Patents Issued in July 11, 2013
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Publication number: 20130174810Abstract: A bracket assembly is configured to secure a fuel injector to a mounting frame within a vehicle. The bracket assembly includes a single unitary main body formed from a single piece of stamped material. The main body includes a nozzle-engaging member configured to securely retain a nozzle of the fuel injector, and a fastener-engaging member configured to retain a fastener that secures the single unitary main body to the mounting frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Kenneth R. Levey, Jason D. Holt, Robert R. Schaser, Eric B. Jipp, Jeremy R.D. Tuttle
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Publication number: 20130174811Abstract: A temperature reduction control for reducing the temperature of an injector is performed through first to third fuel supply control routines executed by an electronic control device. When the temperature of the injector is reduced by the execution of the temperature reduction control, heat transfer to the vicinity of the nozzle of the injector is reduced. Since the vicinity of the nozzle of the injector is less likely to be placed in a high-temperature environment by in accordance with reduction in heat transfer to the vicinity of the nozzle of the injector, the formation of deposit around the nozzle of the injector is suppressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Taichi Nishimura, Rihito Kaneko
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Publication number: 20130174812Abstract: When fuel tank internal pressure is at a first predetermined pressure P1 or above over a first predetermined time length t1, a fuel tank shutoff valve is opened and a vapor solenoid valve is closed to make piping internal pressure equal to the fuel tank internal pressure. Then, a purge control valve is opened to emit fuel evaporative gas from the fuel tank into an intake passage. When the fuel tank internal pressure is continuously at a second predetermined pressure P2 or below over the first predetermined time length t1, the fuel tank shutoff valve is closed, and when accumulated volume in high-pressure purge finishing phase reaches a second predetermined volume iv2 or above, the vapor solenoid valve is opened. When the accumulated volume in high-pressure purge finishing phase reaches a first predetermined volume iv1 or above, the purge control valve is opened and the engine is stopped.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: MITSUBISHI JIDOSHA KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Mitsubishi Jidosha Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
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Publication number: 20130174813Abstract: When fuel tank internal pressure is continuously at a first predetermined pressure P1 over a first predetermined time length a fuel tank shutoff valve is opened and a vapor solenoid valve is closed to make piping internal pressure equal to the fuel tank internal pressure. Then a purge control valve is opened to emit fuel evaporative gas from the fuel tank into an intake passage. Then, when the fuel tank internal pressure is continuously at a second predetermined pressure P2 or below over the first predetermined time length the fuel tank shutoff valve is closed. When accumulated volume in high-pressure purge finishing phase reaches a second predetermined volume iv2 or above, the vapor solenoid valve is opened, and when the accumulated volume in high-pressure purge finishing phase reaches a first predetermined volume iv1 or above, the purge control valve is opened and the engine is stopped.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: MITSUBISHI JIDOSHA KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: MITSUBISHI JIDOSHA KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
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Publication number: 20130174814Abstract: A surge tank 52 is placed above an engine main body 4. Plural intake runners 51 include curved portions 51C, respectively, which are placed on one side of the engine main body 4, and sloped portions 51D extending from the surge tank 52 to the curved portions 51C. An air cleaner 7 is placed above the sloped portions 51D. A liquid fuel injection unit 8 is placed in a space between the engine main body 4 and the intake runners 51. A gaseous fuel injection unit 11 is placed in a gap between the surge tank 52 and the air cleaner 7. Gaseous fuel injection valves 103 are held by a bracket on a gaseous fuel delivery pipe 10A in a way that they are placed under the air cleaner, each of them being placed in a space between the adjacent two of the sloped portions 51D.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATIONInventor: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
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Publication number: 20130174815Abstract: A method to operate an internal combustion engine having a fuel delivery system and a heat exchanger located to affect a fuel temperature within the fuel delivery system includes monitoring a desired heat transfer between a flow through the heat exchanger and fuel within the fuel delivery system, determining a required flow through the heat exchanger based upon the desired heat transfer, and controlling a flow control device for the heat exchanger based upon the determined required flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: David J. Cleary
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Publication number: 20130174816Abstract: An engine system utilizing a split flow exhaust system for distributing different portions of exhaust gases to a turbocharger and to an EGR system and methods of controlling the flow of the exhaust gases are provided. The split flow exhaust system includes a high-pressure exhaust valve in fluid communication with a turbine of a turbocharger and a high-pressure exhaust manifold interposed therebetween. Also, a low-pressure exhaust valve is in fluid communication with an intake system and a low-pressure exhaust manifold is interposed therebetween. Initial exhaust gases expelled from the engine are delivered to the turbine while secondary exhaust gases expelled from the engine are delivered as EGR to the intake system. The flow to the turbine and the intake system is controlled using the high-pressure exhaust valves and low-pressure exhaust valves of the engine rather than an EGR valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Woodward, Inc.Inventors: Michael B. Riley, Gregory James Hampson
