Patents Issued in January 9, 2024
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Patent number: 11865268Abstract: A system and methods for remote Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy include performing, at therapist and client computing platforms, steps of: receiving an EMDR message indicating a position a bilateral simulation (BLS) element, wherein the BLS element is at least one of a visual, an audio, and a tactile element, and wherein the indicated position is a screen position of a visual element, or a right or left position of an audio or tactile element; and responsively presenting, on the respective computing platform the BLS element at the indicated position; and performing on the EMDR server steps of: establishing connections with the therapist and client computing platforms; and broadcasting simultaneously, over the first and second connections to both the therapist and client computing platforms, the EMDR message.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Inventors: Neta Gazit, Lior Gazit, Tal Bar
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Patent number: 11865269Abstract: Medical devices including moisture control/barrier layers over hydrophilic materials wherein the moisture control layers allow selective ingress into and egress from the hydrophilic materials. The barrier layers may also be physical barrier layers that protect the hydrophilic materials from contaminates.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventor: David J. Farrell
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Patent number: 11865270Abstract: In some embodiments, an external bladder management system that is configured to reside within a urine collection receptacle (e.g., a toilet) includes a body that houses a fluid testing chamber. The fluid testing chamber is fluidically coupled to a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The system further includes a fluid capturing funnel fluidically coupled to and extending from the body and configured to couple the body to the urine collection receptacle. The system further includes an optical sensor disposed within the body and including (1) an emitter configured to convey light across the fluid testing chamber, and (2) an optical detector capable of measuring an intensity of the light as the light exits the fluid testing chamber. The fluid inlet, fluid testing chamber, and fluid outlet are collectively configured to encourage a laminar flow profile of the fluid as it flows through the fluid testing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Starling Medical, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Alex Arevalos, Sylvie Kalikoff, Hannah McKenney, William Andrew Hendricks, III, Patricia Thai, Kunj Sheth
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Patent number: 11865271Abstract: An apparatus is for use in connection with an implement for being inserted into a vascular space. The apparatus includes a body having a passage adapted for receiving the implement. A counter is provided for counting the amount the implement moves through the passage of the body. A kit may include a first counter adapted for use with a first device having a first diameter for being inserted into the vasculature, and a second counter adapted for use with a second device having a second diameter for being inserted into the vasculature. Related methods are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Jim C. Beasley, Justin Hall, Scott Randall, Stephanie Klocke
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Patent number: 11865272Abstract: The present application is related to devices, systems, and methods for controlling active drive systems. In one embodiment, the drive system may include a first surface and a second surface for engaging an elongate member. The first and second surfaces may be attached to a drive mechanism to move the elongate member. The first surface may be slidable relative to the drive mechanism and may have a clearance between the drive mechanism and an end of the first surface during movement of the elongate member in a non-slip condition. A sensor may be associated with the first surface and may be configured to detect movement of the first surface in a slip condition.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Auris Health, Inc.Inventors: Arkady Kokish, Sean P. Walker, Kamini Balaji, Francis Macnamara
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Patent number: 11865273Abstract: Polymeric tubing, for use with catheters or other medical devices, where the polymeric tubing can have regions of customized properties including, but not limited to, durometer, torque control, flexibility, axial strength, stiffness, etc. One variation of the device allows for transitions between regions to be configured such that there can be gradual or customized transitions between various regions such that the structural characteristics differential between the regions are selectively designed. Additional variations include outer layers having a plurality of material sections extending in a spiral direction along the axial length to form a continuous wall of the outer layer. In certain variations, the structural characteristic differential is minimized or eliminated as compared to conventional catheters.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Maduro Discovery, LLCInventor: Brian B. Martin
