Patents Issued in January 30, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200030583
    Abstract: Guidewires and methods of use of guidewires having improved atraumatic tips that can distribute force to lessen trauma as well as anchor the guidewire to facilitate improved catheter exchange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Brian Martin, Nestor Aganon, Edward McGarry
  • Publication number: 20200030584
    Abstract: A balloon structure includes a proximal balloon portion having a first internal volume, a distal balloon portion having a second internal volume, and a central balloon portion disposed between and joined with the proximal and distal balloon portions. The central balloon portion has a third internal volume isolated from the first and second internal volumes. A first lumen is associated with the third internal volume to direct pressure to the third internal volume for inflation of the central balloon portion. At least one second lumen is associated with the first and second internal volumes to direct pressure to the first and second internal volumes for inflation of the proximal balloon portion and the distal balloon portion. Whereby, upon inflation, the central balloon portion dilates, or delivers other treatments to tissue in the passage, with the proximal and distal balloon portions limiting movement of the balloon structure in the passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Mark D. Noar
  • Publication number: 20200030585
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes disclosure of devices, shunts, systems, and pump systems, as shown and/or described herein. The present disclosure includes disclosure of methods to treat conditions relating to excess bodily fluids and removal of the same, as referenced herein. A device or shunt can comprise a tube or catheter configured to facilitate drainage of fluid from within the abdomen into a portion of the excretory system. A device or shunt can include a cage/mesh at an external opening and can include a filter or membrane/barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, Zachary C. Berkwick, Matthew J. Phillips, Joshua Krieger
  • Publication number: 20200030586
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: White Swell Medical Ltd
    Inventors: Yaacov Nitzan, Menashe Yacoby, Tanhum Feld
  • Publication number: 20200030587
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: White Swell Medical Ltd
    Inventors: Yaacov Nitzan, Menashe Yacoby, Tanhum Feld
  • Publication number: 20200030588
    Abstract: An endovascular shunt implantation system includes a guide member configured for being deployed in an inferior petrosal sinus, and a delivery catheter movably coupled to the guide member, wherein a distal end of the delivery catheter includes a tissue penetrating element. A guard is disposed over the tissue penetrating element, the guard having an open distal end portion including an inner surface feature configured to deflect the tissue penetrating element away from the guide member when the tissue penetrating element is translated distally relative to the guard. A shunt delivery shuttle is positioned within, and is movable relative to, the delivery catheter, the shunt delivery shuttle having a distal portion configured to collapse around an elongate shunt body to thereby transport the shunt body through the delivery catheter, wherein the distal portion self-expands to release the shunt body when the distal shuttle portion is advanced out of the delivery catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: CEREVASC, LLC
    Inventors: Carl Heilman, Adel M. Malek, David A. Rezac, Jack B. Sattell, Alexander Bonin
  • Publication number: 20200030589
    Abstract: The present disclosure is in the field of gastric resident systems. A device for extended retention in a stomach is provided. The device includes: first, second, and third arms, the second and third arms being pivotally connected to respective ends of the first arm. The device is configured to transform between a compressed configuration and an expanded configuration. The device further includes a biasing member configured to bias the device into the expanded configuration whereby the second and third arms are configured to mechanically engage each other to retain the system in the expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Avshalom BEN MENACHEM, Ilan ZALIT
  • Publication number: 20200030590
    Abstract: A formulation delivery system includes a cartridge, a control unit, and a stiction breaking element. The cartridge includes a reservoir chamber, a bolus chamber, a reservoir chamber piston, and a bolus chamber piston. The reservoir chamber piston is configured to move within the reservoir chamber to expel formulation from the reservoir chamber into the bolus chamber. The bolus chamber piston is configured to move within the bolus chamber to expel the formulation from the bolus chamber to a patient. The control unit is configured to engage with the cartridge and includes a control configured to activate the reservoir chamber piston or the bolus chamber piston. The piston stiction breaking element is configured to break a stiction between the reservoir chamber piston and the reservoir chamber or between the bolus chamber piston and the bolus chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Daniela Tamar BUCHMAN, Ling-Kang TONG, Michael Thomas WRIGHT, Adam Blake HARTMAN
