Surgery inventions 03/08

20080072895 - Device and method for creating aerosols for drug delivery: A drug delivery device and method is disclosed which produces aerosolized particles of pharmaceutically active drug for delivery to a patient by inhalation. The device is comprised of a liquid feeding source such as a channel to which formulation is added at one end and expelled through an exit opening.... Agent: Bozicevic, Field & Francis LLP

20080072896 - Multi-level user interface for a breathing assistance system: A ventilator system includes a ventilator configured for ventilating a patient based on a plurality of ventilation parameters, and a multi-level graphic user interface (GUI) coupled to the ventilator. The multi-level GUI may be configured to display a view menu allowing a user to select from multiple different views providing... Agent: CovidienIPCounsel

20080072897 - Pivoting snorkels: Methods are disclosed for providing a snorkel with a pivotal joint that is arranged to permit a pivoting lower portion of the snorkel to pivot around an axis that is at a significant angle to the longitudinal alignment of at least one portion of the upper portion of the snorkel... Agent: Peter T. Mccarthy

20080072898 - Blister assembly for inhalation device: A blister pack for an inhaler, the blister pack comprising a blister support (10) with a plurality of blisters (11), each blister (11) being hermetically sealed by a closure layer (20), the blister support (10) being in the form of an elongate strip, the blisters (11) being disposed one after... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20080072899 - System and method for delivering medications: Systems and methods for delivering medication to patients are disclosed. The system includes an infuser including a membrane. The infuser entrains a fluid from a first side of a membrane and a medication into a gas on a second side of the membrane to form a medicated humidified gas. A... Agent: Ratnerprestia

20080072900 - Breathable gas apparatus with humidifier: A flow generator and humidifier construction is described, including a flow generator construction adapted to reduce noise output compared to known flow generators of comparable size. The flow generator includes a chassis forming first and second muffler volumes and a venturi-shaped connection portion, and a metal/polymer composite material blower enclosure... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20080072901 - Ventilation method and control of a ventilator based on same: The invention provides an improved ventilation method and method for controlling a ventilator apparatus in accordance with same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of controlling a ventilator apparatus comprising the steps of placing a ventilator in a mode capable of adjusting airway pressure (P) and time... Agent: Vorys Sater Seymour Pease

20080072902 - Preset breath delivery therapies for a breathing assistance system: A ventilator system may include a ventilator and a graphic user interface (GUI) module. The GUI module may display a user interface for configuring a plurality of preset breath delivery therapies for providing ventilation assistance to a patient, and for selecting one of the plurality of preset breath delivery therapies... Agent: CovidienIPCounsel

20080072904 - Device with a respirator and a humidifier: A device with a respirator (1) and with a humidifier (11) for breathing gas. Breathing gas humidification is adapted to the different operating states of the respirator (1). A connection (13) is provided for bidirectional data transmission between the control and operating unit (8) of the respirator (1) and the... Agent: Mcglew & Tuttle, PC

20080072903 - High flow respirator circuit: A respiratory breathing circuit prevents heat loss and condensation in a flow of humidified air through a conduit from a humidification system to a patient interface, such as a nasal cannula. The circuit directly impedes heat loss or insulates the flow of a humidified gas therein, and provides a heating... Agent: Baker & Hostetler LLP

20080072905 - Carbon dioxide-sensing airway products and technique for using the same: An airway device is provided that may track the flow of respiratory gases through the device with sensing elements at a plurality of locations along the gas flow path of the device. Such a device may be useful for assessing a variety of clinical states, for adjusting patient ventilator settings,... Agent: CovidienIPCounsel - Respiratory & Monitoring Solutions

20080072906 - Pulse oximeter based techniques for controlling anesthesia levels and ventilation levels in subjects: Medical devices and techniques derive breath rate, breath distention, and pulse distention measurements of a subject from a pulse oximeter system coupled to the subject. These parameters together with the conventional physiologic parameters obtained from a pulse oximeter system can be used to assist in controlling the ventilation levels and... Agent: Blynn L. Shideler The Blk Law Group

20080072907 - Oxygen conserver design for general aviation: The invention is multi-port oxygen conserver design, particularly suited for general aviation applications. The novel conserver provides separate bolus control capability for multiple users from a common oxygen supply. Thus a mix of gas usage reduction modes can be employed depending on whether the user is a pilot or passenger,... Agent: Mark Rodgers

20080072908 - Breathing mask arrangement as well as an application device and a forehead support device for same: A forehead support device for a breathing mask includes a forehead support portion adapted to contact a forehead region of a user, a conduit element adapted to couple a respiratory gas conduit to the breathing mask, and a coupling structure provided between the forehead support portion and the conduit element... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20080072909 - Adjustable patient interface for a breathing assistance system: An adjustable patient interface for a breathing assistance system may include a shell portion and a cushion portion. The shell portion may include one or more shell connection portions. The cushion portion may include a face contacting portion configured to contact a patient's face, and an adjustment portion including one... Agent: CovidienIPCounsel

