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        <title>Free Patents Online: Surgery</title>
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        <description>USPTO Class 128 Surgery</description>
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            <title><![CDATA[MODULATORS OF SPERM HYPERMOBILITY AND USES THEREOF]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0123310.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The invention provides novel compositions and compounds that inhibit CatSper channel activity, that preferentially inhibits sperm hyperactivity over sperm motility, or both. The compounds of the invention are useful as contraceptive agents that may be adminstered to males, females, or concurrently to both sexual partners. The invention further provides methods of conducting drug discovery business and of conducting a reproductive medicine business. The invention also provides methods of identifying compounds that modulate sperm hypermotility.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[PLUG FOR BLOCKAGE OF THE CANALICULUS]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118508.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A cylindrical plug for insertion through the punctum and into the canaliculus to block the flow of tears therethrough comprises an insert of a material which when hydrated expands and changes shape, conforming at least to a portion of the canaliculus crossection and contacting the walls of the canaliculus, thus blocking flow. The plug can be inserted in a dry state and hydrating in situ or hydrated, either partially or fully, prior to insertion.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bite guard and method of use]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118507.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A bite guard to protect an individual's teeth, tongue, and/or mouth during medical procedures and tests. The bite guard is designed to be placed in an individual's mouth between the upper and lower set of teeth during certain medical procedures such as motor evoked potential (MEP) testing which is known to cause an individual's jaws muscles to contract. The present invention will protect the teeth, tongue and mouth of an individual by preventing the upper and lower teeth from coming in contact while maintaining a bridged opening for the placement of tubular inserts as well as maintain unobstructed breathing space.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Method for protecting breathing organs and eyes from aerosols and device for implementing the same]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118506.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The invention relates to a method that comprises generating air flows (2) in the form of an air curtain in front of openings of the face to be protected using ambient air without preliminary purification, and directing said flows (2) in such a way that the flow lines do not intersect the planes of the openings of the face to be protected and reject aerosol particles in the vicinity of said openings. The configuration of the flows (2) is selected so that any vector extending from the surrounding medium through the air into the plane of the openings of the face to be protected, intersects at least one of said flows (2). The speed and the transverse section of the flow (2) are selected so that the acceleration gained by the aerosol particles falling into the flow from the surrounding medium, is sufficient for diverting them from the sections of the face to be protected. The device of the present invention comprises a portable power unit and pumps (3, 3a) generating air flows in the form of an air curtain in front of the inlet openings of the breathing organs (5) (nostrils (12) and mouth), wherein the speed vector of the flows (2) is parallel to the planes of said openings. The flows (2) have a speed (more or equal to 10 m/s) sufficient for trapping the aerosol particles that may penetrate the breathing openings and for rejecting them aside together with the flow (2) away from the breathing organs (5). The air flows (2) are generated by the pump (3, 3a) directly from ambient air with the aerosol particles contained therein, but due to the speed thus obtained, the flows (2) maintain within themselves said aerosol particles that pass beyond of the breathing openings due to inertia.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[MAGNETIC IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AN OROPHARYNGEAL CONDITION]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118505.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Magnetic devices and implantation methods are provided for use in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The devices include a sheet-like element having ferromagnetic qualities. The device may also include a permanent magnet attached to the sheet-like element by magnetic forces. The devices are implanted in soft tissue surrounding the airway and in tissue space beneath the pharyngeal wall to exert forces on and/or change the shape of the soft tissue. The magnetic devices may also include a bladder containing a magnetorheological fluid that stiffens soft tissue when exposed to a magnetic field.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR  DELIVERING A THERAPY AND SENSING A BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY IN THE MOUTH]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118504.