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Patent number: 11865274Abstract: A pediatric catheter system may include a catheter adapter having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. The lumen may include an upper surface and a lower surface with an adhesive coupled to the lower surface. The system may include a plurality of wings that extend outwardly from the catheter adapter. The plurality of wings may be configured to fold upwardly. The system may include a catheter cannula extending distally from the catheter adapter. The system may include a needle hub removably coupled to a proximal end of the catheter adapter and an introducer needle extending through the catheter tube. A proximal end of the introducer needle may be secured within the needle hub.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Mohankumar Natesan, Ong Xue Guang John
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Patent number: 11865275Abstract: An introducer sheath for providing access in a patient's body comprises a tubular body with a distal portion and a proximal portion, the proximal portion being configured to be inserted into the patient's body to allow a medical device to be inserted through the introducer sheath into the patient's body. In order for the introducer sheath to be removable from the patient, it can be separated along its length in a longitudinal direction. The introducer sheath further comprises at least a first handle which is pivotable about a fulcrum. The first handle has a first end portion and a free second end portion so as to form a lever, such that pivoting the handle about the fulcrum causes a contacting portion of the handle to act on a respective counter portion that is operatively connected to the distal portion of the tubular body. This creates a breaking force that causes the distal portion of the tubular body to break.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: ABIOMED EUROPE GMBHInventors: Ger O'Carrol, Thorsten Siess, Walid Aboulhosn
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Patent number: 11865276Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise occlusion and drug delivery devices and methods. One aspect of the disclosure comprises a drug delivery device comprising an inner expansion member and an outer drug delivery component. Another aspect of the disclosure comprises bioabsorbable, lumen-occluding implants.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Douglas S. Paget, Rachel Radspinner, Edward E. Shaw, Michael J. Vonesh
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Patent number: 11865278Abstract: Assist device (10) for sclerosing treatment of varicose veins, aimed at being partially inserted into a blood vessel (20), including a tubular element (11), which has at least three ways (13, 14, 15), at least two of which (13, 14) are connected to at least one related inflatable balloon element (12, 12?, 16) by at least one through hole (30, 31), and at least one remaining way (15) of said three ways (13, 14, 15) has at least one hole (32) for the passage of a sclerosing substance (17), aimed at reaching a wall (18) of said blood vessel (20), in which at least one (16) of said at least two balloon elements (12, 12?, 16) has an elongated shape extending toward at least another balloon element (12, 12?) and a volume comprised in the range of 30% to 99% of the space inside said blood vessel.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: I-VASC S.R.L.Inventor: Mario Salerno
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Patent number: 11865279Abstract: The current document is directed to improved PTA methodologies that significantly decrease the risks of persistent blood-vessel-wall distention and subsequent restenosis and the risks of PTA-induced dissection, hematoma, and pseudoaneurysm when used to treat blood vessels. Similar improved percutaneous-transluminal-interventional methods are used to treat non-vascular vessels. The improved methods include initial selection of balloon length and inflation pressure for initial treatment of primary lesions to minimize the risks of over-inflation and generation of undesirable localized forces during balloon inflation. The improved methods further include higher-pressure treatment of remaining secondary lesions that also minimizes the risks of over-inflation and generation of undesirable localized forces. The improved methods can be practiced using differently sized balloons and conventional instrumentation, but may be facilitated by use of balloon-length-adjustable catheters.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: CTI Vascular AGInventors: Marc Gianotti, Lisa Gianotti, Stefan Richter
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Patent number: 11865280Abstract: A reduced-pressure treatment system for applying reduced pressure to a tissue site at a limited-access location on a patient includes a reduced-pressure source, a treatment manifold for placing proximate the tissue site and operable to distribute reduced pressure to the tissue site, and a sealing member for placing over the tissue site and operable to form a pneumatic seal over the tissue site. The reduced-pressure treatment system also includes a reduced-pressure bridge and a moisture-removing device on at least portion of the reduced-pressure bridge. The reduced-pressure bridge includes a delivery manifold operable to transfer the reduced pressure to the treatment manifold, an encapsulating envelope at least partially enclosing the delivery manifold and having a patient-facing side, and a reduced-pressure-interface site formed proximate one end of the reduced-pressure bridge.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Bruce McNeil