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Publication number: 20130174817Abstract: An exhaust system and method for optimizing the efficiency of an internal combustion engine from which spent gas emerges. Spent gas is fed to an exhaust housing that accommodates a venturi. Part of the spent gas travels through the venturi and part travels outside the venturi. Across the mouth of the venturi sits a directing valve plate that can be moved, thereby opening or closing the path through the venturi. Some of the spent gas is reflected rearwardly from the venturi and thus reenters the cylinder. Upon doing so, the reflected spent gas occupies some of the space above the piston, lowers combustion pressure and reduces the velocity and pressure of the gas flow emerging therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Paul E. Reinke, Julie N. Brown
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Publication number: 20130174818Abstract: A symmetrical, single piece, hand held clay pigeon thrower, made of durable plastic, consisting of a handle at one end which then separates into parallel arms. The internal side of each arm contains a recessed channel along the lengths of the arms whereby a clay pigeon can be loaded into the channel at the end of the arms and slid towards the handle. The swinging of the thrower causes the clay pigeon to rotate along the length of the arms and channels and then launch. The arms are of such a length to accommodate up to two clay pigeons. The device may be used by both right-handed and left-handed individuals.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventor: Joel Evan Tingey
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Publication number: 20130174819Abstract: A hunting equipment sight cover comprises a pouch shaped to receive a sight; first and second flaps extending from the pouch to wrap about a frame of the sight or a portion of an equipment from which the sight extends; and connectors for connecting distal portions of the first and second flaps to the pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: GamePlan Gear LLCInventor: GamePlan Gear LLC
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Publication number: 20130174820Abstract: An archery release including release body, a trigger and a trigger bumper, where the trigger bumper reduces or eliminates noise generated by the trigger being actuated from a holding mode to a triggered mode. The trigger bumper can be constructed from an elastomeric material adapted to deaden noise upon impact with the trigger. The trigger bumper can be joined with the release body and/or the trigger.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: SCOTT ARCHERY MANUFACTURINGInventor: Brian K. Jones
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Publication number: 20130174821Abstract: An archery release including a release body, a wrist strap and a hybrid adjuster including both a rigid length adjuster and a flexible length adjuster which enable multiple levels of adjustment to the distance between the wrist strap and the release body. An archery release also is provided including a release body, a wrist strap and a retainer element configured to engage and secure the release body in a stowed position proximate the wrist strap when the archery release is not in use. A method also is provided for operating an archery release including the retainer element to stow the release body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: SCOTT ARCHERY MANUFACTURINGInventor: Brian K. Jones
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Publication number: 20130174822Abstract: The apparatus disclosed is a middle component, meaning that it requires a beginning apparatus such as a bowstring release and an ending apparatus such as a bowstring release wrist strap. A heat dissipating strip is included within the inner body and radiates heat to the metallic impregnated rubberize outer sheath where it is absorbed by an archer to keep hands and digits warm thus increasing the likelihood that when the time comes to fire an arrow at a target, said archer can feel his hands and digits. The apparatus is basically a transducer converting such as but not limited to, chemical energy into electric energy then converting electric energy into heat energy; however, said apparatus does not need to generate heat to be a middle component of the aforementioned and can be wholly used without a beginning component or an end component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventor: Robert Scott Howard
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Publication number: 20130174823Abstract: A bow press for deflecting bow limbs of a bow. Inside and outside support members are provided to engage the bow limbs and/or riser on the bow. Rotating support members roll on outside surfaces of the bow limbs to deflect the bow limbs toward the center portion in response to the actuator mechanism is extended.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: FIELD LOGIC, INC.Inventors: Larry PULKRABEK, Jay ENGSTROM, Aaron PELLETT, Dennis COAUETTE
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Publication number: 20130174824Abstract: A frame is provided, and a quiver assembly is attached to the frame. The frame, preferably made from aluminum, is manufactured by using an axis of extrusion that is perpendicular to the primary axis of the quiver assembly. A top portion of the quiver assembly provides blade covers with foam inserts to store, for example, expandable broadheads. The blade covers arc non-circular in shape, so that broadheads can he rotated approximately ninety degrees to a secure position. The quiver also utilizes a set screw that allows a the hunter to adjust the camming force required for loading and unloading the quiver from the bow. The quiver assembly utilizes rubber posts that allow for a quiet operation, as well as a secure means of locking the quiver assembly to a bow.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Out RAGE, LLCInventor: Out RAGE, LLC