20080072910 - Ball joint for a mask apparatus for use in a breathing assistance system: A mask apparatus for use in a breathing assistance system may include a ball joint at least partially defined by a housing, a ball member, and a mounting system. The housing may be configured to support a cushion configured to provide a seal against a patient's face. The housing may... Agent: CovidienIPCounsel

20080072911 - Tracheostomy tube and technique for using the same: A molded tracheostomy tube may provide enhanced comfort for a patient. A unitary molded coating over areas of the tracheostomy tube that come into contact with the patient's skin may prevent irritation. Further, the overmolding manufacturing process may allow the tracheostomy tube assembly to incorporate features that allow for greater... Agent: CovidienIPCounsel - Respiratory & Monitoring Solutions

20080072912 - Tracheostomy appliances and methods for the treatment of sleep apnea syndromes: Small tracheostomy appliances for use in treating Sleep Apnea Syndrome. The appliances are inserted in a tracheotomy incision, low on a patient's neck to equalize intra-tracheal pressure with ambient pressure under certain conditions to prevent undesirable increases in blood CO2 that could otherwise cause arousals from sleep.... Agent: Howson And Howson

20080072913 - Carbon dioxide-sensing airway products and technique for using the same: An airway device is provided that may track the flow of respiratory gases through the device with sensing elements at a plurality of locations along the gas flow path of the device. Such a device may be useful for assessing a variety of clinical states, for adjusting patient ventilator settings,... Agent: CovidienIPCounsel - Respiratory & Monitoring Solutions

20080072914 - Bronchial isolation devices for placement in short lumens: Methods and devices are adapted for regulating fluid flow to and from a region of a patient's lung, such as to achieve a desired fluid flow dynamic to a lung region during respiration and/or to induce collapse in one or more lung regions. Pursuant to an exemplary procedure, an identified... Agent: Fish & Richardson, PC

20080072915 - Device for treating nighttime breathing problems: Device for treating breathing problems, comprising a shaped part fitting onto the teeth of the lower jaw, a shaped part fitting onto the teeth of the upper jaw, and adjustable connecting means between the upper and lower shaped part for forward/backward and upward/downward adjustment of the upper shaped part relative... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20080072916 - Device for preventing leakage from the mouth: The present invention relates to a device for avoiding leakage from the mouth when nasally supplying a respiratory gas on a pressure level lying above ambient pressure. The device comprises a base body made from an elastomeric material and comprises an inner edge portion and an outer ring edge portion,... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20080066740 - Animal treatment enclosure: An animal treatment enclosure which defines an enclosed space in which a species of animal has a location and which receives a fine mist entrained in a flow of gas which flowably engages a part of the species of animal.... Agent: Cr Miles, P.C. Craig R. Miles

20080066739 - Methods and systems of delivering medication via inhalation: Systems and methods for delivery of a drug to the respiratory system of a patient where the drug is supplied at a positive pressure relative to atmospheric pressure are provided. In particular, the drugs are delivered to the respiratory system of a patient who is capable of unassisted breathing. With... Agent: Thomas, Kayden, Horstemeyer & Risley, LLP

20080066741 - Methods and systems of delivering medication via inhalation: Systems and methods for delivery of a drug to the respiratory system of a patient are provided, where the drug is supplied in purified air at a positive pressure relative to atmospheric pressure. With the systems and methods of the present disclosure, medication available in a variety of forms is... Agent: Thomas, Kayden, Horstemeyer & Risley, LLP

20080066742 - Inhaler device counter: Inhaler device counter (20) for displaying the number of remaining doses in an inhaler device (10). The counter (20) comprises a counter mechanism and a display arrangement (60), wherein the display arrangement (60) is of pointer-gauge type with a static display section (90) provided as an integrated part of a... Agent: Fish & Richardson P.C.

