Patents Issued in December 31, 2015
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Publication number: 20150374995Abstract: The present invention relates in general to methodologies for the treatment quenching preconditioning and communication between the intrinsic cardiac nervous system and an electrical stimulus. In particular, the present invention utilizes spinal cord stimulation to alter and/or affect the intrinsic cardiac nervous system and thereby protect the myocytes, stabilize myocardial electrical instability and/or alleviate or diminish cardiac pathologies.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of OklahomaInventors: Robert D. Foreman, Jeffrey L. Ardell, John A. Armour, Michael J.L. DeJongste, Bengt G.S. Linderoth
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Publication number: 20150374996Abstract: A method and apparatus for treatment of heart failure, hypertension and renal failure by stimulating the renal nerve. The goal of therapy is to reduce sympathetic activity of the renal nerve. Therapy is accomplished by at least partially blocking the nerve with drug infusion or electrostimulation. Apparatus can be permanently implanted or catheter based.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Howard R. Levin, Mark Gelfand
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Publication number: 20150374997Abstract: A successive approximation ADC made of a low voltage configurable differential amplifier and low voltage logic circuits which can convert a high voltage analog input to a digital equivalent. The differential amplifier can be configured as either an op amp or a comparator depending upon the mode of operation. An input capacitor C1 is switchably coupled to an electrode selected for voltage sampling. A switched capacitor array C2 is coupled across the differential amplifier input and output. A SAR coupled to the switched capacitor array provides a digital output corresponding to the sampled analog voltage. During a sampling interval and a charge transfer interval, the differential amplifier is configured as an op amp. During the transfer interval, the voltage on the input capacitor multiplied by the ratio C1/C2 is transferred to the switched capacitor array. During an analog to digital conversion interval, the ADC converts the analog voltage to an equivalent digital output.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: ALFRED E. MANN FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHInventor: EDWARD K. F. LEE
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Publication number: 20150374998Abstract: Methods and apparatus for delivering therapy from an implanted neurostimulator to a patient are provided. One feature is an external controller that acts as a gateway for therapy. The external controller can be a handheld controller that communicates wirelessly with the implanted neurostimulator. In some embodiments, the controller communicates with a database to determine a therapy approval status of the neurostimulator. Therapy can be approved by a physician prescription, or by prepayment, for example. In some embodiments, the neurostimulator is deactivated when no approved therapies remain.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Kellie S. FLETCHER, Benjamin David PLESS, Anthony V. CAPARSO, Kenneth N. HORNE
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Publication number: 20150374999Abstract: A method of applying a neural stimulus with an implanted electrode array involves applying a sequence of stimuli configured to yield a therapeutic effect while suppressing psychophysical side effects. The stimuli sequence is configured such that a first stimulus recruits a portion of the fibre population, and a second stimulus is delivered within the refractory period following the first stimulus and the second stimulus being configured to recruit a further portion of the fibre population. Using an electrode array and suitable relative timing of the stimuli, ascending or descending volleys of evoked responses can be selectively synchronised or desynchronised to give directional control over responses evoked.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: John Louis Parker, James Hamilton Laird-Wah
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Publication number: 20150375000Abstract: A current management system for use in the stimulation output stage of a neurostimulation system can be programmed to steer different amounts of current through different stimulation electrodes to vary how strongly the tissue adjacent each electrode is stimulated during a particular programmed stimulation episode. An stimulation electrode drive circuit associated with each electrode that is available for stimulation allows independent control of the flow of current through that electrode. A reference electrode is provided in the circuit to source or sink current as necessary to balance the currents going into and out of the patient, so that no stimulation electrode is required to serve that purpose. More specifically, by configuring the circuit to maintain a constant potential at the reference electrode (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Stephen T. ARCHER
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Publication number: 20150375001Abstract: The present subject matter includes an implantable medical device with a capture feature at or near the proximal end. In some cases, the capture feature includes a hold that is configured to facilitate a releasable connection with a delivery device that is used to deliver the implantable medical device to a target implant site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Michael J. Root, Nick A. Youker, Benjamin R. Fruland, Keith R. Maile, Robert S. Harguth
