Patents Issued in November 28, 2013
  • Publication number: 20130312149
    Abstract: A divider member positioned at an intermediate location within a pocket associated with a garment for receiving at least one armor plate member, the divider member extending only partially along the height of the pocket and segregating the pocket into two separate compartments, each compartment being adaptable for receiving an minor plate member. The divider member is attachable to opposed portions forming the pocket and functions to restrict movement of the armor plate members within their respective compartments to maximize protection to the wearer during tactical maneuvering. One or both end portions of the divider member may be removably attachable to the opposed pocket portions for enabling a single armor plate member to be utilized within the space provided by the pocket, and the opposed end portions of the divider member may be attached to the opposed pocket portions in an offset manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: EAGLE INDUSTRIES UNLIMITED, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Asher, Carl James Quinlan
  • Publication number: 20130312150
    Abstract: Personal load-carrying systems are described. Embodiments include a waist belt having a pocket within which a support panel sets. An upper portion of the support panel resides in a sleeve coupled to a backpack or ballistic garment. The support panel thus supports some of the weight of the backpack or ballistic garment and transfers the load to the waist belt. Embodiments include personal load-carrying systems in which a backpack and ballistic garment use the same waist belt and support panel, and are interchangeable thereupon. Variations include personal load-carrying systems in which a ballistic garment and backpack are worn simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Phillip Alex Klein
  • Publication number: 20130312151
    Abstract: A cold climate welding mask is provided for combatting interior fogging, condensation, and frost development within the welding mask interior. The device comprises a welding mask structure, a forced air means, a heating means, and a power supply for injecting a heated air stream through the mask interior to remove the user's breath therefrom and to warm the mask interior for comfort purposes. Also provided is a welding mask lens having internal heating elements therein for direct fog prevention. The device may comprises an attachable, auxiliary unit that is attachable to a traditional welding mask, or preferably the device comprises a defined welding mask structure having the elements embedded therein for cold climate and cold environmental welding use. Ideally the device is provided for use by welding operators working in extremely cold or outdoor climates where a user's breath can create internal fogging, condensation, and frost within the mask interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Kelvin North
  • Publication number: 20130312152
    Abstract: A protective pad including a rigid shell bounded by a perimeter and a gasket engaging the perimeter so that forces applied to the shell are dissipated through the gasket before transferring to a wearer of the protective pad. The rigid shell cooperates with the gasket to provide a trampoline effect or two way spring. This effectively absorbs shock from forces generated by the opponent, so that the wearer and a colliding opponent both encounter reduced forces. The shell can bow outwardly to form a cavity above the wearer when the gasket is placed adjacent the wearer, which can prevent the rigid shell from bottoming out against the wearer upon impact. The protective pad can be implemented in a thumb protector including a stopper disposed between adjacent rigid shells covering proximal and distal portions of a digit. The stopper can engage the shells and effectively prevent hyperextension of the digit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Warrior Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel S. Paul, Olivier C. Jajko, Vincent Arpin
  • Publication number: 20130312153
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a garment is provided that includes applying an adhesive layer to a first ply and/or a second ply in a first amount in a first zone where structural support is desired and in a second amount in a second zone where breathability is desired; arranging the first and second plies with respect to one another so that the adhesive layer is therebetween; and activating the adhesive layer to secure the first and second plies to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Abbott
  • Publication number: 20130312154
    Abstract: An upper garment having a gusset including three blocks of a flank part, an underarm part, and a sleeve part. The flank part and the sleeve part each have both side edges defined by a gently curved line or a straight line. The underarm part of the gusset includes a front convex part -and a back convex part at both side edges of a front underarm part and a back underarm part, the front convex part -and the back convex part being gradually curved so as to become largest in width in a vicinity of an arm hole bottom. A front body piece, a back body piece, and a sleeve to which the front convex part and the back convex part of the gusset are sewn are configured in different shapes without concaves that are matched with the front convex part and the back convex part of the gusset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Yutaka Koga, Yoshikuni Takamoto, Mamour Omuro
  • Publication number: 20130312155
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a woven fabric having high transparency that a batting is made see-through, having a strength necessary for side clothes of clothing or futons, and further having a low air-permeability in order to provide an unprecedented clothing or futon whose batting is seen through. A woven fabric of the present invention is characterized in comprising a multifilament having a single yarn fineness of 0.5 to 3.0 dtex and a total fineness of 3 to 25 dtex, wherein the woven fabric has a cover factor of 1300 to 2500, a visible light transmittance of 25% to 80%, and an L* value of 37 or higher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Toyobo Specialties Trading Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hajime TONE, Hideki KAWABATA
