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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7178519 | Intubation tube placement assessment device A novel connection device, and method for its use, for connecting a volume displacement detection device and a gas composition detection device in line with an intubation tube is disclosed. The connection device allows a user to combine two systems commonly employed... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7141025 | Apparatus and method for qualitative assessment of pelvic floor muscular strength An apparatus and method for qualitative assessment of pelvic floor muscular strength includes inserting a spherical intracavitary device into vagina or anus above the level of the levator plate and measuring a force necessary to remove the inserted device from the v... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7087034 | Vascular shunt with audio flow indication A vascular shunt apparatus (10) includes a tubular member having first and second end portions (16, 20) and an aperture extending through the first and second end portions (16, 20). A transducer (64) can be associated with the tubular mem... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6878130 | External inflation indicator for a low profile gastrostomy tube A gastrostomy device having an external inflationary indicator is disclosed which comprises an external retention member having a tubular member extending therefrom for providing a fluid pathway to a patient's gastrointestinal tract. The external retention member in... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6732734 | Pilot balloon for balloon catheters A balloon catheter and its pilot balloon system visually indicate the state of the inflation of a balloon placed in a human body. The small pilot balloon is conveniently manufactured by blow molding utilizing substantially the same material and has substantially the... | 05/11/2004 |
| 5735817 | Apparatus for transsphenoidal stimulation of the pituitary gland and adjoining brain structures A method and apparatus are provided for the stimulation through the sphenoid sinus, the pituitary gland and the adjoining brain structures. The apparatus consists of an inflatable balloon and which is inserted into the sphenoid sinus and inflated. The bal... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5591130 | Esophageal intubation detector with indicator An esophageal intubation detector with an indicator is used to determine whether the hollow tip of an endotracheal tube is in the esophagus or trachea of a patient. In a preferred embodiment, the esophageal intubation detector includes a syringe (or a bul... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5533969 | Balloon catheter with pressure indicator The invention relates to a balloon catheter comprising a tube with a distal and a proximal end and at least two lumens each of which is connected to a connecting piece by a single catheter section at the proximal end. A balloon is attached close to the di... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5470317 | Swivel barrel assembly for inflation syringe The invention relates to an inflation syringe assembly, which includes a housing having a barrel portion defining an interior space; a pressure gauge mounted to the barrel portion; a plunger disposed in the barrel portion; and structure for advancing the ... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5284480 | Inflation/deflation syringe with threaded plunger An inflation device is disclosed for inflation of a balloon of a balloon catheter. A housing defines a fluid-receiving reservoir in fluid communication with the balloon and an interior space for completely receiving a pressure gauge which accesses the flu... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5239982 | Catheter depth gauge and method of use A catheter meter is described for determining spacial parameters such as linear distance in a vessel or other body cavity. The catheter meter includes a catheter having a proximal end and a distal end and a handle for holding the catheter. The catheter fu... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5168757 | Fluid displacement and pressurizing device The present invention provides an improved pressurization device for use with angioplasty balloon catheters, or the like. The device has a novel quick release mechanism which enables rapid advancement of a threaded screw plunger to attain initial pressuri... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5163904 | Syringe apparatus with attached pressure gauge A syringe apparatus is described which has a novel adaptor assembly used for mounting a strain gauge to the syringe barrel. The adaptor assembly includes a housing in the form of a well formed on the distal end of the syringe barrel, and a housing insert ... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5019041 | Balloon catheter inflation device A pressure device for use with a balloon angioplasty catheter includes a housing, a syringe body, rubber stopper and a pressure gauge. The rubber stopper is connected to a threaded plunger leading to a handle. The threaded plunger is engaged by a half nut... | 05/28/1991 |
| 4838864 | Pressure controller A pressure controller device for selectively applying and relieving a measured pressure upon a closed volume of fluid includes a housing, a barrel defining a fluid chamber and a plunger for axial movement within the fluid chamber for applying measured pre... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4808165 | Inflation/deflation device for balloon catheter An inflation/deflation device for balloon catheter includes a pair of members pivoted to one another at one end. The first member has a recess and slot opening to one side for receiving the barrel of a syringe and the flange on the barrel, respectively. T... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4731055 | Blood flow conduit A improved blood flow conduit provided with external inflatable balloons and having rigid end portions for facilitating insertion into blood vessels and means for detecting pulsatile flow in the conduit and excessive pressure in the balloons.... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4721507 | Shear force gauge and method and apparatus for limiting embolectomy shear force A shear force gauge for applying tension to an elongate wire or a catheter element and continuously sensing the amount of such tension. The gauge comprises a clamp adapted to frictionally engage the elongate element and a spring gauge secured to the clamp... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4507116 | Apparatus for the induced infusion of a liquid from a flexible liquid bag Apparatus for the induced infusion of a liquid from a flexible liquid bag comprises a pumping bulb, elastic inflatable means coupled to the bulb for inflation thereby, and a flexible sleeve for retaining the liquid bag firmly against a first portion of th... | 03/26/1985 |
| 4407301 | Disc membrane catheter for performing cystometrograms and urethral profiles A diagnostic catheter for use in performing cystometrograms and urethral pressure profile tests having a shaft of conventional elastomeric construction closed at the distal end and having a CMG port adjacent to this end. An inflation lumen extends to a se... | 10/04/1983 |
