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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7309319 | Apparatus and method for measuring the dimensions of the palpable surface of the prostate A method and system for measuring the dimensions of the palpable surface of the prostate in the physician's office and calculating prostate volume, rate of growth and changes in rate of growth. A membrane with a grid pattern is located proximate the prostate. A phys... | 12/18/2007 |
| 6962575 | Single access dialysis needle A single access dialysis needle system comprises a first cannula, a second cannula or sheath, and a barrier arranged on the outer surface of the first cannula. The distal end of the first cannula extends distal to the distal end of the second cannula or outer sheath... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6541966 | Precision metal locating apparatus Apparatus for detecting a metal object comprises a transmitter for generating a pulsed or an alternating magnetic field in the vicinity of the metal object to be detected and a detector for detecting the secondary magnetic field induced in the metal objec... | 04/01/2003 |
| 5973595 | Body cavity metal detection system A metal detection system for detecting metal within a body cavity of an individual. The metal detection system includes a first metal detector for detecting metal within an anal/vagina body cavity of an individual, and a second metal detector for detectin... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5649546 | Metal detector for the localization of a metallic foreign body penetrated or implanted into a human or animal body The invention relates to a metal detecting device for the localization of a metallic foreign body penetrated or implanted into a human or animal body, comprising coil facilities (19) arranged inside a sensor pin (10) and connected with a measuring amplifi... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5496070 | Calendar date monitoring system A calendar date monitoring system particularly effective for monitoring pregnancy and other medical conditions is disclosed. The system includes a substantially flat calendar strip, which includes a first set of indicia arranged longitudinally on the cale... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5445645 | Apparatus for locating a breast mass A mass localization device includes a catheter and a needle. In one embodiment, the catheter includes inner and outer walls spaced from each other and creating a gap between the walls extending along substantially the entire length of the catheter. The di... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5443077 | Method of monitoring the position of a sensor When performing the method a sensor (1) is used with a coil (15) integrated in a coil circuit. In the coil circuit a magnetic field is generated so that mutual induction can develop between the coil circuit and the surroundings of the sensor (1). The magn... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5301682 | Method for locating a breast mass A mass localization device includes a catheter and a needle. In one embodiment, the catheter includes inner and outer walls spaced from each other and creating a gap between the walls extending along substantially the entire length of the catheter. The di... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5273025 | Apparatus for detecting insertion condition of endoscope An apparatus is provided for detecting an endoscopic inserting condition. The apparatus includes an irradiation arrangement for applying electromagnetic waves to the inside of an organism from outside the organism, an electromagnetic wave reception arrang... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5020671 | Method and apparatus for optimum self-examination of breasts by users of birth control pills A method and associated apparatus in aid of optimum self-examination of the breast by women for early detection of breast cancer.... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4943770 | Device for accurately detecting the position of a ferromagnetic material inside biological tissue A device for accurately detecting and monitoring the position of an object inside biological tissue, particularly an endotracheal tube inside a patient's throat, comprising a circuit which generates an electromagnetic field of limited width and depth, and... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4760847 | Depth measuring device The depth measuring device employs a solid needle with a slidable rider as well as a transparent tube which is provided with a graduated scale and a closed bottom or marking lines. During penetration through the skin into a vascular implant device, the ri... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4526177 | Electronic anatomical probe A wire sensing coil is sealed in the tip of an elongate, rigid, plastic probe, and is connected by a coaxial cable releasably to a housing containing a fixed frequency, crystal-controlled oscillator, the output of which is applied through a high impedance... | 07/02/1985 |
| 4503865 | Hardness measuring probe This invention discloses a hardness measuring probe making it possible to continuously and quickly measure the hardness around an object position by a simple operation. The pressure around the object to be measured is led from an aperture to one pressure ... | 03/12/1985 |
| 4445501 | Circuits for determining very accurately the position of a device inside biological tissue A method of and apparatus for determining very accurately the position of a device inside biological tissue comprising a detecting instrument with a probe, which probe generates a small magnetic field which can be disturbed by a magnetically permeable met... | 05/01/1984 |
| 4431005 | Method of and apparatus for determining very accurately the position of a device inside biological tissue A method of and apparatus for determining very accurately the position of a device inside biological tissue comprising a detecting instrument with a probe, which probe generates a small magnetic field which can be disturbed by a magnetically permeable met... | 02/14/1984 |
| 4416289 | Circuits for determining very accurately the position of a device inside biological tissue A circuit for determining very accurately the position of a device inside biological tissue in which a probe generates a small magnetic field which can be disturbed by a magnetically permeable metal in the device inside the tissue when a narrow end of the... | 11/22/1983 |
| 3995619 | Combination subcutaneous suture remover, biopsy sampler and syringe A multi-purpose surgical instrument for subcutaneous use is described. The instrument includes a generally hollow inner tube which is provided at a probing free end with a crochet-type hook. The other end, or hand-held end, is fixedly joined to a finger g... | 12/07/1976 |
