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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120109015 | Uterine Cavity Length Measurement A uterine cavity length measuring device includes a first elongate member including a lumen and a plurality of apertures extending between the lumen and an exterior surface of the first elongate member, and a second elongate member including a lumen, and at least one ap... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120109014 | Cervical Sizing Devices and Related Kits and Methods This disclosure relates to cervical sizing devices and related kits and methods. In some aspects, a cervical sizing device includes an elongate arm and a member positioned at a distal end region of the elongate arm. The cervical sizing device can be used to determine an... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20110295158 | PROLAPSOMETER This invention is related to means for the normal or abnormal movement measurement of the uterus. Particularly, it refers to a device permitting to quantify the prolapse of the uterus or the vaginal vault after that the patient has had a hysterectomy. Such device or pro... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110196263 | METHODS FOR ASSESSMENT OF PELVIC ORGAN CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE VAGINA Methods for assessment of pelvic floor conditions based on tactile imaging are described. The vaginal wall is deformed using a transvaginal probe equipped with tactile pressure sensors and a motion tracking sensor. The vaginal wall coordinates and pressure patterns are ... | 08/11/2011 |
| 20110178440 | PALPATION METHOD OF THE PHYSIOREPRODUCTIVE STAGES OF THE UTERUS A method to palpate cows or heifers which includes determining the natural state of consistency of the uterus to determine the size of the uterus to know the physio-reproductive status of the uterus, touching the uterus by sliding the hand on the uterus from the base of... | 07/21/2011 |
| 20110118629 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CERVIX MEASUREMENT A device for measuring a length of a cervix includes an elongate measurement member, a hollow member, a flange, a handle, and a locking mechanism. The elongate measurement member extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a measurement scale thereon. The hollow memb... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110092837 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING FETUS IN MATERNAL BODY An apparatus for monitoring fetal positions and fetal movements is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of sensors, a signal pre-processor, a signal post-processor, and a fetal position judging processor. The sensors are attached on the abdomen of a maternal bod... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110054357 | METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING VAGINAL TISSUE ELASTICITY Methods for characterizing elasticity of vaginal tissue are provided. A transvaginal probe is used to deform vaginal tissue during examination. The probe is equipped with pressure sensors and a motion tracking sensor. Stress and strain data is recorded during examinatio... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110028864 | Uterine sound device A uterine sound device includes a first component having a handle and a stem, and a slidable member positioned around the stem. An inner wall of the slidable member fits around the stem such that the slidable member remains at a fixed position on the stem unless a prede... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20100274159 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FITTING A PESSARY There is provided a device for measuring an inside shape of a vagina, including a device body, operationally connected to one or more movable cheeks, the cheeks movable in a direction substantially transaxially relative to the device body longitudinal axis, and a width ... | 10/28/2010 |
| 20100222708 | INTRA-VAGINAL SENSOR TO MEASURE PELVIC FLOOR LOADING Devices and methods are provided for measuring pressure in a non-fluid-filled area of a patient's body. The device includes a capsule having an outer wall and a base surface that define an inner cavity, which retains fluid. The outer wall of the capsule can be made of a... | 09/02/2010 |
| 20100087757 | Multi-Mode Pelvic Exercise Probe A perineometer exercise probe for home or clinical use assesses the strength of pelvic floor muscles and provides audible, visual and tactile biofeedback signals as training aids during pelvic exercises. The exercise probe is selectively operable in a passive reaction m... | 04/08/2010 |
| 20100049094 | CERVICAL DILATION METER An instrument for measuring cervical dilation can have a pair of arms connected at their proximal ends to an arm pivot or articulating member, the arms being in movable communication with a gauge assembly for measuring the relative distance between the arms at a fixed l... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100036212 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITION WITHIN A MAMMAL A system, method and apparatus for determining a physiological condition within a mammal based on pH and/or temperature measurements. In one aspect, the invention is directed to an apparatus for measuring a physiological condition within a mammal comprising: a probe for... | 02/11/2010 |
| 20090281397 | Device and method for measuring vaginal and perivaginal physiological signals, particularly blood flow and the perivaginal muscles The measuring device according to the present invention includes a cylindrical probe (2) including a cylindrical longitudinal body (4) equipped with a flange (5) forming a stop, a pressure sensor (8) placed according to a direction longitudin... | 11/12/2009 |
| 20090240168 | Remote Cervical Dilation Monitoring System and Method A cervical dilation monitor for measuring the dilation of a cervix and for providing cervical data to an external wireless unit. The cervical dilation monitor comprises a housing, a sensor, a controller, and a power source. The housing is constructed of a biocompatible ... | 09/24/2009 |
| 20090137925 | Impedance Spectroscopy Cervix Scanning Apparatus and Method In one particular aspect of the present invention, an electrode clip is provided. The clip has a pair of lobes having opposing surfaces, and a stem extending from a side of each of the pair of lobes. A pair of tetra-pole electrodes is provided on each of the opposing su... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090131402 | Fused heterocyclic compound and use thereof The present invention relates to a serotonin 5-HT2C receptor activator containing a compound represented by the formula wherein ring A is a 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocycle optionally having s... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20080139967 | Electrode interface system An electrode interface system for providing a connection between at least one electrode and a maternal-fetal monitor, wherein the interface system converts electrical muscle activity captured by the electrode(s) into uterine activity data signals for use by the maternal... | 06/12/2008 |
