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Surgery > Respiratory Method Or Device Respiratory Method Or DeviceRespiratory Method Or Device patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.01/24/08 - 20080017194 - Systems and methods for ex vivo organ care The invention, in various embodiments, provides systems, methods and solutions using an organ ex vivo. ... 01/10/08 - 20080006266 - Optical pumping modules, polarized gas blending and dispensing systems, and automated polarized gas distribution systems and related devices and methods Hyperpolarizers for producing polarized noble gases can include: (a) a control module configured to direct the operation of a hyperpolarizer to produce polarized noble gas via spin-exchange interactions between a noble gas and an alkali metal; (b) at least one optical pumping module including an optical pumping cell operably associated ... 01/10/08 - 20080006265 - Automated modular hyperpolarizers and related devices and methods Modular expandable hyperpolarizers include a central control module and at least one optical pumping module that can be expandable to a plurality of optical pumping modules that can be separately operated depending on the capacity demands at the production site (hospital, clinic and the like). Methods for producing blended polarized ... 01/03/08 - 20080000471 - Mri/nmr-compatible, tidal volume control and measurement systems, methods, and devices for respiratory and hyperpolarized gas delivery Ventilator systems include: (a) a mass flow controller; (b) a gas delivery valve in communication with the mass flow controller and configured to selectively dispense a plurality of different gases to a subject; (c) a first gas source in fluid communication with the gas delivery valve; (d) a second gas ... 10/04/07 - 20070227537 - Systems and methods for facilitating management of respiratory care A method for configuring a protocol for use in providing a medical treatment to a patient is provided. A protocol may be selected for configuration, the protocol being associated with a medical treatment having a process flow including multiple steps. A protocol template may be created for the protocol, including ... 09/20/07 - 20070215146 - Mechanical ventilation in the presence of sleep disordered breathing A method for controlling operation of a CPAP apparatus. The apparatus has a blower (2), a patient interface (6), an air delivery conduit (8) for delivering air from the blower (2) to the patient interface (6), a sensor (4p) for determining the pressure in the patient interface (6), and a ... 08/23/07 - 20070193578 - Combination pressure therapy for treatment of ischemia & heart conditions, diabetes, alzheimer's disease and cancer Methods for administering pressure changes to a user for the treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions are disclosed herein. Methods of administering Cyclic Variations in Altitude Conditioning Sessions (CVAC Session(s)) for the treatment of ischemia, diabetes and associated complications, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer are disclosed herein. ... 08/02/07 - 20070175471 - Process and device for operating a respiration system A process for operating a respiration system (3) makes it possible, rapidly and with simple means, to operate the respiration system (3). The system and method use respiratory flow sensor-specific, patient- and/or treatment-related operating data and a respiratory flow sensor (1). A reading unit present in the respiration system (3) ... 07/12/07 - 20070157925 - Rescue device for snow avalanche victim A rescue device for a victim buried in snow because of snow avalanches, providing connection the victim with outside fresh air for breath, withdrawal and neutralization of exhale air and signaling position of the victim under the snow. The device includes an air canal—telescoping flat-spring structure that drills a hole ... 05/24/07 - 20070113843 - Acoustic respiratory therapy apparatus An active respiratory therapeutic device for clearing breathing passages, loosening and breaking up mucus plugs and phlegm in a patient's sinuses, trachea, bronchial passages and lungs while a patient is breathing normally through the device is disclosed. The apparatus preferably includes a C shaped curved hollow housing having a closed ... 05/17/07 - 20070107722 - Needle for piercing a powder capsule for inhalation The invention relates to a powder inhaler with at least one specially sharpened needle, to ensure the precise piercing or cutting open of capsules and hence the optimum delivery of powdered medicament compositions, medicament formulations or medicament mixtures, as well as ensuring that little effort is needed to perforate or ... 04/05/07 - 20070074719 - Control methods and devices for energy delivery Control systems and methods for delivery of energy that may include control algorithms that prevent energy delivery if a fault is detected and may provide energy delivery to produce a substantially constant temperature at a delivery site. In some embodiments, the control systems and methods may be used to control ... 