20080066743 - Aerosol medication delivery apparatus with narrow orifice: An aerosol medication delivery apparatus includes a holding chamber having an input end and an output end and defining an interior space. The output end comprises an orifice having a cross-sectional area of less than about 60 mm2. In one preferred embodiment, the orifice has a circular cross-section. Preferably, the... Agent: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

20080066744 - Process for producing metered dose inhaler formulations: Disclosed are methods of introducing a suspension or solution of a medicament, preferably mometasone furoate anhydrous, into a metered dose inhaler container, said container having a valve attached thereto, said method comprising the steps of introducing mometasone furoate anhydrous, a surfactant and a chlorofluorocarbon free propellant into a vessel that... Agent: Schering-plough Corporation Patent Department (k-6-1, 1990)

20080066745 - Gas exhaust system for a mask apparatus for use in a breathing assistance system: A gas exhaust system for a mask apparatus for use in a breathing assistance system may include a housing for supporting a cushion configured to provide a seal against a patient's face, the housing defining a housing opening, and a ball member secured in the housing opening such that the... Agent: CovidienIPCounsel

20080066746 - Method and device for placing an endotracheal tube: Device and method for inserting an endotracheal tube or for replacing an endotracheal tube that already exists in the trachea with a new endotracheal tube. The device comprises a tubular structure effective for providing ventilation to the patient during replacement of the endotracheal tube. A stylet is provided having a... Agent: Mark F. Smith

20080066747 - Nebulizer mouthpiece support stand: A portable stand for supporting or holding a nebulizer mouthpiece.... Agent: P. Jeff Martin Of The Mcgougan Law Firm, LLC Suite 200

20080066748 - Breathing gas supply visual broadcast apparatus and method: Methods and apparatus for monitoring a condition of a breathing gas supply by illuminating optically distinct regions that are visible to a user, and by others in a common group, are provided. The breathing gas supply apparatus includes a sensor, processing circuitry, memory, a power supply, and a flexible light... Agent: Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.

20080066749 - Anesthetic vaporizer: A dispensing element of an anesthetic vaporizer is provided that can be manufactured in a simple manner and makes it possible to dispense anesthetic over a broad setting range. The dispensing element (11) includes two, longitudinally extending dispensing channels (14, 15), which are connected to one another in terms of... Agent: Mcglew & Tuttle, PC

20080066750 - Slave wheel counter mechanism useable with an inhaler: A counter mechanism useable with a dry powder inhaler is disclosed. The mechanism features first and second indicator members rotatable about a central axis. The indicator members have counting indicia visible to indicate inhaler doses remaining or dispensed. A coupling transmits rotary motion from the inhaler to the second indicator... Agent: Andrea Q. Ryan Sanofi-aventis U.s. LLC

20080066751 - System and method for humidifying a breathing gas: A respiratory gas treatment unit includes a humidifier with an induction water heating mechanism. A biocompatible heating target is placed in contact with humidifying liquid held in a humidifying vessel. A magnetic field is generated in close proximity to the heating target to generate heat in the target. The biocompatible... Agent: Calfee Halter & Griswold, LLP

20080066752 - Method and system for circulatory delay compensation in closed-loop control of a medical device: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method for automatically controlling a physiologic parameter of a patient. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention include delivering a gas mixture to the patient and monitoring at least one physiologic parameter of the patient, detecting whether a physiologic delay exists... Agent: CovidienIPCounsel - Respiratory & Monitoring Solutions

20080066753 - Method and apparatus for non-invasive monitoring of respiratory parameters in sleep disordered breathing: An air delivery system includes a controllable flow generator operable to generate a supply of pressurized breathable gas to be provided to a patient for treatment and a pulse oximeter configured to determine a measure of patient effort during a treatment period and provide a patient effort signal for input... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20080066754 - Continuous high-frequency oscillation breathing treatment apparatus: A continuous high-frequency oscillation breathing device delivers therapy during both inhalation and exhalation in order to assist in clearing secretions from the lungs. A venturi patient interface circuit is combined with medicated aerosol to deliver continuous high-frequency oscillation therapy. Fixed open apertures in the patient interface circuit allow ingress and... Agent: Hitchcock Evert LLP

20080066755 - Adjustment system for a mask apparatus for use in a breathing assistance system: An adjustable mask apparatus for use in a breathing assistance system may include a housing, an adjustment arm, and a locking member. The housing may support a cushion configured to provide a seal against a patient's face. The adjustment arm may include a first end configured for attachment to a... Agent: CovidienIPCounsel

20080066756 - Device for evacuating breathing gas from the interior of a breathing mask, and breathing mask arrangement comprising said device: A diversion device is provided for diverting breathing gas, which is laden with CO2, from a pressurized region of an arrangement that includes a breathing mask and serves for delivering a breathing gas at a pressure level that is above the ambient pressure. The device has a tubular stub structure... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20080066757 - Ports cap for mask assembly: A ports cap for a mask assembly includes two closure portions adapted to seal respective ports of the mask assembly, a bridge piece that joins the two closure portions, and two gripping tabs extending outwardly from respective closure portions. Each gripping tab includes one or more ribs on at least... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20080066758 - Scuba diet: A physical fitness system incorporating aspects of scuba diving and hyperbaric pressure therapy is described. An enclosure, such as a cage or elevator, is selectively placed in a body of water, such as an ocean, lake, river, or pool, wherein one or more individuals can remain or exercise (e.g., scuba... Agent: Howard & Howard Attorneys, P.C.

