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Dental barrier membrane using cocoon and method for manufacturing same	Disclosed herein are a cocoon-based, dental barrier membrane for guided bone regeneration and a method for manufacturing the same. The cocoon-based, dental barrier membrane is manufactured by dividing a cocoon into two or more fragments in a predetermined form, the cocoon having a shell having a first thickness. The de...	[ "1. A method of manufacturing a cocoon-based dental barrier membrane for\npromoting osteogenesis in bone defects, comprising:\n\ndividing a cocoon into two or more fragments in a predetermined form, the\ncocoon having a shell having a first thickness; and\n\nimplanting one of the two or more fragments onto the bone...	# Patent ## Title Dental barrier membrane using cocoon and method for manufacturing same ## Abstract Disclosed herein are a cocoon-based, dental barrier membrane for guided bone regeneration and a method for manufacturing the same. The cocoon-based, dental barrier membrane is manufactured by dividing a cocoon into ...
Selenium-doped hydroxyapatite and preparation method thereof	The invention relates to a selenium-doped hydroxyapatite and a preparation method thereof. The selenium-doped hydroxyapatite provided is a single crystal comprising a rod-like structure, a uniform morphology, and a good dispersibility. The preparation method comprises adding a mixed solution of a phosphate and a seleni...	[ "1. A method for preparing a selenium-doped hydroxyapatite, comprising: adding\na mixed solution of a phosphate and a selenite dropwise to a mixed solution of\na calcium salt and a dispersing agent, and reacting for 1.5-2.5 hrs at a\ncontrolled temperature of 80-90° C., to obtain a solution of a calcium\nphosphate ...	# Patent ## Title Selenium-doped hydroxyapatite and preparation method thereof ## Abstract The invention relates to a selenium-doped hydroxyapatite and a preparation method thereof. The selenium-doped hydroxyapatite provided is a single crystal comprising a rod-like structure, a uniform morphology, and a good dispe...
Low viscosity EMD	The present invention discloses a low viscosity composition comprising enamel matrix derivative (EMD) proteins in a suitable pharmaceutical carrier, said composition having a pH between pH 3.8-4.2, and a viscosity of less than 50 mPa s at 22° C., which, when applied to a porous bone graft material, improves and/or enha...	[ "1. A composition for bioactivating a bone graft material, said composition\ncomprising isolated enamel matrix derivative proteins at a concentration of\n0.3 mg/ml-100 mg/ml in a suitable pharmaceutical carrier selected from the\ngroup consisting of citric acid, acetic acid, tartaric acid, lactic acid and\nhydrogen...	# Patent ## Title Low viscosity EMD ## Abstract The present invention discloses a low viscosity composition comprising enamel matrix derivative (EMD) proteins in a suitable pharmaceutical carrier, said composition having a pH between pH 3.8-4.2, and a viscosity of less than 50 mPa s at 22° C., which, when applied t...
Method and apparatus for treating bone fractures, and/or for fortifying and/or augmenting bone, including the provision and use of composite implants, and novel composite structures which may be used for medical and non-medical applications	A composite comprising: a barrier, said barrier being configured to selectively pass water, and said barrier being degradable in the presence of water; a matrix material for disposition within said barrier, wherein said matrix material has a flowable state and a set state, and wherein said matrix material is degradable...	[ "1. A composite comprising:\n\na barrier, said barrier being configured to selectively pass water, and said\nbarrier being degradable in the presence of water;\n\na matrix material for disposition within said barrier, wherein said matrix\nmaterial has a flowable state and a set state, and wherein said matrix\nmater...	# Patent ## Title Method and apparatus for treating bone fractures, and/or for fortifying and/or augmenting bone, including the provision and use of composite implants, and novel composite structures which may be used for medical and non-medical applications ## Abstract A composite comprising: a barrier, said barri...
