Patents Issued in February 6, 2020
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Publication number: 20200038588Abstract: Medical devices and related patient management systems and parameter modeling methods are provided. An exemplary method of operating a sensing device associated with a patient involves obtaining current operational context information associated with the sensing device, obtaining a parameter model associated with the patient, calculating a current parameter value based on the parameter model and the current operational context information, obtaining one or more signals from a sensing element configured to measure a condition in a body of the patient, and providing an output that is influenced by the calculated current parameter value and the one or more signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Andrea Varsavsky, Yunfeng Lu, Keith Nogueira, Jeffrey Nishida
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Publication number: 20200038589Abstract: A jet injector that includes a prefilled syringe. The syringe includes a fluid chamber that contains a medicament. The syringe also has an injection-assisting needle, and a plunger is movable within the fluid chamber. A housing is configured for allowing insertion of the needle to a penetration depth. An energy source is configured for biasing the plunger to produce an injecting pressure in the medicament in the fluid chamber of between about 80 and 1000 p.s.i. to jet inject the medicament from the fluid chamber through the needle to an injection site.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Antares Pharma, Inc.Inventor: Paul R. Lesch, JR.
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Publication number: 20200038590Abstract: Disclosed is an auto injector and a related method, and a related system, for administering injection of a medicament comprising a first medicament component and a second medicament component. The auto injector comprising a housing, a receiving part, an operational module and a processing unit. The processing unit being configured to operate the syringe operational part to move a carrier to mix the first medicament component and the second medicament component to obtain a mixed medicament. The movement of the carrier having a time varying acceleration profile. The time varying acceleration profile having a first maximum acceleration in a first mixing direction and a second maximum acceleration in a second mixing direction. The first maximum acceleration and/or the second maximum acceleration is larger than a predetermined acceleration threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Jan Olesen, Niels Skovby Rahbek, Paul Erik Fabricius
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Publication number: 20200038591Abstract: The invention relates to an injection inducer device for use with a conventional injection syringe prefilled with a liquid medicament or preloaded with a soft capsule containing a liquid medicament. The device includes a seal preloaded in a front adapter end of the injection at position close to an injection opening of the adapter end and formed with a recessed guide groove. The device further includes a removable needle mounted at its front end with an adaptive cover, so that the removable needle can penetrate through the seal along the guide groove to enter a storage chamber of the injection syringe. The seal has a length in the longitudinal direction greater than the bevel length of the removable needle. The invention constitutes a substitution for the conventional medication bottles by virtue of the advantages of high portability, light weight, low frangibility, and high endurance for long distance transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Chen TAI
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Publication number: 20200038592Abstract: An assembly for a drug delivery device is provided comprising a housing, and a lead screw having a longitudinal axis, a distal end and a proximal end, the lead screw being rotatably fixed during dose setting and dose delivery and axially movable in a distal direction relative to the housing, the lead screw further including a thread. The assembly further comprises a drive nut threadedly engaged with and screwable along the lead screw thread and a dial link connected with the drive nut and axially movable and rotatably fixed relative to the drive nut, where the dial link comprises a first portion of a feedback ratchet. The assembly is configured such that, during dose delivery, the assembly generates a feedback signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Stefan Blancke, Axel Teucher, Michael Jugl, Christiane Schneider
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Publication number: 20200038593Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a self-administrative medicament device (1) comprising: processing circuitry (3), a transmitter (9) having a first electrode (7a) configured to be coupled to a user's skin, a power supply system (11) configured to apply a current to the transmitter, and a trigger member (7) configured to trigger the power supply to apply the current to the transmitter (9), wherein the processing circuitry (3) is configured to modulate the current generated by the power supply system (11) to encode medicament administration-related data to be transmitted through a user's skin by the transmitter (9) via the first electrode (9a).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Christian Keller
