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Following a specific plan, e.g. pattern

Determining fertilization requirements

Mounting of the cutter head

Mounting or replacement of the lines

Protection devices

Constructional details of the flexible lines

Flail type

Ergonomic provisions

Vibration dampening means

Unloading mechanisms

Extension mechanisms

for measuring grain flow

for measuring grain loss

for measuring grain quality

Flexible containers

Rigid containers

Non electric hybrid systems, e.g. comprising mechanical and/or hydraulic and/or pneumatic drives

Electric hybrid systems

Avoiding overload

Avoiding collisions with obstacles

Removing foreign objects

for mowers carried by operator

Arrangements for transport by movement of the rake

Having arms in a vertical plane

Having arms in a horizontal plane

Rakes having only one support arm

Having only one rotor

Having only one row of rotors arranged on the same horizontal line perpendicular to the advance direction of the machine

Having two rows of rotors on two different horizontal lines perpendicular to the advance direction of the machine

Having more than two rows of rotors on more than two different horizontal lines perpendicular to the advance direction of the machine

Arrangements for transport by movement of the heads carrying rake arms

in a vertical plane

in a horizontal plane

Rakes having only one heads carrying arm

Horticultural methods

Pre-cultivated sod; Machines for laying it down

Planted mats, e.g. for covering roofs

Flat containers, e.g. for covering roofs

characterized by the arrangement of pivots

Loppers, i.e. branch cutters with two handles

characterized by the arrangement of pivots

Tree pruners, i.e. pruning shears carried at the end of a pole

actuated by pulling a rope or the like

actuated by a shaft transmission, e.g. inside the pole

having elongated or extended handles

specially adapted for trellis work, e.g. machines for pruning vine or the like

Guiding frames for trimming hedges

Machines for pruning vegetation on embankments and road-sides

Machines specially adapted for shaping plants, e.g. topiaries

Hedge shears

Manual cutting tools not otherwise provided for, e.g. pruning hooks

Manual pruning saws

Motor-driven saws for pruning or branching

Chain saws

Circular saws

Labels or label holders for flower pots

Multi-tiered planters

Hanging flower pots and baskets

Containers and elements for greening walls

Cultivation methods

Machines for priming and/or preliminary pruning of vines, i.e. removing shoots and/or buds

Machines for removing leaves of vines

Machines and methods for fixing the drippers in the pipe

with containers travelling on a conveyor belt or the like

with hanging containers travelling along a rail

using a rotating drum or the like

Means for cleaning the baking cavity

WARNING Group A21B3/00C is not complete, pending reorganisation, see also A21B3/00

with reinforcements

WARNING Groups A21B3/13R-A21B3/13V are not complete, pending reorganisation, see also A21B3/13

with detachable side and bottom parts, e.g. springform

flexible forms, e.g. made from silicone

with apertures to vent steam

by means of gas

Non-invasive scanning of carcasses, e.g. using image recognition, tomography, X-rays, ultrasound

Devices for hanging animal carcasses while being conveyed or stored, e.g. gambrels, hooks

Positioning, orienting or supporting carcasses as they are being conveyed

Rails for conveying suspended carcasses, e.g. configurations, connections

Means for transferring carcasses from a conveying unit to a different one, e.g. hooking, unhooking

Trolleys or special vehicles for carcass transportation

Means containing information relative to the carcass that can be attached to or are embedded in the conveying means

Containers in which meat is pressed and moulded

Stackable containers

Containers for moulding and pressing ham

Pressing and moulding by means of a drum

Devices for making meat patties

comprising a reciprocating plate

Tumblers and rotating drums for massaging meat in their interior

Conveying sausages in horizontal position

with multiple interchangeable stuffing horns, e.g. magazine arrangements

by means of shear or blade elements

The sheer or blade elements being displaceable parallel to the sausage string in order to create a narrow point free of meat

A string passing between two rotary members comprising dividing elements cooperating with each other

with dividing elements located on the surface of a single rotary member

Deboning poultry legs and drumsticks

Deboning poultry wings

Processing cephalopods

Hand tools for processing fish

Beheading fish

Eviscerating fish

Eviscerating by means of vacuum or suction devices

Removing loose pin bones, e.g. from fish fillets

Papers for roll-your-own cigarettes

the additive being in the form of capsules, beads or the like

Multiple line manufacturing devices

characterized by the crotch

with crotch line opening

with releasable connection between crotch and front part

with releasable waist connecting means

characterized by the opening

Hosiery with intermediate sections of different elasticity

Hosiery with separated toe sections

with sleep positioning feature

Low friction features

with interchangeable or detachable cups

with backless strap feature

with ventilation feature

with different cup sizes

made of different sections

Protectors therefor

using a slide fastener to adjust the neck loop

with handles

characterised by an element which improves the contact between the ball and the footwear

with an upper made of flexible material, e.g. leather

with an upper made of composite material, e.g. fibers or core embedded in a matrix

Accessories

Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of a single strap around the waist

to the belt

Bristle carriers and bristles moulded as a unit

Additional brush head

Brushes with two or more heads on the same end of a handle not intended for simultaneous use

Brushes with two or more heads on the same end of a handle for simultaneous use, e.g. cooperating with each-other

Brushes with heads on opposite sides or ends of a handle not intended for simultaneous use

