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A patent has been issued for an endovascular detachment system with a flexible distal end and a heater-activated detachment. The system is designed to improve the accuracy and reliability of endovascular therapies, such as embolic coils, stents, and plugs, which are used to treat cardiovascular conditions like aneurysms. The system includes a flexible, electrically-conductive corewire, a resistive heating element, and a therapeutic payload. The inventors have developed various configurations of the system, including one with a delivery tube that has transverse slots and another with an embolic coil as the therapeutic payload. This patent provides valuable information for researchers and medical professionals interested in advancements in endovascular treatment options. [Extracted from the article]

MAG Aerospace Industries LLC has been issued a patent for an air/waste water separator. The invention aims to address reliability issues in compact vacuum toilet systems (CVTS) by removing moisture and particulates from the vent air and reducing the likelihood of clogging the vent tube. The separator includes an inlet port, an outlet port, body walls, and baffles that direct moisture towards the inlet port. The invention can be used in any type of vacuum toilet system. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for an endovascular device with a tissue piercing distal probe. The device is designed to treat diseases and disorders affecting the cardiovascular system. It includes an elongate shaft, a tip member, and a probe that extends beyond the distal surface of the tip member. The device is biased to assume a bent shape and is intended to provide a less invasive alternative to bypass surgery for patients with chronic total occlusions. The patent is assigned to Boston Scientific Scimed Inc. [Extracted from the article]

Boston Scientific Scimed Inc. has been issued a patent for anchoring devices, systems, and methods for implantable devices. The patent describes an anchor assembly that includes a helical anchor with multiple turns and an anchor housing with internal threads. The helical anchor can be advanced distally away from the anchor housing, and the distalmost turn of the helical anchor has a larger outer diameter than the anchor bore. The invention aims to improve the delivery size of annuloplasty devices while enhancing their retention or securement to the heart valve. This patent provides valuable information for researchers interested in medical devices and healthcare technology. [Extracted from the article]

Mitral valve regurgitation is a condition in which the leaflets of a mitral valve of a subject do not coapt properly and, as a result, blood regurgitates back into the left atrium from the left ventricle. The medical device of claim 2, wherein the plurality of clamps comprise: a first clamp configured to engage an anterior leaflet of the native mitral valve of a heart of a patient; and a second clamp configured to engage a posterior leaflet of the native mitral valve. Keywords: Business; Health and Medicine; Healthcare Technology Companies; Medical Device Companies; Medical Devices; Medtronic Vascular Inc EN Business Health and Medicine Healthcare Technology Companies Medical Device Companies Medical Devices Medtronic Vascular Inc 8454 8454 1 03/23/23 20230319 NES 230319 2023 MAR 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week -- Medtronic Vascular Inc. (Santa Rosa, California, United States) has been issued patent number 11583401, according to news reporting originating out of Alexandria, Virginia, by NewsRx editors. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for a cell culture device developed by Oribiotech Ltd. The device aims to address the limitations of existing cell culture devices, such as the risk of contamination and the need for constant transfer of cells. The device is composed of a flexible material and has a compressible wall element, allowing for easy expansion and compression. It also includes an inlet for genetic modification and cytokine stimulation, and can be used for various steps in cell culture, including expansion, cell selection, washing, separating, and cryopreservation. The device offers potential advantages for the production of clinical-grade therapeutics. [Extracted from the article]

Route 92 Medical Inc. has been issued a patent for aspiration catheter systems and methods of use. The patent describes an intravascular catheter advancement device that is used to advance a catheter within the neurovasculature. The device includes a flexible elongate body with different segments made of various polymers, and it has a tapered tip segment to aid in the delivery of the catheter to an intracranial vessel. The device is designed to provide rapid access and optimized catheter aspiration to fully restore flow to a blocked cerebral vessel. The patent also includes various features and materials used in the construction of the catheter, such as radiopaque markers and a lubricious polymer coating. The length and diameter of the catheter can be adjusted to suit different medical applications. [Extracted from the article]

The article announces the issuance of patent number 12048437 to Rapid Medical Ltd. for a system designed to enhance the precision of endovascular coil detachment. The patent covers innovations in the system's coil delivery, cutting mechanisms, and monitoring techniques for improving treatment outcomes and minimizing risks associated with aneurysm procedures.

