A system and method for automated production of a viable cell culture on a mesh supported membrane lattice that is suitable for therapeutic implantation in connection with regenerative cell therapy. At least one bioreactor vial is configured to be supported and received by an automated handling and processing system. The bioreactor vial has a reactor well therein into which a mesh-supported submicron parylene-C membrane (MSPM) scaffold is received. Various support fluids are added and subsequently RPE cells are seeded onto the MSPM. The RPE cells form a culture of monolayer of hexagonally shaped RPE cells that is adhered to the MSPM which is suitable for subsequent transplantation into an eye in order to develop in a manner that supports and maintains the photoreceptors of the retina. The system is preferably automated and configured to process multiple bioreactors simultaneously.
C12M 1/12 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie avec des moyens de stérilisation, filtration ou dialyse
C12M 1/36 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie comportant une commande sensible au temps ou aux conditions du milieu, p. ex. fermenteurs commandés automatiquement
C12M 1/00 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie
C12M 1/34 - Mesure ou test par des moyens de mesure ou de détection des conditions du milieu, p. ex. par des compteurs de colonies
A pump for treating a patient is disclosed that includes a plunger transitionable between a first position and a second position, wherein when a tube is loaded within the pump, the plunger applying a force against the tube when in the second postion; a cam shaft configured to actuate the plunger to transition the plunger from the first position to the second position; a motor coupled to the cam shaft; a heatsink (1361) to dissipate heat from the motor, the heatsink including a first part (1361A) and a second part (1361B); and a housing containing at least a portion of the plunger, the cam shaft, the motor and the heatsink, the first part of the heatsink extending through a surface of the housing, the second part is thermally in contact with the motor, and the first and second parts of the heatsink are movable relative to one another to define an adjustable length.
A61M 5/142 - Perfusion sous pression, p. ex. utilisant des pompes
A61M 5/44 - Dispositifs pour faire pénétrer des agents dans le corps par introduction sous-cutanée, intravasculaire ou intramusculaireAccessoires à cet effet, p. ex. dispositifs de remplissage ou de nettoyage, appuis-bras avec des moyens pour refroidir ou pour chauffer les dispositifs ou les agents
3.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOCKING AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
A docking system for an AV may include a connector coupled to an electronics housing of a docking station and configured to operably engage an AV to couple the AV to the electronics housing, a processor coupled to the connector and configured to enable fast-charging of the AV through the connector, a processor coupled to the connector and configured to transfer data to and receive data from the AV through the connector, and a processor of the AV configured to automatically align the AV with the connector. The docking system may further include a weather enclosure to house an AV while the AV is docked.
B60L 53/30 - Détails de construction des stations de charge
B60L 53/36 - Moyens pour l’ajustement automatique ou assisté de la position relative des dispositifs de charge et des véhicules par le positionnement du véhicule
B60L 53/37 - Moyens pour l’ajustement automatique ou assisté de la position relative des dispositifs de charge et des véhicules utilisant une détermination optique de la position, p. ex. à l'aide de caméras
B60L 53/66 - Transfert de données entre les stations de charge et le véhicule
G05D 3/12 - Commande de la position ou de la direction utilisant la contre-réaction
B60L 53/16 - Connecteurs, p. ex. fiches ou prises, spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques
An embodiment of a mobility apparatus configured according to principles of the invention includes a set of plates and fasteners that provide for mounting of a seat at different positions that cause the seat to assume different heights and angles relative to the surface on which the mobility apparatus is. An embodiment of a mobility apparatus configured according to principles of the invention includes a detachable handle that can provide benefits while extended and can be stowed when not in use.
Disclosed is a method of controlling of a robot including evaluating whether a requestor of control over the robot has a privilege to do so, and if so, then recognizing the authority of the requestor. Disclosed is method of controlling a robot including selecting a point and/or a route for the robot and invoking a control that enables transmitting instructions to which a robot may respond by traveling to the point and/or along the route.
G05D 1/227 - Transfert de la commande entre la commande à distance et la commande embarquéeTransfert de la commande entre plusieurs dispositions de commande à distance
G05D 1/667 - Livraison ou récupération de charges utiles
A system and method for localizing an autonomous vehicle using mapped and real-time data. Mapped data and real-time data are scan matched. Characteristics of the autonomous vehicle such as, but not limited to, linear and angular velocities, heading, and motion prediction are provided to a Bayesian estimation algorithm, and a final pose is computed.
G01C 21/16 - NavigationInstruments de navigation non prévus dans les groupes en utilisant des mesures de la vitesse ou de l'accélération exécutées à bord de l'objet navigantNavigation à l'estime en intégrant l'accélération ou la vitesse, c.-à-d. navigation par inertie
G01C 21/30 - Mise en coïncidence avec des cartes ou des contours
G01C 21/00 - NavigationInstruments de navigation non prévus dans les groupes
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G01S 17/89 - Systèmes lidar, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour la cartographie ou l'imagerie
A system and method for automatically digesting, culturing and growing a biopsy. The digester is a closed fluid transfer system, including disposable and durable parts, that receives a biopsy, washes the biopsy tissue, digests the tissue to separate the cells from each other, and seeds the cells in a culture flask. In one use, the system receives cells from a patient, expands and multiplies them, and returns them to the patient. A controller coordinates the motion of a plurality of pumps and the status of a plurality of valves, the pumps and the plurality of valves moving the fluid throughout the system. A sensor system assists the controller in volume and flow rate control of the fluids in the system, and in controlling the position of a tube providing air and fluids to a biopsy vial that includes the biopsy.
C12M 1/00 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie
C12M 1/02 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie avec des moyens d'agitationAppareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie avec des moyens d'échange de chaleur
C12M 1/36 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie comportant une commande sensible au temps ou aux conditions du milieu, p. ex. fermenteurs commandés automatiquement
C12M 1/24 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie en forme de tube ou de bouteille
C12M 1/34 - Mesure ou test par des moyens de mesure ou de détection des conditions du milieu, p. ex. par des compteurs de colonies
8.
CANNULA FOR CONNECTING TO AND INTERFACING WITH AN ORGAN
A cannula (24000) for connecting a vessel of a tissue to be perfused to a perfusion loop. The cannula has a cannula body (24010) with a lumen (24030) extending there through. A first end of the cannula body is used for connection with the perfusion loop. The vessel of the tissue is retained at a second end of the cannula body. Two clamping arms (24060, 24070) pivotally connected to the cannula body are provided in order to retain the vessel to be perfused in compression.
An inserter may comprise a housing having a driver latch. The inserter may further comprise an insertion driver. The insertion driver may be engaged with the driver latch in an initial position. The inserter may further comprise a finger displaceable relative to the housing through first, ready, and triggering positions. The finger may be configured to press an insertion driver portion in a first direction when displaced toward the ready position and displace the insertion driver portion in a second direction, dislodging the insertion driver from the driver latch, when displaced toward the triggering position. The inserter may further comprise a latch arrangement. The inserter may further comprise a bias member configured to be held distorted by the latch arrangement and engagement of the insertion driver and driver latch. The bias member may be freed from the distorted state when the insertion driver is dislodged from the driver latch.
An access assembly 12 for administration of agent to a shallow delivery destination may comprise a body 202 having a first exterior surface 220 and a second exterior surface 222. The first exterior surface may be at a non-orthogonal angle to the second exterior surface. The body may have a passage 204 extending therethrough to a corner formed between the first and second exterior surfaces. The assembly may further comprise an adhesive pad 206 coupled to the second exterior surface and also a member 208 having a flow path extending therethrough and a sharp bearing body 74 including a number of microneedles coupled to an end of the member. The member may be disposed within the passage and in contact with at least one stop defined by the passage. The assembly may further comprise a coupler 212 configured to couple with a cooperating coupler on a fluid flow conduit.
A61M 37/00 - Autres appareils pour introduire des agents dans le corpsPercutanisation, c.-à-d. introduction de médicaments dans le corps par diffusion à travers la peau
11.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TISSUE MAINTENANCE, ASSESSMENT, MATURATION, AND REHABILITATION
A system and method for tissue perfusion to assess, maintain, mature, and possibly rehabilitate the tissue. The system of the present teachings includes a tissue enclosure having a fluid reservoir. Pumps, valves, and a controller move perfusate through the tissue. The system includes features to assist in monitoring the health of the tissue, and a removable tray to facilitate moving the tissue from a point of origin to the tissue enclosure. The system moves perfusate to and through the tissue, and provides nutrition to the tissue. The system includes an output flow rate/volume sensor, at least one infusion pump, disposable and durable parts, and a sensor suite.
System and method for exercising cells and/or tissue in a sealed bioreactor. System includes a cartridge having a stretching means and a means to retain cells on a scaffold mounted within the cartridge during seeding. System includes a bioreactor including a sealed enclosure, the sealed enclosure housing the scaffold and the cartridge, the bioreactor enabling uniform seeding of the scaffold with the cells, the seeding occurring within the sealed enclosure to protect from environmental contamination. The bioreactor system provides a means to supply fresh media to the cells and/or tissue, and a means to remove waste products.