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Patent number: 11865281Abstract: An improved method and device are provided for forming and/or maintaining a percutaneous access pathway. The device generally comprises at least one of three type of components: access pathway, insertion device, and attachment device. In one embodiment, the device is used to form and/or maintain a percutaneous access pathway into the pleural cavity (i.e. tube thoracostomy). The provided assembly substantially reduces the possibility of iatrogenic infection while accessing and/or re-accessing a body space.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: CRITICAL INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Ross I. Donaldson
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Patent number: 11865282Abstract: A device for precise control of blood flow across an interatrial septum is provided. The device includes a sheath having a first set of openings disposed within a first atrium while a second set of openings is disposed within a second atrium. An actuator may be actuated to move an inner sleeve within the sheath to modify the area of second set of openings to permit blood to flow between the first and second atria responsive to a pressure gradient across the interatrial septum via the first and second openings at a blood flow rate corresponding with the area of the second set of openings of the sheath. In addition, the patient's hemodynamics responsive to the shunting of blood across the interatrial septum at each incremental area of the opening may be monitored for selecting a specific sized implantable interatrial shunt for the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: V-Wave Ltd.Inventors: Nir Nae, Tal Weisinger, Lior Rosen, James Whiting, Neal Eigler, Werner Hafelfinger, Erez Rozenfeld
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Patent number: 11865283Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to adjustable shunting systems for draining fluid from a first body region to a second body region. The adjustable shunting systems include a flow control plate or cartridge for controlling the flow of fluid through the system. For example, the flow control plate can include a shape memory actuation assembly having one or more nitinol actuators for controlling the flow of fluid through the system. The flow control plate can further include a plurality of discrete sheets or layers adhered together to encase the shape memory actuation assembly. The discrete sheets or layers can form flow channels for directing fluid through the flow control plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Shifamed Holdings, LLCInventors: Eric Schultz, Tom Saul, Michael Drews, Richard Lilly, Katherine Sapozhnikov, Robert Chang
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Patent number: 11865284Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fluidic device including (a) a first channel including a first inlet and a first outlet, (b) a second channel including a second inlet and a second outlet, wherein the second inlet of the second channel is in fluid communication with the first outlet of the first channel, and (c) a sensor positioned between the first outlet and the second inlet, wherein the sensor includes a sensor configured to deflect in response to a flow between the first channel and the second channel.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignees: University of Connecticut, Yale UniversityInventors: Kazunori Hoshino, Davina Jaiswal, Mengdi Bao, Garrett Soler, Ariane Garrett, Ryan Grant, Michael Diluna, Hitten Zaveri
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Patent number: 11865285Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for evacuating subdural hematomas includes an inlet configured to be placed in fluid communication with a subdural space, an irrigation reservoir in fluid communication with the inlet and configured to supply irrigation fluid to the inlet and the subdural space, an outlet separate from the inlet and also configured to be placed in fluid communication with the subdural space, and a pump in fluid communication with the outlet and configured to create negative pressure within the subdural space and evacuate fluid from the subdural space.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: The Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventor: Alexander Papanastassiou
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Patent number: 11865286Abstract: Provided are active agent delivery devices configured to deliver an active agent formulation into or through a mucosal layer in a subject. The active agent delivery devices include a power reservoir configured to eject the active agent formulation at a pressure sufficient to deliver the active agent formulation into or through a mucosal layer in a subject. Methods of using the subject active agent delivery devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Kiana Aran, Jacobo Paredes, Niren Murthy, Dorian Liepmann, Kunwoo Lee
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Patent number: 11865287Abstract: An apparatus for treating skin has a console with a user input device and a handpiece assembly. The handpiece assembly is configured to treat skin. A fluid line provides fluid communication between the console and the handpiece assembly. A manifold system is coupled to the console and controlled by the user input device. The manifold system is configured to hold releasably a plurality of fluid sources and deliver fluid from at least one of the plurality of fluid sources to the handpiece assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2023Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: HydraFacial LLCInventors: Roger Ignon, Scott Mallett, Abraham Solano, William Cohen
