Surgery inventions 07/06

20060162723 - Inhalation therapy device: The inventive inhalation therapy device (1) is designed in such a manner that the temperature of a liquid to be nebulized is measured and is taken into account in the form of nebuliztion schemata during the nebuliztion of the liquid....

20060162722 - Therapeutic aerosol device: A therapeutic aerosol device in which an aerosol generated by a nebulising device is supplied through a nosepiece to a patient's nostril so that the main aerosol flow supplied is able to emerge from the other nostril. The main aerosol flow is superimposed by pressure fluctuations. In order to guarantee...

20060162724 - Indicating device: An indicating device includes an indicator housing member having a first circumferential wall defining an interior surface and a substantially circumferential cavity having a longitudinal axis. An engagement member is formed on the interior surface and a viewing window is formed through the first wall. An indicator member has a...

20060162725 - Volume flow controller: A volume flow controller (1) for controlling the flow of a gas mixture of variable proportions through a conduit (3) has a valve means (5) for regulating the flow of gas through the conduit, a drive means (9) for driving the valve means, a volumetric flow meter (7), such as...

20060162726 - Apparatus for reinforcing a breathing circuit component: A breathing circuit component includes an inlet, an outlet and an enclosing wall. The enclosing wall defines a gases passageway between the inlet and the outlet. At least a region of the enclosing wall is formed from a breathable material that allows the passage of water vapour without allowing the...

20060162727 - System for automatically weaning a patient from a ventilator, and method thereof: A patient ventilator system for automatically weaning a patient from a ventilator....

20060162728 - Air assistance apparatus for computing the airflow provided by only means of pressure sensors: An apparatus (1) to assist a patient's respiration by delivering air to a patient through a mask, the mask designed to be connected to a first extremity of a tube, the apparatus including: a control unit (2) to adjust the pressure delivered by a blower (4), a first pressure sensor...

20060162729 - Ergonomic and adjustable respiratory mask assembly with headgear assembly: A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a main body and a side frame member provided on each lateral side of the main body. Each side frame member includes an integrally formed first connector portion. A headgear assembly is removably attachable to...

20060162731 - Pulmonary occlusal stent delivery catheter, loading system and methods of use: Methods, systems and devices are provided for performing lung volume reduction in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other conditions where isolation of a lung segment or reduction of lung volume is desired. The methods are minimally invasive with instruments being introduced through the mouth (endotracheally) and rely...

20060162730 - Video-assisted laryngeal mask airway devices: A laryngeal mask airway device is provided that incorporates a video sensor, such as a CCD, CMOS or NMOS imaging chip, arranged to provide an image of the laryngeal inlet or other airway structures. The video sensor is electrically coupled to a reusable processing unit that receives the signals generated...

20060157052 - Nebulizer apparatus and method: A nebulizer for efficiently and reliably delivering aerosolized fluid to an inhaling patient is disclosed. The nebulizer includes a fluid channel air inlet and fluid channel air inlet valve responsive to either a manual force external of the nebulizer, or a patient's breathing, to begin the nebulization process. Also provided...

20060157053 - Pre-metered dose magazine for dry powder inhaler: A dry powder inhaler including a housing having a mouthpiece and a delivery passageway connected to the mouthpiece, a magazine positioned within the housing and including a plurality of reservoirs for holding doses of dry powder, and wherein the magazine is movable within the housing so that the reservoirs are...

20060157054 - Two-part capsule with pre-closure for housing pharmaceutical preparations for powder inhalers: The present invention relates to capsules for housing pharmaceutical preparations for powder inhalers with increased medicinal product safety and capsules for pharmaceutical preparations for powder inhalers with improved adaption to use in powder inhalers. The capsules consist of non-water-soluble, hydrophobic plastics, which themselves do not substantially influence the pharmaceutical quality...

20060157055 - Apparatus and methods for treating sleep apnea: An apparatus and method for treating sleep apnea and/or snoring is provided. The apparatus includes an appliance sized and structured to be placed in the pharyngeal region of a human or animal and being effective in treating sleep apnea and/or snoring, for example in maintaining openness of an oropharyngeal region...

20060157056 - Heat and moisture exchange device for respiratory therapy: A heat and moisture exchange device for being selectively operated between HME mode and bypass mode comprises a rotatable valve and valve selector configured to be rotated without transferring rotational movement to tubing attached to the device....