Brushes with elastically deformable heads that change shape during use

Head made of soft plastics, rubber or rubber inserts in plastics matrix

Flexible resilience by plastic deformation of the material

Mechanical joint or hinge, made up of several components

Brushes articulated with more than one hinge

Brushes with a telescopic or similarly moveable portion

Mechanical joint or hinge made up of several components

Flexible resilience by elastic deformation of the material

Inserts made of different material e.g. springs, plates

Adjustable and stable shaft or handle, e.g. generally in one piece

Mechanical joint allowing adjustment in at least one plane

Mechanical joint featuring a ball and socket

Removable or interchangeable brush heads

Grips or handles specially adapted to conform to the hand

Grips or handles specially adapted for children

Grips or handles specially adapted for handicapped persons

Grips or handles having a nonslip section

Handles featuring an adjustable thumbrest

Clip or snap connection for bristle carriers

Sliding connections for bristle carriers

Threaded or screw connections for bristle carriers

Lock screw to secure carriers

the bristles or the tufts being arranged in an angled position relative to each other

where the surface of the brush body or carrier is not in one plane, e.g. not flat

where the brushing material is not made of bristles, e.g. sponge, rubber or paper

the bristles or the tufts being embedded in a different brushing material

with pre-pressurised reservoirs, e.g. aerosols

Means for influencing rotation of the knob, e.g. ratchet, click mechanisms, one way clutches

Means comprising a rachet mechanism or equivalent for advancing the piston stepwise

A piston or plunger advanced by direct pushing along the side of brush handle

where a tube is rolled up transverse to long axis

where a tube is twisted along length

Peristaltic pump

with a metered dosage

Brushes where the reservoir is specifically intended for being refilled when empty

Brushes where the reservoir is specifically intended for being replaced when empty

Brushes where the reservoir is specifically intended for solid substance that dissolves gradually

Means integral with the brush for opening, puncturing or piercing sealed reservoirs, e.g. on insertion

Means for closing, sealing or controlling the flow using capillary action

Means for closing or sealing, e.g. toothpaste outlet when brush not in use thereby preventing leakage or drying out

Caps or covers for bristles

Indication of the level of the remaining fluid, e.g. through transparent walls

with means for inducing vibration to the bristles

Brushes which automatically reverse direction of rotation, e.g. using gravity switches

with a controlling means

with means for controlling duration, e.g. time of brushing

with means indicating the remaining useful life of brush

with a pressure controlling device

with a controlling temperature device

with enhancing means

with antistatic properties

with a means for removing or creating static electricity

with an electrical means

with means generating ions

with a magnetic means

with an acoustic means

Enhancing with heat

with protrusion for polishing teeth

with a source of radiation, e.g. UV, IR, LASER, X-ray for irradiating the teeth and associated surfaces

with a lighting means, e.g. laser, bulb

with signaling means

with an acoustic signaling means, e.g. noise

with musical signaling means

with light signaling means

with vibrating signaling means

Drip collector, e.g. collecting the liquids dripping from the brush during a brushing process

Brushes fitted with ventilation means, e.g. with air buffers, air vents

Brushes fitted with ventilation suction, e.g. for removing dust

Brushes fitted with a device for cleaning the ears

with a container for accessories, e.g. pills, polish, condoms, cells

Brushes with a device for opening containers, e.g. shoes polish

Brush with an additional cutting tool, e.g. nail clippers, hair cutting

Brushes fitted with a drinking device, i.e. brushes with devices allowing drinking

Brushes fitted with a interdental devices, e.g. toothpick

Toothbrushes with flossing arrangements

Brushes with an arrangement for using the floss

Brushes with an additional massage device

Brushes fitted with a mirror

Brushes fitted with a rasor or other shaving equipments

Brushes with a scraper, e.g. tongue scraper

Brushes with a shoehorn

Brushes provided with an identification, marking device or design

Brushes with decoration on or in the handle

Brushes with figurines such as animals on the handle

Container, e.g. bag or box with a collection of various devices

Magazins or sets of brushes components, e.g. plurality of brushes linked as a package

Brushes with a feature for storage after use

Self supporting, e.g. brushes that stand upright or in other particular ways

Sterilising brushes; products integral with the brush for sterilising, e.g. tablets, rinse, disinfectant

Testing of brushes

Antimicrobial, disinfectant bristles, handle, bristle-carrier or packaging

Bristles details

Bristles characterised by the choice of material e.g. metal

Bristles characterised by the material being biodegradable

Bristles characterised by being electrostatically charged

Bristles with at least a core and at least a partial sheath

Bristles with non-round cross-section

Hollow bristles

Bristles having a shape which is not a straight line e.g. curved, "S", hook, loop

Roughness structure on the bristle surface

Monofilament bristles

Bristles having pointed ends

Bristles having rounded ends

Bristles having split ends

Deflecting parts of the bristle field in order to trim the rest

both self-closing and self-opening

pivotally mounted in the base frame, e.g. swings

slidingly movable in the base frame, e.g. by rollers

foldable side to side only

foldable side to side only

Springs not otherwise provided for in A47C7/22 - A47C7/35

with elastomeric springs

with wooden springs, e.g. slated type

Edge stiffeners

with means for connecting springs to each other or to seat frame

for illumination, e.g. lamps

by elastic means, e.g. coil springs

by elastomeric springs

by fluid means

by chains, ropes or belts

adjustable, e.g. in height or elasticity

with additional supports between the ends of the slats

comprising a wall member cooperating with a corresponding picture member

and being adjustable

Picture members for connection to a conventional wall hook or nail

and being adjustable

Wall members for connection to a conventional picture

and being adjustable

for connecting to a surface other than a flat wall, e.g. room corner, ceiling, window

for rotatably hanging or supporting

Devices for connecting a suspension wire to a picture

adjustable

Mirror clamps

having individualized insulation for each of two persons

for babies and infants

for outdoor sleeping

for lying face downwards

comprising limb accommodation

for lying in reclined position, e.g. for reading

comprising a neck support, e.g. a neck roll

adapted to lie on the side and in supine position

for mounting to a door top

for mounting to a door hinge

for mounting to a brick wall, e.g. in a mortar joint

comprising a separate wall plate

preventing overloading

preventing knocking against, e.g. comprising a collapsible or retractable hook element

connected to the hook member

at the top

at or around the stem

at a web between the stem and hanger body

Devices for holding or carrying multiple loaded hangers

comprising a hanging hook or handle

Storage or transport receptacles or racks for empty hangers

Distance holders for hangers; Hanger separators

constructed to connect to, or support a similar hanger

comprising a separate connecting member

with parallel trouser clamping bars

with a plurality of clips integral with the hanger body

with multiple hooks for hooking the stretched waist band of garments having different widths