03/29/07 - 20070068518 - Self-contained micromechanical ventilator The portable ventilator of the present invention provides a hands-free ventilatory support device in critical care, emergency, and resource-limited environments. The portable ventilator utilizes ambient air and includes a two dual head compressor system to provide a consistent air supply to the patient. The ventilator device is battery operated and ... 03/29/07 - 20070068517 - Composition for use with artificial airway devices A composition for applying to an artificial airway device that facilitate lung ventilation, e.g., oropharyngeal masks, and endotracheal tubes, prior to introduction into an air passageway of a patient. The composition includes a) an effective lubricating amount of a safe and effective water based lubricant, b) an effective antibacterial amount ... 03/22/07 - 20070062523 - Portable inhaler with temperature control An inhaler operable to control a temperature of a medicament of the inhaler includes a medicament reservoir being configured to store a medicament therein. A medicament ejector is operably coupled to the medicament reservoir and is configured to eject the medicament from the reservoir to deliver the medicament to a ... 03/15/07 - 20070056582 - Methods and devices for relieving stress Easy to use, cost-effective methods and devices for evaluating and treating stress and thereby disorders caused or exacerbated by stress are provided. More particularly methods and devices for identifying RSA waves during respiration which provide a subject with real-time RSA wave information are provided. These methods and devices also can ... 03/08/07 - 20070051364 - Method for treating nasal irritation A method for treating nasal cavity irritation, such as symptoms of allergic rhinitis. The method includes inserting a plug of a frozen liquid into a nasal cavity of a patient experiencing nasal irritation. The method also includes holding the plug against a lining of the nasal cavity to reduce the ... 03/08/07 - 20070051363 - Medical aerosol non-diluting holding chamber A flexible bag aerosol holding chamber is sealed around the outlet passage of the actuator for a pressurized metered-dose inhaler. An elastic-loaded mouthpiece is sealed around the inlet passage of the actuator so that the user may intermittently break the seal around the inlet passage by withdrawing the mouthpiece, thus ... 02/22/07 - 20070039615 - Methods and apparatus for treating rhinitis Apparatus and methods deliver treatment agents simultaneously with capnic gases. The capnic gases can enhance the effectiveness of the treatment agent for treating rhinitis, lower the dosage of drug or concentration of agent necessary to achieve a therapeutic result, or both. Exemplary capnic gases include carbon dioxide, nitric oxide, nitrous ... 02/08/07 - 20070028917 - Manually adjustable nasal cavity dilator An adjustable nasal cavity dilator is provided that enables a user to selectively dilate a single, nasal passageway in order to achieve a desired flow of air therethrough. In an exemplary embodiment, the nasal cavity dilator comprises an elongate foundation strip and a dilation adjustment band. An adhesive material secures ... 01/25/07 - 20070017508 - Methods for treating jaw pain Apparatus, methods, and kits for treating symptoms associated with common ailments, such as headaches, rhinitis, asthma, epilepsy, nervous disorders and the like, are provided. The apparatus comprises dispensers for carbon dioxide and other therapeutic gases. The methods comprise delivering small volumes of these gases to patients in a manner where ... 12/28/06 - 20060289003 - Laminar scrubber apparatus for capturing carbon dioxide from air and methods of use The present invention is directed to methods for carbon dioxide from air, which comprises exposing solvent covered surfaces to air streams where the airflow is kept laminar, or close to the laminar regime. The invention also provides for an apparatus, which is a laminar scrubber, comprising solvent covered surfaces situated ... 12/14/06 - 20060278218 - Non-invasive restrained whole body plethysmography for measurement of airway function in conscious mice A restrained whole body plethysmography apparatus for measurement of airway hyper-responsiveness in conscious mice includes an outer chamber, a removable restraint chamber positioned in the outer chamber, a removable docking station in the outer chamber. The removable restraint chamber and the removable docking station interconnect to restrain a mouse in ... 