Method and apparatus for treating bone fractures, and/or for fortifying and/or augmenting bone, including the provision and use of composite implants, and novel composite structures which may be used for medical and non-medical applications	A composite comprising: a barrier, said barrier being configured to selectively pass water, and said barrier being degradable in the presence of water; a matrix material for disposition within said barrier, wherein said matrix material has a flowable state and a set state, and wherein said matrix material is degradable...	[ "1. A composite comprising:\n\na barrier, said barrier being configured to selectively pass water, and said\nbarrier being degradable in the presence of water;\n\na matrix material for disposition within said barrier, wherein said matrix\nmaterial has a flowable state and a set state, and wherein said matrix\nmater...	# Patent ## Title Method and apparatus for treating bone fractures, and/or for fortifying and/or augmenting bone, including the provision and use of composite implants, and novel composite structures which may be used for medical and non-medical applications ## Abstract A composite comprising: a barrier, said barri...
Medical device coating with a biocompatible layer	Medical devices with a hydrogel layer covalently attached to a portion of the outer surface of the medical device are provided along with methods for applying the coating. The hydrogel layer can include a first polymer species comprising polyethylene glycol (PEG) and a second polymer species. Examples of the second pol...	[ "1. A medical device comprising:\n\nan outer surface; and\n\na hydrogel layer covalently attached to at least a portion of the outer\nsurface, the hydrogel layer adapted to contact a body tissue or fluid, wherein\nthe hydrogel layer comprises a biocompatible polymer population comprising:\n\na first hydrophilic pol...	# Patent ## Title Medical device coating with a biocompatible layer ## Abstract Medical devices with a hydrogel layer covalently attached to a portion of the outer surface of the medical device are provided along with methods for applying the coating. The hydrogel layer can include a first polymer species comprisin...
Coatings for medical devices	A method and device for local delivery of a water-insoluble therapeutic agent to the tissue of a normal or diseased body lumen is disclosed. An expandable structure of a medical disposable device, such as a balloon of a balloon catheter, is coated with a non-durable coating which includes an amphiphilic polymer or copo...	[ "1. A catheter assembly for insertion into the vasculature comprising:\n\na balloon having an outer surface; and\n\na coating disposed on the outer surface of the balloon, wherein the coating\ncomprises;\n\nan amphiphilic polymer matrix;\n\na therapeutic agent dispersed throughout the polymer matrix; and\n\niodine,...	# Patent ## Title Coatings for medical devices ## Abstract A method and device for local delivery of a water-insoluble therapeutic agent to the tissue of a normal or diseased body lumen is disclosed. An expandable structure of a medical disposable device, such as a balloon of a balloon catheter, is coated with a no...
Oriented P4HB implants containing antimicrobial agents	Oriented resorbable implants made from poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) and copolymers thereof, have been developed that contain one or more antimicrobial agents to prevent colonization of the implants, and reduce or prevent the occurrence of infection following implantation in a patient. These oriented implants are parti...	[ "1. An implant comprising an oriented form of P4HB or copolymer thereof\nwherein the implant comprises a coating comprising one or more antimicrobial\nagents, wherein the implant is coated by a method comprising the steps of: (i)\nbrush coating, spray coating, roll coating, printing, sputtering or dip\ncoating the ...	# Patent ## Title Oriented P4HB implants containing antimicrobial agents ## Abstract Oriented resorbable implants made from poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) and copolymers thereof, have been developed that contain one or more antimicrobial agents to prevent colonization of the implants, and reduce or prevent the occur...
Hybrid implant system and manufacturing method therefor	The present disclosure discloses a hybrid implant system for fixing and repairing orthopedic fracture and a manufacturing method therefor. The hybrid implant system comprises an implant body having holes on both ends and a locking part configured for attaching the implant body to a broken bone through the holes. The hy...	[ "1. A hybrid implant system for fixing and repairing orthopedic fracture,\ncomprising:\n\nan implant body, having holes on both ends; and\n\na locking part, configured for attaching the implant body to a broken bone\nthrough the holes;\n\na healing assembly made from a material promoting healing of the bone, the\ni...	# Patent ## Title Hybrid implant system and manufacturing method therefor ## Abstract The present disclosure discloses a hybrid implant system for fixing and repairing orthopedic fracture and a manufacturing method therefor. The hybrid implant system comprises an implant body having holes on both ends and a locking...