Bridge Appliances Inc. has been issued a patent for an automated countertop egg cooker. The kitchen device is designed to store, prepare, and cook eggs in various ways, reducing the need for multiple devices and tools. It can refrigerate raw eggs, crack them, and cook them using different methods such as scrambled, sunny-side up, over easy, and omelets. The device also has a self-cleaning feature and a closed-loop cleaning system. The patent provides detailed descriptions of the components and mechanisms involved in the egg cooking process. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for an electrical pulse generator that harvests energy from body movement to generate therapeutic electrical pulses. The invention aims to extract energy from normal body movements using an eccentric weight similar to those used in a self-winding watch. The system utilizes a mechanical oscillator to directly produce a set of pulses that can be used for therapeutic purposes. The generator can be easily integrated into a mechanical oscillator and is suitable for topical therapy, promoting wound healing or hair growth. The patent was filed by inventors from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc. for systems and methods related to flexible antennas. The patent describes a flexible instrument, such as a catheter, that can be used in minimally invasive medical procedures. The instrument includes an antenna with a patterned cylindrical structure made of a flexible material and a more conductive material plated onto it. The antenna can generate a radiation pattern to ablate tissue, and its pitch lengths can be adjusted to vary the radiation pattern. The patent provides detailed descriptions of the instrument's components and their configurations. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc. for a dimpled joint for a guidewire. The invention relates to the field of guidewires used to advance intraluminal devices within body lumens. The guidewire has a joint with a smooth outer surface in the form of a dome shape, and a plurality of dimples are disposed on the surface of the joint. These dimples provide increased distal support, improved steerability, and reduced risk of damage when the guidewire is advanced through a patient's vasculature. The dimples can be formed using a laser and have specific spacing, diameters, and depths. The guidewire also includes an elongated core member and can be used for various cardiovascular procedures. [Extracted from the article]

Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc. has been issued a patent for a guidewire with a radiopaque inner coil. The guidewire is used to advance intraluminal devices within body lumens during cardiovascular procedures. The invention provides improved distal support, steerability, and reduced risk of vessel damage. The guidewire consists of an elongated core member, a radiopaque inner coil, and a non-radiopaque outer coil. The inner coil is formed from a radiopaque material, allowing for easy detection under fluoroscopy. The patent also describes various embodiments for shaping the guidewire tip and increasing torqueability. [Extracted from the article]

FBD Partnership LP has been granted a patent for a frozen beverage machine control system and method. The patent addresses issues with existing machines, such as inconsistent ice crystal size and barrel pressure, and proposes solutions to improve the quality of dispensed beverages. It emphasizes the importance of controlling liquid levels, pressures, temperatures, and carbon dioxide content to produce high-quality products. The invention is applicable to various frozen food items, including shakes, smoothies, and soft-serve. Additionally, the article discusses the role of anions and alkalies in carbonated beverages, specifically carbonic acid and carbon dioxide, and highlights the involvement of FBD Partnership LP in this research. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to Cardiac Pacemakers Inc. for systems and methods for treating cardiac arrhythmias. The patent describes a leadless pacing device that delivers electrical stimulation to the heart. The device includes a housing, a fixation member, and a distal extension. The fixation member has a helical configuration and can elongate to a straightened configuration in response to an axial force. The invention provides alternative options for medical devices used in cardiology. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for an improved coil design for the treatment of aneurysms. Aneurysms are blood-filled dilations of blood vessels that can lead to serious health complications, including stroke and death. Traditional coils used to treat aneurysms have limitations, such as the inability to deflect in multiple directions and incomplete packing of the aneurysm. The new coil design aims to address these limitations by using a winding technique that allows for better flexibility and optimal packing. The patent was filed by Covidien LP and published in November 2023. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to Covidien LP for an improved coil design for treating aneurysms. Aneurysms are blood-filled dilations of blood vessels that can lead to stroke or death if they rupture. Traditional coils used to treat aneurysms have limitations, such as only being able to bend in one direction and not packing the aneurysm optimally. The new coil design addresses these limitations by incorporating a series of loops with peaks that can bend in multiple directions. This innovation may improve the effectiveness of aneurysm treatment and reduce the need for additional procedures or medication. [Extracted from the article]

Alternatively, tissue may be moved into the tissue shaper by moving only the tissue shaper or the tissue shaper and the tissue displacing element simultaneously. The tissue displacing element is configured to reshape stomach tissue. Tissue may be moved into the tissue shaper by simply moving the tissue displacing element to draw tissue into the tissue shaper. [Extracted from the article]

Thus, there remains a need for improved methods for delivering a desired length of coil to an aneurysm treatment site, so as to ensure that the aneurysm is filled with the proper amount of coil material. Endovascular treatment of aneurysms, such as intra-cranial aneurysms, typically involves placing a number of coils inside the aneurysm to stop the flow of blood to the aneurysm, thus removing the aneurysm from circulation and preventing the aneurysm sac from expanding or bleeding. "Existing techniques for aneurysm treatment therefore present a dilemma for physicians: if they either over-fill or under-fill the aneurysm, the procedure success and the patient's health outcomes may be at risk. [Extracted from the article]

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