Patents Assigned to IS
  • VACUUM CLEANER
    Publication number: 20250113958
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including a debris collector having a base, a longitudinal axis extending perpendicular to the base, and a plurality of housing segments coupled to the base. A lid is coupled to the debris collector and a suction source is configured to generate an airflow to draw fluid and debris into the debris collector. The vacuum cleaner further includes an exhaust passageway downstream from the suction source for discharging the airflow from the debris collector. The debris collector is moveable between a collapsed position and an extended position along a longitudinal axis, thereby changing a distance between the base and the lid. At least one of the plurality of housing segments nest within a remainder of the plurality of housing segments when the debris collector is in the collapsed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Brian Doyle, Damian Jenks, Thomas Lineberger, James Materdo, Robert Andrew Patrick, Kirti Kant Paulla
  • 3D-PRINTED INSTRUMENT FOR EQUINE CHONDROID REMOVAL
    Publication number: 20250114181
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments providing devices for lavage of a deeply recessed area and methods for using the same, such as in equine chondroid removal. The device can include a hollow insertion portion having a straight portion and a flexible curved distal end with a fluid egress aperture on a convex side of the curve and a rigid tubular handle connected to the straight portion of the hollow insertion portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Sophie H. Bogers, Guillermo C. Cardona
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UTILIZING SWIR SENSING IN CLEANING MACHINES
    Publication number: 20250113959
    Abstract: A system and method for utilizing SWIR sensing in automated cleaning machines including a first illumination source for emitting radiation at a first wavelength in the SWIR towards a FOV, a receiver operating in the SWIR to acquire SWIR image data based on radiation reflected from elements located in the FOV and determining, based on the SWIR image data, presence of water-based liquids in the FOV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Dan Kuzmin, Avraham Bakal, Uriel Levy, Omer Kapach
  • ANIMAL CARE CHAMBER
    Publication number: 20250114182
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an animal care chamber. The animal care chamber includes: a case provided with a door that can be selectively opened and closed, and configured to provide a space; a control unit configured to control the operation of an oxygen sensor, an oxygen pump, an oxygen valve, or a temperature adjustment unit; the oxygen pump configured to discharge air into the case while sucking in the air inside the case; the oxygen sensor connected to the oxygen pump, and configured to measure the oxygen concentration of air; the oxygen valve connected to the inside of the case and an oxygen generator to allow oxygen to selectively flow into the case or out of the case; the temperature adjustment unit configured to control the internal temperature of the case; and a cover configured to block a plurality of components from being exposed to the outside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventor: Jongyoon BAE
  • Steam Port Device
    Publication number: 20250113960
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a steam port device that allows the user to properly clean and disinfect a vehicle. The device is comprised of a body, at least one motor fixed inside of the body, and at least one steam wand. The user can select the different steaming options to disinfecting a vehicle. Further, the body is comprised of a digital touch screen and payment panel to allow the user easy accessibility when operating the device. In addition, the steam wand is comprised of a trigger and a hose which allows the user to clean and disinfect the interior of a vehicle with improved accessibility so that the user does not need to strain themselves during the cleaning process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventor: David McKee
  • DECELLULARIZED BIOLOGICALLY-ENGINEERED TUBULAR GRAFTS
    Publication number: 20250114184
    Abstract: This disclosure describes decellularized, biologically-engineered tubular grafts and methods of making and using such decellularized, biologically-engineered tubular grafts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Robert Tranquillo, Zeeshan Syedain, Lee Meier
  • SYSTEM FOR COMPLETING WORK TASKS, HAVING AT LEAST ONE WORK DEVICE AND AT LEAST ONE DATA PROCESSING UNIT
    Publication number: 20250113962
    Abstract: A system having at least one working device and at least one data processing unit, wherein the working device has at least one sensor unit and is designed and configured for autonomous movement in an environment. The data processing unit includes at least one processor and at least one memory, wherein the data processing unit is designed and configured for determining spatial environment data with the sensor unit, for recognizing at least one object in the spatial environment data, for determining at least one object parameter of the object using at least part of the spatial environment data, and for selecting at least one action of the working device with respect to the object as a function of the at least one determined object parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Wenjie Yan, Birol Ceylan, Peter Wiedmann, Peter Brüning, Thomas Lessel, Peter Regier, Denis Stogl
  • INFLATABLE PROSTHESES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20250114187
    Abstract: A prosthesis can include a shell and a needle guard coupled to a posterior portion of the shell. The shell can include a laminate having a base layer, a top layer, and a soft silicone gel intermediate layer disposed between the base layer and the top layer and of sufficient thickness for self-sealing of a needle hole therethrough. The needle guard can include a plurality of offset layers of offset, puncture-resistance structures that, in an expanded state, (i) collectively form a concave shape and (ii) provide a concave exterior surface along the posterior portion of the prosthesis for approximating a human anatomical feature. The needle guard can have a shape memory characteristic for urging the prosthesis toward the expanded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Kaustubh S. Chitre, Nicholas J. Manesis, Nikhil S. Trilokekar, Dustin Leslie, David John Schuessler
  • ANIMAL EXCREMENT VACUUM DEVICE
    Publication number: 20250113965
    Abstract: An animal excrement vacuum device for collecting the animal excrement from a ground surface via a suction force includes a housing with a vacuum pump arranged to cause the suction force to lift the animal excrement from the ground surface into a receptacle. A camera and a laser guide are used to present an image via a display to aim the vacuum pump at the animal excrement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventor: Cornelius Robinson, JR.
