Patents Issued in December 26, 2024
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Publication number: 20240423556Abstract: A waveform display apparatus includes: a collateral information drawing unit configured to draw collateral information on waveforms with respect to the waveforms in accordance with a predetermined time, the waveforms being acquired by a plurality of sensors and displayed on a screen; a waveform extraction unit configured to extract a characteristic waveform from waveform data; a representative time determination unit configured to determine a representative time of the characteristic waveform extracted by the waveform extraction unit; and a waveform classification unit configured to classify the characteristic waveform extracted by the waveform extraction unit. The collateral information drawing unit is configured to display collateral information corresponding to the representative time of the characteristic waveform in accordance with a classification result by the waveform classification unit, the representative time being determined by the representative time determination unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventor: Otoichi NAKATA
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Publication number: 20240423557Abstract: A monitor mount is configured to detachably secure a first monitor and/or a second monitor individually or concurrently. The first monitor and the second monitor may have different sizes. Any of the monitors may be a patient monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Peter A. Lund, Thomas Swyst, Christopher Aiston, Zachary Kurt Hennings
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Publication number: 20240423558Abstract: Improved alarms for analyte monitoring systems are provided. For example, disclosed herein are various embodiments of methods, systems, and interfaces for long hyperglycemic alerts or pre-alerts. In addition, various embodiments of methods, systems, and interfaces for modified high glucose alerts, which predict if the high glucose episode is associated with a recently administered medication dose are described. Also, systems that include both high glucose alerts and long hyperglycemic alert options are described, in addition to enabling and disabling or suppressing certain alerts under various conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Erwin S. Budiman, Sediqeh Samadi, Aparajita Bhattacharya, Gary A. Hayter
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Publication number: 20240423559Abstract: A method for determining and responding in real-time to an increased risk of death relating to a patient with epilepsy is provided. The method includes receiving cardiac data and determining a cardiac index based upon the cardiac data. The method includes determining an increased risk of death associated with epilepsy if the indices are extreme, issuing a warning of the increased risk of death and logging information related to the increased risk of death. Also presented is a second method for determining and responding in real-time to an increased risk of death relating to a patient with epilepsy comprising receiving at least one of arousal data, responsiveness data or awareness data and determining an arousal index, a responsiveness index or an awareness index, where the indices are based on arousal data, responsiveness data or awareness data respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: Flint Hills Scientific, L.L.C.Inventor: Ivan Osorio
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Publication number: 20240423560Abstract: A photon counting CT apparatus of an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to perform first determination processing of determining spike components in a counting image generated on the basis of sum data of photon detection results for a plurality of different X-ray energy bands and second determination processing of determining ring artifacts on the basis of a plurality of energy images generated on the basis of a photon detection result for each of the plurality of different X-ray energy bands, and remove or reduce ring artifacts in the counting image on the basis of both a result of the first determination processing and a result of the second determination processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroaki KIJI, Hiroki TAGUCHI, Yohei MINATOYA, Masakazu MATSUURA
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Publication number: 20240423561Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes obtaining positron emission tomography (PET) data of moving tissue of interest acquired over a plurality of motion cycles of the tissue of interest. The computer-implemented method further includes generating a set of short PET frames from the PET data based on a predetermined time duration, which is less than a period of the plurality motion cycles. The computer-implemented method further includes identifying the tissue of interest in each short PET frame in the set of short PET frames. The computer-implemented method further includes estimating a motion of the identified tissue of interest in each of the short PET frames. The computer-implemented method further includes characterizing the motion of the tissue of interest over the plurality of motion cycles based on the estimated motion of the identified tissue of interest in each of the short PET frames.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2023Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: GE Precision Healthcare LLCInventors: Floribertus Philippus Martinus Heukensfeldt Jansen, Matthew Gilbert Spangler-Bickell, Timothy Wayne Deller
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Publication number: 20240423562Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning in medical systems are provided. The system may obtain data associated with a scanning range of a subject. The system may also obtain an image of the subject on a couch of a medical radiation device. The image may be acquired by an imaging device when the couch is at a first position. The system may determine a position of the scanning range of the subject in the image. The system may further cause, based on the position of the scanning range in the image, the couch to move to a second position. The scanning range of the subject may be in a radiation region of the medical radiation device when the couch is located at the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: SHANGHAI UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.Inventor: Xiaofen ZHAO
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Publication number: 20240423563Abstract: Disclosed is a system for imaging a system. The system may be operated to acquire image data of a subject in one or more manners. The image data acquired may be used to various purposes, such as generating an image for display, navigating a procedure, or other appropriate procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Patrick A. HELM, Shuanghe SHI
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Publication number: 20240423564Abstract: An X-ray image diagnostic system of an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to acquire an image obtained by imaging a plurality of detection elements that output signals in response to incident X-rays, and a plurality of scattered radiation removal plates arranged at least in a channel direction on the side of a first surface of the plurality of detection elements on which the X-rays are incident in a direction substantially normal to the first surface, and generate data regarding an irradiated area of each of the plurality of detection elements on the basis of the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Akihiro ISHIDA, Takayuki YAMAZAKI
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Publication number: 20240423565Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for medical imaging are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method for imaging an anatomic region includes receiving, from a detector carried by an imaging arm of an x-ray imaging apparatus, a plurality of images of the anatomic region. The images can be obtained during manual rotation of the imaging arm. The imaging arm can be stabilized by a shim structure during the manual rotation. The method can also include receiving, from at least one sensor coupled to the imaging arm, pose data of the imaging arm during the manual rotation. The method can further include generating, based on the images and the pose data, a 3D representation of the anatomic region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Bryan I. Hartley, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Ke Li
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Publication number: 20240423566Abstract: In one embodiment, an X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes a memory and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry causes the memory to store a movement path that is defined by a combination of movements of a plurality of movable shafts of an imaging apparatus and is generated based on movements of the imaging apparatus in response to a user's operation. The processing circuitry moves the imaging apparatus in a reverse order of the movement path stored in the memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Ritsu YOKOHAMA, Masashi HIRASAWA, Keisuke SUGAWARA, Hiroshi YOSHIDA, Kazuo IMAGAWA, Katsuaki SHINODA, Hisayasu YUMIZA
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Publication number: 20240423567Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a detector apparatus. The detector apparatus may include a detecting module, an electronics module and a cooling assembly. The detecting module may be configured to detect radiation rays emitted from a subject and generate electrical signals in response to detection of radiation rays. The electronics module may be configured to process the electrical signals generated by the detecting module. The cooling assembly may be configured to cool the detecting module and the electronics module. The cooling assembly may include a first layer and a second layer. The first layer may be thermally connected with the detecting module, and the second layer may be thermally connected with the electronics module.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: SHANGHAI UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.Inventors: Yixing SUN, Kun WU, Shitao LIU, Shaohui AN
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Publication number: 20240423568Abstract: A dynamic analysis system processes a dynamic image obtained by irradiation of a subject from a radiation irradiation apparatus and by dynamic imaging on dynamics of the subject detected by a detector. The dynamic analysis system includes a hardware processor that performs position correction of the dynamic image by eliminating an effect of displacement of the subject in a direction perpendicular to a detector plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Sumiya NAGATSUKA, Yuki KAWANA
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Publication number: 20240423569Abstract: A molecular imaging method for guidance in biopsy or surgical procedures includes selecting and inputting two different slant angles for stereotactic molecular imaging of a hot spot, positioning a patient to whom a radiotracer has been administered in a molecular imaging system including a solid-state gamma camera and a variable-angle square hole (VASH) collimator, acquiring two stereotactic molecular images with the VASH collimator, each of the two stereotactic molecular images being acquired when the VASH collimator is adjusted to a different one of the two different slant angles, calculating a 3D position of a hot spot, and performing a molecular image-guided biopsy procedure on the basis of the calculated 3D position. In acquiring the two stereotactic molecular images, the VASH collimator is positioned such that the two different slant angles are in a plane generally parallel (that is, within 30 degrees of parallel) to a coronal plane of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: James W. Hugg, Bradley E. Patt
