Patents Examined by David J. McCrosky
  • Patent number: 11779259
    Abstract: A cognitive function evaluation device includes: an obtainment unit configured to obtain, as gait data, at least one of first data and second data, the first data indicating a sway amount of a body of a subject during walking in a first walking section from start of walking of the subject to a predetermined number of steps, and the second data indicating a sway amount of the body of the subject during walking in a second walking section in a double task state in which the subject is walking while doing a given assignment, the second walking section being after the first walking section; a calculation unit configured to calculate a feature value based on the gait data; an evaluation unit configured to evaluate a cognitive function of the subject, based on the feature value; and an output unit configured to output a result of evaluation by the evaluation unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Matsumura, Kengo Abe, Hirobumi Nakajima, Ayumi Kamitani
  • Patent number: 11751854
    Abstract: A liquid collecting mechanism that includes a liquid collection tube arm and a liquid collection tube head fixed at a front end of the tube arm. A sealing spacer is arranged at a joint connecting the liquid collection tube head and the liquid collection tube arm, and the liquid collection tube head is internally provided with a liquid collection cavity. An area of the liquid collection tube head located above the liquid collection cavity is a mesh collection area, and a plurality of collecting holes is provided in the mesh collection area. The mechanism includes a liquid suction tube passing through the tube arm and tube head, and the liquid suction tube has an open first end located in the liquid collection cavity and an open second end configured to connect with a pump body mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Shanghai Kohler Electronics, Ltd.
    Inventors: Qin Zhiyu, Qintao Sun, Ping Yuan
  • Patent number: 11744500
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a preparation device preparing information on a body posture; an acting force meter measuring a first acting force the body applies on a first object; a myoelectric potential meter; and a processor acquiring the information on the posture, acquiring information on the first acting force measured by the acting force meter, acquiring information on the myoelectric potential, setting an initial value for a second acting force the body applies to a second object other than the first object, estimating a muscle activity state corresponding to the posture, the first acting force, and the second acting force, repeating updating the second acting force such that a difference between (i) a muscle activity state determined based on the myoelectric potential and (ii) the estimated activity state decreases, and presenting the second acting force when the difference is less than a predetermined threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
    Inventor: Junji Hanatani
  • Patent number: 11744483
    Abstract: The present invention provides a program capable of assessing the muscle tone of the exerciser based on the captured images of the posture of the exerciser. The above object is achieved by a program causing a computer apparatus to execute assessment of muscle tone of a client, the program causing the computer apparatus to function as: an image capturer that captures an image of a posture of the client in a steady state and/or an image of a posture of the client in a moving state; and an assessor that assesses the muscle tone of the client based on a position of a prescribed body site of the client, an inclination of the prescribed body site of the client, and/or positional relationships among a plurality of prescribed body sites in the image captured by the image capturer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Inventor: Rika Takagi
  • Patent number: 11744560
    Abstract: A sampling capsule is provided. The sampling capsule includes an enclosure, a sampling assembly, a sample drawing assembly and a control module. The sampling assembly includes a sample chamber arranged in the enclosure, an outer sampling port on the enclosure, a sampling tube connecting the outer sampling port and the sample chamber, and a sampling switch for opening or closing the connecting tube. The sample drawing assembly includes a sample drawing port on the enclosure and connected to the sample chamber, and a silicone plug fitted in the sample discharging port. The control module includes a microprocessor communicating with the sampling switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: ANKON TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tianyi Yangdai, Yuhui Bao, Hangyu Peng, Fanhua Ming
  • Patent number: 11730410
    Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of methods and apparatus for diagnosing neuromuscular diseases using an impedance-EMG needle, and for generating electrical impedance images using an impedance needle. Some embodiments provide an apparatus including an impedance-EMG needle, including both EMG electrodes and impedance electrodes, to measure both active and passive electrical properties of muscle. Other embodiments provide an apparatus including an impedance needle, including a plurality of impedance electrodes to measure impedance in tissue surrounding the impedance needle to generate an electrical impedance image. Use of such methods and apparatus may be advantageous in improving the accuracy of assessing and diagnosing neuromuscular disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Sanchez, Seward B. Rutkove, Hyeuknam Kwon
  • Patent number: 11707191
    Abstract: Accurate measurement of pupillary distance, PD, is necessary to make prescription eye glasses as well as configuring VR headsets, and using other binocular optical devices. Today, many people are ordering eyeglasses on line and obtaining their PD is often problematic for a number of reasons as the prior art fails to provide consumer friendly PD measurement systems. A disclosed eyeglass frame system comprises reference marks of known locations upon the frames. A smart phone may be used to locate the consumer's pupils, while the consumer is wearing the frames. The consumer's pupils may be marked or tagged upon a digital image of the consumer wearing the frames. By use of angles in the sight lines of the camera lens and other variable values and the known relative distances of the frame markings, a consumer's pupillary distance can be quickly and accurately derived.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: EyeQue Inc.
    Inventors: Yuan Xiong, John Serri, Noam Sapiens
  • Patent number: 11696705
    Abstract: A posture measuring device, an intelligent cushion and an intelligent seat are disclosed. The sitting posture measuring device comprises two fiber optic sensors; a signal processing unit electrically connected to the two fiber optic sensors respectively; and a power supply unit electrically connected to the signal processing unit. The sitting posture measuring device further comprises a prompting unit and/or a wireless communications unit electrically connected to the signal processing unit. The two fiber optic sensors are configured from left to right or from front to back. The fiber optic sensors detect changes in optical signals generated from changes in surface pressure on the sensors, and the signal processing unit analyzes a posture of a user on the basis of changes in optical signals generated from changes in surface pressure on the sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: SHENZHEN DARMA TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Junhao Hu, Chao Yang
  • Patent number: 11690603
    Abstract: An improved biopsy tray includes a container having bottom surface and continuous perimeter wall extending upward therefrom to form a cleaning zone which is sufficient to hold an adequate amount of fluid for cleaning a biopsy forceps, and at least one specimen bottle receiving receptacle adjacent the perimeter wall to receive and retain a specimen bottle. A method of obtaining a biopsy specimen includes employing the tray of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Inventor: Shanon Haselwood
  • Patent number: 11684310
    Abstract: One embodiment includes a method for monitoring nerve tissue which includes inserting a dilator into muscle, the dilator including first and second electrodes at the distal tip. While the dilator is in muscle, a system may communicate (a) a first series of unequal current amplitude applications (e.g., a series including 0.5, 7, 3, 5 mA applications) to the first electrode to produce at least a first evoked potential (e.g., a MAP or NAP), and (b) a second series of unequal current amplitude applications to the second electrode to produce at least a second evoked potential. The method further includes sensing the first and second evoked potentials and determining a relative location of a nerve based on the sensing of at least one of the first and second evoked potentials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: J3G Spine, LLC
    Inventor: Jann Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 11678834
    Abstract: The various embodiments herein disclose a method and a system with a portable handheld diagnostic device for detecting and/or monitoring the prognosis of nerve impairment or diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The system provides a multi-parameter diabetic neuropathy-screening device to perform a combination of tactile threshold test, vibration threshold test, thermal threshold test and contactless skin-temperature measurement. The present invention provides a smartphone application that helps a user to operate/control the device, store and share the results. The smartphone application interacts with the hardware modules in the device and guides the user to perform the various tests. Further, the neuropathy diagnostic system provides a wireless feedback button that enables the subject to respond to various sensations during the course of the test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: YOSTRA LABS PRIVATE LIMITED
    Inventor: Vinayaka Nandalike Padmanabha
  • Patent number: 11666244
    Abstract: A foot sole pressure measurement instrument includes a measurement unit which is installed on a foot sole part of a subject and measures a pressure applied to the foot sole part of the subject, and an output unit configured to output data of the measured pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignees: NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO
    Inventors: Shingo Tsukada, Hiroshi Nakashima, Nahoko Kasai, Hideo Hatta
  • Patent number: 11660026
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for a method for restoring a wearable biological sensor. The method includes determining that a wearable biological marker sensor comprising a reference electrode is placed within a restoration apparatus. The restoration apparatus includes a correct reference electrode, a counter electrode, and a chloride solution. The reference electrode is in electrical contact with the correct reference electrode and the counter electrode through the chloride solution. The method additionally includes determining whether the reference electrode is degraded based on a voltage differential between the reference electrode and the correct reference electrode. The method also includes restoring the reference electrode, if the reference electrode is degraded, by applying a voltage to a circuit. The circuit includes the reference electrode and the counter electrode. Further, multiple chloride ions of the chloride solution bond with a plurality of silver atoms of the reference electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Keiji Matsumoto, Takahito Watanabe, Eiji Nakamura, Patrick Ruch, Hiroyuki Mori
  • Patent number: 11653863