  • Publication number: 20130312156
    Abstract: A sun protection device including a frame and a drape attached to the frame, where at least a portion of the frame can be removably positioned between the crown and the sweatband of a hat. When the frame is positioned between the crown and sweatband of the hat, the drape hangs downward from the crown, thereby shading at least a portion of a wearer's neck. In one embodiment, the frame and the drape extend around at least one half (and preferably about two-thirds) of the circumference of the crown of the hat, allowing the drape to shade the wearer's neck and ears. The upper edge of the drape may be stitched or otherwise attached to the upper edge of the frame. The drape may be any suitable fabric, and is preferably capable of blocking at least a portion of the sun's UV rays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Ronald E. Dean
  • Publication number: 20130312157
    Abstract: A garment for shaping the female buttocks and hips, in particular a sports garment for fitness training, dance or gymnastics, comprising: a rear part (2, 102, 202) adapted to entirely cover the buttocks with the exception of their upper terminal portion (S5), a front part (1, 101, 201) adapted to at least partially cover the abdomen, and a waist part (10, 110, 210) adapted to cover at least said terminal upper portion (S5) of the buttocks, wherein: the rear part (2, 102, 202) comprises two rear elements (9A, 9B; 109A, 109B; 209A, 209B); each of which comprises: first portions (2A, 102A, 202A), adapted to cover: a lower terminal portion (S1) of the buttocks, a lateral portion (S2) of the buttocks, and a portion of the hips; and second portions (2B, 102B, 202B) adapted to cover: a central portion (S3) of the buttocks and a lower central portion of the buttocks at the rear fork (C) of the garment; in which the rear part (2, 102, 202) comprises an insert (19A, 119A, 219A) to increase the elastic modulus and/or te
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Carlo FREDDI, Margherita FREDDI
  • Publication number: 20130312158
    Abstract: A combination sock and strapless flip flop sole includes a sock adjoined through Velcro or any other adhesive or adjoining material to the strapless flip flop sole, securely and subsequently partially (medially) held to the foot of a wearer. The combination sock and strapless flip flop sole is constructed with Velcro or any other adhesive material at the dorsal or vamp (top) of the strapless flip flop sole. The combination sock and strapless flip flop sole elastic dorsal or vamp opening of the sock(s) securely engages around the dorsal or vamp of the wearer's foot and holds the wearer's foot to the combination sock and strapless flip flop sole by adjoining the combination sock and strapless flip flop sole by the Velcro or any other adhesive material, thereby enabling the strapless flip flop sole to partially separate away from the heel of the wearer's foot during walking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Firm Foundation Consulting LLC.
    Inventor: Charles Denard
  • Publication number: 20130312159
    Abstract: Articles of apparel include: (a) a garment structure having one or more fabric elements structured and arranged to provide a close fit to at least one predetermined portion of a body (e.g., area(s) of the body for which enhanced position sensing and/or feedback are desired, such as the lower back, the arch of the foot, etc.); and (b) a body position feedback system engaged with or integrally formed as part of the garment structure. The body position feedback system may apply higher tensile or constricting (compressive) forces to selected portions of the wearer's body, which can help stimulate or interact with nerves and deep tissue receptors located in various portions of the body. The increased forces at selected locations of the body give the wearer sensory feedback regarding the position or orientation of these parts of the body and can improve or accelerate development of “muscle memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew D. Nordstrom, Richard W. Fox
  • Publication number: 20130312160
    Abstract: An accessory attachable to a waistband of a garment having an outer surface and an inner surface includes an ornament resembling a belt buckle having a front surface and a back surface opposite the front surface. The back surface is positionable against the outer surface of the garment at the waistband of the garment. A first attachment member is secured to the back surface of the ornament. The first attachment member is positioned against the waistband of the garment when the ornament is positioned against the outer surface of the garment. A second attachment member is detachable from the first attachment member and positionable against the inner surface of the garment opposite the first attachment member to interact with the first attachment member for securing the ornament to the waistband of the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: LaTongia S. Spencer
  • Publication number: 20130312161
    Abstract: A new and novel impact energy attenuation material, impact energy attenuation module employing the material and a fit system for optimizing the performance thereof is provided. Non-linear energy attenuating material consisting of a plurality of loose particles is employed for impact energy dissipation. The loose particles are preferably spherical elastomeric balls. An impact energy attenuation module includes a container that holds the loose particles. The impact energy attenuation module can be provided in a wide range of sizes and shapes and the loose particles can be provided in different materials, sizes, density, compaction and hardness to suit with the application at hand. A matrix of impact energy attenuation module are provided about the surface of a shell to provide the required impact energy attenuation. The material, impact energy attenuation module and system of the present invention are well suited for protection of body parts and other cushioning and protection needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: 9Lives LLC