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Publication number: 20240423570Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-dimensional intraoral scanner and an intraoral scanning method using same, the scanner being capable of reducing a matching error generated during a three-dimensional model data generation process for all the teeth in an oral cavity, and the three-dimensional intraoral scanner and the intraoral scanning method using same, according to one embodiment of the present invention, generate three-dimensional model data for all the teeth in an oral cavity by using a large-area scan image, thereby enabling the minimization of cumulative errors generated when the three-dimensional scan data is matched, and match, with the three-dimensional model data, three-dimensional scan data generated by using a narrow-area two-dimensional scan image, thereby enabling improved precision of the three-dimensional model data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: DOF INC.Inventors: Hyunsoo PARK, Heungsik SIM
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Publication number: 20240423571Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding a storage medium in the oral cavity of a patient for at least one X-ray exposure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: DÜRR DENTAL SEInventors: Andreas KuhfuB, Enes Mustajbegovic
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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Publication number: 20240423572Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes an image obtaining unit configured to obtain a first radiographic image and a second radiographic image, the first radiographic image being obtained by irradiating a subject with radiation of a first energy, the second radiographic image being obtained after the first radiographic image by irradiating the subject with radiation of a second energy different from the first energy, an estimation unit configured to estimate information about an afterimage of the first radiographic image in the second radiographic image based on information about a soft tissue region of the subject in the first radiographic image and the second radiographic image, and a correction unit configured to correct the second radiographic image using the information about the afterimage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: TAKESHI NODA, KATSURO TAKENAKA, SATOSHI KAMEI -
Publication number: 20240423573Abstract: Various embodiments described herein relate to systems, devices, and methods for non-invasive image-based plaque analysis and risk determination. In particular, in some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are related to analysis of one or more regions of plaque, such as for example coronary plaque, using non-invasively obtained images that can be analyzed using computer vision or machine learning to identify, diagnose, characterize, treat and/or track coronary artery disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventor: James K. Min
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Publication number: 20240423574Abstract: Various embodiments described herein relate to systems, devices, and methods for non-invasive image-based plaque analysis and risk determination. In particular, in some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are related to analysis of one or more regions of plaque, such as for example coronary plaque, using non-invasively obtained images that can be analyzed using computer vision or machine learning to identify, diagnose, characterize, treat and/or track coronary artery disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventor: James K. Min
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Publication number: 20240423575Abstract: In hemodynamic determination in medical imaging, the classifier is trained from synthetic data rather than relying on training data from other patients. A computer model (in silico) may be perturbed in many different ways to generate many different examples. The flow is calculated for each resulting example. A bench model (in vitro) may similarly be altered in many different ways. The flow is measured for each resulting example. The machine-learnt classifier uses features from medical scan data for a particular patient to estimate the blood flow based on mapping of features to flow learned from the synthetic data. Perturbations or alterations may account for therapy so that the machine-trained classifier may estimate the results of therapeutically altering a patient-specific input feature. Uncertainty may be handled by training the classifier to predict a distribution of possibilities given uncertain input distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Lucian Mihai Itu, Tiziano Passerini, Saikiran Rapaka, Puneet Sharma, Chris Schwemmer, Max Schoebinger, Thomas Redel, Dorin Comaniciu