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for controlled delivery of a therapy, such as a stimulant, to a mouth of a subject via an oral device positioned in a secured configuration in the mouth. At least one of a tongue position stimulator (TST) and tongue position sensor (TSE) is provided, according to certain aspects. According to another aspect, a stimulus is delivered to the mouth and/or tongue via a mouthpiece secured to the subject's teeth. In another regard, a stimulus is delivered that generates a natural response to eliminate or reduce sleep disorders, such as for example at least one of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LIGHT, LIGHT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY, AND PATIENT MODULE FOR USE IN A MEDICAL SETTING]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118503.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A patient module for use in a medical setting is provided. The patient module includes a patient seating assembly and at least one of a medical instrument for use in providing treatment to a patient. At least one member having an articulated joint is provided. The member has a first end configured for engagement with a structure and a second end configured for engagement with a light for illuminating a treatment area of the patient. A display screen is carried by the light for displaying images for viewing by the patient. The display screen may be integrally formed with the light within a housing.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[OCCLUSION OF FALLOPIAN TUBES IN A VERTEBRATE SUBJECT]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118502.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[According to one claim of the invention, a method for occluding a fallopian tube in a vertebrate subject is described, which comprises comprising transcervically delivering a solid blocking material into the fallopian tube. In various embodiments, a fluid sealing material is delivered along with the solid blocking material. Other claims of the invention pertain to articles of manufacture, delivery devices and kits for use in occluding the fallopian tubes of a vertebrate subject.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[ADJUSTABLE LARYNGEAL AIRWAY (ALA) DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118501.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An adjustable laryngeal airway or airflow control apparatus and method to control air flow into and out of the body including a tube having an inner surface and an outer surface including a threaded portion. The adjustable laryngeal airway (ALA) includes at least one arm having a first portion and a second portion wherein the first portion is laterally spaced apart from the second portion. The arms include structure such as grooves, threads, or slots operable to connect with the threading on the outer surface of the tube. A mask is fitted around the outer surface of the tube to create a seal in the system. The tube engages the thread on the outer surface of the tube to allow the at least one arm to pivot about the first portion allowing the arms to rotate away from the tube.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[MANAGING AN ACTIVE STRAP SYSTEM FOR A FACE MASK]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118500.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A method, system or computer usable program product for managing a set of active straps for a positive airway pressure (PAP) mask including detecting a pressure value with a pressure sensor, analyzing the pressure value with a processor for identifying an adjustment of the set of active straps, and performing the identified adjustment with the set of active straps.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[EXHAUST VALVE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREFORE]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118499.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A valve (20) is provided that selectively controls flows of fluid through a valve opening (50). The valve (20) includes an elastically resilient valve member (54) that is seated in a member pocket (52) with a valve flap (76) that covers the valve opening (50). The valve flap (76) substantially prevents flows of fluid in one direction through the valve opening (50), but permits flows of fluid in the other direction.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[BREATHING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118498.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A breathing assistance apparatus includes an inner volumetric member pressurizable from a first pressure to a second pressure and an outer volumetric member surrounding at least a portion of the inner expandable volumetric member. The inner volumetric member pressurizes the outer volumetric member as the inner volumetric member is pressurized from the first pressure to the second pressure. In another embodiment, a breathing assistance apparatus includes exhalation and inhalation chambers with respective biasing members providing for the exhalation chamber to apply a pressure to the inhalation chamber and thereby provide assisted inhalation. Methods for assisting breathing are also provided.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[METHOD FOR SEMANTIC COMMUNICATION OF DEVICE DATA BETWEEN A SOURCE AND RECEIVING CLIENT]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A treatment delivery system includes one or more medical therapy delivery devices (34) which deliver medical treatment or therapy to a patient, and one or more medical devices (10) which monitor results of the delivered medical therapy or treatment, clinical information, laboratory information, and health record information. The medical treatment delivery device has a proprietary communications protocol. A medical therapy delivery controller (18) semantically communicates among the medical device(s) and one or more medical treatment delivery devices. The controller has a user input (32) by which a user inputs therapy objectives in other than the proprietary communications protocol and a control processor (26) which generates treatment delivery device control commands, receives treatment or therapy results from a medical device (10), and adaptively adjusts the control commands based on the received treatment results. The control processor accesses a clinical decision support system (41), determines a physiological state of the patient from the received treatment results, and adjusts one of the therapy objectives and the control commands in accordance with input from the clinical decision support system.