20080066759 - Headgear connection assembly: A headgear connection assembly for a mask assembly includes a pair of clip receptacles provided to respective sides of a mask frame and a pair of locking clips adapted to be removably interlocked with respective clip receptacles. The locking clips are adapted to be removably connected to headgear straps in... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20080066760 - Device for adjusting lid cover for oxygen mask dispensing container: A device for adjusting a lid cover for an oxygen mask dispensing container. The device includes a stationary plate having a cover that is adjustable relative to the plate by means of a spring such that an outermost lid cover is capable of easily mating with the opening in the... Agent: Hodgson Russ LLP The Guaranty Building

20080066761 - Breathing mask: Breathing mask assemblies that include adjustable forehead supports are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a forehead support is adjustably coupled to a central or main body of the breathing mask. A clamp is configured to lock the position of the forehead support relative to the central body and to lock... Agent: Calfee Halter & Griswold, LLP

20080066762 - Laryngeal mask: A supraglottic airway of the type used to facilitate lung ventilation and the insertion of endo-tracheal tubes or related medical instruments through a patient's laryngeal opening where the shield is constructed of a generally single-use blow-molded structure.... Agent: Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, Lc Attn: BoxIPDept.

20080066763 - Fallopian tube occlusion devices and methods: Occlusion devices and methods for occluding fallopian tubes which take effect promptly after deployment. The occlusion means comprise an occluding element and a fixation element. In one embodiment, the occluding element is deployed within the fallopian tube and in another embodiment, the occluding element is external to the fallopian tube.... Agent: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLPIPProsecution Department

20080066764 - Implantable devices, systems, and methods for maintaining desired orientations in targeted tissue regions: At least one elongated tension-able body is sized and configured for implantation in a desired orientation in a tissue region in an airway. An array of projections extend from the elongated tension-able body, which are sized and configured to engage tissue and resist a reorientation of the elongated tension-able body... Agent: Gabriela Tomescu C/o Ryan Kromholz & Manion, S.c.

20080066765 - Implantable devices, systems, and methods for maintaining desired orientations in targeted tissue regions: At least one elongated body is sized and configured for implantation in a desired orientation in a tissue region in an airway. An array of projections extends from the elongated body and is resiliently coupled to the elongated body. The array or projections is in a normally biased outward extending... Agent: Ryan Kromholz & Manion, S.c.

20080066766 - Implantable devices, systems, and methods for maintaining desired orientations in targeted tissue regions: At least one implant structure is sized and configured for implantation in, on, or near an extrinsic muscle region affecting movement and/or shape of a tongue, e.g., a genioglossus muscle. The position of the implant structure is stabilized relative to the extrinsic muscle region to maintain the tongue in a... Agent: Gabriela Tomescu C/o Ryan Kromholz & Manion, S.c.

20080066767 - Implantable devices, systems, and methods for maintaining desired orientations in targeted tissue regions: At least one elongated body is sized and configured for implantation in a desired orientation in an epiglottis and/or in a muscle along an upper respiratory tract. An array of projections extends from the elongated body, which is sized and configured to engage tissue and resist a reorientation of the... Agent: Ryan Kromholz & Manion, S.c.

20080066768 - Flexible dental appliance: A flexible dental appliance a left posterior occlusal pad having a base and an outer wall including a plurality of loops; a right posterior occlusal pad having a base and an outer wall including a plurality of loops; and a support bridge between the left posterior occlusal pad and the... Agent: Greenberg Traurig, LLP

20080066769 - Airway implants and methods and devices for insertion and retrieval: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and devices for the treatment of airway obstruction, such as obstructive sleep apnea, and devices and methods that facilitate insertion and retrieval of the same. In one embodiment, disclosed is a tissue tensioner that includes an elongate flexible tether having a first... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20080066770 - Methods for diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction and orofacial pain: A method and system of diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction and orofacial pain, preferably without surgery, comprises preferably a non-invasive evaluation of neuroanatomy, tissue pathology, and tonus of muscles to prescribe highly specialized orthotic therapy, sometimes in combination with physical therapy and arthocentesis.... Agent: Mitch C. Wallis

20080060639 - Air chamber for applying aerosol drugs with geometric valve: “AIR CHAMBER FOR APPLYING AEROSOL DRUGS WITH GEOMETRIC VALVE” particularly an air chamber (A) indicated for aerosol drug application that stands out for having a geometric valve (1) of variable cross-section, optimized constructive layout consisting of two parts (2), forming an aerosol deceleration sub-chamber (3) and another mix sub-chamber (4),... Agent: Mckee, Voorhees & Sease, P.L.C

