Patents Examined by Kendra D. Carter
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Patent number: 11833539Abstract: A device for fluidizing and delivering a powdered agent, including a canister extending longitudinally from a first to a second end and defining a space within which a powdered agent is received, an inlet coupleable to a gas source for supplying gas to the space to fluidize the powdered agent to create a fluidized mixture, an outlet via which the gas mixture is delivered to a target area, a tube extending from the outlet into the interior space, the tube including a slot extending through a wall thereof so that gas mixture is passable from the interior space through the outlet via the second end and the slot, and a door movably coupled to the tube so that the door is movable over the slot to control a size of the slot open to the interior space of the canister.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Pic, Joseph King, Amanda Smith, Jessica Grimsby, John Favreau, Lauren Lydecker
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Patent number: 11819618Abstract: A headgear portion or assembly for use in combination with a breathing apparatus in some configurations is at least substantially inelastic and is three dimensional in shape. The headgear portion or assembly can comprise a plastic core, a substrate and a textile casing. The substrate and textile casing have retaining structures to attach the textile casings to the substrates and the substrates to each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: David Monroy Felix, Vitaly Kapelevich
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Patent number: 11813224Abstract: A chest compression device with a chest compression belt assembly including guards and sensors operable with a control system to control operation of the system depending on detection of proper installation of the guards.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.Inventors: Nikhil S. Joshi, Melanie L. Harris, Byron J. Reynolds, David T. Lawrence, Ian Smith, Dean W. Severns
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Patent number: 11806307Abstract: A method of stimulating nasal tissues using a system comprises a catheter assembly connected to a fluid flow generator. The catheter assembly comprises a generally oblong inflatable catheter defining at least one catheter volume and a tube part comprising at least one lumen configured to establish fluid flow connection between said fluid flow generator and catheter. Preferably, the catheter assembly comprises at least one vent for releasing fluid or permitting fluid to escape from the generated fluid flow.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: ABILION MEDICAL SYSTEMS ABInventors: Fredrik Juto, Jan-Erik Juto
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Patent number: 11805809Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including an aerosol-generating device including a heater element, and an aerosol-generating article configured to engage with the aerosol-generating device, the aerosol-generating article including a medicament source, a volatile delivery enhancing compound source, and at least one frangible barrier sealing the medicament source and the volatile delivery enhancing compound source, the aerosol-generating system further including a rupturing portion forming part of the aerosol-generating device or the aerosol-generating article, the aerosol-generating system being configured to allow relative sliding movement between the rupturing portion and the at least one frangible barrier to rupture the at least one frangible barrier.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.Inventors: Jonathan Hogwood, Stuart Michael Ruan Jones, John Antony Stephenson, David Edington, Christopher Coulson
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Patent number: 11793956Abstract: A cavity authentication system for verifying at least one feature of a user using at least one acoustic signal, including an orifice element, including at least a signal opening and a reflection opening, an acoustic wave generator (AWG), an acoustic wave sensor (AWS), at least one output waveguide, at least one input waveguide, a processor, a memory and a power supply, the AWG for producing at least one acoustic signal, the AWS for receiving at least one reflection of the acoustic signal, the output waveguide for transmitting the acoustic signal to the user, the input waveguide for receiving the reflection of the acoustic signal, the memory configured to store cavity authentication data representative of the feature, wherein the processor is configured to analyze the reflection and to compare the analyzed reflection with the retrievable cavity authentication data and to generate an indication whether the analyzed reflection matches the retrievable cavity authentication data above a pre-determined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Echo ID LtdInventors: Perry Davidson, Oren Harel, Yakov Yury Rovniagin, Harel Gur, Or Averbuch, Shay Landa
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Patent number: 11793966Abstract: A T-piece for controlling ventilation support to a patient includes a t-shaped body having a gas source connection port, an interface connection port, and a positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) control port. A PEEP adjuster cap is connected to the PEEP control port and has a bypass hole to allow gas to exit the T-piece and configured such that when the bypass hole is closed substantially all gas received at the gas source connection port is directed to the patient and when the bypass hole is open at least a portion of the gas received at the gas source connection port exits through the bypass hole to maintain PEEP to the patient. A bypass cover is automatically operated by an actuator circuit to close the bypass hole to enable delivery PIP to the patient and to open the bypass hole to effectuate PEEP delivery to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: GE Precision Healthcare LLCInventor: Steven M. Falk
