract: A nasal delivery device for and method of delivering substance to a nasal cavity of a subject, the delivery device comprising: a nosepiece for fitting to a nostril of a subject, wherein the nosepiece comprises a tip element which includes a delivery aperture from which substance is in use delivered into the nasal cavity, and the tip element is at least in part tapered such as to be inclined to a longitudinal axis of the nosepiece, with the delivery aperture extending both laterally across the tip element and along a longitudinal extent of the tip element; a nozzle through which substance is in use delivered, preferably substantially axially to a longitudinal axis of the nosepiece, to the respective nasal cavity; and a delivery unit for delivering substance through the nozzle of the nosepiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Per Gisle DJUPESLAND, Colin David Sheldrake
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Publication number: 20190117919Abstract: A respiratory therapy device generates a flow of breathable gas for therapy. The apparatus may include a flow generator in a housing to generate the breathable gas flow. The flow generator may have an operating voltage for such operations. The device may include a battery pack that is engageable with the housing. The battery pack may be configured to power the flow generator and may include a stand-by circuit configured to switch between stand-by and operating modes. The stand-by circuit may be configured to provide a stand-by operations voltage while in the stand-by mode that is less than an operating voltage of the flow generator and may be configured to detect current demand of the flow generator with the stand-by operations voltage while in stand-by mode such as for enabling an increase voltage from the battery pack to produce the operating voltage in the operating mode for the flow generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Adam Panarello, David Paul Boehm, Adrian Ashley Vos, Siyin Wong
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Publication number: 20190117920Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for delivering anesthetic agent to a patient. In one embodiment, a system includes an anesthetic agent reservoir, a pump fluidically coupled to the agent reservoir, an injector configured to receive pressurized anesthetic agent from the pump, a vaporizer comprising a heated chamber configured to receive and vaporize the anesthetic agent injected by the injector and supply a mix of the vaporized anesthetic agent and medical gas to a subject via a supply line, and a controller. The controller stores instructions executable to determine a concentration of the vaporized anesthetic agent in the mix and adjust one or more injector parameters based on a difference between the concentration of the vaporized anesthetic agent and a commanded concentration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Joseph James Lacey, David Michael Wahl, Thomas Lane Bender, II, Russell James Kuzelka
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Publication number: 20190117921Abstract: An anesthesia vaporizer system includes a vaporizer reservoir forming a sump chamber containing a liquid anesthetic agent, a piston that forms a first chamber on a first side of the piston. The vaporizer reservoir has a fill port configured to receive a refill container containing liquid anesthetic agent and to permit flow into the first chamber. A motor moves the piston between a first position and a second position, wherein the volume of the first chamber increases as the piston moves from the first position towards the second position. The liquid anesthetic agent is thereby drawn from the refill container into the first chamber. A transfer valve is configured to permit the liquid anesthetic agent to flow from the first chamber into the sump chamber. An outlet port delivers the liquid anesthetic agent from the sump chamber into a vaporizing system that vaporizes it for delivery to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Thomas Bender, II, Joseph Lacey, Russell Kuzelka, David Wahl
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Publication number: 20190117922Abstract: A fixation device (8) for use with a laryngeal mask airway device (10), the fixation device (8) comprising releasable locking means (12) for releasably securing the fixation device to the laryngeal mask airway device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Sylwia Poulsen, Teck Poh
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Publication number: 20190117923Abstract: A patient interface can have a frame supporting a sealing member. Various features of the sealing member can improve comfort and sealing performance in the context of forming seals with the nares of a user, as well as contact with other facial surfaces. The sealing member can include convex portions, concave portions and thickness variations for providing various sealing, comfort, and deformability effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Jonathan Mark Downey, Thomas Mark Richardson, Craig Robert Prentice, Richard John Boyes
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Publication number: 20190117924Abstract: It is discloses a patient interface comprising a seal forming portion, a pad, and a cushion. The seal forming portion may comprise a base surface and a plurality of fibers fixed to and extending away from said base surface for contacting a patient's skin. The cushion may comprise at least along a portion of the circumference a first structure having an elongate section joined with at least one end section oriented substantially perpendicular or at an angle to the elongate section. A first end A of the elongate section may be connected or connectable to a frame member. The end section may be provided at an opposing second end B of the elongate section. The pad may comprise a resilient foam material layer with the seal forming portion. The pad may be adapted to be connected to the cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Christian BAYER, Achim BIENER, Johann Sebastian BURZ, Robert EIBL, Andreas KIRCHBERGER, Bernd Christoph LANG, Johannes NICKOL, Jens ROTHFUSS
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Publication number: 20190117925Abstract: The present invention relates portable and hand-held devices having a facemask and a positive and expiratory pressure (PEEP) valve configured such that exhalation by a user into the device maintains the user's airway pressure at or above atmospheric pressure. The present invention further relates to methods of using such devices for purposes of ameliorating symptoms related to tracheobronchomalacia (TBM).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Lindsay Boole
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Publication number: 20190117926Abstract: A headgear portion or assembly for use in combination with a breathing apparatus in some configurations is at least substantially inelastic and is three dimensional in shape. The headgear portion or assembly can comprise a plastic core, a substrate and a textile casing. The substrate and textile casing have retaining structures to attach the textile casings to the substrates and the substrates to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: David Monroy FELIX, Vitaly KAPELEVICH
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Publication number: 20190117927Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Michael Kassipillai Gunarathnam, Philip Rodney Kwok, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Lee James Veliss, Memduh Guney, Richard Sokolov, Perry David Lithgow, Donald Darkin, Susan Robyn Lynch
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Publication number: 20190117928Abstract: A nasal assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having an integrally formed first connector portion. A nozzle assembly includes a gusset or base portion and a pair of nozzles. At least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into the frame and nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. A pair of second connector portions are removably and rotatably connected to respective first connector portions of the frame and are in communication with respective inlet conduits, e.g., directly or via angle connectors. A headgear assembly is removably connected to the pair of second connector portions and/or the angle connectors so as to maintain the frame and the nozzle assembly in a desired adjusted position on the patient's face.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Michael Kassipillai Gunarathnam, Philip Rodney Kwok, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Lee James Veliss, Memduh Guney, Richard Sokolov, Perry David Lithgow, Donald Darkin, Susan Robyn Lynch
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Publication number: 20190117929Abstract: A system and method for supporting a patient gas delivery tube includes an elongated support member having first and second distal end and a living hinge biasing arcuate movement between the distal ends. A generally planar, rigid base configured to secures a lower distal end so that the support member extends from a surface of the base. A mount secured to the other distal end is adapted to secure an associated tube. A system for manufacturing a hose support includes cutting of parallel slits in opposing sides of a tube wall, cutting away a portion of one tube end and bending it to form a shelf on which hose clams are placed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Richard D. REINBERG
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Publication number: 20190117930Abstract: Systems and method for monitoring patient physiological data are presented herein. A gas analyzing measurement head can be provided to sample and analyze respiratory gases of a patient. In one embodiment, the gas analyzing measurement head can read information on an information element of an airway adapter or resuscitation bag. Such information can be used to generate instructions for manual ventilation using the gas analyzing measurement head, airway adapter, and resuscitation bag. Manual ventilation instructions can be displayed on the gas analyzing measurement head or can be transmitted for display on another device, such as a clinician's mobile computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Ammar Al-Ali
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Publication number: 20190117931Abstract: A tub is configured to contain a supply of water and is configured to be inserted into a chamber of a humidifier. The tub includes a tub base configured to contain the supply of water. The tub also includes a tub lid and a flow plate provided between the tub base and the tub lid. The flow plate includes a water level indicator configured to indicate a level of the supply of water in the tub base. In addition, the water level indicator includes a generally rectangular portion and a generally triangular portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Alexander VIRR, Andrew Roderick BATH, Nathan John ROW, Dan KAO, Phoebe Katherine HILL, Nicholas Andrew EARL, Hargopal VERMA, Junning CHEN
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Publication number: 20190117932Abstract: An enclosure including one or more panels that together define a header and two generally opposing sides. The header and two generally opposing sides define a reclining pocket for receiving a body part of an individual. Each of the one or more panels includes a cushion layer and a sound absorbing layer having an interior side. The cushion layer is disposed along and at least partly overlaps the interior side of the sound absorbing layer. The sound absorbing layer exhibits a greater sound absorption coefficient than the cushion layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Julia Helena LUETJE, Susan Allison BERNSTEIN