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Patent number: 11865288Abstract: A device comprising a housing having a handle end and a treatment end. The treatment end is configured to provide an antimicrobial treatment and a heat treatment. The treatment end comprises an applicator having an applicator surface for providing at least the heat treatment. The device includes a heat generation unit configured to heat the applicator surface in use, a source of antimicrobial agent, and a control unit operatively connected to at least the heat generation unit for controlling the heat generation unit. The device can be a hand-held device and used to apply topical treatment to a treatment area of a subject.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: THERMA BRIGHT INCInventors: Roberto Fia, Maurizio Battistuzzi
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Patent number: 11865289Abstract: A microsensor and method of manufacture for a microsensor, comprising an array of filaments, wherein each filament of the array of filaments comprises a substrate and a conductive layer coupled to the substrate and configured to facilitate analyte detection. Each filament of the array of filaments can further comprise an insulating layer configured to isolate regions defined by the conductive layer for analyte detection, a sensing layer coupled to the conductive layer, configured to enable transduction of an ionic concentration to an electronic voltage, and a selective coating coupled to the sensing layer, configured to facilitate detection of specific target analytes/ions. The microsensor facilitates detection of at least one analyte present in a body fluid of a user interfacing with the microsensor.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: One Drop Biosensor Technologies, LLCInventors: Ashwin Pushpala, Alan Szmodis, Matthew Chapman, Weldon Hall, Scott Miller, Hooman Hafezi
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Patent number: 11865290Abstract: An implantable vascular access port has a main port body with one or more hollow internal chambers formed therein each with a floor at the base of the internal chamber. The port body has an outlet aperture formed in a sidewall there of the internal chamber. One or more parallel, lateral, or angled-access apertures, relative to the port floor and associated septa are located opposite the outlet aperture in the main port body in a sidewall there of (parallel or lateral or angled-access aperture or septum), with at least a one perpendicular-access aperture and septum located opposite the floor of the internal chamber(s). The port chamber in the area of the outlet aperture has an at least partially conical shape directionally aligned with the parallel or lateral or angled-access aperture and septum, with said outlet aperture in contiguity a reversible outlet tube or port body needle locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Inventor: John S. DeMeritt
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Patent number: 11865291Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for sealing medical devices, particularly during intravascular access, are disclosed herein. Some aspects relate to a hemostatic valve for sealing a wide range of medical devices, such as catheters, wires, embolectomy systems. The valve can include an elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a central lumen extending therebetween. A reinforcement structure extends along at least a portion of the elongate member and is coupled to the elongate member. A shell defining a first aperture and a second aperture may be included, which first and second apertures can be fluidly coupled by the elongate member. A tensioning mechanism is coupled to the shell and to the elongate member, the tensioning mechanism can be moveable between a first configuration wherein the tensioning mechanism is collapsed and the central lumen is sealed and a second configuration wherein the central lumen is open.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2023Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Inari Medical, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin E. Merritt, John C. Thress, Paul Lubock
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Patent number: 11865292Abstract: A tube connector is configured to connect between a main tube and a peristaltically-actuated tube. The tube connector includes a first connection part configured to be connected to the main tube; a second connection part configured to be connected to the peristaltically-actuated tube; a communication part being provided between the first connection part and the second connection part and having a communication flow path for communicating between a first flow path through which fluid flows in the first connection part and a second flow path through which the fluid flows in the second connection part; and a main body section. The first flow path and the second flow path are formed to have a constant diameter and are formed so as to extend along the axial direction of the main body section. A diameter of the first flow path is smaller than a diameter of the second flow path. The communication flow path is formed so as to gradually enlarge in diameter from a first flow path side to a second flow path side.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Nikkiso Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sumiaki Matsuo