    Inventors: Erik Christian Anderson, Henry Lee Turlington, JR., Wilhelm Oehl, Timothy Matthew Kobe, Richard Mark Greenwald
  • Publication number: 20130312162
    Abstract: The helmet uses a new fastener to fasten a cage to the helmet shell allowing sides of the cage to be mounted directly against the shell, reducing the width of the shell on each side. A ball is attached to a portion of a bar of the cage to act as a limit stop precluding movements of the cage with respect to the helmet. A chin bar is fastened to the helmet at two points on each side of the shell. The shell is molded with recessed portions designed to receive the two branches of the chin bar on each side where they will be fastened to the shell so that the outer surfaces of the chin guard are flush with the shell at the locations of attachment to provide a smooth transition and reduce weight. An adjustment device to adjust the fit of the helmet to the user includes a star wheel on each side of the helmet attached to an arcuate flexible strip extending rearwardly around the occipital area of the skull.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: BAUER PERFORMANCE LACROSSE INC.
    Inventors: William H. BRINE, III, Jonathan BAKER, Eric DARNELL, Steve MOORE, Joel ROBINSON, Barclay MOORE, Romeo GRAHAM, Luc BOUCHER, Rob WATTERS, John TUTTON
  • Publication number: 20130312163
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a self-adjusting retention system for a helmet including a front head belt, a rear basket and a tensioning means or device for tensioning the front head belt and the rear basket along a wearer's head. The tensioning means includes a spring and a cable attached to the front head belt. The spring tensions the front head belt via the cable. In addition, the present invention is directed to a helmet including a dome and a self-adjusting retention system attached to the dome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Sean Van Waes
  • Publication number: 20130312164
    Abstract: The present invention relates to leisure sports helmets which have a slide joint groove formed in front and a plurality of air vent formed around the circumference. A pair of goggles is inserted into the slide joint groove and slide into the inside of the helmet body. A slide guide is installed in the slide joint groove to support and guide the goggles. A handle is attached to the goggles in a way that is detachable and guides the goggles to slide along the slide joint groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Hwan-Jun Ko, Hwan-Box Ko
  • Publication number: 20130312165
    Abstract: A sports face guard having a cage type construction of interconnected struts, and creating an unobstructed viewing aperture proximate to the eyes of a wearer during use, comprises a forward transverse sill defining at least one boundary of said viewing aperture. The forward transverse sill is comprised of at least two generally transverse struts extending across the front of the face of a wearer during use, said transverse sill having a proximal edge and a distal edge, wherein a first surface of said sill at said distal edge and a second surface of said sill at said proximal edge are spaced linearly apart and lie approximately along a common viewing axis of a wearer during use. The face guard comprises a sill which presents a reduced profile in the field of view of a wearer while presenting an increased surface for contact with an incoming projectile such as a ball, allowing the ball to be impeded and deflected, thereby providing a blocking effect of the guard and reducing the chance of injury to a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: JON HARDY AND CO LIMITED
    Inventor: Jonathan James Ean Hardy
  • Publication number: 20130312166
    Abstract: A sports helmet having a domed shell, and a forward peak each having a topside and an underside, said sports helmet being configured to co-operate with a face-guard for protecting the face of a wearer, wherein said peak comprises a proximal, rigid peak portion which is connected to the helmet main body and a distal, movable peak portion which is articulated on said proximal peak portion along a prescribed line of flexure, wherein said distal peak portion is capable of being deflected upwards when impacted by a moving ball or projectile. The helmet may further comprise a face guard attached or attachable to the domed shell portion, the face guard comprising a rigid structure of protective struts capable of extending about a wearer's face; said helmet, when attached to said guard, having a viewing gap between said guard and said peak; wherein said viewing gap is defined between said peak and a generally transversely extending upper sill of said guard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: JON HARDY AND CO LIMITED
    Inventor: Jonathan James Ean Hardy
  • Publication number: 20130312167
    Abstract: A new and novel impact energy attenuation material, impact energy attenuation module employing the material and a fit system for optimizing the performance thereof is provided. Non-linear energy attenuating material consisting of a plurality of loose particles is employed for impact energy dissipation. The loose particles are preferably spherical elastomeric balls. An impact energy attenuation module includes a container that holds the loose particles. The impact energy attenuation module can be provided in a wide range of sizes and shapes and the loose particles can be provided in different materials, sizes, density, compaction and hardness to suit with the application at hand. A matrix of impact energy attenuation module are provided about the surface of a shell to provide the required impact energy attenuation. The material, impact energy attenuation module and system of the present invention are well suited for protection of body parts and other cushioning and protection needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: 9LIVES LLC