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Publication number: 20190117933Abstract: A handheld device configured to provide tactile stimulation to a head of a human user. The handheld device comprises an outer housing sized and shaped to fit ergonomically and substantially within a hand of the human user. The outer housing defines an internal space and skin facing surface for placement adjacent to or proximate the user's head. A controller is contained within internal space of the outer housing, wherein the controller is configured to generate a signal corresponding to a pattern sequence. A vibration unit is in electronic communication with the controller, the vibration unit being configured to be actuated in response to a signal from the controller so as to generate vibrations that correspond to the pattern sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Daniel J. Couser
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Publication number: 20190117934Abstract: A one-piece catheter (30) and manufacturing method therefor are disclosed. The catheter (30) includes a catheter tube (33) and an adapter (31). The catheter catheter tube (33) includes a tip (331) at one end and an end portion (332) at another other end. The adapter (31) can be configured for receiving a septum (402). The adapter (31) includes a narrow opening. The end portion (332) of the catheter tube (33) is connected to the adapter (31) at the narrow opening for fluid communication between the catheter tube (33) and the adapter (31). The catheter tube (33) and adapter (31) are formed as a one-piece element that is preferably injection molded in a single-shot process. Additional elements, such as one or more retention tabs (313) for attaching to a base can be formed on the catheter (30). The one-piece catheter (30) can be made by a single-shot injection molding process. Additional structures, such as a base can be attached to the catheter (30) by a second-shot injection molding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Ralph Lee SONDEREGGER, Weston HARDING
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Publication number: 20190117935Abstract: A dual tip dialysis catheter has a proximal portion with connected lumens and a distal portion with diverging lumens. The lumens may separate at a split junction and diverge in a scissors like manner to reduce or eliminate a crack or gap adjacent to the split junction, thereby reducing clotting. A dual tip dialysis catheter may have forward openings configured to direct flow in opposite directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Michael Gabriel TAL
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Publication number: 20190117936Abstract: A catheter-based/intravascular ablation (denervation) system includes a multiplicity of needles which expand open around a central axis to engage the wall of a blood vessel, or the wall of the left atrium, allowing the injection of a cytotoxic or/or neurotoxic solution for ablating conducting tissue, or nerve fibers around the ostium of the pulmonary vein, or circumferentially in or just beyond the outer layer of the renal artery. The expandable needle delivery system is formed with self-expanding materials and include structures, near the end portion of the needles, or using separate guide tubes. The system also includes means to limit and/or adjust the depth of penetration of the ablative fluid into the tissue of the wall of the targeted blood vessel. The preferred embodiment of the catheter delivered through the vascular system of a patient includes a multiplicity of expandable guide tubes that engage the wall of a blood vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: ABLATIVE SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: David R. Fischell, Tim A. Fischell
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Publication number: 20190117937Abstract: A steerable medical apparatus includes a shaft, a steering mechanism, and an actuation mechanism. The shaft has a proximal portion, a distal portion, a first pull wire, and a second pull wire. The distal ends of the first and second pull wires are coupled to the distal portion of the shaft. The steering mechanism has a first wheel and a second wheel coupled by a differential mechanism. The proximal ends of the first and second pull wires are respectively coupled to the first and second wheels. The actuation mechanism is coupled to the steering mechanism. Actuating the actuation mechanism in a first operational mode causes the distal portion of the shaft to curve in a first plane. Actuating the actuation mechanism in a second operational mode causes the distal portion of the shaft to curve away from the first plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Timothy Lee Humphrey, Michael R. Bialas
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Publication number: 20190117938Abstract: Certain embodiments herein relate to an extension catheter for positioning through a conventional guiding catheter into the vasculature of a patient, the extension catheter having a distal tubular member and a proximal elongated shaft coupled to the distal tubular member, wherein the proximal shaft has a length or section containing at least one discontinuous or segmented structure, and further wherein such structures that can be modified or varied to modify the torsional compliance characteristics of the device. Further embodiments relate to a multi-layer catheter having a protective wrap at or near the distal end of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: William Norman, Fernando Di Caprio, Gianfranco Panarello