  • PROSTHETIC LEAFLET WITH CUSP EDGE REINFORCING STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20250114189
    Abstract: A leaflet subassembly for a prosthetic heart valve can include a leaflet having a cusp edge portion and opposite major surfaces. A reinforcing structure can be attached to the leaflet along the cusp edge portion. The reinforcing structure can include a first reinforcing member and a second reinforcing member arranged on the opposite major surfaces of the leaflet. A prosthetic heart valve can include a frame and a leaflet subassembly. The leaflet subassembly can include a leaflet and a reinforcing structure attached to the leaflet along a cusp edge portion of the leaflet. The cusp edge portion can be coupled to the frame via the reinforcing structure. A method of assembling a prosthetic heart valve can include disposing a leaflet at least partially within a frame and attaching the leaflet to the frame by extending a suture through reinforcing members attached to opposite major surfaces of the leaflet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Tamir S. Levi, Nikolai Gurovich
  • PROPULSION SYSTEM WITH STEERED FRONT WHEEL
    Publication number: 20250113967
    Abstract: A cleaning machine includes a driving assembly, a cleaning element, and a controller assembly. The driving assembly includes a pair of drive wheels, a rear motor, a multi-directional wheel, and a front motor. Each wheel of the pair of drive wheels is configured to be driven independently of the other wheel of the pair of drive wheels. The rear motor is operably coupled to the pair of drive wheels and is disposed to drive at least one wheel of the pair of drive wheels. The multi-directional wheel is disposed forward of the pair of drive wheels. The front motor is operably coupled to is disposed to steer the multi-directional wheel. The cleaning element is disposed forward of the pair of drive wheels. The controller assembly is disposed to control at least one of the rear motor, the front motor, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas J. Suelflow, Kurt Vetse, Stephen Klopp
  • TRANSCATHETER HEART PROSTHESIS
    Publication number: 20250114191
    Abstract: A transcatheter valve prosthesis includes a frame and a prosthetic valve coupled to the frame. In a radially compressed configuration, the frame is a single layer tube. In a radially expanded configuration, the frame comprises an outer structure and an inner structure, wherein the prosthetic valve attached to the inner structure, and wherein the outer structure surrounds the inner structure and is spaced from the inner structure by a gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel Margolis, Justin Goshgarian, Curtis Goreham-Voss
  • MOP BUCKET FOR CLEANING AND SQUEEZING FLAT MOP
    Publication number: 20250113970
    Abstract: A mop bucket for cleaning and squeezing a flat mop includes a bucket body and a squeezing device disposed inside the bucket body; the bucket body has a squeezing water section and a cleaning section, which are respectively at two different positions when used; when the mop head of the flat mop is removably inserted into the squeezing device, the squeezing device presses against the wiper on the mop head and scrapes the wiper on the mop head. A cleaning tool set is further provided. The mop bucket can clean and squeeze a wiper on the flat mop by integrating both functions of cleaning and squeezing together, provide better cleaning and squeezing effects, and realize a convenient and labor-saving squeezing operation and pleasurable user experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: CIXI BOSHENG PLASTIC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Zhiyong HUANG
  • UNIVERSAL STABILIZER FOR A DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20250114194
    Abstract: A stabilizer for use with a delivery system is provided. The stabilizer receives a delivery system, such as a handle portion, and prevents unwanted movement of the delivery system during a medical procedure. The stabilizer desirably includes an elongate rail that is adapted to be secured to a base or table. A rail dock is adapted to releasably couple to the delivery system. The rail dock is slidably mounted along an upper surface of the rail and includes a brake assembly. The brake assembly preferably includes a toggle member with at least one push button, wherein actuation of the push button may release or lock the brake assembly. Components of the stabilizer are provided for allowing the stabilizer to be used with different delivery systems and the stabilizer is capable of being secured to different sized tables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher Aguayo, Jesse Robert Edwards, Jonathan Joseph Panella, Brian Patrick Murphy, Omar Fawzi Azanki, Harish Manickam Srinimukesh, Alzuebeir Abdelbagi Elsheikh, Pablo Hernan Catania, Paul Yen Tran
  • DISH WASHER
    Publication number: 20250113974