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Patent number: 11865293Abstract: A body-fluid-and-medication leak-proof and closed medical connector has a first connecting assembly and a second connecting assembly. The first connecting assembly has a first sleeve and a first resilient valve. The first resilient valve tends to seal a first opening of the first sleeve. The second connecting assembly has a second sleeve and a second resilient valve. The second resilient valve tends to seal a second opening of the second sleeve. The two resilient valves can avoid leakage of the medication remaining in an injector and a vial, or remaining in a fluid infusion tube and a catheter. The two resilient valves also can seal in two directions to avoid leakage during connecting or separating the two connecting assemblies after supplying medication. Therefore, the transfer of the medication is more hygienic and safe, and the waste of medical resources is effectively reduced.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Inventor: Hsi-Chin Tsai
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Patent number: 11865294Abstract: A fluid control valve for use in a fluid delivery system for delivering fluid to a patient includes a valve body defining an internal chamber, a first inlet port for receiving a first inlet tube, a second inlet port for receiving a second inlet tube, an outlet port, and a sliding valve member slidably disposed in the internal chamber. The first inlet tube defines a first inlet lumen axially aligned with the internal chamber. The second inlet tube defines a second inlet lumen axially aligned with the internal chamber. The sliding valve member includes a first sealing end and second sealing end. The sliding valve member is positionable in a first operating state, a second operating state, and a third operating state based on a flow differential between the first inlet lumen and the second inlet lumen.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Michael Spohn, Kevin Cowan, Brian Cain, David Berry, James Fentress, David Orenstein, James Dedig, Barry Tucker
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Patent number: 11865295Abstract: An example of a method of enabling medical fluid transfer between a source container and a destination container can comprise the steps of providing a closed-system fluid transfer module comprising a first closeable, resealable medical connector and a second closeable, resealable medical connector, a multidirectional fluid control valve with a driving interface configured to interface with an electromechanical driver of an electronic medical fluid transfer device, and an intermediate container or an intermediate pumping region; and instructing a user to couple the closed-system fluid transfer module to the electronic medical fluid transfer device.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.Inventor: Thomas F. Fangrow
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Patent number: 11865296Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: DIGNITY HEALTHInventors: Roy Boukidjian, Gregoire Boukidjian
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Patent number: 11865297Abstract: A transport lock assembly for a medicament delivery device, wherein the transport lock assembly comprises a powerpack (30) having a locking member (50, 50?, 50?) configured to interact with a control member (60), which locking member (50, 50?, 50?) is movable, relative to the control member (60), from a first state in which the control member (60) is immobilized, to a second state in which the control member (60) is free to move; wherein the transport lock assembly further comprises a housing part (20) having a key member (22), such that assembly of the powerpack (30) with the housing part (20) causes the key member (22) to move the locking member (50, 50?, 50?) from the first state to the second state.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: SHL MEDICAL AGInventor: Anders Holmqvist
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Patent number: 11865298Abstract: An infusion system may include a strontium-rubidium radioisotope generator that generates a radioactive eluate via elution, a beta detector, a gamma detector, and a controller. The beta detector and the gamma detector may be positioned to measure beta emissions and gamma emissions, respectively, emitted from the radioactive eluate. In some examples, the controller is configured to determine an activity of rubidium in the radioactive eluate based on the beta emissions measured by the beta detector and determine an activity of strontium in the radioactive eluate based on the gamma emissions measured by the gamma detector.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Bracco Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Adrian Nunn, Clif Moyers, Andrew Schimmoeller, Brian Cherundolo, Tarah Bolas
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Patent number: 11865299Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system can be used to determine a user's total insulin load (TIL) that provides an accurate indication of the insulin previously delivered to the user's body which has not yet acted. In particular embodiments, the TIL can account for both the bolus deliveries and the basal deliveries that have occurred over a period of time. Such information may be useful, for example, when the infusion pump is operated in conjunction with a continuous glucose monitoring device.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Insulet CorporationInventor: Mark C. Estes