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Publication number: 20150375002Abstract: A one-piece electrical contact ring for use in a lead receptacle of an implantable medical device includes (i) a tubular body defining a cavity extending through the body and (ii) a plurality of resiliently deflectable elements extending from the tubular body into the cavity. The deflectable elements have a lead contacting portion configured to contact the lead when received by the cavity. The lead contacting portions of the deflectable elements in a relaxed state are located in a plane that intersects the tubular body and are configured to deflect along the plane towards the tubular body as the lead is inserted in the contact ring. The contact ring may further include a plurality of stops, each configured to (i) engage a stop portion of the elements when the elements are sufficiently outwardly deflected and (ii) inhibit further outward deflection of the elements when the stops engage the stop portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Darren A. Janzig, Chris J. Paidosh, Paulette C. Olson, Gerald G. Lindner
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Publication number: 20150375003Abstract: An implantable medical device, comprising an implantable component having a rechargeable power supply and an external wireless charger. The wireless charger has a rechargeable power supply, and an inductive coil configured to transcutaneously transfer power from the charger power supply to the implantable power supply, and configured to detect and receive, via the inductive coil, power from an auxiliary charger for recharging of the charger power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Werner Meskens
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Publication number: 20150375004Abstract: Methods and devices for adjusting therapy delivery decisions in an implantable cardiac stimulus device by observing cardiac activity following an initial identification of a treatable condition. In some examples, cardiac activity that appears benign is quantified and a therapy confirmation threshold is adjusted according to how much apparently benign cardiac activity is seen after an initial identification of a treatable condition. In other examples, a new threshold is applied following the initial identification of treatable condition, removing historical data preceding the initial identification from subsequent therapy delivery decisions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: CAMERON HEALTH INC.Inventors: Jay A. Warren, Rick Sanghera, Venugopal Allavatam
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Publication number: 20150375005Abstract: A device for generating a therapeutic electromagnetic field includes at least one conducting coil for placement in the vicinity of a patient. A signal generator is controllable to cause an electrical current to flow through the coil to produce a substantially spatially homogeneous electromagnetic field in at least a part of the patient. The electromagnetic field varies with a frequency that is selectable to substantially match a characteristic operational frequency of a nervous system of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Yaron SEGAL
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Publication number: 20150375006Abstract: A method for delivering optical stimulation comprises transfecting a target tissue with a light-sensitive channel protein sensitive to light in a wavelength range, delivering light in the wavelength range to the target tissue via an optical stimulation device, substantially simultaneously with delivering light to the target tissue, sensing bioelectric signals, determining a patient therapeutic state based on the bioelectric signals, and adjusting the delivery of the light to the target tissue based on the sensed patient therapeutic state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Timothy J. Denison, Kunal Paralikar, Gordon Orvis Munns, Wesley A. Santa, Peng Cong, Christian S. Nielsen, John D. Norton, John G. Keimel
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Publication number: 20150375007Abstract: An optical hair-growing device includes a headset that outputs light, and a controller that controls operation of the headset. The headset includes a light emitting unit including a light source, a pair of arms attached to the light emitting unit, a pair of first attachments attached to the arms to produce reaction force, and a pair of second attachments attached to the light emitting unit to produce reaction force. When the headset is attached on a head, the pair of first attachments each comes into contact with a side head portion to give the reaction force to the head, and the pair of second attachments each comes into contact with a head top portion to give the reaction force to the head. According to the present constitution, a position of the light emitting unit with respect to the head is hard to be displaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Toshihiro TAKEUCHI, Takeshi SHIBA
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Publication number: 20150375008Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable illuminating device (110) comprising at least one illuminating light source (112) emitting light of a wavelength comprised in the range of 450 to 495 nm, preferably, comprising at least one further illuminating light source (112) emitting light of a wavelength comprised in the range of 620 nm to 750 nm; a diffuser (113) scattering the light of said illuminating light source (112) at least in part in the direction of at least one eye, preferably at least one cornea and/or retina, of said subject; and a mounting mechanism (114) for fixing the portable illuminating device (110) to the body of a subject. Preferably, said diffuser (113) scatters the light of said illuminating light source (112) at least in part in the direction of at least one eye and in the direction of at least a part of the facial skin of a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Norbert GRETZ, Yury SHULHEVICH
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Publication number: 20150375009Abstract: A method for preventing disease in an animal by exposing the animal to one or more doses of geothermal energy wherein the total dose of geothermal energy is in the range of from 10 to 2000 mJ/kg. In addition, a method for treating disease in an animal by exposing the animal to one or more doses of geothermal energy wherein the total dose of geothermal energy is in the range of from 10 to 2000 mJ/kg.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Eugene R. Moore
