Method and apparatus for treatment of congestive heart failure by improving perfusion of the kidney by infusion of a vasodilator
OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION FIG. 1 shows one embodiment of the proposed therapy where the vasodilator drug is used in combination with the apparatus for perfusion of the kidney with a ... Read More
Inventors: Levin, Howard R.; Gelfand, Mark;, Assignee: Intellicardia, Inc. (New York, NY) |
Linkage steering mechanism for deflectable catheters
What is claimed is: 1. A rotationally-actuated mechanism for deflectable catheters, comprising: a handle connected to a sheath of a deflectable catheter containing at least two mechanical catheter con... Read More
Inventors: Mogul, Jamil;, Assignee: Mogul Enterprises, Inc. (San Jose, CA) |
Epoxide resin-modified polyester coat with alkyd topcoat
We claim: 1. A coating composition applied to a substrate comprising an alkyd resin based topcoat and a water-dilutable coating for the production of a heat-curable coating containing a binder compris... Read More
Inventors: Gross, Lutz-Werner; Poth, Ulrich; Hille, Dieter; Weidemeier, Klaus;, Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Munster, DE) |
Apparatus and methods for radiotherapy
What is claimed is: 1. A radioactive body suitable for temporary or permanent implantation in a mammal for use in brachytherapy containing a low energy X-ray emitter which emits low energy X-rays at a... Read More
Inventors: Lewis, Dewi M.; Dollimore, Lucinda A.; Powell, Nigel; McIntire, Gregory L.; Gustow, Evan; Snow, Robert A.;, Assignee: GE Healthcare Limited (Buckinghamshire, GB) |
Rotary pump
OF THE INVENTION FIG. 1 depicts the preferred embodiment of the pump of the instant invention. The pump is comprised of three sections: the impeller section 1, the coupling section 2 and the driving ... Read More
Inventors: Kletschka, Harold D.;, Assignee: |
Catheter having two coaxial lumens
The catheter of the present invention includes a generally cylindrical inner tube inserted within a generally cylindrical outer tube. The tubes are preferably formed of a thermosensitive plastic mater... Read More
Inventors: Markel, David F.; Madison, Anthony J.; Roberts, David E.; Harkins, William R.;, Assignee: Medical Components, Inc. (Harleysville, PA) |
Multilumen catheter
OF THE INVENTION Referring now to the drawings, one embodiment of the multilumen catheter according to the present invention is shown in FIGS. 1A-1D. Referring to FIG. 1A the multilumen catheter 10 c... Read More
Inventors: Cianci, James P.; Gross, James R.; Beattie, David C.; Nichols, Troy;, Assignee: The Kendall Company (Mansfield, MA) |
Surgical drainage tube system
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved wound drainage system wherein an adaptable wound drainage tube is employed with appropriate adaptors as a single lumen or a mu... Read More
Inventors: Reynolds, James R.;, Assignee: |
Method for introducing cardioplegia solution into the coronary sinus
In its broader aspects, the invention comprises a catheter for supplying liquid to the coronary sinus in a perfusion procedure. The catheter comprises a tubular catheter body having an interior lumen,... Read More
Inventors: Booth, William M.; Barra, Jean-Aubert;, Assignee: Medtronic, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) |
Catheter system for the isolation of a segment of blood vessel
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a catheter for isolating a segment of a blood vessel is provided. It includes a guiding catheter having a proximal end and a distal end. The gui... Read More
Inventors: Lee, Peter Y.;, Assignee: |
Device for treating tissues with an electromagnetic field
What is claimed is: 1. A method for normalising biological functions of living tissues by action of an electromagnetic field to injured tissues comprising the steps of: imposing a uniform electromagne... Read More
Inventors: Schukin, Sergei Igorevich; Morozov, Aleksandr Alekseevich; Zubenko, Vyacheslav Grigorievich; Semikin, Gennady Ivanovich; Naraikin, Oleg Stepanovich;, Assignee: Barysheva; Olga Pavlovna (Moscow, RU); Naraikin; Oleg Stepanovich (Moscow, RU); Tarkhov; Victor Frunzevich (Moscow, RU); Tarkhov; Sergei Frunzevich (Moscow, RU) |
Flexible microscope slide
It is an object of the present invention to provide a microscope slide adapted for supravital staining of cells in a biological fluid or tissue sample. It is another object of the present invention to... Read More
Inventors: Lorincz, Andrew E.;, Assignee: |
Endoscopic instrument for forming an artificial valve
The first object of the present invention is to provide the apparatus and method for forming a valve including the proper muscularis below the mucous membrane to prevent gastroesophageal reflux effect... Read More
Inventors: Suzuki, Takayuki; Pasricha, Pankaj P.;, Assignee: Olympus Corporation (Tokyo, JP) |
Intracardiac blood pump
What is claimed is: 1. An intracardiac blood pump, comprising: a pump section having a distal end and a proximal end, dimensioned for receipt within a blood lumen and configured for radially intaking ... Read More
Inventors: Sammler, Rolf; Siess, Thorsten; Nix, Christoph; Eisen, Max; Hutzenlaub, Jens Peter; Meyns, Bart;, Assignee: Impella Cardiotechnik Aktiengesellschaft (DE) |
Transobturator surgical articles and methods
The invention overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art and provides for a surgical apparatus and a method for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence. The invention provides a surgical ... Read More
Inventors: Anderson, Kimberly A.; Watschke, Brian R.; Mellier, Georges; Neisz, Johann J.;, Assignee: AMS Research Corporation (Minnetonka, MN) |