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Publication number: 20240423576Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes obtaining positron emission tomography (PET) data that includes moving tissue of interest and generating a set of short PET frames from the PET data, wherein each short PET frame of the set of short PET frames is based on a time duration. The computer-implemented method further includes identifying a first tissue of interest in the set of short PET frames and identifying at least a second tissue of interest in the set of short PET frames. The computer-implemented method further includes estimating, separately and independently, a first motion of the first tissue of interest and a second motion of second tissue of interest based on the short PET frames and motion correcting, separately and independently, the first tissue of interest for the first motion and the second tissue of interest for the second motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2023Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: GE Precision Healthcare LLCInventors: Matthew Gilbert Spangler-Bickell, Floribertus Philippus Martinus Heukensfeldt Jansen, Timothy Wayne Deller
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Publication number: 20240423577Abstract: X-ray sources emit X-rays into an examination region along different projection views. An X-ray detector array detects the X-rays emitted by the X-ray sources after passing through the examination region. X-ray imaging data are acquired by cycling through the X-ray sources with each step of the cycle including: switching an active X ray source on to emit X-rays and the other X ray sources off to not emit X rays, and acquiring X ray imaging data along the projection view corresponding to the active X-ray source that is switched on. Tomosynthesis image reconstruction is performed on the X ray imaging data to generate at least one volumetric image. A time sequence of spatially aligned images is produced from the time sequence of volumetric images. A perfusion image and/or a ventilation image is generated based on voxel intensity variation over time of the time sequence of spatially aligned images.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Thomas Koehler, Roberto Buizza, Rafael Wiemker, Cornelis Petrus Hendriks, Joerg Sabczynski, Jaap Roger Haartsen, Nataly Wieberneit, Michael Polkey
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Publication number: 20240423578Abstract: Systems and methods for the calibration of X-ray devices and systems are described in this application. In particular, this application describes a calibration apparatus for an X-ray imaging system that comprises a housing containing an X-ray sensor and a calibration array having multiple calibration targets located within or on a substrate. Each calibration target comprises an element with an X-ray absorption higher than that of the material of the substrate. The multiple targets are in a fixed spatial relationship relative to each other. The calibration apparatus can be incorporated into an aligner that is used with the X-ray imaging system. That calibration apparatus increases the accuracy of the construction of a three dimensional (3D) image from a series of two dimensional (2D) images taken by the X-ray imaging system. Other embodiments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2023Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Douglas P. Hansen, Jacob Cassinat, Kolby Black, Mathew Beardall, Jean-Dominique Gascuel
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Publication number: 20240423579Abstract: A method and electronic device for processing a waveform are disclosed. The waveform is representative of bodily sounds. The method includes acquiring the waveform from the sound recording component and having a low-frequency component and a high-frequency component, selecting a target moving averaging filter amongst a first moving averaging filter and a second moving averaging filter for filtering the waveform. The first moving averaging filter is to be used for preserving the low-frequency component of the waveform, and the second moving averaging filter is to be used for preserving the high-frequency component of the waveform. The method includes applying the target moving averaging filter on the waveform for reducing noise in the waveform, thereby generating a second waveform.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2022Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Yaroslav SHPAK, Maksim DAVYDOV
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Publication number: 20240423580Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring and managing aortic stenosis are disclosed. An exemplary medical-device system comprises a data receiver to receive heart sound information sensed by ambulatory heart sound sensors, and a stenosis detector to detect a change in aortic valve surface area from a baseline stenosis-free state using heart sound components such as S1 and S2 sounds. Based on the change in aortic valve surface area, the stenosis detector can generate an aortic stenosis indicator indicating a presence and severity of aortic stenosis. Such indicator can be provided to a user, trigger symptom monitoring and evaluation of functional deterioration in the patient, facilitate assessment of patient candidacy for aortic valve replacement, or triage heart failure management strategies.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Mojgan Goftari, Viktoria A. Averina, Pramodsingh Hirasingh Thakur, Jonathan Bennett Shute
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Publication number: 20240423581Abstract: An improved device and method of use include a needle for measuring blood pressure, and particularly blood pressure gradient of the portal vein (or other vessels) relative to atmospheric pressure. The embodiments disclosed utilize a flow rate sensor (e.g., a Doppler sensor), which has certain features and advantages over prior devices. A channel for controlling a flow rate of the blood through a needle cannula has a diameter that is less than an inner diameter of the cannula and the flow sensor is placed and configured to measure a flow rate of the blood as the blood flows through the cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventor: Vincent McHugo