  • Publication number: 20200030591
    Abstract: In the preferred embodiment, a method of making microneedles comprises i) providing a microneedle template (300) having a plurality of microneedles cavities (360) on one surface, ii) preparing a casting solution (320) comprising at least one matrix material and its solvent, iii) subjecting said microneedle template (300) to a vacuum pressure for a length of time to deprive it of air, iv) dispensing the casting solution (320) over the air-deprived microneedle template, v) allowing the casting solution (320) to be drawn into the air-deprived microneedle cavities (360) completely, and vi) allowing the dissolving microneedles to solidify or dry in a controlled environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Chee Yen LIM
  • Publication number: 20200030592
    Abstract: Described is an apparatus for administering liquids to a human intravenously via an implanted port. The apparatus includes a primary catheter in fluid communication with a hollow needle and connectable to a bag for providing liquid; a push-button mechanism coupled to the hollow needle and configured so that depressing the push button mechanism inserts the hollow needle into the implanted port to provide liquid communication from the primary catheter, via the hollow needle, to the implanted port; and the primary catheter embedded within a flexible, polymer sheath, wherein the flexible polymer sheath has a removable cover on a front surface to protect the push button mechanism and adhesive on at least a portion of the back surface, the adhesive being covered with a removable backing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Stephen T. Cheche
  • Publication number: 20200030593
    Abstract: A medical device comprises a flexible member that can be adhesively attached to a housing of the medical device, allowing implantation of the medical device into a body through an incision of reduced size. The flexible member can be attached to the housing either before or after implantation into the body. The flexible member comprises suture locations, including a permeable membrane or a suture hole, for suturing the medical device to tissue of the body. The suture holes can be filled with a substance penetrable by a suture needle, to minimize tissue ingrowth before or after suturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: AngioDynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Bourne, James Culhane
  • Publication number: 20200030594
    Abstract: A connector system for medical fluid administration has a female connection member, which can act as an access port for a container of medical fluid, and a male connection member, for accessing the container of medical fluid. The female connection member defines a sheath for receiving a portion of the male connection member and this sheath is spanned at one end by a septum, which acts to close the container of medical fluid. A lumen is defined through the male connection member to allow passage of fluid therethrough. The septum has a central region and a peripheral region, the central region being of substantially greater thickness than the peripheral region. The male connection member comprises means for rupturing the peripheral region of the septum when it is received in the female connection member to form a connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Karol PAZIK
  • Publication number: 20200030595
    Abstract: A catheter system for draining a bodily fluid from a fluid source in a body of a subject. In one form, the catheter tube has a proximal end and a distal end. The catheter tube includes a drainage lumen that extends from a proximal end opening in the proximal end to a distal end opening in the distal end. The catheter system further includes a fluid sampling component in fluid communication with the distal end opening. In some embodiments, the catheter system includes a one-way check valve. In some embodiments, the catheter system includes a balloon positioned between one or more openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Roy Boukidjian, Gregoire Boukidjian
  • Publication number: 20200030596
    Abstract: A system for training visual acuity includes an audio player and a controller. The audio player includes a database which stores plural pieces of music, and a headphone with which a user listens to the pieces of music so as to stimulate a visual cortex of the user, where each of the pieces of music contains two audio frequency components that have a frequency difference therebetween ranging from 1 to 45 Hz. The controller is electrically connected to the audio player, and is configured to control the audio player to play the pieces of music.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicants: Eyeson Tech Ltd., Asia University
    Inventors: Shin-Da Lee, Chen-Chao Hsu, Hsin-Chin Chen, Chung-Hui Wang
  • Publication number: 20200030597
