20240041492. APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USE OF AN INCLINOMETER-AIDED NEEDLE GUIDE simplified abstract (Unknown Organization)
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USE OF AN INCLINOMETER-AIDED NEEDLE GUIDE
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Joshua M. Polster of Shaker Heights OH (US)
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USE OF AN INCLINOMETER-AIDED NEEDLE GUIDE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240041492 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USE OF AN INCLINOMETER-AIDED NEEDLE GUIDE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a system, method, and apparatus for guiding a needle into a target location of a patient's body. The system includes a planned needle guide trajectory and a guide that can be attached to a smartphone. The guide has a needle guiding aperture that extends perpendicularly to the smartphone's screen, defining an actual needle guide trajectory. An inclinometer application on the smartphone indicates to the user how closely the actual needle guide trajectory conforms to the planned needle guide trajectory.
- The system guides a needle into a target location of a patient's body.
- A guide is attached to a smartphone, which has a planned needle guide trajectory.
- The guide has a needle guiding aperture that defines an actual needle guide trajectory.
- An inclinometer application on the smartphone indicates the conformance of the actual needle guide trajectory to the planned trajectory.
Potential Applications:
- Medical procedures requiring precise needle placement, such as biopsies or injections.
- Minimally invasive surgeries where accurate needle guidance is crucial.
Problems Solved:
- Ensures accurate needle placement by providing real-time feedback on the conformance of the needle guide trajectory.
- Reduces the risk of complications or errors during medical procedures.
Benefits:
- Improved accuracy and precision in needle placement.
- Real-time feedback allows for adjustments during the procedure.
- Cost-effective solution by utilizing a smartphone and an inclinometer application.
Original Abstract Submitted
a system, method, and apparatus for guiding a needle into a target location of a patient's body are provided. the system includes a planned needle guide trajectory and a guide for removable attachment to a smartphone. the guide includes at least one needle guiding aperture extending substantially perpendicularly to a screen of the smartphone. the needle guiding aperture defines an actual needle guide trajectory. an inclinometer application is running on the smartphone. the inclinometer application indicates to a user conformance of the actual needle guide trajectory to the planned needle guide trajectory.