C12M 3/00 - Appareillage pour la culture de tissus, de cellules humaines, animales ou végétales, ou de virus
C12M 1/00 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie
C12M 1/12 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie avec des moyens de stérilisation, filtration ou dialyse
C12M 1/42 - Appareils pour le traitement de micro-organismes ou d'enzymes au moyen d'énergie électrique ou ondulatoire, p. ex. magnétisme, ondes sonores
C12M 1/36 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie comportant une commande sensible au temps ou aux conditions du milieu, p. ex. fermenteurs commandés automatiquement
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p. ex. lignées cellulairesTissusLeur culture ou conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
C12N 5/077 - Cellules mésenchymateuses, p. ex. cellules osseuses, cellules de cartilage, cellules stromales médulaires, cellules adipeuses ou cellules musculaires
13.
SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR MEDICAL AGENT ADMINISTRATION
A medical agent administration device may comprise a main body including a central region and a peripheral region. The peripheral region may have a plurality of petal members extending outwardly from the central region. The device may further comprise at least one coupling on a first face of the central region. The device may further comprise at least one sharp bearing body on an opposing face of the central region. Each of the at least one sharp bearing body may be in fluid communication with a respective one of the at least one coupling.
A61M 37/00 - Autres appareils pour introduire des agents dans le corpsPercutanisation, c.-à-d. introduction de médicaments dans le corps par diffusion à travers la peau
A61B 5/15 - Dispositifs de prélèvement d'échantillons de sang
A61B 5/151 - Dispositifs de prélèvement d'échantillons de sang spécialement adaptés pour le prélèvement d'échantillons de sang capillaire, p. ex. par des lancettes
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A delivery device for delivery of medical agent to a barrier may comprise a main body including a central region defining a receptacle, a peripheral region defined by a. number of petal members, and a set of retention tabs extending into the receptacle. The delivery device may further comprise a reservoir including at least one delivery sharp, a. main interior volume, and at least one septum in fluid communication with the main interior volume. The reservoir may be coupled to the main body via the retention tabs. The delivery device may further comprise an adhesive coupled to the main body. The delivery device may further comprise at least one bias member positioned within the receptacle between the reservoir and a wail of the receptacle.
A61M 5/142 - Perfusion sous pression, p. ex. utilisant des pompes
A61M 5/148 - Perfusion sous pression, p. ex. utilisant des pompes utilisant des réservoirs sous pression, p. ex. au moyen de pistons flexibles
A61M 5/32 - AiguillesParties constitutives des aiguilles relatives au raccordement de celles-ci à la seringue ou au manchonAccessoires pour introduire l'aiguille dans le corps ou l'y maintenirDispositifs pour la protection des aiguilles
A61M 5/42 - Dispositifs pour faire pénétrer des agents dans le corps par introduction sous-cutanée, intravasculaire ou intramusculaireAccessoires à cet effet, p. ex. dispositifs de remplissage ou de nettoyage, appuis-bras avec des moyens pour insensibiliser la peau, pour soulever la peau en vue de faciliter la piqûre ou pour localiser le point du corps où la piqûre doit être effectuée
A61M 37/00 - Autres appareils pour introduire des agents dans le corpsPercutanisation, c.-à-d. introduction de médicaments dans le corps par diffusion à travers la peau
A system for controlling the features of a device, and in particular, controlling the features based on a variety of triggers, both internal and external, such as, for example, but not limited to, safety, user actions, and economics. With respect to internal triggers, the system can enable the device to shut down its features when certain types of behaviors or environmental parameters are detected. With respect to external triggers, the system can enable the device features to be controlled externally based on pre-established or dynamically-determined parameters. With respect to safety triggers, the system can determine if a device is currently in a specific state, and if so, determine what controls are appropriate in the specific state.
H04L 67/125 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance en impliquant la commande des applications des terminaux par un réseau
G06Q 20/00 - Architectures, schémas ou protocoles de paiement
16.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING A PURCHASING EXPERIENCE
System and method for enabling a shopper to choose products from a myriad of partners who provide special information to help the user choose the right product based on availability, price, and delivery options. The system and method include configuring a partner database, enabling continuous updating of the partner database, and enabling a shopper to choose from a variety of options, and ultimately purchase the product/service through conventional means at the partner's access point.
A training system and method identifies pixels in an image that fall within a desired range of uncertainty and uses them to train a machine learning model. Predicted pixel classification probability values may be normalized. A count of normalized predicted pixel classification probability values that fall within the range of uncertainty may be obtained for each classification label. For each classification label, the count may be divided by the total number of normalized predicted pixel classification probability values to generate an associated uncertainty ratio. Pixels of an under-represented classification label that has an uncertainty ratio in the desired range of uncertainty may be used to train the machine learning model.
G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
G06V 10/778 - Apprentissage de profils actif, p. ex. apprentissage en ligne des caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos
G06F 18/21 - Conception ou mise en place de systèmes ou de techniquesExtraction de caractéristiques dans l'espace des caractéristiquesSéparation aveugle de sources
A system and method to enable treatment through cell therapy. The system can enable cell injection such as, for example, injecting beta cells/islets, cartilage cells, fat cells, and others. The system and method ensure that the delivery rate and delivered volume of the material pumped through a tube and into the injection needle is consistent over the course of the start-operation-stop process from run to run. The system and method can automatically stop delivery and alarm if an occlusion is detected during delivery.
A61M 5/315 - PistonsTiges de pistonGuidage, blocage, ou limitation des mouvements de la tigeAccessoires disposés sur la tige pour faciliter le dosage
A61M 5/48 - Dispositifs pour faire pénétrer des agents dans le corps par introduction sous-cutanée, intravasculaire ou intramusculaireAccessoires à cet effet, p. ex. dispositifs de remplissage ou de nettoyage, appuis-bras avec des moyens pour faire varier, pour réguler, pour indiquer ou pour limiter la pression d'injection
An inserter assembly may comprise a casing having an open end and a closed end. The inserter assembly may further comprise a first unit at least partially within the casing movable relative to the casing. The first unit may comprise a device base. The first unit may further comprise a sharp. The first unit may further comprise a body configured to displace in tandem with the sharp at least during displacement of the sharp from a forward to a retracted state. The first unit may further comprise a bias member configured to displace the body toward the closed end and displace the sharp to the retracted state when a release latch is transitioned from an engaged to a released state. One of the casing and the body may include a projection which engenders tilting of the body as the body and sharp are displaced by the bias member.
A61M 5/50 - Dispositifs pour faire pénétrer des agents dans le corps par introduction sous-cutanée, intravasculaire ou intramusculaireAccessoires à cet effet, p. ex. dispositifs de remplissage ou de nettoyage, appuis-bras avec des moyens pour empêcher la réutilisation ou pour indiquer si le dispositif est défectueux, usagé, non stérile ou si l'on a tenté de l'utiliser
20.
INJECTION ASSEMBLY APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
An injection port assembly may comprise a support body having a receptacle associated with a passage through the support body. The receptacle may have at least one recess in an end surface of the receptacle. The receptacle may have a plurality of retainer members. The assembly may further comprise a peripheral rim rib about a periphery of the support body and a number of additional ribs extending from the receptacle to the peripheral rim rib. The assembly may further comprise a delivery assembly coupled within the receptacle via the retainer members. The delivery assembly may have a cannula extending through the passage. The delivery assembly may have an injection receiving volume within the delivery assembly in fluid communication with a lumen of the cannula but otherwise fluidically sealed by a self-sealing barrier. There may be a sole externally accessible portion of the barrier aligned with an axis of the lumen.
A system and method for maintaining the vitality of an ex vivo organ (1029), such as a lung, through negative pressure ventilation (NPV) and perfusion. The system includes fluid ically coupled components: an organ enclosure (107), a diaphragm enclosure (109), an actuator/ pump (105), a valve (112), a reservoir (103), and a perfusion system. The actuator can displace a precise amount of a working fluid that displaces that precise amount of a sterile support fluid. The sterile fluid travels between the diaphragm enclosure and the organ enclosure, thereby ventilating the organ within the organ chamber. The perfusion system circulates a perfusate through the organ.
A system for identifying desired information from collected sensor data includes a collection device and a processing module. The collection device collects sensor data, coarsely filters the sensor data according to predefined rules to generate filter matched data, and securely transmits the filter matched data to the processing module. The processing module finely filters the filter matched data to generate desired information, provides the desired information to an authorized actor, and deletes the filter matched data.