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Publication number: 20190117939Abstract: A cannula protector for protection of a cannulation site on a body is described. The protector includes a shield for inhibiting access to the cannulation site; and a body mount operatively connected to the shield, the body mount configured to provide one or more relief zones so as to relieve the mounting force of the protector when mounted on the body. A protector for protection of a cannulation site on a body is also described, the protector including: a shield for inhibiting access to the cannulation site; wherein the shield is configured to conform to a contour of the body to inhibit access to the cannulation site.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Roger Price, Robert Seaman, Michael Potas, Giovani Ciampa
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Publication number: 20190117940Abstract: A guidewire is coupled to a control module and extends through a lumen of the control module. The control module operates to transition between a first control state wherein the control module allows movement of the guidewire relative to a catheter and a second control state wherein relative axial movement between the catheter and guidewire is prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Medtronic Vascular GalwayInventors: Niall Duffy, John Gallagher, Gerry McCaffrey
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Publication number: 20190117941Abstract: An apparatus for dilating an upper esophageal sphincter. The apparatus includes an elongated expandable member having a cross-section shaped to support a natural shape of an upper esophageal sphincter. A catheter extends from the elongated inflatable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Peter BELAFSKY
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Publication number: 20190117942Abstract: Articulation devices, systems, methods for articulation, and methods for fabricating articulation structures make use of balloon arrays, with inflation of the balloons locally altering articulation. Inflation fluid may be directed toward the balloons from an inflation fluid source via a series of channels, the balloons and channels included in a helical multi-balloon assembly. The balloons may be supported by encasing the helical balloon assembly in a polymer matrix, such as by winding the balloon assembly onto a mandrel and dip-coating some or all of the assembly in an elastomer such as a silicone, a urethane, or the like. The balloons may be supported by one or more spring, with loops of the spring(s) optionally being inward of the balloons, outward of the balloons, or interspersed between the balloons, and/or a mesh tube, braid, or other compliant materials may be included.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Timothy H. Williams, Keith Phillip Laby, Mark D. Barrish
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Publication number: 20190117943Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for the treatment of edema. In one aspect a method for implanting an indwelling catheter within a vein of a patient is provided. The catheter can extend from a position upstream of at least one outflow port of a duct of the lymph system to a terminal position downstream of the at least one outflow port. In use, a first restriction can be created within the vein proximal to a distal region of the catheter. The first restriction can define a localized low pressure zone distal of the restriction and within a portion of the vein housing the catheter. The low pressure zone can be adjacent to the at least one outflow port to enable fluid to pass from the at least one lymph duct outflow port into the vein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Yaacov Nitzan, Menashe Yacoby, Tanhum Feld
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Publication number: 20190117944Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for the treatment of edema. In one aspect a method for implanting an indwelling catheter within a vein of a patient is provided. The catheter can extend from a position upstream of at least one outflow port of a duct of the lymph system to a terminal position downstream of the at least one outflow port. In use, a first restriction can be created within the vein proximal to a distal region of the catheter. The first restriction can define a localized low pressure zone distal of the restriction and within a portion of the vein housing the catheter. The low pressure zone can be adjacent to the at least one outflow port to enable fluid to pass from the at least one lymph duct outflow port into the vein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Yaacov Nitzan, Menashe Yacoby, Tanhum Feld
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Publication number: 20190117945Abstract: A shunt device for shunting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a CSF containing space to a sinus system cavity (21) comprises a tubular inlet element, a flow restricting part, and a tubular outlet element having an outlet end (17) with an outlet opening (19) for insertion in the sinus system cavity (21), and a one-way valve preventing flow in a direction from the outlet opening to the inlet opening. The shunt device further comprises a distancer (35), said distancer being provided at the outlet end (17) of the tubular outlet element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: CSF-DYNAMICS A/SInventor: Svend Erik BØRGESEN
