Patents Examined by Samuel G. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 11547623
    Abstract: An infant care station is described herein that can include a wall of the infant care station, wherein the wall includes a primary latch and at least one secondary latch that includes a hinge with at least one bottom pin and at least one top pin, wherein the infant care station is an incubator, a warmer, or a combination thereof. In some examples, one or more pin acceptors are proximate the hinge, wherein the one or more pin acceptors hold the at least one bottom pin and the at least one top pin of the hinge in a closed position of the wall, and wherein the at least one top pin of the wall is released from the one or more pin acceptors in response to a force applied to the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: GE Precision Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: Harish Kamath, Vernon Quadros, Nagapriya Kavoori Sethumadhavan, Mohanavenkatesh Thangavelu, Rajendra Naik
  • Patent number: 11541251
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for a rotating shield brachytherapy device. As disclosed herein, the rotating shield brachytherapy (RSBT) apparatus may comprise a radiation source, a drive assembly, a catheter, and an applicator. The applicator can have an outer surface and opposed proximal and distal end portions and a longitudinal axis extending along a length of the catheter. The distal end portion of the catheter can comprise one or more radiation shields and is configured to receive the radiation source. The drive assembly can be configured to engage the proximal end portion of the catheter to selectively rotate the catheter about the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Ryan T. Flynn, Yusung Kim, Xiaodong Wu, Karolyn M. Hopfensperger, Quentin E. Adams
  • Patent number: 11541253
    Abstract: A device for measuring radiation dosage is disclosed, comprising a flexible sheet, one or more detector assemblies disposed on the sheet, and detector retaining means for retaining the one or more detector assemblies on the sheet such that the one or more detector assemblies adopt the same curvature as the sheet when the sheet is deformed. Each one or more detector assembly comprises a plurality of beads threaded onto a fibre, the plurality of beads comprising radiation-sensitive material for recording information about a radiation dosage to which each bead is exposed, and the detector retaining means is configured to permit each one or more detector assembly to be subsequently detached from the sheet without removing the plurality of beads from the fibre. A method of detecting radiation dosage using the device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: TrueInvivo Limited
    Inventor: Shakardokht Jafari
  • Patent number: 11540972
    Abstract: A finger-splinting sheath device is provided for use as a self-treatment aid in assisting a bowel in a patient suffering from complications of pelvic organ prolapse, namely rectocele. The finger-splinting sheath device generally includes a monolithic molded body including a flange-element, and a sheath-element having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the sheath-element is coupled to the flange-element at the proximal end and is closed at the distal end. The sheath-element generally includes an elliptical cross-section configured to receive two-fingers therein, wherein the sheath-element functions to splint the two fingers during use. A method for using the device includes inserting the device with two fingers within the sheath-element into the vagina and applying pressure to the vaginal walls to assist a bowel movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Inventor: Lynnda Rachel Do Coutto
  • Patent number: 11534619
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a body region are provided herein. A treatment device for treating a body region is provided, and may include a first applicator and a second applicator. The first and second applicators are held on the body region by a belt. The first applicator may include a first magnetic field generating device and a radiofrequency electrode. The second applicator may include a second magnetic field generating device. The first and second magnetic field generating devices may each generate a time-vary magnetic field with a plurality of sequential magnetic impulses to cause muscle contraction in the body region. The radiofrequency electrode may provide radiofrequency waves causing heating of tissue within the body region. The treatment device may further include an energy storage device and a switching device. The switching device my discharge energy from the energy storage device to the first or the second magnetic field generating device to generate the time-vary magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: BTL Medical Solutions A.S.
