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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Biological information measurement device, biological information measurement method, and body composition measurement device

Номер: US20120004570A1
Принадлежит: OMRON HEALTHCARE CO LTD

To accurately acquire body composition information using data acquired by another device. Thus, there is provided a body composition monitor with scale including a communication unit for allowing input of biological component information (cross-sectional area, site length, subcutaneous fat percentage, visceral fat percentage, etc.) of a living body measured with another device such as an MRI, where step of calculating the body composition of the living body based on the biological component information, an impedance detected by an impedance detection unit, and a weight measured by a load detection unit is executed.

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23-04-2019 дата публикации

Портативная стабилометрическая платформа реабилитационного комплекса

Номер: RU0000188801U1

Полезная модель относится к области медицины, в частности к портативным устройствам, применяемым при диагностике и реабилитации пациентов с нарушениями функций опорно-двигательного аппарата и функций центральной нервной системы, то есть, к портативным стабилометрическим платформам. Техническим результатом, достигаемым при реализации полезной модели, является повышение эксплуатационных характеристик устройства при сохранении его надежности. Стабилометрическая платформа реабилитационного комплекса содержит корпус с установленными в нем компонентами: динамометрическим датчиком, усилителем входного сигнала, автономным элементом питания, стабилизатором напряжения питания, микроконтроллером, и связанными с микроконтроллером аналого-цифровым преобразователем, Bluetooth модулем, при этом аналого-цифровой преобразователь связан с динамометрическим датчиком через усилитель входного сигнала, а стабилизатор напряжения питания напрямую связан со всеми компонентами. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 188 801 U1 (51) МПК A61B 5/103 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 5/103 (2019.02) (21) (22) Заявка: 2018147556, 29.12.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 29.12.2018 23.04.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 23.04.2019 Бюл. № 12 2089121 B1, 08.01.2014. US 2014081177 A1, 20.03.2014. BR 112014016653 A2, 27.06.2017. RU 2551193 C1, 20.05.2015. (54) Портативная стабилометрическая платформа реабилитационного комплекса (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области содержит корпус с установленными в нем медицины, в частности к портативным компонентами: динамометрическим датчиком, устройствам, применяемым при диагностике и усилителем входного сигнала, автономным реабилитации пациентов с нарушениями функций элементом питания, стабилизатором напряжения опорно-двигательного аппарата и функций питания, микроконтроллером, и связанными с центральной нервной системы, то есть, к микроконтроллером аналого- ...

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01-07-2019 дата публикации

Устройство для интраоперационного определения угла межтелового диска на уровне поясничного отдела позвоночника

Номер: RU0000190432U1

Полезная модель относится к медицине, в частности к нейрохирургии, для интраоперационного определения угла межтелового диска на уровне поясничного отдела позвоночника, и может быть использована при измерении углов межтелового диска у больных с грыжами дисков поясничного отдела позвоночника.Задачей предлагаемого устройства является высокоточное интраоперационное антропометрическое измерение угла замыкательных пластинок тел позвонков без дополнительного применения рентгенологического метода исследования.Поставленную задачу осуществляют при помощи прибора, конструктивные особенности которого позволяют сократить время операции до 30 минут и избежать лучевой нагрузки на пациента благодаря отсутствию необходимости в дополнительных рентгенологических снимках.Преимущество предлагаемого способа заключается в том, что возможно детально определить угол межтелового диска позвоночника без применения лучевого метода диагностики и подобрать соответствующий протез.Предлагаемый способ может применяться в нейрохирургии, где требуется точное знание угла плоскостей замыкательных пластин позвонков при идентификации размеров применяемого протеза без лучевой нагрузки на пациента при операциях на позвоночнике по поводу грыж дисков поясничного отдела позвоночника. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 190 432 U1 (51) МПК A61B 5/107 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 5/107 (2018.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018137831, 25.10.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 01.07.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 01.07.2019 Бюл. № 19 U 1 1 9 0 4 3 2 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 138971 U1, 27.03.2014. US 2018296130 A1, 18.10.2018. RU 63667 U1, 10.06.2007. SU 1492208 A1, 07.07.1989. (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИНТРАОПЕРАЦИОННОГО ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ УГЛА МЕЖТЕЛОВОГО ДИСКА НА УРОВНЕ ПОЯСНИЧНОГО ОТДЕЛА ПОЗВОНОЧНИКА (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к медицине, в до 30 минут и избежать ...

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18-11-2019 дата публикации

Устройство для сегментарного сканирования кожи с автоматической подачей иммерсионной жидкости

Номер: RU0000193834U1

Устройство относится к медицинской технике. Предлагаемое устройство имеет два режима работы: сканирование в УФ диапазоне и сканирование в поляризованном свете с иммерсионной жидкостью. Обследование пациента проводится в горизонтальном положении тела пациента. После включения устройства проводится калибровка единого сканирующего модуля (ЕСБМ), с определением нулевой (начальной) точки движения. Сканирование в УФ диапазоне применяется для оценки уровня пигментации новообразований или поражений кожи. Обследование происходит по направлению от стоп до волосистой части головы обследуемого. Полный охват всех участков кожи обследуемого достигается изменением положения тела после регистрации всех изображений одной поверхности тела относительно вышеописанного ЕСБМ. Полученные изображения автоматически перемещаются в компьютер и подвергаются дальнейшему анализу и архивируются. Затем УФ освещение отключается, единый сканирующий модуль возвращается в начальное положение, включается поляризованный свет.Сканирование в поляризованном свете с иммерсионной жидкостью применяется для визуальной оценки дерматоскопических структур. Процедура регистрации изображения в зоне первого сегмента аналогична описанному выше и отличается от сканирования в УФ диапазоне тем, что при включенном поляризационном свете в единый сканирующий модуль из форсунок подается иммерсионная жидкость, после чего одновременно с перемещением ЕСБМ в зону следующего сегмента иммерсионная жидкость удаляется.Фотоизображения, полученные при помощи устройства, имеют значительно большее поле зрения, что существенно для одномоментного осмотра и анализа крупных новообразований. Фотоизображения, полученные при помощи устройства сопоставимы фотоизображениями дерматоскопов, использующих поляризованный свет или работающих в иммерсионной среде, но могут иметь значительно большее поле зрения, что существенно для одномоментного осмотра и анализа образований, имеющих размер более 15×10 мм.Устройство для сегментарного сканирования кожи ...

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17-01-2020 дата публикации

Плантоскоп

Номер: RU0000195219U1

Полезная модель относится к медицинской технике, ортопедии, травматологии, реабилитологии, спортивной медицине и может использоваться для оценки деформаций стоп, определения формы колодки при конструировании колодок и обуви. Плантоскоп выполнен с возможностью транспортировки в портативном разобранном виде и содержит горизонтальную плоскопараллельную, выполненную из оптически прозрачного материала опорную пластину для размещения стоп, установленное под ней под углом к опорной пластине зеркало и блок светодиодного освещения. Сборными элементами плантоскопа являются четыре металлические ножки плантоскопа, опорная пластина, зеркало и блок светодиодного освещения. При этом опорная пластина, жестко закрепленная между двух металлических уголков, выполнена с возможностью разборного крепления на четырех металлических ножках плантоскопа. Зеркало выполнено с возможностью разборного крепления на металлических ножках плантоскопа под опорной пластиной под углом 15° к опорной пластине с помощью болтов и гаек. Блок освещения выполнен в виде самоклеящейся LED-ленты: USB светодиодной ленты SMD 3528 5 Вт/220 В, для размещения на торце опорной пластины из прозрачного материала со стороны задней поверхности плантоскопа с возможностью замены самоклеящейся светодиодной ленты на новую при необходимости. При этом светодиоды выполнены в количестве 60 штук на метр ленты и распределены по ней равномерно, а длина ленты соответствует длине торца опорной пластины. Дополнительно блок освещения выполнен с возможностью обеспечения работы устройства как от сетевого адаптера 5 Вт/220 В, так и от мобильных устройств (например, ноутбука, PowerBank). Увеличение числа разборных блоков плантоскопа увеличивает компактность и портативность модели в разобранном виде при одновременном обеспечении высокой скорости сборки модели в рабочий вид для проведения быстрой диагностики состояния стоп. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 195 219 U1 (51) МПК A61B 5/103 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

Электронный прибор для измерения толщины кожной складки

Номер: RU0000208781U1

Полезная модель относится к области ветеринарной медицины, к средствам выявления инфекционных болезней животных, используется для определения аллергической реакции животных на туберкулез. Прибор необходим для профилактики болезней и обеспечения здорового поголовья животных. Может также использоваться как калипер - прибор для измерения толщины кожной складки (уровня подкожного жира). Существенное отличие предлагаемого технического решения заключается в конструкции электронного преобразователя, в которой использовано в качестве измерительного элемента переменное сопротивление с продольным перемещением подвижного контакта (ползунка). Использование такого элемента в качестве датчика линейных размеров позволяет сделать более простой конструкцию измерительного узла для измерения толщины кожной складки и использовать на 100% всю рабочую область переменного сопротивления в качестве чувствительного элемента. Кроме того, использование электронного преобразователя с пружиной линейного растяжения позволяет проводить измерение толщины кожной складки при постоянном контролируемом сжатии. Предлагаемые технические решения, реализованные в электронном приборе, обеспечивают надежное и быстрое проведение туберкулиновой пробы с достаточно высоким разрешением и точностью. Прибор удобен в работе, успешно прошел апробацию в животноводческих хозяйствах и подразделениях ветеринарной службы Иркутской, Новосибирской и Калужской областей. Позволяет проводить туберкулиновую пробу большого количества животных в более комфортных условиях с сокращением затрачиваемого времени на ее проведение в 2-2,5 раза, 2 с.п. ф-лы, 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 208 781 U1 (51) МПК A61B 5/00 (2006.01) G01B 7/02 (2006.01) A61B 5/103 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 5/00 (2021.08); G01B 7/02 (2021.08); A61B 5/103 (2021.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021121058, 15.07.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата ...

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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Systems, devices, and methods for monitoring an under foot load profile of a patient during a period of partial weight bearing

Номер: US20120010535A1
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

Systems, devices, and methods for measuring an under foot load profile of a patient during a period of partial weight bearing are described. The system may include a walking boot cast. A housing, including an inner surface and an upper surface that cooperate to define an inner cavity, may be oriented with respect to a patient's leg. The upper surface may be slidably received within the inner cavity in a piston and cylinder configuration or may be otherwise configured. The system may include a pressure sensor configured to monitor the load profile of a patient during the desired period of partial weight bearing. The pressure sensor may be located below the upper surface. The system may include a noncompressible force transmitter positioned within the inner cavity and at least partially encapsulating an upper portion of the pressure sensor to transmit pressure within the housing to the pressure sensor.

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Medical image diagnostic apparatus and volume calculating method

Номер: US20120027276A1
Автор: Tomoaki Chono
Принадлежит: Hitachi Medical Corp

A medical image diagnostic apparatus provided with an image acquisition unit configured to acquire in-vivo information about an object to be examined as a medical image, a display unit configured to display the medical image, a setting unit configured to set a target region of volume measurement in the medial image displayed on the display unit, a calculation unit configured to perform calculation to split the target region into a plurality of volume elements, calculate the moving distance of the vertices of the volume elements when the target region of the acquired medical image moves, calculate the volumes of the volume elements after the movement using the calculated moving distance of the vertices, totalizing the calculated volumes of the volume elements after the movement and using the total volume as the volume of the target region, and a control unit configured to display the volume of the target region on the display unit.

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09-02-2012 дата публикации

Gait analysis system and methods

Номер: US20120035509A1

Systems and methods for analyzing the gait of an individual are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods can be configured to acquire data from a first array and a second array of sensors that are configured to be placed in a left and/or right shoe, respectively. The acquired data can be collected or separated into at least two separate gait phases for each array, compared to a baseline condition for each gait phase and categorized into one of at least two uniformity categories for each gait phase. Examples of collected and/or calculated data include pressure values, shear stress values and torque values. The analysis can be focused on both feet of a person, or focused on one foot. A graphical output showing at least one entire gait cycle based on the uniformity categories can then be generated.