Pimple puller	A vacuum powered ‘pimple puller’ configured to extract pus and other biomaterial from within an individual's or animal's clogged pore with mild suction provided by an external vacuum source, which is channeled through the body of the present invention. The force of the vacuum is focused on the target area of skin by on...	[ "1. A device for removing fluidic biomaterial from a surface of a skin pore of\nan individual via a vacuum system comprising:\n\na body that is elongate, said body having a first cylinder and a second\ncylinder, said first cylinder and said second cylinder joined and parallel to\none another such that said first cy...	# Patent ## Title Pimple puller ## Abstract A vacuum powered ‘pimple puller’ configured to extract pus and other biomaterial from within an individual's or animal's clogged pore with mild suction provided by an external vacuum source, which is channeled through the body of the present invention. The force of the va...
System for clearing surgical chest drainage tube blockages	This device is used to clear clots and blockages from chest drainage tubes. This invention relates to patient safety after open-heart surgical procedures, wherein postoperative drainage from the surgical site is a critical component of care. Blocked drainage tubes can cause dangerous retained blood complications, most ...	[ "1. A chest tube catheter apparatus comprising\n\na catheter sized to fit inside a chest drainage tube, the catheter having a\nproximal end and a distal end,\n\nthe proximal end having\n\na primary vacuum inlet, and\n\na switch\n\nthe distal end having a flared tip, and\n\na collapsible sheath having a proximal end...	# Patent ## Title System for clearing surgical chest drainage tube blockages ## Abstract This device is used to clear clots and blockages from chest drainage tubes. This invention relates to patient safety after open-heart surgical procedures, wherein postoperative drainage from the surgical site is a critical comp...
Breast pump container assemblies	Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.	[ "1. A milk collection container for a wearable, portable self-powered breast\npump system for pumping milk from a breast, the breast pump system including a\npump mechanism, a mating receptacle and an exterior surface, the milk\ncollection container comprising:\n\na body, the body including a first flat exterior si...	# Patent ## Title Breast pump container assemblies ## Abstract Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure. ## Background This application is a con...
Ventricular cuff	An implantable system includes a ventricular assist device (VAD), a cuff for attachment to a heart, and a latching mechanism attached to the VAD. The VAD includes an inlet cannula. The cuff defines an outward facing circumferential groove and an opening for the inlet cannula. The cuff includes a plurality of ridges dis...	[ "1. An implantable system comprising:\n\na ventricular assist device (VAD) comprising an inlet cannula;\n\na cuff for attachment to a heart and defining an opening for the inlet\ncannula, the cuff defining an outward facing circumferential groove, the cuff\nincluding a plurality of ridges disposed at least partiall...	# Patent ## Title Ventricular cuff ## Abstract An implantable system includes a ventricular assist device (VAD), a cuff for attachment to a heart, and a latching mechanism attached to the VAD. The VAD includes an inlet cannula. The cuff defines an outward facing circumferential groove and an opening for the inlet c...
Catheter pump assembly including a stator	A catheter pump assembly is provided that includes a proximal a distal portion, a catheter body, an impeller, and a flow modifying structure. The catheter body has a lumen that extends along a longitudinal axis between the proximal and distal portions. The impeller is disposed at the distal portion. The impeller includ...	[ "1. A catheter pump assembly, comprising:\n\na proximal portion;\n\na distal portion;\n\na catheter body having a lumen extending along a longitudinal axis between the\nproximal and distal portions;\n\nan expandable cannula coupled to the distal portion, the expandable cannula\ncomprising a distal inlet and a proxi...	# Patent ## Title Catheter pump assembly including a stator ## Abstract A catheter pump assembly is provided that includes a proximal a distal portion, a catheter body, an impeller, and a flow modifying structure. The catheter body has a lumen that extends along a longitudinal axis between the proximal and distal p...
Crenellated inflow cannula	A blood pump including a housing defining a fluid flow path, an upstream end, a downstream end, and an outlet at the downstream end. A rotor is disposed within the housing and within the fluid flow path, the rotor being rotatable independent of the housing in a first direction and configured to pump blood downstream to...	[ "1. A blood pump, comprising:\n\na housing defining a fluid flow path, the housing defining an upstream end, a\ndownstream end, and an outlet at the downstream end;\n\na rotor disposed within the housing and within the fluid flow path, the rotor\nbeing rotatable independent of the housing in a first direction and c...	# Patent ## Title Crenellated inflow cannula ## Abstract A blood pump including a housing defining a fluid flow path, an upstream end, a downstream end, and an outlet at the downstream end. A rotor is disposed within the housing and within the fluid flow path, the rotor being rotatable independent of the housing in...