    Inventors: Tomás Schwarz, Ondra Prouza
  • Patent number: 11523931
    Abstract: A device for remodeling a penis, comprising a generally cylindrical hollow assembly having a lumen extending between proximal and distal ends, the distal end being in communication with the lumen to facilitate insertion of the penis into the lumen, the generally cylindrical structure having an interior surface facing the lumen and an exterior surface facing away from the lumen, a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, the transverse direction being orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, the generally cylindrical assembly adapted to snugly and resiliently grip the penis, and includes an elastic fabric with one or more regions reinforced with a plastically deformable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Inventors: Suresh Subraya Pai, Celso Jacinto Bagaoisan, Ian L. Goldman, John M Strobel
  • Patent number: 11497933
    Abstract: The invention relates to the radiation treatment of colorectal cancerous tissue in the rectum of a human or animal subject. In particular the invention relates to an endorectal probe device for effecting radiation treatment of colorectal cancerous tissue in the rectum of a human or animal subject. Furthermore the invention relates to an afterloading apparatus for effecting radiation treatment of colorectal cancerous tissue in the rectum of a human or animal subject using an endorectal probe device according to the invention. Moreover the invention relates to a method for effecting radiation treatment of colorectal cancerous tissue in the rectum of a human or animal subject, wherein the method implements the endorectal probe device according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignees: Universiteit Maastricht, Academisch Ziekenhuis Maastricht, Stichting Maastricht Radiation Oncology “Maastro-Clinic”
    Inventors: Frank Verhaegen, Murillo Bellezzo, Evert Van Limbergen, Maaike Berbee, Brigitte Reniers, Gabriel Paiva Fonseca
  • Patent number: 11491342
    Abstract: Methods and devices producing time varying magnetic field have therapeutic uses. The device contains a coil made of insulated wires, an energy storage device, an energy source and a switch. The coil is flexibly attached in a case. The device has at least one blower for cooling the coil. The methods and devices can be used in for example in physiotherapy, neuropsychiatric therapy, aesthetic therapy, urology or urogynecology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: BTL Medical Solutions A.S.
    Inventors: Jakub Ladman, Zden{hacek over (e)}k Hurych, Ji{hacek over (r)}í Mrázek, Ondra Prouza, Ondrej Pribula
  • Patent number: 11484732
    Abstract: A radiation medical device, including a main support, and a radiation assembly (30) and an imaging assembly (20) respectively located at both ends of the main support. After an imaging scan is completed and pathological tissue positioning pictures are taken, a patient is directly moved to the other end of the main support to allow the radiation assembly (30) to perform radiation therapy to improve the efficiency of the radiation therapy after the completion of pathological tissue positioning, and effectively reduce movement of the patient when the patient is being moved for radiation therapy after the imaging assembly (20) completes pathological tissue positioning, thus reducing pathological tissue positioning error caused by too much movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: SHANGHAI UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jian Liu, Jian Zhang, Yuelin Shao
  • Patent number: 11478274
    Abstract: A kit and method for intrauterine insemination is provided. The steps of the method include self-monitoring of a menstrual cycle of a patient by said patient, making an abrasion on the endometrial lining of a uterus of the patient following menstruation by the patient, predicting timing of ovulation by using an ovulation monitoring system or inducing ovulation; preparing sperm for insemination during ovulation by the patient, guiding an intrauterine insemination catheter accompanied by a cervical shield into the patient, depositing a semen sample into the uterine cavity or cervical canal, removing the catheter from the body of the patient while using a holding tool to hold the cervical shield in place at the entrance to the uterine cavity, and leaving the cervical shield in place for a predetermined time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: InnoMed Seven, LLC
    Inventors: Kirby J. Plessala, Deneen T. Plessala, Peter T. Falkner
  • Patent number: 11478489
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the treatment of primary and metastatic cancer using radiation. Specifically, the disclosure relates to methods providing for the selective accretion of cytoprotective agent in tissues and/or organs, sensitive to radiation that are adjacent to malignant tumors prior to radiation of the tumors at a dose that otherwise would be toxic to the tissues and/or organs, but are necessary to achieve ablative outcome on the tumors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignees: WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: James Tour, Cullen Taniguchi, Kathy Mason
  • Patent number: 11471701
    Abstract: A body-insertable device having an adjustable radiation emission direction and radiation emission range, which includes a first outer body extending to be long and an accommodation space having a first accommodation space and a second accommodation space having different distances to the first outer body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: NATIONAL CANCER CENTER
    Inventors: Young Kyung Lim, Ui Jung Hwang, Young Moon Goh, Hak Soo Kim, Dong Ho Shin, Se Byeong Lee, Jong Hwi Jeong, Joo Young Kim, Tae Hyun Kim
  • Patent number: 11464994
    Abstract: Combined methods for treating a patient using time-varying magnetic field are described. The treatment methods combine various approaches for aesthetic treatment. The methods are focused on enhancing a visual appearance of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: BTL Medical Solutions A.S.