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Publication number: 20190117946Abstract: The present invention relates to multi-chamber containers. Specifically, the multi-chamber containers comprise, generally, a first container having a swab or applicator contained therein and a second container having a solution therein. In various embodiments, a first container may comprise a fracture recess for breaking and removing the swab or applicator, and a second container may further comprise a fracture recess for opening and exposing the solution. In embodiments, first and second containers are disposed separately, or connectedly side-by-side. In embodiments, a second container is contained within a first container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Joseph Trznadel
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Publication number: 20190117947Abstract: Disclosed are a patch, system, and method for delivery of a permeant composition into a subject via at least one formed pathway through a biological membrane of the subject. The patch comprises a matrix, at least one hydrophilic permeant disposed within the matrix, wherein at least a portion of the permeant can dissolve in biological moisture received from the subject, and at least one permeability enhancer disposed within the matrix. Also disclosed are systems and methods for delivery of a permeant composition into a subject via at least one formed pathway through a skin layer of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Nitto Denko CorporationInventors: Frank Tagliaferri, Alan Smith, David Enscore, Gaurav Tolia, Mirek Baudys
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Publication number: 20190117948Abstract: An article comprising at least one microneedle is provided. The article can comprises a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side comprises a central cavity portion and a platform portion, with at least one microneedle extending therefrom, wherein the platform portion is not coplanar with the central cavity portion. The platform portion substantially surrounds the central cavity portion. The at least one microneedle comprises a body comprising an outer surface; a base segment having a base and a first shape; a tip segment having a tip and a second shape, wherein the second shape is distinct from the first shape; a transition plane that delineates the base segment and the tip segment; and a central axis. Methods of using the article are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: DENNIS G. BERRY, PAUL A. MARTINSON, CHIN-YEE NG, RYAN PATRICK SIMMERS
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Publication number: 20190117949Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a reversibly removable self-adjusting, perforating and/or guiding port configured to automatically retract a perforating blade or guiding rod upon entering a body cavity, while providing a substantially hermetic seal across the body cavity's wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Vigor Medical Technologies, LTD.Inventors: Igor WAYSBEYN, Irina KAVOUNOVSKI
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Publication number: 20190117950Abstract: A male fluid connector, a female fluid connector, and a connection system comprising the connectors. The connection system comprises a male connector and a female connector that both are modified such that they cannot be engaged. The connection system removes the risk of unintentional connection of the two modified connectors not intended to be connected but still allows connection of the two modified connectors to other non-modified connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2016Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Ola CARLSSON
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Publication number: 20190117951Abstract: A medical connector includes a tubular male connector unit, an engaging unit arranged on an outer side of the male connector unit in a radial direction of the male connector unit, at least a part of the engaging unit being elastically deformable inward in the radial direction, a locking unit movable between a first position and a second position in which at least a part of the engaging unit is elastically deformed inward in the radial direction relative to the first position, and a blocking mechanism configured to block the locking unit from moving from the first position to the second position in a predetermined state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Ryouhei FUJIEDA, Yasuhiro UEDA, Takeshi TOYAMA
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Publication number: 20190117952Abstract: The application relates to a connecting element, in particular for connecting vessels and for producing a fluidic connection between vessels or elements joined to the connecting element. The invention also relates to an elastic spring element as a valve element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Parker Hannifin Manufacturing Germany GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Tolga AYDIN
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Publication number: 20190117953Abstract: A connector includes: a housing that includes a tubular body connecting unit to which a tubular body is connectable, a concave portion inside the housing, and a receiving portion; and a valve body configured such that, when the tubular body is connected to the tubular body connecting unit, the valve body is pressed by the tubular body against a biasing force, thereby sliding from a closed position to an opened position. The valve body includes an overriding portion configured such that, as the valve body slides from a closed position side toward an opened position side, the overriding portion is pressed against the receiving portion of the housing and rides over the receiving portion by elastic deformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yasuhiro UEDA, Takeshi TOYAMA