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Publication number: 20200038594Abstract: A delivery system for intranasally administering doses of a substance such as a drug, vaccine, or the like is provided. The drug delivery system includes a holder comprising a rear case and a pre-filled drug container that is securely connected to the holder. The drug container includes a cartridge for containing the drug, a movable stopper within the cartridge, and an end having an opening through which the substance within the cartridge can be expelled. The rear case is connected to the drug container at one end and an activator at the other end. Within the rear case is contained the means for activating the movable stopper within the cartridge, which acts as a plunger rod, by pressing the activator. Further provided is a nozzle able to be attached to the opening at the end of the drug container to provide a means for precise delivery of the drug.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: JASON COOK
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Publication number: 20200038595Abstract: The present invention provides medical syringe for preventing needle-stick injury, wherein an inner diameter of a middle part of an elastic disengaging ring is larger than an inner diameter of a front part and an inner diameter of a rear part. The elastic disengaging ring is located between a distal wall of a syringe barrel and a needle. When the middle part of the elastic disengaging ring plugged onto the conical fitting of the syringe barrel is radially pinched flat, the proximal end of the elastically deformed elastic disengaging ring leans against the distal wall of the syringe barrel, and the front end of the elastically deformed elastic disengaging ring leans against the proximal end of the needle and pushes the needle to move forward, so that the needle is disengaged from the conical fitting of the syringe barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: SHANGHAI BOQIA MEDICAL DEVICE CO., LTD.Inventors: YIYI ZHANG, ZUREN ZHANG, WEIHUA XU
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Publication number: 20200038596Abstract: A needle cap and a dialysis circuit priming device with increased safety and convenience in the cleaning and priming of a blood circuit are provided. According to the present invention, a needle cap is provided including two needle connecting parts, and a flow path connecting the two needle connecting parts. A dialysis circuit priming device is also provided including two needles, two needle connecting parts each arranged with the two needles respectively, and a flow path for connecting the two needle connecting parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Kazuhiko SHIBATA, Hiroyuki NAKAGAMI, Tatsuya KUDO, Naoya KATAOKA
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Publication number: 20200038597Abstract: A Huber safety needle assembly including a body, configured to receive a needle. The body further including an upper portion having a first gripping portion coupled thereto, a lower portion having a second gripping portion coupled to thereto, and a hinge mechanism. The needle having a needle tip configured to be received in the body. The hinge mechanism is configured to operably transition the body between a closed configuration and an open configuration. The closed configuration allowing at least a portion of the needle, including the needle tip, to extend below the bottom surface of the lower portion of the body. The open configuration allowing the needle tip to be securely received within the lower portion such that it does not extend below the bottom surface of the lower portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Matthew Gunn, Kurt Shimer, Timothy M. Schweikert, Mark S. Fisher, Kevin Sanford
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Publication number: 20200038598Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sub-assembly for a medicament delivery device, comprising: a cap having a tubular body provided with a distal opening, the cap being configured to be mounted to a proximal end of a medicament delivery device, and a tubular remover configured to be received in the distal opening of the cap, the remover having a proximal end portion configured to be fixedly attached to the cap, a housing, an internal structure arranged inside the housing and provided with a proximal inclined surface, and wherein the remover has a plurality of radially flexible legs extending longitudinally from a proximal end of the remover to a distal end thereof, each leg having a gripper configured to engage with a delivery member shield of a medicament delivery device, and each leg having a guide finger configured to extend distally beyond the grippers for cooperating with an internal structure of a medicament delivery device to guide radial expansion of the legs when the remover is mounted in a medicamenType: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Chun Chu, Wen-Yen Lee, Hsuan Wang
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Publication number: 20200038599Abstract: A vein stabilizing device including a wire having a U-shaped bend forming a hook. An indicator disposed on the wire at a central portion of the U-shaped bend. The vein stabilizing device is used to quickly stabilized veins, eliminating the need for a tourniquet, decreasing the possibility of a blown vein and tissue death, and reducing the time required to start intravenous infusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Sherry V. Gueary
