| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| RE38879 |
Extravasation detection technique |
November 15, 2005 |
| The technique for detecting extravasation during the injection of fluid into a patient involves the establishment of a baseline representing impedance at the zone of the injection prior to the injection starting. Extravasation is signaled when at least two characteristics appear. First |
| RE38695 |
Extravasation detection electrode patch |
February 8, 2005 |
| A medical extravasation device has an electrode patch that can attach to the skin for sensing electrical information. Tissue impedance is calculated from the electrode patch signals. The patch has elongate pick-up electrodes inboard of elongate energizing electrodes. The measuring zo |
| RE32743 |
Apparatus for detecting temperature variations over selected regions of living tissue, and metho |
September 6, 1988 |
| An apparatus for detecting temperature variations over selected regions of living tissue is in the form of a low pressure supported pillow structure including a first wall portion of temperature responsive material and a second wall portion of transparent material to permit viewing of th |
| 7427391 |
Formulations for use in medical and diagnostic procedures |
September 23, 2008 |
| The present invention relates to formulations for use in medical or diagnostic procedures comprising a stabilizing agent alone or in combination with an osmotic agent. In one embodiment, the stabilizing agent is a natural hydrocolloid, preferably locust bean gum, and the osmotic agen |
| 7361170 |
Device, system, kit or method for collecting effluent from an individual |
April 22, 2008 |
| The present invention relates to a device, method, system and kit for receiving effluent from an individual. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device, method, system and kit for collecting effluent from an individual during a medical or diagnostic p |
| 7282223 |
Nutritional dietary kit for use in preparing an individual for gastrointestinal procedure |
October 16, 2007 |
| This invention relates to a nutritional kit for use in preparing an individual for a predetermined activity which requires a clean digestive tract, particularly the colon. Such predetermined activities include, but are not limited to, gastrointestinal surgery and colon screenings. Sp |
| 6866873 |
Nutritional dietary system, formulation, kit and method for use in preparing an individual for a |
March 15, 2005 |
| This invention relates to a nutritional dietary system, formulation, kit and method for use in preparing an individual for a predetermined activity which requires a clean digestive tract, particularly the colon. Such predetermined activities include, but are not limited to, gastrointesti |
| 5964703 |
Extravasation detection electrode patch |
October 12, 1999 |
| A medical extravasation device has an electrode patch that can attach to the skin for sensing electrical information. Tissue impedance is calculated from the electrode patch signals. The patch has elongate pick-up electrodes inboard of elongate energizing electrodes. The measuring zo |
| 5947910 |
Extravasation detection technique |
September 7, 1999 |
| The technique for detecting extravasation during the injection of fluid into a patient involves the establishment of a baseline representing impedance at the zone of the injection prior to the injection starting. Extravasation is signaled when at least two characteristics appear. First |
| 5741477 |
Negative contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging comprising barium sulfate and a clay |
April 21, 1998 |
| A negative contrast agent for MRI is an aqueous suspension having a quantity of barium sulfate between 25 and 30 percent by weight and a quantity of bentonite between 2.5 and 3.5 percent by weight in which a substantial portion of the barium sulfate particles have a mean diameter of |
| 5584821 |
Soft tip catheter |
December 17, 1996 |
| An angiographic catheter has a relatively stiff though flexible shaft and a soft tip. The soft tip consists primarily of a tungsten loaded polyether block amide (PEBA) copolymer surrounded by two thin PEBA layers. This three ply radiopaque tip is bonded to a PEBA shaft. The shaft is |
| 5439449 |
Flow visualization needle system |
August 8, 1995 |
| A needle system which upon arterial entry provides a visual indication of pulsatile blood flow. The needle system includes an elongated needle with distal and proximal ends. There is a needle hub at the proximal end of the needle and a port position between the proximal needle end and pr |
| 5424142 |
Negative contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging comprising barium sulfate and a clay |
June 13, 1995 |
| A negative contrast agent for MRI is an aqueous suspension having a quantity of barium sulfate between 25 and 30 percent by weight and a quantity of bentonite between 2.5 and 3.5 percent by weight and between 0.15 and 0.25 mM Fe as a ferrite. Such a negative contrast agent provides s |
| 5346470 |
Contrast media injector |
September 13, 1994 |