G08G 1/01 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande
G06V 20/54 - Trafic, p. ex. de voitures sur la route, de trains ou de bateaux
G08G 1/017 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande par identification des véhicules
G08G 1/04 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande utilisant des détecteurs optiques ou ultrasonores
G08G 1/056 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande avec des dispositions pour distinguer la direction de circulation
G08G 1/0967 - Systèmes impliquant la transmission d'informations pour les grands axes de circulation, p. ex. conditions météorologiques, limites de vitesse
23.
METHODS, APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR UNATTENDED PACKAGE DELIVERY
A deployment mechanism and a delivery container enabling unattended delivery of cargo by a vehicle navigating autonomously on both vehicle lanes and pedestrian ways. A trailer for an autonomous vehicle for hauling additional cargo and power supplies. A method for delivering and picking up goods using delivery trucks, autonomous vehicles, and trailers. The deployment mechanism can include a crane, a robot arm, a forklift, straps, and sails. The delivery container can include visible, partly visible, or hidden security features and grasping features, and can be foldable and stackable. The trailer can include a 4-bar linkage, the 4-bar linkage enabling consistent pitch between the trailer cargo and a cargo hold of the towing vehicle. The trailer wheels are decoupled from the 4-bar linkage, connected by swing arms and possible shock absorbers. The trailer can buffer fore/aft movement of the trailer.
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
H04W 4/35 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour la gestion de biens ou de marchandises
H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons
A cassette for a drug delivery device may comprise a cassette base portion including a reservoir recess surrounded by an attachment surface. The attachment surface may include a reservoir outlet flow path recessed therein. The cassette may further comprise a reservoir film coupled to the attachment surface which, together with the reservoir recess, defines a flexible reservoir. A portion of the reservoir film may have a preformed shape which mimics the contour of the reservoir recess. The preform shape may cause the reservoir film to be disposed adjacent the surface of reservoir recess when the reservoir is in an empty state. The cassette may further comprise at least one duct recessed into the surface of the reservoir recess. Each of the at least one duct may define a flow path which remains in fluid communication with the reservoir outlet flow path when the reservoir is in an empty state.
A delivery device for administering a medical agent to a patient may comprise a base including a first side with a skin adhering face and a second side including a reservoir portion. The delivery device may further comprise a housing cover coupled to the base. The delivery device may further comprise a plunger. The delivery' device may further comprise at least one delivery' sharp. The delivery device may further comprise an activation assembly configured to be actuated between an inactive state where flow from the reservoir portion to the at least one delivery sharp is blocked and the plunger is inhibited from displacing to an activated state where a flow path to the delivery sharp is established and the plunger is free to displace. The delivery device may further comprise a bias member configured to urge the plunger toward the reservoir outlet.
A medical agent delivery device may comprise a collapsible reservoir and a base portion including at least one microneedle on a first face and on an opposing second face. Each microneedle on the first face may fluidically communicate with a microneedle on the second face. The device may further comprise an elastomeric housing attached to the first face. The reservoir and the at least one microneedle on the first face of the base portion may be within the elastomeric housing. The device may further comprise a displaceable spacer having a first position in which the spacer supports the reservoir in spaced relation to the at least one microneedle on the first side of the base portion. When the spacer is in a second position, the elastomeric housing may be configured to press the reservoir into the at least one microneedle on the first side of the base portion.
A61M 5/20 - Seringues automatiques, p. ex. avec tige de piston actionnée automatiquement, avec injection automatique de l'aiguille, à remplissage automatique
A61M 5/32 - AiguillesParties constitutives des aiguilles relatives au raccordement de celles-ci à la seringue ou au manchonAccessoires pour introduire l'aiguille dans le corps ou l'y maintenirDispositifs pour la protection des aiguilles
A61M 37/00 - Autres appareils pour introduire des agents dans le corpsPercutanisation, c.-à-d. introduction de médicaments dans le corps par diffusion à travers la peau
A61B 17/20 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour la vaccination ou le nettoyage de la peau avant la vaccination
A delivery device may comprise a main body including a central region and a peripheral region. The central region may be shaped substantially as a thimble and may have a top surface and a base. The peripheral region may be defined by a plurality of petal members. The plurality of petal members may extend outward from the base. The delivery device may further comprise an adhesive coupled to at least a part of the main body. The delivery device may further comprise a collapsible reservoir coupled to the main body and to at least one delivery sharp.
A61M 37/00 - Autres appareils pour introduire des agents dans le corpsPercutanisation, c.-à-d. introduction de médicaments dans le corps par diffusion à travers la peau
A61B 17/20 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour la vaccination ou le nettoyage de la peau avant la vaccination
28.
MEDICAL AGENT DISPENSING SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES
A medical agent, delivery device may comprise a laminate of a number of layers coupled together. The device may further comprise a collapsible reservoir within the laminate. The device may further comprise a sharp bearing body having at least one microneedle. The device may further comprise a collar element attached to the sharp bearing body. The device may further comprise a removable cover assembly including a microneedle encasing body coupled to the sharp bearing body and to a release liner. The microneedle encasing body may be attached more weakly to the sharp bearing body than to the release liner.
A61M 37/00 - Autres appareils pour introduire des agents dans le corpsPercutanisation, c.-à-d. introduction de médicaments dans le corps par diffusion à travers la peau
29.
MODULAR, CONFIGURABLE BIOREACTOR SYSTEM FOR A MANUFACTURING LINE
A configurable system for repeatably performing processes related to tissue growth in a controlled environment, possibly part of an industrial production line. The system (107) can accommodate various sizes and shapes of culture vessels (503), and can maintain the cells at a desired temperature in the culture vessels, thus enabling a plug and play system that can produce consistent and repeatable results. The system includes gas management, fluid management, and control (111) of multiple processes simultaneously, and can be automatically operably coupled with a variety of supporting technologies that can enable tissue-related processes. The system can communicate with supporting technologies upstream and downstream on a manufacturing line, enabling fully automated process control, centralized data historization, and centralized control.
C12M 3/00 - Appareillage pour la culture de tissus, de cellules humaines, animales ou végétales, ou de virus
C12M 1/00 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie
C12M 1/12 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie avec des moyens de stérilisation, filtration ou dialyse
C12M 3/06 - Appareillage pour la culture de tissus, de cellules humaines, animales ou végétales, ou de virus avec des moyens de filtration, d'ultrafiltration, d'osmose inverse ou de dialyse
C12M 1/02 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie avec des moyens d'agitationAppareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie avec des moyens d'échange de chaleur
C12M 1/34 - Mesure ou test par des moyens de mesure ou de détection des conditions du milieu, p. ex. par des compteurs de colonies
C12M 1/36 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie comportant une commande sensible au temps ou aux conditions du milieu, p. ex. fermenteurs commandés automatiquement
The system of the present teachings for maintaining an unobstructed pathway through which sensors can capture data. The system includes at least one stationary wiper assembly, at least one movable shield assembly housing the sensors, and at least one barrier assembly protecting the interior of the stationary assembly and the movable shield assembly from environmental contaminants.
B60S 1/56 - Nettoyage des pare-brise, fenêtres ou dispositifs optiques spécialement adaptés pour nettoyer d'autres parties ou dispositifs que les fenêtres avant ou les pare-brise
B60S 1/04 - Essuie-glaces ou analogues, p. ex. grattoirs
G01S 7/481 - Caractéristiques de structure, p. ex. agencements d'éléments optiques
G02B 27/00 - Systèmes ou appareils optiques non prévus dans aucun des groupes ,
31.
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR PRODUCING AND PACKAGING FLUIDS
A constituent cartridge (1424) may comprise a first end portion (1462) having a first port (1468) and a second port (1470) which project from a main section of the first end portion (1462). Each of the first and second ports (1468,1470) may include a wide region proximal to the main section and a narrow region distal to the main section. The cartridge (1424) may further comprise a first cover (1504) attached to a distal end of the first port (1468). The cartridge (1424) may further comprise a second cover (1504) attached to a distal end of the second port (1470). The cartridge (1424) may further comprise a second end portion (1464). The cartridge (1424) may further comprise an intermediate portion retained between the first end portion and second end portion. The first end portion, second end portion, and intermediate portion may define an interior volume of the cartridge. The cartridge (1424) may further comprise a conduit (1476) extending through the interior volume and having a first end in fluid communication with the first port via a first flow channel (1472) in the first end portion (1462). The conduit (1476) may have a second end (1484) disposed adjacent the second end portion (1464).
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
A61J 1/00 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques
B65D 75/00 - Paquets comportant des objets ou matériaux partiellement ou complètement enfermés dans des bandelettes, des feuilles, des flans, des tubes ou des bandes en matériau souple mince, p. ex. dans des enveloppes pliées
32.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AERIAL TO GROUND REGISTRATION
System and method for registering aerial and ground data including locating rigid features such as walls in both aerial and ground data, registering the ground rigid data to the aerial rigid data, and transforming the ground data using the transform from the registration, including breaking the data into sectors and aligning the sectors. Deformities in the ground data are accommodated.
