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<title><![CDATA[DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING AN ARTIFICIAL ARTERIO-VENOUS FISTULA]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275876.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A shunt rivet for implantation in the aorta and inferior vena cava to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and a method of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fluid dispenser with additive sub-system]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275888.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as, antibiotics, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from the device reservoir which is provided in the form of a novel bellows-type assembly. The fluid dispenser includes a unique stored energy mechanism which takes the form of a constant force spring member of novel design that provides the force necessary to continuously and substantially uniformly expel fluid from the device reservoir. The device also includes novel adjustable flow rate control assembly that is disposed intermediate the fluid reservoir outlet and the outlet port of the device for precisely controlling the rate of fluid flow from the outlet port toward the patient.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Drug Delivery Device for Infusion of Several Portions of Drug]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275895.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A drug delivery device ( 1 ) for delivering fluid drug, preferably liquid drug. The device ( 1 ) comprises means for receiving and retaining a reservoir ( 5 ) containing drug. The retaining means ( 13, 14 ) is movable between a locking state, in which the reservoir ( 5 ) is retained, and an unlocking state, in which the reservoir ( 5 ) is released. Thereby drug from several reservoirs ( 5 ) may be delivered while the device ( 1 ) is operated using only one hand. Thereby the risk of displacing an infusion needle during change of reservoir is minimised. The device ( 1 ) comprises pumping means ( 3 ) for causing a flow of fluid in an established fluid connection. The drug delivery device ( 1 ) is preferably movable between an ‘aspiration mode’ and an ‘infusion mode’, most preferably automatically during insertion/release of a reservoir ( 5 ). This enables integrated (blood) aspiration, minimum waste of drug and minimum unintended infusion of air in the vein.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PANCREATIC DELIVERY CATHETER]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275918.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Pancreatic delivery catheters which facilitate direct intravascular access to the pancreas are described herein. A catheter which is configured particularly for pancreatic access may generally comprise a distal section which defines three curves each extending in an alternating pattern and a proximal section with an additional curve in an opposing direction. A primary curve defined along the distal section may define an acute angle with respect to a secondary curve and which also curves in an opposite direction. The secondary curve may define an acute angle with respect to both the primary curve and a tertiary curve which is proximal of the secondary curve. Similarly, a tertiary curve may extend in an opposite direction from the secondary curve. A quaternary curve along the proximal section may extend in an opposite direction from the tertiary curve.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Indexing Cell Delivery Catheter]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275921.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[An insertion device with an insertion axis includes an axial actuator with a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is moveable along the insertion axis relative to the second portion. The insertion device further includes a first tube coupled to the first portion of the axial actuator, and the first tube is movable along the insertion axis in response to movement of the first portion relative to the second portion. The device further includes a second tube having a radially biased distal end. The distal end is substantially contained within the first tube in a first state, and the second tube is rotatable with respect to the first tube. Also, the second tube is axially movable to a second state, and a portion of a distal end of the second tube is exposed from a distal end of the first tube in the second state.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Absorbent Article Comprising a Thin Film Including an Active Agent]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275906.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[An absorbent article such as a diaper, panty diaper, panty liner, sanitary napkin or incontinence device, wherein at least one part of the absorbent article carries a film having at least one monomolecular layer of a polymer having a functional group and an active agent, in particular to an absorbent article wherein the film is obtainable by layer-by-layer deposition of at least a first polymer having a first functional group and a second polymer having a second functional group capable of interacting with the first functional group. Moreover, the use of a film obtainable by the layer-by-layer deposition of at least one first polymer having a first functional group and a second polymer having a second functional group capable of interacting with the first functional group for releasing an active agent contained in the film upon wetting of the film by body fluids. Preferably the first polymer having a first functional group is a polycationic polymer and the second polymer having a second functional group is a polyanionic polymer.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Systems and Methods for Monitoring and Controlling Internal Pressure of an Eye or Body Part]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275924.