| An apparatus is provided for use with a contrast media injector. The injector is of the type including a gas source and a liquid source. The apparatus includes a gas delivery channel connected to the gas source and a liquid delivery channel connected to the liquid source. Two normally |
| 5322070 |
Barium enema insufflation system |
June 21, 1994 |
| An improved enema insufflation system includes a source of barium sulfate suspension connected, by tubing, to a multi-lumen enema tip and a source of carbon dioxide, connected to the enema tip. The carbon dioxide source contains compressed carbon dioxide. The source is connected to a car |
| 5274851 |
Protective garment with a resilient support |
January 4, 1994 |
| A protective garment incorporating radiation resistant materials has a resilient support for conforming to and supporting the weight of the garment across the back of the wearer. The support is a wide resilient band having a first end connected at a first interior side seam and a sec |
| 5267979 |
Pressure responsive valve catheter |
December 7, 1993 |
| A catheter for introducing material into the vascular system is provided. The catheter includes an elongated catheter body having a side wall defining a catheter lumen. The catheter body has a proximal portion. Material can be introduced into the catheter lumen at its proximal portio |
| 5250034 |
Pressure responsive valve catheter |
October 5, 1993 |
| A catheter for introducing material into the vascular system is provided. The catheter includes an elongated catheter body having a side wall defining a catheter lumen. The catheter body has a proximal portion. Material can be introduced into the catheter lumen at its proximal portio |
| 5249579 |
Contrast media injector |
October 5, 1993 |
| An apparatus is provided to deliver carbon dioxide to an animal in a manner which allows the carbon dioxide to totally displace blood in an area of interest and to thus serve as a contrast media for angiographic procedures, or blood displacement media for angioscopic or laser procedu |
| 5186715 |
Biliary drainage method |
February 16, 1993 |
| A drainage system for draining bile is provided. The drainage system includes an elongated drainage catheter with distal segment and a proximal segment. The catheter includes a first lumen which extends longitudinally through at least a portion of the distal catheter segment and long |
| 5122121 |
Safety needle assembly |
June 16, 1992 |
| A safety needle for use in the vascular system. The needle has a first end adapted to be placed in the vascular system and a second end with a stopper and adapted to pass a guide wire. The needle has a port positioned between the first and second needle ends. The port is adapted to be |
| 4975286 |
Aqueous cathartic solution |
December 4, 1990 |
| An aqueous cathartic solution and method for bowel cleansing is provided. The solution is isotonic, has a minimum buffering effect on human blood and is substantially inorganic. The aqueous solution includes about 3.5 grams/liter of sodium sulfate; about 4.82 grams/liter of magnesium |
| 4944313 |
Single-use annular mouthpiece |
July 31, 1990 |
| A single-use annular mouthpiece for use with a diagnostic instrument such as an endoscope is provided. The mouthpiece protects the endoscope from damage and enhances patient comfort while giving a visible indication of any prior use. The mouthpiece includes a first relatively rigid porti |
| 4869720 |
Hypodermic syringe assembly |
September 26, 1989 |
| A hypodermic syringe assembly includes an elongated container and a cup shape molded piston longitudinal movable in the container. The container has a sidewall, a needle receiving end, and a piston receiving end which terminates in a rim. The piston has an open rear end with at least thr |
| 4678459 |
Irrigating, cutting and aspirating system for percutaneous surgery |
July 7, 1987 |
| A percutaneous discectomy system 10 includes a discectomy device 12 having a needle 16 with a port 48 and a flared cutting edge 44 which is actuated past the port 48 to sever tissue provided adjacent thereto. An irrigation device is 18 are provided for irrigating the area adjacent the ti |
| 4670658 |
Protective sheet |
June 2, 1987 |
| A multi-ply sheet having a center ply support matrix in which the radio opaque compound barium sulfate is distributed as a powder and is supported by the matrix. The barium sulfate is present in an amount sufficient to block scatter radiation produced by the medical radiology procedures. |
| 4643197 |
Suction collection and drainage apparatus |
February 17, 1987 |
| The disclosure is directed to a suction collection and drainage apparatus which comprises a fluid collection container and a separate tissue specimen trap container. The collection container is connected, by a tube, to a source of suction. Another tube serves to connect the collection |
| 4640273 |
Mouth guard for use with a diagnostic instrument |
February 3, 1987 |
| This disclosure is directed to a disposable mouth guard constructed having a relatively hard, rigid core formed with an opening to permit passage therethrough of a diagnostic instrument, such as an endoscope. The core is sufficiently rigid to resist compression and prevent damage to the |