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09-02-2012 дата публикации

Catheter, a balloon catheter and a method and apparatus for monitoring the transverse cross-section of a stoma

Номер: US20120035642A1
Принадлежит: Flip Technologies Ltd

A balloon catheter ( 1 ) comprises a catheter ( 2 ) and a balloon ( 6 ) located on the distal end of the catheter. A pair of stimulating electrodes ( 15 ) for receiving a constant current stimulating signal when the balloon ( 6 ) is inflated with an electrically conductive medium and a plurality of sensing electrodes ( 16 ) for producing voltage response signals are located on the catheter ( 2 ). The voltage response signals are indicative of the values of the transverse cross-sectional area of the balloon ( 6 ) adjacent the sensing electrodes ( 16 ). A first lumen < 9 ) accommodates the inflating medium to and from the balloon ( 6 ), and a second lumen ( 19 ) accommodates electrically conductive wires ( 18 ) to the stimulating and sensing electrodes ( 15,16 ). A pressure sensing dement ( 21 ) is located in a protective housing ( 22 ) in the second lumen ( 19 ), and communicates through a communicating opening ( 26 ) in the protective housing ( 22 ) and through a communicating port ( 24 ) in the catheter ( 2 ) with a hollow interior region ( 7 ) of the balloon ( 6 ).

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Method and System For Patient-Specific Modeling of Blood Flow

Номер: US20120053921A1
Автор: Charles A. Taylor
Принадлежит: HeartFlow Inc

Embodiments include a system for planning treatment for a patient. The system may include at least one computer system configured to receive patient-specific data regarding a geometry of an anatomical structure of the patient, create a three-dimensional model representing at least a portion of the anatomical structure of the patient based on the patient-specific data, and determine a first fractional flow reserve within the anatomical structure of the patient based on the three-dimensional model and information regarding a physiological condition of the patient. The at least one computer system may be further configured to receive input from a user regarding a plan of treatment, modify the physiological condition of the patient based on the received input, and determine a second fractional flow reserve within the anatomical structure of the patient based on the modified physiological condition of the patient.

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Method of data acquisition for three-dimensional imaging

Номер: US20120062701A1
Принадлежит: Dimensional Photonics International Inc

Described are embodiments of methods of obtaining three-dimensional (3D) surface data of an object scene such as an intra-oral cavity. For example, measured surfaces may include the enamel surface of teeth, the dentin substructure of teeth, gum tissue and various dental structures. The methods can also be applied in medical applications and other applications in which 3D measurement data are acquired with maneuverable 3D measurement devices. In certain embodiments, the measurement device is positioned and translated to enable 3D data to be acquired for a backbone 3D data set. Subsequent controlled motion of the measurement device enables additional 3D data to be acquired and accurately joined to the backbone 3D data set.

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Endoscope apparatus

Номер: US20120062724A1
Автор: Masayoshi Yokota
Принадлежит: Olympus Corp

Provided is an endoscope apparatus for measuring a subject. The endoscope apparatus including: an elongated insertion unit; an image capturing unit being provided on a distal end part of the insertion unit, the image capturing unit configured to obtain an image of the subject: an illumination unit comprising a first light source and configured to illuminate an observation viewing field of the image capturing unit; and a fringe projection unit comprising a second light source configured to emit a light, which differs from a light of the first light source and a fringe pattern generation unit configured to form the fringe pattern and configured to project the fringe pattern on the subject.

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Optical measurement apparatus

Номер: US20120065520A1
Принадлежит: Fujitsu Ltd

An optical measurement apparatus has a light source section, a light receiving section, and a light guiding section. The light source section has a light emitting surface that emits light. The light receiving section has a light receiving surface that receives the light emitted by the emitting surface of the light source to be incident into a body through a surface of the body and which is emitted out of the body after propagating inside the body, the receiving surface facing a direction orthogonal to the emitting surface of the light source, and the receiving section outputting a signal indicative of an amount of the light received by the receiving surface. The light guiding section is provided on a path of the light emitted from the emitting surface and received by the receiving surface to change a traveling direction of the light.

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for human height measurement

Номер: US20120065916A1
Принадлежит: Zoe Medical Inc

A method for measuring the height of a person is provided. A person is positioned in a room having a floor and a ceiling, and the method comprises the steps of: i) providing a measuring device; ii) calibrating the measuring device to determine a first distance from the floor to the ceiling; iii) placing the measuring device on the person's head; iv) measuring a second distance from the person's head to the ceiling; and v) subtracting the second distance from the first distance to calculate the person's height. An apparatus for performing the measurement is also included.

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Device sizing support during interventions

Номер: US20120082360A1
Автор: Raoul Florent
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for providing device sizing support, the method comprising obtaining an X-ray image of a vessel, introducing a guide wire having a radiopaque wire tip into the vessel, obtaining an X-ray image of the wire tip, segmenting the wire tip when it passes through the vessel, and providing sizing information relating to the size of the vessel based on the size of the wire tip. The imaging system according to the invention includes means providing functionality for performing the method according to the invention.

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12-04-2012 дата публикации

Hand sizing tool

Номер: US20120084990A1
Принадлежит: US Department of Army

A hand sizing tool includes a base platform and a secondary platform affixed to and raised above the base platform. The platforms include a palm heel indicia on the base platform and an index finger tip indicia on the secondary platform. Each of an index finger guide, an index finger measurement slider, and a palm width measurement slider extends out of the secondary platform, these elements being adapted for measuring the hand size.

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12-04-2012 дата публикации

Pedobarographic biometric system

Номер: US20120086550A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A method and system to characterize the wearer of at least one item of footwear having a sensor means which, while the item is being worn, collects from the wearer current pedobarometric data that is characteristic of the wearer, and the current pedobarometric data is compared with corresponding reference data for a specified wearer, preferably previously collected via the same or a similar item of footwear while worn by the specified wearer under controlled conditions, the results of the comparison being used to characterize the present wearer according to prescribed criteria.

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12-04-2012 дата публикации

Limb protection device

Номер: US20120089065A1
Принадлежит: HOSSO Inc

A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from above the joint to below it, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The tension members extend between a proximal cuff above the joint to a distal cuff below it, and pass over a pad at the apex of the joint, redirecting the tension members. In order that the cuffs are supported in position so that the tension members can effectively support the joint, they are spaced away from the joint by compression members bearing on proximal and distal bolsters, in turn located positively by the boney structure of the joint. In order that the structure of the invention not interfere overly with the normal function of the joint, the device employs dilatant materials having the property of varying their hardness upon motion. The dilatant material is disposed so as to limit the relative angular velocity of the members of the joint. The dilatant material can be disposed in pad form, arranged to be compressed by the tensile members as the joint is extended, and/or as the core of a composite tensile member, sheathed in a cover woven of high tensile strength filaments or yarns.

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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Peripheral Sensory And Supersensory Replacement System

Номер: US20120109013A1
Принадлежит: Orpyx Medical Technologies Inc

A sensor-based quantification and analysis system includes an input device including a plurality of sensors that generate an input based on a force. The input device also includes a transmission device that transmits force information based on the input. The system also includes an output device that receives the force information. A processing unit selects, for each of the plurality of sensors, one of a plurality of levels of a likelihood of tissue damage based on the force and a predetermined time period. Further, the output device includes a display that presents or logs the one of the plurality of levels of the likelihood of tissue damage for each of the plurality of sensors.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Femoral sizing instrument

Номер: US20120143205A1
Автор: Liam Dower, Mark Heldreth
Принадлежит: DePuy International Ltd

A femoral sizing instrument for use in a knee joint replacement procedure has a housing which includes formations ( 4 ) by which it can be located relative to the femoral posterior condyles. A cortex arm ( 14 ) has a tip ( 16 ) for engaging the anterior cortex of the femur and a sulcus arm ( 20 ) has a tip ( 24 ) for engaging the sulcus. Each of the cortex and sulcus arms can be adjusted relative to the housing to adjust the distance between its tip and the posterior condyles measured generally parallel to the anterior posterior axis. The instrument includes at least one scale ( 13,23,27,25 ) for indicating the positions of the tips of the cortex and sulcus arms relative to the posterior condyles.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Vacuum prosthesis with force sensing member

Номер: US20120143351A1
Автор: Michael E. Tompkins
Принадлежит: Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc

A prosthetic device includes a socket assembly defining a cavity and configured to receive a portion of a residual limb of a user within the cavity, a force sensing member configured to detect forces applied to the residual limb at a plurality of locations about the portion of the residual limb and generate signals based on the detected force, a vacuum system in fluid communication with the socket and configured to control an amount of vacuum applied to the cavity, and a controller coupled to the force sensing member and the vacuum system. The controller is configured to receive the signals from the force sensing member and control operation of the vacuum system during use of the prosthetic device by the user based at least in part on the signals received from the force sensing member.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Calibration and measurement system

Номер: US20120157883A1
Автор: Thomas J. Richards
Принадлежит: Individual

Embodiments of the present invention include a calibration and measurement system designed primarily for use in the rapid evaluation and characterization of open or visible wounds in patients. The invention in a preferred embodiment comprises a set of colored concentric rings, typically constructed of paper or synthetic paper. The practitioner removes only as many rings, from the center outward, until the entire wound is visible within the open aperture at the center of the remaining rings. The area dimensions of the wound are then read out from the size of the inner remaining ring. Photography optionally records the wound appearance and size. A related system is developed for linear dimensioning of wounds. This embodiment is also designed to standardize the color scheme for accurate photography wound description. The color scheme is also applicable to a linear device to accurately describe wound size. Embodiments of the invention are also useful in forensic and accident investigations.

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12-07-2012 дата публикации

Patient monitoring device

Номер: US20120179020A1
Автор: William Oren Wekell
Принадлежит: BIOGUIDANCE LLC

A patient monitoring device to be worn on a limb of a patient. Some embodiments of the patient monitoring device include at least one sensor assembly configured to detect a measurement indicating a distance around the patient's limb and a communications subassembly configured to transmit the measurement to at least one external computing device. Other embodiments of the patient monitoring device include at least one sensor assembly configured to detect a measurement indicating a distance around the patient's limb and at least one processor configured to detect whether the distance around the patient's limb has increased indicating edema. Some embodiments include an accelerometer configured to detect device orientation and/or patient activity information. The patient activity information may be analyzed by an external computing device and/or the patient monitoring device to determine whether the patient's activity level has declined indicating a medical problem.

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26-07-2012 дата публикации

Retrofittable aspiration prevention mechanism for patients

Номер: US20120191038A1
Автор: Allen Gerber
Принадлежит: Individual

A device is employed that can be retrofit onto existing feed pumps to remediate the problem of fluid aspiration in patients being fed through a feeding tube from the pump. In one embodiment the feeding pump is plugged into the device which is plugged into a power outlet. A patient angle sensor triggers power cutoff to the pump and stoppage of fluid flow. The angle sensor and operating program may be part of a smart phone. Power to the pump may be shut off due to a Bluetooth signal from the smart phone to a Bluetooth controlled power strip into which the pump is plugged to receive power.

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06-09-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for calculating caloric expenditure using posture

Номер: US20120226114A1
Автор: Lemont Baker
Принадлежит: Individual

Systems and methods for estimating caloric expenditure. The systems can include a physiological sensor to measure a patient's physical activity, and a posture sensor to measure the patient's posture. An estimated caloric expenditure can be calculated based on data from the physiological sensor and the posture sensor. For example, the estimated caloric expenditure can be calculated at least in part based on the posture data. For example, the estimated caloric expenditure can be validated based on the posture data.

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06-09-2012 дата публикации

Devices and methods for reshaping cartilage structures

Номер: US20120226307A1
Принадлежит: NUMENA MEDICAL Corp

A networked system in which the majority of data bypass the server ( 101 ) to improve end-to-end performance of network access by achieving higher throughput between the network ( 130 ) and storage system ( 110 ). The apparatus consists of a network interface ( 120 ), server computer interface ( 240 ), and storage interface ( 250 ); and a switching element ( 201 ) and a high-layer protocol decoding and control unit ( 205 ). Incoming traffic is decoded and compared against a routing table. If there is a matching entry, it will be routed to the storage interface or sent to the server for further processing by default. The routing table entries are set up based on the initial nature of the applications. Subsequently, barring any changes or errors, there will be no data exchange between the server and the device. There may also be a speed matching funcion between the network and storage, load balancing function for servers, and flow control for priority and QOS purposes.

