05 - Produits pharmaceutiques, vétérinaires et hygièniques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations for the treatment of dysphagia, neurological disorders, swallowing disorders, and conditions affecting the oropharyngeal region; medical and clinical preparations for use in neuromuscular stimulation; pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; nutriceuticals to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; dietetic substances in the nature of food for enteral feeding, namely, supplements, thickeners, liquids or modified texture foods adapted to provide nutrition through nasogastric tubes or other enteral means; dietetic substances in the nature of food for enteral feeding, namely, supplements, thickeners, liquids or modified texture foods adapted to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; nutritional substances in the nature of food and supplements for enteral feeding for delivery by nasogastric tubes or other enteral means; nutritional substances in the nature of supplements and food for enteral feeding to assist in recovery from dysphagia and that help prevent clinical conditions that lead to dysphagia, including stroke; plasters for medical use, materials for dressings, namely, medical dressings; adhesive plasters and dressings for medical purposes; adhesive tapes for medical purposes; medical dressings; medical adhesive tape for positioning nasogastric tubes on patients Surgical apparatus and instruments and replacement parts and fittings therefor; medical and veterinary apparatus for stimulating the swallowing of solids and liquids and replacement parts and fittings therefor; medical and veterinary apparatus for enabling the ingestion of substances through nasogastric tubes and other feeding apparatus and replacement parts and fittings therefor; medical and veterinary apparatus for diagnosing and treating dysphagia and replacement parts and fittings therefor; medical apparatus for improving swallowing and replacement parts and fittings therefor; tubes for use in treating dysphagia, namely, tubes for enteral feeding and replacement parts and fittings therefor; nasogastric tubes and replacement parts and fittings therefor; medical devices for positioning nasogastric tubes on patients and replacement parts and fittings therefor; medical devices for use in the diagnosis of dysphagia and replacement parts and fittings therefor Medical services; medical advisory services; medical services in the treatment and diagnosis of dysphagia, neurological rehabilitation, and swallowing disorders; rehabilitation patient care services; medical clinic services; medical diagnostic services in the field of swallowing function and oropharyngeal disorders
2.
DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR TREATING DISEASE USING ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
Electrical stimulation devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the electrical stimulation device comprises an elongated member configured to be orally or nasally inserted into a patient's pharynx. The device may further include a conductive element carried by a distal portion of the elongated member and configured to deliver stimulation energy to nearby tissue. The device can include a cover configured to move relative to the conductive elements to selectively cover or expose the conductive elements.
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
3.
DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR TREATING DISEASE USING ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
Electrical stimulation devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the electrical stimulation device comprises an elongated member configured to be orally or nasally inserted into a patient's upper gastrointestinal tract. The device may further include a conductive element carried by a distal portion of the elongated member and configured to deliver stimulation energy to nearby tissue to treat disorders of consciousness.
Electrical stimulation devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the electrical stimulation device comprises a first elongate member having a closed distal end and one or more first conductive elements and a second elongate member having one or more second conductive elements. The second elongate member can be configured to be received within a lumen of the first elongate member such that the first and second conductive elements are aligned and in electrical communication. The device can be configured to be inserted transnasally into a pharynx of a patient and current can be applied from an electric current generator to the second conductive elements, from the second conductive elements to the first conductive elements, and from the first conductive elements to the patient's pharynx. As the first elongate member may be configured to prevent bodily tissues and fluids from contacting the second elongate member, the second elongate member may be reusable while the first elongate member is disposable.
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
5.
DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SECURING TREATMENT MEMBERS
Devices for securing an elongated treatment member to a patient and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the device is configured to secure a medical device comprising a nasally-inserted or an orally-inserted elongated treatment member to a face of a patient. The device can comprise one or more portions configured to be adhered to the patients face and one or more portions configured to secure a length of an extracorporeal portion of the elongated treatment member to the device. The device can comprise an adhesive forming an adhesive bond with the patients skin and the adhesive bond can have an adhesive bond strength sufficient to prevent the patient from prematurely removing the device or the treatment member. A releasing agent can be applied to the device to degrade the adhesive bond strength between the device and the patients skin such that the device can be removed from the patients face without substantial discomfort to the patient.