    Inventors: Erik Christian Anderson, Henry Lee Turlington, JR., Wilhelm Oehl, Timothy Matthew Kobe, Richard Mark Greenwald
  • Publication number: 20130312168
    Abstract: An active hip protector system and method for hip fracture prevention are introduced in order to overcome the short-comings of existing methods of preventing hip fractures; namely: to provide effective impact protection and eliminate false fall alarms. The hip protector system comprises a belt-like pouch, worn over the user's waist, containing airbags which are inflated to a large size ensuring that the user's thighs will not hit the ground upon impact, once the system detects a fall. The pouch contains all of the necessary elements for fall detection and activating inflation of the airbags. Incorporation of distance measurement sensors and cross reference with acceleration and spatial orientation sensors enable reliable detection of impending collision with the ground. The pneumatic system, including the airbags, is carried within the pouch or, alternatively, can be placed in a location that is prone to falling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Amatsia Raanan
  • Publication number: 20130312169
    Abstract: The odors that still linger in a bathroom before extracting them are unbearable sometime. Therefore this invention is to help take out the odors that the exhaust fan does not. There have been devices mounted to the toilet which is in the way to clean the toilet. My invention solves that problem by placing a thru hull fitting w/2 1/16? bars in a quarter moon position to the front of the thru hull fitting to keep the paper out. Thru hull hole being 1? below the rim of toilet at 11 or 1 o'clock at back of toilet. Another thing we should not have to smell our own waste, nor our wives have to be embarrass by the lingering odors. This invention takes care of that problem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Jerry Lynn High
  • Publication number: 20130312170
    Abstract: A device that applies liquid soap and/or hand sanitizer to a user's hand when the user manually actuates the flush mechanism of a toilet or urinal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Elden S. GJERDE
  • Publication number: 20130312171
    Abstract: A lift-off toilet seat includes a hinge body for pivotably supporting a toilet seat and a mounting block having a slot therethrough for enabling positionable attachment of the block to a toilet seat via a bolt. A buckle extends from the hinge body and slidably engages sides of the block with the block having a top opening for enabling both the bolt to pass therethrough and positioning of the block on the toilet bowl together with the hinge body and toilet seat. A cover, hinged to the buckle is provided for covering the buckle and locking the buckle to the block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Mingchang Yang
  • Publication number: 20130312172
    Abstract: A toilet comprising a tank having a bottom, a bowl, and an attachment assembly configured to secure the bottom of the tank to the bowl. The attachment assembly includes a mounting bracket having at least three mounting locations spaced apart around an opening, a valve configured to fluidly connect the tank and the bowl, the valve being configured to engage the bottom of the tank and the opening in the mounting bracket, a valve nut configured to couple to the valve to secure the mounting bracket between the valve nut and the tank, and at least three fasteners configured to secure the mounting bracket to the bowl. The at least three fasteners are disposed external to the tank and couple the tank to the bowl without directly engaging the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Peter William Swart, John F. Emmerling, Scott W. Stonecipher, Billy Jack Ahola
  • Publication number: 20130312173
    Abstract: A water-saving siphon toilet has a toilet body and a water tank, a eject water channel used for flushing the bottom of the toilet body and a brushing water channel used for brushing the washable surface of the toilet body are arranged between the toilet body and the water tank, and a siphon channel used for pollution is arranged at the bottom of the toilet body, and a first drain valve and a overflow pipe are arranged in the water tank, the eject water channel is isolated from the outside air, and reserved water is stored in the eject water channel for assisting flush the bottom of the toilet body next time. The eject water channel of the toilet body contacts outside air only at the water seal out of the eject hole when the toilet is at non-working states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Feiyu LI
  • Publication number: 20130312174
    Abstract: This application relates to the field of swimming pool access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Stefan Kanetis
  • Publication number: 20130312175
    Abstract: A body spray configured to be supported within a shower wall. The body spray includes an outer housing and an inner waterway supporting a sprayhead for axial movement relative to the outer housing. Water pressure against the inner waterway causes the sprayhead to move axially outwardly from a refracted position to an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
    Inventors: Todd Andrew Huffington, Garry Robin Marty, Paul Patton, Daniel Steven Genord
  • Publication number: 20130312176
    Abstract: An integrated sink and dish strainer system is disclosed that provides a convenient built-in combination sink, dish strainer, and/or drying rack that keeps the drying rack and dish strainer discreetly out of sight. The integrated sink and dish strainer system comprises a sink for receiving water from a faucet and at least one recessed pocket secured to one or both of the opposing side portions of the sink. Furthermore, the recessed pockets comprise at least one dish strainer/drying rack. The recessed pockets keep the dish strainer/drying rack discreetly out of sight. Further, the recessed pockets each form a drain board. The drain boards are typically slanted toward the sink to allow for water run-off, spray rinsing, and effortless clean-up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph F. Yencho
  • Publication number: 20130312177
    Abstract: A magnetic drain stopper for use in a basin drain. A stopper is disposed for reciprocation in the drain pipe and includes a stopper magnet. A curvilinear actuator outside the drain pipe supports one or more driver magnets for movement in a non-linear path toward and away from the stopper magnet. When moved toward the stopper magnet, the driver magnets induce the stopper to lift away from a sealed condition so that water can exit the basin. The curvilinear actuator may include a generally cylindrical base captured in a sleeve-like hinge bracket. A control rod is coupled to a push rod that receives manual input from a user. A pair of flanking legs may be attached to the ends of the base, with each leg carrying a driver magnet half. The curvilinear actuator may include an optional draw-down magnet to hold the stopper in its sealed condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Henry C. Tong
  • Publication number: 20130312178
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of child containment devices, and specifically to a child containment device including a mechanism for holding a mattress in place on the floor of the containment device. According to an example embodiment, the invention comprises a side wall enclosure formed from one or more sidewall panels and a floor panel coupled to the sidewall enclosure to define a receptacle for receiving an infant or child. The invention further includes a mattress for placement upon the floor panel. A mattress retaining mechanism is coupled to the sidewall enclosure and is configured to hold the mattress in place against the floor panel, such that horizontal and vertical movement of mattress is considerably reduced or eliminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC
    Inventor: Peter JACKSON
  • Publication number: 20130312179
    Abstract: An improved bed apparatus (4) includes a bed (12) and a movable heater assembly (16). The bed (72) is movably disposed on a support (8), and the heater assembly (76) is movable to enable alignment between the bed (72) and the heater assembly (76) to promote uniformity of irradiance on a patient situated on the bed (72). In an embodiment, the bed (72) and heater assembly (76) are movable together to maintain alignment between the bed (72) and the heater assembly (76). In another embodiment, the bed (72) and the heater assembly (76) are independent, but one or more indicators (244, 254) are provided to enable manual alignment between the bed (72) and the heater assembly (76).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Sanjay Bharadwaj, Roopesh Edavana, Samik Das
  • Publication number: 20130312180
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a combination pillowcase and blanket device with a pocket therein for receipt of a portion of a user's head that enables a user to (i) sleep or rest in a darkened environment, even in the presence of sunlight and/or ambient light; and (ii) selectively experience the cooling/warming effects of different materials during periods of rest. More specifically, the blanket portion has opposing sides, each of which is comprised of a different material, and is selectively repositionable between a first position and a second position. When the blanket portion is in the first position, the user is exposed to one of said opposing sides and a first material. When the blanket portion is in a second position, the user is exposed to the other of said opposing sides and a different material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Mark Moran
  • Publication number: 20130312181
    Abstract: An apparatus for transferring a supine patient to a prone position on a patient support structure, and for rotating such a prone patient between prone and supine positions without removing the patient from the patient support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Roger P. Jackson, Lawrence E. Guerra, Michael A. Herron
  • Publication number: 20130312182
    Abstract: An apparatus for transferring a supine patient to a prone position on a patient positioning support system, and for rotating such a prone patient between prone and supine positions without removing the patient from the patient positioning support system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Roger P. Jackson, Lawrence E. Guerra, Michael A. Herron
  • Publication number: 20130312183
    Abstract: A hospital bed obstacle detection device and related method for detecting an obstacle between first and second components of a hospital bed is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Hill-Rim Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl W. Riley, Keith A. Huster, Gregory J. Figel, Irvin J. Vanderpohl, III
  • Publication number: 20130312184
    Abstract: A joint assembly for forming a two part radiation therapy treatment table is disclosed. The treatment table includes a patient support panel to which one portion of the joint assembly is secured, and a table extension panel to which another portion of the joint assembly is secured. The joint assembly self-aligns, self levels, is immediately stable, and locks automatically by its weight and downward pressure. The joint assembly also includes an automatic failsafe secondary lock that resists joint release if upward forces are applied. Disengaging the secondary lock requires and results in no displacement of the two panels. Upon separation of the two panels the lock resets automatically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: CIVCO MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS CO., INC.
    Inventors: Roger F. Wilson, Charles Klasson, Bruce Ribble
  • Publication number: 20130312185
    Abstract: An adjustable foldable bed frame comprises an outer assembly having a body section and a leg section. Each section has a substantially rectangular periphery with an opening and is pivotally coupled together by a pair of first coupling members for movement between an open configuration whereby the sections are co-planar, and a closed configuration whereby the sections are parallel with each other. An inner assembly having a body component and a leg component are positioned within the opening of the body section and the leg section, respectively. The body component comprises a torso portion which is independently adjustable from a flat configuration to a plurality of reclined configurations. The leg component comprises a calf portion which is independently adjustable from a flat configuration to a plurality of elevated configurations. A connecting bracket assembly fixedly couples adjacent adjustable foldable bed frames such that adjacent torso and calf portions are adjustable together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Bernard J. SUH
  • Publication number: 20130312186
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base, a frame coupled to the base, a deck supported by the frame and capable of moving relative to the frame, and a siderail assembly movable between a raised position above the deck and a first lowered position below the deck. The patient support apparatus further includes a siderail mover coupled to the deck to move the siderail assembly from the first lowered position to a second lowered position in response to movement of the deck relative to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher R. O'Keefe
  • Publication number: 20130312187
    Abstract: An articulated patient support apparatus includes upper and lower body support frames hinged together to form a patient support assembly which is hinged to head and foot end supports. One end of the assembly includes a length compensator to enable hinged angulation between the body support frames. Hinge motors are connected between the frames to cause hinged articulation therebetween. One or both of the body support frames has a body slide assembly mounted thereon to enable part of a patient's body to move linearly along the particular body support frame by operation of a slide motor to compensate for hinged articulation of the frames. The hinge motors and slide motor have encoders interfaced to a controller to digitally coordinate sliding movement with hinging articulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Roger P. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20130312188
    Abstract: An articulated patient support apparatus includes upper and lower body support frames hinged together to form a patient support assembly which is hinged to head and foot end supports. One end of the assembly includes a length compensator to enable hinged angulation between the body support frames. Hinge motors are connected between the frames to cause hinged articulation therebetween. One or both of the body support frames has a body slide assembly mounted thereon to enable part of a patient's body to move linearly along the particular body support frame by operation of a slide motor to compensate for hinged articulation of the frames. The hinge motors and slide motor have encoders interfaced to a controller to digitally coordinate sliding movement with hinging articulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Roger P. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20130312189
    Abstract: A device to position a patient in a selected body position, such as a Trendelenburg or flexed position, on an operating table. The device includes a board, shoulder supports removably coupled to and extending substantially perpendicular from the board, and a cushioning mat positioned to lie between the patient and the board and the shoulder supports when the patient is placed on the device. A locking mechanism removably couples the shoulder supports to the board to allow the cushioning mat to lie flat when the shoulder supports are decoupled from the board and thereby selectively provide access to a neck and shoulders of the patient when the patient is placed on the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Jaydev Sarma, Shahin Tabatabaei, Thomas Stanley Halliday
  • Publication number: 20130312190
    Abstract: An orthopedic pillow designed to address the limitations in current available shoulder pillows. An orthopedic pillow according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure has a bottom surface bounded by a leading edge, a trailing edge, and first and second side edges; a first end surface intersecting with the leading edge and oriented perpendicular to the bottom surface; a second end surface intersecting with the trailing edge and oriented perpendicular to the bottom surface; and a contoured upper surface extending from the first side edge to second side edge, the contoured upper surface intersecting with the first end surface and the second end surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher Bieniek, Kristi Bieniek
  • Publication number: 20130312191