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Publication number: 20200038600Abstract: A drug delivery control apparatus (e.g. a treatment apparatus) may be configured to control an amount of drug contained in a drug depot delivered or otherwise perfused or diffused into the circulatory system of a patient comprising a cooling element configured for cooling a treatment area by removing heat from the treatment area. The cooling element may be arranged above or near the treatment area. A heat disposal assembly is in thermal communication with the cooling element and configured for directing the removed heat to a heat zone away from the treatment area. A power source, a controller and a housing may be configured to at least partially house at least the cooling element and the heat disposal assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Gabriel BITTON, Avi BEN-SIMON
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Publication number: 20200038601Abstract: An aerosol provision (AP) system includes a power supply; an airflow generator powered in operation by the power supply; and a nozzle; and wherein the airflow generator is arranged in operation to generate an airflow that passes firstly through an atomizer atomiser to generate an aerosolized payload, and secondly through the nozzle; and the nozzle is arranged in operation to emit the aerosolized payload as a stream for inhalation by a user without the need to touch the aerosol provision system with their lips.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Richard HEPWORTH, Colin DICKENS, Caner YURTERI
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Publication number: 20200038602Abstract: A medical apparatus which comprises a sharpened outer cannula and a blunt inner cannula slidingly disposed within the outer cannula is configured to allow one-hand operation by user to operate the medical apparatus. The apparatus also contains a visual position indication system adapted to indicate the position of the inner cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Thomas P. Clement, S. Stone Linton
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Publication number: 20200038603Abstract: A personal vapor inhaling unit is disclosed. An electronic flameless vapor inhaler unit that may simulate a cigarette has a cavity that receives a cartridge in the distal end of the inhaler unit. The cartridge brings a substance to be vaporized in contact with a wick. A pH sensor detects a pH value of the substance to be vaporized for preventing use of an improper substance. When the pH value is confirmed, the unit is activated, and the user provides suction, the substance to be vaporized is drawn out of the cartridge, through the wick, and is atomized.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Andrew Terry, Noah Mark Minskoff
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Publication number: 20200038604Abstract: The invention relates to an inhaler spacer (1) comprising an inlet (2) for connection to an inhaler and an outlet (4) through which a user can inhale. The inhaler spacer (1) comprises a duct (6) extending between the inlet (2) and the outlet (4). The duct (6) is defined by a wall (8) which extends around a first axis (10) and comprises a diffuser portion (12) extending along the first axis away from the inlet. The wall (8) of the duct (6) in at least apart of the diffuser portion curves outwardly away from the first axis with increasing distance away from the inlet such that the cross sectional area of the diffuser portion perpendicular to the first axis increases with increased distance from the inlet along the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Vidur MALHOTRA, Srinivasan JANARDHANAN
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Publication number: 20200038605Abstract: A method for maintaining ventilation during an oxygen flush in an anaesthetic breathing apparatus (2) is disclosed. The breathing apparatus (2) comprises a breathing circuit (3), a fresh gas section (5), and a ventilator section (7). The fresh gas section (5) comprises an oxygen supply (12), and the ventilator section (7) comprises an expiratory pressure control valve (21). The method (100) comprises steps of: starting a continuous flow of oxygen from the oxygen supply (12) into the breathing circuit (3) interrupting an ongoing ventilation in order to activate the oxygen flush; maintaining the continuous flow of oxygen; and cycling the expiratory pressure control valve (21) between an upper pressure level setting to provide an inspiratory phase of a breathing cycle and a lower pressure level setting to provide an expiratory phase of the breathing cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Mats ERIKSSON
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Publication number: 20200038606Abstract: An air-blowing device 10A includes an air blower 50 and a housing 20 that includes an intake hole 41a into which a fluid flows as a result of the air blower 50 being driven and an exhaust portion from which the fluid is discharged as a result of the air blower 50 being driven and that accommodates the air blower 50. The housing 20 is capable of expanding and contracting so as to change the internal volume of the housing 20.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Hiroaki WADA, Atsuhiko HIRATA
