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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187236 | Device for irrigating the ear canal A device for irrigating cerumen from one's ear canal, which includes a universal adaptor affixed to the spout of a lavatory faucet (one which allows the cold and hot to be mixed); a flow line extending from the adaptor; a valve on the adaptor, which when opened allo... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8092434 | Device and method for washing nasal passages A nasal passage washing device includes a pliable body including an open top; and an applicator cap removably attached to the pliable body to cover and uncover the open top. The applicator cap includes an applicator tip having a substantially frustoconical configura... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8079988 | Enema device An enema device for use with a source of enema fluid having an elongated nozzle includes a hollow elongated rigid body having an interior extending between first and second ends and a feed portion formed at the first end defining a feed portion opening. A hollow noz... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7914505 | Irrigation system The irrigation system comprises a reservoir (1) for irrigating liquid, a probe (3) for arrangement in a user, conduit means (6,7,10,11) for conducting the irrigating fluid from the reservoir to the probe, and a fixation member (5) for fix... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7909803 | Enhanced pneumostoma management device and methods for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease A partially-implantable pneumostoma management device maintains the patency of a pneumostoma while controlling the flow of material through the pneumostoma. A tube of the pneumostoma management device is placed through the chest wall into the lung. The tube comprise... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7857794 | Handpiece tip A tip for a surgical handpiece having two coaxial tubes or channels mounted within a body. The tip has one or more features that shape the fluid discharge so as to optimize the performance of the handpiece for varying parts of the surgical procedure. ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7699820 | Device for irrigating the ear canal A device for irrigating cerumen from one's ear canal, which includes a universal adaptor affixed to the spout of a lavatory faucet (one which allows the cold and hot to be mixed); a flow line extending from the adaptor; a valve on the adaptor, which when opened allo... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7678087 | Equine intranasal delivery system This invention relates to apparatus and methods of delivering various compositions including medicaments to a variety of targets. The invention includes a dose administrator (1) which may be used for intranasal delivery of compositions or medicaments, such as... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7591808 | Vaginal or rectal applicator Vaginal or rectal applicators for the delivery of a small volume of pharmaceutical preparation, i.e. less than 1 mL are disclosed herein. The delivery of a small volume of a pharmaceutical preparation allows for the transvaginal delivery of the preparation to the re... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7473245 | Aortic cannula The invention relates to an aortic cannula for delivering fluid, especially blood, into a vessel of the human body, particularly the aortic arch. Said aortic cannula comprises an elongate basic cannula body into which the fluid is directed, an orifice from which the... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7367333 | Inhalation device Actuator for an inhaler for delivering medicament by inhalation. The actuator includes a main body having a tubular member for receiving a canister containing medicament and having a valve stem extending therefrom, and an outlet assembly, as a part formed separately... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361170 | Device, system, kit or method for collecting effluent from an individual The present invention relates to a device, method, system and kit for receiving effluent from an individual. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device, method, system and kit for collecting effluent from an individual during a medic... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7351246 | Minimally invasive, sustained, intra-tympanic drug delivery system A convenient and preferably wearable system and method for implementing the controlled and sustained delivery of a medical liquid through the tympanic membrane and into the middle ear including port structure that produces a minimal opening in the membrane, a wearab... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7351232 | Nasal rinser and outlet portion therefor An outlet portion for nasal rinsers includes an outlet end, a connection end and a nozzle shaped channel, showing a restriction and an expanded outlet, in between. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347691 | Protective sleeve for saliva ejector The protective sleeve for a saliva ejector is formed of a soft, porous plastic material for installation upon the end of a conventional ejector tube to protect the soft tissues within the mouth of a dental patient during dental work. The device has a generally cylin... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7328703 | Oxygen delivery cannula system that improves the effectiveness of alveolar oxygenation The pulmonary oxygen flow control system delivers oxygen from a source of pressure to a nasal cannula worn by the patient. Between the source and the nasal cannula is a pendant flow structure which includes an orifice followed by a gas dynamic valve. When the downst... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7311698 | Urinary catheter assembly allowing for non-contaminated insertion of the catheter into a urinary canal A catheter assembly allowing for non-contaminated insertion of the catheter into the urinary canal. The catheter assembly includes a urinary catheter, a catheter package and a sealing member. The urinary catheter defines a conduit and has a proximal end adapted for ... | 12/25/2007 |
| RE39930 | Hygienic, removable toilet attachment for enema, douche or colonic irrigation A toilet attachment is configured for positioning between a toilet seat and a toiled bowl. In use, the toilet attachment is secured by the weight of the toilet seat. The toilet attachment has a base plate and a tubular irrigation assembly which can be connected to a... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7294120 | Automated instillation apparatus and method An automated instillation apparatus and method for instilling fluid into a patient having an intestinal stoma thereby administering an antegrade colonic enema. The automated instillation apparatus comprising in combination: a fluid reservoir, a pump, a pump control ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7273467 | Device for washing the external auditory meatus A device is described for washing the external audtitory meatus comprising at least ne inlet channel (6) for the washing liquid and one discharge channel (8) which connects the end portion of the inlet channel with the outside environment, the discharg... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7186243 | Device for washing or irrigation of the vaginal cavity and the urethral ostium A device is disclosed for washing or irrigating the vaginal cavity and the urethral ostium having a flexible container for the washing solution, an olive-shaped nozzle with apical, radial and basal ejection openings. The nozzle further comprises a stem to be inserte... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7105093 | Processing set and methods for processing and treating a biological fluid Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for treating a biological fluid with light. A container of biological fluid is introduced into a fluid treatment chamber where it is contacted with light provided by one or more light sources in proximity to the fluid tre... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7063686 | Nozzle for administrations and lavages of nasal cavities and similar A nozzle having an ejection duct structured so as to allow a better distribution of the substances on the inner panes of nasal cavities and similar, such as auricular, vaginal and rectal cavities is described. A conical central portion is mounted in the nozzle outle... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7025877 | Processing set for processing and treating a biological fluid Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for treating a biological fluid with light. A container of biological fluid is introduced into a fluid treatment chamber where it is contacted with light provided by one or more light sources in proximity to the fluid tre... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7025727 | Pressure measurement device A device measures pressures in animals and humans and includes a pressure transmission catheter (PTC) filled with a pressure transmitting medium and implantable in an area in having a physiological pressure. A transducer communicates with the pressure transmitting m... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7014603 | Exerciser for the muscles of pelvic floor An exercise device for strengthening the muscles of the pelvis, particularly the collective group of muscles involved in human sexual response, which are also important for controlling the evacuation of the intestines and the bladder. This exercise device focuses on... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6949088 | Ear irrigation device The invention provides an ear irrigation device for injecting a fluid into an external ear canal extending between an external ear and a tympanic membrane. The external ear canal includes an outer portion extending inwardly from the external ear and including cerume... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6939336 | Method and device for treating inter alia the cervix A non-invasive method for treating cells affected by at least one oncogenic virus is disclosed, comprising providing a substance comprising at least one of ozone, an ozone donor, oxygen and an oxygen donor; and subjecting the body tissue comprising the affected cell... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6918517 | Nozzle for a sanitary cleansing device A nozzle for a sanitary cleansing device, includes a coupling member defining an intake port, and a tubular body with an axially extending channel having an inlet communicated with the intake port, and an outlet opposite to the inlet. A plurality of angularly displa... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6902557 | Device for rectal lavage Device for rectal lavages consisting of a flexible container (1) containing the washing liquid, a flexible tube (2) and a nozzle (3) equipped with an elongated egg-shaped body (6) from which an upper elongated portion (7) and a con... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6863660 | Fibrin applicator pistol An applicator for dispensing a first and second component of a biological adhesive, such as fibrin glue. At least one of said components may contain a suspension of fibrin microbeads (FMB) or a suspension of cells. The present invention uses a single supply of press... | 03/08/2005 |
| RE38690 | Hygienic, removable toilet attachment for enema, douche or colonic irrigation A toilet attachment is configured for positioning between a toilet seat and a toiled bowl. In use, the toilet attachment is secured by the weight of the toilet seat. The toilet attachment has a base plate and a tubular irrigation assembly which can be connected to a... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6830557 | Liquid foaming soap compositions and dispensing system therefor By providing a mixture of surfactants and water, with the water content ranging between bout 40% and 95% by weight based upon the weight of the entire composition, a unique, improved, liquid based foaming soap formulation is realized which is useable for a wide vari... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6716190 | Device and methods for the delivery and injection of therapeutic and diagnostic agents to a target site within a body The present invention relates to a system for delivering and injecting an agent into a target site within the body without penetrating the tissue of the target site with anything other than the agent. The system comprises a nozzle assembly and a propulsion mechanism... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6632195 | Versatile adjustable liquid applicator An applicator for applying fluid from a squeeze bottle to various parts of the body that may be difficult to reach includes two rigid arms connected by an adjustable angle joint. One end of the first arm screws onto the bottle. The other end of the second... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6602244 | Lubricating and gripping device for urinary catheter package A device for lubricating a urinary catheter and for normally and automatically gripping the catheter but selectively releasing such catheter only when squeezing forces are applied by a user's fingers during a catheterization procedure. Such a device is al... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6579270 | Liquefracture handpiece tip A surgical handpiece and tip having two coaxial tubes or channels mounted within a body. The first tube is used for aspiration and is smaller in diameter than the second tube so as to create an annular passage between the first and second tube. The annula... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6540718 | Appliance for rinsing The invention presented here refers to an appliance (1) for the rinsing of nasal cavities and of paranasal sinuses, with a rinsing mixture (3) and with a vessel (2) for containing and letting flow out the rinsing mixture (3) without overpressure, whereby ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6516795 | Nose sprayer A nasal spray device for dispensing a liquid from a pressurized container (R). The nasal spray device includes two juxtaposed applicators (1a, 1b), each being provided with at least one expulsion duct (10a, 10b) opening at an outer end in a spay nozzle (B... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6514262 | Dermabrasion by a flow of reducing substances and having disposable sterilized components A dermabrasion apparatus operating by a flow of air and reducing substances conveyed by a pneumatic system through a handpiece. The apparatus comprises a housing, a vacuum pump, and an external tray inside of which a mixing bottle and a collecting bottle ... | 02/04/2003 |