    Abstract: A system for preventing pressure ulcers, where the system includes one or more actuators, one or more bearings assemblies each including a multiplicity of movable bearings and optionally an enveloping strip operatively associated with the actuator. The bearings can be rotated to allow shifting locations of the bearings in respect to a part of the patient's body laid thereover for changing pressured touch points between the part of the patient's body and the bearings over time for preventing development of pressure ulcers. This is done by moving the patient's body caused by the rotation of the bearings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Jorge SZEINBERG, Miguel Benito Derfel
  • Publication number: 20130312192
    Abstract: A pillow device having a pillow portion with a main head support section for supporting the head, and at least one eye mask portion for covering the eyes of the user. For additional comfort, a neck support may be removably attached to the pillow device to provide not only support for the head, but also support for the neck. Because of the overall shape of the pillow device can easily simulate a doll, a skirt with popping out figures may be added to simulate an angel or other favorite figures with open arms to welcome the user. Moreover, the pillow device may function as a computer pad holder and a bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Munsoo LEE
  • Publication number: 20130312193
    Abstract: A noise reduction system for attachment to a pillow having a top surface is disclosed, wherein a head of a user can be configured to be placed on the top surface of the pillow. The system includes a plurality of support bands, each having a distal end and a proximate end, wherein the distal end of each of the plurality of support bands is configured to be coupled to the pillow and a pad configured to be coupled to each proximate end of each of the plurality of support bands. Upon coupling of the distal end of each of the plurality of support bands to the pillow, the pad is configured to be disposed above the top surface of the pillow at a predetermined height. The head of the user is configured to be placed between the top surface of the pillow and the pad, wherein the pad is configured to cover an ear of the user to reduce noise perceived by the ear of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Eric Gold
  • Publication number: 20130312194
    Abstract: A pillow supplement comprises an inflatable cushion dimensioned to fit in a pillow case with an existing pillow and having a plurality of internal gussets. In use, the inflatable cushion is at least partially inflated to achieve a desired size and firmness and inserted into a pillow case with the existing pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Kirk Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20130312195
    Abstract: A sacrum support pillow comprises a three-sided deformable member having a length and a width. The length defines a central region disposed between first and second ends. The width in the central region is greater than the width in the first and second ends such that the width tapers to points near the first and second ends. The three sided deformable member defines three edges, and wherein a deformable member surface is located between the first and second edges, the second and third edges, and the third and first edges, and wherein each surface is concave and may have a different width. An outer covering encloses the three sided deformable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel James Berube
  • Publication number: 20130312196
    Abstract: A pillow system set comprises a curved, U-shaped main pillow. The main pillow is both flexible and firm to permit it to wrap around a user while nursing an infant. A separate companion pillow is included in the pillow system set. In one embodiment the companion pillow is round or circular. The companion pillow may be used in 1 of 2 ways: 1) to place within a user's hip, when seated, under the main pillow, to prop up one side of the main pillow when wrapped around a user's waist during feeding, and 2) as a toy for an infant. Some embodiments of the companion pillow may contain a rattle enclosed within an interior compartment of the pillow. An additional piece to the pillow system set is a flat, rectangular fabric or protective towel to serve dual-use: 1) to act as a protectant to the main pillow, preventing soils from penetrating the main pillow, and 2) as a burp cloth to lay over a user's shoulder while burping an infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Danielle Alicia Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20130312197
    Abstract: A baby changing pad having an internal water-resistant pocket for storing wipes includes a sealable end opening to the internal pocket for ingress of wipes and a top opening through the pad to the pocket through which wipes are dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Natalie C. Sanders, Glen Sanders
  • Publication number: 20130312198
    Abstract: A child restraint device for use with a changing surface for diapering a child, which includes a rear panel, two vest flaps each attached to the rear panel, and two affixing flaps for securing the rear panel to the changing surface. Each of the two vest flap has a multiple-sided shape with a first side attached to a top edge of the rear panel, a third side attached to a side edge of the rear panel, and a second side between the first and third side forming an arm opening. The attachment locations of the two flaps to the top edge of the rear panel are spaced apart from each other for accommodating the head of the child. The two vest flaps include means for attaching them together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Erin Shigeko Uyeda Kelly