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Systems and methods for automatically monitoring and controlling pressure in a body part are disclosed. The systems include an implantable tube with one open end of the tube implanted in the body part, an implantable valve coupled with the tube having at least one open state and a closed state, an implantable sensor for measuring pressure, and an implantable control device coupled with the sensor and the valve. The control device switches the valve between the at least one open state and the closed state, based on pressure information received from the sensor. When the valve is in the at least one open state, the tube drains fluids from the body part due to a difference of pressure between the open ends of the tube. Methods for using the systems to administer drugs and monitor and control fluid pressures in various biological systems are also disclosed.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rotationally Activated Blood Control]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275901.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A medical device having a vascular access device including a rotationally activated flow control valve having, a body including a distal adapter and a proximal adapter defining a lumen extending therethrough and a septum. A method of use in which the connection of first and second medical devices results in the automatic activation of the rotational flow control valve.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Method of Enhancing Electrotransport Polypeptide Flux By Amino Acid Substitution with Histidine]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275877.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Methods of modifying polypeptide drugs in order to enhance their transdermal electrotransport flux are provided. The polypeptide is modified by substituting a histidine residue (His) for one or more glutamine (Gln), threonine (Thr) and/or asparagine (Asn) residue(s). The His for Gln substitution is particularly preferred from the standpoint of retaining biological activity of the parent polypeptide. Compositions containing the modified polypeptide, which are useful for transdermal electrotransport delivery, are also provided.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Steerable Catheter Device and Method for The Chemoembolization and/or Embolization of Vascular Structures, Tumours and/or Organs]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275878.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The steerable catheter comprises a flexible tube, inside of which different conducts are arranged: one or more conducts for drug administration, vacuum conducts associated with different radiofrequency electrodes, conducts for the conductive wires that conducts the radiofrequency energy to the distal end of the catheter, conducts for the fibre optic cable/s that conducts the laser energy to the distal end of the catheter, a guiding wire for the catherization, and another components; the steerable catheter being connected from the proximal end to a energy unit and other pressure and/or dosing devices; and the steerable catheter optionally including an inflatable balloon to help occluding the vessel; and it also incorporates one or two electrode/s or conductive layer/s in the distal end of the catheter; the objective of the steerable catheter being the obtaining of better results in the embolization and/or chemoembolization treatments.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[METHOD FOR TREATING SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUES]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275879.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[An apparatus and method for treating subcutaneous tissues using acoustic waves in the range of low acoustic pressure ultrasound waves is disclosed. The method includes injections of enhancing agents, wherein disruption of subcutaneous tissues and subcutaneous cavitational bioeffects are produced by ultrasound waves having a power that will not produce tissue cavitation in the absence of the enhancing agents. The apparatus and method of use is useful for treatment of subcutaneous abnormalities including cellulite, lipomas, and tumors.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[STENT FOR IRRIGATION AND DELIVERY OF MEDICATION]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275903.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A stent comprises a flexible tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a passageway extending from said proximal end toward said distal end. A first generally straight tube segment extends from the proximal end while a first generally curved segment extends from an end region of the first generally straight tube segment disposed away from the proximal end of the stent. A second generally straight tube segment extends from an end region of the first curved segment away from the first generally straight tube segment and is arranged at an acute angle relative to the first generally straight tube segment. A second generally curved tube segment extends from one end of the second generally straight tube segment and includes a channel on an exterior surface of the second generally curved tube segment. The first generally curved tube segment and the second generally straight tube segment further include at least one cavity irrigation hole extending from the tube passageway, for providing irrigation fluids into the cavity into which the stent is inserted. At least one segments includes a channel on an exterior surface. The channel is sized to serve as a reservoir to contain a predetermined amount of at least one form of medication for delivery, over a period of time, of the medication to a cavity region proximate which the stent has been inserted.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VALVE ASSEMBLY]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275880.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A valve assembly for the sealed reception of an elongated object is provided. The assembly includes a valve body defining at least one opening configured and dimensioned to permit entry of an elongated object and defining a central longitudinal axis, and an elongated seal member having a resilient sealing structure and defining an aperture in general alignment with the opening of the valve body whereby the aperture is configured and dimensioned such that upon insertion of the object into the aperture, the resilient sealing structure resiliently engages the outer surface of the object in a tight manner. The sealing structure includes a plurality of elongated bristle members attached to the seal member. The bristle member are positioned to engage the elongated object upon at least partial insertion of the elongated object into the valve body. Each bristle member is adapted to be displaced relative to the longitudinal axis to facilitate expansion of the aperture of the seal member upon entry of the elongated object therein.