    Abstract: A dish washer includes: a tub configured to receive an object to be washed and providing a washing space having an opening at a front side of the tub, a door configured to rotate relative to the tub between (i) a closing position that closes the opening of the washing space and (ii) a full opening position that exposes an entirety of the opening of the washing space, and a door position sensing part configured to sense a position of the door. The door position sensing part is configured to sense whether the door moves from the closing position and whether the door reaches a predetermined risk area start position set between the closing position and the full opening position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventor: Seongmin LEE
  • IMPLANT DELIVERY APPARATUS WITH A TELESCOPIC SHAFT
    Publication number: 20250114196
    Abstract: A delivery apparatus configured to deliver a prosthetic implant can include a handle, a first shaft extending through the handle, and a second shaft that is coaxial with the first shaft and surrounds at least a proximal end portion of the first shaft. The second shaft can include an outer shaft member positioned proximal to the handle and an inner shaft member that is axially movable relative to the outer shaft member. The second shaft can be movable between an axially extended configuration and an axially collapsed configuration. When the second shaft is in the axially extended configuration, the inner shaft member can extend into the handle. When the second shaft is in the axially collapsed configuration, the inner shaft member can be positioned proximal to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventor: Kurt Kelly Reed
  • DISHWASHER
    Publication number: 20250113975
    Abstract: A dishwasher and method for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation, the dishwasher comprising a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and a dish rack movably received within the treating chamber. The dishwasher configured for receiving dishes for treatment during the cycle of operation, and moveable relative to the tub. A sprayer located within the treating chamber, configured to emit spray into the dish rack, where a diverter and thermally-responsive actuator within the sprayer can change the direction of the spray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventor: Mark S. Feddema
  • COVERED PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE
    Publication number: 20250114198
    Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a frame with a plurality of strut members, the frame being radially collapsible to a collapsed configuration and radially expandable to an expanded configuration, the frame having an inflow end and an outflow end, and defining a longitudinal axis. A leaflet structure is coupled to the frame and configured to regulate blood flow through the frame. A fabric sealing member is disposed around the frame, the sealing member being resiliently stretchable between a first state corresponding to the radially expanded configuration of the frame and a second state corresponding to the radially collapsed configuration of the frame. The sealing member has two ends, and the two ends are secured together by a seam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Shahram Zamani, Michael Bukin, Sandip Vasant Pawar
  • ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
    Publication number: 20250113977
    Abstract: An endoscope system for controlling a field of view of an endoscope on a basis of a control parameter, the endoscope system including: a storage configured to store history data on the control parameter during a surgery in association with subsidiary information on the surgery, the subsidiary information including information related to at least one of a surgeon, an operative method, or a patient of the surgery; and one or more processors including hardware, wherein the one or more processors are configured to calculate a recommended value of the control parameter on a basis of the history data, and wherein the history data is an operation log of a user interface for changing the control parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chiharu MIZUTANI, Hiroyuki TAKAYAMA, Mingxuan DAI, Masaru YANAGIHARA
  • EDGE TO EDGE REPAIR DEVICE FOR VALVES
    Publication number: 20250114200
    Abstract: A valve fixation device may comprise a unitary elongate member that is biased towards a closed configuration wherein at least a pair of tissue engaging surfaces of the elongate member are held adjacent to each other by a bias force. The bias force is at least equal to a valve leaflet grasping force, enabling the fixation device to grasp and retain leaflets as part of cardiac treatment. A delivery tool including a spreader may independently translate the tissue engaging surfaces to enable cardiac leaflets to be captured and retained by and/or between the tissue engaging surfaces. The valve fixation device may include at least two arms, each of which may be independently controlled to grasp and capture opposing leaflets of a valve, such as the anterior and posterior leaflets of a mitral valve, to reduce the size of the valve opening and improve cardiac performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel T. Eggert, Aaron Abbott, James P. Rohl, Daniel Shuey