Surgery inventions 09/06

20060207591 - Aerosol generating means for inhalation therapy devices: The invention describes an aerosol generator for inhalation therapy devices, in which an oscillatable assembly, consisting of at least a membrane and an oscillation generator, is mounted in an encapsulating means such that at least the membrane is exposed for the supply of liquid and the generation of an aerosol,...

20060207592 - System and method of active neuro-protection for detecting and arresting traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury: A system and method of active neuro-protection for detecting and arresting injury to an individual is provided. The system includes a sensing means for sensing the occurrence of a predetermined event within an environment and for operatively transmitting an event indicating signal. The system also includes a controller operatively in...

20060207593 - Anesthesia system with an anesthetic evaporator: An anesthesia system with an anesthetic evaporator can be operated even in case of a defect, particularly in case of a power outage. The anesthetic evaporator (10) and a valve arranged upstream of the anesthetic evaporator (10) are provided, whereby the gas flow through the valve (8) is conveyed completely...

20060207594 - Method and apparatus for delivery of inhaled nitric oxide to spontaneous-breathing and mechanically-ventilated patients with intermittent dosing: A device and method is disclosed for delivering NO to a patient. The device utilizes a single controller that controls two separate flow controllers to deliver an oxygen-containing gas and a NO-containing gas to the patient to provide NO-containing gas at a flow profile that is proportional or quasi-proportional to...

20060207595 - Internal pressure controller of chamber and internal pressure subject -to- control type chamber: A gas supply facility includes a plurality of pressure type flow controllers connected in parallel, and a first controller to control operation of the plurality of pressure type flow controllers so as to supply a desired gas exhausted by a vacuum pump to a chamber while controlling its flow rate,...

20060207597 - Adjustable bite block for respirator: A respiration device includes an adjustable nasal feed path and a bite block that is configured to be coupled to the mouth of a patient. The respiration device includes a mouth piece optionally having an internal one-way valve. The mouth piece is attached to a pair of nasal conduits that...

20060207596 - Device and method for delivery of combination nasal medication: The present invention relates to dual nasal spray applicator devices and systems for administration of two nasal compositions in one spray or aerosol dose without mixing of the compositions prior to administration and methods of treatment using these devices and systems. The devices allow incompatible drug or other compositions to...

20060207598 - Internal nasal dilator with porous compound delivery material: An internal nasal dilator and compound delivery apparatus preferably includes a U-shaped clip having septum engaging pads, and first and second nostril expanders, wherein the pads engage the septum along planar surfaces, each of the expanders include a conforming outer-nostril wall engaging element and a flexible arm interconnecting the engaging...

20060207599 - Interface with rolling diaphragm: A patient interface gas delivery mask having a rolling diaphragm that connects a seal member forming a cushion which contacts the patient's face with a mask shell or that connects a conduit coupling member with the mask shell. The rolling diaphragm of the present invention allows the cushion to self...

20060207600 - Face mask strap system: A strap system is useable with an anesthesia/respiratory face mask having an axially extending gas port connector and a gasket member. The gas port connector has a first diameter, and the gasket member is engageable with and conformable to a face of a patient. The strap system includes a strap...

20060207601 - Airway device: An airway device for human or animal use comprising an airway tube having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of which is surrounded by a laryngeal cuff, wherein the cuff is non-inflatable and is pre-formed in a shape such that a face region of the cuff...

20060207604 - Intubation device and method of use: The present invention is a method of performing endotracheal intubation and a new and novel intubation device for performing the method. In an exemplary 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...

20060207602 - Mucus slurping endotracheal tube: An endotracheal tube assembly (10) is disclosed which suctions away bacteria multiplying mucus before such mucus can accumulate on the inside walls of the endotracheal tube (14). In the preferred embodiment, one or more suctioning tubes (20, 21) are formed into the walls of an endotracheal tube so that they...

20060207605 - Suction catheter assembly: A respiratory suction catheter assembly includes a manifold supporting a rotatable swivel member for engagement with an endotracheal tube, and a seal support body disposed on a boss of the manifold opposite the part supporting the swivel for supporting a catheter tube seal and a porous filter for filtering air...

20060207603 - Ventilator attachment for tracheal t-tubes: An apparatus for use with a tracheal T-tube having transversely extending first and second passages that communicate with each other. The apparatus has a body with a generally tubular shape and a channel extending between distal and proximal ends. The body has cylindrical inner and outer walls that define a...