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Canister having fluid flow control]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275905.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A canister for use with a medical suction or aspiration device has a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber. The first fluid chamber has an inlet. The second fluid chamber has an outlet port. A splash baffle is disposed between the first fluid chamber and the second fluid chamber. The splash baffle has an aperture formed therethrough to allow for fluid flow from the first fluid chamber to the second fluid chamber. An absorbent valve having voids is disposed within the second fluid chamber and engages a portion of the outlet port. The absorbent valve restricting fluid permeability upon contact with fluid from the first fluid chamber to restrict fluid flow through the outlet port.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[STENT FOR IRRIGATION AND DELIVERY OF MEDICATION]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275882.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A stent comprises a flexible tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a passageway extending from said proximal end toward said distal end. A first generally straight tube segment extends from the proximal end while a first generally curved segment-extends from an end region of the first generally straight tube segment disposed away from the proximal end of the stent. A second generally straight tube segment extends from an end region of the first curved segment away from the first generally straight tube segment and is arranged at an acute angle relative to the first generally straight tube segment. A second generally curved tube segment extends from one end of the second generally straight tube segment and includes a channel on an exterior surface of the second generally curved tube segment. The first generally curved tube segment and the second generally straight tube segment further include at least one cavity irrigation hole extending from the tube passageway, for providing irrigation fluids into the cavity into which the stent is inserted. At least one segments includes a channel on an exterior surface. The channel is sized to serve as a reservoir to contain a predetermined amount of at least one form of medication for delivery, over a period of time, of the medication to a cavity region proximate which the stent has been inserted.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Absorbent Articles Capable of Indicating the Presence of Urine]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275908.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure a method for detecting urine is described. The method includes contacting urine with a substrate. The substrate includes charged cellulosic fibers having a color-changing composition immobilized thereon, the color-changing composition including a pH indicator, pH adjuster, and a wettability agent, wherein the pH indicator is configured to change color when contacted with urine. The presence of urine is determined based on a change in color of the pH indicator.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[GUIDE WIRE EXTENSION FOR SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER OCCLUSION REMOVAL DEVICES]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275885.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A flexible extension for a shape memory polymer occlusion removal device. A shape memory polymer instrument is transported through a vessel via a catheter. A flexible elongated unit is operatively connected to the distal end of the shape memory polymer instrument to enhance maneuverability through tortuous paths en route to the occlusion.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Infusion Pump System]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275887.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Some embodiments of a portable infusion pump system can be configured to can be configured to adjust the sensitivity of particular detectors or alert systems based (at least in part) on information received from a monitoring device. For example, a glucose monitoring device can communication with an infusion pump assembly used to supply insulin or another medication to a user. In such circumstances, the data received from the monitoring device can be used to adjust the sensitivity of an occlusion detection system.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Absorbent Article Having Drawstring Members]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275912.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[An absorbent article with a drawstring member that is at least partially inelastic.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Expandable Surgical Access Device and Methods of Use]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275890.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[An expandable surgical access device can include an elongate member comprising an expansion lumen between a proximal end and a distal end, and an expandable body operably attached to the distal end of the elongate member. The expandable body can be inserted to an internal location in a body in a collapsed configuration. When in a desired position, the expandable body can be expanded outward to an expanded configuration. In the expanded configuration, the expandable body can be adapted to protect adjacent anatomical structures and can have an internal diameter defining an operating lumen sufficient to allow passage of a cannula through the operating lumen. The expandable body may be further expanded inward to a constricting configuration whereby the expandable body can be adapted to constrict about and anchor the cannula in the operating lumen.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Self-locking, self-blunting safety needle system and syringe]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275891.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A safety needle locking device, which may be used with a syringe, consisting of a Blunting Member ( 19 ). The Needle ( 16 ) has a Needle Curvature ( 25 ) which allows locking of the Blunting Member ( 19 ) within the needle with the indent ( 27 ). The blunting member also has a Puncture Tip Protector ( 26 ) which allows for the Needle Tip ( 24 ) to be sheathed upon expulsion of the fluid. The needle is tubular with one surface flattened out. The Blunting Member is aligned within the needle. When the fluids are expelled the blunting member moves out, blocks the needle tip and locks inside the needle. Thus preventing reuse and needle stick injury. The syringe is flattened along one longitudinal surface to allow for alignment.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Regional Anesthesia System and Cart]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275892.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A regional anesthesia system and a cart for aiding in the placement of a regional anesthesia block without the need of ancillary assistance. The invention includes equipment for use in the performance of a regional anesthesia block which is carried on a cart for transporting and providing a stable foundation for the equipment. The equipment includes a nerve localization means such as ultrasound or a peripheral nerve stimulator for locating a target nerve of a patient, a position assist arm for maintaining the position of the localization means over the target nerve while the operator inserts an anesthetic needle over the target nerve, and an anesthetic infusion device for infusing or aspirating through the anesthesia needle. The infusion device includes an infusion pump controlled by a foot pedal. The system may be easily transported to a patient requiring a regional anesthesia block, and allows the regional anesthesia block to be performed with minimal ancillary assistance.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[TRANSVENOUS SOAKER CATHETER]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275894.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A system and method for infusing a fluid medicament requires an indwelling catheter having an infusion member affixed to its distal end. A source of the fluid medicament is connected in fluid communication with the catheter's proximal end. In use, the catheter is positioned in the venous system of a patient with the infusion member embedded and stabilized in a volume of tissue. A pump is then activated to infuse fluid medicament from the source into extracellular fluid in the volume of tissue, at a predetermined fluid flow rate and for a predetermined time duration.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SKIN TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275917.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A skin treatment system is provided for applying liquid medication through a controlled intra-dermal injection. The skin treatment system includes a microinjector unit with a proximal end and an opposing distal end. The proximal end of the microinjector unit may be press fitted or twist fit to a distal end of a tube via a luer lock mechanism. A fluid moving chamber is disposed within the microinjector unit. The fluid moving chamber is configured to receive liquid medication and distribute the liquid medication to a plurality of hypodermic needles. The plurality of hypodermic needles are operative for receiving the liquid medication from the fluid moving chamber and delivering the liquid medication to the skin of the patient. The plurality of hypodermic needles extends from the distal end of the microinjector unit. The distal end of the microinjector unit may encompass a variety of different shapes while the needles are maintained equidistantly spaced apart.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[INFUSION PUMP ASSEMBLY]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275896.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A wearable infusion pump assembly includes a reservoir for receiving an infusible fluid, and an external infusion set configured to deliver the infusible fluid to a user. A fluid delivery system is configured to deliver the infusible fluid from the reservoir to the external infusion set. The fluid delivery system includes a volume sensor assembly, and a pump assembly for extracting a quantity of infusible fluid from the reservoir and providing the quantity of infusible fluid to the volume sensor assembly. The volume sensor assembly is configured to determine the volume of at least a portion of the quantity of fluid. The fluid delivery system further includes a first valve assembly configured to selectively isolate the pump assembly from the reservoir, and a second valve assembly configured to selectively isolate the volume sensor assembly from the external infusion set.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MANUALLY-ACTUATED REDUCED PRESSURE TREATMENT SYSTEM HAVING REGULATED PRESSURE CAPABILITIES]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275922.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A reduced pressure treatment apparatus includes a charging chamber storing a first pressure less than an ambient pressure and a regulated chamber storing a second pressure less than the ambient pressure. The first pressure is less than the second pressure. A conduit provides fluid communication between the regulated chamber and the charging chamber. A regulator member is operably associated with the conduit to prevent fluid communication through the conduit when the second pressure is less than or equal to a desired therapy pressure and to allow fluid communication through the conduit when the second pressure exceeds the desired therapy pressure.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[TUBING MISLOAD DETECTION MECHANISM FOR AN INFUSION PUMP]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275897.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[[Object]To provide an infusion tube misfitting detection means for an infusion pump, which can be implemented at a low cost with a safety maintained.
 
[Solving Means]
  When a door unit  20  is to be closed with respect to a pump body  10  in a misloaded state of an infusion tube  40,  a misload detection inner door  25  is pressed by the infusion tube  40  to operate on a handle lock part  23 A provided to a handle  23.  Accordingly, a claw portion  23 Ac of the handle lock part  23 A is pushed up, so that the door unit  20  cannot be locked with the pump body  10  by inserting the claw portion  23 Ac into a rectangular through-hole 11 c  of a base plate  11.  Therefore, the misloaded state can be identified.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Syringe for injection control device]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275900.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A specially designed syringe, without the need for finger holds is described, for use in an injection control device. The specially designed syringe is tailored for easy loading and use with the injection control device. The injection control device provides a metered or controlled injection and/or extraction rate proportional to the rate of withdrawal/injection of the body of the injection control device. The automatic metering system incorporates a syringe activating mechanism coupled to a system which is capable of proportioning the deposition rate to the retraction/injection rate of the cannula. Accordingly, more consistent and uniform distribution of the material injected can be achieved with less cannula passes as well as requiring less dependence on the skills of the practitioner of this device.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING A VESSEL USING FOCUSED FORCE]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275920.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Systems and methods for treating a vessel include devices having a main elongated element with a balloon at its distal end, an auxiliary elongated element wherein a distal end of the auxiliary elongated element is proximal to the balloon, and a core wire having a internal core wire portion and an external core wire portion, wherein the external core wire portion is external to the balloon. In some embodiments, a distal connecting element is attached to the distal end of the balloon. In some embodiments, the distal connecting element is positioned at a rotational distance from the auxiliary elongated element. In some embodiments, the balloon is a fixed wire balloon. Inflation of the balloon causes guidewires positioned within the device and external core wires to be pushed up against the lesion, providing a focused force for cracking the lesion.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[EXTRACORPOREAL CIRCULATION SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY FOR A MULTIFUNCTIONAL HEART-LUNG BYPASS AND FOR THE MINIMIZATION OF AIR EMBOLISMS]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275875.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The task was to create a multifunctional system for the extracorporeal circulation (ECC) for a heart-lung bypass, which primarily makes use of the advantages of a minimized ECC system, but which in the case of need at any time can also be used universally and at low risk as another closed and open ECC system. Besides, it shall provide the option of an automatic negative pressure and volume compensation when being used as minimized ECC system.  According to the invention, a special reservoir ( 48 ), particularly a venous cardiotomy reservoir, for blood and/or priming solution is presented, which consists of a form-stable bottom part ( 57 ), wherein a level sensor ( 57 ) can be integrated, and a flexible part ( 56 ) located on top of it, which seeks to increase its volumetric capacity. The equipment is used in the artificial circulation of patients by the use of a heart-lung machine.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Medication Delivery Device]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275914.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The present invention relates to a medication delivery device, to dosing mechanisms suitable for use in medication delivery devices, in particular in pen-type injectors, preferably having dose setting means and a drive device enabling the administration of a medicinal product from a single- or multi-dose medication cartridge, to a use of such device, and to a method of manufacturing or assembling such device.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Medication Delivery Device]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275916.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The present invention relates to a medication delivery device, to dosing mechanisms suitable for use in such medication delivery device, in particular in pen-type injectors, preferably having a dose setting member and a drive device enabling the dose setting and the administration of a medicinal product from a multi-dose medication cartridge, to methods using such device, and to methods of manufacturing and assembly of such device.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Balloon Deployment Device and Method]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275919.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for deploying and/or retrieving a balloon configured to at least partially occlude a vessel, such as the coronary sinus. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention provide a stylet and a balloon catheter configured such that the stylet can be inserted into a lumen in the catheter and used to exert a force against an interior portion of the balloon in order to stretch the balloon and reduce the diameter of the balloon. In one embodiment, the stylet and the balloon both have specialty-configured tips that work together to prevent tearing of the balloon when the stylet is exerting a force against the interior of the balloon's tip.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Intravascular Catheter Device for Selective Occlusion of Iliac Vasculature]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275889.