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Patent number: 11865300Abstract: A liquid medicine injection device includes: a liquid medicine storage unit including a cylinder including a space configured to store liquid medicine therein and a discharge hole connected to the space, and a piston arranged inside the cylinder and moving toward the discharge hole depending on discharge of the liquid medicine; a first electrode on an outer surface of the cylinder; a second electrode on the outer surface of the cylinder, the second electrode facing the first electrode with the piston therebetween; and a circuit unit including a substrate electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: EOFlow Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jesse Jaejin Kim, Seung Ha Kim
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Patent number: 11865301Abstract: A protective cover or sleeve for a medical spike product is provided. The protective cover includes a first panel having a lower edge, and a second panel having a lower edge, wherein the first panel and the second panel are connected at their lower edges, respectively. The first panel and the second panel are configured to be spaced apart to form a protective sleeve. The protective sleeve is configured to receive the medical spike product such that the first panel and the second panel protectively cover and enable aseptic handling of a spike end of the medical spike product and prevent the spike end from breaching a sterile barrier. The protective sleeve may be made from a paper-based material. A medical spike product assembly including the protective cover and a medical spike product inserted therein is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Avent, Inc.Inventors: Brett C. Leard, Ruoya Wang, Gavin H. Mannion, Khoa T. Lien, Collin Widger
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Patent number: 11865302Abstract: An extracorporeal blood filtering machine can include a blood circuit, an effluent circuit, and a source fluid circuit and can be controlled by a controller. The extracorporeal blood filtering machine can also include access ports for connecting the source fluid circuit to the blood circuit, as well as blood sensors to detect possible issues with the extracorporeal blood filtering machine. The extracorporeal blood filtering machine can include density sensors and flow sensors that enable it to be more accurate and to operate while being transported. The extracorporeal blood filtering machine can further include a user interface and can display fluid inflow/outflow information. A medical fluid container can automatically empty after being filled. An apparatus for supporting a medical fluid container can include a hanger and an attachment member with the apparatus able to adjust to ensure the medical fluid container remains properly oriented directly under a medical fluid container scale.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2023Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: NUWELLIS, INC.Inventors: Vitaliy Gennad'yevich Epshteyn, Steven Daniel Sandoval, Kalley Francis Berg, Franz Willems Ulrich, Travis Ernest Yoch, Robert Russell Roberts, III
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Patent number: 11865303Abstract: A plastic flange for a medical container, the plastic flange defining an opening, the opening being surrounded by a peripheral collar, the collar providing a support to a user's fingers, wherein the flange comprises connecting means for connecting the flange to an external surface of a tubular barrel of the medical container, and wherein the flange further comprises a remotely readable electronic component for remote identification of the medical container, the remotely readable electronic component being embedded into the plastic flange.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Becton Dickinson FranceInventor: Cédric Rivier
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Patent number: 11865304Abstract: Certain configurations of devices and systems that can administer a nuclear medication in an automated manner are described. In some instances, the system can receive a nuclear medication in a shielded transport container and administer the nuclear medication to a patient through an intravenous line in an automated manner to minimize radiation exposure by staff. Methods of using the devices and systems are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Carilion ClinicInventor: James R Crowley
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Patent number: 11865305Abstract: A reloadable medicine injector and methods are described in which a barrel with a receiving cavity is adapted to slidably receive a syringe subassembly for axial movement therein. Upon removal of a safety and release of a syringe driver, the syringe driver moves forward and injects the syringe needle. A plurality of penetration controls are shown for controlling injection needle penetration depth. The penetration controls have an abutment and various lengths to provide different needle penetration depth positions. In one form of penetration control a sleeve is used against which the syringe or related parts contact. In another form the front return spring is used as a penetration control. A cushioning ring may be used to reduce syringe breakage. A load distribution and guide ring may be used to distribute loading applied to the syringe and help guide the moving syringe.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2018Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Washington Biotech CorporationInventor: Ronald E. Wyrick