20060157057 - Apparatus: The present invention relates to an apparatus for securing inhalation of substantially smokeless air from a smoky room, which apparatus comprises a protection (2) that is arranged over at least nose and mouth at face (4) of a user, to which protection a tightly arranged tubular body (6) is connected,...

20060157058 - Trans-fill method and system: A trans-fill method and system comprising obtaining therapeutic gas from a therapeutic gas source, compressing the therapeutic gas from the therapeutic gas source in at least two stages to create an intermediate therapeutic gas stream and a high pressure therapeutic gas stream, supplying therapeutic gas to a patient from the...

20060157059 - End lighted endotracheal tube: An endotracheal tube has a light-emitting diode or other low temperature, built-in light source forward of the cuff....

20060157060 - Intubation device: The present invention is a method of performing endotracheal intubation and a new and novel intubation device for performing the method. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the intubation device comprises an endotracheal tube having a forward open end and a rearward open end and an inner bore there...

20060157061 - Transtracheal oxygen stent: An apparatus and method for implanting a surgical apparatus including a first flange having an opening, a substantially X-shaped second flange having an opening, and a shaft having a lumen connecting the first and second flange openings. The surgical apparatus is inserted into a stoma formed in the trachea of...

20060157062 - Mouth guard retention apparatus, athletic uniform and method: An apparatus for preventing the loss or contamination of mouth guards, and an athletic uniform incorporating such an apparatus. The apparatus includes a strip of hook and loop fastener dimensioned to wrap around and secure the mouth guard, and a means for attaching the strip of hook and loop fastener...

20060157063 - Medical device for overcoming airway obstruction: A medical device for overcoming upper airway obstruction when a patient is placed in a supine position, featuring a flat rectangular support base that attaches to the support frame perpendicularly, and a variation of lower jaw supports that attach to the support frame after encircling the patient's lower jaw....

20060157064 - Apparatus, system and method for treating dry eye conditions and promoting healthy eyes: An eyewear apparatus for treating dry eye conditions featuring a pair of curved eyecups having interior cavities for providing treatment to the eyes when worn. Each interior cavity has a sidewall surface adapted to removably engage with the perimeter edge of a moisture pad which may be mounted therein to...

20060157065 - Nipple protection device: A nipple protection device (1) for breast-feeding mothers which comprises a nipple portion (3) projecting upwardly from an arched shield portion (2). The nipple portion (3) is provided with at least one drinking opening (7) at its front side. The nipple portion (3) is of generally oval cross-section and the...

20060157067 - Attenuation of environmental parameters on a gastric lumen: The attenuation or isolation of environmental parameters on a gastric lumen is described herein. Once tissue plications are formed into a gastric lumen or sleeve within a stomach, the newly formed lumen is subjected to a multitude of fluctuating stresses or pressure from food or fluids passing therethrough, from naturally-occurring...

20060157069 - Identification method and computer readable medium: A colon containing liquid, other tissues containing liquid and other tissue containing air are shown in the drawings. When boundary surfaces of liquid are extracted from the image using CT values of the respective objects and gradients thereof, a boundary surface of the liquid in the colon and boundary surfaces...

20060157066 - Phalloplasty: A method of penis lengthening including dividing the suspensory ligament down to the inferior public arch, dividing the fundiform ligaments; or dividing the first and second corpus cavernosum circumferentially. A method of widening a penis where a dermal fat graft is sutured to the exposed Bucks fascia. Post operative drug...

20060157068 - Your hunger pangs hypnotic imagery: This invention is a Quantitative Process and System for reducing body weight and keeping desired weight after loss to lead a more healthful life. It was written with the help of Divine Providence. Its paramount component is Spiritual Hypnotic Medical Imagery in which the dieter swallows exactly 25 lbs. of...

20060150969 - Medicament inhalation delivery devices and methods for using the same: A medicament delivery device for administering a medicament to a user includes a medicament reservoir and an entrance port and an exit port each disposed adjacent the reservoir. A gas chamber disposed adjacent the entrance port. The device includes a pressurizing mechanism operable to pressurize said gas chamber to at...

20060150970 - Apparatus and methods to titrate o2 content delivered to open delivery systems and mitigate fire risk: An apparatus and method for titrating the oxygen content delivered to a patient via an open delivery system and reduce fire risk. The apparatus may include a nasal cannula or face mask and an anesthesia machine having an air flowmeter. The cannula may be in fluid connection with one or...