G06T 7/33 - Détermination des paramètres de transformation pour l'alignement des images, c.-à-d. recalage des images utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
33.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CENTRALIZED FLUID MANAGEMENT AND CULTURE CONTROL
System and method for providing biocompatible, nutrient filled media to the Human Cells, Tissues, and cellular and tissue-based Products (HCT/P) while removing wastes. The present teachings provide for sensing the characteristics of the media, and modifying the characteristics when necessary. The present teachings can also provide components that can provide fluid pumping integrated with fluid gas exchange, and sensing of fluid characteristics at consistent times during the fluid flow cycle. System and method control multiple bioreactors from a centralized media reservoir, while fluidically isolating the bioreactors from cross-contamination.
C12M 3/00 - Appareillage pour la culture de tissus, de cellules humaines, animales ou végétales, ou de virus
C12M 1/00 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie
C12M 1/36 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie comportant une commande sensible au temps ou aux conditions du milieu, p. ex. fermenteurs commandés automatiquement
34.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERSECTION MANAGEMENT BY AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
Systems and methods for navigating intersections autonomously or semi-autonomously can include, but are not limited to including, accessing data related to the geography and traffic management features of the intersection, executing autonomous actions to navigate the intersection, and coordinating with one or more processors and/or operators executing remote actions, if necessary. Traffic management features can be identified by using various types of images such as oblique images.
G01C 21/00 - NavigationInstruments de navigation non prévus dans les groupes
G01C 21/20 - Instruments pour effectuer des calculs de navigation
G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraireGuidage en matière d'itinéraire
G01C 21/36 - Dispositions d'entrée/sortie pour des calculateurs embarqués
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
A distillation device may comprise a source fluid input and an evaporator in fluid communication therewith. The device may further comprise a compressor having an impeller coupled to a motor, the compressor having a low pressure inlet for vapor from the evaporator and a high pressure outlet for compressed vapor. The device may further comprise at least one temperature sensor configured to monitor temperature of vapor in the inlet and a condenser in heat transfer relationship with exterior surfaces of the evaporator and in fluid communication with the compressor outlet. The device may further comprise a controller configured to govern rotation speed of the impeller with an impeller motor command based on a calibrated motor speed for the distillation device. The controller may be configured to determine an adjusted motor speed for a next use of the device and overwrite the calibrated motor speed with the adjusted motor speed.
System and method for enabling sustained normothermic or subnormothermic perfusion of an organ and for transporting the organ from a donor to a recipient. The system (100) includes a circulation system providing oxygenated perfusate to the organ (135) and enabling continuous monitoring of the perfusate moving through the organ. The tank (123) can provide an inlet that can accept selected infusible materials, and an outlet that can enable sampling and waste removal. The system can continually monitor the solution bath in which the organ is bathed, and the system can manage the composition of the gas in the tank. Direct acting pneumatic pumps can be used to enable minimal hemolysis. The system may comprise a disposable portion and a durable portion.
SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING AND PACKAGING FLUID, SEALING MEMBER DISPENSER, RESERVOIR FEEDING APPARATUS, BAG SEALING APPARATUS, RESERVOIR FILLING SET, METHOD FOR FILLING A RESERVOIR OR A BAG, FILLING AND SAMPLING NOZZLE
A system for producing and packaging fluid may comprise a water distillation device. The system may further comprise a mixing circuit coupled to an output of the water distillation device and including a source of concentrate. The mixing circuit may include a plurality of flow controllers configured to adjust the flow of fluid through the mixing circuit so as to generate a preset fluid. The system may further comprise an enclosure including an antechamber and a packaging compartment. The system may further comprise a reservoir dispenser in the packaging compartment having a feed plate and a housing block. The reservoir dispenser may include a bias member which urges the feed plate toward the housing block. The system may further comprise a filling station in the packaging compartment including a filling nozzle coupled to the mixing circuit. The system may further comprise a sealing station in the packaging compartment having a ram and a sealing member dispenser. The system may further comprise a quarantine repository in the packaging compartment having a plurality of reservoir holders. The system may further comprise a labeler in the packaging compartment. The system may further comprise an output chute from the packaging compartment to an exterior of the enclosure.
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
B65B 3/26 - Dispositifs ou procédés pour régler la quantité de matériau fourni ou chargé
B65B 7/02 - Fermeture des réceptacles ou récipients déformés par le contenu ou en prenant la forme, p. ex. sacs
B65B 7/28 - Fermeture de réceptacles ou récipients semi-rigides ou rigides, non déformés par le contenu ou n'en prenant pas la forme, p. ex. boîtes ou cartons en appliquant des fermetures séparées préformées, p. ex. couvercles, capuchons
B65B 31/02 - Remplissage, fermeture, ou remplissage et fermeture, de réceptacles dans des chambres maintenues en dépression ou en surpression ou contenant une atmosphère spéciale, p. ex. du gaz inerte
B65B 43/14 - Alimentation en sacs ou en flans de carton séparément à partir de piles ou de chargeurs
B65B 57/00 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité
B65B 51/10 - Application ou production de chaleur ou de pression ou les deux à la fois
A medical device system is disclosed. The medical system includes a medical device including a first portion and a second portion; and an accessory, wherein the accessory configured to attach to the medical device and provide battery power to the medical device.
A61M 5/14 - Dispositifs de perfusion, p. ex. perfusion par gravitéPerfusion sanguineAccessoires à cet effet
A61M 5/142 - Perfusion sous pression, p. ex. utilisant des pompes
A61M 5/172 - Moyens pour commander l'écoulement des agents vers le corps ou pour doser les agents à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. compteurs de goutte-à-goutte électriques ou électroniques
39.
APPARATUS FOR MONITORING, REGULATING, OR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW
An apparatus, system and method for regulating fluid flow are disclosed. An apparatus for infusing fluid into a patient infusion apparatus includes a drip-chamber seat configured to receive a drip chamber; a tube seat configured to receive a tube fluidly coupled to the drip chamber, the tube including a plurality of conduits for fluid flow therethrough; a plunger configured to engage with the tube; and a user actuator configured to actuate the plunger.
A61M 5/168 - Moyens pour commander l'écoulement des agents vers le corps ou pour doser les agents à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. compteurs de goutte-à-goutte
A61M 5/14 - Dispositifs de perfusion, p. ex. perfusion par gravitéPerfusion sanguineAccessoires à cet effet
A61M 39/28 - Moyens de serrage pour l'écrasement des tubes flexibles, p. ex. brides de serrage à rouleaux
An autonomous vehicle having sensors advantageously varied in capabilities, advantageously positioned, and advantageously impervious to environmental conditions. A system executing on the autonomous vehicle that can receive a map including, for example, substantially discontinuous surface features along with data from the sensors, create an occupancy grid based upon the map and the data, and change the configuration of the autonomous vehicle based upon the type of surface on which the autonomous vehicle navigates. The device can safely navigate surfaces and surface features, including traversing discontinuous surfaces and other obstacles.
Manufacturing system and method for creating multiple tissue constructs from cells. System can include a thaw subsystem (if the cells are provided in a frozen state), an expansion subsystem, a concentration subsystem, and a tissue maturation subsystem. Each of these subsystems is modular and can be reconfigured, and the process can be repeated depending on the specific tissue process being implemented. Multiple tissue types can be combined in multiple bioreactors. The activities of multiple bioreactors can be coordinated and controlled in an automated manner by a supervisor controller. The supervisor controller can receive user input at the start of the process, and can manage the process henceforth, alerting the user if user actions are required.
C12M 3/00 - Appareillage pour la culture de tissus, de cellules humaines, animales ou végétales, ou de virus
C12M 1/36 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie comportant une commande sensible au temps ou aux conditions du milieu, p. ex. fermenteurs commandés automatiquement
C12M 1/00 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie
C12M 1/12 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie avec des moyens de stérilisation, filtration ou dialyse
43.
MEDICAL TREATMENT SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES USING A PLURALITY OF FLUID LINES
A volumetric standard cassette for calibration of a cassette based pumping system has a rigid body configured to be sealing installed within the cassette based pumping system. The rigid body includes a midbody and a number of solid pump chambers regions each having a predefined geometry defining a known volume of the pump chamber region. The rigid body is flow path and orifice free
A retention assembly may comprise a motor assembly and a self-locking worm drive coupled thereto. A cam may be fixed to a worm gear of the worm drive. The retention assembly may further comprise an actuation shaft including a follower. The actuation shaft may be displaceable over a displacement range via rotation of the cam. The retention assembly may further comprise a securement member with a securement member follower, the securement member coupled to a portion of the actuator shaft. The retention assembly may further comprise a housing cam included as part of the retention assembly housing and against which the securement member follower may be biased. The securement member may be in an open state when the actuation shaft is in a first position. The securement member may swing outward to a retaining position as the actuation shaft is moved to a second position.
