Patents Examined by Christopher E Miller
  • Patent number: 12636515
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of treating neurodegenerative diseases involving accumulation of abnormal proteins in the central nervous system (CNS) of a user. The method includes utilizing an intraoral device to apply photobiomodulation and vibration to specific points on hard and soft palates of the user to stimulate the user's glymphatic system and decongest hyperphosphorylated tau and amyloid proteins and toxins, and simultaneously with the utilization of the intraoral device, applying a transcranial device to exert vasopneumatic compression and photobiomodulation on the user's head and neck to stimulate the user's lymphatic system and enhance the flow of lymphatic fluid towards the subclavian lymphatic pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Inventor: Andrea Byers
  • Patent number: 12636214
    Abstract: A supporter for a wearable exercise apparatus may include a main body; a pair of main frames connected to the main body; a pair of straps connected to the pair of main frames, respectively; and a bistable spring which is provided inside each of the pair of the straps and maintained in one of two stable states by a restoring force. The two stable states include a first stable state in which the bistable spring has a shape extending straight along the longitudinal direction and a second stable state in which the bistable spring has a shape that is bent once. The shape of the strap may be determined according to the shape of the bistable spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byungjune Choi, Younbaek Lee, Se-gon Roh, Minhyung Lee
  • Patent number: 12622838
    Abstract: The massage device includes a housing, a massage portion, at least one swing arm and a driving device, where the massage portion is slidably arranged on the housing, and the massage portion includes a first pinching portion and a second pinching portion that are oppositely arranged and made of flexible materials, such that a massage cavity is provided between the first pinching portion and the second pinching portion. A first end of the at least one swing arm is arranged in at least one of the first pinching portion and the second pinching portion, and the driving device is used for driving the first pinching portion and the second pinching portion to move back and forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Inventor: Qian Liu
  • Patent number: 12616637
    Abstract: A CPR chest compression system which uses tonometric data as feedback for control of chest compression device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: ZOLL Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher L Kaufman, Gary A Freeman
  • Patent number: 12599533
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wearable electrical ankle pump massage bidirectional exerciser. The adopted technical solution is that the wearable electrical ankle pump massage bidirectional exerciser includes a vamp plate and a calf plate. A base is rotatably connected to a lower side of the vamp plate, a swing airbag for driving the vamp plate is arranged on an upper part of a rear side of the base, side supporting plates are arranged on both sides of the vamp plate, and side massage airbags are arranged on both sides of an upper part of the calf plate. An equipment box is provided on a bottom of the base, a first air pump group is arranged inside the equipment box, and the first air pump group is configured to drive the swing airbag and the side massage airbags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Hangzhou Vocational and Technical College
    Inventors: Guofang Wei, Wenjing Chu
  • Patent number: 12599530
    Abstract: Proposed is a rehabilitation exercise device for upper and lower limbs. The rehabilitation exercise device is characterized by including: a first support supporting a user's hand or foot; a second support supporting a user's forearm or calf; a pair of first hinges rotatably connecting the first support and the second support to each other; a third support supporting a user's upper arm or thigh; a pair of second hinges rotatably connecting the second support and the third support to each other; and a drive module selectively mounted on any one of the pair of first hinges and the pair of second hinges, and configured to pivot the first support or the second support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: H ROBOTICS INC.