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Publication number: 20190117954Abstract: A defibrillation electrode pad includes an electrode section and a CPR administration section. The electrode section and the CPR administration section are positioned in the defibrillation electrode pad relative to each other such that the CPR administration section is located above a sternum of an adult subject and the electrode section is located in a position appropriate for the administration of a defibrillation shock to the adult subject when the defibrillation electrode pad is oriented in a first orientation and such that the CPR administration section is located above a sternum of a pediatric subject and the electrode section is located in a position appropriate for the administration of a defibrillation shock to the pediatric subject when the defibrillation electrode pad is oriented in a second orientation different from the first orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Gary A. Freeman, Ward Hamilton, Deborah T. Jones, David N. Craige, III, Melissa M. Dascoli, E. Jane Wilson, Ian B. Durant
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Publication number: 20190117955Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Michael Nagel
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Publication number: 20190117956Abstract: When electrodes are used to impose an electric field in target tissue within an anatomic volume (e.g., to apply TTFields to treat a tumor), the position of the electrodes can be optimized by obtaining electrical conductivity measurements in an anatomic volume and generating a 3D map of the conductivity directly from the obtained electrical conductivity or resistivity measurements, without segmenting the anatomic volume into tissue types. A location of the target tissue is identified within the anatomic volume, and the positions for the electrodes are determined based on the 3D map of electrical conductivity and the position of the target tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Novocure LimitedInventors: Cornelia WENGER, Pedro Michael Cavaleiro MIRANDA, Zeev BOMZON, Noa URMAN, Eilon KIRSON, Yoram WASSERMAN, Yoram PALTI
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Publication number: 20190117957Abstract: A pad for electrically stimulated wound healing, including a pad configured to be placed on a wound, at least one anode disposed on the pad to contact the wound, and at least one cathode disposed on the pad to contact the wound, the at least one cathode being disposed separately from the at least on anode. The pad wherein the at least one anode and the at least one cathode in contact with the wound provide a flow of electrical current in an intended direction through the wound based on the separate locations of the at least one anode and the at least one cathode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Morton M. Mower
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Publication number: 20190117958Abstract: A deep treatment bioelectric device includes multiple electrodes joined with a planar substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Vomaris Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Troy Paluszcyk, Michael Nagel
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Publication number: 20190117959Abstract: Methods and kits for subcutaneous defibrillator implantation. In various examples, two introducer tools each having a sheath are used during an implantation procedure to obviate the need for pulling a lead using a suture. The elimination of the suture-based pulling steps may reduce procedure time. A kit having two introducer tool and corresponding sheaths is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventor: G. SHANTANU REDDY
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Publication number: 20190117960Abstract: A method and system for employing a medical device is disclosed. The medical device includes a housing, a processor disposed within the housing, a connector module, and a medical electrical epicardial lead connected to the processor through the connector module. The epicardial lead is used to sense a cardiac signal from tissue of a patient. The lead comprises an insulative lead body that includes a proximal end and a distal end, at least one conductor disposed in the lead body, and a side helical fixation member, disposed a distance from the distal end, the side helical fixation member. The side helical fixation member comprises a set of windings configured to wrap around the lead body circumference. The side helical fixation member includes a distal tip comprising a sharpened elongated flat free end that is perpendicular to the lead body and angled toward an inside of the set of windings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Mark T. MARSHALL, Andrea J. ASLESON, Jean RUTTEN
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Publication number: 20190117961Abstract: A device for electrical stimulation of one or more components of the periodontal complex and surrounding tissue of a tooth, for uses such as reducing orthodontic pain and encouraging tooth movement, has electrodes of a rigid, electrically conductive material in a fixed spatial relationship configured for application to oral mucosa and attached gingiva adjacent to, and along a periodontal ligament of, a root structure of a single tooth. An electrical circuit is configured for electrical connection to the at least two electrodes. The electrical circuit has an output providing a subsensory electrical stimulus comprising a waveform in accordance with predetermined stimulation parameters. After the electrodes are applied to the oral mucosa and attached gingiva adjacent to, and along the periodontal ligament of, a root structure of the tooth, a switch, when activated, activates the electrical circuit to output the electrical stimulus through the at least two electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Cosmo Haralambidis