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20-09-2012 дата публикации

Methods of evaluating normalcy of lips and safety of lip treatments

Номер: US20120238913A1
Принадлежит: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp

This disclosure relates to evaluating and objectively determining the relative normalcy of a human patient's lips, whether before or after a lip treatment, or independent from any lip treatment. The normalcy of a patient's lips is evaluated by examining a number of indicia and comparing the results to corresponding lip scales or reference descriptions. The normalcy may be evaluated before and after a lip treatment to determine the safety of the lip treatment.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Method of viewing a surface

Номер: US20120253203A1
Принадлежит: Gillette Co LLC

A method of viewing a surface comprising taking at least a first image from a first position and a second image from a second position to allow for comparative analysis and diagnosis of the surface.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Device for knee evaluation and relative brace

Номер: US20120253235A1
Автор: Jacqueline PELLIS
Принадлежит: Individual

A device for evaluating motion of a knee and for forming a brace which includes a first plate having four holes therein, a femoral arm, a tibial arm formed with a rectangular portion from which extends to a semi-circular portion having a central opening and an arcuate opening which for a first 25-30 degrees is an arc of a circle, for a subsequent 105-110 degrees is a spiral and is an arc of a circle from 135-140 to 180 degrees, a second plate having five holes therein and a small circular plate having a linear scale centrally thereof, a graduated arcuate scale and another arcuate opening configured to overlap the arcuate opening of the semi-circular portion of the tibial arm.

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11-10-2012 дата публикации

Tool for recording patient wound history

Номер: US20120259230A1
Автор: Elven Riley
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus for reliably recording, and reproducing, a history of a patient's wound using the cameras readily available on smart phone or blackberries by taking a digital record image of the wound along with a fiducial marker that has both shape and color fiducial elements. The image then contains sufficient information so that any display may be adjusted to accurately display the original color, and to accurately deduce the original size and shape of the wound. By transmitting the recorded images to a central database having image analysis capability, real time information may be made available indicating any significant changes that have occurred since the last recording of the same wound, providing an opportunity for the attending physician to give further attention to the patient without a time consuming second visit.

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11-10-2012 дата публикации

Non-invasive, vibrotactile medical device to restore normal gait for patients suffering from peripheral neuropathy

Номер: US20120259255A1
Принадлежит: WALKJOY Inc

Provided is a comfortable and discrete device wearable by a patient to restore balance and gait. The device re-establishes the sensorimotor loop by providing the patient with a secondary signal to healthy nerves around the knee to alert the patient that the patient's heel has just struck the ground. In this regard, the device monitors the patient's leg movements to detect when the patient's heel strikes the ground and sends the secondary signal, i.e., vibrotactile stimulation, in response to the detected heel strike. The central nervous system incorporates the new signal and the motor system responds as if there is not loss of sensation in the foot and returns to its normal gait.

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15-11-2012 дата публикации

Mask on monitor hernia locator

Номер: US20120289811A1
Автор: Emily Davis, Frank Viola
Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A method of tracking the location of a hernia defect is disclosed, the method including providing a display device, a camera adapted to transmit an image to the display device, a marking surface disposed on the display device and a marker adapted to alter the marking surface when applied to the marking surface. The method includes receiving an image of a hernia defect from the camera and displaying the received image on the display device and marking the shape and position of the hernia defect on the marking surface by applying the marker to the marking surface. Alternatively the display device may be marked by executing by the processor a computer program to mark the shape and position of the hernia defect on the display device.

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22-11-2012 дата публикации

Footwear Having Sensor System

Номер: US20120291564A1
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. Each sensor includes two electrodes that are in communication with a force sensitive resistive material. Additionally, the sensor system may be provided on an insert that may form a sole member of the article of footwear. The insert may include an airflow system that includes one or more air chambers in communication with one or more air reservoirs through air passages extending therebetween. The insert may also have a multi-layered structure, with the airflow system provided between the layers.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Biometric healthcare data system

Номер: US20120302841A1
Принадлежит: TELSANO HEALTH

A biometric healthcare data system has biometric data collection stations and a network management system. Each station has several biometric data measurement devices including a bioelectrical impedance analysis system. Each station has a gateway that connects to the devices and that connects the station through the internet to the network management system. The network management system has a communications manager that tracks the stations, a content manager that provides content to the stations and a data manager that retrieves and stores data from the data collection stations.

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06-12-2012 дата публикации

Measuring device for determining a leg-and-foot length for measurement of stockings, in particular medical compression stockings

Номер: US20120304476A1
Принадлежит: Medi GmbH and Co KG

Measuring device for determining a leg length for measurement of stockings, in particular medical compression stockings, comprising a base plate with a foot-receiving surface and, arranged vertically thereon, a measurement board, wherein the measurement board ( 6 ), which can be mounted releasably on the base plate ( 2 ), is composed of a plurality of releasably connectable board sections ( 6 a, 6 b, 6 c, 6 d ).

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Shape changing material

Номер: US20120324616A1
Принадлежит: SEARETE LLC

An apparatus may be configured with one or more sensors arranged to detect a first shape-related parameter, one or more control elements arranged to provide a force, and circuitry operably connected to the one or more sensors and the one or more control elements to determine the force provided to the one or more control elements.

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Health monitoring appliance

Номер: US20120330109A1
Автор: Bao Tran
Принадлежит: Individual

A heart monitoring system for a patient includes one or more wireless nodes forming a wireless network; a wearable appliance having a wireless transceiver to communicate with the one or more wireless nodes; and an analyzer to determine vital signs, the analyzer coupled to the wireless transceiver to receive patient data over the wireless network.

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Acl reconstruction tunnel gauge and method

Номер: US20120330323A1
Принадлежит: DePuy Mitek LLC

A depth gauge and method provide for accurate measurement of a socket portion of a bone tunnel in an ACL reconstruction.

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

Electronic device and method for assisting correction of walking styles

Номер: US20130006152A1
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

An electronic device receives real-time data in relation to plantar pressures of a user. The real-time data is detected by pressure sensors, which is installed within insoles in a pair of shoes of the user, and sent to the electronic device via a wireless communication module installed in the insoles or the shoes. The electronic device then generates a real-time image in relation to real-time plantar pressure distributions of the user according to the real-time data, compares the real-time image with a pre-stored image stored in a storage device, and determines if a comparison result satisfies a preset requirement. The pre-stored image is in relation to standard plantar pressure distributions produced from a standard walking style. If the comparison result does not satisfy the preset requirement, the electronic device displays alert information via an output device to prompt the user to adjust the user's walking style.

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10-01-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for facilitating surgical procedures involving custom medical implants

Номер: US20130012944A1
Автор: Daniel L. McCombs
Принадлежит: Individual

Systems and methods for planning surgical procedures involving custom medical implants that can involve the selection, design and/or creation of custom medical implants and/or the selection, modification, and/or design of custom surgical procedures related to those implants. Certain embodiments allow implants to be selected, designed, created, or otherwise customized and then placed in patients using non-standard surgical techniques. The invention provides greater flexibility in implant use by allowing a surgeon to revise, create, or otherwise select surgical techniques for custom implants and, ultimately, provide better treatment in a greater variety of medical circumstances. Certain embodiments of the invention involve computer assisted surgery to provide for implant-related surgery involving non-standard surgical steps and/or implants.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

System and method for measuring mid-arm circumference of a child to determine equipment and medication for pediatric resuscitation

Номер: US20130023793A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a measuring tape for determining equipment sizes and medication dosages to use during the resuscitation of a pediatric patient. In one embodiment, the measuring tape may have a plurality of regions having different colors and/or patterns that identify weight zones that correlate with information and equipment required for resuscitating the pediatric patient. The measuring tape may be wrapped around the arm of the pediatric patient to determine the mid-arm circumference. Once wrapped around the arm, the color and/or pattern in alignment with an opening of the measuring tape may be used to identify a weight zone for the patient which provides the proper equipment size and medication dosages to be used for resuscitating the pediatric patient.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Distractor having a capacitive sensor array for measuring a force, pressure, or load applied by the muscular-skeletal system and method therefor

Номер: US20130023794A1
Принадлежит: ORTHOSENSOR INC

A distractor suitable for measuring a force, pressure, or load applied by the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the distractor includes a measurement device that couples to the distractor. In a second embodiment, the sensor array and electronics are placed within the distractor. The distractor can dynamically distract the muscular-skeletal system. A handle of the distractor can be rotated to increase or decrease the spacing between support structures. The measurement system comprises a sensor array and electronic circuitry. In one embodiment, the electronic circuitry is coupled to the sensor array by a unitary circuit board or substrate. The sensors can be integrated into the unitary circuit board. For example, the sensors can comprise elastically compressible capacitors or piezo-resistive devices. The distractor wirelessly couples to a remote system for providing position and magnitude measurement data of the force, pressure, or load being measured.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Distractor having an internal load measurment system for the muscular-skeletal system and method therefor

Номер: US20130023795A1
Принадлежит: ORTHOSENSOR INC

A distractor suitable for measuring a force, pressure, or load applied by the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. An insert couples to the distractor. The insert has at least one articular surface allowing movement of the muscular-skeletal system when the distractor is inserted thereto. The insert can be a passive insert having no measurement devices. A sensor array and electronics are housed within the distractor. The distractor can dynamically distract the muscular-skeletal system. A handle of the distractor can be rotated to increase or decrease the spacing between support structures. The measurement system comprises a sensor array and electronic circuitry. In one embodiment, the electronic circuitry is coupled to the sensor array by a unitary circuit board or substrate. The sensors can be integrated into the unitary circuit board. For example, the sensors can comprise elastically compressible capacitors or piezo-resistive devices. The distractor wirelessly couples to a remote system for providing position and magnitude measurement data of the force, pressure, or load being measured.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method of Monitoring Healing and/or Assessing Mechanical Stiffness of a Bone Fracture Site or the Like

Номер: US20130041288A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus and method of monitoring healing and/or assessing mechanical stiffness of a bone fracture or the like is disclosed. The method comprises (a) recording a strut length of a variable length strut with an indicator pin, wherein the strut is on an external fixator is in a no or minimal load situation; (b) inputting such strut length, mounting parameters, and frame parameters into software to determine a first pose and position of the fixator; (c) positioning at least one indicator clip on each side of the indicator pin; (d) applying a load or torque to the bone fracture; (e) recording strut length of the variable length strut in loaded situation; (f) inputting such strut length, mounting parameters, and frame parameters into software to determine for a second pose and position of the fixator in a loaded situation; (g) solving for a change in pose and position by subtracting the second pose and position from the first pose and position; and (h) solving for the stiffness of the bone fracture by dividing the load applied to the bone fracture by the change in position and pose. An apparatus and indicator clip are also disclosed.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Application and network-based long poll request detection and cacheability assessment therefor

Номер: US20130041974A1
Принадлежит: Seven Networks Inc

Systems and methods for application and network-based long poll request detection and cacheability assessment therefore are disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a method, which may be implemented on a distributed proxy and cache system, including, determining relative timings between a first request initiated by the application, a response received responsive to the first request, and a second request initiated subsequent to the first request also by the application. The relative timings can be compared to request-response timing characteristics for other applications to determine whether the requests of the application are long poll requests.

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

System and method for wound care management based on a three dimensional image of a foot

Номер: US20130053677A1
Автор: Jeffrey E. Schoenfeld
Принадлежит: Individual

Disclosed is a system for wound care management of the diabetic foot. In an embodiment, the system uses a scanner configured to obtain a two-dimensional image of the plantar surface of the foot. This system also includes a wound measurement tool to measure the diameter and volume of the diabetic ulcer. Additionally, this system includes an image processor that converts a two-dimensional image of the diabetic ulcer into a three-dimensional map. The system also includes a measurement calculator, using the three-dimensional map, that accurately measures the diameter and volume of each ulcer on the plantar of the foot. All scans are stored indefinitely and can be compared in a side-by-side setting, at the same time analyzing and comparing progress of the ulcer treatment in a wireframe mode. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

Detection of lipid core plaque cap thickness

Номер: US20130053698A1
Принадлежит: Infraredx Inc

Described are methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products for examining a blood vessel wall. The blood vessel wall is illuminated with near-infrared light. Reflected near-infrared light from the blood vessel wall is received. A reflectance spectrum based on the reflected near-infrared light from the blood vessel wall is determined. Whether the reflectance spectrum is indicative of a presence of a lipid core plaque (LCP) by applying an LCP classifier to the reflectance spectrum is determined. A thickness of an LCP cap is determined by applying an LCP cap thickness classifier to the reflectance spectrum if the reflectance spectrum is indicative of the presence of the LCP. Indicia of the thickness of the LCP cap are displayed.

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

Access and tissue modification systems and methods

Номер: US20130053851A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Described herein are methods and systems for precisely placing and/or manipulating devices within the body by first positioning a guidewire or pullwire. The device to be positioned within the body is coupled to the proximal end of the guidewire, and the device is pulled into the body by pulling on the distal end of the guidewire that extends from the body. The device may be bimanually manipulated by pulling the guidewire distally, and an attachment to a device that extends proximally, allowing control of both the proximal and the distal ends. In this manner devices (and particularly implants such as innerspinous distracters, stimulating leads, and disc slings) may be positioned and/or manipulated within the body. Guidewire exchange systems, devices and methods are also described. A guidewire may be exchanged between different surgical devices and may be releaseably or permanently coupled.