Electrical stimulation devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the electrical stimulation device comprises an elongated member configured to be orally or nasally inserted into a patient's pharynx. The device may further include a conductive element carried by a distal portion of the elongated member and configured to deliver stimulation energy to nearby tissue. A stiffness of the elongated member may vary along its length to facilitate insertion of the elongated member through the nasopharyngeal junction and provide a restoring force necessary to hold the conductive element in apposition with tissue at the treatment site.
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
7.
Devices and methods for treatment of ventilator associated dysphagia
The present disclosure describes an endotracheal ventilator tube for the treatment of dysphagia comprising an elongate tube and at least one electrode positioned on or about the elongate tube, wherein the at least one electrode is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to the oropharyngeal region and is electrically connected to an electrical stimulation generating means.
The present invention defines a device for the treatment of dysphagia comprising a flexible member mounting an imaging device for insertion into a patient and one or more electrodes proximate the imaging device for imparting electrical stimulation to the patient.
A61B 1/267 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments pour les voies respiratoires, p. ex. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
A61B 1/05 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments combinés avec des dispositifs photographiques ou de télévision caractérisés par le fait que le capteur d'images, p. ex. l'appareil photographique, est placé dans la partie de l'extrémité distale
A61B 1/273 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments pour l'appareil digestif supérieur, p. ex. œsophagoscopes, gastroscopes
9.
PHARYNGEAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
Electrical stimulation devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. Various embodiments of the present technology, for example, are directed to a method of identifying a treatment location for applying electrical stimulation energy to treat a medical condition. A method in accordance with some embodiments of the present technology comprises identifying a treatment location in a pharynx of the patient such that application of electrical stimulation energy at the treatment location produces a favorable increase in motor activity and/or functional reorganization of the centers in the brain responsible for controlling and coordinating motor activity of the pharynx.
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
Various embodiments of the present technology are directed to a safety clasp (10) including a clasp base (22); a securing element (32) with a sharp end (33), a piercing section (34) and a support (36); and a clasp body (12) including first and second body sections (12A, 12B) and a recess (13) defined therebetween, the body being adjustable relative to the clasp base and the securing element such that in an open configuration the recess is clear and only the first body section houses the sharp end and in a closed configuration the piercing section bridges the recess and only the second section houses the sharp end. Various embodiments of the present technology are directed to a garment clip (100) including such a safety clasp.
Devices for securing an elongated treatment member to a patient and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the device is configured to secure a medical device comprising a nasally-inserted or an orally-inserted elongated treatment member to a face of a patient. The device can comprise one or more portions configured to be adhered to the patient's face and one or more portions configured to secure a length of an extracorporeal portion of the elongated treatment member to the device. The device can comprise an adhesive forming an adhesive bond with the patient's skin and the adhesive bond can have an adhesive bond strength sufficient to prevent the patient from prematurely removing the device or the treatment member. A releasing agent can be applied to the device to degrade the adhesive bond strength between the device and the patient's skin such that the device can be removed from the patient's face without substantial discomfort to the patient.
Electrical stimulation devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the electrical stimulation device comprises an elongated member configured to be orally or nasally inserted into a patient's pharynx. The device may further include a conductive element carried by a distal portion of the elongated member and configured to deliver stimulation energy to nearby tissue. A stiffness of the elongated member may vary along its length to facilitate insertion of the elongated member through the nasopharyngeal junction and provide a restoring force necessary to hold the conductive element in apposition with tissue at the treatment site.
Electrical stimulation devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the electrical stimulation device comprises a first elongate member having a closed distal end and one or more first conductive elements and a second elongate member having one or more second conductive elements. The second elongate member can be configured to be received within a lumen of the first elongate member such that the first and second conductive elements are aligned and in electrical communication. The device can be configured to be inserted transnasally into a pharynx of a patient and current can be applied from an electric current generator to the second conductive elements, from the second conductive elements to the first conductive elements, and from the first conductive elements to the patient's pharynx. As the first elongate member may be configured to prevent bodily tissues and fluids from contacting the second elongate member, the second elongate member may be reusable while the first elongate member is disposable.