E05D 3/14 - Charnières ou gonds à broches à plusieurs broches à quatre broches parallèles et deux bras
E05F 15/611 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants pivotants
Substantially discontinuous surface feature traversal feature of the present teachings can leverage a transport device (TD), for example, but not limited to, an autonomous device or a semi-autonomous device, to navigate in environments that can include features such as substantially discontinuous surface features. The substantially discontinuous surface feature traversal feature can enable the TD to travel on an expanded variety of surfaces. In particular, substantially discontinuous surface features can be accurately identified and labeled so that the TD can automatically maintain the performance of the TD during ingress and egress of the substantially discontinuous surface feature.
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G01C 21/32 - Structuration ou formatage de données cartographiques
46.
INFUSION SET AND INSERTER ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS AND METHODS
An inserter assembly comprising a first unit including a skin contacting face which surrounds an opening and a second unit housed within the first unit. The second unit comprises an infusion set base disposed within the opening and having a bottom face which is substantially level with the skin contacting face and covered at least partially with adhesive and further comprising a spring biased insertion assembly. The second unit further comprising a cannula sub assembly carried by an insertion sharp of the insertion assembly. The spring biased insertion assembly and a cannula of the cannula sub assembly are driven into skin and the cannula sub assembly is coupled into the infusion set base by an insertion spring which is released from an energy storing state after the skin has been tugged upward beyond a certain distance by the adhesive as the inserter assembly is withdrawn from the body.
A water vapor distillation system. The system includes a water vapor distillation device configured to receive a volume of source water from a fluid source and produce distillate, the device comprising: a concentrate flow path comprising a concentrate output; a distillate flow path comprising a distillate output; at least one source proportioning valve; a first heat exchanger comprising at least a portion of the distillate flow path; a second heat exchanger including at least a portion of the concentrate flow path, wherein the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger in fluid flow communication with the fluid source; a distillate sensor assembly in communication with the distillate flow path and located downstream the first heat exchanger, the distillate sensor assembly configured to generate a distillate temperature measurement; and a controller configured to control the source proportioning valves, the controller configured to: receive the distillate temperature measurement; determine the difference between a first target temperature and the distillate temperature measurement; and split the source water from the fluid source between the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger based on the difference between the first target temperature and the distillate temperature measurement.
A pump for treating a patient is disclosed that includes a spring- biased plunger 116 biased toward actuation against a tube 216; a cam shaft 190 configured to actuate the spring-based plunger; a lever 104 actuatable between a closed position and an open position; a shaft coupled to the lever, the shaft having a central axis centrally along the length of the shaft, the shaft 118 coupled to the lever to rotate around the central axis in accordance with actuation of the lever; and a lift cam 120 pivotally coupled to the shaft, wherein the lift cam pivots around a lift cam axis, the lift cam axis of the lift cam is parallel to the central axis of the shaft, and the lift cam engages with the spring-based plunger to lift the spring-biased plunger off of the cam shaft as the shaft rotates in accordance with actuating the lever to the open position.
A drug container assembly for use with a parenteral dmg delivery device is disclosed. The container assembly includes a container configured to hold the medication and an intermediate port connector. The port connector may be fixedly coupled to the container and removably coupled to the delivery device in a convenient, reliable, and sealed manner. In use, the port connector may convey the medication from the container to the delivery device for delivery to the patient.
A reservoir assembly is disclosed. The reservoir assembly includes a reservoir; a port connector comprising: an inlet extending from an interior volume of the reservoir; an outlet wherein fluid contained in the interior volume of the reservoir exits the reservoir; and a filling port configured wherein the reservoir may be filled with a fluid.
Utility services related to executing services requiring trips of various lengths, and short-distance assistance to customers. Utility services can be delivered by semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles on various types of routes, and can be delivered economically. A network of utility vehicles provide the utility services, and can include a commonly- shared dispatch system.
A filling aid device for filling a reservoir. The device includes a cover portion comprising a septum window; a slider beam comprising a septum cover; and a first filling aid tab attached to the slider beam, the first filling aid tab in slidable relation to the cover from a first position to a second position, wherein when the filling aid device is in an unlocked position, the septum cover is located below the septum window, wherein when the first filling aid tab is moved from the first position to the second position, the septum cover is moved from below the septum window, and the filling aid device is in the locked position.
An endoscope comprises a handle and a shaft with an optical housing at the distal end of the shaft enclosing a camera sensor positioned so that its optical axis is at an angle with respect to a rotational axis of the shaft. The camera sensor is rotatable with the shaft relative to a proximal housing of the handle. A rotation sensor in the handle detects the rotational angle of the camera sensor with respect to the proximal housing. A processor can correct the angular orientation of an image from the image sensor, converting of a rotating variable field of view to a translating variable field of view. A processor can apply variable smoothing of the rotation of the displayed image so that smoothing during rotational deceleration is greater than smoothing during rotational acceleration. The shaft may be enclosed in a trocar that allows for a space between the shaft and trocar that can be used to carry irrigation fluid to or from a space at the end of the shaft.
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
A61B 1/015 - Commande de l'alimentation en fluide ou de l'évacuation de fluide
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 1/06 - 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 avec dispositifs d'éclairement
A61B 1/12 - 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 avec système de refroidissement ou de rinçage
A system including a pumping cassette having a first side including number of valve wells and second side having a fluid bus. Each side may be covered by a flexible membrane. A control surface having a number of valve well control stations actuatable with respect to the flexible membrane covering the first side of the cassette to open and close the valve wells when the cassette is mated against the control surface may be included. A pressure distribution assembly having a positive and negative pressure source and a number of pneumatic valves may be included. A controller configured to selectively actuate the number of pneumatic valves to apply pressure against the valve well control stations in a valve pumping sequence until a volume displaced through the fluid bus of the pumping cassette from a source to a destination is within a range of a target volume may be included.
A fluid-handling cassette (80) comprises at least one of a fluidly actuated diaphragm valve (82) and a fluidly actuated diaphragm pump (84), the actuating fluid being supplied to the cassette (80) through actuation ports (96) located along a thin or narrow edge of the cassette (80). Actuation channels (110) within the cassette lead from the actuation ports (96) to actuation chambers of the valves and pumps in a space between plates (86,90,88) that comprise the cassette (80). The individual plates (86,90,88) have a nominal thickness that is sufficient to provide a rigid ceiling for the actuation channels (110), but sufficiently thin to minimize the overall thickness of the cassette. A plurality of such cassettes (80) can be stacked together or spaced apart from each other to form a cassette assembly, providing for a convenient way to install and remove the cassette assembly from its actuation receptacle. The arrangement allows for an improved way of connecting a complex cassette assembly to its associated pressure distribution manifold without the use of a plurality of flexible connecting tubes between the two.
A disposable housing assembly. The disposable housing assembly includes a reservoir cavity, a needle located within the reservoir cavity, a fluid path fluidly connected to the needle, and a cover, wherein the cover is in a first position, the reservoir cavity and needle are exposed and when the cover is in a second position, the reservoir and needle are not exposed.
A magnetic resonance device for monitoring growth of tissue in one or more bioreactors. The device can include a first magnet and a second magnet that can form a uniform magnetic field of desired strength around at least one sample of effluent from at least one bioreactor. At the command of a controller, an RF signal can illuminate the at least one magnetized sample, and sensors can detect at least one echo signal from the at least one magnetized sample. The controller can characterize the at least one sample based on the at least one echo signal. A resonator can shape the at least one echo signal.
G01R 33/30 - Dispositions pour le traitement des échantillons, p. ex. cellules d'essai, mécanismes rotationnels
G01R 33/44 - Dispositions ou appareils pour la mesure des grandeurs magnétiques faisant intervenir la résonance magnétique utilisant la résonance magnétique nucléaire [RMN]
G01R 33/383 - Systèmes pour produire, homogénéiser ou stabiliser le champ magnétique directeur ou le champ magnétique à gradient utilisant des aimants permanents
G01R 33/465 - Spectroscopie RMN appliquée à du matériau biologique, p. ex. tests in vitro
G01R 33/3873 - Compensation des inhomogénéités utilisant des corps ferromagnétiques
A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.
A61G 5/04 - Fauteuils ou moyens de transport personnels spécialement adaptés pour des personnes handicapées, p. ex. fauteuils roulants à moteur
A61G 5/06 - Fauteuils ou moyens de transport personnels spécialement adaptés pour des personnes handicapées, p. ex. fauteuils roulants avec dispositions pour franchir les obstacles, p. ex. pour monter les escaliers
A61G 5/10 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires
A device for filling a reservoir. The device includes a cover portion comprising a septum window, and a bottom portion, the bottom portion configured to attach to a disposable housing assembly comprising the reservoir, wherein the cover portion and the bottom portion are rotatably attached in a locked configuration and wherein in a locked configuration, a septum is obscured through the septum window, wherein when the cover portion and the bottom portion are placed in an unlocked configuration, the cover portion rotates with respect to the bottom portion and the septum is visible through the septum window.