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Publication number: 20200038607Abstract: Systems and methods for estimating a leak flow in a breathing assistance system including a ventilation device connected to a patient are provided. Data of a flow waveform indicating the flow of gas between the ventilation device and the patient is accessed. A specific portion of the flow waveform is identified, and a linear regression of the identified portion of the flow waveform is performed to determine an estimated leak flow in the breathing assistance system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Cedric Jourdain, Olivier Bernadet
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Publication number: 20200038608Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for detecting sleep apnea and classifying the events as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and/or central sleep apnea (CSA) are disclosed herein. The apparatuses can include respiratory treatment devices that have an auto adjusting algorithm that is able to classify a sleep apnea as CSA or OSA so that an appropriate pressure can be applied to the patient depending on the type of sleep apnea detected. The apparatuses and methods can use characteristics of at least one breath preceding the apnea event in classifying the event.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: David Robin Whiting, Amol Man Malla, Simei Gomes Wysoski
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Publication number: 20200038609Abstract: Techniques for automated titration of CPAP device for a subject include receiving multiple ultrasound images representing a cross section of an airway in a neck of the subject at corresponding different times. Multiple different positive pressure values imposed by a device on the airway of the subject are also received at each of the corresponding times. For each of the ultrasound images, a mask of pixels associated with an air-tissue interface is automatically formed, and a value of a statistic of pixels within the mask is automatically determined. A titration pressure for a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device is automatically determined based on the positive pressures and the value of the statistic for each of the ultrasound images. Output data that indicates the titration pressure for the CPAP device is presented on a display device, such as by operating the CPAP device itself at the titration pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey S. Wolf, Amal Isaiah
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Publication number: 20200038610Abstract: A system for determining a parameter of respiratory mechanics in the presence of an intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure during a ventilator support of a patient is provided. The system includes a computer system that comprises one or more in physical processors programmed with computer program instructions which, when executed cause the computer system to: determine breath segmentation data from airway flow information of the patient and airway pressure information of the patient; and determine the parameter of respiratory mechanics in the presence of the intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure using the determined breath segmentation data. The parameter of respiratory mechanics includes one or more of the following: respiratory resistance, respiratory elastance, respiratory compliance, the intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure, a pressure inside the alveoli, and an equivalent pressure generated by the respiratory muscles of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Francesco VICARIO
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Publication number: 20200038611Abstract: A mechanical ventilator (10) is controlled by an electronic processor (14) to provide respiratory support to a patient (12) using a pressure controlled ventilation mode while being monitored by an airway pressure sensor (30) and an airway flow sensor (32). The electronic processor also controls the ventilator to perform a respiratory system measurement process (44) including: controlling the ventilator to provide a pressure controlled breath at a preset pressure (Ppreset) over an extended inspiratory breath interval that is extended by an extension time interval (TIE) beyond end of physiological inspiration; controlling an exhalation valve (40) at least during the extension time interval to maintain airway pressure at the preset pressure (Ppreset). Lung compliance or elastance is determined from airway pressure measurements and airway flow measurements acquired during the extended inspiratory breath interval.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: FERNANDO JOSE ISAZA
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Publication number: 20200038612Abstract: The volume of a hyperinflated lung compartment is reduced by sealing a distal end of the catheter in an airway feeding the lung compartment. Air passes out of the lung compartment through a passage in the catheter while the patient exhales. A one-way flow element associated with the catheter prevents air from re-entering the lung compartment as the patient inhales. Over time, the pressure of regions surrounding the lung compartment cause it to collapse as the volume of air diminishes. Residual volume reduction effectively results in functional lung volume expansion. Optionally, the lung compartment may be sealed in order to permanently prevent air from re-entering the lung compartment. The invention further discloses a catheter with a transparent occlusion element at its tip that enables examination of the lung passageway through a viewing scope.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Pulmonx CorporationInventors: Nikolai Aljuri, Rodney C. Perkins, Ryan Olivera, Hoang Nguyen, Srikanth Radhakrishnan, Niyazi Beyhan
