STORAGE ASSEMBLY, METHOD AND SYSTEM OF STORING A PERISHABLE ORGANIC LIQUID
Granted: September 28, 2023
Application Number:
20230303317
A storage assembly comprising a tank having a cavity defined by a wall including a sealable port for receiving and storing a perishable organic fluid within the tank, the perishable organic fluid being chilled prior to transfer to the tank; a heat exchange structure at least partially located between an inner and outer wall surface of the wall, wherein prior to receiving the perishable organic fluid the heat exchange structure is configured to chill the cavity; and a sparging structure…
FEATURE LOCATION TECHNIQUES FOR RETINA FUNDUS IMAGES AND/OR MEASUREMENTS
Granted: June 1, 2023
Application Number:
20230169707
Described herein are techniques for imaging and/or measuring a subject's eye, including the subject's retina fundus. In some embodiments, one or more processors may be used to generate a graph from an image and/or measurement (e.g., an optical coherence tomography image and/or measurement), which can be useful for locating features in the image and/or measurement. For example, the image and/or measurement can include a subject's retina fundus and the features may include one or more…
PINCH VALVE MECHANISM
Granted: May 12, 2022
Application Number:
20220143295
A pinch valve mechanism for use in a suction/irrigator device, wherein the device has a conduit for suction/irrigation. The pinch valve mechanism includes a first end having a first projection, a second end, operatively connected to the first end and a second projection. A spring means operatively connected to the second end, wherein the conduit is disposed between the first end and the second end such that the first projection and second projection are biased to pinch the conduit into a…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS TO IDENTIFY AND ATTENUATE MENTAL HEALTH DETERIORATION
Granted: September 2, 2021
Application Number:
20210267515
A method for determining a state of mind of a user may include receiving one or more strings of characters composed by the user, and determining, by a processing device, the state of mind of the user by processing the one or more strings of characters. The processing of the one or more strings of characters may include identifying similarities of the one or more strings of characters with other strings of characters indicative of the state of mind. The method may also include…
Medication usage auditing based on analysis of infusion pump network traffic
Granted: February 18, 2021
Application Number:
20210050102
This disclosure describes a system, a method, and a computer program that enable auditing reported amounts of infused medications at a medical facility. In one embodiment, a computer receives packets transmitted over a communication network, where the packets include data related to activity of infusion pump systems at the medical facility. The computer performs deep packet inspection (DPI) of the packets, and extracts, from results of the DPI, values that include dosages of medications…
Drug library update monitoring
Granted: February 18, 2021
Application Number:
20210050101
This disclosure describes a system, a method, and a computer program that enable monitoring of drug library updating at a medical facility. In one embodiment, a computer receives packets transmitted over a communication network, where the packets include data related to activity of infusion pump systems at the medical facility. The computer performs deep packet inspection (DPI) of the packets, and extracts, from results of the DPI, identifiers of at least some of the infusion pump…
Reducing unnecessary scheduled preventative maintenance for medical devices
Granted: February 18, 2021
Application Number:
20210050100
Relocating medical devices for more efficient preventative maintenance. In one embodiment, a computer receives packets related to activity of medical devices, which are transmitted over a communication network. The computer performs deep packet inspection (DPI) of the packets, and calculates, based on results of the DPI, extents of utilization of each of the medical devices since receiving the most recent preventative maintenance. The computer identifies, based on the extents, first and…
Utilization-based scheduling of preventative maintenance for medical devices
Granted: February 18, 2021
Application Number:
20210050099
Utilization-based load balancing of medical devices. In one embodiment, a computer receives packets related to activity of medical devices, which are transmitted over a communication network. The computer performs deep packet inspection (DPI) of the packets, and calculates, based on results of the DPI, extents of utilization of each of the medical devices since receiving the most recent preventative maintenance. The computer recommends, based on the extents, which of the medical devices…
SELF-POWERED CLOUD-BASED WIRELESS STATE-CHANGE NOTIFIER
Granted: December 31, 2020
Application Number:
20200412878
An event driven monitoring device that can be configured to monitor a variety of operating conditions for a piece of equipment or system and may also report specific events related to these operating conditions to a central cloud-based server. The server can then broadcast customized alert information to other computers or systems configured to receive them. The monitoring device may accept input from many types of sensors allowing the device to detect and respond to changes in numerous…
VALVED STENT FOR ORTHOTOPIC REPLACEMENT OF DYSFUNCTIONAL CARDIAC VALVE AND DELIVERY SYSTEM
Granted: May 21, 2020
Application Number:
20200155307
This invention discloses a valved stent for implantation at a dysfunctional or diseased atrioventricular valvular annulus. The valved stent is expandable from a collapsed shape to an expanded shape for minimally invasive delivery and has a low profile at the atrial or superior aspect to achieve improved hemodynamics and offers the capability to fabricate replacement valves having large diameters, The invention also includes a delivery apparatus uniquely designed for implantation of the…
VALVED STENT FOR ORTHOTOPIC REPLACEMENT OF DYSFUNCTIONAL CARDIAC VALVE AND DELIVERY SYSTEM
Granted: March 12, 2020
Application Number:
20200078167
This invention discloses a valved stent for implantation at a dysfunctional or diseased atrioventricular valvular annulus. The valved stent is expandable from a collapsed shape to an expanded shape for minimally invasive delivery and has a low profile at the atrial or superior aspect to achieve improved hemodynamics and offers the capability to fabricate replacement valves having large diameters, The invention also includes a delivery apparatus uniquely designed for implantation of the…
SELF-POWERED CLOUD-BASED WIRELESS STATE-CHANGE NOTIFIER
Granted: March 5, 2020
Application Number:
20200076955
An event driven monitoring device that can be configured to monitor a variety of operating conditions for a piece of equipment or system and may also report specific events related to these operating conditions to a central cloud-based server. The server can then broadcast customized alert information to other computers or systems configured to receive them. The monitoring device may accept input from many types of sensors allowing the device to detect and respond to changes in numerous…
SUCTION AND IRRIGATION APPARATUS
Granted: November 7, 2019
Application Number:
20190336677
The invention is directed to an apparatus for providing suction and irrigation to a body site. The apparatus includes a shaft having a distal end for juxtaposition with the body site, and an actuating mechanism operatively configured to facilitate selective actuation of the apparatus to provide either suction or irrigation via the shaft. The shaft has a flow area restriction portion located proximate its distal end.
Surgical Bowl Set
Granted: February 28, 2019
Application Number:
20190060024
A surgical bowl set features a first rectilinear bowl having an internal length (1l) and an internal width (1w), and a second rectilinear bowl having an external length (2l) and an external width (2w), in which the external length (2l) is close to but less than internal length (1l) in order to permit the second bowl to fit lengthwise within the first bowl while allowing easy extraction of the second bowl from the first bowl, and the external width (2w) is about half or less of internal…
CATHETER-GUIDED REPLACEMENT VALVES APPARATUS AND METHODS
Granted: January 3, 2019
Application Number:
20190000619
The present invention is a replacement mitral valve suitable for catheter-based deployment. The replacement mitral valve has structure and dimensions that are uniquely suited to engage the annulus surrounding the native mitral valve and to restore normal function to a diseased valve. The invention describes the structures and functions of a replacement mitral valve and methods that are adapted for minimally invasive, catheter-based deployment of the valve.
Method of isolation of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) from biomass fermented by microorganisms producing polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and/or from biomass containing at least one crop-plant producing polyhydroxyalkanoates
Granted: April 20, 2017
Application Number:
20170107324
The invention relates to a method of isolation of polyhydroxyalkanoates from biomass fermented by microorganisms producing polyhydroxyalkanoates and/or from biomass containing at least one crop-plant producing polyhydroxyalkanoates in which from the biomass which, if fermented, is first inspissated by the isolation from a fermentation medium to a dry matter content of at least 20%, polyhydroxyalkanoates are extracted with an extraction agent based on chlorinated hydrocarbon, whereupon…
CATHETER-GUIDED REPLACEMENT VALVES APPARATUS AND METHODS
Granted: February 4, 2016
Application Number:
20160030171
The present invention is a replacement mitral valve suitable for catheter-based deployment. The replacement mitral valve has structure and dimensions that are uniquely suited to engage the annulus surrounding the native mitral valve and to restore normal function to a diseased valve. The invention describes the structures and functions of a replacement mitral valve and methods that are adapted for minimally invasive, catheter-based deployment of the valve.
SURGICAL LOCATION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD
Granted: May 28, 2015
Application Number:
20150147714
A position monitoring system comprises a single composite fiducial reference comprised of a fiducial key and a fiducial extension rigidly and removably attached to the fiducial key, a tracker for obtaining image information of the surgical site, and a computer system with processor, memory, a software program, and access to a database. The computer has scan data of an area of a surgical patient with the fiducial reference fixed to the area by a multipodal surgical screw fixture. A…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING NON-VISIBLE STRUCTURES OF BODIES RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER
Granted: November 20, 2014
Application Number:
20140343405
A monitoring system tracks the non-visible structure of a body and relatable non-visible structures in real time in three dimensions. A tracker obtains image information of the body and its vicinity. A controller spatially relates the image information with previously obtained scan data of the object revealing non-visible structure of the object. For the scan, a fiducial reference detectable in the scan is removably attached to a location on the object. The scan data and image…
MONOLITHIC INTEGRATED THREE-DIMENSIONAL LOCATION AND ORIENTATION TRACKING MARKER
Granted: September 18, 2014
Application Number:
20140276955
A rigid positioning and orienting portion of a handheld apparatus has a three-dimensional tracking marker monolithically integrated within its structure, thereby making it possible to track the apparatus using a suitable a tracker. The tracker may track the position or orientation, or both, of the monolithically integrated tracking marker. The tracker may be a two-dimensional imaging tracker. The tracking marker may be monolithically integrated with a rigid positioning and orienting…