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07-03-2013 дата публикации

Handheld Scanning Device

Номер: US20130057652A1

A handheld, cordless scanning device for the three-dimensional image capture of patient anatomy without the use of potentially hazardous lasers, optical reference targets for frame alignment, magnetic reference receivers, or the requirement that the scanning device be plugged in while scanning. The device generally includes a housing having a front end and a rear end. The rear end includes a handle and trigger. The front end includes a pattern projector for projecting a unique pattern onto a target object and a camera for capturing live video of the projected pattern as it is deformed around the object. The front end of the housing also includes a pair of focus beam generators and an indexing beam generator. By utilizing data collected with the present invention, patient anatomy such as anatomical features and residual limbs may be digitized to create accurate three-dimensional representations which may be utilized in combination with computer-aided-drafting programs.

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07-03-2013 дата публикации

Colometric scale

Номер: US20130058546A1
Принадлежит: Universita Degli Studi

A device for use when taking photographs used in the clinical and/or medico-legal and forensic sector, to establish the age of traumatic cutaneous lesions in the form of bruising.

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07-03-2013 дата публикации

Device for Detecting The Curvature of the Skin Surface of a Human or an Animal Subject

Номер: US20130060165A1
Автор: Ka Wing Chan
Принадлежит: Individual

This invention relates to a device for detecting the curvature change of the skin surface of a human or an animal subject, comprising a sensing unit and a processing unit. The device can be used for monitoring distention level of the bladder of the subject and so parents may find it useful for toilet training their children by knowing the status of bladders of their children from the device. It is also suitable for other people such as patients suffering from uncontrollable urination, physically disabled patients and/or comatose patients, and even pet owners.

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07-03-2013 дата публикации

Calculation of minimum ground clearance using body worn sensors

Номер: US20130060512A1
Автор: Barry R. Greene
Принадлежит: Intel GE Care Innovations LLC

Methods, systems, and apparatus for deriving a relationship between minimum ground clearance (MGC) and inertial sensor data. A regression model may be generated by collecting tri-axial angular velocity and acceleration data from inertial sensors and MGC data from optical motion capture systems during a walking trial. A linear, quadratic, interaction, stepwise interaction, or another regression model may be generated. The regression model may estimate the MGC as a function of one or more parameters measured by or derived from the inertial sensor data. The regression model may be used to calculate an estimate of the MGC based on inertial sensor data collected from one or more individuals.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Method and system for patient-specific modeling of blood flow

Номер: US20130064438A1
Принадлежит: HeartFlow Inc

Embodiments include a system for determining cardiovascular information for a patient. The system may include at least one computer system configured to receive patient-specific data regarding a geometry of the patient's heart, and create a three-dimensional model representing at least a portion of the patient's heart based on the patient-specific data. The at least one computer system may be further configured to create a physics-based model relating to a blood flow characteristic of the patient's heart and determine a fractional flow reserve within the patient's heart based on the three-dimensional model and the physics-based model.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Method and system for patient-specific modeling of blood flow

Номер: US20130066618A1
Принадлежит: HeartFlow Inc

Embodiments include a system for determining cardiovascular information for a patient. The system may include at least one computer system configured to receive patient-specific data regarding a geometry of the patient's heart, and create a three-dimensional model representing at least a portion of the patient's heart based on the patient-specific data. The at least one computer system may be further configured to create a physics-based model relating to a blood flow characteristic of the patient's heart and determine a fractional flow reserve within the patient's heart based on the three-dimensional model and the physics-based model.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

EXPANDABLE PLATFORM FOR MEASURING PLANTAR PRESSURES

Номер: US20130072819A1
Автор: Galasso Piero
Принадлежит:

An expandable platform for measuring plantar pressures includes a multiplicity of modules () for measuring plantar pressures, each having mutually orthogonal sides and including its own array of sensors able to measure plantar pressure, and a control computer provided with a software for the treatment of the information coming from the sensors, able to display the static, postural and dynamic examination of the plantar pressures. The array of plantar sensors of each module () is connected with the control computer through an interface () positioned inferiorly to the measuring module () in such a way that each measuring module () is individually connectable for the transmission of data with the control computer, and is electronically and mechanically joined to other measuring modules () positioned adjacent to its own mutually orthogonal sides. 1112111. An expandable platform for measuring plantar pressures comprising a multiplicity of modules () for measuring plantar pressures , each having mutually orthogonal sides and including its own array of sensors able to measure plantar pressure , and a control computer provided with a software for the treatment of the information coming from the sensors , able to display the static , postural and dynamic examination of the plantar pressures , characterised in that the array of plantar sensors of each module () is connected with the control computer through an interface () positioned inferiorly to the measuring module () in such a way that each measuring module () is individually connectable for the transmission of data with the control computer , and is electronically and mechanically joined to other measuring modules () positioned adjacent to its own mutually orthogonal sides.21581012. Platform as claimed in claim 1 , characterised in that said measuring modules () positioned adjacent to their own mutually orthogonal sides are joined to each other by snap fitting ( claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , ). This invention relates to ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Active spine insert instrument for prosthetic component placement

Номер: US20130079678A1
Принадлежит: ORTHOSENSOR INC

A spine measurement system comprises a spinal instrument, alignment circuitry, insert instrument, and a remote system. The insert instrument comprises a handle, a shaft, and a module. The insert instrument can be used to retain, direct, and place a prosthetic component in a spinal region. The module includes an electronic assembly for receiving, processing, and sending data from the insert instrument. The module includes alignment circuitry for providing trajectory, alignment, and position information on the placement of the prosthetic component. A GUI of remote system can display a workflow and report the trajectory, alignment, and position information of insert instrument during different steps of the workflow. The system allows accurate placement of a prosthetic component in a previously probed region.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

ANATOMICAL-POSITIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH AN EXPANDABLE DEVICE

Номер: US20130085413A1
Автор: Margalit Lior, Tsamir Oded
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An anatomical-positioning apparatus for acquiring mechanical data from a tissue to facilitate determining type of the tissue and transition between different tissues and cavities. The anatomical-positioning apparatus includes a cannula, having a tip an expandable device having a contracted form size and an expanded form size, wherein the expanded form size is substantially larger than the contracted form size. The anatomical-positioning apparatus further includes an introducer, having a longitudinal axis and a distal end, facilitating the introduction of the expandable device into the tissue, the expandable device being in a contracted state, an expanding-mechanism for expanding and contracting the expandable device, and a sensor for measuring physical parameters associated with the expandable device. An aspect of the present invention is to provide a method for acquiring mechanical data from a tissue by an expandable device, while the expandable device exerts pressure onto portions of the tissue. 2. The anatomical-positioning apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein said expandable device protects said mammalian tissue or an anatomical structure ahead of said mammalian tissue claim 1 , from being punctured by said introducer of said expandable device.3. The anatomical-positioning apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein said cannula protects said expandable device from being punctured by said introducer.4. The anatomical-positioning apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein said expandable device expands and contracts under fluid or gas pressure provided by said expanding-mechanism through said cannula.5. The anatomical-positioning apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein said sensor includes one or more sensing devices selected from the group of devices consisting of a pressure sensor claim 1 , strain gauge claim 1 , force sensor claim 1 , tactile sensor claim 1 , displacement sensor claim 1 , volume sensor claim 1 , flow sensor and a piezoelectric transducer.6. The anatomical-positioning ...

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

Degree of hardness measurement system and degree of hardness measurement method

Номер: US20130085417A1
Принадлежит: HITACHI LTD

For measuring hardness of an object, a measurement apparatus is pushed against the object and a degree of hardness calculation system calculates hardness based on information from the measurement apparatus. The measurement apparatus includes an acceleration sensor which outputs first information of acceleration of a contact area of the measurement apparatus, and a second sensor, such as a magnetic sensor or a pressure sensor, which outputs second information based on pressure applied to the contact area. The degree of hardness calculation system generates a second-derivative waveform by twice differentiating a waveform based on the output of the second sensor, compares the second-derivative waveform and the information of acceleration from the acceleration sensor, and calculates hardness of the object based on the comparison result.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER FUNCTIONALITY

Номер: US20130090573A1
Автор: Shaker Reza
Принадлежит:

An esophageal device is used to recognize, diagnose, characterize, or relieve an impact of an abnormal or defective UES anatomy, physiology, or functionality. In one implementation, the esophageal device measures a UES response to esophageal fluid infusion to detect or characterize an abnormality or defective UES anatomy, physiology, or functionality. An Upper Esophageal Sphincter compression device is used to increase intra-luminal pressure within the Upper Esophageal Sphincter of a patient in order relieve an impact of an abnormal or defective UES anatomy, physiology, or functionality. 1. An esophageal device for diagnosing Upper Esophageal Sphincter (UES) pathology , the esophageal device comprising:(a) a intra-luminal pressure sensor configured to measure UES pressure when the intra-luminal pressure sensor is located within an Upper Esophageal Sphincter of a patient; tubing configured for insertion into an esophagus of a patient;', 'a pump configured to inject fluid into the tubing, wherein, when the tubing is inserted into the esophagus, injection of the fluid invokes a pharyngeal reflux in the patient; and', 'a controller configured to control a pump pressure of the pump;, '(b) a fluid infusion device including(c) an output device;and receiving indicia about the UES pressure measured by the intra-luminal pressure sensor when the pharyngeal reflux occurs in the patient;', 'comparing the received said UES pressure of the patient with a predetermined said UES pressure, wherein the predetermined said UES pressure is determined from at least one said UES pressure of a corresponding control subject when the corresponding control subject experiences pharyngeal reflux; and', 'transmitting a result of the comparison to the output device accessible by a health care provider diagnosing the patient., '(d) an article of manufacture communicatively coupled with the output device, the article of manufacture including a processor and a non-transitory computer readable medium ...

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

Shape-transferring cannula system and method of use

Номер: US20130090598A1
Автор: Jaime S. Vargas
Принадлежит: Intuitive Surgical Inc

The present invention is directed to a novel shape-transferring cannula system, which provides access to tortuous and unsupported paths. The shape-transferring cannula system and method enables exploration of hollow body structures, and creates a custom-contoured access port for insertion and removal of, for example, diagnostic, surgical, or interventional instruments to and from a site within the body to which the physician does not have line-of-sight access.

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

Wall Mountable Height Measuring Device

Номер: US20130091718A1
Автор: Zohar Haykeen
Принадлежит: Individual

A wall mountable height measuring device to record development of height of a person comprises a board, a pair of vertical slits, at least one linear measurement scale, a horizontal frame and a leveling bar. The board includes a front surface, a rear surface, a left side and a right side. The pair of vertical slits is present at the left side and right side of the board. The horizontal frame can slide along the pair of slits. A middle portion of the horizontal frame includes a cut out. A housing present at the middle portion of the leveling bar is for holding the at least one date stamp. The at least one date stamp indicates the date at which the height measurement was taken.

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR DETECTING BONE CANCER METASTASES

Номер: US20130094704A1
Принадлежит: EXINI DIAGNOSTICS AB

The invention relates to a detection system for automatic detection of bone cancer metastases from a set of isotope bone scan images of a patients skeleton, the system comprising a shape identifier unit, a hotspot detection unit, a hotspot feature extraction unit, a first artificial neural network unit, a patient feature extraction unit, and a second artificial neural network unit. 124-. (canceled)25. A detection system for automatic detection of bone cancer metastases from a set of isotope bone scan images of a patients skeleton , the system comprising:a shape identifier unit for identifying anatomical structures of the skeleton pictured in the set of bone scan images, forming an annotated set of images;a hotspot detection unit for detecting areas of high intensity in the annotated set of images based on information from the shape identifier regarding the anatomical structures corresponding to different portions of the skeleton of the images;a hotspot feature extraction unit for extracting a set of hotspot features for each hot spot detected by the hotspot detection unit;a first artificial neural network unit arranged to calculate a likelihood for each hot spot of the hotspot set being a metastasis based on the set of hotspot features extracted by the hotspot feature extraction unit;a patient feature extraction unit arranged to extract a set of patient features based on the hotspots detected by the hotspot detection unit and on the likelihood outputs from the first artificial neural network unit; anda second artificial neural network unit arranged to calculate a likelihood that the patient has one or more cancer metastases, based on the set of patient features extracted by the patient feature extraction unit.26. The detection system as recited in claim 25 , wherein the shape identifier unit comprises a predefined skeleton model of a skeleton claim 25 , the skeleton model comprising one or more anatomical regions claim 25 , each region representing an anatomical ...