A61M 39/12 - Raccords ou accouplements pour tubes pour raccorder un tube flexible à un dispositif de fixation rigide
G01F 13/00 - Appareils pour mesurer par volumes et déverser des fluides ou des matériaux solides fluents, non prévus dans les groupes précédents
A61M 5/142 - Perfusion sous pression, p. ex. utilisant des pompes
A61M 5/145 - Perfusion sous pression, p. ex. utilisant des pompes utilisant des réservoirs sous pression, p. ex. au moyen de pistons
A61M 5/168 - Moyens pour commander l'écoulement des agents vers le corps ou pour doser les agents à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. compteurs de goutte-à-goutte
A prosthetic device. The prosthetic device may include a flexure cut (100) and/or a sensor to detect movement in accordance with a degree of movement. In an embodiment, the sensor may be disposed within the flexure cut. Other embodiments include at least one wire configured to connect a sensor located in a distal portion to a proximal portion, while annularly traversing a joint.
A system and method for growing and maintaining biological material including producing a protein associated with the tissue, selecting cells associated with the tissue, expanding the cells, creating at least one tissue bio-ink including the expanded cells, printing the at least one tissue bio- ink in at least one tissue growth medium mixture, growing the tissue from the printed at least one tissue bio-ink, and maintaining viability of the tissue.
A system and method for applying force to at least one device by setting a target position of a pin with respect to the device, setting a target force that the pin will apply to the device, moving the pin towards the device, stopping the movement of the pin when the first of a force exerted on the device by the pin substantially equals the target force, or a position of the pin substantially equals the target position happens, and modifying the position of the pin to maintain the force of the pin on the device at substantially constant.
G01N 3/20 - Recherche des propriétés mécaniques des matériaux solides par application d'une contrainte mécanique en appliquant des efforts permanents de flexion
A system and method for printing cells in a medium. A multi-dimensional printer, stably constructed of low-mass parts, can include a computer numerically controlled system that can enable motors driving delivery systems. The motors can include encoders that can enable achieving arbitrary resolution. The motors can drive ballscrews to enable linear motion of delivery systems, and the delivery systems can enable printing of a biological material in a pre-selected pattern in a petri dish. The petri dish can accommodate a medium such as a gel, and can further accommodate a vision system that can detect actual position and deflection of the delivery system needle. The printer can accommodate multiple delivery systems and therefore multiple needles of various sizes.
B29C 64/106 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux
A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.
A61G 5/04 - Fauteuils ou moyens de transport personnels spécialement adaptés pour des personnes handicapées, p. ex. fauteuils roulants à moteur
A61G 5/06 - Fauteuils ou moyens de transport personnels spécialement adaptés pour des personnes handicapées, p. ex. fauteuils roulants avec dispositions pour franchir les obstacles, p. ex. pour monter les escaliers
A61G 5/10 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires
A61G 5/14 - Moyens pour aider à se lever ou à s'asseoir
A user control device for a transporter. The user control device can communicate with the transporter via electrical interface(s) that can facilitate communication and data processing among the user interface device and controllers that can control the movement of the transporter. The user control device can perform automated actions based on the environment in which the transporter operates and the user's desired movement of the transporter. External applications can enable monitoring and control of the transporter.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
A61G 5/06 - Fauteuils ou moyens de transport personnels spécialement adaptés pour des personnes handicapées, p. ex. fauteuils roulants avec dispositions pour franchir les obstacles, p. ex. pour monter les escaliers
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
B60L 15/10 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train pour commande automatique superposée à la commande humaine pour limiter l'accélération du véhicule, p. ex. pour empêcher une surintensité dans le moteur
66.
PRESSURE CONTROL GASKETS FOR OPERATING PUMP CASSETTE MEMBRANES
A pump cassette comprising an outer flexible membrane covering flowpaths, valve chambers and pump chambers of the cassette is designed to be actuated by a control gasket on a base unit arranged to move designated valve and pump portions of the cassette membrane. The performance of a cassette valve may improved by optimizing the configuration of the valve control region of the control gasket overlying the cassette valve. This may improve both fluid flow through the valve and reduce the amount of vibratory noise associated with opening the valve. The gasket valve control or actuation region is at least partially bounded by a vacuum channel facing the outside of the gasket so that a constant vacuum can be applied between the gasket valve control or actuation region and the adjacent portion of the cassette membrane. An improved version of the vacuum channel comprises a flexible inner wall (contiguous with the valve control region) so that the inner wall flexes or partially collapses away from the cassette valve seat, while still maintaining patency of the vacuum channel during the application of negative pressure on the gasket valve actuation region to open the cassette valve.
A two-stage infusion set inserter system is disclosed. The inserter system includes an inserter assembly including a housing including a rotatable button assembly comprising ramps and and tab indents and a non-rotatable portion of housing, a sliding component comprising sliding component tabs, a needle carrier connected to an introduction needle, the needle carrier slidably movable from a starting position to an injection position and then to a second ending position, a sliding component spring, and a needle spring, wherein the rotatable button assembly rotates from a locked to an unlocked position, wherein when force is applied onto the rotatable button assembly, the sliding component and needle carrier are forced downward by the sliding component spring, and wherein when the needle carrier reaches the injection position, the needle spring forces the needle carrier upward towards the second ending position.
A61M 5/142 - Perfusion sous pression, p. ex. utilisant des pompes
A61M 5/42 - Dispositifs pour faire pénétrer des agents dans le corps par introduction sous-cutanée, intravasculaire ou intramusculaireAccessoires à cet effet, p. ex. dispositifs de remplissage ou de nettoyage, appuis-bras avec des moyens pour insensibiliser la peau, pour soulever la peau en vue de faciliter la piqûre ou pour localiser le point du corps où la piqûre doit être effectuée
A mobility device that can accommodate speed sensitive steering, adaptive speed control, a wide weight rang of users, an abrupt change in weight, traction control, active stabilization that can affect the acceleration rang of the mobility device and minimize back falls, and enhanced redundancy that can affect the reliability and safety of the mobility device.
G05B 13/04 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c.-à-d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques impliquant l'usage de modèles ou de simulateurs
A61G 5/04 - Fauteuils ou moyens de transport personnels spécialement adaptés pour des personnes handicapées, p. ex. fauteuils roulants à moteur
A modular electro-mechanical agent having a plurality of modules including mechanical and electrical components, that can be constructed to complete at least one pre-determined task and/or contribute in performing the at least one pre-determined task. The electro-mechanical agent can include extension modules and can be altered as per user preference to add, eliminate or modify any features of the agent for completing and/or participating in a plurality of pre-determined tasks.
G09B 23/18 - Modèles à usage scientifique, médical ou mathématique, p. ex. dispositif en vraie grandeur pour la démonstration pour la physique pour l'électricité ou le magnétisme
70.
APPARATUS FOR MONITORING, REGULATING, OR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW
An apparatus, system and method for regulating fluid flow are disclosed. An apparatus for infusing fluid into a patient includes a housing, a tube-contact member, a rotating arm, and a tube-retention cover. The housing has an opening on a front side of the housing. The opening is sized to receive a drip chamber having an inlet tube and an outlet tube. The tube-contact member contacts one of the inlet tube and the output tube of the drip chamber when inserted into the opening. The rotating arm is coupled to the tube-contact member and is configured to rotate along an axis. The tube-retention cover is configured to close when the drip chamber is initially loaded into the opening.
A61M 5/14 - Dispositifs de perfusion, p. ex. perfusion par gravitéPerfusion sanguineAccessoires à cet effet
A61M 5/142 - Perfusion sous pression, p. ex. utilisant des pompes
A61M 5/168 - Moyens pour commander l'écoulement des agents vers le corps ou pour doser les agents à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. compteurs de goutte-à-goutte
A fluid pumping and bioreactor system including at least two cassettes, at least one storage reservoir, at least one bioreactor, at least one manifold including valve modules, and tubing to connect the cassettes to the storage reservoir and the bioreactor. The cassettes can include pumps, valves, and fluid conduits and can be communicatively connected to the at least one manifold. The bioreactor can include an adapter and fluid conduits extending through the adapter from the exterior of the bioreactor to the interior of the bioreactor. System and method for generating a tissue for transplant by decellularizing and recellularizing a supplied tissue.
An endoscope and related method comprise a proximal handle and a distal shaft having an insertion end. A housing comprising a camera assembly may be mounted on an insertion end of the shaft and include at least one lens and an image sensor. The camera assembly housing is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the long axis of the shaft, giving the camera assembly a variable field of view. The rotatable camera assembly housing may be mounted to the insertion end of the shaft so that the rotatable housing of the camera assembly comprises the distal-most element of the endoscope shaft or insertion end. The endoscope may include a circuit board having a first portion disposed within the proximal handle and one or more extension portions that extend within the shaft to the camera assembly and/or to a light source near the distal end of the shaft. At least one light emitter may be mounted on the insertion end of the shaft and configured to project light in a direction either toward or away from the field of view of the camera assembly. The light emitter may also be mounted on the camera assembly housing to direct light toward the field of view of the camera assembly. Power and communication lines can be co-located within a lumen of the shaft of the endoscope used for fluid irrigation or suction.