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Patent number: 11793962Abstract: An intubation device utilizes a steerable endotracheal tube guide to position an endotracheal tube at a laryngeal opening, and is also configured for soft tissue retraction to improve visualization of the laryngeal opening. An ETT is positioned within an overtube of intubation device having proximal and distal ends and a flexible tip. The distal end houses a feeder mechanism for displacing the endotracheal tube through the overtube. A hood includes a stem, base, and expandable body and is affixed to the overtube's distal end. The ETT-containing overtube is precisely positioned at a laryngeal opening via positioning effects of body expansion, activation of a tip director, and/or flexible tip articulation. Unhindered visualization of the laryngeal opening is achieved by expansion of the expandable body, pushing soft tissue outwardly and extensibly. An actuation module controls the feeder mechanism as well as the flexible tip to position flexible tip and endotracheal tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Inventor: Chong S. Kim
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Patent number: 11786686Abstract: An interface assembly comprises a nasal mask that includes a seal having a rolling portion. The rolling portion of the seal rolls over a portion of a clip that secures the seal to a frame. The frame has a ball and socket connection to a connector. The connector comprises an elbow having integrally formed exhaust holes and a swivel.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Richard Boyes, Thomas Richardson, Gareth McDermott
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Patent number: 11786675Abstract: An atomization assembly of an inhaler includes: a liquid reservoir defining a main liquid storage chamber therein for storing liquid and an auxiliary liquid storage chamber, the liquid reservoir further defining a liquid-draining aperture between the main liquid storage chamber and the auxiliary liquid storage chamber; an atomizing core connected to the liquid reservoir; and a movable member configured to move back and forth between a first position towards the liquid-draining aperture and a second position away from the liquid-draining aperture, wherein when the movable member is in the first position, the movable member seals the liquid-draining aperture, such that the main liquid storage chamber is isolated from the auxiliary liquid storage chamber; when the movable member is in the second position, the movable member is separated from the liquid-draining aperture, thereby communicating the main liquid storage chamber with the auxiliary liquid storage chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Shenzhen Smoore Technology LimitedInventor: Pingkun Liu
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Patent number: 11766536Abstract: A medical tube transports gases to and/or from a patient. The medical tube includes a bead wrapped around a longitudinal axis of the medical tube. The bead forms a first portion of a lumen wall of the medical tube. The medical tube also includes a film wrapped around the longitudinal axis of the medical tube. A first portion of the film overlies the bead, and a second portion of the film forms a second portion of the lumen wall. The lumen wall, formed by the bead and the second portion of the film forms a substantially smooth bore. The medical tube can be reusable or reprocessable.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Telge Nishan Chaturanga Peiris, Paul Joseph Moody, Elmo Benson Stoks, Karla Maree Dey
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Patent number: 11759589Abstract: Described herein is a respiratory therapy system comprising: a primary power supply, a secondary power supply, and a breathing apparatus configured to provide respiratory therapy. The breathing apparatus comprises a controller. There is a connection between the primary power supply and the breathing apparatus configured to facilitate transmission of power and data between the primary power supply and the breathing apparatus. The controller is configured to monitor a parameter of the primary power supply, and disengage the primary power supply if the parameter differs from a parameter threshold. The controller is configured to engage the secondary power supply on disconnection of the primary power supply such that the breathing apparatus can continue operation without interruption.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventor: Alex Young
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Patent number: 11752294Abstract: A respiratory access assembly may include a manifold having a first mating surface defining a first port opening. The respiratory access assembly may include a rotatable adapter having a second mating surface defining a second port opening and a seal assembly disposed between the manifold and the rotatable adapter that includes a first seal ring, a second seal ring, and an outer seal ring disposed proximate an outer perimeter of at least one of the manifold or the rotatable adapter. The rotatable adapter may be rotatable relative to the manifold between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The seal assembly may include a connection portion connected between the first seal ring and the second seal ring. The connection portion may form a seal between the first mating surface and the second mating surface between the first seal ring and the second seal ring.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Avent, Inc.Inventors: Edward B. Madsen, Angela G. Mitchell