20060150971 - Inhaler with breath actuated dose counter: A device is disclosed for dispensing a fluid supplied from an external fluid source. The device comprises a transducer adapted to receive a fluid from the fluid source, and a collapsible linkage coupling the transducer and the fluid source. The linkage has a collapsible joint inhibiting discharge of the fluid...

20060150974 - Assisted ventilation to match patient respiratory need: The apparatus provides for the determination of the instantaneous phase in the respiratory cycle, subject's average respiration rate and the provision of ventilatory assistance. A microprocessor (16) receives an airflow signal from a pressure transducer (18) coupled to a port (17) at a mask (11). The microprocessor (16) controls a...

20060150973 - Breathing assistance device: A breathing assistance device (10) for a patient, comprising: A source of respiratory pressurised gas (105), A breathing connection (120) to allow the patient to receive said gas, At least one sensor for acquiring a parameter representative of the operation of the device (10), wherein said gas source (105) is...

20060150972 - Respiration-synchronous gas supplying device: As a unit which functions to prevent variations in the respiration phases of a user, erroneous recognition due to disturbances such as vibrations of the supply unit and wind, discomfort to the user due to unnecessary supply of oxygen and wasteful supply of oxygen, there is provided a respiration-synchronizing gas...

20060150975 - Apparatus and method for the treatment of an upper airway flow limitation: An apparatus and a method for the treatment of an upper airway flow limitation, the apparatus including a means to detect an interruption in an upper airway inspiratory flow rate of the patient and further including a treatment means which treats the upper airway flow limitation on detection of the...

20060150976 - Indicating device: An indicating device for indicating the number of dosages of a substance that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes a first indicator member incrementally moveable to a plurality of positions and a second indicator member operably connected to the first indicator member. The second indicator member...

20060150977 - Respiratory assist device and method of providing respiratory assistance: A respiratory assist device (10) adapted for transport use. The device (10) including a venturi means (16), a means (36) to deliver gas to a patient's airways, and a Carbon Dioxide absorber (44) in a gas circuit (12) having at least a breathable gas mixture of fresh gas and Carbon...

20060150978 - Methods of treating respiratory disorders: Described here are methods for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing...

20060150979 - Nasal respiratory devices: Described here are methods, devices, and kits for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit...

20060150980 - Anion emission and anti-dust nose mask: The present invention relates to an anion emission and anti-dust nose mask capable of enhancing a compatibility so that it is well adapted to various sizes and types of nose based on its flexibility, and it is possible to wear without any string based on a pressure adjusting function, and...

20060150981 - Surface energy assisted fluid transport system: This document discusses, among other things, systems, devices, and methods for using surface energy to assist in fluid transport or separation. One example includes removing mucus from a subject's lungs during mechanical ventilation of the subject using a tracheal tube. At least one wicking fluid pickup port is located more...

20060150982 - Nasal ventilation interface and system: A ventilation interface and system is described which can be adapted to be connected to a source of ventilation. The ventilation interface and system includes an exhaust port positioned at a midpoint between at least two ventilation connectors. The ventilation interface system may optionally include feed tubes, y-connector, tube holder,...

20060150983 - Pressure ulcer prosthesis and method for treating and/or preventing pressure ulcers: A pressure ulcer prosthesis (10) having an elongated body (11) to support a patient's limb. The body (11) has a longitudinally extending support surface (13) that is arcuate and concave in transverse cross section. A distal end (12) having a surface (18) extends away from the surface (13) so as...

20060150985 - Pediatric assistance device: A pediatric assistance device useful in enabling a pediatric patient to participate in developmental and social stimulus during medical interventions....

20060150984 - Surgical head fixation and positioning system: A surgical head fixation and positioning system includes a helmet member positionable about the head of the patient and selectively conformable to the head of the patient to provide a snug fit. The system can maintain the head in position during surgery, and also allow repositioning during surgery as may...

20060150986 - System and method for hyoidplasty: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A conformable implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the...

20060150987 - Operating room draping system and method for using the same: Disposable operating room draping systems are disclosed. Methods of using disposable operating room draping systems are also disclosed....

20060150989 - Method of diagnosing, treating and educating individuals with and/or about depression: The present invention relates to methods of correcting misconceptions in the DSM, which can affect improved diagnosis and testing for depression, resulting in better patient satisfaction and global improvement. Also provided are methods comprising administering various medications to produce a “pseudo-placebo” effect in depression, which can guide in selecting a...