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
Devices, systems, and methods configured to treat disease using electrical stimulation and therapeutic agents are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a device of the present technology comprises a first elongated shaft configured to deliver supplemental nutrition to a patient suffering from dysphagia and a second elongated shaft configured to slidably receive the first elongated shaft. The second elongated shaft can include one or more conductive elements configured to deliver electrical stimulation to nerves at a first treatment site in a pharynx of the patient. In some embodiments, the second elongated shaft includes one or more therapeutic elements carrying a therapeutic agent configured to be positioned at or adjacent a second treatment site with a pooled secretion in the patient's pharynx. The therapeutic agent can be configured to prevent or inhibit colonization of the pooled secretion by one or more pathogens. In some embodiments, the second elongated shaft includes a lumen fluidically coupled to an aperture extending through a sidewall of the elongated shaft. The aperture can be configured to be positioned at or adjacent the second treatment site with the pooled secretion. The lumen and aperture can be configured to transport fluid therethrough along a longitudinal dimension of the device to deliver a therapeutic agent to the second treatment site and/or withdraw the pooled secretion from the second treatment site into the lumen.
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
15.
DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR TREATING DISEASE USING ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
Electrical stimulation devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the electrical stimulation device comprises an elongated member configured to be orally or nasally inserted into a patient's pharynx. The device may further include a conductive element carried by a distal portion of the elongated member and configured to deliver stimulation energy to nearby tissue to treat one or more of gastric motility, sleep apnea, and speech disorders.
Electrical stimulation devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the electrical stimulation device comprises an elongated member configured to be orally or nasally inserted into a patient's pharynx. The device may further include a conductive element carried by a distal portion of the elongated member and configured to deliver stimulation energy to nearby tissue. The device can include a cover configured to move relative to the conductive elements to selectively cover or expose the conductive elements.
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
Oral hygiene devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the device comprises a disposable shaft configured to be releasably coupled to a reusable base. The shaft may include a head configured to engage an oral tissue and oral contents of a patient's oral cavity to dislodge one or more substances disposed on the oral tissue. In some embodiments, the shaft defines one or more lumens configured to transport a substance between the base of the device and the patient's oral cavity. The device can be configured to deliver a therapeutic agent to the patient's oral cavity to prevent and/or inhibit colonization of the oral cavity by pathogens. In particular embodiments, the device is configured to suction a substance out of the oral cavity and into the device to reduce a risk of the substance being aspirated into the patient's airways.
A61C 19/06 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour traitement thérapeutique
A61C 17/22 - Dispositifs à entraînement mécanique pour nettoyer ou pour polir avec des brosses, des éponges, des cupules ou analogues
A61C 17/34 - Dispositifs à entraînement mécanique pour nettoyer ou pour polir avec des brosses, des éponges, des cupules ou analogues ayant un mouvement alternatif ou oscillant entraînées par un moteur électrique
Devices and methods for assisting a patient with recovery from dysphagia are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the device comprises a catheter with sections whose curvatures correspond to curves between external nares of the patient and a nasal cavity and between the nasal cavity and a nasopharynx. The device may further include an electrode at a distal portion of the catheter and configured to deliver stimulation energy to nearby tissue.
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
A clip for attaching a flexible cable or tube to clothing. The clip comprises a body and a clasp for attaching the body of the clip to clothing. The body comprises at least one receiving formation in the form of a resiliently deformable channel for receiving a flexible cable or tube.
A61M 25/02 - Dispositifs de maintien en position, p. ex. sur le corps
F16L 3/237 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p. ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers spécialement adaptés pour supporter un certain nombre de tuyaux parallèles séparés par un espace pour deux tuyaux
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61J 15/00 - Tubes pour l'alimentation thérapeutique
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
The invention concerns a safety clasp (10) comprising a clasp base (22); a securing element (32) with a sharp end (33), a piercing section (34) and a support (36); and a clasp body (12) comprising first and second body sections (12A, 12B) and a recess (13) defined therebetween, the body being adjustable relative to the clasp base and the securing element such that in an open configuration the recess is clear and only the first body section houses the sharp end and in a closed configuration the piercing section bridges the recess and only the second section houses the sharp end. The invention further relates to a garment clip (100) comprising said safety clasp.