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Publication number: 20240423582Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for facilitating the acquisition of ultrasound imaging data over an extended period of time. with improved consistency in the image view which is captured. A first set of ultrasound imaging data, comprising one or more images representing one or more views of the anatomy of a patient, is acquired and stored in a datastore. This image data is then used as reference data for subsequent image acquisition, wherein subsequent image data is compared in real time with the reference image data to obtain a measure of a degree of correspondence between the views depicted. This can be used to guide the acquisition of the new image data so that it is consistent with the previous image data. For example. when the view represented in the newly acquired image data sufficiently matches that in the reference data. an alert message can be issued to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Shyam Bharat, Jonathan Thomas Sutton, Martha Gail Grewe Wilson
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Publication number: 20240423583Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for aiding the detection and diagnosis of critical heart defects during fetal ultrasound examinations, in which image data (e.g., motion video clips and/or image frames) is analyzed with machine learning algorithms to detect and identify morphological and/or flow abnormalities indicative of critical CHDs. The results of the analyses are presented for review to the clinician, optionally with an overlay, for the selected image frames that identifies the abnormalities with graphical or textual indicia. The overlay further may be annotated by the clinician and stored to create documentary record of the fetal ultrasound examination.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: BrightHeart SASInventors: Christophe GARDELLA, Valentin THOREY, Eric ASKINAZI, Olivier TRANZER, Marilyne LEVY, Bertrand STOS, Cécile DUPONT
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Publication number: 20240423584Abstract: A method for evaluating deep vein thrombosis (DVT) caused by a blood clot formed in a deep vein of a patient is provided. The method includes receiving, at a computing device in communication with an ultrasound imaging device, an ultrasound signal representative of an ultrasound echo reflected from the blood clot, wherein the ultrasound echo is associated with an ultrasound pulse transmitted by the ultrasound imaging device; determining, by the computing device, an acuteness of the blood clot based on a strength of the ultrasound signal; and outputting, to a display in communication with the computing device, a graphical indication of the determined acuteness. In some embodiments, the method further includes transmitting, by use of the ultrasound imaging device, the ultrasound pulse into the deep vein where the blood clot is positioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventor: David GOODMAN
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Publication number: 20240423585Abstract: An image quality of an ultrasound image formed by using an intracavitary insertion type ultrasound probe can be improved, and a degree of freedom in design can be increased. M electronic circuits IC1 to IC5 are connected to a transducer array 80. Each of the electronic circuits IC1 to IC5 has a multiplexer MU and i receivers R1 to R4. The multiplexer MU includes (i×j+k) (where j is an integer of one or more and k is an integer of one or more and less than i) input terminals and i output terminals. A wiring circuit 200 including the M electronic circuits IC1 to IC5 connects i signal lines L1 to L4 to i transducers constituting a reception opening without overlapping connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventor: Takahide Terada
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Publication number: 20240423586Abstract: A distal end component portion includes: a distal end portion configured to be arranged at a distal end of an insertion portion of the endoscope; and a channel communicating with a proximal end side of the distal end portion from an opening on an outer surface of the distal end portion, wherein the channel includes: a transition portion; a first portion extending distally from the transition portion along a first direction relative to the opening; and a second portion extending proximally from the transition portion along a second direction forming a first angle that is an obtuse angle to the first direction, and the first portion comprising a first recess having a first surface that recesses from the opening toward a first side opposite to a direction in which the first direction extends.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.Inventor: Takahiro SUWA
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Publication number: 20240423587Abstract: An image generating method of generating an acoustic image includes: reconstructing a temporary measurement image including an acoustic image, based on the signal data; accepting a partial designation of a region of interest in the temporary measurement image; while changing an acoustic velocity parameter, sequentially reconstructing a region of interest image including an acoustic image, based on the changed acoustic velocity parameter, in the region of interest; determining an appropriate value of the acoustic velocity parameter based on the region of interest image; and reconstructing an acoustic image in a region larger than the region of interest, based on the appropriate value of the acoustic velocity parameter, wherein in the temporary measurement image reconstruction step, a calculation amount per unit area for reconstructing the temporary measurement image is made smaller than a calculation amount per unit area for reconstructing the region of interest image.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2021Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: LUXONUS INC.Inventors: Hiroyuki SEKIGUCHI, Yasufumi ASAO, Kenichi NAGAE