Integrated sensors for intraventricular VAD	A ventricular assist device includes a pump including a housing having an inlet, an outlet and a moveable element disposed in the housing for urging blood from the inlet to the outlet. An outflow cannula having a proximal end attached to the pump housing, a distal end remote from the pump housing, an interior bore in c...	[ "1. A ventricular assist device, comprising:\n\na pump including a housing having an inlet, an outlet and a moveable element\ndisposed in the housing for urging blood from the inlet to the outlet;\n\nan outflow cannula having a proximal end attached to the pump housing, a\ndistal end remote from the pump housing, a...	# Patent ## Title Integrated sensors for intraventricular VAD ## Abstract A ventricular assist device includes a pump including a housing having an inlet, an outlet and a moveable element disposed in the housing for urging blood from the inlet to the outlet. An outflow cannula having a proximal end attached to the ...
Resonant power transfer system and method of estimating system state	Systems for tuning a wireless power transfer system are provided, which may include any number of features. In one embodiment, a wireless power transfer system can include a transmit controller connected to the transmitter resonator and configured to measure an impedance on the transmitter resonator. The transmit contr...	[ "1. A method of tuning and controlling a wireless power system, comprising the\nsteps of:\n\nmeasuring an impedance on a transmitter resonator;\n\ndetermining a load resistance of a receiver resonator and a coupling\ncoefficient between the transmitter and receiver resonators by deriving the\nload resistance and th...	# Patent ## Title Resonant power transfer system and method of estimating system state ## Abstract Systems for tuning a wireless power transfer system are provided, which may include any number of features. In one embodiment, a wireless power transfer system can include a transmit controller connected to the transm...
Flow balancing devices, methods, and systems	The disclosed subject matter relates to extracorporeal blood processing or other processing of fluids. Volumetric fluid balance, a required element of many such processes, may be achieved with multiple pumps or other proportioning or balancing devices which are to some extent independent of each other. This need may ar...	[ "1. A medical treatment system, comprising:\n\na first fluid management element that pumps fluid from a patient interface\ndevice during a treatment, the first fluid management element including a\nfirst peristaltic pump;\n\na second fluid management element that pumps fluid into the patient interface\ndevice durin...	# Patent ## Title Flow balancing devices, methods, and systems ## Abstract The disclosed subject matter relates to extracorporeal blood processing or other processing of fluids. Volumetric fluid balance, a required element of many such processes, may be achieved with multiple pumps or other proportioning or balanci...
Check valve assembly, medical functional device and a blood treatment apparatus	A check valve assembly having an inlet and an outlet for medical fluids, comprising a valve body, wherein the check valve assembly in an initial state allows a flow of a working fluid and/or a sterilization fluid through the check valve assembly in both directions of flow, that is from the inlet to the outlet and vice ...	[ "1. A check valve assembly having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, the check\nvalve assembly comprising:\n\na valve body at least partially defining a pin-reception; and\n\na pin configured to be at least partially disposed in the pin-reception,\n\nthe pin and the pin-reception configured such that the check valve...	# Patent ## Title Check valve assembly, medical functional device and a blood treatment apparatus ## Abstract A check valve assembly having an inlet and an outlet for medical fluids, comprising a valve body, wherein the check valve assembly in an initial state allows a flow of a working fluid and/or a sterilization...
Dialysis system and method for pumping and valving according to flow schedule	A dialysis system includes a disposable cassette including a flexible sheet and a plurality of dialysis fluid pathways, a plurality of actuators operable with the flexible sheet to direct dialysis fluid through the plurality of dialysis fluid pathways, and a controller configured to (i) determine at least one limitatio...	[ "1. A dialysis system comprising:\n\na dialysis machine;\n\na disposable cassette accepted by the dialysis machine and including a\nflexible sheet and a plurality of dialysis fluid pathways;\n\na plurality of actuators provided by the dialysis machine and operable with\nthe flexible sheet to direct dialysis fluid t...	# Patent ## Title Dialysis system and method for pumping and valving according to flow schedule ## Abstract A dialysis system includes a disposable cassette including a flexible sheet and a plurality of dialysis fluid pathways, a plurality of actuators operable with the flexible sheet to direct dialysis fluid throu...