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[An improved catheter device for selectively isolating and occluding a portion of the iliac vasculature of a patient includes an elongate hollow catheter shaft which is advanceable though the vascular system of the patient. The catheter shaft has a proximal portion that extends out from the patient and a distal portion adapted to be disposed within the iliac vasculature of the patient. A plurality of expandable members are disposed on the distal portion. One expandable member is dimensioned and configured so that when expanded it rests within the bifurcation of the descending aorta to the common iliac arteries (and/or within the bifurcation of the inferior vena cava that leads to the common iliac veins) so as to fixate the catheter within the iliac vasculature of the patient. At least two other expandable members are spaced apart from the fixation member and configured to selectively isolate and occlude blood flow through different portions of the iliac vasculature.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Medication Delivery Device]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275915.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The present invention relates to a medication delivery device, to dosing mechanisms suitable for use in medication delivery devices, in particular in pen-type injectors, preferably having dose setting means and a drive device enabling the administration of a medicinal product from a multi-dose medication cartridge, to a use of such device, and to a method of manufacturing or assembling such device.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[TUBING MISLOAD DETECTION MECHANISM FOR AN INFUSION PUMP]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0274567.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A an infusion tube misfitting detection device for an infusion pump, which can be implemented at a low cost while maintaining safety. When a door unit is to be closed with respect to a pump body in a misloaded state of an infusion tube, a mislead detection inner door is pressed by the infusion tube to operate on a handle lock part provided to a handle. Accordingly, a claw portion of the handle lock part is pushed up, so that the door unit cannot be locked with the pump body  10  by inserting the claw portion into a rectangular through-hole 11 c  of a base plate. Therefore, the misloaded state can be identified.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[TUBE FOR DELIVERING A FLUID TO A PREDETERMINED LOCATION]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275825.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A tube for delivering fluid to a remote location not normally in view or not practicably able to be viewed by an operator placing such tubes. The tube comprising a lumen connecting a fluid input aperture, disposed at a proximal end of the tube, and a fluid output aperture, to deliver fluid therebetween. The tube further comprises positioning means having an optical waveguide and sensor means. The optical waveguide extends from the proximal end of the tube to the sensor means. The optical waveguide guides an input optical signal to the sensor means. Positioning of the sensor means in a desired location within a system varies the properties of the input optical signal to provide a predetermined output optical signal, which is guided to the proximal end of the tube to indicate to a user, placement of the predetermined portion of the tube at the desired position within the system.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Absorbent and Column for Extracorporeal Circulation]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275874.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The present invention provides an absorbent which can remove cells present in blood including activated leukocytes such as granulocytes and monocytes, and cancer cells as well as can remove cytokines which facilitate the activation of the remaining cells, and further has no concern for pressure loss and has high configuration stability. That is, the present invention provides an absorbent which absorbs the granulocytes and the monocytes in blood, an absorbent for cancer therapy which absorbs an immunosuppressive protein and an absorbent having a bilayer structure of a net and a nonwoven fabric, having a zeta potential of −20 mV or more, as well as a blood circulation column containing any of the absorbents filled therein.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PANTS-TYPE DISPOSABLE SANITARY ARTICLE WITH IMPROVED FIT]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275911.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The disclosure relates to a disposable absorbent hygiene item in the form of a pair of knickers, said item comprising a central absorption part, an outer envelope forming a base structure comprising a waist edge which is closed all the way round in the peripheral direction and forms an opening for the waist, a rear part and a front part comprising longitudinal lateral edge sections, and a connecting region arranged between the front part and the rear part and forming the leg openings.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[INSTRUMENT PORT FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE CARDIAC SURGERY]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275893.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[An instrument port for introducing instruments into a surgical site, including a port body having a channel running therethrough from a proximal end to a distal end, an instrument sleeve in slidable contact with the channel, creating a gap therebetween, and fluid flow for removing emboli efficiently from the instrument port, wherein the fluid flow includes the gap is provided. A fluid flow system for use in an instrument port is provided. A method of removably securing an instrument sleeve to a port body by anchoring the instrument port to heart tissue, making at least one flood line in a channel, flushing out emboli, and performing surgery with the instrument port.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SELF-SEALING CANNULA]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275898.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A cannula assembly for performing a surgical includes a cannula defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway extending therethrough, a seal for substantially sealing the longitudinal passageway within the cannula in the absence of an object being received through the passageway and an elongated membrane disposed within the longitudinal passageway of the cannula. The elongated membrane is secured to the cannula at respective ends of the elongated membrane to define an annular space between the elongated membrane and the cannula. The cannula has a throughhole in communication with the annular space whereby, when the cannula is positioned within an insufflated body cavity, insufflation gases pass through the throughhole to expand the annular space to thereby cause the elongated membrane to form a seal about an object inserted therethrough.