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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7717862 | Sampling device and method for obtaining samples of internal body substances and method for producing a sampling device A sampling device for obtaining samples of internal body substances in the digestive system is a swallowable capsule which allows a sample of the body substance to enter the capsule through an inlet which opens in the digestive tract following contact with the subst... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7494473 | Electrical apparatus and system with improved tissue capture component Electrosurgical tissue specimen recovery apparatus and system employing a multi-leaf capture component configured with pursing cables which are electrosurgically excited to define a cutting leading edge. To complete a capture, the cables are loaded in tension to pur... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7449001 | Sampling device and method for obtaining samples of internal body substances and method for producing a sampling device A sampling device for obtaining samples of internal body substances in the digestive system is a swallowable capsule which allows a sample of the body substance to enter the capsule through an inlet which opens in the digestive tract following contact with the subst... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7287485 | Temperature activated systems A shape memory material activated device of the present invention uses a shape memory material activator to create a path through a shell wall of the device. The path through the shell wall may release a substance contained in the shell or allow a substance to enter... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7282363 | Intravaginal culture (IVC) method and container therefor A fertilization and culture container, e.g. for intravaginal use, comprises a container body having an orifice for introducing a culture medium, one or more oocytes and sperm, resealable closure means for selectively opening and closing the container body orifice, t... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7258672 | System and method for automatic taking of specimens A method and a system for automatic taking of specimen from a static or living test object, comprising the steps and functional elements of guiding a specimen collector (10) by means of a guiding device (20) to a specimen terminal (22) attached ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7186247 | Apparatus and system for delivery of drug therapies A medical delivery system for delivering a fluid to a desired location within a body that includes a first member having an aperture, and a second member adapted to be positioned over the first member. The fluid to be delivered is contained within a fluid storage de... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7118559 | Body fluid collection apparatus A surgical fluid collection apparatus includes a housing member defining an internal chamber for collection of body fluids and a holder member releasably couplable to the housing member. The holder member includes an internal penetrating member defining an internal ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7109933 | Wearable jacket having communication function, and endoscope system employing wearable jacket A wearable jacket includes a 2D-DST substrate shaped to cover a body of a subject person. The 2D-DST substrate includes a first conductive sheet, a second conductive sheet and a plurality of communication modules. The first and second conductive sheets are overlappe... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7048730 | Temperature activated systems A shape memory material activated device of the present invention uses a shape memory material activator to create a path through a shell wall of the device. The path through the shell wall may release a substance contained in the shell or allow a substance to enter... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7037275 | Methods and devices for obtaining samples from hollow viscera A gastrointestinal sampling device that increases the number of epithelial cells removed from the stomach lining without causing additional discomfort to the patient, and which is particularly useful for obtaining samples from the gastric mucus and between the epith... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7004901 | Method and kit for the transdermal determination of analyte concentration in blood A method is provided for determining the level of an analyte in the blood of an individual by measuring the level of the analyte in an interstitial fluid or in any other non blood fluid which does not contain red blood cells and adjusting the measurement value by th... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6970747 | Neurostimulation lead stylet handle An implantable neurological stimulation lead with improved stylet handle comprises a lead body, at least one conductor, at least one electrical contact, at least one electrode, a stylet wire, and a stylet handle. The lead body has a body proximal end, a body distal ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6840911 | DNA collection device and storage method An apparatus and method is provided for collecting a DNA sample from the skin and/or from the oral cavity of a subject, the apparatus comprising a handle mounted absorbent layer supported by a resilient layer and bar codes for association of the sample with identifi... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6736783 | Automated blood sampling apparatus An apparatus and process for automatically, repetitively sampling blood from conscious animals. The apparatus can simultaneously extract blood from a number of conscious, catherized animals at programmable time intervals. The apparatus is characterized as a system o... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6623698 | Saliva-monitoring biosensor electrical toothbrush A biosensor electrical toothbrush having a brush head with a test channel and a renewable biosensor system within the test channel for performing routine saliva tests. The brush head stimulates saliva production and collection in the test channel where me... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6582379 | Apparatus and method of measuring the flow of a liquid, in particular urine, from a patient An apparatus for measuring the discharge of a liquid, in particular urine, from a patient. The apparatus includes a measuring container (1), means (H) for applying a first acoustic signal to the liquid-empty part of the measuring container (1), means (H) ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6440087 | Oral fluid collection device and collection method An apparatus is provided for oral fluid collection from the mouth the apparatus having a fluid resistant shield adjacent one portion or side of the absorbent to support the absorbent after the absorbent is moist with oral fluid and the shield further oper... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6342052 | Anorectal apparatus An anorectal apparatus for insertion in an anorectum including a body and a passageway extending through the body. The anorectal apparatus protects the anal canal, the perianus, and the perineum from direct and prolonged contact with fecal material such t... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6332878 | Devices and methods for capturing and containing menstrual flow A device for collecting menstrual flow has a cup shaped to fit over the cervix and has an attached pouch defining a reservoir that contains an absorbent material. A port having a fabric cover permits menstrual flow from the uterus to pass into the reservo... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6102872 | Glucose detector and method A non-invasive glucose monitoring device includes a mechanism for stimulating salivary glands secretion of saliva into oral fluid prior to collecting a sample of the oral fluid. A mechanism is provided for detecting the amount of glucose in the sample, a ... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6001067 | Device and method for determining analyte levels Devices and methods for determining analyte levels are described. The devices and methods allow for the implantation of analyte-monitoring devices, such as glucose monitoring devices, that result in the delivery of a dependable flow of blood to deliver sa... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5993485 | Bladder portal A bladder portal including a fistula threaded on the inside to accept a seatable screw. The fistula includes a flange fitting inside the bladder and a flange positioned outside the body. The screw is removed to allow urine to flow.... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5971942 | Intestinal fluid sampler A sampler is invented for collecting human or animal gastrointestinal fluid samples. The sampler is about the size of a medicine pill for oral administration. It has a hollow body 10, an opening 20, a seal 30, and a vacuum interior 40. When the sampler en... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5840055 | Disposable device for transfer of an active liquid into an intracorporeal cavity A disposable device for transfer of an active liquid into an intracorporeal cavity, having a central element able to contact the mucous membrane of an intracorporeal cavity; an absorbent peripheral element arranged around the central element that absorbs ... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5830199 | Disposable device for recovery, and if appropriate analysis, of a body fluid Disposable device for recovery, and if appropriate analysis, of a body fluid, said device comprising: a relatively rigid conduit element directly in contact with the inner wall of an elongate intra-corporeal cavity, having an open end or neck, and a close... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5738110 | Device for the diagnosis of certain gastrointestinal pathogens A device for the diagnosis of certain gastrointestinal pathogens includes a gelatin pharmaceutical capsule which contains a malleable drag material made of a mixture of beeswax and mineral oil. Embedded in the drag material is a narrow piece of thin sampl... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5725481 | Method and apparatus for collecting vaginal fluid and exfoliated vaginal cells for diagnostic purposes There is provided a method and apparatus for collecting vaginal fluid and exfoliated vaginal cells for medical diagnostic purposes. An absorbent media is placed interlabially or intravaginally. Fluid is collected within the absorbent media. The absorbent ... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5551953 | Electrotransport system with remote telemetry link An electrotransport system (20) for delivering a therapeutic agent (36) through a body surface (40) (eg, skin) of a patient includes a pair of electrodes (34, 38) for contacting the body surface, at least one of which contains the therapeutic agent (36). ... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5479923 | Method and apparatus for analyzing a sample The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for analyzing a compound to be drawn from a patient's organ. The apparatus comprises a sampling element having a wall which a compound to be analyzed is capable of penetrating. The apparatus also includes... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5334502 | Method of collecting, identifying, and quantifying saliva A method is provided for rapidly determining during a saliva specimen collection procedure the presence of an amount of saliva, and for verifying that the sample obtained is in fact saliva. Color indication by dye markers and/or enzymatic activation of co... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5327897 | Multifunction collecting device for body fluids Methods and devices for collecting at least two separate samples of a body fluid (e.g., blood) simultaneously. The device is introduced into a body of a living being whose blood is to be analyzed at a preexisting accessible cavity of the body which at lea... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5316015 | Externally controlled intestinal content sampler Intestinal content sampling device having a capsule which is adapted to be swallowed and to pass through the intestinal tract. The capsule has an opening through which a sample can pass and a closure member for closing off the opening once a sample has be... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5247941 | Multifunction collecting device for body fluids Methods and devices for collecting at least two separate samples of a body fluid (e.g., blood) simultaneously. The device is introduced into a body of a living being whose blood is to be analyzed at a preexisting accessible cavity of the body which at lea... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5231992 | Low-impact cervical cell and fluid collector A cervical cell and fluid collector includes a substantially disc-shaped main body made of a high-density, non-absorbent, non-fibrous, biologically inert polyurethane foam. A porous membrane is mounted in a mainly concave collection recess in the main bod... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5170801 | Medical capsule device actuated by radio-frequency (RF) signal A medical capsule device for releasing a substance at a defined location in the gastrointestinal tract. The device has a capsule body defining one or more apertures in the circumferential wall thereof and a sleeve valve rotatably positioned therein having... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5167626 | Medical capsule device actuated by radio-frequency (RF) signal A medical capsule device for releasing a substance at a defined location in the gastrointestinal tract. The device has a capsule body defining one or more apertures in the circumferential wall thereof and a sleeve valve rotatably positioned therein having... | 12/01/1992 |
| 4878895 | In-vivo stimulation, collection, and modification of peritoneal macrophage The instant invention pertains to improvements in processes and apparatus for stimulating, collecting, and optionally modifying, macrophages from the peritoneal cavity of a vertebrate.... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4842995 | Diagnostic method for the evaluation of clinical parameters by direct collection of biological materials and device for its accomplishment This invention relates to a device for the diagnostic evaluation of clinical parameters by direct collection of biological materials consisting of a solid support, of suited materials, shape and size, carrying fixed on its surface a pre-established quanti... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4817632 | Oral fluid collection article The present invention is an oral fluid collection article for placement in the buccal cavity of an individual for the collection and fittering of a saliva fluid. The collection article has a semi-permable membrane container enclosing an osmotic substance ... | 04/04/1989 |