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Publication number: 20200038613Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for securing orally-placed tubes to the endotracheal tube of an orally-intubated patient. The device is configured to be placed against the endotracheal tube and retain one or more additional orally-placed tubes. After placing the device against the endotracheal tube, the additional tube(s) may be secured using the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Mary K. GARRETT, Augustus C. SHANAHAN, Kendall A. CARPENTER, Dan E. AZAGURY
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Publication number: 20200038614Abstract: There is provided an exhaust apparatus for connection to a personal protection respiratory device that defines a filtered air volume adjacent to the face of a wearer and comprises at least one exhalation, the apparatus comprising a blower in fluid connection with the at least one exhalation valve, the blower being responsive to the wearer's respiratory cycle to draw a substantial portion of the wearer's exhaled breath through the at least one exhalation valve wherein, in response to the wearer's respiratory cycle, the blower operates throughout the wearer's exhale breath, or a substantial period thereof, and does not operate throughout the wearer's inhale breath, or a substantial period thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: John A. Duff, Benjamin H. Cooper, Jason A. Graves, Henning T. Urban
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Publication number: 20200038615Abstract: A nasal interface device is configured to be positioned about a user's nose. The nasal interface device includes an air supply interface including first and second attachment surfaces, a bendable metallic member including a bridge portion between first and second ends, an adhesive secured to an underside of the bendable metallic member, a first elastic member, and a second elastic member. The bridge portion compresses downward over the nasal bone of the bridge of the user's nose and the bendable metallic member compresses downward toward the first and second sides of the user's nose during use. The first and second elastic members are adjustable in position on the bendable metallic member and on the air supply interface body. The first and second elastic members are pulled taut to form a seal where the air supply interface body meets the user's nose.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Venkata Buddharaju
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Publication number: 20200038616Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes a mask for use in providing oxygen or nebulized medicaments. The mask includes at least two straps and a plurality of apertures defined along two sides of the mask. The apertures are configured for receiving the at least two straps at more than two positions along a length of the mask. The mask includes at least one exhalation port and an inhalation port for receiving the oxygen or nebulized medicaments. In operation an oxygen delivery tube and reservoir bag are connected to the inhalation port.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Leanne M. Neace
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Publication number: 20200038617Abstract: Ventilation masks are described herein. A ventilation mask includes a mask body and a gas manifold. The mask body defines a patient cavity and further includes a patient opening in fluid communication with the patient cavity; and at least one vent opening formed through the mask body, the at least one vent opening in fluid communication with the patient cavity, wherein the at least one vent opening is disposed generally opposite to the patient opening. The gas manifold is coupled to the mask body. The gas manifold can define a gas channel. The gas manifold can include a plurality of vectored gas ports in fluid communication with the gas channel, wherein the plurality of vectored gas ports are configured to create a curtain effect gas flow within the patient cavity to form a gas curtain within the patient cavity and adjacent to the at least one vent opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Christopher M. VARGA, Ryan G. REDFORD, Dennis WHITE, Thomas DILLINGHAM
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Publication number: 20200038618Abstract: A breathing assistance device includes a patient breathing tube in fluid communication with a face mask. A source of air connected to a first port formed integrally with a valve in fluid communication with the breathing tube and a nebulizer is connected to a second port formed integrally with the valve. A reservoir holding medicine in liquid form is connected to the nebulizer. A valve actuator has an open configuration where gaseous fluid and aerosolized medicine from the nebulizer flow to the patient through the breathing tube and a closed configuration where only gaseous fluid is delivered. Medication can, therefore, be selectively administered to the patient by manipulating the valve actuator. The valve enables the patient to exhale against pressure slightly above atmospheric pressure. Filter device is secured to the valve body and is configured to filter contaminates from a patients exhaled breath prior to being exhausted into the environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Jeffrey Bruce Ratner
