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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8066634 | Digital otoscope A digital otoscope for capturing live and still digital images of body tissue and having associated optical characteristics that improve the quality of visual information gathered for medical inspection of both human and veterinary subjects. The digital otoscope inc... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8062216 | Otoscope with attachable ear wax removal device An otoscope kit has an otoscope with an attachable ear wax removal device for ear wax removal. A fluid dispensing means which is attachable to the otoscope for ejecting fluid through said ear speculum into the ear canal, the fluid dispensing means being mounted on t... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7967747 | Filtering apparatus and methods of use A filter apparatus for use in a body vessel lumen having a wall, which may include a first elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end, a second elongate member attached proximate a first end to the first elongate member and having a second end, and a plu... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7803110 | Veterinary otoscope A veterinary otoscope permitting examination of an ear is defined by an instrument head including a proximal end and a distal insertion portion that is insertable into the ear. The veterinary otoscope includes an imaging lens train disposed within the instrument hea... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7740579 | Otoscope with internal printer An otoscope 800 includes a lens 802 and an eyepiece 801 by which a doctor can examine the external ear cavity of a patient. The otoscope includes a handle 803 within which there is situated a printer to provide an instantaneous permanent ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7670287 | Medical diagnostic instrument A medical diagnostic instrument includes a housing containing at least one battery and a light source, such as a lamp, for illuminating a medical target. A switch includes a movable member that selectively moves at least one of the battery and the lamp into and out ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7621870 | Everted filter device Everting filter devices and methods for using the devices, including using the devices as intra-vascular filters to filter thrombus, emboli, and plaque fragments from blood vessels. The filter devices include a filter body nominally tubular in shape and having a lar... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7419467 | Medical inspection device A dental/medical instrument is provided for use in diagnostic and related patient inspection/examination. The device includes a body having an integral speculum with a video image capture device, a power supply and a display. These components, and user actuatable co... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7416757 | Method of making active embolic coil A polymeric coating is applied to at least one embolic coil carried in a fixture, at least a portion of said embolic coil being generally vertical and straight. The coil is carried in the fixture during the processing, and may remain in the fixture if desired for fu... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7399275 | Otoscope An otoscope permitting examination of a patient's ear is defined by an instrument head including a proximal end and a distal insertion portion that is insertable into the ear. The otoscope includes an imaging lens train disposed within the instrument head, wherein e... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7395215 | Portable personal health information package A health information package that a person carries with him at all times with all his health data, and enables him to grant caregivers instant access to all or any part of his health data, whenever the information is needed, at all points of care anywhere in the wor... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7373218 | Image distribution system An information distribution system capable of presenting an image photographed by a moving body, such as a robot or vehicle, selected by a user. The information distribution system includes moving bodies, local managers, and a global manager. When a user requests a ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7354399 | Otoscopic tip element and related method of use A tip element for an otoscopic apparatus includes engagement features that permit selective attachment to two different tip attachment mechanisms. The tip element includes both interior and exterior engagement features that provide interchangeability with otoscopes ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354194 | Tympanic thermometer probe cover with film support mechanism A probe cover for a tympanic thermometer probe comprises a generally tubular body having an opening for receiving the thermometer probe and an infrared transparent window at a distal end thereof. In one embodiment, a film support extends radially inward from the dis... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347466 | Multipurpose contact lens accessory The multipurpose contact lens accessory comprises a casing having a contact end and a viewing end, the viewing end having a lens therein, wherein the contact end engages a contact thereon for viewing and/or insertion of same and the viewing end allows for viewing of... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7326226 | Percutaneous catheter and guidewire for filtering during ablation of myocardial or vascular tissue An ablation catheter system for capturing and removing necrotic tissue and thrombi generated during an ablative procedure is disclosed. The catheter typically includes an elongate member, a filtration assembly disposed within the distal region, and an ablation instr... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314112 | Method and device for utilization of a stethoscope as a neurological diagnostic tool and percussion tool A tool for neurological and diagnostic testing comprises the combination of a stethoscope with a reflex hammer including a light. When mounted on the stethoscope head the reflex hammer extends beyond the head, without interfering with the normal use of the stethosco... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7313759 | System and method for mobile data collection The present invention relates to a system and method for mobile data collection in which a handheld device collects and integrates one or more forms of data. For example, data can include text, digital photographs, digital video, barcodes, sketches, digital signatur... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7279005 | Bioabsorbable self-expanding stent A self-expanding stent formed from helically wound and braided filaments of bioabsorbable polymers such as PLA, PLLA, PDLA, and PGA. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7276025 | Electrical adapter for medical diagnostic instruments using LEDs as illumination sources An adapter for permitting a medical diagnostic instrument having an illumination source including at least one LED (light emitting diode) to be used with a power supply normally configured for use with a diagnostic instrument having at least one incandescent lamp as... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7241263 | Selectively rotatable shaft coupler In one aspect, the present invention is a system for rotatably coupling a shaft to a housing. The system includes a selectively rotatable shaft coupler that connects a shaft to a housing that allows a limited amount of shaft rotation, but which sets a restriction on... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7229464 | Filter delivery and retrieval device Methods and devices for providing temporary placement of a filter in a blood vessel are disclosed. A filter delivery system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a catheter having an elongate shaft and a tubular member dispose... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7193219 | Intraoral image sensor An intraoral sensor includes a radiation sensitive sensor array, an event detection circuit, and a transmitter. The radiation sensitive sensor array includes a scintillator which converts x-rays into visible light radiation, and a plurality of pixels sensitive to vi... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7172311 | Flashlight devices and accessories Disclosed is a preferred flashlight device configured for potential use with another item such as a firearm or in activities where some manual dexterity of the hand grasping the flashlight is required. Preferred devices include downwardly-extending light and handle ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7169164 | Apparatus for implanting devices in atrial appendages The invention provides a delivery system for placing devices in atrial appendages. The system includes a catheterization apparatus having a tubular structure with one or more nested tubes, wires, and shafts. The tubes establish a passageway for moving a device throu... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163549 | Filter membrane manufacturing method An embolic protection filter and method of making the same. An embolic protection filter may include a filter membrane or material having a plurality of holes. In some embodiments, the filter membrane may be manufactured by spray coating a filter material onto a for... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7160013 | Medical diagnostic device A medical diagnostic device with illumination, wherein the device is composed of a handle or the like in which the batteries are received and of a head which is placed on the handle. The switching transformer is arranged in a sleeve which is insertable into the hand... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7137948 | Medical inspection device A dental/medical instrument is provided for use in diagnostic and related patient inspection/examination. The device includes a body having an integral speculum with a video image capture device, a power supply and a display. These components, in addition to user ac... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7131946 | Ultrasonic detection of ear disorders An apparatus and method for detecting an ear disorder. The apparatus includes structure for transmitting and receiving a plurality of signals to interact with an ear, and includes structure for directing the plurality of signals along different directions. In one ex... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7121720 | Protective cap for infrared radiation thermometer The invention is directed to a protective cap (2) for a temperature measurement probe (30) of an infrared radiation thermometer (1) that can be introduced into a body cavity (31). The protective cap (2) is comprised of a base body ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7097364 | Optical curing apparatus An optical curing apparatus includes a front shell body which consists of a first shell and a second shell that are coupled in a detachable and turnable manner. A light channeling member is fastened to the first shell and may be adjusted angularly to suit user's req... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7097665 | Positioning tools and methods for implanting medical devices Described herein is a positioning tool having an elongate portion for carrying a medical implant. Also described is a method of positioning a medical implant using an elongate positioning tool. One form of the method includes positioning a medical implant on a dista... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094249 | Distal protection device and method A device adapted for deployment in a body vessel for collecting floating debris and emboli in a filter. The device includes a collapsible proximally tapered frame for operably supporting the filter between a collapsed insertion profile and an expanded deployment pro... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7094248 | Medical grafting connectors and fasteners A body tissue graft for use in a patient includes a frame structure made of a first elastic material, a covering of a second elastic material on the frame structure, the covering substantially filling openings in the frame structure, and a connector connected to the... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7072443 | Intraoral image sensor A system for capturing multiple intraoral images includes an intraoral sensor. The sensor includes a sensor array, a transmitter and a power source that provides power to the sensor array and the transmitter. The sensor is configured to be inserted inside a patient'... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7058441 | Optical measuring system for diagnosing ear conditions A system for detecting and diagnosing ear related conditions. The system includes a device capable of obtaining a spectrum of reflected light from an ear of a subject and a processing unit in connection with the device, which is capable of translating the obtained s... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7056286 | Medical device anchor and delivery system A method and apparatus for anchoring a medical implant device after the device has been brought to rest at a desired position within a blood vessel or other body passageway. An anchor delivery system is provided which houses one or more uniquely configured expandabl... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048686 | Endoscope system including a communications function An endoscope system has an electronic endoscope, a signal processing section and a data transmitting and receiving section. The electronic endoscope has an image pickup element at a distal end portion of an insert section thereof to be inserted in a body. The other ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7041054 | LED illumination for surgical endoscopes and industrial rigid boroscopes An endoscope and stroboscope comprising an elongated rigid tube that includes an inner tube providing an optical path for viewing through said tube by a human being, an LED light source connected to said tube and a fiber optic bundle providing light transmission fro... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036627 | Stethoscope with removable light assembly A light transmitting device for attachment to a stethoscope headpiece which provides for reversible engagement of the device to the headpiece so that the same can be removed such as for repairs or replacement of batteries. The transmitting device provides a source o... | 05/02/2006 |