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/03 - Mesure de la pression des fluides à l'intérieur du corps autre que la pression du sang, p. ex. de la pression cérébrale
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
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Produits et services
Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations for the treatment of dysphagia; pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; nutriceuticals to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; dietetic substances in the nature of food for enteral feeding, namely, supplements, thickeners, liquids or modified texture foods adapted to provide nutrition through nasogastric tubes or other enteral means; dietetic substances in the nature of food for enteral feeding, namely, supplements, thickeners, liquids or modified texture foods adapted to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; nutritional substances in the nature of food and supplements for enteral feeding for delivery by nasogastric tubes or other enteral means; nutritional substances in the nature of supplements and food for enteral feeding to assist in recovery from dysphagia and that help prevent clinical conditions that lead to dysphagia, including stroke; plasters for medical use, materials for dressings, namely, medical dressings; adhesive plasters and dressings for medical purposes; adhesive tapes for medical purposes; medical dressings; medical adhesive tape for positioning nasogastric tubes on patients Surgical apparatus and instruments; medical and veterinary apparatus for stimulating the swallowing of solids and liquids; medical and veterinary apparatus for enabling the ingestion of substances through nasogastric tubes and other feeding apparatus; medical and veterinary apparatus for diagnosing and treating dysphagia; medical apparatus for improving swallowing; tubes for use in treating dysphagia, namely, tubes for enteral feeding; nasogastric tubes; medical devices for positioning nasogastric tubes on patients; medical devices for use in the diagnosis of dysphagia; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods Medical services; medical advisory services; medical services in the treatment and diagnosis of dysphagia
25.
Devices for and methods of diagnosis and/or monitoring dysphagia
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
A61J 15/00 - Tubes pour l'alimentation thérapeutique
A catheter comprising a proximal end, a distal end and a pair of electrodes spaced apart between the proximal and distal ends; and a catheter guide comprising i) a first positioning indicator distal to the pair of electrodes for indicating if the catheter needs inserting further into the patient; and ii) a second positioning indicator proximate the first positioning indicator for indicating correct positioning of a catheter.
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
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A61M 25/01 - Introduction, guidage, avance, mise en place ou maintien en position des cathéters
A clip for attaching a flexible cable or tube to clothing. The clip comprises a body and a clasp for attaching the body of the clip to clothing. The body comprises at least one receiving formation in the form of a resiliently deformable channel for receiving a flexible cable or tube.
F16L 3/237 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p. ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers spécialement adaptés pour supporter un certain nombre de tuyaux parallèles séparés par un espace pour deux tuyaux
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44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
[ Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations for the treatment of dysphagia; pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; nutriceuticals to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; dietetic substances in the nature of food for enteral feeding, namely, supplements, thickeners, liquids or modified texture foods adapted to provide nutrition through nasogastric tubes or other enteral means; dietetic substances in the nature of food for enteral feeding, namely, supplements, thickeners, liquids or modified texture foods adapted to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; nutritional substances in the nature of food and supplements for enteral feeding for delivery by nasogastric tubes or other enteral means; nutritional substances in the nature of supplements and food for enteral feeding to assist in recovery from dysphagia and that help prevent clinical conditions that lead to dysphagia, including stroke; plasters for medical use, materials for dressings, namely, medical dressings; adhesive plasters and dressings for medical purposes; adhesive tapes for medical purposes; medical dressings; medical adhesive tape for positioning nasogastric tubes on patients ] [ Surgical apparatus and instruments and replacement parts and fittings therefor; ] medical and veterinary apparatus for stimulating the swallowing of solids and liquids and replacement parts and fittings therefor; medical and veterinary apparatus for enabling the ingestion of substances through nasogastric tubes and other feeding apparatus and replacement parts and fittings therefor; medical and veterinary apparatus for diagnosing and treating dysphagia and replacement parts and fittings therefor; medical apparatus for improving swallowing and replacement parts and fittings therefor; tubes for use in treating dysphagia, namely, tubes for enteral feeding and replacement parts and fittings therefor; nasogastric tubes and replacement parts and fittings therefor; medical devices for positioning nasogastric tubes on patients and replacement parts and fittings therefor; medical devices for use in the diagnosis of dysphagia and replacement parts and fittings therefor [ Medical services; medical advisory services; medical services in the treatment and diagnosis of dysphagia ]
The present invention defines a device for the treatment of dysphagia comprising a flexible member mounting an imaging device for insertion into a patient and one or more electrodes proximate the imaging device for imparting electrical stimulation to the patient.