    Abstract: A biomedical electrode for electrically contacting a user's skin includes a carrier layer, a backing layer, an electrical lead, a conductive member, and a gel contact member. The backing layer is disposed on the carrier layer. The electrical lead is positioned at least in part below the carrier layer. The conductive member is coupled to the electrical lead. The gel contact member is electrically coupled to the conductive member for directly contacting the user's skin. The gel contact member is electrically conductive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Justin Porter, Gary Chad Morgan, Anthony Shaw, Jenifer Adams
  • Publication number: 20200030598
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments, provided are products of manufacture and kits, and methods, for hydrogen and hydrogen peroxide generation, and for the treatment of diseases, conditions and infections responsive to exposure to a therapeutic amount of hydrogen, metastable hydrogen peroxide and/or oxygen treatment; including providing a hydrogen, metastable hydrogen peroxide and/or oxygen treatment or delivery system for cosmetic purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Diana BERMAN, Jihyung LEE, Vladimir SAFONOV, Donghui ZHU, Marina SAFONOV
  • Publication number: 20200030599
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to implantable neuromodulation devices and methods of fabrication, and in particular to a thin-film electrode assemblies and methods of fabricating the thin-film electrode assembly to include a soft overmold. Particularly, aspects of the present invention are directed to a thin-film electrode assembly that includes an overmold and a supporting structure formed within a portion of the overmold. The overmold includes a first polymer and the supporting structure includes a second polymer, different from the first polymer. The thin-film electrode assembly also includes a wire formed within a portion of the supporting structure, and an electrode formed on a top surface of the supporting structure and in electrical contact with the wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Verily Life Sciences LLC
    Inventors: Brian Pepin, Shiv Sabesan, Bo Lu
  • Publication number: 20200030600
    Abstract: An implantable medical electrical lead includes an electrode assembly in which an electrical junction between a first conductor and an inner surface of a first electrode of the assembly is wedged within a first channel of at least one core member of the assembly, around which the first electrode extends. The at least one core member is formed from an insulating material, and the first channel may be one of a plurality of longitudinally extending channels arrayed around a circumference of a central lumen of the assembly, which is defined by the at least one core member. The first conductor extends along a length of the assembly, for example, defined between the first electrode and a second electrode thereof, in a helical path that travels around the central lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Bret R. Shoberg, Gregory A. Boser, Michael T. Hegland, Robert L. Olson, Dale F. Seeley, Jacob W. Silverberg, Suraj Rama
  • Publication number: 20200030601
    Abstract: The present invention provides a single surgical method, procedure and/or system that creates open visual and physical access to an identified spinal treatment site that initially comprises spinal levels to be treated, wherein the spinal levels comprise at least one dorsal root ganglion. A spinal treatment procedure is performed generally in combination with implantation of a neuromodulation system that may comprise placement of electrical lead(s) on the at least one dorsal root ganglion, wherein each lead is in operative connection with a pulse generator that may also be implanted during the surgical method. Electrical stimulation may be generated with the pulse generator through the electrical leads to the at least one dorsal root ganglion during and/or after the closure of the identified spinal treatment site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory F. Molnar, Christopher G. Frank, Justin D. Zenanko, Beth A. Lindborg, Nazmi Peyman, Kyle Grube, Michael Park, Matthew Hunt, Kathy Hill
  • Publication number: 20200030602
    Abstract: A “localizable” systemic gene therapy system is provided substantially increasing the transfection efficiency of the gene vectors into targeted tissue cells and substantially reducing the escape of the gene vectors from the targeted tissue volume, such as would waste the vectors, promote undesired immune reactions, and/or incur prohibitive costs for the required dose of gene-containing virus vectors. In this regard, the invention provides a means to simultaneously achieve local electroporation and gene-containing vector injection in a portion of a vascularized organ. It includes two double-balloon catheters that create contained volumes in parallel blood vessels for the introduction of vectors with reduced loss along with electrodes providing electroporation of the cells in the same location where the vectors are injected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Susan Hagness, Erik Aiken, John Booske, Hans Sollinger, Paul Laeseke, Tausif Alam
  • Publication number: 20200030603