11/23/06 - 20060260609 - Therapy device for the specifically local treatment of illnesses transmitted by droplet infection, in particular colds A therapy device for specifically local short-term treatment of infectious illnesses transmitted by droplet infection, such as colds, by a heated dry current of air which is warmed up and acts directly and in a locally restricted manner onto the epithelium of the nasal cavities and the adjacent areas in ... 11/02/06 - 20060243276 - Methods for treating rhinitis and conjunctivitis Apparatus, methods, and kits for treating symptoms associated with common ailments, such as headaches, rhinitis, asthma, epilepsy, nervous disorders and the like, are provided. The apparatus comprises dispensers for carbon dioxide and other therapeutic gases. The methods comprise delivering small volumes of these gases to patients in a manner where ... 10/26/06 - 20060237005 - Air pressure signal monitoring in apparatus for treating sleep disordered breathing A humidifier is provided including a first humidifier part, a second humidifier part connectable with the first humidifier part, and a sealing gasket disposed between the first and second humidifier parts. The second humidifier part is configured to hold a volume of liquid therein and the first and second humidifier ... 10/26/06 - 20060237004 - Methods for treating trigeminal neuralgia Apparatus, methods, and kits for treating symptoms associated with common ailments, such as headaches, rhinitis, asthma, epilepsy, nervous disorders and the like, are provided. The apparatus comprises dispensers for carbon dioxide and other therapeutic gases. The methods comprise delivering small volumes of these gases to patients in a manner where ... 10/26/06 - 20060237003 - Methods for treating headaches Apparatus, methods, and kits for treating symptoms associated with common ailments, such as headaches, rhinitis, asthma, epilepsy, nervous disorders and the like, are provided. The apparatus comprises dispensers for carbon dioxide and other therapeutic gases. The methods comprise delivering small volumes of these gases to patients in a manner where ... 09/28/06 - 20060213511 - Ventilator with dual gas supply A method of pressure regulation and a ventilator are provided. The ventilator includes a positive relative pressure gas supply, a negative relative pressure gas supply, and a diverter valve. The diverter valve includes a positive pressure port connected to the positive relative pressure gas supply, a negative pressure port connected ... 09/21/06 - 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 ... 09/07/06 - 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 ... 08/03/06 - 20060169279 - Fluid filled ampoules and methods for their use in aerosolizers A fluid filled ampoule comprises an ampoule body having a top end, a bottom end and a sealed interior containing a liquid. A top tab is coupled to the top end and is removable to create a drain vent in the top end. A bottom tab is coupled to the ... 07/20/06 - 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 ... 06/08/06 - 20060118108 - Device for enhancing well-being An inhaling device is provided which has an inlet for oxygen or air containing oxygen, and an outlet in the form of a mouthpiece. A permanent magnet of strength between about 1500 and 3000 gauss is located between the inlet and the mouthpiece so that the user can draw oxygen ... 05/18/06 - 20060102175 - Inhaler There is disclosed an apparatus comprising a housing, a phyto material receptacle, a heating element, a heating element switch and a controller. The housing is adapted to be handheld. The phyto material receptacle includes a plurality of cavities. Each cavity is adapted to hold a phyto material unit. The phyto ... 05/11/06 - 20060096591 - Method of measuring absolute lung volume based on o2/co2 gas analysis t ... // - 1 - ... // - 0.79 - ... // - 1 - ... 05/04/06 - 20060090753 - Positive expiratory pressure device acapella choice A multi-use, hand held, single patient oscillatory positive expiratory pressure respiratory therapy device which is easily assembled and disassembled for cleaning, and which is not position dependent during therapy, but operable through a wide range of device orientation. ... 05/04/06 - 20060090752 - Method for determining drug dose for inhaled drug therapy The invention is directed to a method for determining the total amount of liquid medicament containing an active drug substance to be aerosolized and inhaled by a patient in order to deliver a pharmaceutically effective amount (“PEA”) of said drug to the respiratory tract of said patient comprising: A) aerosolizing ... 04/27/06 - 20060086356 - Oxygen bottle holder An oxygen bottle holder includes parallel longitudinal straps, secured together at one end to form a closure, transverse circumferential straps configured to secure the longitudinal straps together to define a cylindrical cavity, and a diametric stress relief strap. A pair of hook-and-loop fastening straps is secured to opposite ends of ... 