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Publication number: 20240423588Abstract: A system for medical imaging is disclosed. The system includes an ultrasound (US) probe connected by a US cable having a sensor along its length. The sensor is adapted to gather measurement data from the US cable. The system also has a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: input the measurement data to a trained computational model; and apply the trained computational model to the measurement data to predict cable integrity of the US cable based on ground truth data, or to forecast a remaining useful life (RUL) of the US cable using ground truth data, or both. A sensor including a flexible textile-like substrate is also described. The sensor is embedded in the substrate and along a length of the US cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Antonio Luigi Perrone, Faik Can Meral, William Tao Shi, Sven Peter Prevrhal, Nicolas Yanez Moreno, Khaled Salem Abdalleh Younis
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Publication number: 20240423589Abstract: An apparatus for acoustically coupling energy from one or more ultrasound arrays for use in medicine during ultrasound imaging procedures and an ultrasound imaging and medical instrument guidance system that interfaces to said apparatus for the purpose of ultrasound data collection.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Robert Rickel, Nathan Sauder, Alexis Nunn, Andong Liang, Zachary Leonard, Paul Sheeran, Adam Dixon, Frank William Mauldin
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Publication number: 20240423590Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic device configured to: select a first contrast image, a second contrast image, and a third contrast image; identify a first major/minor relationship based on the first contrast image, a second major/minor relationship based on the second contrast image, and a third major/minor relationship based on the third contrast image; and generate an image to determine whether contrast agent has been discharged from the target in the second and third time phases when all of the first, second, and third major/minor relationships indicate that the characteristic value of the target is greater than the characteristic value of the tissue, or that the characteristic value of the target is less than the characteristic value of the tissue, based on the change in the characteristic value of the target over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventor: Hiroshi Hashimoto
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Publication number: 20240423591Abstract: Methods for displaying blood replenishment time in a tissue may include determining a respective initial video intensity for each respective pixel of a plurality of pixels of an ultrasound image, determining a respective subsequent video intensity of each respective pixel at a plurality of subsequent timepoints, and using the data to determine a respective steady-state concentration of microbubbles in the blood volume, blood velocity, and time-to-target-replenishment for each respective pixel. The time-to-target-replenishment may be color-coded for each respective pixel using a colormap that assigns a first color to respective times-to-target-replenishment that are below a predetermined threshold time, and a second color to respective times-to-target-replenishment that are above the predetermined threshold time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Jiri SKLENAR, David SKLENAR
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Publication number: 20240423592Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes: an examination position specification unit (25) that specifies an examination position of a subject by an examiner based on posture information of the examiner and the subject, which is acquired by analyzing reflection signals in a case where detection signals are transmitted from a distance measurement device (42) to the examiner and the subject; and a memory (26) that stores an ultrasound image of the subject and the examination position specified by the examination position specification unit (25) in association with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: FUJIFILM CorporationInventor: Riki IGARASHI
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Publication number: 20240423593Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic system includes: an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus that generates image data; and an ultrasound image display terminal that is a separate unit from the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and displays an ultrasound image based on the image data. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and the ultrasound image display terminal are connected with one another via a wireless network. The ultrasound diagnostic system further includes: a transmitter that transmits the image data from the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus to the ultrasound image display terminal; and a hardware processor that outputs delay information indicating that a transmission delay of the image data is occurring.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventor: Takashi SAKAI
