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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8142363 | Cardiac rhythm management lead with omni-directional pressure sensing Embodiments include a cardiac rhythm management system having a lead that includes an omni-directional pressure sensor that is configured to resist tissue in-growth and provide reliable and consistent pressure readings from within a patient's vasculature. Embodiment... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8057399 | Anchor for an implantable sensor An anchor for an implantable medical device, for example, and implantable physiologic sensor, includes a proximal hub portion, an intermediate portion extending radially and distally from the hub portion, and a distal portion extending distally from the proximal por... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8025623 | Pressure sensing module for a catheter pressure transducer The present invention relates to a pressure sensor module for use in catheters having a pressure sensor operable to provide a signal representative of pressure. The pressure sensor includes a sensing side and a pressure reference side. At least one signal transmissi... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7771363 | Coronary sinus sensing device The present invention provides a new mechanical sensor approach to maneuvering catheters and other cardiac devices into blood outlets, with particular application to maneuvering cardiac devices into the coronary sinus and beyond. Additionally, the inventive sensing ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7731664 | Pressure sensing module for a catheter pressure transducer The present invention relates to a pressure sensor module for use in catheters having a pressure sensor operable to provide a signal representative of pressure. The pressure sensor includes a sensing side and a pressure reference side. At least one signal transmissi... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7704212 | Reusable invasive fluid pressure monitoring apparatus and method The present invention is an apparatus and method for invasive bodily fluid pressure measurements using a pressure sensing assembly that is partially reusable. An embodiment includes a system for measuring a bodily pressure level having a support structure that inclu... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7418868 | Pressure sensor and method of fabricating such a module A body fluid pressure sensor module according to the invention comprises a housing having a first end and a second end and enclosing a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is electrically coupled to a plurality of electrical conductors extending into the housing thr... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7373826 | Method for manufacturing a fluid pressure measurement unit and a component for being used in a fluid pressure measurement unit A fluid pressure measurement unit is manufactured by steps of providing a measurement element with a measurement chip arranged on a first chip carrier side and a plurality of socket-shaped terminal contacts for contacting contact terminals of the measurement chip, t... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7361142 | Electronic device for health index measurement and control method of the same The present invention allows easily performing various types of controls and improving productivity without adding a special communication section. The present invention includes a power receiving section 21 to be connected to a driving power supply 50... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361162 | Medicinal syringe with piston stopper withdrawal and rotation-limiting means The syringe is formed according to DIN ISO 11040 and has a syringe barrel (1) with a syringe head (1a) formed on one end and a grip plate (4) formed at the other open end. An elastomeric piston stopper (6) is insertable in this ope... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361267 | Dialysis machine blood circulating circuit fitting A fitting (1) for a blood circulating circuit (4) of a dialysis machine has a first ans a second mouth (8, 9) for connecting the fitting (1) to a first ans a second portion (2, 3) of the blood circulating circuit (4) respect... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354444 | Occlusion device with deployable paddles for detection and occlusion of blood vessels Devices, systems and methods for temporarily reducing or abolishing blood flow by occluding blood vessels are provided. A blood vessel-occlusion device embodying features of the invention includes a deployable pressure-applying member with a location sensor, and an ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347826 | Packaging sensors for long term implant According to this technique of packaging a sensor device implantable in a living body so as to provide protection of the sensor device and to the living body itself, an electrical conductor of the sensor device is sealed in an insulating substrate extending between ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7340288 | Trans-septal intra-cardiac lead system An apparatus for and method of measuring pressure through a septum in a patient's heart is disclosed. A lead inserted into the right side of a heart is routed through the septum to gain access to the left side of the heart. The lead includes an attachment structure ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7328070 | Multi-tube sensor for sensing urinary sphincter and urethral pressure The disclosure describes a multi-tube pressure sensor to measure the pressure at two sites that may be used in a therapeutic incontinence control system. The system senses urinary sphincter pressure and urethral pressure and sends the information to a stimulator tha... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320599 | Blood pressure simulation apparatus with tactile interface The blood pressure level in humans is a vital health parameter, yet the vast majority of people do not have a physical feeling for what normal and abnormal blood pressure levels mean in relation to the forces exerted on the heart and blood vessels. A blood pressure ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318819 | Automatic locking valve for medication injection An automatic locking valve for safely administering a dose of medication is disclosed. The automatic locking valve comprises a valve housing defined with a space and formed with input and output ports for intaking and discharging the medication, a spool-shaped on/of... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7313431 | System and method for inflating a balloon catheter and delivering fluid media to a patient This invention relates generally to a fluid delivery system comprising a first source of fluid medium a first pressurizing device associated with the first source of fluid medium, a second source of fluid medium, a second pressurizing device associated with the seco... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7284730 | Transducer holder System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, at... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7284729 | Transducer holder System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, an... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7283878 | Lead stabilizer and extension wire A lead stabilization and extension wire that enables the withdrawal of a guide catheter over an electrical medical lead body without dislodging an electrode or sensor from an implantation site or detaching the fixation mechanism and methods of use and a kit are disc... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278327 | Film based position and pressure sensor Simultaneous pressure and position information is accurately measured in a sensor realized by utilizing first and second sensor elements that each exhibit a decreasing width over the length of the sensor element and that are arranged overlapping each other and in a ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7274965 | Trans-septal intra-cardiac lead system An apparatus for and method of measuring pressure through a septum in a patient's heart is disclosed. A lead inserted into the right side of a heart is routed through the septum to gain access to the left side of the heart. The lead includes an attachment structure ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267011 | Device for invasively measuring fluid pressure A device for invasively measuring fluid pressure is disclosed. The device includes a disposable housing having a fluid contacting area and a non-fluid contacting area. A disposable diaphragm in a substantially non-elastic state is disposed within the housing and sep... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7247149 | Contact and penetration depth sensor for a needle assembly An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a needle to contact and penetrate tissue. The apparatus also includes a device coupled to the needle, wherein the device detects the needle contacting the tissue, and measures depth of tissue penetration. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7243561 | Sensor device A sensor unit includes a pressure sensor, an acceleration sensor and a signal-processing circuit, which are disposed on the bottom surface of a lead to form a line in the longitudinal direction of the sensor unit. The pressure sensor and the acceleration sensor are ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7231829 | Monolithic integrated circuit/pressure sensor on pacing lead A pressure module is provided which comprises a capsule having a cavity formed therein, and a pressure transducer disposed within the cavity of the capsule. A feedthrough pin, fixedly coupled to the capsule, extends into the capsule and is electronically coupled to ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7208709 | Pressure measurement in microwave-assisted chemical synthesis A pressure-measuring vessel system for microwave assisted chemical processes is disclosed. The vessel system includes a pressure resistant vessel that is otherwise transparent to microwave radiation, a pressure-resistant closure for the mouth of the vessel, with por... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7187185 | Area-change sensing through capacitive techniques An area-change sensing through capacitive techniques is disclosed. In one embodiment, a first conductive surface is substantially parallel to a second conductive surface. The first conductive surface may be moveable relative to the second conductive surface in a dir... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7180305 | Sensor systems and methods of operation A technique for operating a sensor system is provided. The method includes exciting a first sensor with a first excitation signal at a first frequency and exciting a second sensor with a second excitation signal at a second frequency. The technique also includes com... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7168334 | Arrangement for measuring a property of a fluid present in a tube Apparatus for measuring a property of a fluid is provided including a tube for retaining the fluid, the tube including a lateral access opening and a domed portion including a sealing surface on the outside wall of the tube surrounding the lateral access opening and... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7162926 | Lead embedded pressure sensor A pressure capsule embedded in a pacemaker lead to monitor intracardiac chamber pressure is described. This pressure monitor capsule provides highly accurate pressure readings while insuring a high integrity seal against bodily fluids and tissue growth. The capsule ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162289 | Method and apparatus for enhancing the integrity of an implantable sensor device A method and apparatus for enhancing the integrity of an implantable sensor. Voids formed between an outer tubing and a sensor substrate or spacing element may be back-filled with a curable, implantable material, minimizing the extent to which unwanted fluids diffus... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7159465 | Fluororesin thin film diaphragm pressure sensor and method of fabricating the same The present invention provides a highly corrosion-resistant diaphragm pressure sensor capable of obviating the effects of temperature drift that arises when a pressure-travel coefficient changes with temperature of a fluid whose pressure is sensed, and a method of m... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7131986 | Catheter having exchangeable balloon An intravascular balloon catheter comprises a tubular catheter body having a balloon structure removably mounted over the catheter body. The catheter body has a guidewire lumen, and the catheter body may be left in place within a patient's vasculature while the ball... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7131948 | Method and apparatus for intravascular two-dimensional ultrasonography A catheter is provided for insertion in the he blood vessel of a patient for ultrasonically imaging the vessel wall. The catheter includes a tubular element and an internally housed drive cable for effective circumferential scan about the catheter of an ultrasonic g... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7119654 | Temperature sensor A temperature sensor for radiant heating units with a heating coil disposed in a cup includes a tube with a first end connected to a housing of a switch with a movable contact cooperating with stationery contacts in the housing. A two-section rod, which extends into... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7112170 | Intra-aortic balloon catheter having a dual sensor pressure sensing system A balloon catheter has a balloon membrane, a tip connected to the distal end of the balloon membrane and an outer tube connected to the proximal end of the balloon membrane for supplying a medium for inflating and deflating the balloon membrane. A pressure sensor, s... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7096729 | Disposable fluid flow sensor A disposable fluid flow sensor is disclosed herein, which generally includes a flow channel assembly comprising a flow channel tube in association with a disposable flow channel portion. A sensor die is located approximate to a thin interface or membrane formed from... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7097620 | Guidewire with pressure and temperature sensing capabilities A guide wire having pressure sensing capabilities for measuring the pressure of liquid in a vessel comprising a flexible elongate member and having proximal and distal extremities and having an outside diameter of 0.018″ or less. The distal extremity of said flexi... | 08/29/2006 |