04/20/06 - 20060081244 - Anesthesia device, system and method An anesthesia device has a device (4, 5) for the supply of at least one first anesthetic and a second anesthetic in a quantitatively settable, controlled manner. A data processing unit (6) with a corresponding display (8) is set up for determining the current concentrations in the plasma or at ... 04/20/06 - 20060081243 - Patient oxygen delivery mask A mask for delivery of oxygen to a patient, comprising a body having a rim to contact a patient's face, a mask body and a diffuser having a base, and wall circumscribing a central oxygen delivery aperture extending through the central portion between the inner surface and the outer surface, ... 04/20/06 - 20060081242 - Portable air pre-treating device for medical treatment A portable air pre-treating device for medical treatment has an outer bottle with an air-heater, an inner water bag, a diverging connector, a dual tube, a venturi tube and an optional mask. The inner water bag is mounted inside the outer bottle. The diverging connector is mounted on the outer ... 04/20/06 - 20060081241 - Small disposable medical device A small, disposable, medical device is provided having a central housing, a proximal end portion, and a distal end portion, with the central housing having the proximal end portion at one end of the central housing, and the distal end portion at the other end. The proximal end portion and ... 04/20/06 - 20060081240 - Respirator mask A respirator mask includes an inflatable cuff, a gas-guiding member, and an inflating valve. The inflatable cuff has an inner wall surface confining an air chamber, and a gas inlet unit having a hollow protrusion projecting into the air chamber from the inner wall surface. The hollow protrusion has an ... 04/13/06 - 20060076011 - Methods and apparatus for the enhanced delivery of physiologic agents to tissue surfaces Apparatus and methods deliver physiologically active agents in the presence of adjuvant gases. The adjuvant gases can enhance the effectiveness of the drug, lower the dosage of drug or concentration of drug necessary to achieve a therapeutic result, or both. Exemplary adjuvant gases include carbon dioxide, nitric oxide, nitrous oxide, ... 03/09/06 - 20060048774 - Breathing apparatus A face mask (10) mechanically coupled to a lung demand valve (LDV) (12). The face mask (10) comprises a main mask and an inner mask (15) which fits over the wearer's mouth and nose. The interior of the inner mask (15) is in fluidic communication with the interior of the ... 03/09/06 - 20060048773 - Sterile air trolley A sterile air trolley comprising a mobile casing having at least one air inlet in its lower region and a plurality of air outlets in its upper region, and enclosing impeller means operative to move air in through the at least one inlet, through filter means and out of the ... 02/16/06 - 20060032497 - Methods and devices for improving breathing in patients with pulmonary disease Methods, apparatus, and kits for enhancing breathing in patients suffering from chronic pulmonary obstructive disease are described. The methods and apparatus rely on increasing flow resistance to expiration in a manner which mimics “pursed lip” breathing which has been found to benefit patients suffering from this disease. In a first ... 01/19/06 - 20060011196 - Aerosol medication inhalation system An apparatus for use in conjunction with a metered dose inhaler which includes a novel valve system to aid in the delivery of aerosolized medicament to a subject. The apparatus also includes a novel rotational flow generator to aid in the useable delivery of said medication and avoid its loss ... 01/05/06 - 20060000472 - Nasal devices including dilation and user communication and methods of using same An apparatus and methods of providing dilation to external tissue and user communication via a nasal device are provided. One embodiment comprises a flexible strip of material adapted to be adhesively secured to nasal surfaces of a user, and a signal unit which receives physiological signals of the user while ... 12/22/05 - 20050279354 - Structures and methods for the joint delivery of fluids and light Guides for intubation which simultaneously transport fluids and light into a body site are tube-like in structure and consist of a hollow cylindrical optical core surrounded on its inner and outer walls by a cladding of lower index of refraction. Materials comprising the optical core are selected such that the ... 12/22/05 - 20050279353 - Intra-convertible thermal vapor extraction and delivery system An intra-convertible thermal vapor extraction and delivery system comprising: an ergonomically-shaped casing comprising a heating element, a fan, an output nozzle thermally coupled to the heating element and having a nozzle base and a tapered nozzle end, and a nozzle sleeve; and a cradle having a bottom surface and a ... 12/01/05 - 20050263152 - Method for treating sleep apnea and snoring Isometric muscle manipulation results in a reduction in breathing airway restriction and the incidence and magnitude of sleep apnea and snoring. The method comprises exercises including, raising the tip of the tongue upward and backward in the mouth to touch the area between the hard palate and the soft palate ... 11/24/05 - 20050257789 - Foot-activated oxygen flush valve control device and method A foot-activated, oxygen-flush valve control device disclosed herein that includes a foot-activated switch coupled to a push-button switch assembly mounted on the front surface of the machine and coupled to the anesthesia machine's existing oxygen flush valve control switch. In one embodiment, the foot-activated switch is mechanical and located in ... 11/24/05 - 20050257788 - Method and system to determine nasal resistance to airflow A method and related system to determine nasal resistance to airflow. Some of the exemplary embodiments may be a method comprising measuring an attribute of airflow through a first naris of a patient without blocking a second naris of the patient, measuring an attribute of airflow through the second naris ... 11/10/05 - 20050247308 - High efficiency liquid oxygen system A high-efficiency liquid oxygen (LOX) storage/delivery system utilizes a portable LOX/delivery apparatus with a portable LOX container. A portable-unit LOX transfer connector is connected to the portable LOX container and is connectable to a main source of LOX in a primary reservoir LOX container. A portable-unit oxygen gas transfer connector ... 10/27/05 - 20050235988 - Body pulsating method and apparatus A vest for a human body has an air core coupled to a pulsator operable to subject the vest to pulses of air which applies and releases high frequency pressure forces to the body. The pulsator has two diaphragms connected to a brushless electric dc motor with rotary to reciprocating ... 09/22/05 - 20050205088 - Nebulizer mouthpiece A mouthpiece which is attachable to nebulizer is configured to enhance the flow of air through an aerosolization portion of the nebulizer. The mouthpiece has a hollow body attached to a drug delivery conduit. The drug delivery conduit has a drug delivery port in one end. The interior of the ... 09/01/05 - 20050188985 - Medicament respiratory delivery device, cartridge and method of making same A medicament respiratory delivery device including a housing having a chamber, an inlet and an outlet generally coaxially aligned with the chamber, wherein the chamber includes a medicament cartridge having a body including a generally cylindrical passage extending through the opposed ends of the cartridge generally coaxially aligned with the ... 07/14/05 - 20050150490 - Protective apparel Apparel suitable for providing protection against noxious agents, wherein the apparel comprises a laminate material that provides a substantially effective barrier against the noxious agents. It is preferred that the laminate material comprises two or more layers, at least one of which is a barrier layer that is a substantially ... 06/23/05 - 20050133027 - Modular medical care system A modular medical care system, housing a plurality of different modules providing different functions used in delivering healthcare to a patient, includes a plurality of different modules including: (a) a patient monitoring module for acquiring and processing signals derived from sensors suitable for attachment to a patient; and (b) a ... 06/23/05 - 20050133026 - Device for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea The present invention is the universal unmedicamental system to treat the snore and obstructive sleep apnea and recover of the normal breathing during sleep. The invention includes the device, which ensures the fixation of the tongue in a putting forward beyond the mouth position. As a result, the tongue's pharyngeal ... 06/16/05 - 20050126563 - System and method for hyoidplasty Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. An 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 manipulated ... 06/02/05 - 20050115561 - Patient monitoring, diagnosis, and/or therapy systems and methods Systems and methods involve an implantable device configured to perform at least one cardiac-related function, a patient-external respiratory therapy device, and a communication channel configured to facilitate communication between the implantable device and the respiratory therapy device. The implantable and respiratory therapy devices operate cooperatively via the communication channel to ... 06/02/05 - 20050115560 - Compressed air supply system for a compressed air respiratory device In a compressed air breathing apparatus, a single combined high/medium-pressure line (8) consisting of a medium-pressure hose and a coaxial, flexible high-pressure line inside said hose is integrated into the pressure reducer (5) connected to a compressed air bottle so that said line can rotate in axial direction. The free ... ### FreshPatents.com Support - Terms & Conditions |