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Publication number: 20240423594Abstract: A biopsy device having an elongate biopsy needle and a thermal cooling device. The biopsy device includes an elongate biopsy needle that has a proximal end portion, an intermediate portion, and a distal end portion. The elongate biopsy needle is made of a thermally conductive material. The biopsy device includes a thermally conductive mechanical member that extends between the proximal end portion of the elongate biopsy needle and the thermal cooling device. The thermally conductive mechanical member has a first end and a second end. The biopsy device includes a first thermo-mechanical coupler that connects the first end of the thermally conductive mechanical member to the thermal cooling device and a second thermo-mechanical coupler that connects the second end of the thermally conductive mechanical member to the proximal end portion of the elongate biopsy needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2021Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.Inventor: Brian Boyle
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Publication number: 20240423595Abstract: Systems and Apparatuses for valve clip removal that includes a catheter configured with a first lumen, and a second lumen; a cutting sheath configured with a cutting mechanism; wherein the first lumen is used to deploy a first snare that enables securing a first section of a valve clip; wherein the second lumen is used to deploy a second snare that enables securing of a second section of the valve clip; upon securing the first section of the valve clip, the second snare pulls the cutting sheath over part of the second section of the valve clip for the cutting sheath to: capture part of a second section of valve clip and grasp the valve clip in a stable position, and execute a removal action across the part of the second section of valve clip to detach the valve clip from a valve leaflet whilst the valve clip is grasped; and after performing the removal action and liberating the valve clip from the valve leaflet, the cutting sheath and grasped valve clip are removed through the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2022Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Nathan C FRANCIS, Michael ANDERSON
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Publication number: 20240423596Abstract: Provided is a tissue retrieval bag. The bag is defined by a region of the bag defining an opening; an exterior surface of the bag depending from the opening; and a channel formed into the exterior surface of the bag, wherein the channel provides access to the interior of the bag through the exterior surface. Also provided is a tissue retrieval defined by a region of the bag defining an opening; an exterior surface of the bag depending from the opening; and at least one porthole on the exterior of the bag, wherein at least one tube extends from the at least one porthole.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: James Taylor, Robert H. Thrun
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Publication number: 20240423597Abstract: Self-expanding plug embodiments may be used in conjunction with vascular closure device embodiments to promote hemostasis at surgical sites or any other suitable location. In some cases, vascular closure device embodiments may include self-expanding plug embodiments in order to promote hemostasis at a surgical site during a vascular closure procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Thomas LARZON, Cecilia LARZON
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Publication number: 20240423598Abstract: Described herein is a medical device for treating a target site, the medical device including, a proximal end including a disc and a distal end including a lobe. The disc and the lobe are connected by a connecting member. The lobe includes a proximal portion defining a proximal surface of the lobe, a distal portion defining a distal surface of the lobe, and a middle portion connecting and extending between the proximal portion and the distal portion. A first transition between the proximal portion and the middle portion is curved, and a second transition between the middle portion and the distal portion is curved. The medical device also includes a plurality of stabilizing wires coupled to the lobe at a radially outer surface of the middle portion, each stabilizing wire including a hook portion extending radially outward from the at least one lobe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Kristen Morin, Trevor Springer, Andrey Samaray
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Publication number: 20240423599Abstract: An example occlusive implant is disclosed. The example occlusive implant includes an expandable framework configured to shift between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, an occlusive member disposed along at least a portion of the expandable framework and a sealing member disposed along the occlusive member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: David John Onushko, Jose A. Meregotte, Steven R. Larsen
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Publication number: 20240423600Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for performing minimally invasive spinal procedures are described herein. The systems, devices, and methods may be used to percutaneously access the spinal canal and perform a spinal procedure in multiple locations along the canal, e.g., bilaterally and/or at multiple levels from a single access point. The systems and devices may integrate various instruments for performing the procedures, thus improving their ease of use, reducing procedural complexity, and minimizing procedure time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: James Dinh, Phillip A. Thompson, Dennis Schroeder, Brian Roselauf, David P. Lalor, JR.