20060207606 - Method for adjusting tissue anchors: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible and/or hyoid bone. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the...

20060207608 - System and method for percutaneous glossoplasty: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible and/or hyoid bone. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the...

20060207607 - System and method for percutaneous palate remodeling: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible and/or hyoid bone. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the...

20060207609 - Covering for an aseptic treatment site: A covering for an aseptic treatment site is disclosed. An exemplary covering includes a substrate defining an aperture which permits selective access to an aseptic treatment site on a patient; and a transparent cover is borne by the substrate and which is removably affixed in substantially aseptic covering relation relative...

20060207610 - Reusable customizable breathing apparatus mouthpiece with bitewings: A customizable and reusable mouthpiece for scuba-diving and snorkeling use having a passageway-forming front member extending from a proximal in-mouth end to a distal outside end and a U-shaped formable back member. The back member provides an insert portion located in the bitewing section configured to provide custom moldability at...

20060207611 - Reusable customizable breathing apparatus mouthpiece with bitewings: A customizable and reusable mouthpiece for diving use having a passageway-forming front member extending from a proximal in-mouth end to a distal outside end and a U-shaped formable back member is described. The back member provides a hollow cavity portion located in the bitewing section that may be partially filled...

20060207612 - Tissue anchoring system for percutaneous glossoplasty: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible and/or hyoid bone. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the...

20060207613 - Device for preventing finger sucking, particularly for babies: It includes an annular body (2), designed for placing around the baby's wrist (3), and presenting a thickness (G) in radial direction sufficient to stop the movement of the hand towards the mouth due to the outer surface of said annular body (2) coming into contact with the baby's face...

20060201499 - Inhalation device: An inhalation device comprising a control and an air pump connected to the control, the air pump being controlled by the control such that it supplies an inhalation flow, or inhalation volume or both according to a predetermined time course to a nebulizer connected to the air pump....

20060201500 - Nebulizing drug delivery device for ventilator: The present invention provides a drug delivery device having a housing that includes a ventilator interface module and a base module removeably coupled to the ventilator interface module. An aerosol generator is disposed in the base module to nebulize a drug solution provided in the housing. The ventilator interface module...

20060201501 - Nebulizing drug delivery device with interlock detection and temperature protection: The present invention provides a nebulizing device with a housing that includes a mouthpiece module., an intermediate module, and a base module. An aerosol generator is in communication with a fluid. A barrier is disposed between the fluid and a drug solution provided within the housing. A signal transmitter and...

20060201502 - Nebulizing drug delivery device with increased flow rate: The present invention provides a nebulizing drug delivery system for delivering an aerosolized drug to a user having various features to increase the capacity of the drug delivery device. The drug delivery system includes a heater to increase the viscosity of the drug, a double aerosolizing system to double the...

20060201503 - Bymixer apparatus and method for fast-response, adjustable measurement of mixed gas fractions in ventilation circuits: A bymixer device and method which provides fast-response, accurate measurements of mixed inspired and/or expired gas fractions in open or closed ventilation circuits and/or in circle circuits used in anesthesia and/or critical care. The bymixer device may include a main flow channel and a bypass flow channel. The bypass flow...

20060201504 - High-flow oxygen delivery system and methods of use thereof: A device and method of its use for the treatment or prevention of an acute ischemic condition by administering high concentrations of oxygen or an oxygen- containing gas at normobaric pressure and a flow rate of 10 L/min or greater....

20060201506 - Apparatus for delivery of humidified gases therapy, associated methods and analysis tools: Apparatus for delivery of humidified gases therapy includes a humidifier. A recorder records. An output interface allows for outputting of the recorded data. The recorder may also record data indicative of patient compliance with the humidified gases therapy. The apparatus may determine patient compliance from sensed delivered flow. Recorded humidity...

20060201505 - Ventilatory stabilization technology: A system for reducing central sleep apnea (CSA) is described in which certain methods of increasing a patient's rebreathing during periods of the sleep cycle are used. By increasing rebreathing during periods of overbreathing, the over-oxygenation which typically results from the overbreathing period can be reduced, thus reducing the compensating...