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Publication number: 20150375010Abstract: Radiation therapy or brachytherapy devices, systems and methods are in general catheter form and include at least one balloon that assists in placement of radio therapeutic members at desired treatment locations within an existing body cavity or at a site that was formed under a patient's skin for treatment purposes. One or more detectors, such as microdiodes, are present on the device, and a hyperthermia tube or the like is also included that delivers hyperthermia treatment for the target treatment site or sites. Data collected by the detector allows the medical professional to monitor radiation treatment and, when desired, interaction between hyperthermia treatment and radiation delivery by the radiation treatment member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Mark A. D'Andrea
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Publication number: 20150375011Abstract: Brachytherapy seed insertion and fixation devices and systems to decrease implanted brachytherapy seed migration within tissue and minimize trauma. Component(s) with cavity or opening features are attached to a brachytherapy seed or series of seeds. The cavity or opening features interact with the patient's tissue to fix the seed and component assembly in place and inhibit movement/migration of the seed(s). The cavity or opening features may optionally be filled with an adhesive or other beneficial material. The seed(s) or seed and component assembly may be inserted using a delivery device having a needle through which the seed(s) or assembly are implanted and a stylet extending through the needle to cut tissue and facilitate insertion of the needle. The stylet has a reduced diameter cutting tip to cut a narrow hole in tissue, and a tapered region that stretches the narrow hole to accommodate insertion of the larger diameter needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: C. R. BARD, INC.Inventors: John Spittle, Michael W. Drobnik, Christopher D. Drobnik, Mike Krachon
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Publication number: 20150375012Abstract: A medicament delivery vehicle, the vehicle comprising a reversibly deformable carrier (RDC) adapted to support the medicament on an outside surface of the carrier, an inside surface of the carrier, or homogeneously dispersed throughout the carrier. Specifically, the medicament delivery device may include a reversibly deformable carrier (RDC) adapted to support the medicament.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Arnold M. Herskovic
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Publication number: 20150375013Abstract: Various implementations of the invention provide techniques and supporting systems that facilitate real-time or near-real-time ultrasound tracking for the purpose of calculating changes in anatomical features during a medical procedure. More specifically, anatomical features within a patient undergoing a medical procedure are tracked by obtaining temporally-distinct three dimensional ultrasound images that include the feature of interest and obtaining a targeted subset of ultrasound images focused on the feature. Based on the targeted subset of ultrasound images, a displacement of the feature is determined and image parameters used to obtain the targeted subset of ultrasound images are adjusted based on the displacement. This results in a time-based sequence of three dimensional images and targeted ultrasound images of the feature that identify changes in the position, size, location, and/or shape of the feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Martin Emile Lachaine, Sebastien Tremblay, Fabienne Lathuiliere, Tony Falco
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Publication number: 20150375014Abstract: A system and method for tattoo removal utilizing controlled acoustic energy deposition is disclosed. The system and method can generate an acousto-mechanical or acousto-elastic effect in tattoo pigment particles or agglomerates of pigment particles. The acousto-mechanical or acousto-elastic effect can induce a fragmentation of the pigment particles or agglomerates of pigment particles, creating sub-particles of a size which can be less visible from the surface of the skin or cleared from dermal tissue entirely.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Michael H. Slayton, Paul Jaeger
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Publication number: 20150375015Abstract: A medical imaging and therapy device is provided that may include any of a number of features. The device may include a Histotripsy transducer, a generator and controller configured to deliver Histotripsy energy from the transducer to target tissue, and an imaging system. In some embodiments, a method of treating tissue with Histotripsy energy comprises positioning a focus of a histotripsy transducer on a target tissue, delivering histotripsy energy from the histotripsy transducer through a bone aberrator, forming a histotripsy bubble cloud on the focus, and preventing the formation of secondary histotripsy bubble clouds without implementing an aberration correction algorithm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Charles A. CAIN
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Publication number: 20150375016Abstract: The present invention provides n ultrasonic treatment device (10) for heating a portion of a subject of interest, comprising a ultrasonic irradiation unit (12) for generating high-intensity focused ultrasonic irradiation, whereby a beam path of the ultrasonic irradiation is movable along a trajectory for depositing ultrasonic energy within a target zone (22) of the subject of interest, and a control unit (20) for controlling the ultrasonic irradiation unit (12) to move the beam path of the ultrasonic irradiation along the trajectory and to apply an ultrasonic dose to the target zone (22), wherein the control unit (20) is adapted to receive temperature information of the target zone (22) and to control the ultrasonic irradiation unit (12) based on the received temperature information, and the control unit (20) is adapted to control the ultrasonic irradiation unit (12) based on the temperature of a current (26) and at least one previous direction (28) of the beam path of the ultrasonic irradiation along the traType: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Charles MOUGENOT