Pouches or the like to prevent mail dropping on the floor behind the mail slot

Letter flap blocking devices

Levitated arches

Devices related to praying, e.g. counters, reminders, study aids, compasses, rugs, cushions, or the like

of self-clamping type

comprising a single handle or pedal for releasing, tensioning or locking of clamping members

comprising a ball joint or similar fulcrum surface for straightening the tree

Means to read code provided on ingredient pod or cartridge

Means to produce beverage with a layer on top, e.g. of cream, foam or froth

Vessels with non-stick features, e.g. coatings

for warming food contained in vessels immersed in a water bath, e.g. chafers or steam tables

having infrared radiating elements

Accessories

Hand carriers for pizza delivery, e.g. with thermal insulation, heating means or humidity control

Tap covers for protection against injury

flush with the surrounding floor, e.g. for easy access

The cutting devices being motor driven

with drive and pinch rollers

The drive roller pressing against the paper roll

with electronic control means

The cutting devices being driven manually

using a crank or handle

by pulling the paper

with paper jam preventing devices

with devices preventing the use of non-authorised paper rolls

with devices preventing the use of non-authorised paper rolls

Covers with sliding wings or wings pivoting around a vertical axis

with means mounted on the nozzle; nozzles specially adapted for the recovery of liquid

with additional means or devices between nozzle and casing

Details of the casing

Recovery tanks

Security means, e.g. float valves or level switches for preventing overflow

with means for recycling the dirty liquid

with means for emptying the tanks

Gaskets; Sealing means

Furniture or stationary devices with suction openings

Containers for cleaning articles by suction

Suction cleaners adapted for cleaning of brushes

adapted for disinfecting or sterilising

adapted for removing nail dust, hair or the like

with containers for ash, soot, contaminant or harmful materials

adapted for vehicle cleaning

adapted for mattresses or the like

adapted for special purposes not related to cleaning

Details of suction cleaner tools for additional purposes

Suction cleaners or attachments adapted to collect dust or waste from power tools

the condition of the floor

Motor parameters, e.g. motor load or speed

characterised by the parts which are regulated

Suction motors or blowers

Surface treating elements

Elements for displacement of the vacuum cleaner or the accessories therefor, e.g. wheels, casters or nozzles

User input or output elements for control, e.g. buttons, switches or displays

Control elements activated by pivoting movement of the upright vacuum cleaner handle

Arrangments for power supply of vacuum cleaners or the accessories thereof

Docking units or charging stations

Dual-powered vacuum cleaners, i.e. devices which can be operated with mains power supply or by batteries

Details of arrangements of batteries or their installation

Safety or protection devices or systems, e.g. for prevention of motor over-heating or for protection of the user

Details related to signal transmission in suction cleaners

Steam mops

Constructional details of force transmission elements, e.g. control wires

characterised by the type of physiological signal transmitted

ECG or EEG signals

Temperature signals

Foetal or obstetric data

Medical image data

characterised by features of the telemetry system

transmitting optical signals

Monitoring the patient using a local or closed circuit, e.g. in a room or building

Monitoring a patient using a global network, e.g. telephone networks, internet

for multiple sensor units attached to the patient, e.g. using a body or personal area network

characterised by the transmission medium

Body tissue as transmission medium, i.e. transmission systems where the medium is the human body

Implanted circuitry

Features or image-related aspects of imaging apparatus classified in A61B5/00, e.g. for MRI, optical tomography or impedance tomography apparatus; arrangements of imaging apparatus in a room

WARNING Group A61B5/00D and subgroups are not complete pending a reorganisation.

adapted for acquistion of images from more than one imaging mode, e.g. combining MRI and optical tomography

Performing a preliminary scan, e.g. a prescan for identifying a region of interest

adapted for image acquisition of a particular organ or body part

for the brain

for the heart

Arrangements of imaging apparatus in a room, e.g. room provided with shielding or for improved access to apparatus

using mirrors, i.e. for self-examination

Determining aneurysm

Determining blood viscosity

Determining blood loss or bleeding, e.g. during a surgical procedure

Generation of artificial ECG signals based on measured signals, e.g. to compensate for missing leads

WARNINGGroup A61B5/402K is not complete pending a reorganisation.

using optical or photographic means

using means for aiding extraction of interstitial fluid, e.g. microneedles or suction

using means for promoting sweat production, e.g. heating the skin

using microdialysis

invasively

Details

Source of blood

for capillary blood or interstitial fluid

for venous or arterial blood

for blood from umbilical cord

for blood from vagina, placenta, colon or mouth

for enhanced collection of blood or interstitial fluid at the sample site, e.g. by applying compression, heat, vibration, ultrasound, suction or vacuum to tissue; for reduction of pain or discomfort; Skin piercing elements, e.g. blades, needles, lancets or canulas, with adjustable piercing speed

Means for enhancing collection

by tissue compression, e.g. with specially designed surface of device contacting the skin area to be pierced

by heating

by vibration, e.g. ultrasound

by electricity

by negative pressure, other than vacuum extraction into a syringe by pulling on the piston rod or into pre-evacuated tubes