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Publication number: 20200038619Abstract: A patient valve for ventilating a patient with a ventilator, including a first valve element having at least one connection, wherein the at least one connection is oriented with the central axis thereof at an angle deviating from the vertical position in relation to the patient valve central axis, such that a shortened patient valve having a reduced dead space volume is supported.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Christian NEUHAUS, Matthias PULLA, Johannes KREUZER, Samir EL DIWANY
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Publication number: 20200038620Abstract: Systems and methods to facilitate sleep are described. In on example, a cognitive alarm clock system for children learns sleep patterns and activities towards recommending sleep schedules and teaching independence. The system may detect the cognitive state of a child based on voice or cry pattern recognition, a time of day or night, scheduled activities, and social context, among other factors. The system may initiate actions to facilitate sleep in response to the cognitive factors. For example, the system may adjust lighting or push back a wakeup time. In another example, the system may use the cognitive analysis to teach children good sleeping habits by making recommendations to facilitate a good night's rest and encourage independence.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Maja VUKOVIC, Michael S. GORDON, Jinho HWANG, Ryan T. GORDON
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Publication number: 20200038621Abstract: Systems and methods to facilitate sleep are described. In on example, a cognitive alarm clock system for children learns sleep patterns and activities towards recommending sleep schedules and teaching independence. The system may detect the cognitive state of a child based on voice or cry pattern recognition, a time of day or night, scheduled activities, and social context, among other factors. The system may initiate actions to facilitate sleep in response to the cognitive factors. For example, the system may adjust lighting or push back a wakeup time. In another example, the system may use the cognitive analysis to teach children good sleeping habits by making recommendations to facilitate a good night's rest and encourage independence.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Maja VUKOVIC, Michael S. GORDON, Jinho HWANG, Ryan T. GORDON
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Publication number: 20200038622Abstract: An infant garment is disclosed that can provide certain vibrations, in an evenly distributed manner, that can mimic patting and massaging of the infant, thereby providing a calming effect to the infant and promote relaxation and sleep and further prevent irritability, fussing, crying, and screaming, among other advantages. In particular, the infant garment can include a first compartment disposed in a middle region of the garment, wherein the compartment can also include a first flap and a second flap, and wherein the first flap at least partially overlaps the second flap. In addition, the infant garment may also include a second compartment disposed within the first compartment, wherein the second compartment is elastic. Further, the infant garment may also include a vibrating electronic device disposed within the elastic second compartment and secured therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Collin Michael McKamy
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Publication number: 20200038623Abstract: A sleep assistance device is provided-for, including a processor, communications hardware, memory, and a speaker. The processor receives information from an other device via the communications hardware. The processor may then provide a wake up alarm to a first user via the speaker based on the information received from the other device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Martin James Dalgleish, Brian David Mulcahey
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Publication number: 20200038624Abstract: An eye mask for use to wake up and/or to go to sleep provides ease of cleaning or replacement without damaging electrical or optical components; different user selectable sunrise and sunset illumination modes respectively having blue-shifted and red-shifted spectra simulating natural sunrises and sunsets to assimilate the sleep/wake cycle to the natural rhythms of day and night; sunset and/or sunrise illumination modes that oscillate with fixed period or sequentially changing periods that correspond to brainwave frequencies that respectively facilitate going to sleep and/or waking and synergistically co-operate with corresponding sunset or sunrise light fields to help the user to fall into restful sleep or to awake refreshed and alert; and audio tone programming of illumination mode and treatment time and/or duration of therapy by a remote tone control generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Philippe J Genereux, Rudy A Vandenbelt, Troy G Anderson, Adam T Clarke