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Publication number: 20150375017Abstract: Treatment is provided at an ideal timing. Provided is an ultrasonic treatment apparatus including: a therapeutic-ultrasound-wave radiating portion that radiates therapeutic ultrasound waves for causing an ultrasonic treatment material having a tendency to accumulate in an affected area to exert a therapeutic effect; an accumulation determining portion that determines whether or not the ultrasonic treatment material has accumulated in the affected area; and a determination-result presenting portion that presents a determination result obtained by the accumulation determining portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicants: THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO, OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventors: Miyuki MURAKAMI, Satoshi YAMAGUCHI, Teruyuki NAGAMUNE, Kosuke MINAMIHATA
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Publication number: 20150375018Abstract: A safety hood (1), with a head strap (7) for fixation on the head (6) of a user of the hood, has features for adjusting the head strap (7) to different head sizes and/or head shapes. The respirator hood (1) has, further, a visor pane (4) and a flexible hood outer skin (8), which are connected with one another and of which the visor pane (4) is indirectly or directly fastened to the head strap (7). The visor pane (4) is fastened indirectly or directly to the head strap (7) exclusively in the area (10) of the forehead of the user of the hood.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Katja FRANKE, Olaf BALKE, Martin RADEMACHER
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Publication number: 20150375019Abstract: A personal protection system including a support (100) worn around the head and a hood (400) worn over the head and the support. A ventilation unit (150) attached to the support draws air into the hood. Ultraviolet lights (360) direct light into the air stream drawn into the hood. The light renders microorganisms in the air stream innocuous.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Brian VanDerWoude, Michael W. Noonan, Richard F. Huyser, Bruce Henniges
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Publication number: 20150375020Abstract: A personal safety apparatus and systems include a mast connected to a base. The mast includes a plurality of mast sections and is vertically extendable from the base between a collapsed position and an extended position. A jib is rotatably connected to the mast. The jib is moveable between a first position wherein the jib is generally parallel to the mast and a second position wherein the jib extends outward from the mast. The jib includes a first jib arm and a second jib arm. The second jib arm is moveable relative to the first jib arm. An anchor point is secured to the jib. The anchor point is configured to connect to a cable configured to secure to a person.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Timothy James Palet
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Publication number: 20150375021Abstract: In a reel 24 of a lanyard, a cam 46 is rotatable to change an orientation among a free orientation, a locking orientation, and a waiting orientation. The free orientation represents an orientation in which the cam 46 can be rotated in any of directions. The locking orientation represents an orientation in which a locking engagement portion 82 engages with a latching portion 96 of a cam receiver 52. The waiting orientation represents an orientation in which a waiting engagement portion 84 engages with a plate spring 48. When the bobbin rotates in one direction, the cam 46 changes from the free orientation to the waiting orientation. When the bobbin rotates in the other direction, a tip 82a of the cam 46 in the waiting orientation is guided by a guiding surface 100, to change the cam 46 from the waiting orientation to the locking orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: FUJII DENKO CO., LTD.Inventor: Akitomo KOZUKI
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Publication number: 20150375022Abstract: A method of suppressing, reducing and/or extinguishing a subterranean fire comprising contacting the subterranean fire with a fire-suppression composition comprising a carrier agent and a flame-retardant salt. A method of treating a peat fire comprising locating one or more hot spots associated with the peat fire, preparing an aqueous solution of a fire-suppression composition comprising guar and monoammonium phosphate, wherein a ratio of guar to monoammonium phosphate is about 30:70; and contacting the peat fire with the aqueous solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Stephen A. SINUNU
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Publication number: 20150375023Abstract: Fire-extinguishing composition comprising a gaseous phlegmatizer propellant of carbon dioxide mixed with nitrogen or air, a liquid alkaline phlegmatizer which is a mixture of aqueous ammonia with neutral inhibitor, namely fluorinated film-forming foaming agent and/or solution of a caesium salt in ratio of aqueous ammonia to neutral inhibitor ranging from 99:1 to 80:20, and acid neutralizer and propellant consisting of a carbon dioxide mixture, pressure stabilizer, namely nitrogen or air, and antifreeze in volume ratio ranging from 80:15:5 to 97:2:1. Device comprises a tank with chemical inhibitor, gas cylinder connected to cavity of said tank by tube aerator, start-intake device, and outlet pipe connected to a tubular nozzle atomizer via a valve. There are no fewer than 3 slit-like nozzles with reduced angle of inclination relative to the horizontal. Furthest nozzle from end of atomizer is perpendicular to horizontal, and dispersion vector of end nozzle is parallel to horizontal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Vladimir Ivanovich Seliverstov, Dmitrity Dmitrievich Osmakov, Lev Vladislavovich Rzhavskiy, Anton Vladislavovic Stepanov, Galina Valdimirovna Trubnikova, Valeriy Leonidovich Bakharey, Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Minashkin, Vladimir Ilyich Stenkovoy, Pavel Gennadievich Veretinskiy, Pavel Valerievich Kukshin