    Abstract: Where an implanted reservoir for intestinal contents is formed from surgically modified intestine that has been cut along a mutual contact line of laterally adjacent sections of a bent portion of intestine and connected so that the resulting upper and lower halves of the intestine form an intestinal wall of the reservoir, the system for emptying such intestinal reservoir comprises an artificial flow control device implantable in the patient's body and adapted to control flow of the intestinal contents from said reservoir, the flow control device comprising at least one pump adapted to act on said intestinal wall so as to reduce the reservoir's volume, thereby emptying the reservoir. The system may further comprise an entry valve upstream of the reservoir and an exit valve downstream from the reservoir. The pump may be an electrical stimulation type pump, a hydraulically acting type pump or/and a mechanically acting type pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Peter Forsell
  • Publication number: 20200030604
    Abstract: Apparatus for providing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy to a user, said apparatus comprising: a housing; an application unit for providing mechanical coupling between the housing and the user's body; a stimulation unit for electrically stimulating at least one nerve of the user; a sensing unit for (i) sensing the user's body movement and body orientation to determine whether the user is in an “out-of-bed” state or a “rest-in-bed” state, and (ii) analyzing the sleep characteristics of the user during the “rest-in-bed” state; and a feedback unit for at least one of (i) providing the user with feedback in response to the analysis of the sleep characteristics of the user, and (ii) modifying the electrical stimulation provided to the user by the stimulation unit in response to the analysis of the sleep characteristics of the user; wherein the sleep characteristics comprise a likelihood measure of the user's sleep quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas C. Ferree, Shai N. Gozani, Xuan Kong
  • Publication number: 20200030605
    Abstract: A fitting system is described for fitting electrode contacts of cochlear implant electrode array implanted in a cochlea of an implanted patient. A test stimulation generator delivers to at least one of the electrode contacts a test stimulation sequence at a variable charge level and a variable stimulation rate over time, wherein the charge level and stimulation rate are inversely related as a function of a defined loudness percept by the implanted patient to the test stimulation sequence. A response measurement module obtains objective response measurements of auditory neural tissues of the implanted patient that are affected by the test stimulation sequence. A fit mapping module defines a patient-specific fit map for the electrode contacts of cochlear implant electrode array based on the objective response measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Mathias Kals
  • Publication number: 20200030606
    Abstract: Systems and methods make possible the placement of one or more electrode leads in a tissue region for providing functional and/or therapeutic stimulation to tissue. The systems and methods are adapted to provide the relief of pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Joseph W. Boggs, II
  • Publication number: 20200030607
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a stimulus circuit, a recharge circuit, a switch circuit, and a control circuit. The stimulus circuit provides electrical cardiac pacing stimulation to multiple combinations of a plurality of electrodes, and the electrical stimulation is selectively applied at the first electrode of the electrode combinations. The recharge circuit includes a recharge capacitor electrically coupled to the second electrode of the electrode combinations, and the switch circuit selectively enables electrode combinations for electrical coupling to the stimulus circuit and the recharge circuit. The control circuit includes a pacing activation sub-circuit that selectively initiates delivery of the electrical stimulation using multiple electrode combinations, and enables simultaneous delivery of pacing recharge energy from the recharge capacitor to the second electrode of multiple electrode combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: David J. Ternes, William J. Linder
  • Publication number: 20200030608
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, methods, apparatus, and systems useful for ameliorating impulse control disorders known to be extremely disabling and common to many neurological and psychiatric conditions using closed-loop (responsive) neuro stimulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Casey HALPERN
  • Publication number: 20200030609
    Abstract: A stimulation protocol determination system includes an input module and a selector module. The input module is provided to receive an indication of an upper airway flow limitation via sensed respiratory effort information. The selection module is provided to automatically select, based on the indicated upper airway flow limitation, a stimulation protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Quan Ni, Mark A. Christopherson, John Rondoni
  • Publication number: 20200030610