| 20080132807 | Intravaginal article measuring device A method is provided for measuring the insertion distance of an intravaginal article within a human vaginal cavity. The method uses a measuring device, which can be slidably attached to a withdrawal means of a vaginally inserted intravaginal article. The measuring devic... | 06/05/2008 |
| 20080077054 | Cervical dilator and methods of use In one embodiment, a cervical dilator includes a tubular member having a rounded cap disposed at the distal end, a balloon disposed on the distal portion, a lumen extending longitudinally within the tubular member, and a flexible wire attached to the wall of the lumen. ... | 03/27/2008 |
| 20080077053 | Method for Vaginal Skin Biomechanical Evaluation A method and technique to measure vaginal skin biomechanical properties in vivo by applying a temporary deforming force to the vaginal skin while using sensors to monitor and record the vaginal skins response to the deforming force as well as how it responds after the d... | 03/27/2008 |
| 20070255184 | Disposable labor detection patch The invention provides a low cost, fully integrated, disposable patch for the non-invasive monitoring of labor contractions. The patch monitors EMG bursts present on a pregnant woman's abdomen via a set of electrodes embedded in the invented patch. The contraction monit... | 11/01/2007 |
| 20070255185 | Cervical dilation measurement apparatus The present invention provides a medical device for measuring cervical dilation, where the medical device is positionable about a hand having first and second fingers, with each finger having a tip and a side surface. The medical device may include a housing, a first ex... | 11/01/2007 |
| 20070213640 | Measurement aid for digital cervix examination The present invention is directed to a system and method for monitoring the dilatation of the uterine cervix during labor and deliver. The system has a gauge and a monitoring unit. In one embodiment the gauge includes features for convenient attachment to the gloved fin... | 09/13/2007 |
| 20070185417 | Pelvic floor function diagnostic and therapeutic station and uses thereof The instant invention provides a pelvic floor function diagnostic and therapeutic station, which includes a vaginal/ano-rectal plug and station. The important components of the station are a catheter holder with a pressure measuring (sleeve sensor or other alterative) t... | 08/09/2007 |
| 20070179410 | Cervigage A measurement device for measuring the diameter and of a cervical os, including a first connector for connecting to a first portion of the cervical os, a second connector for connecting to a second portion of the cervical os, an expandable device positioned between the ... | 08/02/2007 |
| 20070156068 | Cervimetry control apparatus The present invention provides a medical device for measuring cervical dilation including an elongate body defining a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an expandable element coupled to the distal end of the elongate body. An array of movable elements may be disp... | 07/05/2007 |
| 20070156067 | Cervimeter The present invention provides a medical device for measuring cervical dilation including an elongate body defining a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an expandable element coupled to the distal end of the elongate body. An array of movable elements may be disp... | 07/05/2007 |
| 20070151565 | Method for the production and positioning of an intrauterine device which is adapted to the uterine cavity measurements The invention relates to a method of producing an adaptable or made-to-measure intrauterine device. The inventive method consists in: determining physiological variables of the uterine cavity of the patient; producing the device in accordance with the patient's measured... | 07/05/2007 |
| 20070142752 | Uterine cavity length measurement A uterine length measurement device includes a first elongate member having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen, the elongate member configured for insertion into an endocervical canal where the distal end is configured for insertion to approximately an internal c... | 06/21/2007 |
| 20070112284 | MULTI-MODE PELVIC EXERCISE PROBE A perineometer exercise probe for home or clinical use assesses the strength of pelvic floor muscles and provides audible, visual and tactile biofeedback signals as training aids during pelvic exercises. The exercise probe is selectively operable in a passive reaction m... | 05/17/2007 |
| 20070021680 | Methods to reduce power to measure pressure Methods and systems for reducing power in pressure monitoring devices are provided. The method includes monitoring a physiological function, detecting a need for an adjustment in therapy, and qualifying the need for an adjustment in therapy. Qualifying the need for an a... | 01/25/2007 |
| 20060282019 | Method and apparatus for providing information related to labor progress for an obstetrics patient A method and apparatus for evaluating labor progress during childbirth for an obstetrics patient are provided. A set of information data elements associated to an obstetrics patient are received, the set of information data elements including a cervical dilation measure... | 12/14/2006 |
| 20060149168 | Capacitive uterine contraction sensor A capacitive uterine contraction sensor (28) includes an insulating substrate (18), a first electrode (20) disposed on one side of the substrate (18), and a second electrode (22) positioned in a spaced relation to the first electrode (... | 07/06/2006 |
| 20060135887 | Uterine sound A uterine sound is configured having an open and a closed position. Under normal operating conditions, the uterine sound is in the closed position for insertion into a uterus to measure the length of the uterus. Under conditions where there is a risk of the uterine soun... | 06/22/2006 |
| 20060089570 | Methods and devices for cervix measurement The present invention is directed to a system and method for measuring the dilatation and effacement of the uterine cervix in a manner that is non-invasive to the cervix. The system having a probe and a monitoring unit serve to measure the cervix dimensions during routi... | 04/27/2006 |
| 20060084848 | Apparatus and methods for monitoring subjects This invention provides a device, and method and system for its use, for monitoring participants in clinical trials so that participant self-reporting, which is known to be notoriously inaccurate, can be minimized or eliminated. In preferred embodiments, the device is s... | 04/20/2006 |
| 20060073728 | Intrauterine pressure catheter interface cable system An interface cable system for providing electrical interconnection between an intrauterine pressure catheter system and a monitoring system is provided. The interface cable system includes a first connector configured to provide electrical interconnection between the in... | 04/06/2006 |
| 20060064038 | Device for measuring elastic characteristics of organism tissue A device for measuring elastic properties, comprising a long bar-like probe base (42) and probes (50a, 50c) fitted to the probe base (42) driven as to be pressed against and withdrawn from a living body tissue. The probes are so... | 03/23/2006 |