Method of determining a system compressibility value of a medical membrane pump drive	A method of determining a system compressibility value of a medical membrane pump drive is provided which includes moving to a first and second pressure level and detecting a first and second operating parameter value of the membrane pump drive. The system compressibility value is determined on the basis of the detecte...	[ "1. A method of determining a system compressibility value of a medical\nmembrane pump drive of a medical device, the membrane pump drive including a\nmembrane, a coupling surface for coupling a pump cassette to the medical\ndevice, a drive chamber arranged in the coupling surface, said drive chamber\nbeing closed ...	# Patent ## Title Method of determining a system compressibility value of a medical membrane pump drive ## Abstract A method of determining a system compressibility value of a medical membrane pump drive is provided which includes moving to a first and second pressure level and detecting a first and second operatin...
Methods of regional citrate anticoagulation dialysis	A method of performing regional citrate anticoagulant dialysis of a patient's blood includes flowing blood from and back to the patient through an extracorporeal circuit including a dialyzer having semi-permeable dialysis membranes and a dialysate chamber surrounding the membranes. The method further includes flowing a...	[ "1. A method of performing regional citrate anticoagulant dialysis of a\npatient's blood comprising:\n\na) flowing blood from and back to the patient through an extracorporeal\ndialysis circuit including a dialyzer having semi-permeable dialysis membranes\nand a dialysate chamber surrounding the membranes;\n\nb) fl...	# Patent ## Title Methods of regional citrate anticoagulation dialysis ## Abstract A method of performing regional citrate anticoagulant dialysis of a patient's blood includes flowing blood from and back to the patient through an extracorporeal circuit including a dialyzer having semi-permeable dialysis membranes a...
Apparatus for removing protein-bound toxins from blood plasma	The invention relates to an apparatus for extracorporeal removal of protein- bound toxins from blood plasma comprising a first line device, a second line device, a third line device and a fourth line device, a dialyzer or hemofilter arranged between the first line device and the second line device and/or an adsorber, m...	[ "1. An apparatus for extracorporeal removal of protein-bound toxins from blood\nplasma of a patient comprising\n\na first line device,\n\na second line device,\n\na third line device connectable to the patient,\n\na fourth line device connectable to the patient,\n\na blood purifier selected from the group consistin...	# Patent ## Title Apparatus for removing protein-bound toxins from blood plasma ## Abstract The invention relates to an apparatus for extracorporeal removal of protein- bound toxins from blood plasma comprising a first line device, a second line device, a third line device and a fourth line device, a dialyzer or he...
Method of purging gas bubbles in an extracorporeal blood circuit	The invention relates to a method of purging gas bubbles from at least one target zone of an extracorporeal blood circuit, preferably of an extracorporeal blood circuit of a dialysis machine, with a flushing liquid, wherein the flow rate and/or the pressure of the flushing liquid in the extracorporeal blood circuit is/...	[ "1. A method of purging gas bubbles from at least one target zone of an\nextracorporeal blood circuit with a flushing liquid, characterized in that\n\nthe flow rate of the flushing liquid in the extracorporeal blood circuit is\nperiodically increased and reduced during the flushing process,\n\nthe flow rate of the ...	# Patent ## Title Method of purging gas bubbles in an extracorporeal blood circuit ## Abstract The invention relates to a method of purging gas bubbles from at least one target zone of an extracorporeal blood circuit, preferably of an extracorporeal blood circuit of a dialysis machine, with a flushing liquid, where...
Extracorporeal alarm suppression method and device	An extracorporeal alarm suppression method is arranged to be carried out in a continuous renal replacement therapy and/or chronic hemodialysis device and includes the steps of monitoring vascular access pressure, including arterial and/or venous pressure, of a patient using a vascular access pressure monitoring means; ...	[ "1. An extracorporeal alarm suppression method arranged to be carried out in\nat least one of a continuous renal replacement therapy or a chronic\nhaemodialysis device, the method including the steps of:\n\nmonitoring vascular access pressure, including at least one of arterial or\nvenous pressure, of a patient;\n\...	# Patent ## Title Extracorporeal alarm suppression method and device ## Abstract An extracorporeal alarm suppression method is arranged to be carried out in a continuous renal replacement therapy and/or chronic hemodialysis device and includes the steps of monitoring vascular access pressure, including arterial and...