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERSONALIZED PHYSIOLOGIC PARAMETERS

Номер: US20130096395A1
Принадлежит: CORVENTIS, INC.

Methods and apparatus combine patient measurement data with demographic or physiological data of the patient to determine an output that can be used to diagnose and treat the patient. A customized output can be determined based the demographics of the patient, physiological data of the patient, and data of a population of patients. In another aspect, patient measurement data is used to predict an impending cardiac event, such as acute decompensated heart failure. At least one personalized value is determined for the patient, and a patient event prediction output is generated based at least in part on the personalized value and the measurement data. For example, bioimpedance data may be used to establish a baseline impedance specific to the patient, and the patient event prediction output generated based in part on the relationship of ongoing impedance measurements to the baseline impedance. Multivariate prediction models may enhance prediction accuracy. 1. An apparatus to monitor a patient , the apparatus comprising:at least two electrodes coupled to circuitry to measure an impedance of the patient;at least one processor to receive the measured impedance and patient data, the at least one processor configured to determine an output based on the impedance and the patient data.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the patient data corresponds to a demographic of the patient.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the patient demographic corresponds to one or more of a gender of the patient claim 2 , an age of the patient claim 2 , or a race of the patient.4. (canceled)5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the patient data corresponds to fat of the patient comprising one or more of a percent body fat of the patient claim 1 , a body mass index claim 1 , a height of the patient claim 1 , a weight of the patient claim 1 , a caliper measure of the fat of the patient claim 1 , a tape measure test of the patient claim 1 , a near infrared interactance claim 1 , images of the ...

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR MONITORING AND/OR IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF PHYSICAL TRAINING

Номер: US20130096396A1
Автор: Riedel Matthias
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A device for monitoring the efficiency of physical training in a human or animal includes a millimeter wave generator that generates millimeter wave radiation and a millimeter wave antenna that emits millimeter waves generated by the millimeter wave generator in a predetermined direction. The device includes a coupling element that couples the millimeter wave antenna to the millimeter wave generator and that transmits the millimeter wave radiation to the millimeter wave antenna. The device also includes a reference element that intermittently receives millimeter wave radiation from the millimeter wave antenna and a detector that detects millimeter wave radiation and produces a first data stream. The device further includes a processing unit that receives the first data stream and generates a signal indicating development of a body lactate level over time and an output device indicating the development of the body lactate level over time, to a user. 1. A device for monitoring and/or improving the efficiency of physical training in a human or animal , comprising:at least one millimeter wave generator that generates millimeter wave radiation,at least one millimeter wave antenna that emits millimeter waves generated by said millimeter wave generator in a predetermined direction,at least one coupling element that couples said millimeter wave antenna to said millimeter wave generator and that transmits said millimeter wave radiation generated by said millimeter wave generator to said millimeter wave antenna,at least one reference element, whereby said at least one reference element at least intermittently receives millimeter wave radiation from said millimeter wave antenna,at least one detector that detects millimeter wave radiation and produces a first data stream,a processing unit that receives said first data stream from said at least one detector and generates a signal indicating a development of a body lactate level over time, andan output device indicating said ...

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHODS FOR MEASURING AND TREATING AN ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE

Номер: US20130096409A1
Принадлежит: ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.

A sensor delivery device and methods of using the device are provided, wherein the sensor delivery device includes a sensor that is adapted to obtain a measurement that can be used to calculate cross-sectional area of a surrounding anatomical structure. In certain cases, the sensor is an electrode arrangement, wherein the electrode arrangement generates a current and measures voltage resulting from the current. The voltage measurement is then used to calculate conductivity of fluid in the surrounding anatomical structure and thus cross-sectional area. 1. An intravascular sensor delivery device comprising:a distal sleeve having a guidewire lumen for slidably receiving a medical guidewire;a first sensor coupled to the distal sleeve, wherein the first sensor is adapted to measure blood pressure and generate a signal representative of the blood pressure;a second sensor coupled to the distal sleeve, wherein the second sensor is adapted to measure cross-sectional area of a surrounding anatomical structure and generate a signal representative of the cross-sectional area;a proximal portion coupled to the distal sleeve, the proximal portion comprising a communication channel, wherein the communication channel communicates the signal from the first sensor and the signal from the second sensor to a location outside of the patient.2. The device of wherein the second sensor comprises an electrode arrangement.3. The device of wherein the electrode arrangement includes source electrodes and sense electrodes claim 2 , wherein the source electrodes generate a current and the sense electrodes measure voltage resulting from the current.4. The device of wherein the signal representative of the cross-sectional area is the voltage measured by the sense electrodes.5. The device of wherein the electrode arrangement includes two source electrodes and two sense electrodes.6. The device of wherein the source electrodes and the sense electrodes are ring-shaped electrodes that surround a ...

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Measuring Volume of Subcutaneous Tumors

Номер: US20130096465A1
Автор: Allan H. Conney, Xi Zheng
Принадлежит: Rutgers State University of New Jersey

A method and apparatus for measuring tumors such as subcutaneous tumors is provided. A device having a flexible membrane is positioned over the tumor and displaced toward the tumor so that the tumor deforms the flexible membrane. Deforming the membrane changes the pressure or volume within a fluid-filled cavity. A gauge measures the change in volume or pressure and the gauge reading correlates with the volume of the tumor.

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

ENERGY AWARE SENSOR MANAGEMENT FOR WEARABLE MEDICAL SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION

Номер: US20130096466A1

A sensor system and method configured to take multiple channels of sensors, and based on context and user behavior reflected in the signals, identifies specified channels for sensing according to a sensing policy. The sensing policy is used to reduce the amount of data sampled, such that it is possible to reconstruct the values of the non sampled sensors efficiently. The sensing policy is influenced by user and system's behavior and can be assigned either offline or in real time. 1. A sensor system for sensing at least one physiological characteristic , the sensor system comprising:an array comprising first and second sensors;a processor coupled to the array;said processor configured to acquire data from said first and second sensors;a transmission unit coupled to the processor;an external processing unit;said external processing unit configured to receive the acquired data via the transmission unit; and acquiring a data subset of potential data from said first or second sensor according to a sensor policy;', 'said sensor policy being established according to said physiological characteristic;', 'transmitting said data subset to the external processing unit; and', 'reconstructing said data subset to retrieve data not captured from said first and second sensors., 'programming executable on at least one of said processor and said external processing unit and configured for carrying out steps comprising2. A sensor system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the programming is further configured to segment a signal from the array for mutual sensor prediction of data from the first and second sensors.3. A sensor system as recited in claim 1 , wherein acquiring said data subset comprises acquiring data from only one of the first and second sensors for a given time period.4. A sensor system as recited in claim 3 , wherein reconstructing said data subset comprises predicting a data value from the second sensor based on data retrieved from the first sensor.5. A sensor system as ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Medical image registration using a rigid inner body surface

Номер: US20130102893A1
Принадлежит: BRAINLAB AG

The invention relates to a medical image registration method in which an actual patient's body or portion of a patient's body ( 22 ) is positionally registered to a patient image created using a medical body-imaging technique such as MR, CT or x-ray imaging, wherein in a medical navigation system, the actual spatial position of at least a part of the body or body portion ( 22 ) is assigned to a respective position in the image of said body or body portion ( 22 ), wherein the part of the body or body portion ( 22 ) comprises a registration area in the form of the surface of a substantially rigid body structure, in particular an inner structure, made of bone or cartilage. The invention also relates to a medical image registration device which comprises a surface scanner ( 15 ) for scanning a registration area comprising the surface of a substantially rigid body structure, in particular an inner structure, made of bone or cartilage.

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

FLUOROSCOPY-INDEPENDENT, ENDOVASCULAR AORTIC OCCLUSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130102926A1
Принадлежит:

A system for deploying and selectively inflating a thoracic aortic balloon at a desired location within the thoracic aorta for resuscitative aortic occlusion, inferior to the left subclavian artery, without the aid of fluoroscopy is described. Using CT imaging data, a distance between readily identifiable and consistently located external landmarks of torso extent is measured. Next, using the same data, a second distance from the femoral artery to a desired aortic occlusion location inferior to the left subclavian artery is determined. A correlation between the external measure of torso extent and the desired intra-arterial (i.e. endovascular) distance within the torso is made. Using a nomogram, a calibrated endovascular resuscitative thoracic aortic occlusion system can be positioned to this desired location on any injured individual with end-stage shock and impending cardiovascular collapse or death without the aid of fluoroscopy for delivery or balloon inflation. 114-. (canceled)15. A system for determining a length to which an endovascular wire and a balloon shaft of a thoracic aortic occlusion system are to be inserted into a femoral artery at a femoral head of a patient , thereby positioning the aortic occlusion balloon in a thoracic aorta inferiorly of a left subclavian artery of the patient without fluoroscopy , comprising:measuring a distance between at least two anatomical landmarks of the patient, said anatomical landmarks including at least a symphysis pubis of the patient and a sternal notch of the patient; andcomparing the distance between the at least two external anatomical landmarks of the patient to a nomogram, the nomogram including one of a table, chart or graph correlating distances between the at least two external anatomical landmarks of a pool of humans to centerline distances from the femoral artery at the femoral head to a location within the thoracic aorta of the humans, to calculate the length to which the endovascular wire and the ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING PRESSURE APPLIED ON PATIENTS

Номер: US20130102930A1
Принадлежит: Plexus Management Group, INC.

The systems and methods described herein are directed to monitoring the force or pressure applied to a portion of the human body, including in the neck region of a patient during a medical procedure, such as tracheal intubation, to ensure that the medical personnel are applying the desired level of force, and in regions of bony prominences to monitor and prevent the formation of pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers. In particular, the systems and methods described herein include piezoresistive elements connected to signal processing circuitry for measuring the force or pressure. 1. A system for monitoring force applied during laryngeal manipulation , comprisinga force responsive element, having a property which varies with the applied force, configured to be positioned on a neck region of a patient; anda base unit, connected to the force responsive element and having circuitry for determining an amount of force applied based on a value of the property of the force responsive element.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the force responsive element includes one or more force sensitive resistors.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the force sensitive resistor includes a resistive layer claim 2 , a conductive layer and a spacer layer positioned between the resistive layer and the conductive layer.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the conductive layer includes at least two unconnected conductive traces disposed on a flexible substrate claim 3 , and wherein the resistive layer is disposed over a gap between the at least two conductive traces.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the resistive layer is formed from piezoresistive material.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the force responsive element includes two force responsive elements physically attached to one another.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the property includes at least one of an electrical property claim 1 , magnetic property claim 1 , optical property claim 1 , physical property claim 1 , and chemical ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Device for taking three-dimensional and temporal optical imprints in color

Номер: US20130108981A1
Автор: Francois Duret
Принадлежит: Individual

Device for taking three-dimensional and temporal optical imprints in color, including a three-dimensional dental imaging device that does not employ structured light projection. The device includes a stereo camera having at least two CCD or CMOS color sensors in preset positions, an optical system of fixed and preset focal length, an LED lighting system, and an electronic system located behind or near the sensor, controlling the latter but also the LEDs illuminating the imprint capture region. The system includes a central processing unit and a card for controlling said LEDs. The sensors are distributed over all or part of a dental arch, being placed in a sort of optical impression tray allowing a complete image of the arch to be captured in a single exposure.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

THERMOTHERAPY DEVICE HAVING BODY SCAN FUNCTION AND METHOD FOR SCANNING BODY USING SAME

Номер: US20130110007A1
Принадлежит: Ceragem Co., Ltd.