Inflatable isolation bag
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One aspect of the invention relates to collapsible structures which may be deployed and inflated either pneumatically or hydraulically to form rigid or semi-rigid shaped ... Read More
Inventors: Heaven, Malcolm D.; Shapiro, Stephen J.; Hess, Robert L.;, Assignee: Advanced Surgical, Inc. (Princeton, NJ) |
Surgical retrieval assembly and associated method
As illustrated in FIG. 1A, a snare cauterization instrument assembly comprises a hand held control module 20, a flexible tubular member 22 connected to a distal end of the control module, and an alte... Read More
Inventors: Nakao, Naomi L.; Wilk, Peter J.;, Assignee: Wilk & Nakao Medical Technology, Incorporated (New York, NY) |
Nasal mask and system using same
The present invention provides an improved respiratory mask that reliably and comfortably seals a user's face by providing a nasal mask assembly that includes a seal member defined from a unitary piec... Read More
Inventors: Barnett, Shari S.; Miceli, Joseph M.; Ho, Peter; Sabo, Kristine K.;, Assignee: Respironics, Inc. (Murrysville, PA) |
Cardiovascular implants of enhanced biocompatibility
The invention provides cardiovascular and other medical implants of a low modulus, biocompatible, hemocompatible, metallic alloy of titanium with niobium and optionally zirconium. The invention implan... Read More
Inventors: Davidson, James A.;, Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc. (Memphis, TN) |
Endoscope system and medical treatment method
It is desirable if there were an endoscope system which can facilitate the exchanging of a treatment instrument. According to a first aspect of the present invention, an endoscope system comprises an ... Read More
Inventors: Otawara, Takashi;, Assignee: Olympus Corporation (Tokyo, JP) |
Transluminal anastomosis method and apparatus
There is provided in accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a method of attaching a tubular graft to a vessel wall. The method comprises the steps of positioning a tubular graft within a... Read More
Inventors: Frazier, Andrew G. C.; Lesh, Michael D.; Roue, Chad C.; van der Burg, Erik J.;, Assignee: Appriva Medical, Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) |
Centrifuge with clutch mechanism for synchronous blade and bowl rotation
In one aspect of the invention the centrifuges comprises a spindle centered on a longitudinal axis with a top portion, a bottom portion, and a hollow interior extending along the longitudinal axis, a ... Read More
Inventors: Beattey, Jeffery N.;, Assignee: |
Haemofiltration with filtrate flow control by adjustable venting
OF A PREFERRED EXAMPLE EMBODIMENT AND OF THE BEST MODE OF THE INVENTION A double tube pump 1 is provided for simultaneously conveying blood and filtrate. The upper part 1a of the pump conveys the blo... Read More
Inventors: Lehnhoff, Kurt; Schael, Wilfried;, Assignee: Dr. Eduard Fresenius Chemisch-pharmazeutische Industrie KG, Apparatebau (Bad Homburg, DE) |
Infant thermal support device
It has therefore been an objective of the present invention to improve upon prior art incubators by providing an incubator which will maintain the appropriate temperature of a premature infant via con... Read More
Inventors: Donnelly, Michael M.; Buchholz, III, Francis Joseph; Jacobsen, Brent C.;, Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc. (Batesville, IN) |
Surface-modifying copolymers having cell adhesion properties
What is claimed is: 1. A hemocompatible surface-modifying copolymer additive for modifying poly(urethane), poly(urethane urea) or polystyrene base polymers, said additive having the formulas ##STR13##... Read More
Inventors: Riffle, Judy S.;, Assignee: Thoratec Laboratories, Inc. (Berkeley, CA) |
System for administering a combination of therapies to a body lumen
The present invention is aimed at using an implantable medical device to effect a desired treatment, which is often, but not necessarily, the prevention of restenosis. Specifically, the invention is a... Read More
Inventors: Shaw, William J.; Barry, James; Goll, Paul J.; Palasis, Maria;, Assignee: SciMed Life Systems (Maple Grove, MN) |
Piezoelectric pumps
The present invention is directed to an electro-motional device, specifically piezoelectric pumps. More specifically, the present invention is directed to various piezoelectric pumps such as diaphragm... Read More
Inventors: Sager, Frank Everett; Matice, Christopher J.;, Assignee: Oceaneering International, Inc. (Houston, TX); Stress Engineering Services, Inc. (Houston, TX) |
Magnetically driven axial-flow pump
According to the present invention, there is provided a magnetically driven axial-flow pump comprising (i) an electromagnet unit arranged about the periphery of a pipe, (ii) a cylindrical rotor accomm... Read More
Inventors: Noda, Hiroyuki;, Assignee: Nipro Corporation (Osaka, JP) |
Electric motor driven blower assembly with integral motor cooling duct
The subject invention provides an alternative structure for providing an integral motor cooling air passage, with better sealing and higher tolerance at the joint. In the preferred embodiment disclose... Read More
Inventors: Lipa, III, Theodore; Hagen, Kristain J;, Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc. (Troy, MI) |
Tongue-airway appliance
The present invention provides an intra-oral appliance in the form of a tongue-airway functional appliance which restores/encourages training of the tongue, which encourages patients to breathe throug... Read More
Inventors: DeLuke, Anthony G.;, Assignee: |
Heart Surgery 