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Publication number: 20130174825Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a bow dampener that may be devised to mitigate kinetic energy from a bow string. The bow dampener can comprise a frame element that may be configured to support a string dampening element. The string dampening element may be configured to engage the bowstring at or near an end of an arrow shooting operation. The frame element can comprise a barrel mount that is configured to selectively engage a side of a crossbow barrel, such as on one or more sides of the crossbow barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Richard L. Bednar, Jacob A. Hout
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Publication number: 20130174826Abstract: A camouflage blind for hunting, photography, and the like is described. The blind includes a central hub with a plurality of legs pivotally coupled thereto and coupled to a fabric cover at distal ends thereof. The legs are pivotable between a generally parallel closed orientation to a deployed orientation extending radially outwardly from the hub. Tension in the cover provides an over-center condition that retains the legs in the deployed orientation. The hub includes a mounting member with a faceted rod for coupling to a coupling member associated with a bow, stand, or other support. A support leg can be flexibly coupled to the mounting member to support the blind on a surface. A supplemental cover having an elastic band disposed in the perimeter thereof can be disposed on the blind to overlay the cover and thereby easily change or enhance camouflage patterns in the field.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventor: Jay Faherty
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Publication number: 20130174827Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting rigid, brittle articles such as tile used as a building material is improved by the capability to make both straight and curved cuts in tile on a single machine. The machine has both circular and plunge cutting tools and a table for moving the tile in both curved and straight lines in relation to the cutting tool, thereby achieving both curved and straight cuts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2011Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Adam Boyd, Benjamin Frank
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Publication number: 20130174828Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for controlling the surface profiles of wafers cut in a wire saw machine. The systems and methods described herein are generally operable to alter the nanotopology of wafers sliced from an ingot by controlling the shape of the wafers. The shape of the wafers is altered by changing the temperature and/or flow rate of a temperature-controlling fluid that comes in contact with the ingot. Different feedback systems can be used to determine the temperature of the fluid necessary to generate wafers having the desired shape and/or nanotopology.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: MEMC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, SPAInventor: MEMC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, SPA
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Publication number: 20130174829Abstract: Methods are disclosed for determining mounting locations of ingots on a wire saw machine. The methods include measuring a test surface of a test wafer previously sliced by the wire saw machine from a test ingot to calibrate the system. A magnitude and a direction of an irregularity of the measured test surface of the test wafer is then determined. The mounting location is then determined for another ingot to be mounted on the ingot holder based on at least one of the magnitude and direction of the irregularity of the measured test surface of the test wafer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: MEMC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, INC.Inventor: MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130174830Abstract: A fuel-fired condensing type air heating furnace is provided with an electronic condensate water level sensing system operative to sense improper outflow of condensate from a collector box portion of the furnace and responsively shut down or prevent operation of the furnace. Condensate probe portions of the system are oriented in a manner such that several air flow orientation of the furnace may be utilized without the necessity of relocating the probes or effecting an re-wiring of the water level sensing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Rheem Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Rheem Manufacturing Company
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Publication number: 20130174831Abstract: An oven appliance with a pair of doors is provided. The doors slide along a track in order to open and close and are coupled with a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly allows movement of one of the doors to be transferred to the other door such that the doors open and close simultaneously. When the doors are open, the doors are stored in pockets defined in the oven appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: Timothy Scott Shaffer
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Publication number: 20130174832Abstract: An appliance comprises at least one heating component, a baffle component positioned below the at least one heating component, an air intake component positioned above at least a portion of the baffle component, and an air redirection component positioned between the air intake component and the baffle component. In an example of an airflow path in the appliance, air entering the appliance through the air intake component is directed down below the baffle component by the air redirection component before flowing up through the baffle component to the at least one heating component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: James Lee ARMSTRONG, Paul Bryan CADIMA
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Publication number: 20130174833Abstract: Lighter fluid having a smoky aroma can be prepared by combining liquid smoke with aliphatic petroleum solvent. The smoke-scented lighter fluid imparts a pleasant scent while it is applied to charcoal briquets and ignited.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: The Clorox CompanyInventor: The Clorox Company
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Publication number: 20130174834Abstract: A pellet-fired grill for barbecue cooking includes a cleanout port in the bottom of the combustion chamber that enables access to the ash that falls from the burner unit, so that the ash may be cleaned out and removed from the grill without necessitating disassembly of the upper components of the grill. The access door is slidably secured adjacent to the cleanout opening and connected to a knob or pull link so that it may be slidably translated longitudinally to open for ash removal and close the cleanout opening so that the airflow through the burner assembly is not disrupted from its designed path.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: S. TY MEASOM, Brett Bennett
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Publication number: 20130174835Abstract: An substrate heater includes at least a wet porosity of between 15-35% to allow for sufficient electrolyte solution and porosity for access of a reducing agent within the substrate and oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: RECHARGEABLE BATTERY CORPORATIONInventor: RECHARGEABLE BATTERY CORPORATION
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Publication number: 20130174836Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for capturing liquid splash and overflow during the cooking process. A splash gutter comprises a seal region and a deflector region, with the seal region defining a perimeter of an aperture dimensioned for receipt of cookware. The seal region is operable to conform to the outer surface of a sidewall of the cookware. The deflector region is joined to the seal region, with the deflector region depending upwardly and outwardly from the seal region. The deflector region is adapted to bound a capture zone when joined with cookware.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventor: Jesman Mutangadura
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Publication number: 20130174837Abstract: A burner body is disclosed for use in a gas burner assembly. The burner body includes a sidewall and a main gas conduit, the main gas conduit having an inlet and an outlet; a plurality of primary burner ports disposed within the sidewall so as to be in communication with the outlet of the main gas conduit; a simmer flame port disposed within the sidewall in a spaced relation with the primary burner ports for providing a reignition source therefore; and a stability chamber disposed within the burner body, wherein the stability chamber comprises at least a first expansion region and a second expansion region, wherein the second expansion region has a greater volume than the first expansion region.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventor: Paul Bryan CADIMA
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Publication number: 20130174838Abstract: An apparatus for delivery of therapeutically conditioned air to a patient may include a hollow flexible tube and at least one clamp attached to the tube. A shape retention wire may be engaged with the tube. The apparatus may be configured to direct the therapeutically conditioned air to a region near the patient's nose and mouth without being attached to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventor: Thomas Youngblood
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Publication number: 20130174839Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface adapted in use to face the patient. The frame includes a main body providing an aperture therethrough for the introduction of breathable gas into a nasal breathing cavity. An elbow assembly is swivelably coupled to the front surface of the frame. The elbow assembly includes a swivel elbow that defines an intake port and an exhaust port separated from the intake port using a baffle. The elbow assembly includes an end portion that interfaces with the aperture of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventor: ResMed Limited
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Publication number: 20130174840Abstract: Atomizer for a ventilation machine with a ventilator, comprising a body with a first connection for connecting the atomizer to a ventilator and a second connection for connecting the atomizer to a line leading to a patient, wherein the body forms a flow channel from the first connection to the second connection; and an atomizing device for atomizing a fluid; characterized in that the atomizing device is disposed between the first connection and the second connection in the flow channel and adapted so that the fluid can be atomized substantially parallel to, and preferably in, the flow direction from the first connection to the second connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: PARI Pharma GmbHInventor: PARI Pharma GmbH
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Publication number: 20130174841Abstract: The invention relates to a method of determining water level in a humidifier chamber that is part of a humidified gases delivery apparatus and system. The method comprising the steps of delivering power to a heater plate, varying the power delivered to the heater plate, measuring the rate of change of temperature and determining the level of water based on the heating characteristics of the volume of water within the chamber, in particular determining the level of water within the chamber based on the rate of change of temperature and the supplied power.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2010Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Yi-Cheng Sun, Jonathan David Harwood
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Publication number: 20130174842Abstract: A therapeutic vaporizer is disclosed having two or more housing portions configured to form an inner cavity. The housing portions are movable between an open and closed position, such that at least a portion of the inner cavity is enclosed when the housing portions are in the closed position. The vaporizer includes at least one accessory-receiving element configured to receive at least one accessory within the inner cavity when the housing portions are in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Clovershield, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Smith Young, Robert Irving Pratt