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Publication number: 20150375024Abstract: A dry visor intended to be mounted in a fire protection installation, of the type including a network of vacuum sprinklers. The visor includes an elongate body having, at one of its ends, a connecting piece for coupling to piping, the connecting piece including a first nozzle capable of making a connection between the visor and the piping. The visor includes a shutoff member for shutting off the first nozzle. The other end of the visor bears a sprinkler. A connection is provided between the shutoff member that shuts off the first nozzle and a shutoff member that shuts off the nozzle of the sprinkler. The connection is configured to move in such a way as to cause a shutting-off position of the shutoff member of the sprinkler nozzle to coincide with a shutting-off position of the shutoff member that shuts off the first nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Maurice Kadoche
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Publication number: 20150375025Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of using a portable chemical decontamination system for decontamination of chemical warfare agents, including agent VX. Specifically, the present invention provides a portable chemical decontaminant system that is rapidly effective against chemical warfare agent VX. The disclosed method decontaminates agent VX using both electrochemically generated chlorine dioxide and chlorine dioxide generated by the reaction between a chemical warfare agent VX degradation product and excess sodium chlorite. The method using the portable system eliminates the need to transport corrosive or highly reactive chemicals, and dramatically simplifies the logistics of delivering an effective chemical decontaminant system to wherever it may be needed. The portable chemical decontamination system electrochemically generates chlorine dioxide and hypobromite.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Alan David Willey, Vladimir Gartstein, James Robert Tinlin, Brian Christopher France
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Publication number: 20150375026Abstract: An apparatus and method for agitating and rearranging a grouping of individual cushioning articles in an enclosed container are disclosed. The method and device may protect and individual from an injury resulting from landing in the enclosed container when the individual cushioning articles are overly compressed and lack appropriate spacing in order to absorb the kinetic energy of an individual landing in the enclosed container. The apparatus may include an air actuated inflatable bladder with inflatable extensions that may be utilized to lift and/or separate the cushioning articles, thus allowing the cushioning articles to be repositioned in a random, non-uniform, fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: TEAM USA PRODUCTIONS LLCInventors: Richard A. Palumbo, Christian Palumbo
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Publication number: 20150375027Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve an exercise device including a base member, a pair of tower members, and a strap. The base member includes a substantially planar bottom surface, a top surface opposite the bottom surface, and an opening extending through the top and bottom surfaces. The pair of tower members extends upward from opposite ends of the top surface of the base member. The strap releasably secures to each of the pair of tower members at a chosen height and with a chosen amount of slack. The strap includes a handle positioned between a first end and a second end of the strap, wherein the chosen amount of slack of the strap is adjustable by coupling the strap to each of the pair of tower members at different positions on the strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Jonathan Neal
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Publication number: 20150375028Abstract: A system and method for mechanically coupling an energy harvester to strength training type exercise equipment is disclosed. An energy harvester with unwanted vibration forces is mechanically isolated from exercise equipment by a system comprising a plurality of mechanically compliant vibration isolators and a ballast mass; a flexible cord, pre-loaded with a near constant force spring is used to transmit motion from the weight stack to the energy harvester; the flexible cord has a force limiting feature to pre-excessive force from being transmitted from the energy harvester to the weight stack during an exercise motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: Strength Companion, LLCInventors: David G. Oteman, Jin W. Lee
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Publication number: 20150375029Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a body-building power generation apparatus and a method of generating power using the power generation apparatus, comprising at least one fitness device, an energy storage device connected with the fitness device for transforming and storing the kinetic energy transmitted from the fitness device, wherein the energy stored in the energy storage device can be transformed into kinetic energy and outputted by an output mechanism connected with the energy storage device, a speed changing mechanism, receiving the kinetic energy from the output mechanism and outputting said kinetic energy after adjusting it, and a generator connected to the speed changing mechanism for transforming the adjusted kinetic energy into electric energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: XIAOLIN YIN
