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8183861 |
Arrangement including compensation for influencing and/or detecting magnetic particles in a region of action
An arrangement for influencing and/or detecting magnetic particles includes a selector for generating a magnetic selection field having a pattern in space of its magnetic field strength such that a...
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8180431 |
***WITHDRAWN PATENT AS PER THE LATEST USPTO WITHDRAWN LIST***
Catheter with bendable tip
A medical probe includes a flexible insertion tube, having a distal end for insertion into a body cavity of a patient, and a distal tip, which is disposed at the distal end of the insertion tube...
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8179131 |
Method and arrangement for influencing and/or detecting magnetic particles in a region of action by rotating magnetic drive vector
A method for influencing and/or detecting magnetic particles in a region of action includes generating a magnetic selection field having a pattern in space of its magnetic field strength such that...
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8137268 |
Magnetic surgical retractor
A method for holding a hollow internal organ in a desired location during a medical procedure uses a retractor device and a gripper element, each of which includes a magnetic member, one being a...
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8140169 |
Induction heating for the delivery of thermal therapy
An induction heating apparatus includes a first interventional device and a second interventional device. The first interventional device includes an electrically conductive material. The first...
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8128699 |
Spinal implant and methods of implantation and treatment
A spinal implant is provided that includes a first component for engaging a first vertebra, a second component for engaging a second vertebrae, and a damping member is positioned therebetween. The...
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8118725 |
Reducing effect of magnetic and electromagnetic fields on an implant's magnet and/or electronics
An implantable magnet that can freely turn in response to an external magnetic field, thus avoiding torque and demagnetization on the implantable magnet. The implantable magnet can be combined with...
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8082064 |
Robotic arm and control system
A robotic arm and control system includes a robotic arm which moves in response to one or more command signals. One or more “active” fiducials are located on the arm, each of which emits its own...
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8057472 |
Skeletal manipulation method
A method of treating scoliosis in a subject includes securing a scoliosis treatment device to first and second locations on the subject's skeletal system, the scoliosis treatment device including a...
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8052595 |
Position detecting apparatus, body-insertable apparatus system, and position detecting method
A position detecting apparatus includes receiving antennas to receive a radio signal, transmitting antennas to transmit a radio signal for power supply to a capsule endoscope, a first and second...
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8049489 |
Systems and methods for sensing external magnetic fields in implantable medical devices
Systems and methods for sensing external magnetic fields in implantable medical devices are provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to an apparatus for sensing magnetic fields. An apparatus...
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8045012 |
Image-pickup apparatus
An image-pickup apparatus includes: an image-pickup device for converting light into an electric signal and outputting a first image data; a transmitting unit for successively transmitting the...
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7976453 |
Reducing effect of magnetic and electromagnetic fields on an implant's magnet and/or electronics
An implantable magnet that can freely turn in response to an external magnetic field, thus avoiding torque and demagnetization on the implantable magnet. The implantable magnet can be combined with...
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7882842 |
Airway implant sensors and methods of making and using the same
An airway implant device for maintaining and/or creating an opening in air passageways is disclosed. Methods of using the device are also disclosed. The airway implant device comprises a deformable...
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7850591 |
Magnetic therapeutic wand, apparatus and method
Methods and apparatus to magnetize particles and objects either on the surface of the skin or inside the body are disclosed. Methods and apparatus for measuring the magnet field strength emanated...
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7846201 |
Magnetically-driven biodegradable gene delivery nanoparticles formulated with surface-attached polycationic complex
A particle including a matrix-forming agent and a polyelectrolyte-amphiphilic agent adduct wherein the polyelectrolyte-amphiphilic agent adduct is in physical communication with the matrix-forming...
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7842281 |
Magnetic particle composition for therapeutic hyperthermia
Magnetic nanoparticle compositions are provided which provide an inherent temperature regulator for use in magnetic heating, particularly for use in magnetic hyperthermia medical treatments. The...
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7766810 |
Probing method and holding method for luminal organ
The present invention enables the desired area on a luminal organ to be held correctly during laparotomy or laparoscopic surgery, even without carrying out dot inking which requires a high degree...
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7758489 |
Spinal disc therapy system
Spinal disc therapy systems in accordance with the present invention generally include an implant element structured to have a therapeutic effect on a human or animal body when implanted into an...
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7729778 |
System, method and apparatus for evaluating tissue temperature
Method, system and apparatus for monitoring target tissue temperatures wherein temperature sensors are configured as passive resonant circuits each with a unique resonating signature at monitoring...
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7686757 |
Position detecting apparatus, body-insertable apparatus system, and position detecting method
A position detecting apparatus 3 includes receiving antennas 7a to 7d to receive a radio signal, transmitting antennas 8a to 8d to transmit a radio signal for power supply to a capsule endoscope 2,...
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7625562 |
Generation of cartilage using magnetizable particles
There is described a method of magnetically manipulating a cell in vivo which comprises the association of a magnetizable particle with a cell. More particularly, there is described a method of...
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7610100 |
Methods and systems for treating osteoarthritis
Methods of treating osteoarthritis include applying at least one stimulus to a stimulation site within a patient with an implanted system control unit in accordance with one or more stimulation...
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7567843 |
System method and apparatus for localized heating of tissue
System method and apparatus for accurately carrying out the in situ heating of a targeted tissue. Small implants are employed with the targeted tissue which exhibit an abrupt change of magnetic...
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7566296 |
Reducing effect of magnetic and electromagnetic fields on an implant's magnet and/or electronics
An implantable magnet that can freely turn in response to an external magnetic field, thus avoiding torque and demagnetization on the implantable magnet. The implantable magnet can be combined with...