Medical device leak sensing devices, methods and systems	Features for protecting against leaks in a fluid circuit are disclosed. In an embodiment, a first indicator of a leak is used to trigger confirmation by blood flow reversal and air detection in the blood circuit. A method for performing a blood treatment includes, at blood treatment machine, pumping blood to a patient ...	[ "1. A method for performing a blood treatment, comprising:\n\npumping blood to a patient through a first blood line with a blood treatment\nmachine;\n\nreceiving at a controller of said blood treatment machine a first signal\nindicating a suspected leak in said first blood line based on a first leak\ndetection oper...	# Patent ## Title Medical device leak sensing devices, methods and systems ## Abstract Features for protecting against leaks in a fluid circuit are disclosed. In an embodiment, a first indicator of a leak is used to trigger confirmation by blood flow reversal and air detection in the blood circuit. A method for per...
Ear canal irrigation system and method	An ear canal irrigator system having a hand-held spray bottle and a conduit tube connected to the spray bottle by a series of components that allow the tube to be connected without being screwed on and also prevents leakage of fluid. The system further includes an insertion tube connected to the conduit tube by a conne...	[ "1. An ear canal irrigation system, the ear canal irrigation system\ncomprising:\n\na spray bottle, the spray bottle comprising a nozzle, a head, and a reservoir,\nthe reservoir having a spray tube extending therethrough, wherein the\nreservoir is configured to contain a fluid;\n\na conduit tube, wherein the condui...	# Patent ## Title Ear canal irrigation system and method ## Abstract An ear canal irrigator system having a hand-held spray bottle and a conduit tube connected to the spray bottle by a series of components that allow the tube to be connected without being screwed on and also prevents leakage of fluid. The system fu...
Insert for catheter system	An insert for a catheter system can include an insert housing which defines a portion of a fluid pathway of the catheter system, a cartridge positioned within the insert housing in a manner to allow fluid flow along the fluid pathway such that fluid contacts the insert during the fluid flow, and an active agent associa...	[ "1. An insert for a catheter system, comprising:\n\nan insert housing which defines a portion of a fluid pathway of the catheter\nsystem;\n\na cartridge positioned within the insert housing in a manner to allow fluid\nflow along the fluid pathway such that fluid contacts the cartridge during the\nfluid flow; and\n\...	# Patent ## Title Insert for catheter system ## Abstract An insert for a catheter system can include an insert housing which defines a portion of a fluid pathway of the catheter system, a cartridge positioned within the insert housing in a manner to allow fluid flow along the fluid pathway such that fluid contacts ...
Large volume skin patch medicament delivery device with integrated skin sterilization mechanism for the injection site	A medicament delivery device comprises a housing containing a medicament delivery mechanism including an injection needle. A sterilizing mechanism is connected to the housing. An adhesive surface provides for securing the housing to a patient's skin during a medicament delivery process. The sterilizing mechanism is con...	[ "1. A medicament delivery device comprising a housing containing a medicament\ndelivery mechanism including an injection needle, a sterilizing mechanism\nconnected to the housing, and an adhesive surface for securing the device to\nskin of a patient during a medicament delivery process,\n\nwherein the sterilizing m...	# Patent ## Title Large volume skin patch medicament delivery device with integrated skin sterilization mechanism for the injection site ## Abstract A medicament delivery device comprises a housing containing a medicament delivery mechanism including an injection needle. A sterilizing mechanism is connected to the ...
Hydraulically actuated pump for fluid administration	A fluid delivery device comprises a hydraulic pump chamber having a hydraulic fluid. A fluid reservoir is coupled to the hydraulic pump chamber and is configured to contain a fluid deliverable to a patient. A first actuator is coupled to the hydraulic pump chamber and is configured to pressurize the hydraulic pump cham...	[ "1. A fluid delivery device comprising:\n\na hydraulic pump chamber having a rigid sidewall containing and contacting a\nfirst amount of a hydraulic fluid and configured to urge a fluid reservoir\npiston in a fluid reservoir to deliver fluid within the fluid reservoir to a\npatient;\n\na first actuator having a fir...	# Patent ## Title Hydraulically actuated pump for fluid administration ## Abstract A fluid delivery device comprises a hydraulic pump chamber having a hydraulic fluid. A fluid reservoir is coupled to the hydraulic pump chamber and is configured to contain a fluid deliverable to a patient. A first actuator is couple...