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Publication number: 20150375030Abstract: An elliptical trainer includes a frame, a linkage unit, a pedal unit and a horizontal damping unit. The frame includes a base bracket, a column and a guiding member. The linkage unit includes a pair of handles axially disposed on and reciprocately movable relative to the column. The pedal unit includes a pair of pedal levers respectively pivotally mounted to the handles. And the horizontal damping unit includes a pair of belts each having a driven end directly connected to one respective handle or pedal lever and a damping force-generating portion located at an opposite end thereof remote from the driven end. By driving the handles or the pedal levers, the damping force-generating portions provide the handles with a damping in horizontal vector and a potential energy for driving the handles to restore.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: REXON INDUSTRIAL CORP., LTD.Inventors: Shun-Chi YANG, Chun-Huang YANG
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Publication number: 20150375031Abstract: An Exercise tube with adjustable resistance can provide different compression resistance strength for exercise. A user can select the correct spring loaded small tubes of different resistance strength to add up to desired total resistance strength and insert them into bigger outer tube and big inner tube. The user can adjust the resistance strength needed for a particular exercise. In addition, different user can share the same exercise tube by adjusting the resistance strength to suit their individual needs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Kun Yuan Tong
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Publication number: 20150375032Abstract: The adjustable variant resistance exercise apparatus has installed several different resistant elastic springs and can provide variety of resistance for exercise. Man, woman, boy and girl can share the same one of adjustable variant resistance exercise apparatus for exercise. User can upgrade or downgrade exercise resistant power by adding more or remove some elastic rubber bands for exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Kun Yuan Tong
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Publication number: 20150375033Abstract: A polyvalent apparatus for physical therapy, is described, comprising a support (1) to which are fastened a first tool (4) provided for a specific treatment, a second and a third tool (6, 8) provided for a specific treatment, the second and the third tool (6, 8) being connected to the support (1) in combination with the first tool (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Gianni Lanfranco
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Publication number: 20150375034Abstract: An exercise apparatus may include: a housing including a height configured to be mounted to a surface, a first longitudinal axis extending through the height; a biasing member, the biasing member including a substantially rigid upper section, a substantially rigid lower section, and a flexible joint therebetween, the flexible joint providing a flexural resistance, wherein the lower section is coupled to the housing and a second longitudinal axis extends through the upper section; and a handle coupled to the upper section, wherein the biasing member is transitionable between a first position in which the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis are generally parallel or collinear, and a second position in which the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis are orthogonal with respect to one another, the biasing member being biased to toward the first position. A kit including the same is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Thomas Joseph BABON
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Publication number: 20150375035Abstract: A lateral deltoid exercise machine has a floor engaging main frame, a user support pivot, a user support assembly pivotally mounted on the main frame via the user support pivot, and a pivotally mounted user engagement device or exercise arm assembly having arm pads for engagement by the user's forearms while pushing the arm pads outward and upward from a start position. A connecting link translates movement of the user engagement device to movement of the user support so that pivotal movement of the user engagement device results in a self-aligning, pivoting movement of the user support.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey Owen Meredith, Adam S. Guier
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Publication number: 20150375036Abstract: An exercise machine applicable for strengthening a user's abdominal muscles is described. The exercise machine can include a base frame, a backrest assembly and a seat assembly. The base frame can have side members and a crossbar member to provide floor support. The backrest assembly may be rotablely coupled with the base frame to swivel with simultaneous rotational movements around two or more axes of rotations. The backrest assembly can include two or more pairs of pivot joints. Each pair of pivot joints may define one of the axes of rotation. Handle bars may be mounted substantially transverse to the axes of rotation. The seat assembly may be affixed to the base frame to allow a user sitting on a seat pad of the seat assembly to cause the swiveling of the backrest assembly via hand pushes on the handle bars.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Wei-Teh Ho, Willy Wei Yu Ho
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Publication number: 20150375037Abstract: An exercise machine applicable for strengthening a user's abdominal muscles is described. The exercise machine can include a base frame, a seat assembly and a backrest assembly rotatably coupled with the base frame. The base frame can include side members and a crossbar member to provide floor support. The backrest assembly may be configured to swivel with rotational movements around at least one axis of rotation. The backrest assembly may include at least one swivel structure and two handle bars. Each swivel structure may be rotatable around a separate axis of rotation. The handle bars may be mounted substantially transverse to a particular axis of rotation. The seat assembly can include a seat pad affixed to the crossbar member to allow a user sitting on the seat pad to cause the swiveling of the backrest assembly via hand pushes on the handle bars.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Wei-Teh Ho, Willy Wei Yu Ho
