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Microscopic characterization and ablation of substrate to treat cardiac arrhythmias

Invention SummaryThis product utilizes a disposable probe with a catheter in order to treat atrial fibrillation. The probe is capable of creating an image that can be used to steer the catheter during atrial fibrillation treatment. U-5896 has the potential to improve outcomes for ablation therapy, which is currently not the preferred method of treating...

Published: 3/13/2020 | Inventor(s): Frank Sachse, Robert Hitchcock, Nassir Marrouche, Nathan Knighton, Chao Huang

Keywords(s): Cardiology, Medical Devices

Category(s): Medical Devices, Cardiology

Perfect Vision

Invention SummaryRecent advances in cataract surgery have been extremely successful at improving patients’ vision and quality of life. Yet, a significant percentage of these patients remain dissatisfied after the procedure, even if it results in 20/20 visual acuity. The single most prevalent cause of post-surgical dissatisfaction is dysphotopsia,...

Published: 11/19/2019 | Inventor(s): Randall Olson

Keywords(s): Medical Devices, Ophthalmology

Category(s): Ophthalmology, Medical Devices

Arm Support for Supine Patient in Medical Imaging Applications

Invention SummaryA novel method to support a patient’s arms while laying down in a medical imaging modality has been developed at the University of Utah. Rotational angiography involves a CT scanner that rotates around the patient in a supine position, while the procedure is ongoing. Under anesthesia, the patient places their arms in different...

Published: 5/15/2019 | Inventor(s): Ryan Ohara, Michael Price, Holden Brown, Talmage Barth, Nicole Davis, Timothy Michaelis

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Category(s): Medical Devices, General Hospital Clinic

Implant Tooth

Invention SummaryDental implants do not come with a tooth. Instead, teeth are fashioned after the implant is surgically placed into the bone. As fabrication of the tooth does not begin until after the implant is place, each dentist must create a custom temporary implant while the permanent implant that replicates the original tooth is fabricated. Its...

Published: 11/21/2019 | Inventor(s): Mark Durham

Keywords(s): Dental, Medical Devices

Category(s): Dental, Medical Devices

Bubble-Free IV Line Port

Invention SummaryThe Bubble-Free IV Line Port is a modified needle port used for an Intravenous Line (IV), which is one of the most commonly used devices in the medical field. This invention will allow nurses and anesthesiologists to prepare IV lines more quickly by not allowing air bubbles to enter the fluid flow. The proposed invention accomplishes...

Published: 8/23/2018 | Inventor(s): Meredith Metzger, Paul Jeppson, Andrew Young

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Category(s): ClassI/ClassII, Medical Devices

Epileptic Seizure Prevention Software

Invention SummaryA novel multimodal suite for epilepsy self-management and the prevention of epileptic seizures is under development. This invention facilitates the use of mobile medical applications and software as therapeutic tools for patients who suffer from epilepsy. The application provides the patient with self-management and prevention exercises...

Published: 4/2/2020 | Inventor(s): Grzegorz Bulaj, Carol Bruggers, Pegah Afra, Matthew Sweney

Keywords(s): Medical Devices, Neurology

Category(s): Neurology, Medical Devices

Airway Bronchoscope

Invention SummaryA novel rigid bronchoscope and forceps system has been developed. The device design improves the flow of gases during instrumentation in order to prevent hypoxemia and hypercarbia during foreign body removal (FBR), particularly in pediatric patients (18-30 months old). The position and design of the rigid bronchoscope, forceps, illumination...

Published: 3/20/2019 | Inventor(s): Johannes Grimmer

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Category(s): ClassI/ClassII, Medical Devices

Pain Blocking through Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

Invention SummaryThis technology provides non-intrusive pain blocking to specific parts of the body by means of peripheral nerve stimulation. Electrodes are placed near peripheral nerves on the surface of the body and emit electrical currents that block normal transmissions along nerve pathways, effectively muting all pain signals along them. This technology’s...

Published: 5/15/2019 | Inventor(s): Christopher Duncan, David Page, David Kluger, Gregory Clark, Zachary Kagan

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Category(s): Medical Devices, Pain Management

Oxygen Hoody

Invention SummaryThe oxygen hoody is a delivery system for supplemental oxygen and other gases near the face of infants, children, and individuals with developmental delay who have lung disease, heart disease or pulmonary hypertension. The hooded article of clothing has embedded tubes for the delivery of oxygen to a patient who needs small amounts of...

Published: 5/15/2019 | Inventor(s): Ronald Day, Ryan Lechtenberg

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Category(s): Medical Devices, Pulmonology

Low-Power Large Aperture Adaptive Lenses for Smart Eyeglasses

Invention SummaryU-6085 is a low power large aperture variable focus lens for smart glasses. This technology utilizes electricity to autofocus glasses. The liquid lenses are controlled by an electronic actuator to compress or stretch the glass providing a variable aperture. This works in a similar way to bifocal spectacles providing the user with a...

Published: 2/13/2020 | Inventor(s): Carlos Mastrangelo, Nazmul Hasan, Hanseup Kim

Keywords(s): Medical Devices, Ophthalmology

Category(s): Ophthalmology, Medical Devices

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