    Inventors: Tomás Schwarz, Ondra Prouza
  • Patent number: 11452547
    Abstract: An intravaginal conception assistance device for collecting and presenting ejaculate relatively close to a cervix. The device has a cup part for collecting the ejaculate present in a vaginal canal and presenting it relatively close to the cervix upon moving through the vaginal canal towards the cervix. The cup part is substantially invertible. The cup part can be brought from a first, substantially non-inverted state into a second, substantially inverted state in which the cup part has been folded substantially inside out. As a result, insertion of the cup part into the vaginal canal can be facilitated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Rosesta Medical B.V.
    Inventor: Robert Sebastian Stal
  • Patent number: 11446203
    Abstract: A sexual stimulation system, preferably including one or more excitation devices and one or more accessories. An excitation device, preferably including one or more housings, and optionally including one or more stimulation units, power modules, sensors, user input elements, communication modules, processors and/or control modules. An accessory, preferably including one or more mating elements, and optionally including one or more user interface elements. A method of use, preferably including configuring the system in a mated configuration, configuring the system in an unmated configuration, and/or providing stimulation using the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Crave Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Topolovac, Tian Yi Chang, Calvin Fung, Tad Masek, Christine Concho
  • Patent number: 11446515
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing treatment to at least one tissue includes a distal balloon, a proximal balloon, and at least one intermediate balloon positioned between the distal balloon and the proximal balloon and inflatable independently from the distal and proximal balloons. A source lumen is positioned within at least the intermediate balloon receives a radiation source to treat target tissue adjacent the intermediate balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventors: Gary Lamoureux, Juan-Carlos Diaz, Gil'ad Cohen
  • Patent number: 11439435
    Abstract: A stage device capable of performing piercing vibration and translational driving by using one actuator, and performing very low-speed driving in the translational driving with high accuracy. The stage device includes an X stage having a vibration actuator that includes an vibration element and a contact body, one of which is a movable body connected to an object to be driven, and drives the object to be driven in an X-axis direction, and a control section that controls driving of the vibration actuator. The control section causes two-phase AC voltages to be applied to an electromechanical energy conversion element to thereby excite predetermined vibrations in the vibration element, to drive the vibration actuator by switching between a movement mode for moving the object to be driven in the X-axis direction and a vibration mode for vibrating the object to be driven in the X-axis direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Toru Matsumoto, Hitoshi Nishitani
  • Patent number: 11413149
    Abstract: A neopenis includes an implant and a support. The implant is an implantable prosthesis that is implantable into a neophallus and adapted to provide the neophallus with an erection. The support is configured for attachment to a ramus of a pelvis. The implantable prosthesis in combination with the support are adapted to orient the neopenis in an anatomically natal penis position that is adapted for penetrative intercourse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: John J. Allen, Neal Poucher, Wei Zhang
  • Patent number: 11413148
    Abstract: An implantable support is provided to secure an implanted prosthesis in a natal male or a trans-male. The implantable support has a base portion attachable to a pelvis, an artificial ligament coupled to the base portion, and an artificial crus penis recess that is sized to receive a proximal end portion of a penile prosthesis. The artificial ligament orients the penile prosthesis within a neopenis anatomically in a position of a natal penis and in a position adapted for penetrative intercourse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: John J. Allen, Neal Poucher, Wei Zhang
  • Patent number: 11400304
    Abstract: A portable apparatus for generating an induced low-frequency sinusoidal electric current in an area of the human body includes four angular magnet sectors inscribed within the same circle, centered on the same axis of rotation, and spaced angularly apart from one another. The polarity of two adjacent angular magnet sectors is opposed, and a motor for rotating at a predetermined speed the angular magnet sectors is about the axis of rotation to generate an induced sinusoidal current at a predefined frequency. Each angular magnet sector includes the same geometrical shape with an internal angular opening of 90°, an external angular opening between 20° and 50°, and two lateral edges defining a radius extending over a distance, which is between one-third and two-thirds of a distance separating the axis of rotation from the free end of the magnet sectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: G.C. TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Gérard Crepin, Patrick Meneroud, Pascal Rudent