Means for reducing pain or discomfort applied before puncturing; desensitising the skin at the location where body is to be pierced

by tissue compression, e.g. with specially designed surface of device contacting the skin area to be pierced

by heating

by cooling

by vibration

by negative pressure, e.g. suction, vacuum

by an adequate mechanical impact on the puncturing location

by accessories for bringing the piercing element into the body, e.g. through rotation of the piercing element

Adjustable piercing speed of skin piercing element e.g. blade, needle, lancet or canula, for example with varying spring force or pneumatic drive

Adjustment of penetration depth

Depth adjustment mechanism using end caps mounted at the distal end of the sampling device, i.e. the end-caps are adjustably positioned relative to the piercing device housing for example by rotating or screwing

Depth adjustment mechanism using movable stops located inside the piercing device housing and limiting the travel of the drive mechanism

Depth adjustment mechanism at the proximal end of the carrier of the piercing element

Construction or design features not otherwise provided for; manufacturing or production; packages; sterilisation of piercing element, piercing device or sampling device

Venting means

Valves

Pumps for assisting the blood sampling

Pistons, i.e. cylindrical bodies that sit inside the syringe barrel, typically with an air tight seal, and slide in the barrel to create a vacuum or to expel blood

Rods for actuating or driving the piston i.e. the cylindrical body that sits inside the syringe barrel, typically with an air tight seal, and slides in the barrel to create a vacuum or to expel blood

Improved gripping, e.g. with high friction pattern or projections on the housing surface or an ergonometric shape

Modular design or construction, i.e. subunits are assembled separately before being joined together or the device comprises interchangeable or detachable modules

Manufacture or production processes or steps for blood sampling devices

for piercing elements e.g. blade, lancet, canula, needle

for driving devices i.e. means for driving the piercing element

for piercing devices i.e. devices ready to be used for lancing or piercing

Packages specially adapted for piercing devices or blood sampling devices

Sterilisation of piercing elements, piercing devices or sampling devices

by heating

by aseptic fluid

by radiation

Collection vessels for collecting blood samples from the skin surface, e.g. test tubes, cuvettes

Caps, stoppers or lids for sealing or closing a blood collection vessel or container e.g. a test-tube or syringe barrel

Strips for collecting blood, e.g. absorbent

Blood collection bags, e.g. connected to the patient by a catheter comprising means for removing a small sample of collected blood from the bag

Details of piercing elements or protective means for preventing accidental injuries by such piercing elements

Design of piercing elements

Hollow piercing elements, e.g. canulas, needles, for piercing the skin

Specific tip design e.g. for improved penetration characteristics

Specific design of proximal end

Pointed piercing elements, e.g. needles, lancets for piercing the skin

comprising means for capillary action

Specific tip design e.g. for improved penetration characteristics

Specific design of proximal end

Blade-like piercing elements, e.g. blades, cutters, knives, for cutting the skin

comprising means for capillary action

Specific blade design e.g. for improved cutting and penetration characteristics

Specific design of proximal end

Double-ended needles e.g. used with pre-evacuated sampling tubes

Details of construction of proximal end

Details of construction of shaft

Details of construction of hub i.e. element used to attach the double-ended needle to a piercing device or sampling device

Single-ended needles

Details of construction of shaft

Details of construction of hub i.e. element used to attach the single-ended needle to a piercing device or sampling device

Curved or bent needles

Design of protective means for piercing elements for preventing accidental needle sticks e.g. shields, caps, protectors, axially extensible sleeves, pivotable protective sleeves

Breakable protectors, e.g. caps, shields or sleeves, i.e. protectors separated destructively e.g. by breaking a connecting area

Protectors removed by rotational movement e.g. torsion or screwing

Protectors removed by bending

Protectors removed by pulling or pushing

Pierceable protectors, e.g. shields, caps, sleeves or films, e.g. for hygienic purposes

Joining techniques used for protective means

by friction fit

by snap-lock

by rotation, e.g. bayonet or screw

by material engagement e.g. welding, bonding

Integrally moulded protectors, e.g. protectors simultaneously moulded together with a further component, e.g. a hub, of the piercing element

by using additional parts e.g. clamping rings or collets

Protective sleeves which are axially extensible, e.g. sleeves connected to, or integrated in, the piercing or driving device; pivotable protective sleeves

comprising means to impede repositioning of protection sleeve from covering to uncovering position

fully automatically triggered, i.e. the triggering of the protective sleeve does not require a deliberate action by the user such as terminating the contact with the patient's skin

semi-automatically triggered, i.e. in which the triggering of the protective sleeve requires a deliberate action by the user e.g. manual release of spring-biased extension means

Pivotable protective sleeves i.e. sleeves connected to, or integrated in, the piercing or driving device, and which are pivoted for covering or uncovering the piercing element

comprising means to impede repositioning of protection sleeve from covering to uncovering position

fully automatically triggered, i.e. the triggering of the pivotable protective sleeve does not require a deliberate action by the user such as terminating the contact with the patient's skin

semi-automatically triggered, i.e. in which the triggering of the pivotable protective sleeve requires a deliberate action by the user such as manual release of spring-biased extension means

Procedure for removing protection means at the time of piercing

fully automatically removed, i.e. the removing does not require any action by the user

semi-automatically removed, i.e. before puncturing the protection is removed by a mechanism initiated by a deliberate action by the user, such as pressing a button

manually removed

removal procedure linked to further actions, e.g. cocking of the piercing device, which indicate that the piercing device is used or tempered

Needle holders, for instance for holding the needle by the hub, used for example with double-ended needle and pre-evacuated tube,

Needle sets comprising wings, e.g. butterfly type, for ease of handling

Having means for aiding positioning of the piercing device at a location where the body is to be pierced