Injection device	A device for dispensing a controlled amount of a fluid from a syringe, the syringe having a plunger extending along a linear axis through a syringe flange and into a syringe barrel. The device includes a housing to accommodate at least a portion of the syringe, and a drive wheel attached to the housing to contact a sid...	[ "1. A system comprising:\n\na syringe, the syringe comprising a plunger extending along a linear axis\nthrough a syringe flange and into a syringe barrel; and\n\na device for dispensing a controlled amount of a fluid from the syringe, the\ndevice comprising:\n\na housing to accommodate at least a portion of the syr...	# Patent ## Title Injection device ## Abstract A device for dispensing a controlled amount of a fluid from a syringe, the syringe having a plunger extending along a linear axis through a syringe flange and into a syringe barrel. The device includes a housing to accommodate at least a portion of the syringe, and a d...
Securement device	A securement device, comprising a first tape having a first top surface and a first bottom surface, a second tape having a second top surface and a second bottom surface, the second bottom surface at least partially connected to the first bottom surface, a first adhesive pad secured to the first top surface at a first ...	[ "1. A securement device, comprising:\n\na first tape having a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first edge,\nand a second edge;\n\na second tape having a second top surface and a second bottom surface, said\nsecond bottom surface at least partially connected to said first bottom;\n\na third tape having a...	# Patent ## Title Securement device ## Abstract A securement device, comprising a first tape having a first top surface and a first bottom surface, a second tape having a second top surface and a second bottom surface, the second bottom surface at least partially connected to the first bottom surface, a first adhes...
Needle guard	A needle guard assembly having a resilient arm extending from a base situated to slide along the shaft of a needle. In one implementation the needle guard has an elongate containment member that rides with the resilient arm and is co-operable with the resilient arm to effectuate a covering of the entire distal tip of t...	[ "1. A safety needle device comprising:\n\na needle having a needle shaft and a distal tip; and\n\na needle guard transitional between a ready state where the distal tip of the\nneedle is in an unprotected state and an activated state where the distal tip\nof the needle is in a protected state, the needle guard comp...	# Patent ## Title Needle guard ## Abstract A needle guard assembly having a resilient arm extending from a base situated to slide along the shaft of a needle. In one implementation the needle guard has an elongate containment member that rides with the resilient arm and is co-operable with the resilient arm to effe...
Flow meter for intravenous liquids	A flow meter for intravenous liquids comprising a vertical inlet passage (2), a parallel indicating chamber (9), a ‘U’ shaped flow-resistant liquid passage (6), and an exit chamber (11). Liquid to be dispensed enters the inlet passage (2) via inlet (5) and moves down the passage to a junction wi...	[ "1. A flow meter device comprising:\n\na liquid inlet;\n\na liquid outlet;\n\nan inlet passage that has an upper and a lower end and that is in\ncommunication at its upper end with the liquid inlet;\n\nan indicating chamber having a lower end that is in communication with the\nlower end of the inlet passage, the in...	# Patent ## Title Flow meter for intravenous liquids ## Abstract A flow meter for intravenous liquids comprising a vertical inlet passage (2), a parallel indicating chamber (9), a ‘U’ shaped flow-resistant liquid passage (6), and an exit chamber (11). Liquid to be dispensed enters the inlet passage ...
Method and control device for controlling the administration of insulin to a patient	In a method for controlling the administration of insulin to a patient, a target glucose level is set and a controller computes a recommended infusion rate based on the target glucose level and a measured glucose level of a patient for administering insulin to the patient. The controller uses a controller gain for comp...	[ "1. A method for controlling the administration of insulin to a patient,\ncomprising:\n\nsetting a target glucose level,\n\ncomputing, using a controller, a recommended infusion rate for administering\ninsulin to the patient based on the target glucose level and a measured\nglucose level of the patient determined u...	# Patent ## Title Method and control device for controlling the administration of insulin to a patient ## Abstract In a method for controlling the administration of insulin to a patient, a target glucose level is set and a controller computes a recommended infusion rate based on the target glucose level and a measu...