    Abstract: A fluid control device includes an inlet configured to be placed directly or indirectly in fluid communication with a bodily fluid source and an outlet configured to be placed in fluid communication with a fluid collection device. The fluid control device has a first state in which a negative pressure differential produced from an external source such as the fluid collection device is applied to the fluid control device to draw an initial volume of bodily fluid from the bodily fluid source, through the inlet, and into a sequestration portion of the fluid control device. The fluid control device has a second state in which (1) the sequestration portion sequesters the initial volume, and (2) the negative pressure differential draws a subsequent volume of bodily fluid, being substantially free of contaminants, from the bodily fluid source, through the fluid control device, and into the fluid collection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Bullington, Jay M. Miazga, Shan E. Gaw, Timothy F. Ramsey
  • Patent number: 11653865
    Abstract: A device can be coupled to a foley catheter inserted into the bladder of a patient, where the foley catheter includes a urine passage through which urine can be drained from the bladder. The device includes a pressure sensor that is connected to a urine outlet of the urine passage and configured to measure a pressure value of the urine being drained through the urine outlet, a processor connected to the pressure sensor and configured to determine whether the foley catheter can be removed by comparing the pressure value and a predetermined threshold value, and a display unit connected to the processor and displaying whether the foley catheter can be removed according to the control of the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignees: INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION, YONSEI UNIVERSITY, SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Kwang Suk Lee, Hyung Min Park, Dae Hyun Choi
  • Patent number: 11653903
    Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic reflection hammer system, which comprises the following components: a reflective hammer chassis, an outer side having a detachable reflection hammer head, and a pulley, a universal joint, a vertical height adjustment mechanism, and a fixing bracket. Wherein, the reflection hammer chassis links with the universal joint, the universal joint links to the vertical height adjustment mechanism, and the vertical height adjustment mechanism links with the fixing bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: CHANG GUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jer-Chyi Wang, Yi Fu, Kuo-Hsuan Chang
  • Patent number: 11653864
    Abstract: A method quantitatively determines fusion capacity in conjugate eye movements of a subject. Visual stimuli are provided for stereopsis as a task for the subject, the stimuli being generated at a viewing angle relative to the primary viewing direction of the subject such that the subject must execute a movement of the viewing direction of the eyes away from the primary viewing direction. Each stimulus is presented for a period of time so that the subject perceives the respective stimulus. The subject reacts to the respective stimulus perceived thereby within a reaction time. The reaction time is determined as the duration between presentation of the relevant stimulus and the subject's motor response to the stimulus. The steps are carried out continuously with stimuli for stereopsis at varying cognitive degrees of difficulty. A series of measurements of reaction times is generated at different cognitive degrees of difficulty.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventor: Georg Michelson
  • Patent number: 11642021
    Abstract: A device for measuring eye movement in a human subject comprises a housing, at least one stimulator mounted to the housing, and a sensor. The at least one stimulator is configured to provide stimulus to one or both eyes of the subject. The sensor is configured to collect information related to movement of one or both eyes of the subject. The device also includes a user interface that is configured to control the at least one stimulator and display information collected by the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: MUSC Foundation for Research Development
    Inventors: Nancey Trevanian Tsai, Mark Evald Semler
  • Patent number: 11642076
    Abstract: An oral appliance (100) comprising a sensing arrangement (101) disposed in proximity to at least one part of a facial muscle complex of a user. A method of controlling the oral appliance (100) comprising sensing, with the sensing arrangement (101), the at least one part of the facial muscle complex being brought towards the sensing arrangement; and in response to sensing the at least one part of the facial muscle complex being brought towards the sensing arrangement (101), controlling the oral appliance (100) to perform an action. An external processing unit (200) is arranged to interact with the oral appliance (100) in response to the oral appliance (100) performing the action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, DUBLIN
    Inventors: Frank Dillon, Eoin O'Cearbhaill, Kevin Krieger
  • Patent number: 11642057
    Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to devices, systems and methods for the collection of bodily fluids involving a single-use actuation and retraction mechanism disposed within a collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Tasso, Inc.
    Inventors: Erwin Berthier, Ben Casavant, Ben Moga