20080060640 - Inhalation therapy device: The inhalation therapy device comprises an aerosol generator (2) and a mixing chamber (3). The introduction of ambient air is achieved by means of supply channels (9) under the control of an inspiration valve (20), including an aerosol passage (22), a region with inspiration air through openings (23) and a... Agent: Merchant & Gould PC

20080060641 - Methods and systems for operating an aerosol generator: A nebulized fluid, generated by vibrating an aerosolization element, is introduced into a breathing circuit during a certain interval of a patient's breathing cycle. In some embodiments, the fluid comprises an antibiotic that is selected to treat a pulmonary infection resulting from mechanical ventilation.... Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP

20080060642 - Inhaler cap strap: An inhaler (1) for dispensing doses of medicament from a container under user activation said inhaling which comprises a body (7) which includes a mouthpiece (5) through which the medicament is dispensed and a cap (2) which can be place in a position to substantially occlude the mouthpiece (5). The... Agent: Fish & Richardson P.C.

20080060643 - Inhaler device that reduces the risk for miscounting a dosage: Inhaler device (10) comprising an actuator body (20) and an inhaler canister assembly (70), the inhaler canister assembly (70) is comprised of a canister (30) with a metering valve at a valve end and a dose counter unit (60) attached to a base end thereof. Further, the inhaler canister assembly... Agent: Fish & Richardson P.C.

20080060644 - Method of treating diabetes mellitus in a patient: The need for the delivery of insulin by injection can be reduced or eliminated by delivering aerosolized insulin. Repeatability of dosing is obtainable by using either regular human insulin or monomeric or analog insulin. When delivering insulin (not monomeric) by inhalation, the total inhaled volume should be about the same... Agent: Novo Nordisk, Inc. Patent Department

20080060645 - Dry powder inhalant composition: Dry powder pharmaceutical compositions having improved stability comprising a bronchodilator drug in combination with a steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, dry powder inhalers comprising the same and their use in the treatment of respiratory disorders by inhalation.... Agent: Glaxosmithkline Corporate Intellectual Property, Mai B475

20080060646 - Ventilating apparatus and method enabling a patient to talk with or without a trachostomy tube check valve: A method of operating a ventilator assembly having inhalation and exhalation passages communicating with one another, and a respiration assembly that can perform repetitive respiratory cycles. The method includes (a) connecting the conduit with an open end of an endotracheal tube positioned within the trachea so that the open end... Agent: Michael W. Haas Respironics, Inc.

20080060647 - System and method for delivering a breathing gas: Systems and methods delivering a breathing gas are provided. The methods include, for example, generating a first pressure level of breathing gas, increasing the pressure level of the breathing gas from the first pressure level to a second pressure level over a duration greater than one night's sleep, and maintaining... Agent: Calfee Halter & Griswold, LLP

20080060648 - Stability medical mask: According to one embodiment, a medical mask includes a rigid sealing portion configured to cover and seal around at least a portion of a user's nose including the user's nostrils and a rigid stabilizing frame coupled to the rigid sealing portion. The rigid stabilizing frame includes a generally horizontal upper... Agent: Baker Botts L.L.P.

20080060650 - Breathing assistance apparatus: A patient interface is described which is reduces the pressure of the mask on the users face. The patient interface has a sealing interface having an inner sealing member and an outer sealing member. The inner and outer sealing members are adapted to seal around the facial contours of a... Agent: Trexler, Bushnell, Giangiorgi, Blackstone & Marr, Ltd.

20080060649 - Delivery of respiratory therapy: An air delivery system for providing a supply of air from a source of air at positive pressure to an interfacing structure located at the entrance to the airways of a patient includes a manifold adapted to connect with the supply of positive air pressure and at least one tube... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20080060651 - Process and device for separating carbon dioxide from a breathing gas mixture by means of a fixed site carrier membrane: A process and a device are provided for separating carbon dioxide from a breathing gas mixture by means of a “Fixed Site Carrier” membrane. The breathing gas mixture is guided in the device on a side of a selective, semipermeable membrane, which is provided with amine groups, which are bound... Agent: Mcglew & Tuttle, PC

20080060652 - Mask fitting system and method: Systems and methods for selecting a mask system for a patient are provided. Certain example embodiments include generating 3D contours of patients and selecting mask systems based at least on these contours. These contours may be generated by using, for example, a cushion of translatable pins, a nasal cannular scanning... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20080060653 - Mask system with improved sealing properties for administering nasal positive airway pressure therapy: An improved mask sealing apparatus is described for use in nasal positive pressure therapies such as nasal CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and nasal ventilation for treatment of such disorders as sleep apnea, ventilatory insufficiency and complex sleep apnea. The device most importantly provides a means for formation of 2... Agent: Dr. Michael Hallett