Blood sample preparation for further analysis, e.g. by separating blood components or by mixing

with identification means

characterized by physical shape

having complementary physical shapes for indexing or registration purposes

Optical identification systems e.g. bar codes, colour codes

Electrical or magnetic identification means

Means for facilitating use e.g. by people with impaired vision; means for indicating when used correctly or incorrectly; means for alarming

by audible feedback

by tactile feedback e.g. vibration

by visual feedback

by topography of the surface e.g. Braille, embossed printing

Aesthetic features, e.g. distraction means to prevent fears of child patients

Communication to or from blood sampling device

long distance, e.g. between patient's home and doctor's office

intermediate range, e.g. within room or building

short range, e.g. between console and disposable

with implanted devices

Preventing re-use

by indicating if used, tampered with, unsterile or defective

by disrupting a seal e.g. puncturing a piston seal

by disconnecting components e.g. breaking or rupturing of connected parts e.g. piston and rod

by blocking components e.g. piston, driving device or fluid passageway

by means for destroying components or parts e.g. by cutting or piercing

by including soluble parts

by blunting or disabling needle

Means for varying, regulating, indicating or limiting the speed or time of blood collection

Means for the detection of operative contact with patient e.g. by temperature sensitive sensor

Means for the detection of the presence or absence of a module, a component or an abnormal condition; detection of leaks

Low-profile devices which resemble patches or plasters, e.g. also allowing collection of blood samples for testing

Arrays of piercing elements for simultaneous piercing

Micro-needles or micro-blades

Blood sampling from a fluid line external to a patient, such as a catheter line, combined with an infusion line; blood sampling from indwelling needle sets, e.g. sealable ports, luer couplings, valves

Details

Piercing procedure

Purely manual piercing, i.e. the user pierces the skin without the assistance of any driving means or driving devices

Piercing being assisted by a triggering mechanism

Fully automatically triggered, i.e. the triggering does not require a deliberate action by the user, e.g. by contact with the patient's skin

Semi-automatically triggered, e.g. at the end of the cocking procedure, for instance by biasing the main drive spring or when reaching sufficient contact pressure, the piercing device is automatically triggered without any deliberate action by the user

Manually triggered, i.e. the triggering requires a deliberate action by the user such as pressing a drive button

Driving means for propelling the piercing element to pierce the skin, e.g. comprising mechanisms based on shape memory alloys, magnetism, solenoids, piezoelectric effect, biased elements, resilient elements, vacuum or compressed fluids

comprising biased elements, resilient elements or a spring e.g. a helical spring, leaf spring, or elastic strap

comprising shape memory alloys

comprising piezos

comprising magnets or solenoids

comprising a vacuum or compressed fluids

Means for controlling the lancing movement, e.g. 2D- or 3D-shaped elements, tooth-shaped elements or sliding guides

comprising 2D- or 3D-shaped elements, e.g. cams, curved guide rails or threads

comprising linear sliding guides

comprising tooth-shaped elements, e.g. toothed wheel or rack and pinion

by use of radiation e.g. laser

provided with means to ensure the protection of the user e.g. to avoid laser light entering the eyes of a user

by use of gaseous agents, e.g. using suction aspiration or pressurized gas

comprising driving means, e.g. a spring, for retracting the piercing unit into the housing

Piercing elements which are specially shaped or are provided with fittings or attachments to facilitate nesting, stacking or joining together end-to-end or side-by-side

Geometry of stocking means or arrangement of piercing elements therein

Piercing elements stocked in or on a disc

Characterized by propelling the piercing element in a radial direction relative to the disc

Characterized by propelling the piercing element in an axial direction relative to the disc

Piercing elements stocked in or on a strip

Characterized by a folded strip

Characterized by a rolled strip

Characterized by propelling the piercing element perpendicular to the direction of movement of the strip

Characterized by propelling the piercing element parallel to the direction of movement of the strip

Piercing elements stocked in the form of a stack or pile

Stocking means comprising cap, cover, sheath or protection for aseptic stocking

Stocking means comprising separate compartments or units for new and for used piercing elements

Security or safety mechanism to be deactivated for forwarding next piercing element

Means for keeping track or checking of the total number of piercing elements already used or the number of piercing elements still remaining in the stocking e.g. by check window, counter, display

Piercing device comprising a separate compartment or unit for used piercing elements

Constructional features of reusable driving devices

comprising driving means, e.g. a spring, for propelling the piercing unit

comprising driving means, e.g. a spring, for retracting the lancet unit into the driving device housing

fully automatically retracted, i.e. the retraction does not require a deliberate action by the user, e.g. by terminating the contact with the patient's skin

semi-automatically retracted, i.e. in which the retraction of the piercing unit requires a deliberate action by the user such as manual release of spring-biased retraction means

purely manually retracted

comprising means for indicating vein entry

comprising means for indicating vein entry

Signal processing specially adapted for physiological signals or for diagnostic purposes

for noise prevention, reduction or removal

of noise induced by motion artifacts

using a separate sensor to detect motion or using motion information derived from signals other than the physiological signal to be measured

using signal cancellation, e.g. based on input of two identical physiological sensors spaced apart, or based on two signals derived from the same sensor, for different optical wavelengths

Determining signal validity, reliability or quality

Details of analog processing, e.g. isolation amplifier, gain or sensitivity adjustment, filtering, baseline or drift compensation

Signal modulation applied to the input signal sent to patient or subject; demodulation to recover the physiological signal

Details of waveform analysis

using differentiation including higher order derivatives

using integration

using correlation, e.g. template matching or determination of similarity

characterised by using transforms

using Fourier transforms

using Wavelet transforms

Classification of physiological signals or data, e.g. using neural networks, statistical classifiers, expert systems or fuzzy systems

involving training the classification device

Specific aspects of physiological measurement analysis

Artificial waveform generation or derivation, e.g. synthesising signals from measured signals