The present embodiment provides a thermotherapy device having a body scan function, and the thermotherapy device comprises: a thermo-ceramic unit which moves in a lengthwise direction of the backbone of a user; a transfer motor unit which moves said thermo-ceramic unit; a motor variation generation module which measures a load variation of said transfer motor unit; and a backbone information generation module which generates information on the backbone shape of the user by using data of said motor variation generation module. 1. A thermotherapy device having a human body scan function , comprising:{'b': '110', "a thermo-ceramic unit () configured to move along a longitudinal direction of a user's backbone;"}{'b': 120', '110, 'a transfer motor unit () configured to move the thermo-ceramic unit ();'}{'b': 220', '120, 'a motor variation generation module () configured to measure variations in load of the transfer motor unit (); and'}{'b': 240', '220, "a backbone information generation module () configured to generate information about a shape of the user's backbone using data of the motor variation generation module ()."}2. The thermotherapy device of claim 1 , further comprising:{'b': 130', '122, 'an encoder unit () configured to count an rpm of the transfer motor (); and'}{'b': 230', '110', '130, 'an encoder variation generation module () configured to measure a distance that the thermo-ceramic unit () moves using data of the encoder unit ().'}3240220230. The thermotherapy device of claim 2 , wherein the backbone information generation module () receives data from the motor variation generation module () and the encoder variation generation module () claim 2 , and generates the user's backbone-related information including a length of the user's backbone and a length of each vertebra of the user's backbone.4120122. The thermotherapy device of claim 1 , wherein the measurement of the variations in load of the transfer motor unit () is performed using variations in at ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Method of estimating soft tissue balance for knee arthroplasty

Номер: US20130110250A1
Автор: JIA Li
Принадлежит: Zimmer Inc

A method is provided for evaluating the tension or laxity of the soft tissue surrounding a patient's knee joint. Based on this evaluation, a surgeon may determine a desired resection depth for a knee arthroplasty procedure that will achieve an appropriate spacing between adjacent, articulating components of the knee joint.

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATED AND ASSISTED ACQUISITION OF ANATOMICAL SURFACES

Номер: US20130113798A1
Принадлежит: MEDTECH

The method for the automated and assisted acquisition of anatomical surfaces includes a first acquisition of the surfaces undertaken in order to create a first numerical model and a perioperative second acquisition undertaken by scanning the surfaces in order to create a second numerical model for identifying the coordinates of the surfaces. The surfaces are supported by a robotic arm; and then the models are brought into correspondence by resetting. The scanning in the second acquisition includes making a preliminary identification of the coordinates of noteworthy points on the surfaces manually, assisted by the robotic arm, and the identifying parts a the points, in order to construct a reference frame and to determine a scanning region; creating an intermediate model from the reference frame and at least one of the points; preliminary resetting the first model with the second model; and automatically scanning the determined zone. 1. Method for automated and assisted acquisition of anatomical surfaces , said method comprising the steps of:creating a first three-dimensional representation in a form of a first digital model by a first previous acquisition of said anatomical surfaces;creating a second three-dimensional representation in a form of a second digital model by a second perioperative acquisition by scanning said surfaces;wherein a means for identifying coordinates of said surfaces performs said scanning, said means for identifying being supported by a robotized arm; andresetting said first digital model and said second digital model for bringing into correspondence; performing a preliminary identification of coordinates of the noteworthy points of said anatomical surfaces by manual displacement, assisted by said robotized arm, of and identification of said means for identifying at a level of said noteworthy points, so as to construct a reference frame and to determine a scanning zone for said anatomical surfaces;', 'creating an intermediate model from said ...

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING SPATIAL COORDINATES

Номер: US20130116574A1
Принадлежит: NAVISWISS AG

The invention relates to a method for ascertaining spatial coordinates in which at least two markers are put on a living being and at least two cameras in a stereo arrangement are used to ascertain the spatial coordinates of the markers, wherein the spatial coordinates of the markers are compared with a reference and the difference is calculated and output. The invention also relates to quantitative length and angle measurements using optical, stereometric measurement systems for medical applications. 1. A method for determining spatial coordinates , in which at least two markers are made on a living creature and the spatial coordinates of these markers are determined using at least two cameras in a stereo arrangement , wherein the spatial coordinates of the markers are compared with a reference and the deviation is calculated and output.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the spatial coordinates are determined at least before and after a change in the distance between the markers caused by a treatment of the living creature.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the living being is positioned differently in space before the treatment in comparison with after the treatment.41. The method according to Claim claim 2 , wherein additional markers are made on the living creature during the treatment.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the change in the distance between two markers is calculated from the spatial coordinates.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the change in the angle between the three markers is calculated from the spatial coordinates.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the markers are made on the skin of the living creature.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the markers are made above significant bone points of the living creature.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a change in a length or a change in an angle is determined by comparison with a reference.10. The method according to claim 1 , ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF MANAGING A WEIGHT CONDITION IN AN ANIMAL

Номер: US20130121461A1
Принадлежит: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.

A methodology of managing a weight condition of a companion animal by determining body fat composition of the companion animal and an appropriate weight loss regimen based on the body fat percentage is provided. More specifically, described herein is a clinically useful tool and methodology to apply to over-weight and obese animals for use in managing a weight condition of the overweight or obese animal by determining the body fat percentage of the animal and providing a weight loss regimen. 1. A method of managing a weight condition in a companion animal comprising: using methods to determine the actual body percentage of body fat or lean body mass of a companion animal , using measurements of physical data of the companion animal to apply regression analysis based on the actual percentage of body fat or lean body mass , deriving one or more equations based on the regression analysis , to predict the percentage of body fat or lean body mass in the companion animal and using the predicted percentage of body fat or lean body mass to provide an effective weight loss regimen for the companion animal.2. The method of wherein the method to determine the actual body percentage or lean body mass of the companion animal is dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.3. The method of wherein the companion animal is a cat.4. The method of wherein the one or more equations are two separate equations claim 1 , wherein the first equation is used for a companion animal having a body weight equal to or less than a threshold amount claim 1 , and the second equation is used for a companion animal having a body weight greater than a threshold amount.5. The method of wherein the companion animal is a dog and the threshold amount is forty pounds.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the measurements of physical data comprise measurements of body weight (BW) claim 1 , cranial length (CL) claim 1 , cranial length*head circumference (CL×HC) claim 1 , head width (HW) claim 1 , hind leg center foot pad ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR MEASURING SKINFOLD THICKNESS

Номер: US20130123668A1
Принадлежит: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO

The object of the present invention is a device for measuring skinfold thickness digitally instrumented for reading the thickness of skin folds and possessing wireless data communication capability with a remote station (for example, a personal computer) in which is installed a software application integrating a database. 1. A device for measuring the thickness of skin folds that comprises:{'b': 12', '12, 'a device housing (B), preferably of closed cylindrical shape, with an extension for handling (A);'}{'b': 3', '3', '1', '1', '16, 'a structure with two jaws (A and B) with hinged end tips (A and B) mechanically oriented and one lever ();'}{'b': '11', 'a constant force actuator mechanism (); and'}{'b': 4', '3', '3', '11, 'a cam () with a profile that compensates the variation of the force arm length in the jaws (A and B) and which provides the transmission of the force generated by the said constant force actuator ().'}211. A device for measuring the thickness of skin folds according to claim 1 , wherein said constant force actuator mechanism () includes:{'b': 11', '11', '11', '1', '11', '2', '11', '1', '11', '2', '11', '1', '11', '2, 'One crescent shaped saddle (A) which supports at least one constant force elastic element ( D), two drums (C) and (C), two bearings (B) and (B), two rotation axes (E) and (E).'}3336633. A device for measuring the thickness of skin folds according to claim 1 , wherein the jaws (A and B) are hinged on two rotation axes (A and B) whose centre distance is large enough to correspond to about one half of the maximum opening of the jaws (A and B).41133. A device for measuring the thickness of skin folds according to claim 1 , wherein the end tips (A and B) are hinged and mechanically oriented to keep the parallelism between their contact faces through a mechanism actuated by the opening/closing of the jaws (A and B).511. A device for measuring the thickness of skin folds according to further comprising a movement transmission mechanism to ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR SPINE MOBILITY SIMULATION AND SPINE SIMULATION METHOD

Номер: US20130131486A1
Принадлежит: spontech spine intelligence group AG

A computer program for spine mobility simulation is configured, if running on a computer, to cause the computer to perform the following steps: a) accessing bio-metric data which relate to the spine of a patient, the spine having at least one compromised spine segment; b) displaying a model of the spine of the patient comprising a plurality of vertebrae; c) enabling a user to change the position of at least one of the vertebrae of the spine model; d) computing the effects of the position change on the remaining vertebrae; e) displaying the spine model in a new configuration, thereby taking into account the position changed by the user in step c) and the position changes of the remaining vertebrae computed in step d). 185-. (canceled)86. A computer program stored or running on a medium and configured to cause a computer to perform the following steps:a) accessing biometric data which relate to a spine of a patient, the spine having at least one compromised spine segment;b) accessing a database in which geometries of intervertebral disc compartments of other persons are stored;c) identifying other persons having intervertebral disc compartments which have a similar geometry as corresponding intervertebral disc compartments of the patient in non-compromised spine segments, wherein the similarity is determined by an algorithm;d) from the persons identified in step c), using a geometry of the intervertebral disc compartment, which corresponds to the intervertebral disc compartment of the compromised segment of the patient, to compute a mean geometry;e) determining a configuration of an implant that will, if inserted into the intervertebral disc compartment of the compromised spine segment of the patient, change its geometry such that it is at least substantially identical to the mean geometry determined in step d).87. The computer program of claim 86 , wherein the biometric data comprise image data obtained from images of the patient's spine in different spine positions ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CERVIX MEASUREMENT

Номер: US20130131552A1
Принадлежит:

A device for measuring a length of a cervix includes an elongate measurement member, a hollow member, a flange, a handle, and a locking mechanism. The elongate measurement member extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a measurement scale thereon. The hollow member is coaxial with and disposed over the elongate measurement member. The flange is offset from the longitudinal axis and attached to a distal end of the hollow member. The handle is attached to a proximal end of the measurement member. The locking mechanism is configured, when locked, to fix the hollow member relative to the measurement member and, when unlocked to allow the hollow member to slide along the measurement member and rotate about the longitudinal axis so as to place the flange in a desired position without moving the measurement scale. 1. A method for measuring a length of a cervix , comprising:holding a handle of a device with a first hand, the handle fixedly attached to an elongate measurement member;rotating a hollow member that is coaxial with and disposed over the measurement member relative to the elongate measurement such that a flange on a distal end of the hollow member is at a desired orientation;advancing the device distally within a vagina until the flange contacts a cervix at an external uterine opening;advancing the measurement member distally within the vagina until a distal end of the measurement member contacts a cervical uterine junction at a fornix vaginae;locking the measurement member relative to the hollow member using the first hand; andobserving a position of the hollow member with respect to the measurement member to determine a length of the cervix in the fornix vaginae.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first hand is a dominant hand.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein rotating the hollow member comprises rotating with a second hand.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein advancing the device distally comprises pushing the handle distally with the first hand.5. ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

BODY FAT MEASUREMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20130137942A1
Принадлежит: OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.

A body fat measurement device includes a trunk area dimension measurement unit in which is provided a trunk area dimension detection unit for detecting a dimension of a measurement subject's trunk area. The trunk area dimension measurement unit has a frame shape that can be disposed surrounding the measurement subject's trunk area, and includes a base portion whose position relative to the trunk area does not change in a state where the trunk area dimension measurement unit is disposed surrounding the trunk area, and a mobile portion that is attached in a movable state to the base portion and whose position relative to the trunk area can change in a state where the trunk area dimension measurement unit is disposed surrounding the trunk area. The trunk area dimension detection unit includes at least a non-contact range sensor provided in the mobile portion. 1. A body fat measurement device comprising:a plurality of electrodes for making contact with predetermined areas of the surface of a measurement subject's body;a body impedance measurement unit that measures a body impedance of the measurement subject's body using said plurality of electrodes;a trunk area dimension detection unit for detecting a trunk area dimension of the measurement subject;a frame-shaped trunk area dimension measurement unit in which said trunk area dimension detection unit is provided and that is capable of being disposed so as to surround the measurement subject's trunk area;a body shape information measurement unit that measures a dimension of the measurement subject's trunk area based on information detected by said trunk area dimension detection unit; anda body fat mass calculation unit that calculates a body fat mass based on the body impedance measured by said body impedance measurement unit and the trunk area dimension measured by said body shape information measurement unit,wherein said trunk area dimension measurement unit includes a base portion whose position relative to the ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

SOCK FOR INTEGRATED BIOMETRIC MONITORING

Номер: US20130137943A1
Принадлежит: FIORIMA, S.A.