A61B 1/267 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments pour les voies respiratoires, p. ex. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
A catheter suitable for delivering an electric current to the body, in particular a catheter having electrodes that can be positioned independently of the main elongate shaft of the catheter. More particularly the catheters include a movable sleeve that incorporates the electrodes. A movable sleeve includes one or more electrodes and advances in the construction of the electrodes and related components is disclosed. Methods for positioning electrodes at a treatment site in the body for diagnostic or therapeutic applications, particularly electrical pharyngeal stimulation are also disclosed.
A61B 1/05 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments combinés avec des dispositifs photographiques ou de télévision caractérisés par le fait que le capteur d'images, p. ex. l'appareil photographique, est placé dans la partie de l'extrémité distale
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/145 - Mesure des caractéristiques du sang in vivo, p. ex. de la concentration des gaz dans le sang ou de la valeur du pH du sang
A61J 15/00 - Tubes pour l'alimentation thérapeutique
The present invention describes an endotracheal ventilator tube for the treatment of dysphagia comprising an elongate tube and at least one electrode positioned on or about the elongate tube, wherein the at least one electrode is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to the oropharyngeal region and is electrically connected to an electrical stimulation generating means.
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
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DEVICES FOR AND METHODS OF DIAGNOSING AND/OR MONITORING DYSPHAGIA
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61J 15/00 - Tubes pour l'alimentation thérapeutique
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
The present invention provides a clip for attaching a flexible cable or tube to clothing. The clip comprises a body and a clasp for attaching the body of the clip to clothing. The body comprises at least one receiving formation in the form of a resiliently deformable channel for receiving a flexible cable or tube.
A catheter comprising a proximal end, a distal end and a pair of electrodes spaced apart between said proximal and distal ends; and a catheter guide comprising i) a first positioning indicator distal to the pair of electrodes for indicating if the catheter needs inserting further into the patient; and ii) a second positioning indicator proximate the first positioning indicator for indicating correct positioning of a catheter.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A catheter for assisting recovery from dysphagia comprising: a feeding tube; a sleeve for receiving the feeding tube and being movable longitudinally relative to the feeding tube, and a retaining formation attached to the sleeve for fixing the position of the sleeve relative to the feeding tube, wherein the retaining formation comprises a first part and a second part connected by a living hinge, the second part being movable relative to the first part between an open position whereby the sleeve can be moved longitudinally relative to the feeding tube and a closed position, whereby the feeding tube is clamped between the first part and the second part to positionally fix the sleeve relative to the feeding tube.
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/03 - Mesure de la pression des fluides à l'intérieur du corps autre que la pression du sang, p. ex. de la pression cérébrale
A61M 25/02 - Dispositifs de maintien en position, p. ex. sur le corps
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Produits et services
Dietetic substances adapted for medical use; dietetic
substances adapted to provide nutrition through nasogastric
tubes or other involuntary means; nutritional substances for
medical use; nutritional substances and nutriceuticals to
facilitate the recovery of swallowing; pharmaceutical and
veterinary preparations for the treatment of dysphagia;
pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations to facilitate the
recovery of swallowing; plasters, materials for dressings;
adhesive plasters and dressings; adhesive tapes for medical
purposes; medical dressings. Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments; medical and veterinary apparatus for
stimulating the swallowing of solids and liquids; medical
and veterinary apparatus for enabling the ingestion of
substances through nasogastric tubes and other feeding
apparatus; apparatus for treating dysphagia; medical
apparatus for improving swallowing; electrodes and
electronic apparatus being medical apparatus for stimulating
nerves and reflexes; catheters; tubes for use in treating
dysphagia; nasogastric tubes; media for positioning and
adhering nasogastric tubes on patients; parts and fittings
for the aforesaid goods. Medical services; medical advisory services; medical
services in the treatment of dysphagia.