20080060654 - Method and apparatus for securing a patient interface to a patient's face: A breathing assistance system may include a patient interface configured to interface with a patient to communicate gas received from a gas delivery apparatus to the patient, and a securing system configured to secure the patient interface against the patient's face. The securing system may include one or more walls... Agent: CovidienIPCounsel

20080060655 - Laryngeal mask airway device: A laryngeal-mask airway device including provision for drainage of the oesophagus comprises an inflatable main-cuff and a backplate having a laryngeal-side and a pharyngeal-side. The backplate also has an external tube-joint adjacent to the proximal region of the main-cuff. The backplate is hermetically bonded to the periphery of the main-cuff... Agent: Wilmerhale/boston

20080060656 - Detecting ventilator system anomalies while in a speaking mode: A method of operating a ventilator assembly having inhalation and exhalation passages communicating with one another, and a respiration assembly that can perform repetitive respiratory cycles. The method includes (a) repetitively cycling the respiration assembly so that during the inhalation phase, gas in the inhalation passage flows to the patient,... Agent: Michael W. Haas Respironics, Inc.

20080060657 - Breathing assistance apparatus: The present invention comprises a nasal cannula (2), shaped to fit within a user's nares, where the nasal cannula includes at least one prong (24, 25) allowing high flow delivery of humidified gases and creates positive airway pressure in the patient's airway. The prongs have angled ends (31, 32), such... Agent: Trexler, Bushnell, Giangiorgi, Blackstone & Marr, Ltd.

20080060658 - Blocking device for fallopian tubes and introduction device therefor: The invention relates to a blocking device for a Fallopian tube and introduction device thereof. The blocking device consists of a central section with adjoining elongated retaining means on both sides thereof which are displaceable between an introduction position and a retaining position. In the introduction position, the retaining means... Agent: The Webb Law Firm, P.C.

20080060659 - Adjustable dental apparatus for reducing snoring and improving sleep disordered breathing: A two part therapeutic intra-oral mandibular appliance is provided with single adjustment means facilitating mandibular protrusion or retrusion to a desired position while the appliance is being worn. To this end there is provided separate upper and lower U-shaped arches, each having a front section, two side sections, a top... Agent: Perley-robertson, Hill & Mcdougall LLP

20080060660 - Systems and methods for moving and/or restraining tissue in the upper respiratory system: Systems and methods place a first magnetically interactive material in or on a tongue in an airway. The systems and methods place a second magnetically interactive material in or on tissue in a desired relationship with the tongue. The first and second materials magnetically interact to stabilize a preferred orientation... Agent: Daniel D. Ryan Ryan Kromholz & Manion, S.c.

20080060661 - Mouth guard and kit: A user-fabricated mouth guard wherein the user's teeth and gums are not directly exposed to the uncured mouth guard material. The uncured mouth guard material is pliant at room temperature and does not have to be heated to form and shape the mouth guard. The cured mouth guard call be... Agent: Crowell & Moring LLP Intellectual Property Group

20080060662 - Protected information management device and method: Embodiments of the invention include devices and methods for collecting clinical information about the performance of a medical device, and controlling the transmission of at least portions of the information. The information controlled may be protected health information or other personal or confidential information which may be controlled in accordance... Agent: Haynes And Boone, LLP

20080053430 - Aerosol formulation for the inhalation of beta agonists: P

20080053431 - Device and method for creating aerosols for drug delivery: A drug delivery device and method is disclosed which produces aerosolized particles of pharmaceutically active drug for delivery to a patient by inhalation. The device is comprised of a liquid feeding source such as a channel to which formulation is added at one end and expelled through an exit opening.... Agent: Bozicevic, Field & Francis LLP

20080053433 - K.p. buteyko method of treating hypocarbia diseases: In the field of medicine, a method for treating hypocarbia by decreasing lung ventilation while monitoring the CO2 content in the exhaled air. K. P. Buteyko method of treating hypocarbia diseases and states includes decreasing lung ventilation to the extent tolerant for a patient at rest and during exercise. An... Agent: Pauley Petersen & Erickson

20080053432 - Valve arrangement: A valve arrangement has a valve housing with an inlet and an outlet and a flow regulator including a porous body that is displaceable in the valve housing between the inlet and the outlet. The porous body blocks flow between the inlet and the outlet except for flow through the... Agent: Schiff Hardin, LLP Patent Department

20080053434 - Mouth prop: A mouth prop for insertion in use between the opposed tooth or gum regions of the patient's mandible or maxilla to space the patient's incisors thereapart, the mouth prop having a grippable portion which a clinician can use for assisting in the location and removal of the mouth prop and... Agent: Young & Thompson