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Publication number: 20130174843Abstract: A tub for a humidifier includes an inner tub configured to hold a supply of water; an outer tub configured to receive the inner tub, the outer tub comprising a bottom and a cavity being formed between the bottom and the inner tub when the inner tub is received in the inner tub; and a valve configured to control a flow of the supply of water from the inner tub to the cavity. The valve is closed to prevent the flow when the inner tub is received in a first position in the outer tub and open to permit the flow when the inner tub is received in a second position in the outer tub.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: RESMED LIMITEDInventor: ResMed Limited
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Publication number: 20130174844Abstract: A device for securing a tracheostomy or endotracheal tube to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Gregory E. Doll, Michael Schuster
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Publication number: 20130174845Abstract: A powered air purifying respirator (PAPR). The PAPR comprises an electric motor mechanically coupled to a blower, an oxygen sensor, an alarm device, and a controller coupled to the oxygen sensor and to the electric motor, wherein the controller controls the electric motor, wherein the controller determines if the oxygen concentration is deficient, and wherein the controller commands the alarm device to present an indication when the oxygen concentration is deficient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Vinay Kumar Vinnakota, Praveen Kumar Palacharla, Swapnil Gopal Patil
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Publication number: 20130174846Abstract: A breathing apparatus (1) is disclosed that is adapted to determine a transpulmonary pressure in a patient (125) when connected to said breathing apparatus. A control unit (105) is operable to set a first mode of operation for ventilating said patient with a first Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) level; set a second mode of operation for ventilating said patient with a second PEEP level starting from said first PEEP level; and determine said transpulmonary pressure (Ptp) based on a change in end-expiratory lung volume (?EELV) and a difference between said first PEEP level and said second PEEP level (?PEEP). Furthermore, a method and computer program are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: THE LUNG BAROMETRY SWEDEN AB C/O STENQVISTInventor: Ola Stenqvist
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Publication number: 20130174847Abstract: A method of controlling treatment of respiratory conditions of a patient includes determining a signal representative of patient respiratory flow. The signal is analysed to determine (i) the presence of an apnea and a hypopnea and (ii) if present, a type of the apnea or hypopnea. A motor driven blower is controlled to increase a treatment pressure of an airflow delivered toward the airway of the patient upon determination of the presence of an apnea or a hypopnea depending on the type of the apnea or hypopnea, and otherwise to decrease the treatment pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: RESMED LIMITEDInventor: ResMed Limited
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Publication number: 20130174848Abstract: Oxygen regulator (1) to deliver breathing gas in a cabin (10) of an aircraft comprising a first inlet (12) for pressurized breathing oxygen, a second inlet (14) for diluter gas, an outlet (16) to provide a breathing mixture to a user, and a regulation device adjusting the concentration of breathing oxygen in the breathing mixture. The regulation device comprises a emergency device (30) that adjusts the concentration of breathing oxygen in the breathing mixture as a function of a variation speed of the cabin altitude.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Matthieu Fromage, Wolfgang Rittner, Gunter Boomgarden, Christophe Besset
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Publication number: 20130174849Abstract: Olfactory devices and methods for partially or completely blocking, masking or otherwise reducing olfactory input to mitigate adverse responses thereto. In one embodiment, a method of treating a patient with an olfactory-triggered condition may include diagnosing the patient's olfactory-triggered condition. In response to the diagnosis, the method may further include placing an olfactory device over an olfactory area in a nasal cavity of the patient to mitigate the olfactory-triggered condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Prospex Medical IIIInventors: Robert E. Atkinson, Jason Galdonik, Paul McLean
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Publication number: 20130174850Abstract: A breathing mask arrangement includes a frame portion, a sealing lip provided to the frame portion and adapted to form a seal with a user's face, a forehead support provided to the frame portion, and a forehead cushion removably secured to the forehead support. The forehead cushion includes a contact portion having a contact surface adapted to contact a user's forehead and a connecting structure structured to couple the forehead cushion to the forehead support and allow pivoting and/or tilting movement of the contact portion relative to the forehead support. The connecting structure includes a support foot adapted to be received within a respective opening provided in the forehead support.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventor: ResMed R&D Germany GmbH
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Publication number: 20130174851Abstract: The present invention relates to the surface structure of a plastic material and particularly of silicone surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to the surface structure of the surfaces of a breathing mask assembly or a patient interface to be used for supplying breathing gas to a patient. Such patient interface for providing respiratory gas to a patient comprises a contact surface for contacting a patient's skin, wherein at least a part of said contact surface is a structured surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: ResMed R&D Germany GmbHInventor: ResMed R&D Germany GmbH