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Patent number: 11865306Abstract: An automatic injection device including a reusable driving assembly having a forward injection end and an engagement element and a disposable cassette assembly including an injectable liquid to be injected at an injection site, wherein the disposable cassette assembly is removably insertable into the reusable driving assembly at the forward injection end and is removably retained within the reusable driving assembly by snap fit engagement therewith, the snap fit engagement being effected at least partially by the engagement element, which is displaced rearwardly by insertion of the disposable cassette assembly in the reusable driving assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: E3D A.C.A.L LTDInventors: Menachem Zucker, Lior Raday, David Daily
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Patent number: 11865307Abstract: A medicament injection device comprising a main body arranged to receive a medicament cartridge; a needle carrier carrying a needle, wherein the needle carrier is axially movable with respect to the main body; and a rotatable cap at a distal end of the device, wherein the cap is removably coupled to the needle carrier, a releasable arrangement between the main body and the cap comprising a guide element and a slotted link, wherein the slotted link is arranged to cause the guide element to follow a predefined path at least partly in an axial direction during rotational movement of the cap, thereby causing the needle carrier to move axially towards a proximal end of the device as the cap is rotated up to a predefined point, wherein the main body comprises a medicament cartridge holder comprising the guide element depending therefrom for engagement with the cap.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Marc Schader, Michael Helmer, Peter Nober, Michael Varga
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Patent number: 11865308Abstract: A medicament injection device comprising a main body arranged to receive a medicament cartridge; a needle carrier carrying a needle, wherein the needle carrier is axially movable with respect to the main body; and a rotatable cap at a distal end of the device, wherein the cap is removably coupled to the needle carrier, a releasable arrangement between the main body and the cap comprising a guide element and a slotted link, wherein the slotted link is arranged to cause the guide element to follow a predefined path at least partly in an axial direction during rotational movement of the cap, thereby causing the needle carrier to move axially towards a proximal end of the device as the cap is rotated up to a predefined point, wherein the main body comprises a medicament cartridge holder comprising the guide element depending therefrom for engagement with the cap.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Marc Schader, Michael Helmer, Peter Nober, Michael Varga
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Patent number: 11865309Abstract: A drug delivery device includes a reservoir for containing a medical product, a distally projecting end-piece having an outer surface and a total length measured along a longitudinal axis of said end-piece, said end-piece defining an axial passageway for the transfer of said medical product contained in said reservoir, wherein a gripping surface is provided on a portion of said outer surface, said portion being located in a distal region of said end-piece, the length of said portion representing at most 40%, preferably less than 33%, of the total length of the end-piece. An assembly includes such a drug delivery device and an adaptor intended to be mounted onto the end-piece.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Becton Dickinson FranceInventors: Stéphane Bonnet, Sylvain Hallynck
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Patent number: 11865310Abstract: Handheld drug delivery devices for injection of a medicament into a target location are disclosed herein. The drug delivery devices of the present disclosure include drive mechanisms, needle insertion mechanisms, and fluid pathway connectors. These components may be arranged within a housing. The arrangement of these components may provide an easy to use device that is capable of delivering volumes larger than traditionally injected using syringes. Translation of a drug container of the device may cause connection of a fluid pathway from the drug container for delivery of a medicament to a target location.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Inventors: Andrew N. King, Ian B. Hanson, Paul F. Bente, IV
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Patent number: 11865311Abstract: A handheld injection device includes a housing containing a cartridge, a dose setting means being operable in a first direction to set a desired dose to be dispensed, a piston rod being adapted to cooperate with a piston so as to cause a set dose to be injected from the cartridge, and a first clicker component, which is largely rotationally constrained to the housing, and a second clicker component, which is rotatable relative to the housing during dose dispensing. The clicker components are adapted to contact each other only at the end of dispensing of a set dose to thereby provide an audible and/or tactile first feedback to a user. The first clicker component is displaceable relative to the housing between a proximal dose setting position and a distal dose dispensing position.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: SanofiInventor: Anthony Paul Morris
