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Inverted Well Plate for Large-Scale Cell Culture Courtesy of Stocks, Peirce-Cottler, Katz Executive Summary This invention is the inverted complement of a 96-well plate made to increase cell transfer efficiency and decrease the time needed for high-quantity cell culture. Using this unique tool, cells are suspended and grown in an inverted position before being transferred to a standard... Published: 3/8/2012   |   Inventor(s): Shayn Cottler, Blair Stocks, Adam Katz Keywords(s): Devices, Medical Category(s): Medical Devices

An Improved Method for Diagnosing Seizures Executive SummaryThe invention is a novel patient-monitoring device that uses limb accelerometry to more accurately diagnose epileptic seizures (ES).BackgroundNearly 10 percent of Americans will experience at least one seizure during their lifetime. Unfortunately, however, seizures can be difficult to diagnose using existing technology and methods,... Published: 3/8/2012   |   Inventor(s): Mark Quigg, Michael Johnson, Dan Redmond, William Campbell Keywords(s): Devices, Medical Category(s): Medical Devices, Miscellaneous

Novel Hip Rehabilitation Device for Improved Range of Motion Executive SummaryThis invention is a novel device that provides continuous passive motion physiotherapy to patients following hip surgery or replacement procedures. The novel design incorporates both flexion and extension of the hip joint, providing the complete range of motion necessary for rehabilitation. BackgroundContinuous passive motion (CPM)... Published: 3/8/2012   |   Inventor(s): Laura Lee, Kenneth Garrett, Muhaimeinul Khan Keywords(s): Devices, Medical Category(s): Medical Devices

Adaptive Brain Stimulation Technique for Next-Generation Neuromodulation Therapy Executive SummaryThe invention is a novel brain stimulation technique that uses a dynamic stimulation algorithm for controlling neuronal behavior within the brain, decreasing power consumption and improving efficacy of neuromodulation procedures.BackgroundNeuromodulation is a rapidly growing medical therapy which is being tested to treat diseases such... Published: 3/8/2012   |   Inventor(s): John Hudson, Isrvan Kiss, Craig Rusin, Hiroshi Kori Keywords(s): Devices, Medical Category(s): Novel Materials & Processes, Medical Devices

New Platform for Targeted Intravascular Drug and Gene Delivery Executive SummaryThis novel device combines the imaging capabilities of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) with the therapeutic effectiveness of targeted microbubbles. The result is a new paradigm for targeted drug and gene delivery that yields safer and more effective treatments. This device also enables treatment of diseases for which therapy is currently... Published: 3/8/2012   |   Inventor(s): John Hossack, Brian Wamhoff, Alexander Klibanov, Brent French, Johnny Chen Keywords(s): Devices, Medical Category(s): Medical Devices

Novel Treatment for Improved Heart Function Following Heart Attack Executive SummaryUniversity of Virginia researchers have developed a novel treatment that dramatically improves heart function after a heart attack by modifying the mechanical characteristics of the affected region (the infarct).BackgroundOnce the myocardium dies during a heart attack, it is gradually replaced over the course of several weeks by scar... Published: 3/8/2012   |   Inventor(s): Jeffrey Holmes, Gorav Ailawadi, Gregory Fomovsky Keywords(s): Devices, Medical Category(s): Medical Devices

Scientific Chart Depicts the Stages of Normal Hematopoiesis in Actual Human Blood Cells The maturation of hematopoietic cells in human bone marrow is essential to the understanding of the process of hematopoiesis for physicians, pathologists, medical students, laboratory technologists, teachers and researchers. Yet to date, no single chart or reference guide exists that depicts all of the stages as shown in photographed human blood cells.... Published: 3/8/2012   |   Inventor(s): Charles Hess, Lindsey Jones Krstic, Sandy Garrison Keywords(s): Medical Category(s): Education, Nursing

Semen Collection and Storage Device Executive SummaryThis technology is a semen collection device that is better than all other collection devices at recovering ejaculated semen completely, preventing the loss of initial sperm-rich epididymal fractions.BackgroundSemen analysis is the major step to determine fertility of male patients and sperm donors. It requires clinical analysis by... Published: 3/8/2012   |   Inventor(s): John Herr, Arabinda Mandal Keywords(s): Devices, Medical Category(s): Medical Devices

Device for Extending Laparoscopic Incisions for Safe and Rapid Removal of Gallbladder or other Specimens Executive SummaryUniversity of Virginia physicians have developed an inventive device to aid surgeons in safely removing patients’ gall bladders when complications arise that put patients at increased risk of harm and morbidity.BackgroundCholecystitis, or inflammation of the gallbladder, is among the most costly gastrointestinal diseases. The... Published: 3/8/2012   |   Inventor(s): Craig Slingluff, William Guilford, Joshua Judge Keywords(s): Devices, Medical Category(s): Medical Devices

Combined ECG-Echo for Cardiac Diagnosis The most common tool for cardiac screening and diagnosis, the electrocardiogram (ECG) is at best an indirect measure of cardiac dimensions. Specific dimensions of interest including chamber volumes, wall thickness and septal thickness can only be indirect assessed by ECG with overall poor predictive value for these measurements. Historically the ECG... Published: 3/8/2012   |   Inventor(s): Arthur Garson, William Walker, John Hossack, Travis Blalock Keywords(s): Devices, Medical Category(s): Medical Devices