20080053435 - Snorkel connector: A snorkel connector has a base tube, a mounting tube and a mouthpiece. The base tube has two outer side walls and two side recesses. The side recesses are respectively formed in the outer side walls and each have a bottom and a bottom recess. The bottom recesses are formed... Agent: Rabin & Berdo, PC

20080053436 - Aerosol created by directed flow of fluids and devices and methods for producing same: A method of creating small particles by a technology referred to here as “violent focusing” is disclosed, along with devices for generating such violent focusing. In general, the method comprises the steps of forcing a first fluid out of an exit opening of the feeding channel to create a fluid... Agent: Bozicevic, Field & Francis LLP

20080053437 - Unit dose capsules and dry powder inhaler: Described is a dry powder inhaler comprising an intake section; a mixing section, and a mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is connected by a swivel joint to the mixing section, and may swivel back onto the intake section and be enclosed by a cover. The intake chamber comprises a special piston with... Agent: Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP

20080053438 - 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... Agent: Baker & Hostetler LLP

20080053439 - Combined device for analytical measurements: A system for performing respirometry in the field that has the following: a) a sample inlet; b) a filter connected to the sample inlet and to a mass flow meter, to prevent the entry of particulate matter; c) a pump connected to the mass flow meter; d) a plurality of... Agent: The Luther Law Firm

20080053441 - Method and system of detecting faults in a breathing assistance device: A breathing assistance system with functionality for detecting the existence of a fault condition may include a pressure detector, a flow detector and a fault detection system. The pressure detector may take pressure measurements, each measurement comprising a measurement of a gas flow rate in the breathing assistance system. The... Agent: CovidienIPCounsel

20080053440 - Session by-session adjustments of a device for treating sleep disordered breathing: A method is disclosed for operating a device that treats sleep disordered breathing (SDB) during successive treatment sessions; where the device provides continuous positive airway pressure during sleep. The method comprises the steps of applying a constant treatment pressure during a first session (20) and deriving a sleep disorder index... Agent: Gottlieb Rackman & Reisman PC

20080053442 - Method and apparatus for providing positive airway pressure to a patient: A system including methods and apparatus for treatment of a medical disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea or congestive heart failure. The system involves applying a gain to flow rate of pressurized gas delivered to a patient during inspiratory and/or expiratory phases of a respiratory cycle to deliver the pressurized... Agent: Michael W. Haas Respironics, Inc.

20080053443 - Method and apparatus for providing positive airway pressure to a patient: A system including methods and apparatus for treatment of a medical disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea or congestive heart failure. The system involves applying a gain to flow rate of pressurized gas delivered to a patient during inspiratory and/or expiratory phases of a respiratory cycle to deliver the pressurized... Agent: Michael W. Haas Respironics, Inc.

20080053444 - Method and apparatus for providing positive airway pressure to a patient: A system including methods and apparatus for treatment of a medical disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea or congestive heart failure. The system involves applying a gain to flow rate of pressurized gas delivered to a patient during inspiratory and/or expiratory phases of a respiratory cycle to deliver the pressurized... Agent: Michael W. Haas Respironics, Inc.

20080053445 - Cardiopulminary resuscitation timer: A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) timer for use with a bag mask resuscitator provides a visual pacing device when a cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedure is being performed on a patient is disclosed. The CPR timer includes a plurality of visual indicators arranged in an array that sequentially activate at a predetermined pace... Agent: Greensfelder Hemker & Gale PC

20080053447 - Adapter for air purifying filter: An adapter for use with a gas filter canister worn by a user as part of a breathing apparatus. The adapter is constructed of a semi-rigid plastic that has a plurality of scalloped or castellated edges. The scalloped or castellated edges allow the adapter to snap-fit over the top of... Agent: Hodgson Russ LLP The Guaranty Building

20080053446 - Adjustable cpap mask assembly: A respiratory mask assembly is provided, including a generally rigid mask frame coupled to a cushion formed of a resilient material. In one example, the cushion is maintained in abutment with the mask frame by a portion of a ledge being retained by a retainer member. In another example, the... Agent: Pearne & Gordon LLP

20080053448 - Nasal filter: An improved nasal filter is provided which includes a pair of filter housings joined by a flexible bridge. The bridge is adapted to conform and removably adhere to the outer contour of the nasal columella or nose tip of a user's nose. The filter housings are oval-shaped and include a... Agent: P. Jeff Martin Suite 200

20080053449 - Respiratory mask for use in endoscopy procedures: A patient respiratory mask having a shell and a patient cushion for supplying oxygen during an endoscopic or bronchoscopic procedure. The mask has a first port for accepting an endoscope, a second port for accepting oropharyngeal suction, and an optional third port for carbon dioxide monitoring. The first and second... Agent: Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC

20080053450 - Patient interface assembly for a breathing assistance system: A patient interface for a breathing assistance system may include a facial seal releasably coupled to a seal support. The seal support may include an opening and a first connection portion extending at least substantially around the opening. The facial seal may include a first side having a first seal... Agent: CovidienIPCounsel

20080053451 - Face mask support: Mask apparatus and methods for providing positive airway pressure therapies are disclosed. The mask apparatus includes a mask secured to the mount with the mask cantilevered from the mount. A circumferential band, a first lateral stabilizing band and a second lateral stabilizing band secure the mount to the head of... Agent: Cyr & Associates, P.A.

20080053452 - Randomly interrupted breathing device: Apparatus for randomly varying the breathing resistance applied to human and animal subjects to improve their performance.... Agent: Anthony R. Barkume

20080053453 - Endotracheal tube placement tool: A tool for assisting a medical professional in inserting an endotracheal tube in the trachea of a patient comprises a relatively rigid rod in the shape of an offset spiral. The tool has a mandrel section, a curved arc section smoothly transitioning from the mandrel section, and a tip section... Agent: Nawrocki, Rooney & Sivertson Suite 401, Broadway Place East

20080053454 - Endotracheal tube including a partially inverted cuff collar: A medical device may include a tubular body configured to communicate gas, and an inflatable cuff coupled to the tubular body at least by a collar. The collar may include a fold such that a first portion of the collar overlies a second portion of the collar in a concentric... Agent: Baker Botts L.L.P. Patent Department

20080053455 - Laryngeal mask airway device with airway tube having flattened outer circumference and elliptical inner airway passage: The disclosed laryngeal mask airway device includes an inflatable cuff and an airway tube. The inflatable cuff defines a central opening at least when inflated. The cuff is insertable through a mouth of a patient to an inserted location within the patient. The cuff surrounds a glottic opening of the... Agent: Wilmerhale/boston

20080053456 - Portable breathing device: A pulsed breathing device has a base unit containing a motor and control circuit and a detachable head unit containing a valve, driven by the motor, which can interrupt the flow of air being breathed.... Agent: Anthony R. Barkume

20080053457 - Oxygen delivery systems: An oxygen delivery system for a patient, the system comprising: (a) an elongated support having ends and constructed to be releasably securable with respect to the patient's head, this support, when in position, extending from side to side with respect to the patient's head; (b) a support arm; (c) means... Agent: Nikolai & Mersereau, P.A.

20080053458 - Nasal catheter with internal and external air flows: A nasally introduced catheter (nasal catheter) has a portion in which a user's breath (breathing air) air travels internally and a portion in which the breath travels externally. The portion in which air flow travels internally preferably includes a mesh or a whisk-like portion that expands and contracts, and the... Agent: Fish & Associates, PC Robert D. Fish

20080053459 - Anti-snoring device: An inter-lip device for regulating mouth airflow to prevent snoring while sleeping. A canoe shaped horizontal pocket is formed by hinge-ably attaching two resilient panels together by three common edges, sized to fit between the lips without protruding into the mouth. An adhesive covering is applied to both outer faces... Agent: William T. Helwig, Attorney At Law

20080053460 - Snoring treatment and associated apparatus, system and method: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods are effective in treating snoring behavior. Exemplary embodiments of the disclosed treatment apparatus include a mouthpiece, a first chamber in communication with the mouthpiece, and a displaceable member mounted with respect to the first chamber for applying a resistive force as gas is withdrawn... Agent: Mccarter & English , LLP Stamford Office

20080053461 - Methods and devices for the treatment of airway obstruction, sleep apnea and snoring: Methods and devices for the treatment of airway obstruction, sleep apnea and snoring are disclosed. In some embodiments, a glossal suspension system includes a tissue tensioner that includes a suture loop made of one or more sutures configured to suspend the tongue with at least one portion configured to extend... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20080053462 - Surgical drape with convective heat therapy device: An apparatus for a heated surgical drape device including a surgical drape with an integral convective heat therapy portion. The surgical drape is attached to the convective heat therapy portion. In various embodiments, the surgical drape includes a surgical drape with removable sections that allow access to the body of... Agent: Knox Patents

20080053463 - Snore relief with mandibular positioning device: A one piece mouthpiece with a mandibular re-positioning extension for reducing snoring, and in particular, to a dental orthosis for easy engagement with the upper dentition of a person and intended to eliminate snoring. The mouthpiece is made from a deformable material with a shape complementary to a person's upper... Agent: Greenberg Traurig LLP (la)

20080053464 - Altered range of motion device: The device of the present invention is to prevent voluntarily or involuntarily arm movement that could be harmful to a medical patient during the patient's treatment using the patient's body weight to restrain the arms from movement.... Agent: David W Barman