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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

A Method for Detecting Obstetric Complications

Invention SummaryU-3244 serves as a screening tool to identify pregnancies at risk of disease or prematurity as early as 12 weeks. This technology involves the use of Doppler ultrasound techniques to study the blood flow velocities from fetal and maternal arteries. Sophisticated signal processing algorithms are used to analyze these data for coherence...

Published: 7/18/2019 | Inventor(s): V. John Mathews, K. Lanka Fernando, Edward (ed) Clark, Michael Varner

Keywords(s): Medical Devices

Category(s): Diagnostics, Instrumentation

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

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

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

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

Biodegradable Drug-Delivering Nerve Conduit

Biodegradable Drug-Delivery Nerve Conduit University Reference Number: U-5205 Invention Summary A new biodegradable drug-delivery nerve conduit has been developed by a University of Utah inventor. This device utilizes a novel local drug-delivery system to continuously administer proteins or small molecules at controlled rates to an injured nerve....

Published: 5/6/2019 | Inventor(s): Jayant Agarwal, Bruce Gale, Himanshu Sant, Keng-Min Lin

Keywords(s): Medical Devices

Category(s): Neurology, Medical Devices

Method for Connecting Nerves Via a Side to Side Epineurial Window Using Artificial Conduits

A New Method to Repair Peripheral Nerve Injuries University Reference Number: U-4931 Invention Summary A University of Utah inventor has developed a new method to repair peripheral nerve injuries by connecting a healthy nerve to the injured nerve via a side-to-side connection using a hollow conduit to create a bridge. The hollow artificial...

Published: 6/21/2019 | Inventor(s): Jayant Agarwal

Keywords(s): Medical Devices

Category(s): Medical Devices, Cosmetic Surgery

3D Fabrication of Needle Tip Geometry and Knife Blade

Invention SummaryThis invention presents a novel needle fabrication technique for creating a sharp, beveled metallic microneedle. Using a SU-8 mold structure, needle tip geometry with beveled dimensions can be controlled in 3D. The same fabrication method can be adopted to create a micro-blade with controlled blade angle.Market ApplicationsExisting...

Published: 7/16/2019 | Inventor(s): Sung Lee, Charles Thomas (deceased)

Keywords(s): Mechanical Engineering, Medical Devices, Nanotechnology

Category(s): Medical Devices, General Surgery

Steering Device for Epidural Electrode

Steering Device for Epidural Electrode University Reference Number: U-4884 Invention Summary Dorsal column stimulation is an established technology for management of chronic low back and leg pain when other surgical options have failed or are not feasible. Precise placement of the electrode relative to the patient's distribution of pain can...

Published: 10/2/2019 | Inventor(s): Joel Macdonald, Kirk Fisher

Keywords(s): Medical Devices, Pain Management

Category(s): Medical Devices, Pain Management

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