Abstract

A device (10) to be inserted in a woman's vagina to aid in measuring muscles operatively associated with the woman's vagina. The device (10) includes a motion detector (24) that is a gyroscope and that detects angular movement about at least one axis, and preferably detects angular movement about three mutually perpendicular axes. Preferably the motion detector (24) is a combination of a gyroscope and accelerometer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/103 - Measuring devices for testing the shape, pattern, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
• A61H 19/00 - Massage of the genitals
• A61B 5/22 - ErgometryMeasuring muscular strength or the force of a muscular blow

Abstract

A device (10) to be inserted in a woman's vagina to aid in measuring muscles operatively associated with the woman's vagina. The device (10) includes a motion detector (24) that is a gyroscope and that detects angular movement about at least one axis, and preferably detects angular movement about three mutually perpendicular axes. Preferably the motion detector (24) is a combination of a gyroscope and accelerometer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/103 - Measuring devices for testing the shape, pattern, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes
• A61B 5/22 - ErgometryMeasuring muscular strength or the force of a muscular blow
• A61H 19/00 - Massage of the genitals
• A61H 21/00 - Massage devices for cavities of the body
• A63B 23/20 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for vaginal muscles

Abstract

A device (10) to be inserted in a woman's vagina to aid in measuring muscles operatively associated with the woman's vagina. The device (10) includes a motion detector (24) that is a gyroscope and that detects angular movement about at least one axis, and preferably detects angular movement about three mutually perpendicular axes. Preferably the motion detector (24) is a combination of a gyroscope and accelerometer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/103 - Measuring devices for testing the shape, pattern, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes
• A61B 5/22 - ErgometryMeasuring muscular strength or the force of a muscular blow
• A61H 19/00 - Massage of the genitals
• A61H 21/00 - Massage devices for cavities of the body
• A63B 23/20 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for vaginal muscles

Abstract

An electronic device for treating neuromuscular disorders. The electronic device includes a current source configured to generate one or more electrical stimuli based on one or more selected parameters associated with the one or more electrical, stimuli and an electromyographic (EMG) processing unit configured to process a received EMG signal. The electronic device further includes a switching unit operative!}' coupled to the current source and the EMG processing unit. The switching unit is configured to switch between operation of the current source and the EMG processing unit based on a selected operation mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
• A61B 5/0488 - Electromyography
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H03K 19/00 - Logic circuits, i.e. having at least two inputs acting on one outputInverting circuits

Abstract

A burette (10) to provide for the delivery of intravenous liquids to a patient. The burette (10) includes a hollow body (13) that is detached to a movable valve member (28), with a user gripping the body (13) to move the valve member (28) to provide the various functions of the burette (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
• A61M 39/00 - Tubes, tube connectors, tube couplings, valves, access sites or the like, specially adapted for medical use
• B01L 3/02 - BurettesPipettes

Abstract

An intra vaginal device (10) including an elongated hollow body (11) with side wall portions (15, 16 and 24). Secured to each wall portion (15 and 24) is a sensor (19), while secured to the wall portion (16) is a sensor (20). The sensors (19) simply measure forces directly applied by the bi-lateral contraction of the pubococcygeus, while the sensor (20) provides an indication of the puborectalis contraction forces.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/22 - ErgometryMeasuring muscular strength or the force of a muscular blow
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61B 5/03 - Measuring fluid pressure within the body other than blood pressure, e.g. cerebral pressure
• A63B 23/20 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for vaginal muscles
• A63B 21/002 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices isometric or isokinetic, i.e. substantial force variation without substantial muscle motion

Abstract

An intra vaginal device (10) including an elongated hollow body (1 1) with side wall portions (15, 16 and 24). Secured to each wall portion (15 and 24) is a sensor (19), while secured to the wall portion (16) is a sensor (20). The sensors (19) simply measure forces directly applied by the bi-lateral contraction of the pubococcygeus, while the sensor (20) provides an indication of the puborectalis contraction forces.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 23/20 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for vaginal muscles
• A61B 5/04 - Measuring bioelectric signals of the body or parts thereof

Abstract

The combination (10) of a burette (11) and injection portion (20) and a tube (21) to be connected to a reservoir to drain a liquid therefrom for delivery to the burette (11). The injection port (20) is fixed to a cap (16) of the burette (11) by having an outlet (28) extending to and being secured to an inlet (19) of the burette (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
• A61M 39/26 - Valves closing automatically on disconnecting the line and opening on reconnection thereof
• A61M 39/02 - Access sites

Abstract

The combination (10) of a burette (11) and injection portion (20) and a tube (21) to be connected to a reservoir to drain a liquid therefrom for delivery to the burette (11). The injection port (20) is fixed to a cap (16) of the burette (11) by having an outlet (28) extending to and being secured to an inlet (19) of the burette (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 39/04 - Access sites having pierceable self-sealing members
• A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
• A61J 1/05 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for collecting, storing or administering blood, plasma or medical fluids

Abstract

A burette (10) to receive liquid from an intravenous supply (29) to deliver liquid to a patient via a tube (30). The burette (10) includes a hollow body (11) that is generally cylindrical configuration and that contains a float valve (24). Liquid level in the chamber (12) of the body (11) regulates liquid level within the chamber (12) by engaging an inlet passage (36) or an outlet tube (25).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
• A61M 5/40 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body using low-level float-valve to cut off media flow from reservoir
• A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters

Abstract

A needle assembly (10) to be mounted on the forward end of a hypodermic syringe (11). The assembly (10) includes a needle (51) that is to be covered by a cover (58). The cover (58) is movable between a retracted position exposing the needle (51), and an extended position covering the needle (51). The cover (58) is urged to the extended position by a spring (75). A catch member (68) is operable to release the cover (58) for movement to the extended position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 5/50 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for preventing re-use, or for indicating if defective, used, tampered with or unsterile

Abstract

A burette (10) to receive liquid from an intravenous supply (29) to deliver liquid to a patient via a tube (30). The burette (10) includes a hollow body (11) that is generally cylindrical configuration and that contains a float valve (24). Liquid level in the chamber (12) of the body (11) regulates liquid level within the chamber (12) by engaging an inlet passage (36) or an outlet tube (25).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 5/40 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body using low-level float-valve to cut off media flow from reservoir
• A61M 5/36 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body
• A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters

Abstract

A syringe (10) that includes a body (11) to receive a needle assembly (12). The body (11) includes a cylinder (13) having an internal bore (14) that receives a piston assembly (15). In use of the syringe (10), a spring (25) propels the needle (13) to the interior of the syringe (10) when the syringe (10) has been used, to reduce the risk of a needle stick injury.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 5/50 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for preventing re-use, or for indicating if defective, used, tampered with or unsterile

Abstract

A retractable needle device (11) to be attached to the forward end of a syringe (10). The device has a forward end with a needle assembly (21) that is urged into the body (19) of the device (11) so that when the syringe (10) and device (11) are to be discarded, the needle (25) is located internally of the body (19) of the device (11) to inhibit needles stick injuries.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles