Patent classifications
A61B2562/12
SENSING DEVICE
A sensing device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a substrate; a sensor that includes an electrode disposed on the substrate, and a connection terminal disposed on the substrate and connected to the electrode; and a stretchable substrate that is connected to the sensor unit and includes a base and wiring disposed on the base, wherein the connection terminal of the sensor unit is connected to the wiring of the stretchable substrate.
MICRONEEDLE ARRAY SENSOR PATCH FOR CONTINUOUS MULTI-ANALYTE DETECTION
Disclosed are systems, devices and methods for continuous and simultaneous monitoring of multiple analytes within interstitial fluid by an integrated system for a microneedle array sensor platform. In some aspects, the device includes a microneedle array sensor unit, an electronics unit and a housing structure. The electronics unit is in electrical communication with an array of electrode probe structures via an array of surface-mount, spring loaded pins, and the electronics unit includes a power source, a data processing unit, and a wireless transmitter. The housing structure is configured to encase, at least partially, the microneedle array sensor unit and the electronics unit, where the array of microneedles is exposed from a side of the housing structure. The device can be configured as a patch worn on skin of a patient user.
Trap for use with gas sampling devices
Apparatus and methods are described, including a water trap (28) that includes an inlet portion (40), via which a mixture of gas and water is configured to enter the water trap, and an outlet portion (42), via which the gas is configured to exit the water trap, the inlet portion and the outlet portion being formed separately from one another and being coupled to one another, such as to form a tube (44) that defines a longitudinal axis and that defines an internal hollow volume through which the gas is configured to flow. A membrane filter (46) is disposed in a flat configuration within the tube, between the inlet portion and the outlet portion, such that the membrane filter is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tube, the membrane filter being configured to prevent the water from passing therethrough. Other applications are also described.
Intraluminal imaging device with wire interconnection for imaging assembly
An intraluminal imaging device includes a flexible elongate member configured to be inserted into a lumen within a body of a patient, the flexible elongate member comprising a longitudinal axis; an imaging assembly coupled to the flexible elongate member, the imaging assembly comprising: a plurality of ultrasound transducer elements disposed around the longitudinal axis of the flexible elongate member; a plurality of controllers configured to control the plurality of ultrasound transducer elements to obtain imaging data associated with the lumen; and a plurality of electrical wires extending between the plurality of the ultrasound transducer elements and the plurality of controllers and configured to facilitate communication between the plurality of the ultrasound transducer elements and the plurality of controllers.
SLEEP APNEA AND ANTI-SNORING SYSTEM
A micro, single piece, tubeless, cordless, directly inserted oral, nasal or hybrid sleep apnea treatment/anti-snoring device having controlled positive air-flow using a vibrationally isolated micro-blower to maintain an individual's upper airway unobstructed (pharynx area) with or without lower jaw, mandibular advancement is disclosed.
FINGER JOINT REHABILITATION TRAINING DEVICE
The present disclosure provides a finger joint rehabilitation training device, which includes a control member, a data acquisition member, a gas circuit system, and a wearable training member. The wearable training member is provided with a pneumatic component that can expand and contract. The data acquisition member is configured for acquiring hand motion information of a first hand and transmitting the hand motion information to the control member. The hand motion information includes hand pressing information. The control member controls the gas circuit system to inflate the pneumatic component or to draw air from the pneumatic component according to the hand motion information, to make the wearable training member change between a flexion condition and a stretching condition, so as to realize a hand mirror training of a second hand. The hand pressing information is simple and convenient to acquire, which is convenient for the first hand to realize the flexion condition and the stretching condition, and the condition of the second hand is adjusted through the condition of the first hand, so that the wearable training member can be better adjusted, different hand training intensity requirements are met, and a better training effect is achieved.
BIOSENSING GARMENT AND METHOD
A biosensing garment (100). The biosensing garment (100) comprises a garment (101). The biosensing garment (100) comprises an inner biosensing textile (200) disposed within the garment (101). The inner biosensing textile (200) comprises a textile panel (201). The inner biosensing textile comprises a biosensing unit (215) positioned on the textile panel (201) for measuring a biosignal of the wearer. A first region of the textile panel (201) is attached to the garment (101) such that the first region is unable to move relative to the garment (101). A second region of the textile panel (201) is able to move relative to the garment (101).
SENSOR MODULE FOR MEASURING BLOOD PRESSURE AND WRIST-WORN PORTABLE BLOOD PRESSURE MEASURING DEVICE
Provided is a sensor module according to the present disclosure including a base portion, a first pressure sensor portion and a second pressure sensor portion coupled to the base portion and arranged adjacent to each other, and a hard structure layer coupled to an upper portion of the first pressure sensor portion. A step difference of a first distance is formed between an upper portion of the hard structure layer and the upper portion of the second pressure sensor portion.
SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR ANALYTE MONITORING
Disclosed herein are various embodiments of sensor applicator assemblies for delivering sensor control devices, wherein the embodiments include features for improving the longevity of the sensor applicator or sensor control device, as well as reducing the likelihood of mechanical failure of certain components. Some embodiments include, for example, a pull-tab coupled with the sensor or battery, an adhesive liner for the sensor control device, one or more magnets for retaining the sensor control device in the sensor carrier, and a leaf spring retraction mechanism.
SENSOR LAYER FOR DETERMINING TEMPERATURE PROFILES ON A SKIN SURFACE, AID FOR APPLICATION TO A SKIN SURFACE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN AID, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A RELATIVE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE ON A SKIN SURFACE
A sensor layer for determining temperature profiles on a skin surface. The sensor layer includes at least one ply, a contact layer with the skin surface, the contact layer being arranged on a top side of the at least one ply, a plurality of temperature sensors arranged at least one of in the at least one ply and on the top side of the at least one ply, and conductor tracks arranged at least one of in the at least one ply and on the top side of the at least one ply. The conductor tracks are electrically connected to the plurality of temperature sensors so that the sensor layer is formed to be flexible and so that a temperature difference on the skin surface can be determined via the contact layer.