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Patent number: 11752279Abstract: An ultrasonic vibrator driving apparatus performs driving by applying an alternating voltage as a drive voltage to an ultrasonic vibrator that includes a piezoelectric element and has a unique resonance frequency. The drive voltage is generated with a variable frequency in a frequency range including the resonance frequency of the ultrasonic vibrator. The frequency of the drive voltage is repeatedly swept with a predetermined sweep width and a predetermined sweep period so as to include the resonance frequency, based on a reference frequency set according to the resonance frequency of the ultrasonic vibrator. The sweep period and the sweep width are restricted by being associated so as to fall within a predetermined allowed range on a two-dimensional map divided by the sweep period and the sweep width.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2019Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.Inventors: Masao Maeda, Hidetaka Togo
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Patent number: 11738218Abstract: The present description provides a filter element that includes an end or side portion attached breather tube. One exemplary filter element described herein includes filter media having front and rear walls each including a proximal end and a distal end, a side portion at the proximal ends of the front and rear walls, and an outlet. The filter element further includes a breather tube attached to the filter media in fluid communication with the outlet. The outlet is positioned at least partially on the side portion, and the front and rear walls of the filter media are joined together at least partially along a perimeter.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John S. Huberty, Ryan D. Kracht, Michael J. Svendsen
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Patent number: 11724055Abstract: A patient interface for use in delivering a flow of breathing gas to an airway of a patient. The patient interface includes a front portion and a rear portion coupled to the front portion. The front portion and the rear portion together define a cavity therebetween which is structured to receive the flow of breathing gas. The rear portion includes a support layer disposed directly adjacent the cavity, the support layer having a region having a plurality of first thru-holes structured to receive the flow of breathing gas from the cavity. The rear portion further includes a patient engaging layer structured to engage the patient at or about the airway of the patient, the patient engaging layer including at least a second thru-hole structured to receive the flow of breathing gas from the plurality of first thru-holes.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Lauren Patricia Chodkowski, Anna Dzuricky, James Maier
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Patent number: 11641901Abstract: Disclosed is a high-temperature virus-killing mask, including a sunhat, a heating component and a mask body. The heating component comprises a high-temperature microtube and a base, both arranged in the sunhat. The high-temperature microtube is provide with a resistance wire which may be energized to generate heat to enable the temperature in the high-temperature microtube to rise up to about 200° C.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: WUYI UNIVERSITYInventors: Min Wu, Xinlin Li, Guowei Jiang, Gongfa Chen, Guangwei Chen
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Patent number: 11628267Abstract: A first source of medical gas has a generally cylindrical male outlet with a cylindrical bore and a threaded outer cylindrical surface. A flexible cylindrical elastomeric medical gas tubing has an input end with a bushing making a flush abutment with the male outlet at the output orifice. An output end attaches to any of a plurality of medical gas utilizing devices, but preferably with a dampening disperser held in position in the space in the vicinity of a patient's nose and mouth. An annular flange of the input end bushing resides within a central cylindrical bored out region extending through the first end and nearly to the second end of a rotatable connector forming an interior surface of a connector with threads coupling with the threads of the male outlet. The second end is an annular abutment against the annular flange holding the input end tubing bushing against the outlet source and providing an airtight coupling. A gripping means is on the exterior surface of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventor: Darren Rubin
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Patent number: 11602473Abstract: A mobilization module for mobilizing a body part of a patient includes a body part support, a movement mechanics and a drive unit. The body part support is coupled to the movement mechanics. The movement mechanics is adapted to induce a controlled cadenced displacement of the body part support. The controlled cadenced displacement moves the body part support by at least 1 cm or at least 3 cm and preferably by at least 5 cm. The drive unit is connected to the movement mechanics to actuate the movement mechanics.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: VIBWIFE AGInventors: Tobias Nicolas Von Siebenthal, Sophia Anna Bella von Siebenthal, Pascal André Schnell
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Patent number: 11559645Abstract: A ventilation system includes an electrochemical filter for depleting alkyl phenols, especially 2,6-diisopropyl phenol, in breathing gas. A method uses the filter for removing alkyl phenols, especially 2,6-diisopropyl phenol, from breathing gas.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Rolf Eckhardt, Christel Birkmann-Little