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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120083707 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE AUTOMATIC EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS OF A CAPNOGRAM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD AS WELL AS COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT WITH SUCH A COMPUTER PROGRAM A method implemented, e.g., as software and a device operating according to the method for the automatic evaluation and analysis of a capnogram are provided. Measured values for an expired volume—volume measured values—and measured values for a carbon dioxide concen... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120071777 | Cough Analysis A computer-implemented method comprises: (A) receiving first acoustic data representing a first cough train of a first human subject, wherein the first cough train comprises at least one first cough of the first human subject; (B) identifying at least one first value of... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120071771 | Computer Interfaces Including Physiologically Guided Avatars This invention provides user interfaces that more intuitively display physiological data obtained from physiological monitoring of one or more subjects. Specifically, the user interfaces of this invention create and display one or more avatars having behaviors guided by... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120053470 | TISSUE CHARACTERIZATION USING INTRACARDIAC IMPEDANCES WITH AN IMPLANTABLE LEAD SYSTEM An implantable system acquires intracardiac impedance with an implantable lead system. In one implementation, the system generates frequency-rich, low energy, multi-phasic waveforms that provide a net-zero charge and a net-zero voltage. When applied to bodily tissues, c... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120050038 | Apparatus and Method for Microfabricated Multi-Dimensional Sensors and Sensing Systems A universal microelectromechanical (MEMS) nano-sensor platform having a substrate and conductive layer deposited in a pattern on the surface to make several devices at the same time, a patterned insulation layer, wherein the insulation layer is configured to expose one ... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120041329 | Device for manipulating respiratory air flow and use thereof A device comprising a unit (1) through which a subject can breathe, the unit comprising: an opening (AA) to allow airflow communication to the outside of the device; a mouthpiece element (2) through which the subject can breathe air in from and out into th... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120041279 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR RESPIRATORY VARIATION MONITORING BY MEASUREMENT OF RESPIRATORY VOLUMES, MOTION AND VARIABILITY This invention is directed to devices and methods for assessing a patient. The devices have at least one impedance measuring element functionally connected to a programmable element, programmed to analyze an impedance measurement, and to provide an assessment of at leas... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120029362 | APNEA TYPE DETERMINING APPARATUS AND METHOD An apnea classification system provides for apnea monitoring and differentiation based on several sleep apnea related parameters for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Monitoring of such sleep apnea related parameters allows the apnea classification system to differen... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120022351 | Medical Devices and Techniques for Rodent and Small Mammalian Based Research A method and system of supplying rodents, such as mice, to medical researchers pre-installs and/or embeds physiologic sensors onto or within the rodents prior to selling the modified rodents to the researchers. The specialty skills, such as small animal surgical and ane... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120016215 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING PATIENT THERAPY A system and method of managing therapy provided to patients in an institution. The system monitors all aspects of the medication delivery to a patient, as well as other information related to the patient, such as values of vital signs, laboratory results and patient fa... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120010518 | TELEMEDICINE SYSTEM System for medical interaction with a patient, comprising one or more computing devices configured to: electronically receive medical data via a communication link; determine a beginning of a breathing interval using at least a portion of the medical data; determine an ... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20110319783 | GAS MIXING DEVICE FOR AN AIR-WAY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The invention relates to a gas mixing device (10) for an air-way management system. The device has an elongated chamber (C) with a first gas inlet port (1P) being arranged for intake of atmospheric air (AA) into the chamber, the first inlet port being posi... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110313689 | ACOUSTIC DETECTION FOR RESPIRATORY TREATMENT APPARATUS Methods and apparatus provide acoustic detection for automated devices such as respiratory treatment apparatus. In some embodiments of the technology, acoustic analysis of noise or sound pulses, such as a cepstrum analysis, based on signals of a sound sensor (104... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110313262 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTION OF APNEA Embodiments provide a continuous monitor of a patient's oxygenation and/or respiration coupled to a device configured to stimulate the patient's respiratory drive and/or summon medical assistance. In embodiments, there are provided systems, devices, and methods to assis... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110301482 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING CHANGES IN INSPIRATORY LOAD A method and system for measuring changes in inspiratory load of a patient's respiratory system during mechanical ventilation. The method and system calculate a first relation between a measured inspiratory airway pressure and a measured electrical activity of respirato... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110301472 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AND/OR MONITORING A PHYSICAL CONDITION OF A PATIENT BASED ON AN AMPLITUDE OF A PRESSURE SIGNAL A method for determining and/or monitoring quantities, in particular cardiovascular quantities, relating to a patient's condition, and an apparatus for measuring an amplitude of a cardiac pressure signal are disclosed. The amplitude of the pressure signal may be detecte... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110301483 | LOCAL LUNG MEASUREMENT AND TREATMENT A method of determining potential treatment sites in a diseased lung is disclosed, in which an assessment catheter is introduced into a lung passageway. The catheter has a distal portion comprising an occluding member and a proximal portion configured to operatively mat... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110301481 | SYSTEM FOR QUANTIFYING THE DISCREPANCY BETWEEN A PATIENT RECEIVING ASSISTED BREATHING AND A CORRESPONDING ASSISTANCE DEVICE This system is characterized in that includes:
| 12/08/2011 |
| 20110295138 | Method and system for reliable inspiration-to-expiration ratio extraction from acoustic physiological signal A method and system for reliably estimating inspiration-to-expiration ratio from an acoustic physiological signal. A background sound level is set to an energy level whereat a predetermined share of data points on an energy envelope is below the energy level, after whic... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110290247 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR RESCUING A DISTRESSED DIVER The invention discloses devices and methods for identifying a diver in distress and initiating a rescue response. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention allow for identification of a diver who is not breathing properly and in response giving local stimuli to... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110295083 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MONITORING, ANALYZING, AND/OR ADJUSTING SLEEP CONDITIONS Therapeutic and diagnostic systems and methods help an individual with a sleep disordered breathing condition, such as habitual snoring or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), achieve deep, restorative sleep. The systems and methods include component that serve complementary ... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110295139 | Method and system for reliable respiration parameter estimation from acoustic physiological signal A method and system that reliably estimates a respiration parameter from an acoustic physiological signal without introducing undue complexity or intense computation. A median filter is applied to an energy envelope of the signal to remove heart sound “sparks” from ... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110288431 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING BREATHING CYCLE BY FREQUENCY ANALYSIS OF AN ACOUSTIC DATA STREAM Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for monitoring, identifying and determining the breathing cycle of an individual from processed acoustic signal waveform data. The breathing sounds of an individual are recorded using a microphone and digitized such that the br... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110288428 | FAN ASSEMBLY FOR A REBREATHE SYSTEM A circulation system for use in a rebreathe system includes a base and a fan assembly coupled to the base. The base includes a motor and a rotatable drive shaft coupled to the motor. The fan assembly includes a housing with an inlet and outlet. The fan assembly further ... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110288429 | CONTAMINATION REMOVAL FROM SENSORS PLACED IN AN AIRWAY A sensor assembly includes a sensing element and an actuator. The sensing element measures a parameter associated with gas in an airway. The actuator actuates the sensing element to prevent contamination build up on the sensing element.... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110282216 | MONITORING A CONDITION OF A SUBJECT Apparatus and methods are described including a mechanical sensor configured to detect a physiological signal of a subject. A control unit receives the signal over a time duration of at least two hours at a given period of a first baseline day, and determines a baseline... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110282228 | Methods and Devices for Determining Pulmonary Measurements A method for determining at least one instantaneous pulmonary measurement. The method comprises providing a plurality of instantaneous mechanical pulmonary properties of a user in at least one identified respiratory instant during at least one respiration cycle, correla... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110282229 | METHODS OF EVALUATING INDIVIDUALS HAVING REVERSIBLE OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE This relates to treating an asthmatic lung and more particularly, relates to advancing a treatment device into the lung and treating the lung with the device. This also includes additional steps of treating the airway wall, applying energy or heat to the airway wall in ... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110270058 | Method For Respiration Rate And Blood Pressure Alarm Management Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to display features that facilitate observation of monitored physiological data. According to certain embodiments, a monitoring system may include a monitor capable of receiving data related to the physiological parameters an... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110263998 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING RESPIRATORY MUSCLE ACTIVITY OF A PATIENT RECEIVING ASSISTED BREATHING The invention relates to a system for detecting respiratory muscle activity of a patient (1) receiving assisted breathing, which is connected to an assistance device (2) by a pneumatic circuit (3). Said system is characterised in that it comprises: ... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110263997 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY DIAGNOSING AND MANAGING TREATMENT OF RESTRICTIVE AND OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE AND CARDIOPULMONARY DISORDERS An apparatus, system and method for non-contact monitoring of respiratory functions that is used to identify and treat restrictive and obstructive lung disease or cardiopulmonary disorders including asthma or congestive heart failure in a monitored subject from a remote... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110257549 | APPARATUS FOR ASSESSING THE STRESS ON THE CIRCULATION OF A PERSON DURING ASSISTED BREATHING BY MEANS OF A RESPIRATOR The invention relates to an apparatus with sensing means suitable for sensing the inspiratory phase and the expiratory phase of each respiratory cycle of a respirated person from in each case at least one minimum and maximum amplitude of a circulation value within a sin... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110251509 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING SECRETION FLOW INTO A FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT CATHETER Devices systems and methods are disclosed for preventing or inhibiting secretions from entering the lumen of a functional assessment catheter for the lungs, or removing collected secretions. The catheter comprises an expandable element, a cover, or an internal component... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110250937 | Race participant tracking via wireless positioning technology and near real time reporting of location and pertinent race metrics to the participant and optionally to other individuals or publication on the internet Method of tracking race participants via the Global Positioning System, providing near real time feedback to the race participant, and optionally to others individuals or to publication on the web at the user's preference. Feedback to include graphical and tabular prese... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110251510 | RESPIRATION SENSOR FOR AN INFANT FEEDING PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT DEVICE Devices, systems and methods for measuring infant feeding performance. The device includes a body portion, a respiration sensing device for receiving respiration and an integrated circuit disposed in the body portion and electrically connected to the respiration sensing... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110245703 | SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING BIOFEEDBACK FOR TREATMENT OF MENOPAUSAL AND PERIMENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS An apparatus, system and method for non-contact monitoring of respiratory and/or cardiac functions that is used to provide appropriate biofeedback to a monitored subject in order treat menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms is discussed. Respiratory and/or cardiac wavef... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110245704 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANALYSING RESUSCITATION A system (100) for analysing resuscitation is described. The system comprises an input means (120) for obtaining a plurality of pressure values over time. It also comprises a tracheal pressure value processing means (140), and a clinical parameter d... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110245633 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS A wearable biosensor device gathers physiological data from the wearer and uses this information over time to diagnose, detect, monitor, and treat psychological disorders. The device triggers real-time psychological treatments based on personalized estimates of the wear... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110245628 | Photoplethysmograph Filtering Using Empirical Mode Decomposition Present embodiments relate to systems, methods, and devices for decomposing a physiological signal of a patient using empirical mode decomposition (EMD). In one embodiment, the EMD algorithm may involve identifying a frequency component, referred to as an intrinsic mode... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110230777 | Lightweight wheeze detection methods and systems Lightweight wheeze detection methods and systems for portable respiratory health monitoring devices conserve computing resources in portable respiratory health monitoring devices by employing lightweight algorithm that calculates a partial STFT image of a respiratory si... | 09/22/2011 |
