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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172769 | Method and apparatus for monitoring intra ocular and intra cranial pressure A method and apparatus for measuring acoustic energy applied to the head to detect increases in intracranial pressure. Acoustic eye patches are applied to a patient's eye or eyelid, and an ultrasonic sweep generator applies an acoustic signal across the patient's sk... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8142364 | Method of monitoring intraocular pressure and treating an ocular disorder The invention discloses a trabecular stent and methods for treating glaucoma. The stent may incorporate an intraocular pressure sensor comprising a compressible element that is implanted inside an anterior chamber of an eye, wherein at least one external dimension o... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8128576 | System and method for urodynamic evaluation utilizing micro electro-mechanical system technology An implantable urodynamic system includes an implantable first device deployable in a patient's bladder, an implantable second device deployable in a patient's vaginal canal, and a data acquisition and analysis module or processing unit external to the body of the p... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8088078 | Methods and apparatus for measuring pressure profiles Method and apparatus for performing multidimensional pressure measurements by means of pressure profile sensors comprises using a multichannel catheter (7), each channel (1, 2 . . . ) of which is individually excited electrically, more particularly eac... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8057401 | System for transcutaneous monitoring of intracranial pressure A system for measuring and converting to an observer intelligible form an internal physiological parameter of a medical patient. The invention allows transcutaneous telemetry of the measured information intracranial pressure via a system which includes a patient imp... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8025625 | Sensor with electromagnetically coupled hermetic pressure reference An electromagnetically coupled hermetic chamber includes a body defining a hermetic chamber. A first conductive structure is disposed within the hermetic chamber, and a second conductive structure is attached to the body outside of the hermetic chamber. The first co... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7981048 | Method and system for diagnosis of lower urinary tract dysregulation and related conditions The invention disclosed herein provides a system and method for diagnosing lower urinary system conditions by receiving urodynamic data and subjective symptomatic impressions concerning a patient. The system and method then assigns weighted point values to the urody... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7976475 | Method for preparation and use of a two part medical measurement device A two part measuring device for a medical application, including a disposable first part for measuring the data of a patient, and a second part releasably secured to the first part for transmitting the data. ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7959579 | Apparatus for medical measurement A measuring device for medical applications in at least one example embodiment includes a first part provided with measuring means for measuring data of a patient, and a second part provided with communication means for sending the data. In at least one example embo... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7946997 | Measurement system to measure a physiological condition in a body Measurement system comprising a sensor wire provided, at its distal end, with a physiological condition sensor to measure a physiological condition inside a patient, and to provide measured data to an external device, the measurement system comprises a transceiver u... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7927288 | In situ tissue analysis device and method A sensor is mounted to a biopsy needle at a location proximate to a tip of the needle. The sensor senses properties of tissue in contact with the sensor and proximate to the tip. ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7892182 | Modulation and analysis of cerebral perfusion in epilepsy and other neurological disorders A system including an implantable neurostimulator device capable of modulating cerebral blood flow to treat epilepsy and other neurological disorders. In one embodiment, the system is capable of modulating cerebral blood flow (also referred to as cerebral perfusion)... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7892181 | Apparatus for monitoring intra-abdominal pressure An improved apparatus for monitoring the intra-abdominal pressure of a hospitalized patient includes a urinary catheter connected to a urine valve having selectable communication positions between a discharge end of the urinary catheter and either a drain or a fluid... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7883472 | Method and system of measuring IAP using a naso-enteric tube A method and apparatus for measuring the intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) within a patient having a naso-enteric tube. The system senses the IAP of the patient by means of a sensing conduit that is filled with a sensing fluid. The sensing fluid in the sensing conduit ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7846107 | Endoscopic apparatus with integrated multiple biopsy device An imaging endoscope comprising a shaft having a proximal end adapted to be secured to a handle, and a distal end having a biopsy forceps disposed therein. The biopsy forceps includes one or more end-effector elements that are actuated with a control cable that may ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7785268 | Implantable device for recording intracranial pressures To assure, in the case of an implantable device for determining intracranial pressures, the biocompatibility of the implant in the long term, wherein a pressure measuring device is used, which is operatively connected to a sensor for a telemetric measured value tran... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7678065 | Implant with intraocular pressure sensor for glaucoma treatment The invention discloses a trabecular stent and methods for treating glaucoma. The stent may incorporate an intraocular pressure sensor comprising a compressible element that is implanted inside an anterior chamber of an eye, wherein at least one external dimension o... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7654967 | Gas column pressure monitoring device The present invention provides a device for efficiently coupling a pressure monitoring device to a pressure transducer. In addition, the present invention reduces or eliminates the likelihood air will be unintentionally injected into the pressure monitoring device w... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7641619 | Barometric pressure correction based on remote sources of information The invention includes systems and methods for converting absolute pressure data acquired in anatomical environments to gauge pressure data using an implant configured to monitor pressure. The implant is configured to communicate with an external controller, which i... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7632236 | Catheter and production method thereof The present invention provides a catheter 100 having a structure wherein an electronic component 2 is mounted on the anterior end or an intermediate part of a tube 1, a signal line electrically connecting to the electronic component 2 ext... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7621878 | Implant for in-vivo parameter monitoring, processing and transmitting The present invention relates to a completely implantable intracranial pressure monitor, which can couple to existing fluid shunting systems as well as other internal monitoring probes. The implant sensor produces an analog data signal which is then converted electr... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7621879 | System for calibrating implanted sensors This invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for the calibration of implanted pressure transducers. It is an object of several embodiments of the present invention to provide apparatus and methods for the calibration of one or more implanted pressure tr... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7585280 | System and method for measuring the pressure of a fluid system within a patient A pressure sensing apparatus has a pressure sensor component that includes a pressure sensing port, a pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of a fluid in the pressure sensing port, and a digital processor communicating with the pressure sensor for performing calcul... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7572235 | Method and system of measuring IAP using a naso-enteric tube A method and apparatus for measuring the intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) within a patient having a naso-enteric tube. The system senses the IAP of the patient by means of a fluid filled sensing conduit that transmits the pressure in the naso-enteric tube to a pressur... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7510533 | Pressure sensing valve A pressure sensing catheter having a pressure sensor and an antenna that is coupled to the pressure sensor, e.g., by a connector, are provided. The pressure sensor can be adapted to measure a pressure surrounding the catheter, and the antenna can be adapted to telem... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7481774 | Catheter with physiological sensor The disclosed embodiments present improved catheters with physiological sensors. In one embodiment, the catheter includes, generally, a pressure transducer/electronics assembly connected to a pressure transmission catheter. The pressure transmission catheter include... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7435222 | Tele-diagnostic device A system, probe, and method for collecting a plurality of diagnostic information and transmitting the diagnostic information to a remote location. The system comprises a member contoured to at least a portion of a person's hand, and an interface unit in electrical c... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7435229 | System for transcutaneous monitoring of intracranial pressure (ICP) using near infrared (NIR) telemetry A system for measuring and converting to an observer intelligible form an internal physiological parameter of a medical patient. The invention allows transcutaneous telemetry of the measured information intracranial pressure via a system which includes a patient imp... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7431701 | Method and system for diagnosis of lower urinary tract dysregulation and related conditions The invention disclosed herein provides a system and method for diagnosing lower urinary system conditions by receiving urodynamic data and subjective symptomatic impressions concerning a patient. The system and method then assigns weighted point values to the urody... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7427265 | Endoluminal implant with therapeutic and diagnostic capability An apparatus includes an endoluminal implant, a RF coupling coil coupled to the endoluminal implant and a therapeutic transducer electrically coupled to the RF coupling coil and physically coupled to the endoluminal implant. The RF coupling coil supplies electrical ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7381190 | Intra-abdominal pressure monitoring urinary catheter A urinary catheter and method of its use for measuring the internal pressure of a human or other mammal. The catheter includes three lumens, or channels. The first lumen is dedicated to draining urine, the second lumen is dedicated to a retention balloon, and the th... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7370533 | Portable audiometer enclosed within a patient response mechanism housing A portable audiometer for performing hearing testing enclosed within a patient response mechanism housing is disclosed. The audiometer may include a printed circuit board containing circuitry, plugs or other connectors for wired or wireless headphones and bone condu... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364570 | Controlled volume injection/aspiration device A controlled volume injection/aspiration device includes a syringe having a body for containing a medicament, a needle and a piston slidably disposed within the body. A shell is provided for receiving the syringe body and a plunger rack is disposed within the shell.... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7364567 | Systems and methods for detecting tissue contact and needle penetration depth Systems and methods for determining tissue contact and penetration depth are provided. In one aspect, the system includes a needle and a pressure measurement assembly. The needle, in one exemplary embodiment, includes a first end and a second end with at least one a... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357037 | Strain sensing system The present invention provides a system 10 for measuring and remotely monitoring strain in an element 1 having a strain sensor 20, a telemetry circuit 40 for transmitting strain data to a remote location, and a reader module 60 for... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354431 | Optical height zeroing device A leveling device for determining the zero pressure point of an external draining system with respect to a patient is provided. The leveling device generally includes a body having a viewing element defining a field of vision, and a reference point indicator spaced ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351214 | Steerable balloon catheter A steerable balloon catheter including a balloon catheter supported by a steerable guidewire having a deflectable distal tip. The guidewire comprises a longitudinal hypotube and a spring coil attached to the distal end of the hypotube and includes a longitudinally m... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7351231 | Illumination assembly for a cannula/hub assembly An illumination assembly for use with a cannula/hub assembly that withdraws fluids from and/or injects fluids into a body. In the preferred embodiment, the illumination assembly comprises a housing and a light-emitting element mounted in and/or on the housing, for e... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7348890 | Pest control techniques A pest control system (20) includes pest control devices (110) installed about an area or building (22). These devices (110) each include a bait member and a communication circuit. The communication circuit may be in the form of a passive... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7344505 | Barriers and methods for pressure measurement catheters Methods and apparatus of the present invention provide viscoelastic barrier materials for use as barriers in devices such as pressure measurement catheters. Improved barrier materials sometimes include at least one barrier material precursor combined with an amount ... | 03/18/2008 |