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Apparatus for treating subcutaneous tissues]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275899.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[An apparatus and method for treating subcutaneous tissues using acoustic waves in the range of low acoustic pressure ultrasound waves is disclosed. The method includes injections of enhancing agents, wherein disruption of subcutaneous tissues and subcutaneous cavitational bioeffects are produced by ultrasound waves having a power that will not produce tissue cavitation in the absence of the enhancing agents. The apparatus and method of use is useful for treatment of subcutaneous abnormalities including cellulite, lipomas, and tumors.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SHEET MEMBER, HIGH-DENSITY REGION-CONTAINING SHEET MANUFACTURING METHOD AND DISPOSABLE DIAPER USING SHEET MEMBER]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275909.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A high-density region-containing sheet having a high-density region and a low-density region, a sheet member produced by joining the high-density region of the high-density region-containing sheet to an elastic member, and a disposable diaper using the sheet member as its chassis are provided. A sheet in a soft state by imparting preheat is pressed between a pair of opposed shaping rolls and having a toothed region and rotatable. Thus, a high-density region-containing sheet where high-density regions and low-density regions are formed is produced. Such two high-density region-containing sheets are joined through an extended elastic member to form a projection/recess pattern. In such a way, a high-density region-containing sheet can be produced. A sheet member in which at least one of two sheets is a high-density region-containing sheet, the high-density regions are joined through an extended elastic member, and a projection/recess pattern can be formed when the elastic member is contracted is produced.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SMART PATIENT TRANSFER SET FOR PERITONEAL DIALYSIS]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275883.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A peritoneal dialysis system includes: a dialysis fluid container associated with an identifier; a reader for reading the identifier; a signal transmitter for communicating data based on the identifier; and a patient transfer set for semi-permanent connection to a patient, the patient transfer set including: (i) a signal receiver for receiving the data sent by the signal transmitter, (ii) an output device for communicating with the patient, and (iii) electronics configured to received the data and command the output device to communicate with the patient accordingly.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEVICES, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR BILATERAL APPROACH TO DISC AUGMENTATION]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275913.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A method of augmenting a nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc comprises forming a first opening in an annulus of the intervertebral disc and forming a second opening in the annulus of the intervertebral disc. The method further comprises providing a space creation instrument including an expandable spacing device and introducing the spacing device through the first opening and into the nucleus pulposus. The method further comprises introducing a material delivery instrument through the second opening and into the nucleus pulposus and expanding the spacing device to create a space within the nucleus pulposus. The method also comprises injecting a biocompatible material from the material delivery instrument and into the space within the nucleus pulposus.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CANNULA INSERTING SYSTEM]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275823.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The present invention provides a highly automated puncture system for inserting a cannula or a needle into a blood vessel of a person or an animal. The puncture system has an acquisition module that allows for determining at least one location of a blood vessel underneath the surface of a skin and that is further enabled to determine an optimal puncture location that is well suitable for inserting a cannula into the blood vessel. Further, the puncture system has an actuator for moving and aligning the cannula to a determined position. The system is further adapted to autonomously insert the cannula into the blood vessel for multiple purposes, such as blood withdrawal, venous medication and infusions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FLUID WOUND DRESSING COMPRISING PARTIALLY CURED POLYURETHANE]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275872.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A wound dressing composition comprising a partially cured polyurethane fluid. The composition can be injected directly into a wound, where it cures to form a wound filling dressing. Also provided is a wound dressing comprising such a composition. Also provided is a kit for the preparation of such wound dressings, the kit comprising (a) a polyurethane prepolymer; and (b) a curing agent for the polyurethane prepolymer. Preferably, the polyurethane components comprise reaction products of a diisocyanate with castor oil or a related ester of ricinoleic acid or its derivatives.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SHEET ASSEMBLIES WITH RELEASABLE MEDICAMENTS]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275904.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[A sheet assembly comprises an insoluble layer disposed to define an inner reservoir and a medicament disposed in the inner reservoir. A garment is formed from said textile assembly.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ABSORBENT SANITARY ARTICLE FOR ABSORBING BODY FLUID]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275907.