    Abstract: Devices and methods provide for the sensing of physiological signals by providing a stimulation waveform that includes a stimulation pulse followed by an active recharge pulse to clear the charge in capacitors within the stimulation path. The active recharge pulse is followed by a period of passive recharge and then a period of no recharge. Non-neurological sources of artifacts within the sensed physiological signal may be handled by providing a brief period of passive recharge followed by a lengthy period of no recharge, which is made possible by the use of the active recharge pulse prior to the passive recharge. The period of no recharge removes any low impedance path to ground from the stimulation electrodes, which allows an amplifier of the sensing circuit to provide common mode rejection of non-neurological signals, such as cardiac signals, present at the sensing electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Scott Stanslaski, Robert Devine, Timothy Denison, Vincent Roczniak, Todd Smith, Thomas Adamski
  • Publication number: 20200030611
    Abstract: A hearing device for use with a cochlear implant system is disclosed. An input portion receives, as a stimulus, an acoustic signal, converts the acoustic signal into an electrical acoustic signal and provides the electrical acoustic signal. A processing portion processes the electrical acoustic signal and conducts an active grounding procedure. An implant portion being implantable at least partially in a cochlea of the user comprises a plurality of operation electrodes and a reference electrode, e.g. an external electrode being grounded and implantable outside of the cochlea of the user. The operation electrodes are driven by the processing portion on the basis of the electric acoustic signal. An electrode state setting section sets the plurality of operation electrodes into one of a high impedance state, a grounded state and a stimulating state in which a signal based on the electric acoustic signal is supplied a stimulation electrode of the plurality of operation electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Oticon Medical A/S
    Inventors: Yannick VAIARELLO, Pierre STAHL, Michel HOEN, Dan GNANSIA
  • Publication number: 20200030612
    Abstract: A medical device is configured to generate fluid status signal data of a patient by determining impedance metrics from an impedance signal, determining cardiac electrical signal amplitudes from a cardiac electrical signal and determining a calibration relationship between the impedance metrics and cardiac electrical signal amplitudes. The medical device generates a fluid status signal data by adjusting cardiac electrical signal amplitudes according to the determined calibration relationship. The fluid status signal data may be displayed or monitored for detecting a change in the patient's fluid status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Zhendong Song, Todd M. Zielinski, Brian B. Lee
  • Publication number: 20200030613
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a singulated feedthrough insulator for a hermetic seal of an active implantable medical device (AIMD) is described. The method begins with forming a green-state ceramic bar with a via hole filled with a conductive paste. The green-state ceramic bar is dried to convert the paste to an electrically conductive material filling via hole and then subjected to a pressing step. Following pressing, a green-state insulator is singulated from the green-state ceramic bar. The singulated green-state insulator in next sintered to form an insulator that is sized and shaped for hermetically sealing to close a ferrule opening. The thusly produced feedthrough is suitable installation in an opening in the housing of an active implantable medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Robert A. Stevenson, Thomas Marzano, Keith W. Seitz, Christine A. Frysz, Dallas J. Rensel, Brian P. Hohl
  • Publication number: 20200030614
    Abstract: A hermetically sealed filtered feedthrough assembly attachable to an AIMD includes an insulator hermetically sealing the opening of a ferrule with a gold braze. The ferrule includes a peninsula extending into the ferrule opening and the insulator has a cutout matching the peninsula. A sintered platinum-containing paste hermetically seals at least one via hole extending through the insulator. At least one capacitor is disposed on the device side. An active electrical connection electrically connects the capacitor active metallization to the sintered paste. A ground electrical connection electrically connects the capacitor ground metallization disposed within a capacitor ground passageway to the portion of the gold braze along the ferrule peninsula. The dielectric of the capacitor may be less than 1,000 k.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Robert A. Stevenson, Christine A. Frysz, Keith W. Seitz, Thomas Marzano, Marc Gregory Martino
  • Publication number: 20200030615
    Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for increasing tear production by stimulating the cornea, conjunctiva, and/or subconjunctiva. In some variations, the devices may be in the form of a contact lens. The contact lens may comprise a lens body and a stimulator chip, where the stimulator chip is embedded in the lens body. An external power source wirelessly transmits energy to the stimulator chip, where the stimulator chip may convert the energy to an electric waveform to stimulate the cornea, conjunctiva, and/or subconjunctiva. Stimulation may activate the lacrimal reflex to increase tear production. The devices and systems for increasing tear production may be used in methods of treating dry eye, reducing the symptoms of tired eye, increasing comfort for contact lens wearers, and extending the number of years a contact lens user can wear contacts. Also described are methods of manufacturing a contact lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: James Donald Loudin, Manfred Franke, Daniel N. Hamilton, Anand Doraiswamy, Douglas Michael Ackermann
  • Publication number: 20200030616
    Abstract: A data file system includes one or more files about a patient wearing a wearable cardiac defibrillator (WCD) system that has been assigned to them. The one or more files contain at least one patient identifier of the patient, compliance data about a history of the patient's wearing the WCD system, and possibly other data. The data file system can be accessed through a communication network when the patient uses a communication device. When so accessed, some of the contents can be viewed on a screen of the device, for example in the form of a website. In embodiments, the health care provider and friends and family can view such data and even enter inputs, which may create a situation that motivates the patient to comply better.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: WEST AFFUM HOLDINGS CORP.
    Inventors: Laura Marie Gustavson, David Peter Finch, Erick Michael Roane, Jason Fouts
  • Publication number: 20200030617
    Abstract: A device is described, which provides electrical stimulation to the brain of a person, where the device comprises one or more modules, each module comprising an implantable pulse generator (IPG) and a lead with at least one subcranial electrode, which extends into or near the surface of the brain. Each module's IPG comprises a battery and a subcutaneous electrode. Each module is inserted into a burr hole, and a seal fills the space to minimize electric current flow between the subcutaneous electrode and subcranial electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: EPIC Neuro, Inc.
    Inventor: James William Phillips
  • Publication number: 20200030618
    Abstract: In some examples, controlling delivery of therapy includes using an implantable medical device comprising at least one electrode. Processing circuitry of a system comprising the device may receive, from an application running on a patient personal device, a patient request entered by the patient into the application. The processing circuitry may further determine, based on the patient request, a requested value of a therapy parameter, compare the requested value to information stored in a memory of the medical device system, the information indicating one or more allowable values of the therapy parameter, determine that the requested value is one of the allowable values based on the comparison of the requested value of the therapy parameter to the one or more allowable values, and control the implantable medical device to deliver cardiac pacing via the at least one electrode according to the requested value for a period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Reece W. Holbrook, Nathan E. Johnson, Paul R. Solheim, Patrick D. Wells
  • Publication number: 20200030619
    Abstract: The present invention provides a single surgical method, procedure and/or system that creates open visual and physical access to an identified spinal treatment site that comprises both targeted vertebral and spinal levels to be treated, wherein the spinal levels comprise at least one dorsal root ganglion. A spinal treatment procedure is performed generally in combination with implantation of a neuromodulation system that may comprise placement of electrical lead(s) on the at least one dorsal root ganglion, wherein each lead is in operative connection with a pulse generator that may also be implanted during the surgical method. Electrical stimulation may be generated with the pulse generator through the electrical leads to the at least one dorsal root ganglion during and/or after the closure of the identified spinal treatment site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory F. Molnar, Christopher G. Frank, Justin D. Zenanko, Beth A. Lindborg, Nazmi Peyman, Kyle Grube, Michael Park, Matthew Hunt, Kathy Hill
  • Publication number: 20200030620
    Abstract: This document presents a system for managing treatment for an emergency cardiac event. The system includes memory, one or more electronic ports for receiving ECG signals, and a treatment module executable on one or more processing devices. The module is configured to perform a number of transformation on portions of an ECG signal into frequency domain data, obtain one or more previous values derived from one or more time segments of the ECG, and determine, based on the frequency domain data a first value and a second value, determine a probability of therapeutic success. The module is further configured to cause one or more output devices to present an indication of the probability of therapeutic success.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Gary A. Freeman, Weilun Quan, Ulrich Herken, Christopher Luke Kaufman
