Electrification attachment for an osteosynthesis implantate
I claim: 1. An attachment for converting an osteosynthesis plate (70) into an electrified osteosynthesis plate, in which the osteosynthesis plate is adapted for attachment to a bone of a patient by at... Read More
Inventors: Kraus, Werner;, Assignee: |
Apparatus for electro-stimulation of flexing body portions
The present invention is a stimulation apparatus for treatment of flexing portions of the human body by electrical simulation. The apparatus has positioning means for firmly holding the flexing portio... Read More
Inventors: Wingrove, Robert C.;, Assignee: Rehabilicare, Inc. (St. Paul, MN) |
Adjustable laryngoplasty device
What is claimed is: 1. A device for medializing a paralyzed vocal cord in a larynx, said larynx including an outer layer of thyroid cartilage and a window formed in said thyroid cartilage adjacent to ... Read More
Inventors: Godley, III, Frederick A.; Christu, Paul C.;, Assignee: |
Electrically heated hair straightener and PTC heater assembly therefor
I claim: 1. A heated hair straightener including a handle having power supply means for connection to an electric source, a pair of facing clamp housings pivoted on said handle for a cooperative sciss... Read More
Inventors: Carter, Robert A.;, Assignee: General Electric Company (New York, NY) |
Strip heater with predetermined power density
What is claimed is: 1. A resistance device comprising: an elongated substrate of a flexible insulating material; first and second elongated electrical conductors, mutually parallel and spaced apart on... Read More
Inventors: Daugherty, Joseph P.; Wright, Harold C.; Berard, Jr., Clement A.;, Assignee: Martin Marietta Corporation (East Windsor, NJ) |
Catheter assembly incorporating radiation shielding and related method of use
The present invention provides a medical catheter assembly and a related method of using the catheter assembly. A catheter assembly of the invention modifies the effective radioactive configuration of... Read More
Inventors: Peterson, Eric;, Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) |
Endoscope with replaceable irrigation tube
Accordingly, an object of the invention is to provide an endoscope apparatus having irrigation means which requires little or no internal space, does not substantially enlarge the diameter of the endo... Read More
Inventors: Crawford, John O.;, Assignee: Vista Medical Technologies, Inc. (Carlsbad, CA) |
Dissection of tissue by tissue expander
One of the objects of this invention is to provide a new and improved surgical procedure for dissecting tissue to form a space or cavity or pocket. Another object of this invention is to provide a new... Read More
Inventors: Johnson, Gerald W.; Johnson, Jeffrey W.;, Assignee: |
External vibratory exercising device for pelvic muscles
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an external exercising device which is positionable upon the crotch of a patient to identify target muscle groups responsible for fecal and/... Read More
Inventors: Benderev, Theodore V.;, Assignee: |
Device for picking up bone-conducted sound in external auditory meatus and communication device using the same
Accordingly, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a device for picking up bone-conducted sound in the external auditory meatus, which is capable of securing a contact area and a ... Read More
Inventors: Ono, Hiroshi;, Assignee: |
Methods for endometrial implantation of embryos
A central focus of the invention is deposition of an embryo within the uterine lining or endometrium of a mammal. Preferably, the recipient mammal is a human. Visualization of the endometrium and visu... Read More
Inventors: Chenette, Philip E.;, Assignee: |
Intra-aortic balloon pump condensation prevention system
Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to produce an improved IABP condensation prevention system, using Nafion tubing as an agent to reduce the concentration of water vapor in the shuttle gas ... Read More
Inventors: Williams, Jonathan; Hoff, Robert; Kaushansky, Yefim;, Assignee: Datascope Investment Corp. (Montvale, NJ) |
Sterile connector and video camera cover for sterile endoscope
I claim: 1. An apparatus for enclosing an unsterile, miniature video camera and its trailing cables and a light fiber cable in a sterile cover and for connecting the camera and the light fiber cable t... Read More
Inventors: Adair, Edwin L.;, Assignee: |
Device for measuring the degree of axial rigidity of the penis
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As can be appreciated from FIGS. 1 and 2, the invention's device consists of a deformable support surface, referenced with number 1, an electronic pressure sensor 2 and a... Read More
Inventors: Barbara, Mariano R.; Garcia de la Serrana, Juan A. M. Y.;, Assignee: |
Insolubilized proteins and immunoassays utilizing them
We claim: 1. A reagent for use in immunoassays which comprise a protein antigen, an antibody or the F(ab').sub.2 fragments of an antibody, covalently bonded to a water-in-soluble substrate by a bridgi... Read More
Inventors: Limet, Joseph; Cambiaso, Cesar L.; Moussebois, Claude H.; Masson, Pierre L.;, Assignee: Technicon Instruments Corporation (Tarrytown, NY) |
Magnetic resonance imaging of liver and spleen with superparamagnetic contrast agents
The superparamagnetic contrast agent is used in particulate form, for example, as particles of 50 to 300 Angstroms diameter. Particle size of not over 300 Angstroms provides ferromagnetic iron compou... Read More
Inventors: Widder, Kenneth J.;, Assignee: Molecular Biosystems, Inc. (San Diego, CA) |
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Method and apparatus for deflation of an intra-aortic balloon
An object of the present invention is to provide a method for rapid deflation of an intra-aortic balloon. Another object is to provide a method for rapid deflation of an intra-aortic balloon that util... Read More
Inventors: Zantos, George N.;, Assignee: Belmont Instrument Corporation (Billerica, MA) |
Method and apparatus for modifications of visual acuity by thermal means
The present invention is a probe which has an electrode that is placed in direct contact with the epithelium layer of the cornea and is used to locally heat the corneal membrane. The probe includes a ... Read More
Inventors: Hood, Larry; Mendez G., Antonio;, Assignee: Refractec, Inc. (Laguna Niguel, CA) |
Method to detect and treat aberrant myoelectric activity
Accordingly, an object of the invention is to provide a method to diagnose and treat sphincters and/or a stomach. Another object of the invention is to provide a method to diagnose and treat GERD. A f... Read More
Inventors: Edwards, Stuart D.;, Assignee: |
Rotary device with bypass system
I claim: 1. A rotary fluid handling device comprising: a stationary body; a rotor rotatably mounted in said stationary body, said rotor having at least one flowway therethrough, said flowway having an... Read More
Inventors: Swearingen, Judson S.;, Assignee: |
Fingerprinting compositions, systems and methods
The essential components of the instant fingerprinting compositions are the chromogenic compounds, color-developing substances, and the liquid vehicle. The chromogenic compounds are leuco dye interme... Read More
Inventors: Vassiliades, Anthony E.;, Assignee: |
Electrode for fuel cell
What is claimed is: 1. A fuel cell having an electrolyte of solid, fritted ceramic, suitable for operation at high temperatures and for operation on a hydrocarbon or hydrogen as a fuel and oxygen or o... Read More
Inventors: Bezaudun, Jean; Weisang, Joseph Edouard;, Assignee: Compagnie Francaise de Raffinage (Paris Cedex, FR) |
Endocardial electrode arrangement
The object underlying the invention resides in creating an endocardial electrode arrangement of the type initially cited which achieves good emplacement within the heart and which nevertheless has a c... Read More
Inventors: Akerstrom, Bengt;, Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (Berlin & Munich, DE) |
Implantable myocardial stimulation lead with sensors thereon
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT FIG. 1 illustrates a multipolar myocardial electrode assembly 10 (i.e., an electrode having multiple appendages wherein each appendage may used separately for sensing or p... Read More
Inventors: Helland, John R.;, Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc. (Sylmar, CA) |
Heart Surgery 