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Disclosed is an absorbent sanitary article for absorbing body fluids which comprises a matrix containing metallic silver, wherein the silver is present bound to a fiber  24  exclusively on the surface thereof.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[USE OF NUCLEIC ACIDS WITH REDUCED PRESSURE THERAPY]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275884.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Provided is a method of treating a wound site. Also provided is a system for treating a wound site. Additionally provided is the use of reduced pressure and a nucleic acid that promotes wound healing for treatment of a wound site. Further provided is the use of a nucleic acid that promotes wound healing for the manufacture of a medicament for treating a wound site that is undergoing reduced pressure treatment.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A THREE DIMENSIONALLY SHAPED ARTICLE COMPRISING HIP/THIGH PANELS AND A HOOP FROM A PLUS-SHAPED BLANK, AND SUCH AN ARTICLE]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275910.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The present invention relates to a method for the high production speed manufacturing of articles comprising a closed or hoop structure, such as garments like pants, or absorbent articles like diapers, having a waist- and leg hoops.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ELECTRONIC CAPSULE FOR TREATING GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275923.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The present invention discloses an ingestible capsule containing drug and a method for controlled administration of the drug in a mammal for treatment of a disease of the GI tract. The capsule has electronic control means for dispensing the drug substantially to the diseased tissue sites of the GI tract, according to a pre-determined drug release profile obtained prior to administration from the specific mammal.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275902.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[There is provided a penetratable toothed fastener for clamping tissue during surgery. The toothed fastener includes first and second legs each having longitudinal rows of transverse teeth and a securing member configured to pass through the transverse teeth to hold first and second legs closed relative to each other and about tissue. A locking mechanism is provided to retain the securing member within the first and second legs of the toothed fastener. The toothed fastener additionally includes receptacles for the receipt of medicant materials and holes in the teeth to dispense the materials to clamped tissue.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[OPTIMIZING THERAPY OUTCOMES FOR PERITONEAL DIALYSIS]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275881.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Peritoneal dialysis therapy outcomes have been calculated for a variety of dwell times of peritoneal dialysis fluids in the peritoneal cavities of dialysis patients using kinetic modeling. The length of dwell time should not be the same for every patient, but should vary according to the patient condition and needs. Some patients have a potential for expressing greater ultrafiltrate into the dialysis fluid, and these patients can benefit from a longer dwell time, whereas other patients with less potential will not benefit from a longer dwell time. An optimal or peak time is observed for each peritoneal dialysis therapy outcome, such as ultrafiltrate volume rate, urea clearance (Kt/V), and creatinine clearance, while minimizing hydrocarbon absorption. These values and input parameters can be used to tailor the peritoneal dialysis dwell time for each patient, estimating the peak dwell time that will yield the best therapy outcome for each patient.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DISPLAY FOR AN INSULIN PUMP]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275886.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver insulin, a processor, and a user interface including a bistable display. A display element of the bistable display is placed in one of two stable orientations upon application of a biasing voltage and stays in the stable orientation when the biasing voltage is removed. The processor includes a display module configured to display a non-blank reversion display screen on the bistable display when no input is received at the user interface after a specified time duration, and to recurrently change the reversion display screen until input is received at the user interface.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DEVICE FOR THE CONTROLLED RELEASE OF A SUBSTANCE]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0275925.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[An implantable drug delivery system is proposed which does not need internal electronics, but can be activated from outside the body. The system comprises a device ( 10 ) for the controlled release of a substance, the device ( 10 ) comprising at least one compartment ( 20 ) in a substrate ( 11 ), the compartment ( 20 ) being closed by a valve ( 30 ), wherein the valve is openable and comprises at least a first material ( 31 ) and a second material ( 32 ), the opening and/or closing of the valve ( 30 ) being provided upon heating and/or cooling of the first and/or second material ( 31, 32 ), the first material ( 31 ) being heated by electromagnetic induction.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTROLLED DELIVERY OF PHYTOCHEMICAL AGENTS]]></title>
<link>http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2009/0274746.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The presently-disclosed subject matter provides compositions and methods for treating a cancer by providing a composition comprising a biocompatible polymeric matrix incorporating an effective amount of a phytochemical agent, a combination of phytochemical agents, or a phytochemical agent and a chemotherapeutic agent. Further, provided is a device for uterine cervical insertion for local delivery.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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