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Publication number: 20130174852Abstract: This invention relates to a condom made of silicone rubber having interlocking rings for holding the condom in a collapsed configuration to facilitate insertion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventor: Daniel Resnic
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Publication number: 20130174853Abstract: A method of securing a patient onto an operating table when the patient is in the Trendelenburg position and apparatus therefor including a kit. A viscoelastic pad is used to support and hold a patient on a medical procedure table during a medical procedure performed while the table, and thus the patient lying thereon, is in an inclined position, such as the Trendelenburg position. The viscoelastic pad has characteristics which promote a minimization of pressure forces on the patient's body, as well as promote a secure cushioning and holding of the patient in a desired position on the table, in order to minimize injury to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Alessio PIGAZZI, Glenn KEILAR
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Publication number: 20130174854Abstract: A method of securing a patient onto an operating table when the patient is in the Trendelenburg position and apparatus therefor including a kit. A viscoelastic pad is used to support and hold a patient on a medical procedure table during a medical procedure performed while the table, and thus the patient lying thereon, is in an inclined position, such as the Trendelenburg position. The viscoelastic pad has characteristics which promote a minimization of pressure forces on the patient's body, as well as promote a secure cushioning and holding of the patient in a desired position on the table, in order to minimize injury to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Alessio PIGAZZI, Glenn KEILAR
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Publication number: 20130174855Abstract: Method and devices for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers are described in which a portable support assembly may be worn by a bed-stricken individual around particular regions of the body where pressure ulcers tend to form. The portable support assembly may generally include one or more individual fluid filled pods which are enclosed entirely within an inner fluid pad localized along a central portion. Both the one or more pods and inner fluid pad are then enclosed entirely by another layer of fluid within an outer fluid pad which extends over the entire assembly. Each of the fluid lavers may be secured to an outer shell which is relatively stiffer than the fluid layers and may restrict or limit the expansion or movement of the fluid pods and/or fluid pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: PRS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: PRS Medical Technologies, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130174856Abstract: Method and devices for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers are described in which a portable support assembly may be worn by a bed-stricken individual around particular regions of the body where pressure ulcers tend to form. The portable support assembly may generally include one or more individual fluid filled pods which are enclosed entirely within an inner fluid pad localized along, a central portion. Both the one or more pods and inner fluid pad are then enclosed entirely by another layer of fluid within an outer fluid pad which extends over the entire assembly. Each of the fluid lavers may be secured to an outer shell which is relatively stiffer than the fluid layers and may restrict or limit the expansion or movement of the fluid pods and/or fluid pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: PRS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: PRS Medical Technologies, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130174857Abstract: A pharyngeal retractor device and implantation methods are provided for use in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The device includes a retracting element and a tissue engaging element that promotes tissue ingrowth around or onto the retracting element. The device is implanted in tissue space beneath the pharyngeal wall to alter the shape of the wall. The device may be implanted through the oral cavity alone or by using a trocar or a hand-held delivery system to deliver the device through the pharyngeal wall. Alternatively, the device may be implanted using an open, direct visualization approach from the side of a patient's neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Robert A. Rousseau, Kevin S. Weadock
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Publication number: 20130174858Abstract: A surgical drape including a clear plastic substrate which is substantially impervious to liquids. The substrate is positionable over a patient with a first surface of the substrate generally engaging the patient. The substrate has an aperture formed therein which affords access to a location to which an incision is to be made in the patient. The drape further includes an absorbent lamina which overlies a second surface of the substrate which faces in a direction opposite that in which the first surfaces faces. A clear plastic patch, also substantially impervious to liquids, is sealed relative to the substrate along a line encircling the aperture. The patch can have a hole, either initially provided at manufacture or created by a surgeon during the procedure, which is at least partially coextensive with the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: MEDICAL CONCEPTS DEVELOPMENT, INC.Inventor: MEDICAL CONCEPTS DEVELOPMENT, INC.
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Publication number: 20130174859Abstract: Apparatus and methods for conforming a support to a body are described in which a portable support assembly may be worn by a bed-stricken individual around particular regions of the body where pressure ulcers tend to form. The portable support assembly may generally include adjustable supports which conform the assembly to the patient's body and which also help to distribute one or more fluid pad assemblies relative to the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: PRS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: PRS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