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Publication number: 20150375038Abstract: A finger weight device is provided with two arcuate jaws. Each jaw having a lower portion with tines extending therefrom and are connected together at an upper portion by a hinge. The jaws have an inwardly facing surface configured to enclose around a finger of a person. A spring is configured to urge the tines towards each other such that the inwardly facing surface of the jaws secure the device about the finger. Each jaw has an handle extending from the upper portion, which when moved towards each other causes the tines to separate from each other. At least one weight receiving portion, and at least one weight corresponding to the receiving portion is provided for adding a desired weight to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Gemma Palmenco-Geller, Jason M. Geller, Pamela J. Caplan
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Publication number: 20150375039Abstract: Provided is a customized exercise system including exercise equipment comprising a sensor, a server storing information about an exercise method and an exercise amount corresponding to a body condition, and a mobile terminal receiving information about an exercise method and an exercise amount that are suitable for a user from the server and providing the transmitted information to the exercise equipment, in which a body condition of an individual user is determined using the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: IFIVE CO., LTD.Inventor: Chul Woong PARK
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Publication number: 20150375040Abstract: The present system relates to an exercise system comprising an appliance which acts much like an exercise device able, which is able to be used by an individual to enable repeated movements of one or more limbs, to thus enable the user to achieve a low level aerobic activity (e.g., low level exercise) while performing other non-exercise related tasks. A communication control module communicates with a personal electronic device located at the exercise device. A management subsystem communicates with the communication control module and is configured to track usage of the exercise device by at least one individual, and to implement at least one gamification subsystem. The gamification subsystem uses the tracked usage for the purpose of executing a program to reward usage of the exercise device. The gamification subsystem may also be configured to report information it generates to at least one of the individual or an entity associated with operation of the exercise device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Jacob R. SIGAL, Massimo BALDINI
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Publication number: 20150375041Abstract: A modular location tag, method of manufacture, and method of use thereof are provided. The modular location tag including a controller including a microcontroller configured to generate a data packet and a two or more individual transmit modules in data communication with the controller such that each individual transmit module is configured to transmit the data packet, each individual transmit module including an antenna and a pulse generator configured to transmit the data packet on ultra-wideband (UWB) blink data pulses. The controller causes substantially simultaneous transmission of the UWB blink data pulses from the respective transmit modules encourage reliable receipt of the UWB blink data pulses at one or more of a plurality of receivers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Edward A. Richley, Belinda Turner, Chang Wang, Jill Stelfox, James J. O'Hagan
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Publication number: 20150375042Abstract: A system includes an activity-specific article and an activity-agnostic puck. The article includes a receptacle and an activity-specific sensor coupled to the receptacle. The puck is configured to be removably positioned in the receptacle. The puck includes a processor, a communication interface, and at least one activity-agnostic sensor coupled to the processor. The processor receives information from the activity-specific sensor and the activity-agnostic sensor, and provides the received information through the communication interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Jonathan C. Schaffer
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Publication number: 20150375043Abstract: A multi-mode athleticism movement measurement system includes an athlete-borne acceleration sensor and an athleticism processing device to determine athleticism information based upon one or more timing measurements from the athlete-borne acceleration sensor, the athleticism information corresponding to any of multiple athleticism measurement modes available on athleticism processing device and selectable by a user. A data link between the athlete-borne acceleration sensor and the athleticism rating processing device transmits the one or more timing measurements from the athlete-borne acceleration sensor to the athleticism rating processing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Michael Prstojevich
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Publication number: 20150375044Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing and monitoring various athletic performance metrics, e.g., during the course of a game, a practice, a training session, training drills, and the like, are described. These systems and methods can provide useful metrics for players and coaches relating to athletic performances in various sports, including various team sports.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: James Molyneux, Aaron B. Weast, Brandon S. Burroughs