Event detection, e.g. detecting unique waveforms indicative of a medical condition

for synchronising or triggering a physiological measurement or image acquisition with a physiological event or waveform, e.g. an ECG signal

Retrospective gating, i.e. associating measured signals or images with a physiological event after the actual measurement or image acquisition, e.g. by simultaneously recording an additional physiological signal during the measurement or image acquisition

Prospective gating, i.e. predicting the occurrence of a physiological event for use as a synchronisation signal

Details of notification to user or communication with user or patient

WARNINGGroup A61B5/74 and subgroups are not complete pending a reorganisation; see also other subgroups of A61B5/00

using sound

using synthesised speech

Sound rendering of measured values, e.g. by pitch or volume variation

using visual displays

Displaying an image simultaneously with additional graphical information, e.g. symbols, charts, function plots

Displaying user selection data, e.g. icons in a graphical user interface

Displaying an avatar, e.g. an animated cartoon character

Display arrangements, e.g. multiple display units

using a holographic display

characterised by tactile indication, e.g. vibration or electrical stimulation

Alarms related to a physiological condition, e.g. details of setting alarm thresholds or avoiding false alarms

Arrangements for interactive communication between patient and care services, e.g. by using a telephone network

in case of emergency, i.e. alerting emergency services

User input or interface means, e.g. keyboard, pointing device, joystick

Selection of a region of interest, e.g. using a graphics tablet

Automatic selection of region of interest

Voice-controlled interfaces

using a reader or scanner device, e.g. barcode scanner

for producing synchrotron radiation

for detecting non x-ray radiation, e.g. gamma radiation

combining images from the same or different radiation imaging techniques, e.g. PET and CT

combining overlapping radiation images, e.g. by stitching

combining images from different diagnostic modalities, e.g. X-ray and ultrasound

Remote control of radiation diagnosis devices

determining position of components of the device using images of the phantom

using compression means

using means for diagnosing suspended breasts

Means for identifying the diagnostic device, e.g. barcodes

involving deflection of the probe

involving Doppler signals

involving processing of raw data to produce diagnostic data, e.g. for generating an image

combining images from the same or different imaging techniques, e.g. color Doppler and B-mode

combining overlapping images, e.g. spatial compounding

combining images from different diagnostic modalities, e.g. ultrasound and X-ray

using additional data, e.g. patient information, image labeling, acquisition parameters

Calibration phantoms

Type of occlusion

complete occlusion

partial occlusion

temporary occlusion

double occlusion, e.g. during anastomosis

characterised by the location of the occluder

in an air passage

in a blood vessel

within an aneurysm

for positioning in conjunction with a stent

within the heart

characterised by the type of occluding device

Balloons

Coils or wires

having a pre-set deployed three-dimensional shape

comprising additional materials, e.g. thrombogenic, having filaments, having fibers, being coated

having stretch limiting means

Solid plugs; being solid before insertion

having a string of elements connected to each other

having a mesh structure

having a pre-set deployed three-dimensional shape

comprising additional materials, e.g. thrombogenic, having filaments, having fibers or being coated

formed by fluidized, gelatinous or cellular remodelable materials, e.g. embolic liquids, foams or extracellular matrices

liquid materials adapted to be injected

comprising a curable material

Saw blades

reciprocating

of forceps type, i.e. having two jaw elements moving relative to each other

the two jaw elements being linked to two elongated shaft elements moving longitudinally relative to each other

the two jaw elements being integral with respective elongate shaft elements

for applying pins along or parallel to the axis of the femoral neck

for applying transverse screws or pins through intramedullary nails or pins

for holes for sutures or flexible wires

the shape or length of the element being adjustable before use

having a core in tension and a sleeve in compression or vice versa

Tethers, i.e. longitudinal elements capable of transmitting tension only, e.g. cables, sutures

with a pivot joint

with a sliding joint

with a part that is flexible due to its form

the flexible part being a coil spring

the entire longitudinal element being flexible

made wholly or partly of flexible material

the screws or hooks being mobile in use relative to the longitudinal element

with laterally expanding parts, e.g. for gripping the bone

with fingers moving radially outwardly

with expanding cylindrical parts

for small bones, e.g. in the foot, ankle, hand or wrist

having one or more longitudinal elements oriented along or parallel to the axis of the neck

the longitudinal elements coupled to an intramedullary nail

the longitudinal elements coupled to a plate opposite the femoral head

with means for adapting the angle between the longitudinal elements and the shaft axis of the femur

Osteotomy wedges

with expandable anchors or anchors having movable parts

Nails or pins, i.e. anchors without movable parts, holding by friction only, with or without structured surface

Kirschner wires, i.e. thin, long nails

at the central region of the screw head

at the periphery of the screw head

characterised by the cross-section of the driver bit

the driver bit acting on the central region of the screw head

the driver bit acting on the periphery of the screw head

holding the screw head

at its central region

at its periphery

holding the implant into or through which the screw is to be inserted

using additional gas becoming plasma

for stereotaxic surgery

with needle or instrument guides, e.g. arcuate slides, ball joints

Fixators for body parts, e.g. head fixators, skull clamps or bite blocks

Manipulators specially adapted for use in surgery

Surgical robots

Devices for expanding tissue, e.g. skin tissue

Supports as part of surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms, headbands

Supports for surgeons, e.g. chairs, hand supports

Cleaning devices specially adapted for surgical instruments

Implements for cleaning or washing surgeon`s hands or patient`s skin

Apparatus for sterile operations, e.g. apparatus fixed to patient for providing an aseptic surgical environment