The present invention relates to a sock with integrated biometric monitoring. 1. A sock for integrated biometric monitoring characterized by comprising:{'b': 7', '3, 'a sock with a data bus () which comprises one or more conductive yarns () knitted integrally within the sock, in the sock knitting direction along the sock; and'}{'b': 1', '5, 'one or more biometric sensors (, ).'}211871215. A sock according to characterized by further comprising a data processing device () and a conductive connection band () through which a connection is made to the data bus () claim 1 , and a wireless interface () claim 1 , in particular to a mobile device ().3111314. A sock according to characterized by the data processing device () comprising one or more visual LED indicators () claim 2 , and one or more buttons () including an on/off switch.451. A sock according to characterized by the biometric sensors comprising a pressure sensor () and a temperature sensor ().57. A sock according to characterized by the biometric sensors comprising connections to the data bus () through conductive yarns in zig-zag.617. A sock according to claim characterized by the one or more of biometric sensors comprising connections to data bus () through conductive yarns in zig-zag.77. A sock according to characterized by the one or more of biometric sensors comprising connections to data bus () through a welding on the tail of the sensor.8. A sock according to characterized by the one or more of biometric sensors comprising porous epoxy encapsulation.9. A sock according to characterized by the one or more of biometric sensors comprising a protective silicone adhesive.10. A sock according to characterized by the one or more of biometric sensors comprising a flexible PCB claim 1 , printed circuit board claim 1 , base.11. A sock according to comprising sensors and data processing means for one or more of the following measures: body mass index claim 2 , user's weight claim 2 , the amount of calories consumed ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FOOT LOADING FEEDBACK TO PATIENTS AND PHYSICIANS DURING A PERIOD OF PARTIAL WEIGHT BEARING

Номер: US20130150755A1
Принадлежит:

Systems, devices, and methods for providing user feedback regarding compliance with a set of partial weight bearing (PWB) criteria are described. A computer system receives force data from a non-compressible force transmitter that is assigned to a user, and accesses the force data received from the non-compressible force transmitter to determine whether the user is within a predefined pressure compliance range. The pressure compliance range specifies a prescribed range of pressure that is to be applied during a PWB period. The computer system then receives a compliance data request from the user or the user's physician and communicates compliance data representing the user's compliance with the prescribed range of pressure during the PWB period to the user and/or the user's physician. 1. A system for providing user feedback regarding compliance with a set of partial weight bearing (PWB) criteria including a weight range and a prescribed number of steps , the system including:a receiving module that receives force data from a non-compressible force transmitter that is assigned to a user;a processing module that accesses the force data received from the non-compressible force transmitter to determine whether the user is within a predefined pressure compliance range, the pressure compliance range specifying a prescribed range of pressure that is to be applied during a PWB period; anda communications module that, upon receiving a compliance data request, communicates compliance data representing the user's compliance with the prescribed range of pressure during the PWB period to at least one of the user and the user's physician.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the non-compressible force transmitter is positioned within a cavity of a housing oriented on the plantar surface of the user's foot.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the non-compressible force transmitter is further positioned adjacent to a pressure sensor to transmit pressure within the housing.4. The system ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Device Embodied to Measure Vital Parameters of a Patient

Номер: US20130158364A1
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A measuring device includes a plurality of measuring modules and a control module. The plurality of measuring modules is configured to measure vital parameters of a patient, with at least two measuring modules of the plurality of measuring modules being configured to measure different vital parameters. The control module is configured to evaluate the measured vital parameters and/or to carry out calculations based on the measured vital parameters. 1. A measuring device , comprising:a plurality of measuring modules configured to measure vital parameters of a patient, with at least two measuring modules of the plurality of measuring modules being configured to measure different vital parameters; anda control module configured to evaluate the measured vital parameters and/or to carry out calculations on the basis of the measured vital parameters.2. The measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein:the measuring device has a modular configuration,the plurality of measuring modules are removable from the measuring device,the plurality of measuring modules are replaceable, and/orat least one new measuring module is addable to the measuring device.3. The measuring device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of interfaces configured to connect the measuring modules to the control module.4. The measuring device according to claim 1 , wherein the control module is further configured (i) to calculate characteristics based on the measured vital parameters claim 1 , and/or (ii) to calculate further information in respect of the patient based on the measured vital parameters.5. The measuring device according to claim 4 , wherein:the control module is further configured to compare the calculated characteristics to predetermined limits, andthe measuring device is configured to display a result of the comparison.6. The measuring device according to claim 4 , wherein the measuring device is further configured to identify the patient based on patient-specific ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

DIGITAL MANOMETRY FINGER-MOUNTABLE SENSOR DEVICE

Номер: US20130158365A1
Принадлежит:

A probe system includes a finger-mountable housing having a distal end and a proximal receptacle end. The proximal receptacle end defines an opening to receive a finger. The probe system also includes a probe assembly disposed on or within the finger-mountable housing and having at least a first sensor. The first sensor is positioned to measure a physical characteristic of a first tissue when the finger-mountable housing and probe assembly are inserted in a rectum of the patient. 1. A probe system comprising:a finger-mountable housing having a distal end and a proximal receptacle end, wherein the proximal receptacle end defines an opening to receive a finger; anda probe assembly disposed on or within the finger-mountable housing and having at least a first sensor, wherein the first sensor is positioned to measure a physical characteristic of a first tissue when the finger-mountable housing and probe assembly are inserted in a rectum of the patient.2. The probe system of claim 1 , wherein the distal end of the finger-mountable housing has a tactile region for providing a sense of touch for the finger.3. The probe system of claim 2 , wherein the tactile region is an opening in the finger-mountable housing.4. The probe system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is an EMG sensor.5. The probe system of claim 4 , wherein the EMG sensor is located at the distal end of the finger-mountable housing.6. The probe system of claim 4 , wherein the EMG sensor comprises two pairs of electrodes arranged in a double differential configuration.7. The probe system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is an inertial sensor configured to measure at least one selected from the group consisting of i) acceleration of the first tissue and ii) velocity of the first tissue.8. The probe system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is an intrarectal pressure sensor located at the distal end of the finger-mountable housing.9. The probe system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is an anal ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

MEDICAL DEVICE WITH SLOTTED MEMORY METAL TUBE

Номер: US20130158414A1
Принадлежит: EVM SYSTEMS LLC

A series of medical instruments can be made with the use of shape memory tube with a transformation temperature that is above or below ambient temperature. In the first case, the material behaves with the shape memory effect and in the second case the behavior is superelastic. The wall of the tube has been provided with a plurality of slots in specific places, often near or at the distal end of the instrument, and in specific arrangements which allow local variations in diameter, shape, and/or length. These variations can either be caused by the memory effect during temperature change or by superelastic behavior during change of the mechanical influences on the memory metal by the surrounding material. 1. A medical instrument comprising:at least one memory metal tube programmed for memory effect or superelasticity and having in at least one section thereof a plurality of slots such that the slotted section is capable of expansion and contraction, said memory metal tube having an expandable section that is substantially filled by an elastically deformable polymer, which upon expansion in a tubular cavity plugs the cavity; anda delivery tube that surrounds at least the slotted section of the memory metal tube during delivery and which is partially removed from surrounding the slotted section of the memory metal tube by a relative longitudinal movement between the respective tubes.2. The instrument of being a retrieval basket for retrieving particles to be removed from the human body.3. The instrument of being a dilator to enlarge the diameter of collapsed or obstructed ducts claim 1 , veins claim 1 , arteries or other cavities in the human body.4. The instrument of being a reaming tool to cut parts off the wall of a cavity by rotational movement around the longitudinal axis of the instrument.5. The instrument of being an expansion tool that is expandable at a distal end to enlarge a body cavity.6. The instrument of wherein the slots in the memory metal tube extend to ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT METHOD

Номер: US20130158418A1
Автор: MIZUKAMI Hiromitsu
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

In an ultrasound blood pressure monitor, a blood pressure diameter measurement section measures blood pressure diameter of a radial artery which is a measurement target based on reception results of ultrasound from an ultrasound sensor. In addition, a pressurizing section adds a pressure from a body surface so that the radial artery is pressed. Then, a correlation formula, which expresses a relationship between blood vessel diameter and blood pressure of the radial artery under pressurization by the pressurizing section, is found and stored in a storage section. Then, a blood pressure calculation section calculates blood pressure using the blood vessel diameter which is measured under pressurization and storage data in the storage section by controlling the pressurization operation of the pressurizing section. 1. A blood pressure measurement apparatus comprising:a blood vessel diameter measurement section which measures blood vessel diameter of an artery which is a measurement target;a pressurizing section which adds pressure from a body surface so that the artery is pressed;a storage section which stores a relationship between blood vessel diameter and blood pressure of the artery under pressurization by the pressurizing section; anda blood pressure calculation section which calculates blood pressure by controlling a pressurization operation of the pressuring section using the blood vessel diameter, which is measured by the blood vessel diameter measurement section under pressurization, and storage data in the storage section.2. The blood pressure measurement apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first pressure search section which searches for a pressure by controlling the pressure due to the pressurizing section so as to change so that the variation width in the blood vessel diameter accompanying a pulsation, which is measured by the blood vessel diameter measurement section, satisfies a predetermined condition,wherein the storage section stores ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

PRESSURE SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20130158426A1
Принадлежит: CHORDATE MEDICAL AG

A device for detecting rhinitis in a human subject includes an inflatable member that, in a first state, is configured to be introducible into the nasal cavity of the human subject; an expansion member configured to expand the inflatable member to an expanded, second state within the nasal cavity such that the inflatable member abuts against the tissue of the nasal cavity, and a pressure sensing member configured to measure a pressure exerted on the inflatable member by the tissue of the nasal cavity. A system for detecting rhinitis and methods for analyzing tissue response pressure, detecting rhinitis, predicting the efficacy of a planned rhinitis treatment and evaluating the efficacy of a previous rhinitis treatment are provided. 1. A method for detecting rhinitis , comprising:introducing an inflatable member into a nasal cavity of a human subject;expanding the inflatable member within the nasal cavity such that the inflatable member abuts against a tissue of the nasal cavity;measuring a pressure exerted on the inflatable member by the tissue of the nasal cavity over a period of time to create a measured pressure curve; andanalyzing the measured pressure curve to detect rhinitis.2. A method for evaluating the efficacy of a previously performed rhinitis treatment , comprising:introducing an inflatable member into a nasal cavity of a human subject;expanding the inflatable member within the nasal cavity such that the inflatable member abuts against a tissue of the nasal cavity;measuring a pressure exerted on the inflatable member by the tissue of the nasal cavity over a period of time to create a measured pressure curve; andanalyzing the measured pressure curve to evaluate the efficacy of the previous rhinitis treatment.3. A method for predicting the efficacy of a rhinitis treatment , comprising:introducing an inflatable member into a nasal cavity of a human subject;expanding the inflatable member within the nasal cavity such that the inflatable member abuts against ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

System For Diagnosing and Identifying Genetic Features, Genetic and Congenital Syndromes And Developmental Abnormalities

Номер: US20130158437A1
Автор: Moalem Sharon
Принадлежит:

The invention is a system for diagnosing and identifying of genetic characteristics, genetic syndromes, congenital syndromes, developmental and exposure related syndromes, and veterinary breed characteristics in fetuses, children and adults, in humans and animals. The system takes a set of facial anatomical measurements of an individual target and biological relatives of the individual target, normalizes the facial anatomical measurements, and compares the normalized measurements with a database of set of anatomical features associated with a desired diagnostic data set. 1. A system for the identification and diagnosis of genetic features , genetic syndromes , congenital and developmental abnormalities of a human or animal target , the system comprising:a first data collection module, capable of obtaining facial anatomical measurements of the target;a database of data correlating facial anatomical measurements with a diagnostic data set;a second data collection module, capable of obtaining facial anatomical measurements of biological relatives of the target;a data filter module, capable of comparing the target's facial anatomical measurements with the facial anatomical measurements of the biological relatives to produce a filtered set of target facial measurements;a data processing module, capable of comparing the filtered set of target facial anatomical measurements with the database; anda reporting module, capable of providing a report of the comparison.2. The system of claim 1 , where the diagnostic data set comprises genetic characteristics.3. The system of claim 1 , where the diagnostic data set comprises genetic syndromes.4. The system of claim 1 , where the diagnostic data set comprises congenital syndromes.5. The system of claim 1 , where the diagnostic data set comprises developmental and exposure related syndromes.6. The system of claim 1 , where the diagnostic data set comprises veterinary breed characteristics.7. The system of claim 1 , further ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Robotic Exoskeleton for Limb Movement

Номер: US20130158438A1
Принадлежит: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY AT KINGSTON