    Inventors: Byung-Geol Choi, Ho-Moon Kim, Chang-Hwa Jung
  • Patent number: 12594218
    Abstract: An apparatus for tissue trigger point therapy is disclosed. The apparatus includes an elongated core that includes a bendable portion, a first end portion forming a first terminal end of the elongated core, and a second end portion forming a second terminal end of the elongated core. The apparatus also includes an outer covering member that at least partially surrounds the elongated core and that is also bendable with the bendable portion of the elongated core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: Plus EV Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron R. Wilt, Amanda A. Olson, Jinchen Li
  • Patent number: 12564503
    Abstract: Knee orthoses or prostheses can be used to automatically, when appropriate, initiate a stand-up sequence based on the position of a person's knee with respect to the person's ankle while the person is in a seated position. When the knee is moved to a position that is forward of the ankle, at least one actuator of the orthosis or prosthesis is actuated to help raise the person from the seated position to a standing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: Otto Bock Healthcare LP
    Inventors: Hugh M. Herr, Richard J. Casler, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12558282
    Abstract: A range-of-motion device for a joint includes first and second link members for securing to a first and a second limb connected by the joint. A flexion-extension actuator drives movement of the second link member with respect to the first link member. An intermediate linkage may engage the first and second link members. A base link may engage the first link member and may be supported by a transverse support member. A vertical support frame may support the transverse support member. The transverse support member may be configured to provide free pivoting within a free-pivoting range of motion of the base link with respect to the transverse support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2025
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: PHYSIOHAB LLC
    Inventors: Robert T. Kaiser, Eduardo M. Marti
  • Patent number: 12551400
    Abstract: Examples of the disclosure are directed to mechanical compression devices that can adjust a location of a compression position relative to a patient. One or more of the mechanical compression devices can adjust the compression position in an adjustment plane that is generally perpendicular to a patient. Some of the mechanical compression include support columns that have actuators that can be set asymmetrically to adjust the compression position and/or can be tilted relative to the backboard to adjust the compression position. Other examples includes mechanical compression devices that have multiple actuators that can be used to adjust the compression position as well as provide compressions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Marcus Ehrstedt, Thomas Falk, Anders Jeppsson, Jonas Lagerstrom, Tyson Taylor, Robert G. Walker, Lars Anders Jörgen Segerstein, Robert P. Marx, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12551396
    Abstract: An intermittent pneumatic compression system provides exhaust between a wrap and patient's leg, avoids tubes and is operable on a conventional battery. The system allows true portability while improving patient discomfort, reducing fall risks, and providing desired therapeutic and prophylactic compression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: Impact IP, LLC
    Inventors: Turner Lucas Zeutzius, Wade Williams, Joseph Zeutzius
  • Patent number: 12544292
    Abstract: The present invention is a stretching apparatus enabling a user to independently stretch back, leg, and abdominal muscles without assistance. The device includes a rigid modular frame with a detachable base, a pivotable panel assembly with padded arms, and a motorized actuator. The actuator adjusts the angle of the panel under user control via a remote or integrated interface. The apparatus supports multiple user orientations and stretch types through reconfiguration of the panel and frame. Ergonomic padded supports enhance comfort, and the modular design allows for transport, storage, and adaptation across clinical, athletic, and home environments. Programmable features and locking mechanisms enable precision, safety, and repeatable stretching routines. The invention provides a versatile, self-operated system for rehabilitation, fitness, and flexibility training.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2025
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Inventor: Gregg M Guenther
  • Patent number: 12527716
    Abstract: A vibration therapy device that includes a housing that includes a handle portion, a head portion, and a module seat defined on the head portion, an electrical source, a motor positioned in the housing, a switch for activating the motor, a push rod assembly operatively connected to the motor, a reciprocating attachment removably secured to a distal end of the push rod assembly and configured to provide a first type of therapy, and a therapy module removably secured to the module seat and configured to provide a second type of therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: Therabody, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Wersland, Benjamin Nazarian, Jaime Sanchez Solana, Eduardo Merino, Bill Webb, Alex Zhu
  • Patent number: 12521300
    Abstract: Disclosed are a suction massage structure and a massager. The suction massage structure includes a first massage outlet, a second massage outlet, and an air control assembly, where the first massage outlet and the second massage outlet are configured to fit skin in a massage area; the air control assembly is communicated with both the first massage outlet and the second massage outlet; the air control assembly alternately blows or sucks air against the skin in the massage area to apply a positive or negative pressure; the air control assembly is configured to apply an opposite air pressure on the skin in the massage area through the second massage outlet when a positive or negative pressure is applied to the skin in the massage area through the first massage outlet; and the first massage outlet and the second massage outlet share at least part of their side walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2025
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Inventor: Jiao Xu
  • Patent number: 12514775
    Abstract: A method of configuring a treatment regimen of one or more exoskeleton systems in an exoskeleton network, the method including: receiving exoskeleton data from one or more exoskeleton systems that are operably connected to a network; storing the exoskeleton data from the one or more exoskeleton systems; generating a configuration input for configuring at least one of the one or more exoskeleton systems the configuration input including a replacement for or update to a current medical treatment regimen being implemented by the at least one of the one or more exoskeleton systems; and sending the generated configuration input to the at least one of the one or more exoskeleton systems via the network to cause replacing or updating the current medical treatment regimen being implemented by the at least one of the one or more exoskeleton systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: ROAM ROBOTICS INC.
    Inventors: Ashley Swartz, Robert Stuart, Kevin Conrad Kemper, Phil Long, Garrett Hurley, Collin Smith, Greg Wong, Nikhil Dhongade, Brenton Piercy, Timothy Alan Swift
  • Patent number: 12514776
    Abstract: A massage mechanism includes a connecting seat, a supporting seat assembly, upper massage arms, lower massage arms, a kneading shaft and a first driving assembly. The first driving assembly is used for driving the kneading shaft to rotate, such that a connecting member and a connecting shaft are driven to perform a reciprocating motion on each supporting seat assembly, and upper massage rolling wheels and lower massage rolling wheels are close to each other or away from each other, so as to achieve a shoulder clamping action. The two upper massage arms and the upper massage rolling wheels are driven to be close to each other or away from each other, and the two lower massage arms and the lower massage rolling wheels are close to each other or away from each other, so as to achieve a kneading action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: HENGLIN HOME FURNISHINGS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jianglin Wang
  • Patent number: 12508185
    Abstract: A method of configuring one or more exoskeleton systems in an exoskeleton network, the method including: receiving exoskeleton data from one or more exoskeleton systems that are operably connected to a network; storing the exoskeleton data from the one or more exoskeleton systems; generating a configuration input for configuring at least one of the one or more exoskeleton systems; and sending the generated configuration input to the at least one of the one or more exoskeleton systems via the network to cause the at least one of the one or more exoskeleton systems to be configured based at least in part on the generated configuration input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2025
    Assignee: ROAM ROBOTICS INC.
    Inventors: Robert Stuart, Kevin Conrad Kemper, Timothy Alan Swift
  • Patent number: 12485333
    Abstract: A multi-stimulation neurorehabilitation assistant system includes a support unit, an audio stimulation unit, an acupoint stimulation unit, an electronic stimulation unit, a training unit, a display and optical frequency-flashed stimulation unit, and a control unit. The support unit includes a rotatable top-side portion over the top of the user's head. The audio stimulation unit includes two speakers. The acupoint stimulation unit includes several acupoint agents. The electronic stimulation unit includes several electronic stimulation agents. The training unit can sense a user's own movements to output measurement signals. The display and optical frequency-flashed stimulation unit can be switched between a display mode and an optical frequency-flashed stimulation mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2025
    Assignees: ASIA UNIVERSITY, METABRAIN TECHNOLOGY PTE.LTD.
    Inventors: Shin-Da Lee, Shu-Ya Chen, Chen-Chao Hsu
  • Patent number: 12472121
    Abstract: An in-body massager for massaging a part to be massaged is provided. The in-body massager includes a shell, the shell is capable of being inserted into a body for massaging the part to be massaged; a moving space is defined in the shell, the moving space including a first opening which is air communicated to an exterior of the in-body massager, the first opening is defined in a lateral wall of the shell; a driver mounted in the shell; a massage member partly extends into the moving space for contacting the part to be massaged; wherein the massage member is connected to the driver, and rotatable along an extending direction of the shell when driven by the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: Shenzhen Linglang Technology Co., LTD.
    Inventor: Hongdu Suo
  • Patent number: 12458566
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a massager, comprising a main body, a power mechanism and a linear reciprocating mechanism mounted on the main body, wherein the power mechanism drives the linear reciprocating mechanism to reciprocate linearly; the main body comprises a massage chamber, wherein the massage chamber is provided with a flexible massage mechanism for accommodating an inserted part of human body, and the linear reciprocating mechanism drives the flexible massage mechanism to reciprocate and rotate to massage the inserted part of human body, so as to provide better massage effect and massage comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2025
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: Shenzhen Hijoy Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhubiao Shao