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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6334441 | Phonation valve for breathing tube In accordance with the present invention, a phonation valve which is cooperatively connectable to a breathing tube connected to a patient's airway, includes a valve body having first and second ends through which gas passes into and out of the valve. The ... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6284179 | Method of manufacturing a neck flange A neck flange supports a tracheostomy tube inserted into the neck and has a neck engaging portion of a molded thin flexible flat sheet of a transparent polymer. An interconnection positioned centrally within the neck engaging portion and carried thereby h... | 09/04/2001 |
| 5888476 | Magnetic resonance blood pool agents The present invention provides compositions comprising contrast agents capable of binding non-covalently to blood proteins. The compositions of the invention provide increased residence time of contrast agents in the vasculature, thus providing effective ... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5839133 | Warming blanket having multiple inlets The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes multiple inlet ports. By providing a blanket with multiple inlets, the user has the choice of positioning the air supply or blower unit and... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5830431 | Radiolabeled peptide compositions for site-specific targeting This invention relates to radiolabeled peptide compositions for radiopharmaceutical use and, more specifically, to radiolabeled peptides for diagnostic or therapeutic use having an unmodified carboxy terminal amino acid. The radiopharmaceutical compositio... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5819734 | Neck flange for holding a tracheostomy tube in place and allowing limited movement therebetween and tracheostomy procedure using the same A neck flange supports a tracheostomy tube inserted into the neck and has a neck engaging portion of a molded thin flexible flat sheet of a transparent polymer. An interconnection positioned centrally within the neck engaging portion and carried thereby h... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5804157 | Peptide compositions and method of radiolabeling This invention relates to radiolabeled peptide compositions for radiopharmaceutical use and, more specifically, to radiolabeled peptides for diagnostic or therapeutic use having an unmodified carboxy terminal amino acid. The radiopharmaceutical compositio... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5792102 | Conversion kit for a machine for automatic intravascular injection of solutions The present invention relates to a conversion kit for converting a machine designed for intravascular injection of solutions, such as parenteral solutions, using high-pressure syringes, to a machine that can be used for injection using smaller manual syri... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5792216 | Methods of preventing hypothermia using an upper body warming blanket The present invention relates a method of preventing hypothermia utilizing to an upper body blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes an integrally formed head cover and integrally formed tie straps. By providing a b... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5778877 | Apparatus and method for connecting a tracheostomy tube to a neckplate A tracheostomy system having a neckplate, a tracheostomy tube having an end adapted for insertion into a patient's breathing passage and an end provided with a trach head for swivel connection to the neckplate and a connection mechanism for swivelly conne... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5779674 | Fluid gas removal drip chamber A fluid gas removal drip chamber for use for parenteral administration of fluids is disclosed. The drip chamber has a hydrophobic barrier which extends into the interior of the drip chamber. The hydrophobic barrier preferably comprises at least a portion ... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5780008 | Polyhdric phenol compounds The invention relates to polyhydric phenol compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a saccharide moiety; A and B are hydrogen atoms or form together a C--C bond; R1 is a hydroxy group and R2 is a hydrogen ... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5756745 | Preparation of nalbuphine having low levels of ଲ-epimer A process is described for the synthesis of nalbuphine. The process results in a product having very low levels of the undesirable ଲ-epimer. The process is a five-step synthesis that begins with a compound such as an N,O3 -bis (alkoxycarb... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5752603 | Reservoir for capsule for oral administration The invention relates to a reservoir for at least one capsule for oral administration which comprises a substance which is dangerous for the environment, in particular a radioactive composition, which reservoir can be enclosed within an at least substanti... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5753205 | Radiolabelled peptide compounds A diagnostic composition suitable for administration to a warm-blooded animal comprising somatostatin or a molecule capable of interacting with the somatostatin receptor labeled with a radionuclide by means of a chelate ligand capable of administration to... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5749109 | Inflatable blanket having selective air flow patterns The present invention relates to blankets for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blankets include means to provide air through selective areas of the lower sheet of the blanket. In particular, perforations are provided through the lower s... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5743258 | Pharyngeal airway A pharyngeal airway tube, without inserting any foreign matters in the trachea (T), can be easily inserted through the oral cavity (O) in the lower pharynx (P), and is capable of hermetically sealing a transitional region from the lower pharynx to the eso... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5741476 | Polyhydric phenol compounds The invention relates to polyhydric phenol compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a saccharide moiety; A and B are hydrogen atoms or form together a C--C bond; R1 is a hydroxy group and R2 is a hydrogen ... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5735890 | Inflatable blanket having access slits The present invention relates to blankets for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blankets allow for access to portions of a patient's body before, during or after surgery. In addition, the blankets according to the present invention allow... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5734011 | Ligand precursors for incorporation into peptides Compositions and methods of incorporating ligand precursors and ligands at any location within a peptide during peptide synthesis are disclosed. Derivatives of 2,4,5-triaminopentanoic acid and γ-aminoglutamic acid are selectively incorporated into the pe... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5720728 | Teardrop shaped pressurizing apparatus A pressurizing apparatus for pressurizing fluid contained in a patient fluid bag is described which has a novel teardrop pressurizing chamber. The pressure apparatus includes a door and base which each have complimentary teardrop cavities formed therein. ... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5716387 | Warming blanket for pediatric use The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket is sized to accommodate pediatric patients. The blankets according to the present invention may be used both over or under the patient, thereby faci... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5693308 | Magnetic resonance blood pool agents bound to human serum albumin The present invention provides compositions comprising a contrast agent capable of reversibly binding to thiol groups of blood-borne proteins. The compositions of the invention provide increased residence time of the contrast agent in the vasculature, thu... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5690908 | Treated apatite particles for medical diagnostic imaging Treated apatite particles are disclosed for enhancing medical diagnostic imaging such as magnetic resonance imaging ("MRI"), magnetic resonance spectroscopy ("MRS"), magnetic resonance spectroscopy imaging ("MRSI"), X-ray diagnostic imaging, and ultrasoun... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5683441 | Inflatable blanket having air flow deflector The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket includes an airflow deflector internal to the blanket and located near the air inlet port of the blanket. By providing a blanket with an airflow def... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5675848 | Inflatable blanket having perforations of different sizes The present invention relates to blankets for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blankets include perforations formed through the lower sheet of the blanket. In particular, the perforations are provided in a number of different sizes, suc... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5672333 | Delta1,6 bicyclo 4,4,0! functional dyes for contrast enhancement in optical imaging This invention provides functional dyes of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R1, R2, and R5 may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 -C10 alkyl, C1 -C... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5672332 | Delta 1,2 bicyclo4,4,0! functional dyes for contrast enhancement in optical imaging This invention provides functional dyes of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R1, R2, and R5 may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 -C10 allkyl, ... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5662882 | Radiopharmaceutical formulations having non-stannous reductants The present invention relates to novel radiopharmaceutical imaging agents having non-stannous reductants. The present invention further relates to kits for forming radiopharmaceutical imaging agents, such kits including non-stannous reducing agents.... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5659971 | Aggressive convective drying in an nutsche type filter/dryer The present invention relates to improved drying techniques which increase the capacity and efficiency of agitated pan type dryers. In particular, the present invention relates to a nutsche type filter/dryer apparatus and method for aggressive convective ... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5656253 | Ligands useful in radiographic imaging The present invention relates particularly to novel pyridine based nitrogen-sulfur ligands that are suitable for complexing with a radionuclide, and are useful as general imaging agents for diagnostic purposes, novel aminothiol ligands that are suitable f... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5653958 | Imidazole based nitrogen-sulfur ligands useful in radiographic imaging agents The present invention relates particularly to novel imidazole based nitrogen-sulfur ligands that are suitable for complexing with a radionuclide, and are useful as general imaging agents for diagnostic purposes.... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5651956 | Process of preparing coated calcium/oxyanion-containing particles The present invention provides new and structurally diverse particulates for use in magnetic resonance imaging and X-ray contrast imaging of body organs and tissues having the following general formula: Can Mm Xr Ys ... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5648060 | Preorganized hexadentate ligands useful in radiographic imaging agents The present invention relates particularly to novel preorganized hexadentate ligands that are suitable for complexing with a radionuclide, and are useful as general imaging agents for diagnostic purposes.... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5643337 | Warming blanket for pediatric use The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket is sized to accommodate pediatric patients. The blankets according to the present invention may be used both over or under the patient, thereby faci... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5640727 | Contoured inflatable blanket The present invention relates to blankets for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blankets are sealed together at a plurality of spot welds and may be contoured for comfort and versatility. The contoured profile of the blanket is provided ... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5633372 | Heterocycle based nitrogen sulfur ligands useful in radiographic imaging agents The present invention relates particularly to novel heterocycle based nitrogen-sulfur ligands that are suitable for complexing with a radionuclide, and are useful as general imaging agents for diagnostic purposes.... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5632769 | Warming blanket for pediatric use The present invention relates to a blanket for use with forced air convection systems, wherein the blanket is sized to accommodate pediatric patients. The blankets according to the present invention may be used both over or under the patient, thereby faci... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5623077 | Imidazole based nitrogen sulfur ligands useful in radiographic imaging agents The present invention relates particularly to novel imidazole based nitrogen-sulfur ligands that are suitable for complexing with a radionuclide, and are useful as general imaging agents for diagnostic purposes.... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5619545 | Process for purification of radioiodides The invention relates to a process for purifying radioiodides which comprises a) passing a recovered solution of iodide over an anion exchange resin; b) washing the ion exchange resin in (a) with a solution comprising a weak base or anionic ion; c) washing the... | 04/08/1997 |