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Publication number: 20200038625Abstract: An eye mask for use to wake up and/or to go to sleep provides ease of cleaning or replacement without damaging electrical or optical components; different user selectable sunrise and sunset illumination modes respectively having blue-shifted and red-shifted spectra simulating natural sunrises and sunsets to assimilate the sleep/wake cycle to the natural rhythms of day and night; sunset and/or sunrise illumination modes that oscillate with fixed period or sequentially changing periods that correspond to brainwave frequencies that respectively facilitate going to sleep and/or waking and synergistically co-operate with corresponding sunset or sunrise light fields to help the user to fall into restful sleep or to awake refreshed and alert; and audio tone programming of illumination mode and treatment time and/or duration of therapy by a remote tone control generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Philippe J Genereux, Rudy A Vandenbelt, Troy G Anderson, Adam T Clarke
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Publication number: 20200038626Abstract: A fiber-reinforced medical balloon includes a cylindrical central portion. The balloon includes first and second conical portions connected to the cylindrical central portion along a central longitudinal axis extending from a first end of the balloon to a second end of the balloon. The balloon includes a plurality of first fiber strands extending from the first end of the balloon to the second end of the balloon. Each strand of the plurality of first fiber strands runs substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis through the cylindrical central portion and radially around at least a portion of the first and second conical portions. The balloon includes at least one second fiber strand extending radially around the central portion. The strands are applied as part of a single continuous fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Alexander Quillin TILSON, Jonathan KURNIAWAN, Mark Christopher SCHEEFF
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Publication number: 20200038627Abstract: A catheter desobstruction system for desobstructing a catheter, with a catheter desobstruction apparatus and a catheter desobstruction drive, wherein: the proximal end of the flexible catheter cleaning cable is introduced into a lumen of the catheter; the proximal end of the flexible catheter cleaning cable in moved into the proximal direction by the actor of the catheter desobstruction drive; if a force detected by the force sensor of the catheter desobstruction drive exceeds a predetermined threshold, the flexible catheter cleaning cable is moved in the distal direction for a first predetermined distance by the actor; when the flexible catheter cleaning cable has been moved the first predetermined distance in the distal direction, the proximal end of the flexible catheter cleaning cable is rotated by the motor of the catheter desobstruction drive and the flexible catheter cleaning cable is moved in the proximal direction by the actor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: David Elsasser
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Publication number: 20200038628Abstract: A rapid exchange microcatheter for accessing the intracranial neurovasculature. A side opening through the sidewall is located a first distance proximal to the distal-most tip. A proximal opening located proximal to the side opening is a second distance from the distal-most tip. A distal, reinforced catheter portion extends between a distal end region to a point near the side opening. A proximal, reinforced catheter portion extends a distance from a point near the side opening towards the proximal end of the catheter body. The side opening is positioned within a gap between a proximal end of the distal reinforced catheter portion and a distal end of the proximal reinforced catheter portion. A payload of a cerebral treatment device is housed within the lumen proximal to the side opening. Related devices, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Tony M. Chou, Scott D. Wilson, Vera Shinsky, Philip Evard
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Publication number: 20200038629Abstract: A urodynamic investigation apparatus for receipt of urine from a bladder is provided. The apparatus is characterized by a tubular element, first and second fittings, and a sleeve element, for select passage of urine there through, within the tubular element. The tubular element is characterized by opposing first and second end portions, and a port. The fittings are adapted to be received by the opposing end portions of the tubular element so as to delimit an apparatus chamber. The sleeve element, suspended between the fittings within the chamber, has collapsed and open configurations. The collapsed configuration is indicative of a no urine flow condition, and the open configuration indicative of a urine flow condition, with the sleeve element urine flow condition being a function of pressure applied to the chamber via the port of the tubular element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: SRS Medical Systems, LLCInventor: Lee Brody
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Publication number: 20200038630Abstract: A device, a method of making a device and a method of inserting a device into a tubular path. The device includes a tubular sheath with one or more helical slots formed therein and a control element that fits within the sheath. In one form, the device is an endoluminal device that simultaneously improves flexibility and structural rigidity though variations in one or both of slot width along the length of the slot and slot pitch along the length of the tubular sheath. When the operator pulls at the proximal end of the control element while holding the outer sheath in place, the slots will tend to close in a preferential manner such that more precise control of device length and bending is enabled, while simultaneously providing improvements in structural rigidity during device insertion and navigation through a body lumen or related tubular member where tortuous paths may be encountered along the member path.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Petrus A. Besselink