  • Publication number: 20200030621
    Abstract: The present invention provides a reactive gas application apparatus capable of easily and surely applying a reactive gas to a target object. The reactive gas application apparatus (100) includes: a plasma generating unit (12), a nozzle (1) for discharging a reactive gas activated by plasma generated in the plasma generation unit (12), and a light source unit (50) for emitting light toward a position ahead of a tip of the nozzle (1). The reactive gas application apparatus preferably further includes a control unit for synchronizing plasma generation in the plasma generation unit and light emission in the light source unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yu NAGAHARA, Yoshishige TAKIKAWA, Takaya OSHITA, Tsuyoshi UEHARA
  • Publication number: 20200030622
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modular pulse source consisting of a main module and at least one additional module which are connected in series to each other in the sense of two-terminal circuits. The modules each comprise an energy storage device. The energy storage device of the main module is initially charged by a charging circuit. A stimulation coil is connected at the two ends of the series connection and as a result of a voltage pulse delivered by the chain of modules generates a magnetic field which in turn causes an induced electrical pulse or a respective electric field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Weyh, Florian Helling
  • Publication number: 20200030623
    Abstract: This disclosure provides an optical fiber puncture needle tubing and the use thereof. the puncture needle tubing comprises an optical fiber comprising a body portion and a head portion, in which the forefront end of the tapered head is a tapered tail end having a tapered diameter formed by a taper method; the periphery of the body portion is wrapped with a body tube, the cylindrical head is wrapped with a metal casing, and the periphery of the tapered head is wrapped with a polymer jacket; in which in the polymer jacket, the part thereof corresponding to the tapered tail end is a taper structure wrapped around the tapered tail end and having a tapered diameter; the polymer jacket is provided with an inverted-tooth structure or inverted kerf structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Hua SHANG
  • Publication number: 20200030624
    Abstract: A memory metal optical fiber puncture needle tubing includes an optical fiber, a body tube, a metal casing and a split-shaped needle. The optical fiber has a body portion and a head portion. The head portion has a cylindrical head portion and a tapered head portion. The body tube surrounds the body portion. The metal casing is wrapped around the cylindrical head portion. The split-shaped needle is made of memory metal surrounding a periphery of the tapered head portion. The split-shaped needle has a plurality of tapered petals. When a temperature of the split-shaped needle is T0, the tapered petals are in a closed state such that the split-shaped needle is conical. When the temperature of the split-shaped needle is T1, the tapered petals are in an opened state such that the tapered head portion of the optical fiber is exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Hua SHANG
  • Publication number: 20200030625
    Abstract: A system for the surface and subsurface delivery of therapeutic and cosmetic agents. The system includes a disposable attachable tip that can be pre-filled with medications or cosmetics and attached to hand pieces including electromagnetic and mechanical energy hand piece devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Nikolai TANKOVICH
  • Publication number: 20200030626
    Abstract: A radiation device is for the radiation of human skin, preferably the face of a user, in particular at least with radiation in the red light range, with a source of radiation and a filtering device for filtering the radiation emitted by the source of radiation. The filtering device is configured in such a way that the radiation device emits radiation in a wavelength range from 280 to 400 nm and beyond that radiation in a wavelength range of 600 to 700 nm, and that the radiation device emits at least zonally radiation in a wavelength range of a visible color shade of the visible light spectrum and filters further radiation of the visible light spectrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: WM BEAUTYSYSTEMS AG & Co. KG
    Inventor: Wolfgang Müller
  • Publication number: 20200030627
    Abstract: A phototherapy device, system, and method for treating acne and/or acne scarring, includes a light emitting device configured and arranged to emit light from a bottom surface thereof; and an attachment portion having an aperture therethrough configured to permit light through. The attachment portion is configured to retain the device to a user's skin and bathe the skin with phototherapeutic light from the light emitter. Attachment of the device may be preceded with the application of synergistic fluid, ointment, gel, cream, lotion, foam, soap, or other solutions which may or may not consist of known topical acne treatment agents, augment device attachment to the skin, and/or have photodynamic properties. The light emitted may be any wavelength, combinations of wavelengths, intensity, pulse frequency, and exposure duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Azulite, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam E. M. Eltorai, Daniel Gertrudes, Don Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20200030628