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7557685 |
Mineral supplement cow magnet
A cow magnet is provided having minerals that have been found useful for good health. A cow magnet of Ferrous Oxide (FeO) and stable Strontium (Sr) is discovered to be healthy. Stable Strontium...
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7351194 |
Arrangement for influencing magnetic particles
An arrangement for influencing magnetic particles in a region of action with the help of an arrangement for generating magnetic fields, by which there is generated a spatially inhomogeneous...
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7344587 |
Magnetic ink tissue markings
The invention provides tissue markings (such as tattoos) comprising magnetic particles, e.g., magnetite, and methods for making and altering, e.g., removing them.
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7300452 |
Method for local heating by means of magnetic particles
The invention relates to a method as well as to a system for the local heating of a target region of an object by varying the magnetization of magnetic or magnetizable substances. A magnetic field...
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7289011 |
Animal pill magnet having single polarity
An improved animal pill or cow magnet that is inserted into the stomach of a bovine animal to attract and hold tramp metal ingested by the animal so as to prevent the adverse condition commonly...
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7223227 |
Spinal disc therapy system
Spinal disc therapy systems in accordance with the present invention generally include an implant element structured to have a therapeutic effect on a human or animal body when implanted into an...
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7175589 |
Methods and devices for luminal and sphincter augmentation
Devices and methods for augmenting or otherwise enhancing closure of body lumens comprise magnetic or magnetizable components or particles which are implanted in the wall of the lumen. The magnet...
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7169104 |
Magnetic anchor remote guidance system
A magnetic anchor remote guidance system includes an engagement member which engages with a body portion in a patient's body; a magnetic anchor made of a magnetic material, connected to the...
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7161164 |
Device and method for attenuating radiation from in vivo electrical devices
A garment and method for reducing electromagnetic radiation produced by a transmitting device typically located inside a body. The garment may include material to prevent or lower electromagnetic...
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7107992 |
System and method for preventing closure of passageways
A system for treating sleep-related breathing disorders. In one embodiment, the system includes a first magnetically susceptible material attached to a left lateral pharyngeal wall and a second...
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7048756 |
System, method and apparatus for evaluating tissue temperature
Method, system and apparatus for monitoring target tissue temperatures wherein temperature sensors are configured as passive resonant circuits each, with a unique resonating signature at monitoring...
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7026927 |
Receiver used in marker localization sensing system and having dithering in excitation pulses
A receiver for determining the location of a marker that is excited with an exciting waveform. A sensing array having coils is used to sense magnetic flux from the resonating marker. The coils...
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6955172 |
Systems and methods for moving and/or restraining the tongue in the oral cavity
Systems and related methods treat snoring and other sleep related disorders by stabilizing the position of a tongue in an oral cavity. The systems and methods employ an operative element sized and...
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6895282 |
Induction heating for the delivery of thermal therapy
An induction heating apparatus includes a first interventional device and a second interventional device. The first interventional device includes an electrically conductive material. The first...
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6730014 |
Medical treatment method and device utilizing magnetic particles
In a medical treatment method, magnetic elements are injected into organic tissues of a patient. The magnetic elements are disposed, upon injection, on opposite sides of tissues or a hole to be...
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6673104 |
Magnetic stent
An implantable medical device for intra lumenal support of a body lumen wherein at least a portion of the implantable medical device comprises at least one magnetic material.
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6626819 |
Permanent magnetic and electromagnetic apparatus for embolizing an aneurysm with magnetically controllable embolic and method
A magnetic embolization apparatus for embolizing an aneurysm of a blood vessel includes a catheter with a distal portion, and a permanent magnet and an electromagnet carried by the distal portion...
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6603994 |
Apparatus and method for internally inducing a magnetic field in an aneurysm to embolize aneurysm with magnetically-controllable substance
The present invention involves a magnetic embolization apparatus for embolizing an aneurysm of a blood vessel. The apparatus includes a coiled element adapted for insertion within an aneurysm of a...
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6599234 |
Heating of magnetic material by hysteresis effects
A magnetic material having a magnetic heating efficiency of at least 4.5×10−8 J.m/A.g in a cyclic magnetic field where the product of the amplitude and frequency of the applied field is less th...
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6558961 |
Immunodiagnostics using particle delivery methods
Methods for assessing immunocompetence, cellular or humoral immunity, antigen exposure, or allergic conditions in an individual by accelerating diagnostic particles into a target skin site in the...
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6547714 |
Magnetized scleral buckle for use with silicone magnetic fluids in the treatment of retinal diseases
The basic principle in repairing retinal detachments is closing the retinal break. An internal tamponade is a material suitable for intraocular use which is used to directly close a retinal break....
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6544163 |
Apparatus and method for controlling a magnetically controllable embolic in the embolization of an aneurysm
The present invention involves a magnetic embolization apparatus and method for embolizing an aneurysm of a blood vessel. The magnetic embolization apparatus includes a catheter having a distal...
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6540657 |
Apparatus and method for internally inducing a magnetic field in an aneurysm to embolize aneurysm with magnetically-controllable substance
The present invention involves a magnetic detachable embolization apparatus and method for embolizing an aneurysm of a blood vessel. The apparatus includes an element adapted to be detachably...
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6537196 |
Magnet assembly with variable field directions and methods of magnetically navigating medical objects
An adjustable field magnet assembly comprising at least two magnets rotatably mounted so that the rotation of at least one of the at least two rotatably mounted magnets changes the magnetic field...
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6524303 |
Variable stiffness magnetic catheter
A steerable magnetic catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween. The catheter has regions of different flexibility along its length. There is a magnetic body adjacent...
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