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
A dynamic support apparatus (10). The dynamic support apparatus includes a cushion (14), at least one actuator (16) wherein the at least one actuator defines an interior volume and wherein the interior volume may be configured to be at least partially filled with a fluid, and a support (50) disposed in the interior volume wherein the support configured to support an occupant when the interior volume is not filled with the fluid such that the support is sufficient to support the occupant.
A surgical system which may be configured to be a minimally invasive and/or computer assisted surgical system. Operation of the system may be controlled by transmission of a force from a first section to a second section of the system. The first section and the second section may be separated by a partition or a barrier. The first section may be a non-sterile section and the second section may be a sterile section of the surgical system.
A61B 46/10 - Draps de chirurgie spécialement adaptés aux instruments
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 DC power plant generating DC power from a variety of engines including a Stirling cycle engine. The DC power plant includes a relatively small start-up power source that is discontinued after the engine is running. A method for producing DC power for a load including starting up an engine using power supplied by a relatively small power supply supplemented by a capacitor bank, providing output from the engine to a generator, producing alternating current (AC) power by the generator, converting the AC power to direct current (DC) power, disabling output of the DC power during a first set of pre- selected conditions, limiting a rate of change of current of the DC power during a second set of pre-selected conditions, reducing conducted and radiated emissions of the DC power, disconnecting the DC power from the load under a third set of pre-selected conditions, and providing the DC power to the load.
F02G 1/043 - Ensembles fonctionnels de moteurs à gaz chauds à déplacement positif du type à cycle fermé le moteur étant actionné par dilatation et compression d'une masse de gaz de travail chauffée et refroidie dans une ou plusieurs chambres continuellement communicantes expansibles, p. ex. moteurs du type à cycle de Stirling
An infusion device. The infusion device includes a top portion comprising an introduction needle, and a bottom portion comprising a cannula, the top portion removably attached to the bottom portion, wherein the introduction needle is used to insert the cannula, and wherein after insertion, the top portion is removed from the bottom portion.
A valved manifold module is disclosed, constructed and arranged to be readily connected in a chain with similar modules to form a manifold assembly. The modular nature of the apparatus allows for convenient expansion or modification of the manifold assembly to suit any application that comprises a group of pneumatically or hydraulically driven pumps, valves or combinations thereof in a liquid flow control apparatus. The valved manifold module in an example can be configured to accept a group of four substantially identical valve assemblies, and can be controlled by a local controller mounted to the manifold module, thus forming an independently programmable valved manifold module. The resulting modular system is readily expandable to allow for coordinated operations of a liquid flow control system, using substantially independent controller functions originating at the manifold assembly level.
A number of racks which are configured to allow a number of devices to couple thereto are provided. In some embodiments, the racks are for use with a number of medical devices. Devices may be coupled to a rack by clamps. The racks may include a number of connectors which provide power and/or a network connection to devices coupled thereto. The racks may include a clamp which allows the racks to couple to a supporting structure such as a pole.
A61M 5/14 - Dispositifs de perfusion, p. ex. perfusion par gravitéPerfusion sanguineAccessoires à cet effet
F16B 2/10 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction utilisant des mâchoires sur pivot
79.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INFUSING FLUID THROUGH A TUBE BY APPROPRIATELY HEATING THE TUBE
A peristaltic pump disclosed herein includes a raceway, a plunger, a motor, and a heater. The raceway is configured to retain a tube (e.g., an IV tube). The plunger acts on the tube disposed within the raceway. The motor engages the plunger to actuate the plunger. The heater is disposed in thermal-conductive contact with the tube. That is, the heater, either through direct or indirect application, heats the tube.
A system for water dispensing. The system includes a housing comprising a first and second portion; a water vapor distillation apparatus housed in the first portion of the housing, the water vapor distillation apparatus producing a distilled water product; at least one storage tank housed in the second portion of the housing and fluidly connected to the water vapor distillation apparatus; at least one pump housed in the second portion of the housing and fluidly connected to the at least one storage tank; and at least one appliance located outside of the housing and fluidly connected to the at least one pump, wherein the distilled water product is stored in the at least one storage tank and the pump pumps water from the at least one storage tank to the at least one appliance.
A rotatable door latch for a door hingedly attached the housing of a device, configured to close over an installed cassette against a front panel of the housing, and capture the head of a post mounted to the housing. After capturing the head of the post and rotating the door latch, a slot in the latch has a cam or ramp feature slides against the post head, the ramp increasing in thickness to increase the closing force between the door and the post head. A detent at the end of the slot provides a maintenance closing force between the door and the post head. The thickness of at least a portion of the detent is less than the terminal thickness of the ramp, so that a release force needed to move the detent off the post head is greater than the maintenance force between the detent and the post head.
A dynamic support apparatus. The dynamic support apparatus includes a cushion (14), at least one actuator (16) wherein the at least one actuator defines an interior volume and wherein the interior volume may be configured to be at least partially filled with a fluid, and a support (50) disposed in the interior volume wherein the support configured to support an occupant when the interior volume is not filled with the fluid such that the support is sufficient to support the occupant.
An infusion pump system. The system includes a reusable housing assembly, a disposable housing assembly, a tab portion comprising a female latching feature, and an exit, the exit connected to a reservoir; and a fluid connector including a body portion including a slot, a plug portion slidably connected to the body portion, the plug portion including a fluid path and a disc, the disc configured to seat within the slot, a catch feature located on a first end of the body portion and configured to interact with the disposable housing assembly, a male latching feature located on a second end of the body portion, the male latching feature configured to interact and lock onto the female latching feature, wherein force applied to the plug portion may overcome a threshold force and unseat the disc from the slot wherein the plug portion moves with respect to the body portion.
A61M 5/168 - Moyens pour commander l'écoulement des agents vers le corps ou pour doser les agents à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. compteurs de goutte-à-goutte
A61M 39/08 - TubesMoyens de rangement spécialement adaptés aux tubes
Improvements in fluid volume measurement systems are disclosed for a pneumatically actuated diaphragm pump in general, and a peritoneal dialysis cycler using a pump cassette in particular. Pump fluid volume measurements are based on pressure measurements in a pump control chamber and a reference chamber in a two-chamber model, with different sections of the apparatus being modeled using a combination of adiabatic, isothermal and polytropic processes. Real time or instantaneous fluid flow measurements in a pump chamber of a diaphragm pump are also disclosed, in this case using a one-chamber ideal gas model and using a high speed processor to obtain and process pump control chamber pressures during fluid flow into or out of the pump chamber. Improved heater control circuitry is also disclosed, to provide added or redundant safety measures, or to reduce current leakage from a heater element during pulse width modulation control of the heater. Improvements are also disclosed in the application of negative pressure during a drain phase in peritoneal dialysis therapy, and to control the amount of intraperitoneal fluid accumulation during a therapy. Improvements in efficiency are also disclosed in the movement of fluid into and out of a two-pump cassette and heater bag of a peritoneal dialysis cycler, and in the synchronization of the operation of two or more pumps in a peritoneal dialysis cycler or other fluid handling devices using a multi-pump arrangement.
A system for detecting whether a vascular access has been interrupted in an arrangement in which two catheters or needles are present in a blood vessel, fistula or graft. A fluid line leading to a pump is connected via a first connector to a first indwelling catheter, and a fluid line leading from a pump is connected via a second connector to a second indwelling catheter. Each connector is equipped with an electrode in contact with the lumen of the connector, the electrodes electrically connected to an electronic circuit that measures the impedance or conductivity of fluid between the first connector and second connectors via a fluid path through the blood vessel, fistula or graft. An electronic controller receives the impedance or conductivity data and processes the data to determine whether a vascular access disconnection has occurred. The processing may involve filtering the signal received by the controller, and/or setting provisional flags for a disconnection event that may be cleared if the signal changes before the expiration of a counter.
A processor of a medical device configured to communicate with a remote server can be programmed to protect the medical device from exposure to unauthorized or malicious software. A system or method to implement this form of protection can include, for example, at least one processor on the medical device, a control software module that controls the operation of the medical device and is executable on the processor, a data management module that manages data flow to and from the control software module from sources external to the medical device, and an agent module that has access to a limited number of designated memory locations in the medical device. In addition, a hemodialysis apparatus can be configured to operate in conjunction with an apparatus for providing purified water from a source such as a municipal water supply or a well. A system for controlling delivery of purified water to the hemodialysis apparatus can comprise a therapy controller of the hemodialysis apparatus configured to communicate with a controller of a water purification device, and a user interface controller of the hemodialysis apparatus configured to communicate with the therapy controller, and to send data to and receive data from a user interface.
A61M 1/16 - Systèmes de dialyseReins artificielsOxygénateurs du sang avec membranes
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
A syringe pump is disclosed that includes a body, a syringe seat, a syringe actuator, a memory, and one or more processors. The syringe seat is coupled to the body. The syringe actuator is configured to actuate a syringe secured within the syringe seat. The memory is configured to store a plurality of instructions. The one or more processors, in accordance with the plurality of instructions, is/are configured to: prime the syringe pump in a prime phase; determine if an occlusion exists during the prime phase using a first test; stop the prime phase; initiate fluid delivery into a patient; enter into a start-up phase; determine if an occlusion exists using a second test during the start-up phase; transition from the start-up phase into a steady-state phase; and determine if an occlusion exists during the steady-state phase using a third test.
A61M 5/145 - Perfusion sous pression, p. ex. utilisant des pompes utilisant des réservoirs sous pression, p. ex. au moyen de pistons
A61M 5/168 - Moyens pour commander l'écoulement des agents vers le corps ou pour doser les agents à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. compteurs de goutte-à-goutte
A61M 5/172 - Moyens pour commander l'écoulement des agents vers le corps ou pour doser les agents à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. compteurs de goutte-à-goutte électriques ou électroniques
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
A61M 5/14 - Dispositifs de perfusion, p. ex. perfusion par gravitéPerfusion sanguineAccessoires à cet effet
A61M 5/142 - Perfusion sous pression, p. ex. utilisant des pompes
88.
SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR BUBBLE DETECTION IN A FLUID LINE USING A SPLIT-RING RESONATOR
A system, method, and apparatus for detecting at least one condition of interest relating to a tube, e.g. the presence of an air bubble. In some embodiments, the sensor includes antennas, a split-ring resonator, a frequency generator capable of generating frequencies in the microwave range, and a detection component. The detection component may estimate at least one parameter of received microwave energy in order to determine if a condition of interest exists.
G01N 22/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de micro-ondes ou d'ondes radio, c.-à-d. d'ondes électromagnétiques d'une longueur d'onde d'un millimètre ou plus
A bistable valve. The valve includes an interior cavity; a first pressure source; a second pressure source; a first post connected to the interior cavity at a first end of the interior cavity; a second post connected to the interior cavity at a second end of the interior cavity; a magnetic shuttle located within the interior cavity; a first electromagnetic coil disposed about the first post; a second electromagnetic coil disposed about the second post; wherein when the first electromagnetic coil is energized, the first electromagnetic coil supplies a magnetic charge to the first post and actuates the magnetic shuttle to move towards the first end of the interior cavity towards the first post and seal the first pressure source.
F16K 31/08 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un aimant utilisant un aimant permanent
F16K 31/00 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos
A fluid connector assembly. The fluid connector assembly includes a tab portion including a slot; a plug portion slidably connected to the tab portion the plug portion comprising a fluid path and a disc, the disc configured to seat within the slot; a catch feature located on a first end of the tab portion and configured to interact with a reservoir; and a latching feature located on a second end of the tab portion, the latching feature configured to interact and lock onto the reservoir, wherein force applied to the plug portion may overcome a threshold force and unseat the disc from the slot wherein the plug portion moves with respect to the tab portion.
A filling aid. The filling aid includes a locking portion including a groove feature; and a locking feature having a locked and an unlocked position; and a filling syringe holder slidably attached to the locking portion, the filling syringe holder including a filling needle cradle portion having a tongue feature; and a needle housing portion comprising at least one tab having a starting position and a filling position, wherein the groove feature configured to accommodate the tongue feature, and wherein the locking feature interact with the filling syringe holder wherein when the locking feature moves from the locked position to the unlocked position the needle housing portion moves from the starting position to the filling position.
A system for controlling selection and distribution of a product in a product dispensing system. The system includes a user interface for prompting a selection and selecting the product, a machine control processor in communication with the user interface, a power distribution module connected to the machine control processor, and a power supply unit for supplying power to the system through the power distribution module.
A method for determining when a connection of a power system to a grid has been disconnected. The method includes the power system supplying a first amount of reactive power to the grid to which the power system is connected, and the power system determining if there is a frequency change within the grid. This includes if the frequency change does not exceed a predetermined threshold, the power system supplying a second amount of reactive power to the grid, and if the frequency exceeds a predetermined threshold, the power system supplying a first amount of reactive power to the grid.
H02J 3/16 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif pour règler la tension dans des réseaux à courant alternatif par changement d'une caractéristique de la charge du réseau par réglage de puissance réactive
H02J 3/38 - Dispositions pour l’alimentation en parallèle d’un seul réseau, par plusieurs générateurs, convertisseurs ou transformateurs
94.
SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING, REGULATING, OR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW
An apparatus, system and method for regulating fluid flow are disclosed. The apparatus includes a flow rate sensor and a valve. The flow rate sensor uses images to estimate flow through a drip chamber and then controls the valve based on the estimated flow rate. The valve comprises a rigid housing disposed around the tube in which fluid flow is being controlled. Increasing the pressure in the housing controls the size of the lumen within the tube by deforming the tube, therefore controlling flow through the tube.
A61M 5/168 - Moyens pour commander l'écoulement des agents vers le corps ou pour doser les agents à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. compteurs de goutte-à-goutte
A61M 39/28 - Moyens de serrage pour l'écrasement des tubes flexibles, p. ex. brides de serrage à rouleaux
The present invention generally relates to hemodialysis and similar dialysis systems, including a variety of systems and methods that would make hemodialysis more efficient, easier, and/or more affordable. One aspect of the invention is generally directed to new fluid circuits for fluid flow. According to one aspect, a blood pump is configured to pump blood to a dialyzer of a hemodialysis apparatus, the blood pump comprising a pneumatically actuated or controlled reciprocating diaphragm pump. In an embodiment, the diaphragm of the pump comprises a flexible membrane formed or molded to generally conform to a curved inner wall of a pumping chamber or control chamber of the pump, wherein the diaphragm is pre-formed or molded to have a control side taking a convex shape, so that any elastic tension on the diaphragm is minimized when fully extended into a control chamber of the pump. In another aspect, a system for monitoring the adequacy of blood flow in a blood line of the hemodialysis apparatus allows a controller to suspend dialysate pumping operations if the adequacy of blood flow in the blood line is sub-optimal, and to present information on a display on the quality of blood flow in the blood line.
A medical device system. The system includes a first medical device, a first remote interface, and a second remote interface in communication with the first remote interface and the first medical device, wherein the first medical device sends a command to the first medical device through the second remote interface, and wherein when the second remote interface receives the command, the command must be confirmed by the second remote interface before the command is send by the second remote interface to the first medical device.
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
A container is disclosed. The container includes a top portion and a bottom portion, both including a mesh portion, at least one hinging feature attached to the bottom portion, wherein the at least one hinging feature hingably attaches the top portion to the bottom portion, wherein the top portion and the bottom portion having an open configuration and a closed configuration and wherein the top portion and the bottom portion, when in the closed configuration, forming an inner portion, also a latching mechanism wherein when the latching mechanism is in a locked position the top portion and bottom portion are locked into the closed configuration, also at least one spring holder attached to the at least one hinging feature and located within the inner portion wherein when the top portion and bottom portion move from the closed position to the open position, the at least one spring holder lifts upwards.
An endoscope has a pannable camera at the distal end of its insertion shaft, the pannable camera assembly being pivotable to provide a range of a field of view that can be equal to or greater than 180 degrees. A terminal light emitting element may be mounted to the camera assembly in order to illuminate the immediate field of view of the camera sensor regardless of the rotational position of the camera assembly. A fluid-carrying conduit of the insertion section may also be used to house functional components, including the camera assembly, actuation cables, a communications cable connected to the camera sensor, and/or a fiberoptic cable providing light to the light emitting element. A distal section of the endoscope handle may be rotatable relative to a proximal hand-held section of the endoscope handle, a rotary encoder being provided to convert the rotational position of the insertion shaft relative to the handle into a signal for the purpose of image orientation correction by an electronic processor.
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
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 1/12 - 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 avec système de refroidissement ou de rinçage
A system for electronic patient care includes a network, a facility gateway, a device gateway application and a medical device. The facility gateway is configured to provide a publish-subscribe service for an application. The device gateway application is configured for execution by the facility gateway. The device gateway is configured to communicate via the network by providing a web service. The medical device is in operative communication with the network. The medical device is configured to communicate with the device gateway using the web service.
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
100.
SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING DATA
A system includes first and second hubs. The first hub is configured to communicate data with a medical device through a Local Area Network and package the data into at least one application-layer packet. The second hub is configured to receive the at least one application-layer packet from the first hub operatively through at least one cellular network.
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)