Data modification for predictive operations and devices incorporating same	Infusion systems, infusion devices, and related operating methods are provided. An exemplary method of operating an infusion device capable of delivering fluid to a user involves obtaining a sequence of measurements indicative of a condition of the user that is influenced by the fluid and modifying one or more unusable...	[ "1. A method of operating a device, the method comprising:\n\nobtaining a sequence of measurements indicative of a condition of a user;\n\nmodifying one or more unusable measurements in the sequence using one or more\nother measurements in the sequence to obtain a modified sequence of\nmeasurements, wherein modifyi...	# Patent ## Title Data modification for predictive operations and devices incorporating same ## Abstract Infusion systems, infusion devices, and related operating methods are provided. An exemplary method of operating an infusion device capable of delivering fluid to a user involves obtaining a sequence of measurem...
Medicament delivery device	A medicament delivery device has a drive mechanism that includes a first resilient member and a delay plunger rod assembly that includes a proximal plunger, a distal plunger, a chamber formed between the proximal and the distal plungers, an aperture, and a delay device in the chamber. The distal plunger is positioned a...	[ "1. A medicament delivery device, comprising:\n\na housing having a distal end and a proximal end and configured to receive a\nmedicament container containing a fixed amount of medicament and a delivery\nmember for delivering the medicament;\n\na drive mechanism configured to exert pressure on the medicament contai...	# Patent ## Title Medicament delivery device ## Abstract A medicament delivery device has a drive mechanism that includes a first resilient member and a delay plunger rod assembly that includes a proximal plunger, a distal plunger, a chamber formed between the proximal and the distal plungers, an aperture, and a de...
Container holder assembly	Container holder assembly for use in a medicament delivery device, comprising a tubular body elongated in an axial direction, said tubular body having a proximal end and an opposite distal end, and a retaining member releasably arranged to said tubular body for securing an elongated container placed inside the tubular ...	[ "1. A container holder that releasably attaches to a medical delivery device,\nthe container holder comprising:\n\na tubular body elongated in an axial direction and configured for releasable\nattachment to a proximal end of the medical delivery device, the tubular body\ncomprising a proximal end and a distal end d...	# Patent ## Title Container holder assembly ## Abstract Container holder assembly for use in a medicament delivery device, comprising a tubular body elongated in an axial direction, said tubular body having a proximal end and an opposite distal end, and a retaining member releasably arranged to said tubular body fo...
Autoinjector	An autoinjector comprising a body (1, 2), and a reservoir (S) containing fluid and including a piston (P) and a needle (A), such as a pre-filled syringe, said autoinjector further comprising a piston rod (5) that is suitable for co-operating with the piston (P) of said reservoir (S), said piston rod (5) bei...	[ "1. An autoinjector comprising a body (1 , 2), and a reservoir (S)\ncontaining fluid and including a piston (P) and a needle (A), said\nautoinjector further comprising a piston rod (5) that is suitable for co-\noperating with the piston (P) of said reservoir (S), said piston rod (5)\nbeing movable b...	# Patent ## Title Autoinjector ## Abstract An autoinjector comprising a body (1, 2), and a reservoir (S) containing fluid and including a piston (P) and a needle (A), such as a pre-filled syringe, said autoinjector further comprising a piston rod (5) that is suitable for co-operating with the piston (P) of ...
Drug delivery device	The present disclosure provides for a drive assembly for a drug delivery device. The drive assembly comprises a housing; a piston rod having a longitudinal axis, a distal end and a proximal end and being axially movable in a distal direction relative to the housing and a mid-body axially fixed inside of the housing and...	[ "1. A drive assembly for a drug delivery device, the drive assembly\ncomprising:\n\na housing;\n\na piston rod having a longitudinal axis, a distal end, and a proximal end, the\npiston rod being axially movable in a distal direction relative to the\nhousing;\n\na mid-body axially fixed inside of the housing and cou...	# Patent ## Title Drug delivery device ## Abstract The present disclosure provides for a drive assembly for a drug delivery device. The drive assembly comprises a housing; a piston rod having a longitudinal axis, a distal end and a proximal end and being axially movable in a distal direction relative to the housing...