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LEAK ESTIMATION USING FUNCTION ESTIMATION]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118496.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The disclosed concept maintains that Qp=Qc−Qleak, where, Qp is the estimated patient flow, Qleak is the estimated leak and Qc is the measured total circuit flow. Qleak is given by a transfer function φ(χ) where x is a set of independent measured or fixed variables. The transfer function is thus Qleak=φ(χ). The transfer function (φ(χ) is adjusted given the constraint that, Qp shall be zero. The transfer function converges over time to accurately estimate the leak because over an extended time the mean patient flow will always be zero. In one example, φ(χ)=g,orfPγand the coefficient gorf is adapted until Qp is zero.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118495.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A breathing assistance apparatus operates in alternating inhalation and expiratory phases wherein a) the control means of the apparatus comprise selection means capable of selecting a pressure parameter or a flow rate parameter to define; b) the reference value for the gas source, the selection means are controlled by an automatic control unit being: I) connected to pressure and flow rate sensors situated on the inhalation duct to form a direct closed regulation loop for selecting a reference value parameter, II) associated to a program allowing the selection to be made in real time from a pressure or flow rate signal, so that the association of a direct closed regulation circuit for the selection of a reference value parameter with a valve permitting proportional operation, allows real time control of barometric and volumetric operating modes, between and during the inhalation and expiratory phases. The invention also concerns associated operating processes.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HEART FAILURE TREATMENT]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118494.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Methods and apparatus for assessing the condition of and treating patients for heart failure by the delivery of continuous positive airway pressure are disclosed. Treatment of obstruction due to reflex vocal cord closure often experienced by heart failure patients is distinguished from treatment of upper airway obstruction typically associated with Obstructive Sleep Disorder. Treatment may also be implemented by delivering synchronized cardiac pressure oscillations superimposed on a respiratory pressure level to provide assistance for the heart. Heart treatment pressure dose indicator may be calculated for prescribing and monitoring the delivery of treatment. The apparatus may also generate data to track heart failure condition that may be indicative of the degree of severity of heart failure based upon breathing patterns to assist in the diagnosis and management of heart failure patients.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[PASSENGER SERVICE MODULE AND PASSENGER SERVICE SYSTEM]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118493.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A passenger service module (10) comprises a fitting element (18), an individual ventilation arrangement (26) connected to the fitting element (18) and having at least one air nozzle (24), a lighting arrangement (30) connected to the fitting element (18) and having at least one reading lamp (28), and an operating element (48) connected to the fitting element (18). The operating element (48) comprises a touch panel (58) having at least one input field (68) for individually controlling the operation of the air nozzle (24) and/or of the reading lamp (28).]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[TUB FOR HUMIDIFIER]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118492.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A humidifier includes a tub configured to hold a supply of water. The tub includes a tub lid and a tub base adapted to be coupled to the tub lid. The tub further includes a base plate formed of a heat conducting material and adapted to be coupled to the tub base and a seal positioned between the base plate and the tub base. The tub also includes a retaining mechanism with at least one projection that projects from the tub base and is configured to force the base plate against the seal so that the seal is secured against the tub base.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Delivery of Active Agents]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118491.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A method of introducing a physiologically-active agent into the circulatory system of a mammal is disclosed herein. The method utilizes a rapid drug delivery system which prevents deactivation or degradation of the active agent being administered to a patient in need of treatment. In particular, the drug delivery system is designed for pulmonary drug delivery such as by inhalation, for delivery of the active agents such as proteins and peptides to the pulmonary circulation in a therapeutically effective manner avoiding degradation of the active agents in peripheral and vascular tissue before reaching the target site.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[INHALERS WITH AIRWAY DISKS HAVING DISCRETE AIRWAY CHANNELS AND RELATED DISKS AND METHODS]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118490.