20060201507 - Stand-alone circle circuit with co2 absorption and sensitive spirometry for measurement of pulmonary uptake: A system and method for determining the volume of oxygen taken up by the lungs of a human or veterinary patient. A closed ventilation circuit is connected to a spirometric device, which contains a quantity of oxygen. As oxygen is taken up by the patient, an equivalent volume of oxygen...

20060201508 - Self contained breathing apparatus combined duration factor for breathing systems: The present claim enables a breathing system to be assessed with a minimum of attention or experience regardless of type of breathing system. This is achieved by creating an electronic control system for the breathing system which converts all available parameters which affect the ongoing use of the breathing system...

20060201509 - Self contained breathing apparatus modular control system: The claim over prior art is for an approach to an electronically controlled or electronically monitored breathing system that represents an improvement in electrical reliability, manufacturing cost and efficiency, user maintenance, system reliability, user cost and maintenance. These improvements are accomplished by placing the major electronic, mechanical and electromechanical control...

20060201510 - Presentation arrangement for an oxygen mask or a pull flag: A presentation arrangement for presenting an oxygen mask or pull flag including an inflatable lever wherein for presenting the oxygen mask or pull flag at a preset first location, the inflatable lever is inflated such that the oxygen mask or pull flag is located at the first location....

20060201511 - Biohazard mask suitable for civilians: A biohazard mask for civilian use comprises bidirectional HEPA filtering to protect both personal and public health during an outbreak. Several measures are taken to maximize comfort and wearability, such as comfort-fit through a gel seal, anti-fogging protection through separation of the eye volume from the mouth-nose volume and through...

20060201512 - Nasal cannula: A nasal cannula 1 for inclusion in medical apparatus that delivers a breathable gas mixture of helium and oxygen to a patient comprises a length 12 of high pressure narrow bore tubing having a proximal end region for connection to a high pressure source, a cylinder 2, of the breathable...

20060201513 - Flat-foldable face-mask and process of making same: Flat-folded personal respiratory device or a face-mask with a first portion and a second portion (31), connecting with each other along at least one common edge, flat-foldable along the common edge(s), a securing mean (32) responsive to the breathing cycle thereby forming an effective respiratory seal as the wearer inhale...

20060201514 - Mask system: A mask system for treating sleep disordered breathing, comprising headgear, a shell/cushion including a channel adjacent a front aperture, a frame, an elbow including at least one undercut on a proximal end, a retaining ring including a rear flange adapted to be retainably insertable in the channel of the shell/cushion,...

20060201515 - Full-face mask and mask cushion therefor: A full-face cushion (30B) comprises a substantially triangularly shaped frame (32) from which extends a membrane (34). The frame (32) has a scalloped edge (36) by which the cushion (30B) is affixed to a mask body (46) to form a full-face mask (60B). The membrane (34) has an aperture (38)...

20060201516 - Laryngeal mask and a method manufacturing same: The invention relates to a laryngeal mask (1) comprising at least one airway tube (2) and a mask portion (3), which mask portion (3) comprises a top face (4) and a bottom face (5), said bottom face (5) comprising a lumen (6) that communicates with the tube (2) interior (7),...

20060201517 - Low deadspace airway adapter: An airway adapter suitable for use with patients having low tidal volumes, e.g., neonates, which minimizes deadspace in the airway and promotes smooth flow of gases through the adapter. The adapter includes a first portion adapted to couple to a tubular adapter, such as an endotracheal tube adapter, and a...

20060201518 - Sleeping apparatus and related methods: Described are sleeping apparatus and related methods that involve a motion-limiting member, a therapeutic device, or both, positioned at the lumbar spine....

20060201520 - Multifunctional mouthpiece system: A mouthpiece system includes a bite area shaped to fit a general curved pattern of a user's dentition. The bite area has an occlusal area arranged to contact the user's dentition when inserted into a user's mouth. The occlusal area includes a palatal edge on a side proximate the user's...

20060201519 - System for adjustable tissue anchors: Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible and/or hyoid bone. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the...

20060201521 - Surgical drape adapted for use with radiological equipment: A surgical drape provides a volume to accommodate radiological equipment such as a C-arm x-ray device without pulling the bottom of the drape up which could otherwise interrupt the sterile field. In one preferred embodiment, the space is created with pleated or gathered section, which receives the equipment as it...

20060201522 - Method for lowering blood glucose levels, method of treating diabetes, and method of prevention of diabetes: A belt-shaped compression strip 1 is fitted around a tightened area near the proximal end of an arm or a leg of a user and is fastened round the area. In this way, a compression pressure of on the order of 150 mmHg is applied to the tightened area to...

20060196500 - Closure-cap and container as a two-chamber cartridge for nebulisers for producing aerosols and active substance formulations, suitable for storage: The invention relates to an apparatus comprising a closure-cap and a container in the form of a two-chamber cartridge in which an active ingredient and a solvent can be stored separately until the apparatus is used in a nebuliser, as well as an active substance concentrate in which the active-substance...

20060196499 - Scuba diver surface location, navigational and communication device and method: A multi-functional, multi-mode diver communication device provides surface communication and continuous GPS tracking between divers and a dive boat. The disclosed invention facilitates the retrieval of a dive boat that has accidentally left divers behind. Divers in distress are provided with means to activate Personal Locator Beacons and Emergency Position...

20060196501 - Systems and methods for mixing and sparging solutions and/or suspensions: A system for mixing a liquid solution or suspension includes a collapsible container having an interior surface bounding a compartment, the compartment being adapted to hold a liquid solution or suspension. A mixer is enclosed within the compartment of the container. A shaft has a first end connected to the...

20060196502 - Oxygen deprivation system: A simulated altitude training system for providing deleted oxygen gas at variable levels for a range of users each user has a predetermined plan and has an individual identifier. The system automatically delivers the correct oxygen level according to the prescribed individual plan. Also provided are alternative embodiments for providing...

20060196503 - Protective shield, and protective equipment including such a shield and a storage box: A protective shield (1) for protecting the eyes against smoke, the shield being adapted to be placed over the upper portion of the face of a user around the eyes. The shield (1) includes locking means (2) adapted to fix the shield in temporary manner on a face mask (3)...

20060196504 - Medicament dispenser: There is provided a medicament dispenser for containing plural elongate form medicament carriers, each having multiple distinct medicament dose portions carried thereby, the dispenser having a housing of generally non-circular form, and within said housing a dispensing mechanism for dispensing the distinct medicament dose portions carried by each of said...

20060196506 - Method and apparatus for dispensing powdered materials: A method and apparatus for dispensing powdered material provides for processing a volume of powdered material to be dispensed so that density of the processed material is modified to substantially uniform density, and further for distributing multiple dosages of the powdered material in a time-efficient, precise manner....

20060196505 - Portable field anesthesia machine and control therefore: A portable anesthetic machine or device is comprises a chassis having a cradle which removably receives a vaporizer. The device also includes a control panel and a carrying/support member. The control panel and support member are pivotal relative to each other to selectively change the machine from a carrying configuration...

20060196507 - Breath monitoring device and method: The invention provides a breath monitoring device comprising means to record a first breathing state of a user, and means to detect a deviation from the recorded breathing state in a subsequent use of the device by a user. The invention further provides a method of monitoring breaths, the method...

20060196508 - Breathing assistance device, and method of regulation: This invention relates to, according to a first aspect, a breathing assistance device consisting of a turbine to generate a flow of pressurised respiratory gas, a duct to carry the pressurised gas to a patient, means of controlling the gas pressure capable of elaborating a pressure setting for the turbine,...

20060196510 - Patient oxygen delivery mask: A mask for delivery of oxygen to a patient, the mask comprising a body having a peripheral portion, when in use to sit comfortably on a patient's face, a central portion, and bridge portions extending between the central portion and the peripheral portion and integral therewith, the central portion having...

20060196509 - Respiratory mask having gas washout vent & gas washout vent assembly for a respiratory mask: The present invention provides a vent assembly suitable for use with a respiratory mask of the type used in CPAP treatment. In one embodiment the vent is made of a thin air permeable membrane. Generally, the membrane is thinner than 0.5 mm. The membrane can be made of a hydrophobic...

20060196511 - Headgear for noninvasive ventilation interface: The present invention is a headgear for noninvasive ventilation interface made up of a nasal cannula including cannula tubing having a given outside diameter, and a headgear yoke with ends including tubing retainers. The yoke is adapted to extend transversely over a wearer's head. The tubing retainers are C-shaped projections...

20060196512 - Dental device: A fastener suitable for connecting two parts of a dental splint together in a prearranged or predetermined spatial relationship to treat a person suffering from a sleep disorder is described. In one form the fastener comprises a base member and a cover member arranged to define a cavity therebetween. A...

20060196500 - Closure-cap and container as a two-chamber cartridge for nebulisers for producing aerosols and active substance formulations, suitable for storage: The invention relates to an apparatus comprising a closure-cap and a container in the form of a two-chamber cartridge in which an active ingredient and a solvent can be stored separately until the apparatus is used in a nebuliser, as well as an active substance concentrate in which the active-substance...

20060196499 - Scuba diver surface location, navigational and communication device and method: A multi-functional, multi-mode diver communication device provides surface communication and continuous GPS tracking between divers and a dive boat. The disclosed invention facilitates the retrieval of a dive boat that has accidentally left divers behind. Divers in distress are provided with means to activate Personal Locator Beacons and Emergency Position...

20060196501 - Systems and methods for mixing and sparging solutions and/or suspensions: A system for mixing a liquid solution or suspension includes a collapsible container having an interior surface bounding a compartment, the compartment being adapted to hold a liquid solution or suspension. A mixer is enclosed within the compartment of the container. A shaft has a first end connected to the...

20060196502 - Oxygen deprivation system: A simulated altitude training system for providing deleted oxygen gas at variable levels for a range of users each user has a predetermined plan and has an individual identifier. The system automatically delivers the correct oxygen level according to the prescribed individual plan. Also provided are alternative embodiments for providing...

20060196503 - Protective shield, and protective equipment including such a shield and a storage box: A protective shield (1) for protecting the eyes against smoke, the shield being adapted to be placed over the upper portion of the face of a user around the eyes. The shield (1) includes locking means (2) adapted to fix the shield in temporary manner on a face mask (3)...

20060196504 - Medicament dispenser: There is provided a medicament dispenser for containing plural elongate form medicament carriers, each having multiple distinct medicament dose portions carried thereby, the dispenser having a housing of generally non-circular form, and within said housing a dispensing mechanism for dispensing the distinct medicament dose portions carried by each of said...

20060196506 - Method and apparatus for dispensing powdered materials: A method and apparatus for dispensing powdered material provides for processing a volume of powdered material to be dispensed so that density of the processed material is modified to substantially uniform density, and further for distributing multiple dosages of the powdered material in a time-efficient, precise manner....

20060196505 - Portable field anesthesia machine and control therefore: A portable anesthetic machine or device is comprises a chassis having a cradle which removably receives a vaporizer. The device also includes a control panel and a carrying/support member. The control panel and support member are pivotal relative to each other to selectively change the machine from a carrying configuration...

20060196507 - Breath monitoring device and method: The invention provides a breath monitoring device comprising means to record a first breathing state of a user, and means to detect a deviation from the recorded breathing state in a subsequent use of the device by a user. The invention further provides a method of monitoring breaths, the method...

20060196508 - Breathing assistance device, and method of regulation: This invention relates to, according to a first aspect, a breathing assistance device consisting of a turbine to generate a flow of pressurised respiratory gas, a duct to carry the pressurised gas to a patient, means of controlling the gas pressure capable of elaborating a pressure setting for the turbine,...

20060196510 - Patient oxygen delivery mask: A mask for delivery of oxygen to a patient, the mask comprising a body having a peripheral portion, when in use to sit comfortably on a patient's face, a central portion, and bridge portions extending between the central portion and the peripheral portion and integral therewith, the central portion having...

20060196509 - Respiratory mask having gas washout vent & gas washout vent assembly for a respiratory mask: The present invention provides a vent assembly suitable for use with a respiratory mask of the type used in CPAP treatment. In one embodiment the vent is made of a thin air permeable membrane. Generally, the membrane is thinner than 0.5 mm. The membrane can be made of a hydrophobic...

20060196511 - Headgear for noninvasive ventilation interface: The present invention is a headgear for noninvasive ventilation interface made up of a nasal cannula including cannula tubing having a given outside diameter, and a headgear yoke with ends including tubing retainers. The yoke is adapted to extend transversely over a wearer's head. The tubing retainers are C-shaped projections...

20060196512 - Dental device: A fastener suitable for connecting two parts of a dental splint together in a prearranged or predetermined spatial relationship to treat a person suffering from a sleep disorder is described. In one form the fastener comprises a base member and a cover member arranged to define a cavity therebetween. A...