This invention relates to a robotic exoskeleton comprising mechanical linkages that couple to one or more selected joints of a limb of a subject. The robotic exoskeleton may be provided with means for obtaining data respecting angular position, torque, and/or acceleration of at least one of the joints or the links of the mechanical linkages, and may be used for assessing, studying, diagnosing a deficit, and/or treating an impairment in sensorimotor function of a limb of a subject. 125-. (canceled)26. A method for assessing , studying , or assessing and studying sensorimotor function of a limb of a subject , comprising:coupling a virtual joint of a first mechanical linkage to a first selected joint of the limb of the subject;wherein an axis of the virtual joint is not located on the first mechanical linkage;wherein the first mechanical linkage is not located on or along an axis of the coupled first selected joint of the limb;wherein the first mechanical linkage includes a second joint that is not located on an axis of the first selected joint of the limb when the limb is coupled to the linkage; andwherein the first mechanical linkage includes at least two links that couple the virtual joint to the second joint of the mechanical linkage;the method further comprising:engaging the limb of the subject in a task;obtaining data relating to at least one of angular position, torque, and acceleration of at least one joint or link of the mechanical linkage, the data corresponding to at least one of angular position, torque, and acceleration of one or more joints of the limb during the task; andusing the data to assess, study, or assess and study sensorimotor function of the limb of the subject.27. The method of claim 26 , further comprising:coupling a second mechanical linkage to a second selected joint of the limb, the second mechanical linkage including links for coupling the second mechanical linkage to the second selected joint, with at least one joint having articulation ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Coil System and Method for Obtaining Volumetric Physiological Measurements

Номер: US20130165808A1
Автор: Eriksen Morten
Принадлежит: VoluSense AS

A coil device is provided having a member adapted to extend around and conform to an outer surface of a subject and a conductor adapted to extend only once around a first portion of the subject. The coil device can be positioned about the subject in order to measure a volume of the subject. When placed about the subject in the presence of a relatively homogeneous magnetic field, the conductor can generate a signal indicative of a volume of the first portion of the subject. The coil device may also include two or more conductors separately generating signals indicating volumes of two or more corresponding portions of the subject. In some cases the coil device includes associated authorization data that can limit use of the coil device. Systems and methods incorporating the coil device are also provided. 148-. (canceled)49. A system for measuring volume , the system comprising:an electromagnet configured to produce a magnetic field;a conductor configured to cover a portion of a subject for which a volumetric measurement is desired, the conductor configured to extend only once around the subject in a first direction and having a width generally perpendicular to the first direction, wherein upon placement of the conductor in the magnetic field the conductor is configured to produce a signal representing an average cross-sectional area, averaged over the width of the conductor, of the portion of the subject; anda control system configured to determine a volume of the portion of the subject based on the signal produced by the conductor.50. The system of claim 49 , wherein the magnetic field is a time-varying magnetic field.51. The system of claim 50 , wherein the magnetic field has a coefficient of variation of less than five percent throughout a spatial volume that encompasses the conductor when the conductor is placed in the magnetic field.52. The system of claim 49 , wherein the electromagnet is configured to be positioned entirely above the conductor when the ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

ORTHOTIC DEVICE SENSOR

Номер: US20130165817A1
Принадлежит:

A general-purpose force sensor, which can be used with an orthotic device, is provided utilizing both resistive and capacitive techniques for improved accuracy and reliability compared to either type of sensor alone. The system can detect internal fault conditions and continues to operate correctly despite the failure of one of the sensors. The sensor can be self-calibrating to give accurate readings despite changes in the physical properties of the sensing elements over time. 1. A sensor for measuring force , comprising:a first capacitive layer assembly having a capacitance that varies with the force applied to the sensor;a second capacitive layer assembly having a capacitance that varies with the force applied to the sensor; anda resistive layer disposed between the first capacitive layer assembly and the second capacitive layer assembly, the resistive layer having a resistance that varies with the force applied to the sensor.2. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the first capacitive layer assembly includes a first conductive layer claim 1 , a first ground layer and a first capacitive layer disposed between the first conductive layer and first ground layer claim 1 , and wherein the second capacitive layer assembly includes a second conductive layer claim 1 , a second ground layer and a second capacitive layer disposed between the second conductive layer and second ground layer.3. The sensor of claim 2 , wherein the resistive layer is adjacent to both the first conductive layer and second conductive layer.4. The sensor of claim 2 , wherein the conductive layers are made of a conductive fabric or ink.5. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the capacitive layer assemblies and resistive layer are integrally formed in a fabric sock.6. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the capacitive layer assemblies and resistive layer are integrally formed in a fabric glove.7. The sensor of claim 1 , further comprising an external surface having anti-microbial properties.8. The sensor of claim ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Devices and systems to size a luminal organ

Номер: US20130165818A1
Автор: Ghassan S. Kassab
Принадлежит: Individual

Devices and systems to size a luminal organ. At least some embodiments include a catheter comprising an outer elongate tube, an inner elongate tube disposed within the outer elongate tube, a proximal balloon attached to the outer elongate tube, a distal balloon having a first end attached to the outer elongate tube and a second end attached to the inner elongate tube, electrodes positioned on the outer elongate tube, and a pressure transducer positioned on the outer elongate tube.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Health monitoring appliance

Номер: US20130172691A1
Автор: Bao Tran
Принадлежит: Individual

A heart monitoring system for a person includes one or more wireless nodes forming a wireless network; a wearable body sensor having a wireless transceiver adapted to communicate with the one or more wireless nodes.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-MODALITY BREAST CANCER TEST SYSTEM

Номер: US20130172753A1
Автор: Angott Paul G.
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A multi-modality breast cancer test assembly () of the type for detecting the position of potential breast cancer by performing thermography and optical spectroscopy and ultrasound tests (). A contour recorder () takes and stores a contour-shape of the breast and a first contour analysis program () analyzes the contour-shape to generate and store a 3D model () of the breast having at least one testing coordinate () relative to a mass of the breast. At least one diagnostic program () initiates the diagnostic tests () at the at least one testing coordinate () and a data analysis program () analyzes the spatial interrelationship of said tests () at said testing coordinate () to detect the spatial position of a potential breast cancer within the breast. 1108606264464850. A method of detecting the position of potential cancer in a breast of a patient using a contour recorder () and a plurality of diagnostic tests ( , , ) and a computer () having a processor () and a memory () , said method comprising the steps of;taking and storing a contour-shape of the breast,{'b': 112', '114, 'analyzing said contour shape to generate and store a 3D model () of the breast having at least one testing coordinate () relative to the breast,'}{'b': 60', '62', '64', '114, 'performing a plurality of diagnostic tests (, , ) each having a different modality at the testing coordinate (), and'}{'b': 60', '62', '64', '114, 'characterized by analyzing the spatial relationship of the plurality of diagnostic tests (, , ) at the testing coordinate () to detect the spatial position of a potential breast cancer within the breast.'}212. A method as set forth in claim further comprising the steps of;{'b': 60', '62', '64', '60', '62', '64', '114, 'said performing a plurality of diagnostic tests (, , ) including performing at least one of a thermography test () and an optical spectroscopy test () and an ultrasound test () at the testing coordinate ().'}310822465054561101161201221241261285890100102104106106. ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE THICKNESS OF ORTHOTICS NEEDED TO CORRECT FOR DIFFERENCES IN LEG LENGTH

Номер: US20130172787A1
Автор: Marovets Jack L.
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The present invention is a system, method, and apparatus that relates to providing a quick measurement the difference, if any, of a person's left and right leg lengths, in order to determine the correct thickness of an orthotic insert for the left and/or right shoes in order to provide correction and alignment of a person's skeletal frame. 1. A method for providing a quick , accurate measurement the difference , if any , of a person's left and right leg lengths , in order to determine the correct thickness of an orthotic insert for the left shoe and right shoe , in order to provide a better alignment of a person's skeletal frame , the method comprised of:weighing a person's weight bearing through both their left foot, and simultaneously and independently their weight bearing through their right foot;changing the height from a neutral position between a person's left and right feet during said simultaneous and independent weight measurements, such that said weights approach a same numeric value as an indication that said person's center of gravity now bears nearly equally through both their left and right legs.2. A method for providing a quick , accurate measurement the difference , if any , of a person's left and right leg lengths , in order to determine the correct thickness of an orthotic insert for the left shoe and right shoe , in order to provide a better alignment of a person's skeletal frame , the method comprised of the following steps:step 1) placing a shim of minimum thickness under a person's left foot;step 2) said person subjectively determines if their center of gravity now bears nearly equally through both their left and right legs;step 3) record said subjective results;step 4) repeat said steps 1, 2, and 3 as many times as necessary with the next increasing thickness of shim, in order to receive subjective feedback that clearly indicates which shim makes a person feel in best alignment;step 5) placing a shim of minimum thickness under a person's right ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

METHODS FOR MEASURING BODY ORIFICE

Номер: US20130172989A1
Принадлежит: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION

A device for measuring an expanded internal orifice of a patient includes an orifice-expanding device, a pressure measuring device, and a size-measuring device. The size-measuring device measures a dimension of the orifice after it has been expanded by the orifice-expanding device. 1. A method of sizing a heart valve annulus for implant of a prosthetic heart valve , comprising:accessing a patient's heart valve annulus;placing an orifice-expanding device of a sizing apparatus into the orifice, the orifice-expanding device having a plurality of expanding portions distributed around a distal end of the sizing apparatus;radially expanding the orifice-expanding device to cause it to exert a desired outward radial pressure against the annulus and cause the annulus to expand; anddetermining a dimension of the expanded annulus while the orifice-expanding device is in the expanded annulus without using a calculation based on the pressure exerted by the orifice-expanding device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the act of determining a dimension of the expanded annulus comprises reading visual indicia on the sizing apparatus.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sizing apparatus comprising an elongated shaft connected to a proximal handle claim 2 , and the visual indicia is located on the handle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the annulus is the aortic valve annulus claim 1 , and the target physiological blood pressure is the physiological pressure experienced by the aortic valve annulus during systole.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the annulus is the aortic valve annulus claim 1 , and the target physiological blood pressure is at least 120 mmHg.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the orifice-expanding device comprises a non-cylindrical outer surface that generally corresponds to the shape of the annulus.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sizing apparatus includes a mechanical linkage between a proximal handle and the expanding portions for radially displacing the ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

MULTIPLE ORAL AND NASAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES METHOD AND KIT

Номер: US20130178763A1
Принадлежит:

The method of performing multiple oral and nasal surgical procedures in the head and neck region provides a systematic procedure for the performance of multiple operations for correcting various ear, nose, and throat conditions that cause snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the patient. The method allows the surgeon to perform multiple operating procedures in the nose, mouth, and/or throat in a single operating session, due to the use of hemostatic sheet and gel treatments in lieu of suturing and post-operative nasal hemostatic packs that preclude nasal breathing. The various surgical implement kits allow the surgeon to select the appropriate kit according to the procedure(s) to be performed. The procedure(s) is/are selected in accordance with a specific customized treatment plan that is developed by the surgeon for the individual patient, which other surgeons involved in snoring or OSA surgery can comprehend. 1. A method for developing a system for the evaluation of the severity of an obstructive sleep apnea condition , comprising the steps of:(a) assigning a first letter S to represent the sinonasal area of a person having obstructive sleep apnea;(b) assigning a first letter T to represent the tonsils of the person;(c) assigning the letter A to represent the adenoids of the person;(d) assigning a second letter T to represent the tongue of the person;(e) assigning a second letter S to represent the soft palate of the person;(f) arranging the letters of the steps (a) through (e) in order to arrive at the term STATS;(g) evaluating the sinonasal area of the person;(h) assigning a quantitative value to the sinonasal area of the person, in accordance with the results of the evaluation of step (f);(i) placing the quantitative value of the sinonasal area immediately following the first letter S in the series;(j) evaluating the tonsils of the person;(k) assigning a quantitative value to the tonsil area of the person, in accordance with the results of the ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

System and method for monitoring a retail environment using video content analysis with depth sensing

Номер: US20130182114A1
Принадлежит: Objectvideo Inc

A method and system for monitoring a retail environment by performing video content analysis based on two-dimensional image data and depth data are disclosed. Accuracy in customer actions to provide assistance, change marketing behavior, safety and theft, for example, is increase by analyzing video containing two-dimensional image data and associated depth data. Height data may be obtained from depth data to assist in object detection, object classification (e.g., detection a customer or inventory) and/or event detection.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

System and method for video content analysis using depth sensing

Номер: US20130182904A1
Принадлежит: Objectvideo Inc

A method and system for performing video content analysis based on two-dimensional image data and depth data are disclosed. Video content analysis may be performed on the two-dimensional image data, and then the depth data may be used along with the results of the video content analysis of the two-dimensional data for tracking and event detection.

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