公开(公告)号：US20150209192A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14365069

申请日：2013-12-16

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： Michael Keoni Manion ,  Benjamin Matthew Austin ,  George Charles Peppou ,  William R. Walsh ,  Nicky Bertollo ,  Matthew H. Pelletier

IPC: A61F13/36 ,  A61F13/84 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61F7/02 ,  A61L31/16 ,  A61L31/14

CPC classification number: A61F13/36 ,  A61F7/02 ,  A61F7/10 ,  A61F7/106 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61F13/15577 ,  A61F13/8405 ,  A61F2007/0219 ,  A61F2007/0244 ,  A61F2007/0258 ,  A61F2007/0273 ,  A61F2007/0288 ,  A61F2007/126 ,  A61F2013/00187 ,  A61F2013/8414 ,  A61L31/146 ,  A61L31/16 ,  A61L2300/402 ,  A61L2300/404 ,  A61L2300/406 ,  A61L2300/418 ,  A61L2400/04 ,  A61M27/00 ,  A61M31/00 ,  Y10T29/49801

Abstract: Technologies are generally provided for a medical sponge configured to reduce a temperature at a surgical site. Endothermic reactants may be incorporated with the medical sponge to reduce a temperature at the surgical site in response to absorption of fluids. The sponge may be placed at a surgical site, and as the sponge absorbs fluids, the endothermic reactants may become hydrated. Hydration of the endothermic elements may induce an endothermic reaction, resulting in reduction of a temperature of the surrounding surgical site. The endothermic elements may be inserted within semi-permeable pouches that may be layered with the sponge. Additionally, endothermic elements may be inserted within hollow semi-permeable fibers and woven together to form the sponge. Hemostatic agents, antimicrobial agents, and analgesics may also be integrated with the medical sponge to prevent and treat other conditions experienced at the surgical site such as inflammation, pain, and infection.

Abstract translation: 通常提供用于医疗海绵的技术，其被配置为降低手术部位的温度。 吸热反应物可以与医用海绵结合，以响应于流体的吸收而降低手术部位的温度。 海绵可以放置在外科手术部位，并且当海绵吸收流体时，吸热反应物可能变得水合。 吸热元件的水合可引起吸热反应，导致周围手术部位的温度降低。 吸热元件可以插入可以与海绵分层的半渗透性小袋内。 此外，吸热元件可以插入中空半透性纤维中并编织在一起以形成海绵。 止血剂，抗微生物剂和止痛剂也可以与医用海绵结合，以预防和治疗外科手术部位所经历的其他病症，例如炎症，疼痛和感染。

公开(公告)号：US09772431B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-26

申请号：US14889780

申请日：2013-05-07

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Benjamin William Millar ,  Michael Keoni Manion ,  George Charles Peppou

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G02B5/124 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G06K19/06 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G01N21/3581

CPC classification number: G02B5/124 ,  G01N21/3581 ,  G02B5/0858 ,  G06K19/0614 ,  G06K19/06159 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for terahertz tags and methods of making and using them. A tag may include a terahertz reflective material; and a saturated hygroscopic material positioned on the terahertz reflective material. A tag may include a terahertz reflective material; and an anhydrous hygroscopic material positioned on the terahertz reflective material. A humidity sensor may include a terahertz reflective material; and an anhydrous hygroscopic material positioned on the terahertz reflective material. A temperature sensor may include a terahertz reflective material; an anhydrous hygroscopic material positioned on the terahertz reflective material; and a polymer overlay having thermally controlled water permeability disposed on the anhydrous hygroscopic material. Some embodiments relate to a tag identification device configured to transmit an incident signal toward the tag, and to receive a reply signal from the tag in response to the incident signal.

公开(公告)号：US20160220184A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：US14610656

申请日：2015-01-30

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： Michael Keoni Manion

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  G01F22/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/4875 ,  A61B5/4266 ,  A61B5/7278 ,  A61B5/746 ,  G01F13/008

Abstract: Techniques for hydration monitoring are discussed herein. An example technique may include receiving a fluid intake value from a flow meter. The flow meter may be disposed on a beverage container and the fluid intake value may be indicative of an amount of fluid dispensed to an individual. The example technique may further include receiving a fluid output from a fluid excretion module. The fluid output value may be indicative of an amount of fluid excreted by the individual. The example technique may further include determining a hydration status of the individual based on a combination of the fluid intake value and the fluid output value. The hydration status may then be provided to the user.

Abstract translation: 本文讨论了水合监测技术。 示例性技术可以包括从流量计接收流体吸入值。 流量计可以设置在饮料容器上，并且流体吸入值可以指示分配给个体的流体的量。 示例性技术可以进一步包括从流体排泄模块接收流体输出。 流体输出值可以指示由个体排出的流体的量。 该示例性技术可以进一步包括基于流体进入值和流体输出值的组合来确定个体的水合状态。 然后可以向用户提供水合状态。

公开(公告)号：US20160200011A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US14596078

申请日：2015-01-13

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： Christopher J. Rothfuss ,  Vincenzo Casasanta, III ,  Michael Keoni Manion

IPC: B29C35/12 ,  B29C65/04 ,  B29C65/14 ,  B29C35/08 ,  C08K3/00 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/30 ,  B32B27/28 ,  C04B22/02 ,  B29C67/00 ,  B32B27/08