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Dry powder inhalers include radially-extending discrete, typically dose-specific, airway channels serially forming a portion of the inhalation pathway to deliver dry powder to a user using the inhalers.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[RESPIRATOR]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118489.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An breathing or anesthesia apparatus and a process for operating a breathing or anesthesia apparatus are provided in which only a very low energy consumption occurs outside of the operating times. The breathing or anesthesia apparatus (1) is put into an energy-saving mode and a function pretest is performed before putting the apparatus into the energy-saving mode. A function self-test is carried out when the breathing or anesthesia apparatus is put into a standby mode.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nasal Therapeutic System]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118488.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A nasal therapeutic system comprising a nasal dilator that prevents the outer wall tissue of the nasal passages of the nose from drawing in during breathing having a truss member with an aromatherapy means, which includes a flexible strip of material having a plurality of regions, and an intermediate segment, the regions are adapted to engage the outer wall tissue of nasal passages of the nose, wherein the intermediate segment is configured to traverse a portion of a nose located between the first and second nasal passages, and a pad can be provided to prevent and/or limit adhesion of the intermediate segment to the nose, wherein the truss member further includes resilient bands secured to the strip of material adjacent opposite edges of the intermediate segment, to stabilize the outer wall tissue and thereby prevent the outer wall tissue of the nasal passages from drawing in.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[INFORMATION DISPLAY AND CONTROL DEVICE OF POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118487.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Disclosed is an information display and control device of a powered air purifying respirator wherein air flow of a blower device is electronically detected using a precision air flow sensor mounted to the blower device without using an air flow display device, and a graphic screen that displays an air flow level meter is displayed on the blower device or an additionally manufactured remote controller so that the air flow of the blower device can be checked during operation. The information display and control device includes a remote controller that is capable of allowing a worker to inspect an air flow state, to detect remaining battery power and expected use time, and to manipulate a blower device and exchanging information even in a state in which the worker wears the air purifying respirator and the blower device.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Apparatus and Method for Monitoring Nitric Oxide Delivery]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118486.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Described is an apparatus for monitoring nitric oxide delivery, wherein such apparatus comprises an indicator to inform a user of the apparatus when the flow of breathing gas rises above or falls below a predetermined level or range. Also described is a method of monitoring nitric oxide delivery, wherein the flow of breathing gas is measured and displayed. In some embodiments, an alert is provided when the flow of breathing gas rises above or falls below a predetermined level or range.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[MEANS AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING MEDICAMENTS TO INFANTS]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118485.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An infant mouth-nose mask for administering medicaments to infants, comprising: a. a mouth portion, defining a confined mouth volume, placed over the mouth of said infant characterized by having at least one perforation reversibly coupled to calming or feeding means such that said infant remains relaxed and soothed while sucking said calming or feeding means; said confined mouth volume is characterized by volume, Vmouth; and, b. a nose portion, defining a confined mouth volume, placed over the nose of said infant; said nose portion is adapted to be in fluid connection with a medicament delivery source (MDS); said confined nose volume is characterized by volume, Vnose; wherein said Vnose>>a*Vmouth such that the dead-space of said mask is not greater than 28 cc, and a is in the range of about 1.5 to about 2.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Anesthetic Inhalation Aid Device and Attachment Used for the Same]]></title>
            <link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2013/0118484.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An inhalation mask, an artificial nose unit, an anesthetic gas concentration detector, an extension tube, an anesthesia attachment, and an elastic bag are in communicative connection in sequence. The elastic bag has a mixing chamber formed therein and has an anesthetic inlet, an air inlet, and an outlet port each formed at the boundary to the exterior. The anesthesia attachment includes a hollow structure and an evaporation injector syringe. The outlet port of the elastic bag is in communicative connection with the hollow structure through its opening, and the evaporation injector syringe tightly mates with the interior of another opening. The anesthetic introduced into the mixing chamber is vaporized and then mixed with air introduced from the air inlet into mixed gas. The mixed gas is supplied from the outlet port to the inhalation mask by compressing the elastic bag or other procedures.]]></description>
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