20060150988 - Method of transdermal and transmucosal absorption of carbon dioxide and cosmetic method and therapeutic method: The present invention provides a method whereby cosmetic and therapeutic effects from carbon dioxide absorbed transdermally and transmucosally can be easily and strongly obtained. In this method, treatment to increase the amount of transdermal and transmucosal absorption of carbon dioxide is applied before or during carbon dioxide administration. Specifically, treatment...

20060150990 - Equipment for the detection of surgical products: The invention relates to a piece of equipment (1) that is used to detect detectable surgical products and, in particular, to detect electronically-detectable elements (EDE). The inventive equipment is of the type which uses an exploration unit (3) and a control unit (4), said exploration unit comprising means of emitting...

20060144395 - Respirator humidifier: An improved, pumpless respirator (ventilator) humidifier is provided with a water refilling device (1, 2) and with an electrically heated evaporator (5). The evaporator (5) has a tubular housing, which is filled with a porous sintered material. A front side of the housing is in liquid connection with the automatic...

20060144396 - Portable ventilator system: A portable ventilator uses a Roots-type blower as a compressor to reduce both the size and power consumption of the ventilator. Various functional aspects of the ventilator are delegated to multiple subassemblies having dedicated controllers and software that interact with a ventilator processor to provide user interface functions, exhalation control...

20060144397 - Ventilator breath display and graphic user interface: The invention is directed to a ventilation control system for controlling the ventilation of a patient. The ventilation control system utilizes a user-friendly user interface for the display of patient data and ventilator status. The user interface includes a graphic representation of a breath cycle that displays the breath cycle...

20060144398 - Respiratory devices: Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from...

20060144399 - Condensation reduction and management systems in a gas flow delivery system: Condensation management techniques for a gas flow delivery system. The techniques include providing a radiant barrier associated with patient circuit and/or a patient interface, providing a water trap and/or an absorbent insert in the patient interface device, or a combination of these techniques. The radiant barrier prevents condensation from forming...

20060144400 - Carrying device for a respirator product: A carrying device for a respirator product shall be improved such as to ensure the greatest possible mobility for the carrier. To accomplish this object, shoulder supports (2, 3) made of a solid material are provided at the carrying belt....

20060144402 - Flow diverter for controlling the pressure and flow rate in cpap device: A flow diverter valve is used in controlling the pressure and/or flow rate of a breathable gas supplied to the airways of a patient by a breathable gas flow generator supply apparatus during, for example, ventilatory assistance treatments such as non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure...

20060144401 - Pressure reducing device: A pressure reducing valve for nasal supplying of a flow of air to a patient. The valve comprises a hollowed tubular member (1) comprising a high pressure air inlet end part (3), a low pressure air outlet end part (4) opposite to said inlet end part (3), and an intermediate...

20060144403 - Facemask with filtering closure: There is provided a protective media and a method of manufacturing the same. In one aspect, the protective media includes a porous dielectric carrier, an active agent incorporated in the porous dielectric carrier, and an electrostatic charge across at least a portion of the porous dielectric carrier. This innovative media...

20060144404 - Respiratory mask: A respiratory mask with a display of graphics and/or text visible on a surface thereof. The display may provide an incentive for people to wear the mask, aid in the identification of the person wearing the mask, or reduce intimidation of children at the doctor's office, among other advantages. The...

20060144405 - Connector for a respiratory mask and a respiratory mask: A connector includes a mask end for connecting with the interior of a respiratory mask, a supply conduit end, and a gas washout vent passage having an inlet adjacent to, or forming part of, the mask end in fluid communication with the interior of the respiratory mask and an outlet...

20060144406 - Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and methods: The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or a copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallopian tube by a lumen-traversing region of the resilient...

20060144407 - Magnetic navigation manipulation apparatus: The inventive apparatus may be inserted into a guiding catheter or other thru-lumen catheters and tubing to assist in navigating and placing the distal end of the guiding catheter or other thru-lumen catheters and tubing at a target location within a patient, by utilizing an externally applied magnetic field to...

20060144408 - Micro-catheter device and method of using same: The micro-catheter has regions of different flexibility along its length, and has a magnetic element responsive to an applied magnetic field disposed in the distal end. The magnetic field may be applied with at least one stationary or at least one moveable magnet external to the subject body. The distal...