    Abstract: A phototherapeutic system in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology includes a housing at least partially defining an irradiation zone configured to accommodate at least a portion of a human subject. The system further comprises an ultraviolet (UV) radiation source configured to direct UV radiation along a radiation path extending from the radiation source to the irradiation zone. The radiation source includes a concentrated source at which UV radiation is generated, and a collimating reflector (or lens) configured to reflect (or refract) the UV radiation and thereby increase collimation of the UV radiation. The system still further comprises a filter, a spreader, and a collimator disposed successively farther downstream from the radiation source along the radiation path. The spreader and the collimator respectively decrease and increase collimation of the UV radiation before the UV radiation reaches the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: BeneSol, Inc.
    Inventors: William Alexander MOFFAT, Keith KIRKWOOD, Jeff STEWART, Jeff ALLISON, Brian SHAY, Ned NESTOROVIC
  • Publication number: 20200030629
    Abstract: There is disclosed a light-based method of causing a substantial suppression of melatonin production, the method comprising the step of shining blue light from an artificial blue light source into just one eye of a bovine, causing a substantial suppression of melatonin production in the bovine, sufficient to induce physiological change. There is further disclosed a device for causing a substantial suppression of melatonin production, the device comprising a headpiece fittable to a bovine's head, and including an artificial blue light source, the headpiece operable to shine blue light from the artificial blue light source into an eye of the bovine, causing a substantial suppression of melatonin production in the bovine, sufficient to induce physiological change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Barbara MURPHY
  • Publication number: 20200030630
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable infrared physiotherapy instrument (10), comprising a shell (100), a power source (200), a fan (300), an infrared emission assembly (400) and a guide tube (500). The infrared emission assembly (400) comprises a fixing frame (410), and an electric heating wire (420) wound around the fixing frame (410), the electric heating wire (420) being capable of simultaneously generating visible light and heat after being energized, and the heat heating a rare earth coating on the outer surface of the electric heating wire, thereby changing the frequency range of the visible light so as to obtain infrared rays. The power source (200) drives the fan (300) to rotate so as to drive external air to enter the interior of the shell (100) from an opening of a first end of the shell (100) and form an air flow inside the shell (100), and the infrared rays and the heat are guided to the guide tube (500) under the action of the air flow and are discharged from one end of the guide tube (500).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Jiqian LI
  • Publication number: 20200030631
    Abstract: A method for producing a model for the application of radiation to a body surface area of a living being for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes is provided. The method includes defining a body surface area to which radiation shall be applied; producing a model having at least one surface which has the inverted shape of the defined body surface area, so that the model is configured to fit on the defined body surface area; and providing a radioactive isotope to the model during its production or after its production. Further, the use of the model in a cosmetic treatment of the skin is provided. The model, for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes, includes a surface which has the inverted shape of a defined body surface area which shall be treated with radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Tuomo Nikula, Thomas Wendler, Juho Nikula
  • Publication number: 20200030632
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method evaluates a protocol for radiation therapy for a target volume of a patient. The method uses a computer system executing software instructions establishing computer processes. The computer processes receiving and storing data defining the protocol and characterizing the target volume. The computer processes parse the data to extract parameters characterizing the protocol. The computer processes apply the extracted parameters and the target volume to a model that represents relationships among sub-processes and variables pertinent to execution of the protocol in a patient. The computer processes obtain from the model an evaluation of the protocol and providing the evaluation as an output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Reshma Munbodh