CPC classification number: B29C35/12 ,  B29C35/0272 ,  B29C35/0805 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29C65/04 ,  B29C65/1429 ,  B29C2035/0811 ,  B29K2101/10 ,  B29K2101/12 ,  B29K2105/16 ,  B29K2995/0003 ,  B29K2995/0008 ,  B32B5/142 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/16 ,  B32B27/18 ,  B32B27/26 ,  B32B27/286 ,  B32B27/302 ,  B32B27/308 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/365 ,  B32B2307/31 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  C04B28/02 ,  C04B35/64 ,  C04B40/0209 ,  C04B40/0263 ,  C04B2235/3239 ,  C04B2235/3272 ,  C04B2235/3284 ,  C04B2235/3296 ,  C04B2235/3826 ,  C04B2235/425 ,  C04B2235/444 ,  C04B2235/446 ,  C04B2235/5436 ,  C04B2235/5445 ,  C04B2235/5454 ,  C04B2235/6026 ,  C04B2235/667 ,  C08K3/01 ,  C08K3/011 ,  C08K3/04 ,  C08K3/08 ,  C08K3/22 ,  C08K5/0025 ,  C08K5/14 ,  C08K2003/0831 ,  C08K2003/2272 ,  C08L33/06 ,  C08L77/00 ,  C08L69/00 ,  C08L81/06 ,  C08L55/02 ,  C08L33/20 ,  C04B14/386

Abstract: A matrix material dispersed with one or more susceptor structures can be formed into a feedstock for an additive manufacturing process. The one or more susceptor structures can be excited by an energy field such as an electric field, a magnetic field, an electromagnetic field, or any combination thereof, to produce heat. The heat that is produced can be transferred to the matrix material that surrounds the one or more susceptor structures to provide heat treatment to the matrix material. The heat treatment can improve the material and mechanical properties of three dimensional objects formed from the feedstock.

Abstract translation: 可以将分散有一个或多个感受器结构的基体材料形成用于添加剂制造过程的原料。 一个或多个感受器结构可以通过诸如电场，磁场，电磁场或其任何组合的能量场来激发，以产生热量。 所产生的热可以转移到围绕一个或多个感受器结构的基质材料，以提供对基体材料的热处理。 热处理可以改善由原料形成的三维物体的材料和机械性能。

公开(公告)号：US20160040030A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14781551

申请日：2013-04-02

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Takahisa Kusuura ,  Michael Keoni Manion ,  Feng Wan ,  Timothy Martin Londergan ,  Vincenzo Casasanta, III

IPC: C09D153/00 ,  B05D5/08 ,  B08B17/02 ,  C09D5/32 ,  C09D7/12

CPC classification number: C09D153/00 ,  B05D5/08 ,  B08B17/02 ,  C08K2003/0831 ,  C08K2003/2275 ,  C08L33/08 ,  C09D5/32 ,  C09D7/61 ,  C09D7/67 ,  C09D7/70

Abstract: Compositions and methods for changing a property of a coating are provided. The coating includes a dynamic material configured to be reversibly convertible between a hydrophobic state and a hydrophilic state, wherein transition between the hydrophilic state to the hydrophobic state occurs in an environment dependent manner. The coating also includes an environment altering material configured to alter the hydrophobic or hydrophilic state of the dynamic material.

Abstract translation: 提供了改变涂层性能的组合物和方法。 涂层包括构造成在疏水状态和亲水状态之间可逆地转换的动态材料，其中亲水状态与疏水状态之间的转变以环境依赖的方式发生。 涂层还包括配置成改变动态材料的疏水或亲水状态的环境改变材料。

公开(公告)号：US20140356901A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US14114738

申请日：2013-05-31

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： George Charles Peppou ,  Michael Keoni Manion ,  Benjamin Matthew Austin ,  Benjamin William Millar ,  Benjamin Watson Barens

IPC: G01N33/493 ,  A61M27/00 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/493 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/412 ,  A61B5/4851 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61L29/14 ,  A61L29/16 ,  A61L31/14 ,  A61L31/16 ,  A61L2300/602 ,  A61M25/0009 ,  A61M25/0017 ,  A61M25/0045 ,  A61M2025/0056 ,  A61M2205/702 ,  G01N2800/00 ,  G01N2800/26

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for a method and a device for detecting device colonization. Disclosed herein is an indwelling medical device configured to detect a biofilm. The device comprises a substrate configured to contact blood and a detecting material, disposed with the substrate, configured to detect the presence of a biofilm thereon. The detecting material is soluble in blood, removable by kidneys from the blood, and passable to urine by the kidneys for detection in the urine. A method for detecting the growth of a biofilm on an indwelling medical and a method for making an indwelling medical device are also disclosed herein.

Abstract translation: 通常描述用于检测装置定殖的方法和装置的技术。 本文公开了一种被配置为检测生物膜的留置医疗装置。 所述装置包括被配置为接触血液的基底和与所述基底一起设置的检测材料，所述检测材料配置成检测其上存在生物膜。 该检测材料可溶于血液，可由肾脏从血液中除去，并可通过肾脏通过尿液进行尿液检测。 本文还公开了一种用于检测留置医疗上的生物膜的生长的方法和用于制造留置医疗装置的方法。