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Publication number: 20200038631Abstract: A device for securing a catheter, or similar flexible medical tube or medical device to the skin of a patient. The device comprises a planar body (1) at least a lock retainer (5) and a passive retainer (6), both spaced-apart from each other. Furthermore a method of securing a catheter to a patient using a device as described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: University of LimerickInventors: Aidan G. O'SULLIVAN, Leonard W. O'Sullivan, Austin STACK, Niall DELOUGHRY
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Publication number: 20200038632Abstract: A medical tube holder comprising a harness and a pouch. The harness includes a front panel and a back panel with two shoulder straps connecting an upper part of the front panel to an upper part of the back panel, with a head aperture between the shoulder straps. The lower part of back panel includes a first part of a connection mechanism and the lower part of the front panel includes two laterally extending straps. The two laterally extending straps form a second part of the connection mechanism and the pouch is connected to one of the laterally extending straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Stephen Tooke
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Publication number: 20200038633Abstract: A securement device for catheter tubes and polymer coated cables includes a base mounted on a support surface, and male and female straps, the male straps having locking members that mate with corresponding apertures in the female straps. The male and female straps connect to a base via fixed ends of the respective male and female straps, and each of the fixed ends comprises a curved portion configured to orient the corresponding unsecured strap substantially parallel to the base. Each of the fixed ends of the male straps mate with a recess in the fixed ends of the corresponding female strap, thereby forming a crease for seating the tube or cable being secured.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: James Alan Harders, Steven J. Babb, David W. Underwood, Dennis M. Kay
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Publication number: 20200038634Abstract: An IV catheter system may have a catheter component and a needle component. The catheter component may have a catheter hub, a cannula extending distally from the catheter hub, and a push feature extending outward from the catheter hub. The push feature may have an outer surface that receives contact from a digit to move the IV catheter system from an insertion configuration, in which the needle is within the cannula, to a fluid delivery configuration, in which the needle is outside the catheter hub. The needle component may have a needle hub and a needle extending distally from the needle hub along an axis. The push feature may be formed of a flexible material that causes the push feature, in response to pressure exerted on the outer surface by a dressing securing the catheter component to a patient, to deflect the outer surface toward the cannula axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Michael Garrison, Bart D. Peterson, Ralph L. Sonderegger, Jonathan Karl Burkholz, Nathan Mitchell
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Publication number: 20200038635Abstract: A deep vein intravenous introducer has a wheel located toward the front end of the device that can be rotated by the index finger of the user. After placement of the needle in the lumen of the vessel, the user rotates the wheel, which turns a drive wheel. The drive wheel has an outer surface that advances the guide wire through the center of the needle and into the patient. Once the guide wire is advanced into the vessel lumen the catheter can be advanced over the guide wire with a hub or finger tab on the catheter close to the index finger. The operation can be performed by one hand without moving the hand from its initial position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Nathan J. Castro, Benjamin B. Holmes, Neal K. Sikka, Alfred P. Stancampiano, Richard L. Fogel, Alan D. Fortunate, Hawaa Almansouri, Adam Corman
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Publication number: 20200038636Abstract: A dilator for sheathless access to a vessel of a patient, having a distal portion with a maximal outer diameter that extends from a distal end to a guidewire exit port and a proximal portion with a reduced profile that extends from the guidewire exit port to the proximal end and a lumen that extends between the distal end and the guidewire exit port. A first guidewire may be positioned within the vessel and the dilator advanced over the guidewire. A guide catheter may then be advanced over the dilator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Kintur A. Sanghvi
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Publication number: 20200038637Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivery of cell therapies, introduced via percutaneous access to the circulation, and delivered to the site of vascular injury intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Judith CARPENTER, Jeffrey CARPENTER, Spencer BROWN