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Publication number: 20240423601Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for performing minimally invasive spinal procedures are described herein. The systems, devices, and methods may be used to percutaneously access the spinal canal and perform a spinal procedure in multiple locations along the canal, e.g., bilaterally and/or at multiple levels from a single access point. The systems and devices may integrate various instruments for performing the procedures, thus improving their ease of use, reducing procedural complexity, and minimizing procedure time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: James Dinh, Phillip A. Thompson, Dennis Schroeder, Brian Roselauf, David P. Lalor, Jr.
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Publication number: 20240423602Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for performing minimally invasive spinal procedures are described herein. The systems, devices, and methods may be used to percutaneously access the spinal canal and perform a spinal procedure in multiple locations along the canal, e.g., bilaterally and/or at multiple levels from a single access point. The systems and devices may integrate various instruments for performing the procedures, thus improving their ease of use, reducing procedural complexity, and minimizing procedure time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: James Dinh, Phillip A. Thompson, Dennis Schroeder, Brian Roselauf, David P. Lalor, JR.
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Publication number: 20240423603Abstract: A lateral retractor system for forming a pathway to a patient's intervertebral disc space includes a single dilator and a retractable dual-tapered-blade assembly. The dilator may feature a narrow rectangular body for insertion at an insertion orientation parallel to the fibers of the patient's psoas muscle, at an approximate 45-degree angle to the patient's spine. The retractable dual-tapered-blade assembly consists of only two blade subassemblies, each having a blade bordered by adjustable wings, along with built-in lighting and video capabilities. The dual-tapered-blade assembly may be passed over the single dilator at the insertion orientation and rotated approximately 45-50 degrees to a final rotated orientation parallel to the intervertebral disc space before the two blade subassemblies are retracted away from one another to create the surgical pathway, while simultaneously and continuously assessing for encroachment upon one or more nerve structures within 360-degrees of the instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventor: Edward Rustamzadeh
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Publication number: 20240423604Abstract: Methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone. A tissue capture anchor is described that comprises an anchor body and a spreader such that tissue may be captured or compressed between outside surfaces on the anchor and spreader and inside surfaces of a bone hole to secure the tissue within the hole. A bone anchor is described that comprises an anchor body with expandable tines and a spreader that expands the tines into bone. The spreader captures tissue via a suture loop at the distal end of the bone anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the anchor into bone and move the spreader within the anchor to expand the anchor and capture the tissue between the anchor and the bone. Methods are described that allow use of single bone anchor to secure tissue to bone or also to use more than one bone anchor to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: Malcolm Heaven, Michael Ko, John P. Greelis, Mikxay Sirivong
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Publication number: 20240423605Abstract: Disclosed are an anchoring device and an anchoring apparatus. The anchoring device includes a coupling member and two anchoring members. The two anchoring members are arranged on the coupling member at intervals in a first direction. A dimension of the anchoring member in a second direction is a first dimension, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The anchoring member is configured to switch between a first configuration and a second configuration. When the anchoring member is in the first configuration, a dimension of the anchoring member in a direction perpendicular to the first direction is a second dimension. When the anchoring member is in the second configuration, a dimension of the anchoring member in the second direction is a third dimension, and the third dimension is greater than the second dimension and the first dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Kenneth BINMOELLER, Yimin Sun, Jianyu Wei, Qi Lin, Jiefeng Xi, Zhenghua Shen, Changqing Li, Derong Leng