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44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
(1) Dietetic substances adapted to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; dietetic substances adapted to provide nutrition through nasogastric tubes and other involuntary means; nutritional substances for delivery by nasogastric tubes and other involuntary means to treat dysphagia; nutritional substances and nutriceuticals to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; plasters, materials for dressings; adhesive plasters and dressings; adhesive tapes for medical purposes; medical dressings
(2) Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments namely medical and veterinary apparatus for stimulating the swallowing of solids and liquids; medical and veterinary apparatus for enabling the ingestion of substances through nasogastric tubes and other feeding apparatus; tubes for treating dysphagia; medical apparatus for improving swallowing; electrodes and electronic apparatus being medical apparatus for stimulating nerves and reflexes; catheters; tubes for use in treating dysphagia; nasogastric tubes; media for positioning and adhering nasogastric tubes on patients, parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods (1) Medical services, namely, medical advisory services in the field of dysphagia and swallowing; medical services in the treatment of dysphagia
The present invention relates to novel catheters suitable for delivering an electric current to the body, in particular to catheters that have electrodes that can be positioned independently of the main elongate shaft of the catheter. More particularly the invention relates to catheters that include a movable sleeve that incorporates the electrodes. It also relates to a movable sleeve that includes one or more electrodes and to advances in the construction of the electrodes and related components. The invention also relates to methods for positioning electrodes at a treatment site in the body for diagnostic or therapeutic applications, particularly electrical pharyngeal stimulation.
05 - Produits pharmaceutiques, vétérinaires et hygièniques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Dietetic substances adapted for medical use; dietetic substances adapted to provide nutrition through nasogastric tubes or other involuntary means; nutritional substances for medical use; nutritional substances and nutriceuticals to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations for the treatment of dysphagia; pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; plasters, materials for dressings; adhesive plasters and dressings; adhesive tapes for medical purposes; medical dressings. Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; medical and veterinary apparatus for stimulating the swallowing of solids and liquids; medical and veterinary apparatus for enabling the ingestion of substances through nasogastric tubes and other feeding apparatus; apparatus for treating dysphagia; medical apparatus for improving swallowing; electrodes and electronic apparatus being medical apparatus for stimulating nerves and reflexes; catheters; tubes for use in treating dysphagia; nasogastric tubes; media for positioning and adhering nasogastric tubes on patients; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Medical services; medical advisory services; medical services in the treatment of dysphagia.
05 - Produits pharmaceutiques, vétérinaires et hygièniques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; dietetic
substances adapted for medical use; nutritional substances
for medical use; plasters, materials for dressings; adhesive
plasters and dressings; adhesive tapes for medical purposes;
medical dressings. Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments; apparatus for treating dysphagia; medical
apparatus for improving swallowing; tubes for use in
treating dysphagia; nasogastric tubes; media for positioning
and adhering nasogastric tubes on patients; parts and
fittings for the aforesaid goods. Medical services; medical advisory services; medical
services in the treatment of dysphagia.
05 - Produits pharmaceutiques, vétérinaires et hygièniques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
(1) Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations for the treatment of dysphagia; pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; nutriceuticals to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations to assist in the feeding of patients by nasogastric; dietetic substances adapted to provide nutrition through nasogastric tubes or other involuntary means; dietetic substances adapted to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; nutritional substances for delivery by nasogastric tubes or other involuntary means; nutritional substances to facilitate the recovery of swallowing; adhesive plasters and dressings; adhesive tapes for medical purposes; medical dressings; medical and veterinary apparatus for stimulating the swallowing of solids and liquids; medical and veterinary apparatus for enabling the ingestion of substances through nasogastric tubes and other feeding apparatus; tubes for use in treating dysphagia; nasogastric tubes; media for positioning and adhering nasogastric tubes on patients, parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. (1) Medical services, namely, medical advisory services; medical services in the treatment of dysphagia.
05 - Produits pharmaceutiques, vétérinaires et hygièniques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; dietetic substances adapted for medical use; nutritional substances for medical use; plasters, materials for dressings; adhesive plasters and dressings; adhesive tapes for medical purposes; medical dressings. Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; apparatus for treating dysphagia; medical apparatus for improving swallowing; tubes for use in treating dysphagia; nasogastric tubes; media for positioning and adhering nasogastric tubes on patients; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Medical services; medical advisory services; medical services in the treatment of dysphagia.