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Patent number: 11865312Abstract: Described is a dose tracking mechanism for a drug delivery device, including a moveable component configured to move with respect to a housing during operation of the drug delivery device and an RFID device with an electric circuit having a resonance frequency. The electric circuit includes an antenna configured to transmit a wireless RFID signal at the resonance frequency and an electrical component operatively coupled to the moveable component and configured to modify the resonance frequency based on a position of the moveable component, such that the resonance frequency of the electric circuit is an indication of the position of the moveable component. In some instances, the position of the moveable component indicates a dose set or dispensed from the drug delivery device.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: SanofiInventors: Markus Ploch, Maurice Toporek
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Patent number: 11865313Abstract: A data collection device including an attachment assembly for attaching the data collection device to a dose setting dial of a medicament administration device, a light source configured to illuminate a portion of a surface of an internal component of the medicament administration device including a pattern of relatively reflective and non-reflecting regions formed on the surface of the internal component, and an optical sensor configured to receive light reflected by at least the relatively reflective regions.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Christian Rehbein, Sven Hagebusch, Chris Knorr, Maurice Toporek, Matthias Felber, Alexander Heinrich
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Patent number: 11865314Abstract: A medicament delivery device includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, in turn comprising a distal housing part, and a medicament container holder, adapted to receive a medicament container; a dose setting drum for setting a dose when rotated in a first direction and for delivering a dose when rotated in a second direction, and a drive drum sleeve selectively operably connectable to a piston plunger for delivering a dose.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: SHL MEDICAL AGInventor: Anders Wieselblad
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Patent number: 11865315Abstract: A feedback mechanism for an injection device that is configured to deliver a medicament to a user is described. The feedback mechanism comprises an actuator and a fluid chamber having a restricted outlet. The actuator is adapted to urge fluid from the fluid chamber through the restricted outlet. The feedback mechanism also has an indicator that is adapted to provide feedback to the user after a predetermined volume of fluid has passed from the fluid chamber through the restricted outlet during use of the injection device.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Marc Schader, Matthias Rau, Sebastian Braun
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Patent number: 11865316Abstract: A medication delivery device includes a disposable portion and a reusable portion. The disposable portion includes a therapeutic agent delivery assembly, and the therapeutic agent delivery assembly includes a needle. The therapeutic agent delivery assembly is translatable from a stowed configuration to a deployed configuration. The reusable portion includes a first rack and pinion mechanism and a second rack and pinion mechanism. The first rack and pinion mechanism is actuatable to translate the therapeutic agent delivery assembly from the stowed configuration to the deployed configuration. The second rack and pinion mechanism is actuatable to translate a plunger and thereby cause the therapeutic agent delivery assembly to deliver a therapeutic agent from the needle.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: ELI LILLY AND COMPANYInventors: Matthew David Backfish, Murat Günay
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Patent number: 11865317Abstract: A drive mechanism for a medicament delivery device is disclosed having a housing with a proximal end and a distal end, a container carrier arranged within the housing and being axially movable in relation to the housing, and a drive assembly partially arranged within the housing and being axially movable in relation to the housing. The drive assembly has a proximally extended rack arm, a cogwheel arranged within the housing and being rotatable but axially fixed in relation to the housing, wherein the cogwheel is selectively coupled to the rack arm through a tangential engagement with a first set of rack teeth or a second set of rack teeth which are arranged on the rack arm and wherein the first set of rack teeth or the second set of rack teeth forces the cogwheel to rotate when the drive assembly is axially moved towards the proximal end in relation to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: SHL MEDICAL AGInventor: Stephan Müller
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Patent number: 11865318Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an injection device configured to expel a dose of a medicament, the injection device comprising: an elongated housing extending in a longitudinal direction, a piston rod movable relative to the housing in a longitudinal distal direction to exert a dispensing pressure onto a bung of a cartridge at least partially filled with an injectable medicament, a rod extension movably arranged on or in a distal end of the piston rod, a driver operably engaged with the piston rod and movable relative to the housing in a longitudinal proximal direction for setting of the dose and movable relative to the housing in the longitudinal distal direction for dispensing of the dose, and an adjuster arranged on or in the driver and operably engaged with the rod extension to move the rod extension in longitudinal direction relative to the piston rod.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: SanofiInventors: Michael Jugl, Stefan Blancke