Protection of tissue around surgical sites against effects of non-mechanical surgery, e.g. laser surgery

Splash shields for protection of the surgeon, e.g. splash guards connected to the apparatus

Identification means for patients or instruments, e.g. identification tags

Measuring instruments not otherwise provided for

Computer-aided planning, simulation or modeling of a surgical operation

Image-producing devices or illumination devices not otherwise provided for, e.g. operation microscopes; Operation lamp handles

Devices for illuminating a surgical field

Image-producing devices, e.g. surgical cameras

Surgical microscopes

Surgical systems with images on a monitor during operation

Systems for tracking the position of an instrument during image guided surgery, e.g. surgical navigation systems

Markers, e.g. radio-opaque or breast lesions markers

User interfaces for surgical systems

with means for preventing suction effect in turbine after deactivation of the drive air

with torque adjusting or limiting means

Means for allowing non driven rotation of the tool relative to the handle, e.g. toolswivel

Brushes for applying dental compositions

Facets

Dental splints; teeth or jaw immobilisation devices; stabilizing retainers bonded to teeth after orthodontic treatments

with heating means, e.g. for heating gutta percha or filling

Multi-component applicators

Orthodontic computer assisted systems

using vibrating means

for debonding or removing orthodontic devices

for twisting orthodontic ligature wires

with a chin cup

Mouth tissue protecting means, e.g. bracket caps

Brackets with two or more recesses for arch wires

Lingual brackets

with occlusal or gingival archwire slot opening

Stimulation of growth around implant by electrical means

with a surface layer, coating

being a conversion layer, e.g. oxide layer

polymeric material

with self-incising cutting edge

with self-boring cutting edge

with multiple threads

Long implant, e.g. zygomatic implant

Tooth replica

Details of the shape

in the form of hollow cylinder with an open bottom

inflatable

consisting of two halves

having more than one root

with a stepped body

Abutment monobloc with restoration

with angular adjustment means, e.g. ball and socket joint

having a cylindrical implant connecting part

diverging in the apical direction of the implant or abutment

with elastic means

with additional friction enhancing means

Catch or snap type connection

with an internal sleeve

with expandable or compressible means

with positioning means

with an additional screw

tapered or conical connection

with a self-locking taper, e.g. morse taper

including male and female conical parts with different angles

with external threads

with platform switching, i.e. platform between implant and abutment

for selecting the right implanting element, e.g. templates

for sinus lifting

Features of implants not otherwise provided for

Total denture implant

Implants for use in orthodontic treatment

Immediate loaded implants

Inflatable trays

Means or methods for taking digitized impressions

Data acquisition means or methods

Optical means or methods, e.g. scanning the teeth by a laser or light beam

projecting one or more stripes or patterns on the teeth

Depth determination through adaptive focusing

Interferometric means or methods, e.g. creation of a hologram

Mechanical means or methods, e.g. a contact probe moving over the teeth

Acoustic means or methods

Workpiece support

with height adjustments thereof

with tracing devices

with an occlusal plate

made of wires

with a pivotable lower part, i.e. mandibule motion simulator

with adjusting means thereof

for rectilinear adjustment

for 3D adjustment, e.g. Ball-and-socket

Intermediary adjustment plates

using magnets

using screws

comprising protuberances along its length, e.g. balls or knots

with heads removable from handle, e.g. interchangeable heads

Self-contained intraoral toothbrush, e.g. mouth-guard toothbrush without handle

for determining the position of a root apex

with tracing appliances

Bleaching devices; Whitening agent applicators for teeth, e.g. trays or strips

with means for controlling the temperature, e.g. heating or cooling

Supporting means thereof, e.g. saddles or belts

Implements for inserting tendons or ligaments

Fixation devices for tendons or ligaments

Nose parts

Non-adhesive dressings

characterized by the material

being made of natural material e.g. cellulose-, protein-, collagen-based

synthetic e.g. polymer based

characterized by the structure of the dressing

made of a single layer

made of multiple layers

characterized by a property

Flexibility, stretchability or elasticity

Absorbency

Air-vapor permeability

Accessories for dressings

Saturation indicators

provided with visual effects e.g. printed or colored

specially adapted for application or removal of fluid e.g. irrigation or drainage of wounds, under-pressure wound-therapy

Packaging of dressings

Packaging of adhesive dressings

having means for facilitating the removal of the packaging and release liner

having means for facilitating the application on the skin, e.g. single hand handling facilities

the fluid handling member being absorbent fibrous layer , e.g. woven or nonwoven absorbent pad, island dressings

comprising superabsorbent material

the fluid handling member being a layer of hydrocoloid, gel forming material

the fluid handling member being non absorbent, e.g. for use with sub- or over-pressure therapy, wound drainage or wound irrigation systems

having more than one layer with different fluid handling characteristics

characterized by parametric properties of the fluid handling layer e.g. absorbency, wicking capacity, liquid distribution

characterised by the support layer

wound covering film layers without a fluid handling layer

characterised by the oclusive layer skin contacting layer

characterised by the application/handling support layer

the application or handling support layer being removable

characterised by the properties of the skin contacting layer, e.g. air-vapor permeability

having a special distribution arrangement of the adhesive

characterized by the adhesive material

characterized by the parametric properties of the adhesive

characterised by the release liner covering the skin adhering layer

especially adapted for island dressings

especially adapted for wound covering/occlusive dressings

manufacturing of non adhesive dressings

manufacturing of adhesive dressings

manufacturing of plaster of Paris

Openable readjustable

Openable readjustable

Openable readjustable

Openable readjustable

specially adapted for the face

specially adapted for the eyes

specially adapted for the nose

specially adapted for the neck

Milk breast pads

Thorax bandages or bandaging garments

specially adapted for the female anatomy

Shoulder bandages or bandaging garments

Abdomen bandages or bandaging garments

characterised by the use

specially adapted for the nose cavity

specially adapted for the oral cavity

specially adapted for anal cavity

specially adapted for the ear cavity

Catamenial tampons

characterised by the shape

adapted to change of shape once expelled of the applicator

adapted to change of shape after absorption of liquid

having depressions or elevations, e.g. dots, lines

having grooves or ribs, having a main axis in the longitudinal direction

having grooves or ribs, having a main axis in the radial direction

having an external member remaining outside the body cavity e.g. for form fitting or leakage prevention

having a central tubular opening

Cup-shaped type tampons N:

Ball-shaped tampons

made by compressing a not-rolled web or pledged

made of foam

Tampons made of rolled-up material

characterised by the material or the structure of the outer layer

impregnated with hydrophobic, hydrophilic, skin enhancers, medicinal etc. substances

having a visual effect e.g. printed or embossed

having means for avoiding leakage e.g. liquid impermeable withdrawal end

shaping the tampon by compressing

providing grooves on the tampon

rolling a web material to form a tampon

method of manufacturing tampon applicators

creating a visual effect, e.g. having a printed or coloured topsheet, printed or coloured sub-layer but being visible from the topsheet, other than embossing for purposes of bonding, wicking, acquisition, leakage-prevention

open type diaper

adjustable open type diapers

having more than one pair of fasteners

pants type diaper

adjustable pants type diapers

Fabric strip fastener elements, e.g. hook and loop

characterised by the hook

characterised by the loop

Means specific for supporting or fastening sanitary towels; and sanitary towels

characterised by the number of supporting wheels if stretcher is extended

2 pairs having wheels within a pair on the same position in longitudinal direction, e.g. on the same axis

3 pairs having wheels within a pair on the same position in longitudinal direction, e.g. on the same axis

other configuration, e.g. odd number of wheels

having only fixed wheels

having at least one swivelling wheel, e.g. castors

with lockable swivel action, e.g. fixing castor in certain direction

having auxiliary wheels, e.g. wheels not touching the ground in extended position

having wheels which support exclusively if stretcher is in low position, e.g. on the folded legs

having loading wheels situated in the front during loading

having deployable or retractable wheels

having driven wheels, e.g. motorised

having a steering device

having brakes, e.g. slowing down and/or holding

stretcher supports with wheels, e.g. used for stretchers without wheels

independently foldable, i.e. at least part of the leg folding movement is not simultaneous

simultaneously folding, e.g. parallelogram structures

folding in x-shape

using lifts connected to the vehicle

Wheelchairs having brakes

for gradually slowing down the wheelchair

of the parking brake type, e.g. holding the wheelchair

engaging the wheel

on the rim

on the running surface

engaging specific brake elements

Brake discs

Hub elements, e.g. drums

engaging on a surface, e.g. floor or wall

engaging on an element of the drive or transmission, e.g. drive belt, electrodynamic brake

manipulated by wheelchair user

manipulated by assisting person

Head or foot boards

by a support moving on air cushion

with height-adjustable elements

height-adjustable patient support

height-adjustable heater

height-adjustable light source

with movable walls, e.g. for accessing the inside, removable walls

by pivoting

by translating

tiltable about a horizontal axis, e.g. oscillating

with hand insertion windows, e.g. in the walls

Supply appliances, e.g. columns for gas, fluid, electricity supply

mounted on the ceiling

mounted on the wall

mounted on the floor, e.g. tracks

mounted on a mobile base, e.g. on a trolley

Nasal or oral feeding-tubes, e.g. tube entering body through nose or mouth

inserted by using a guide-wire

Feeding-tubes for delivery of nourishment to the mouth; Mouth pieces therefor

Gastrostomy feeding-tubes

inserted by using a pull-wire

inserted by using a sheath

Parts, details or accessories for feeding-tubes

Means for fixing the tube inside the body, e.g. balloons, retaining means

Retainers adjacent to a body opening to prevent that the tube slips through, e.g. bolsters

expandable, e.g. umbrella type

inflatable

Expandable retainers inside body lumens of the enteral tract, e.g. fixing by radially contacting a lumen wall

Inflatable Balloons

Means for fixing the tube outside of the body, e.g. by a special shape, by fixing it to the skin

fixing a tube end, i.e. tube not protruding the fixing means

fixing at an intermediate position on the tube, i.e. tube protruding the fixing means

Fixing means and tube being one part

Tubes feeding directly to the intestines, e.g. to the jejunum

Multi-lumen tubes

Valves on feeding tubes

Provisions for venting

Specific forms not provided for by any of groups A61K8/02C to A61K8/14

Solid or semisolid forms

Powders; Compacted Powders

Granulated powders

Sticks

Distinct layers, e.g. core/shell sticks

Striped compositions

Containing particulates characterized by their shape and/or structure

Specific shapes or structures not provided for by any of the groups of A61K8/02N

Explicitly spheroidal or spherical shape

Platelets; Flakes

Layered structure

Characterized by the central layer

Characterized by the sequence of layers

Fibers; Fibrils

Containing agglomerated particulates

Porous; Hollow

Matrix particles

the particulate containing a solid-in-solid dispersion

Micelles

Liquid crystals

Oil-in-water emulsions

Water-in-oil emulsions, e.g. Water-in-silicone emulsions

Microemulsions

Combination vaccines based on measles-mumps-rubella

Combination vaccines based on diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis

Combination vaccines based on whole cell diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis

Combination vaccines based on acellular diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis

Yersinia

Brucella

Bordetella

Delta proteobacteriales, e.g. Lawsonia; Epsilon proteobacteriales, e.g. campylobacter, helicobacter

Vibrio

having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin