Patents Issued in February 4, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160030239
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a pupil expander capable of being safely arranged without damaging an iris and capable of maintaining a sufficiently expanded state of a pupil during ophthalmologic surgery such as cataract surgery. This pupil expander 1 is used for maintaining a pupil P in an expanded state during cataract surgery and include: four arm sections 10 serially arranged so as to form a circular shape; and coupling sections 20 each made of a plastic material and configured to connect end sections of adjacent arm sections 10. The end sections of adjacent arm sections 10 are connected to each other by the coupling section 20 made of a plastic material and, as a result, the overall shape of the pupil expander 1 changes inside an eye on the basis of deformation of the coupling section 20 and the overall shape of the pupil expander 1 is maintained after the deformation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: Frontier Vision Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Junsuke Akura, Kiran Pkharel
  • Publication number: 20160030240
    Abstract: A micromanipulation system includes a micromanipulator that includes a handpiece, and a micromanipulation tool that includes a tool shaft and is operatively connected to the handpiece. The micromanipulator further includes an actuator assembly connected to the micromanipulation tool to provide manual control of the micromanipulation tool, and a force sensing system comprising a force sensor attached to the tool shaft. The force sensing system is configured to provide an output signal that indicates a force imposed on the tool shaft. The micromanipulation system also includes a processor that is in communication with the force sensing system, and is configured to receive the output signal and compensate for forces due to actuation of the micromanipulation tool to determine a force due to interaction of the micromanipulation tool with a region of interest. The processor outputs an indication of at least one of a magnitude and a direction of the determined force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicants: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Berk Gonenc, Iulian Iordachita, Russell H. Taylor, Cameron Riviere, Peter Gehlbach, James Handa
  • Publication number: 20160030241
    Abstract: In described embodiments, an ophthalmic device provides for cell removal. In one embodiment, the ophthalmic device is introduced into the eye to remove cells on the underside of the anterior capsular membrane and the posterior capsular surface that can grow and block vision in an eye following cataract surgery. The ophthalmic device includes a disk with either a cleaning edge or tacky substance, and is inserted via shaft, the shaft coupled directly to the disk and forming a cannula, or optionally coupled to the disk with a separate cannula there between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: Steven B. Siepser
  • Publication number: 20160030242
    Abstract: A glaucoma shunt (10) for reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) is provided. The glaucoma shunt (10, 50) includes a first planar element (12) from which extends a divider element (16). The first planar element (12) and the divider element (16) form two passageways (32) for aqueous evacuation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Yakir KUSHLIN, Elie DAHAN
  • Publication number: 20160030243
    Abstract: A method for preparing an endothelial corneal graft is provided. The method comprises: providing a donor cornea; irradiating the donor cornea from an endothelial side thereof with laser radiation to cause a photodisruption in tissue of the donor cornea at a focal point of the radiation; and moving the focal point of the radiation to form an endothelial graft in the donor cornea. By irradiating the donor cornea from the endothelial side thereof, instead of the epithelial side, to cut the endothelial graft, optical inhomogeneities which may develop after death in stromal tissue of the donor cornea leave the laser cutting process substantially unaffected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Christof DONITZKY, Theo SEILER
  • Publication number: 20160030244
    Abstract: A system and apparatus for increasing the amplitude of accommodation and/or changing the refractive power and/or enabling the removal of the clear or cataractous lens material of a natural crystalline lens is provided. Generally, the system comprises a laser, optics for delivering the laser beam and a control system for delivering the laser beam to the lens in a particular pattern. There is further provided apparatus for determining the shape and position of the lens with respect to the laser. There is yet further provided a method and system for delivering a laser beam in the lens of the eye in a predetermined shot pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: Lensar, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudolph W. Frey, Gary B. Gray, Dennis R. Pape, George R. Downes, Jorge A. De Castro, Jerome R. Kuszak
  • Publication number: 20160030245
    Abstract: Methods and devices for treating tinnitus in a human subject wherein the subject is caused to perceive a tinnitus suppressing sound which fully or partially suppresses the subject's tinnitus. The tinnitus suppressing sound can be set to a pitch offset from a matched pitch for the human subject. The offset can be one or more half octaves or octaves lower or higher than the matched pitch. The offset can also be set as a function of the human subject's hearing loss and as a function of limitations in the sound producing device so that the optimal sound for the human subject when wearing the sound producing device is the sound that is used in that situation. The produced sounds may also be modulated with a sinusoid for improved suppression. Other methods and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: William A. Perry, Jeffrey A. Carroll
  • Publication number: 20160030246
    Abstract: Water resistant acoustic ports and electronic hearing protection devices incorporating such ports are described. More specifically, water proof acoustic ports that provide water protection for an internal sealed chamber by providing acoustically transparent inlets that are capable of withstanding external water pressure at given depth due to their volume relation to that of the internal chamber, as well as hearing protection devices incorporating such ports, are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Paul D. Henry, David M. Lutgring, David A. Hotvet
  • Publication number: 20160030247
    Abstract: A multi-use bandage has a flexible fabric and a pouch forming a medication insert area located on an underside of the flexible fabric. The medication insert area is configured for overlying a treatment area on a user and for receiving therein any of a plurality of different medications for treating any of a plurality of different symptoms. An adhesive is located on an underside of the flexible fabric and surrounds the medication insert area. The adhesive is configured for adhesively engaging the user's skin about the treatment area, and for preventing medication inserted in the medication insert area from spreading or moving from the treatment area to an unselected area of treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: Ryan Joseph Salvino
  • Publication number: 20160030248
    Abstract: A dressing having a multilayer assembly is described. The dressing includes a polyurethane dressing layer that is adhesively secured over a wound or other location on a user's skin. Also described are label strips that can be incorporated into the dressing. The label strips can include text, indicia, logos, or other markings which are applied to the strip prior to or after application of the dressing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: Pieter Potters
  • Publication number: 20160030249
    Abstract: A wound dressing assembly includes a wound cover and a carrier. The wound cover has a length and width substantially greater than a height (or thickness), a first major surface, and a second major surface, opposite the first. The first major surface has disposed thereon a wound cover pressure sensitive adhesive comprising a colloidal absorbent, and it is arranged and configured to adhere to mammalian skin during use. The carrier has a length and width substantially greater than a height (or thickness), a first major surface, and a second major surface, opposite the first. The first major surface of the carrier is disposed in facing relation and is removably attached to the second major surface of the wound cover, and it has disposed thereon at least one pressure sensitive adhesive. After application of the wound cover to skin for use, the carrier is removable from the wound cover to leave the wound cover adhered to the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Leonardo Caneppele, Guaraci Nakamura Rodrigues Conceicão, Michael W. Eknoian, Carlos da Silva Macedo, JR., André Narcizo, Paulo Cesar de Godoy Oriani
  • Publication number: 20160030250
    Abstract: A two-stage wound dressing assembly includes a wound cover and a carrier. The wound cover has a length and width substantially greater than a height (or thickness), a first major surface, and a second major surface comprising a polyurethane film, opposite the first. The first major surface has disposed thereon a wound cover pressure sensitive adhesive comprising a colloidal absorbent, and it is arranged and configured to adhere to mammalian skin during use. The carrier has a length and width substantially greater than a height (or thickness), a first major surface, and a second major surface, opposite the first. The carrier is formed of a foamed polymeric web having a height of between about 200 and about 500 ?m. The first major surface of the carrier is disposed in facing relation and is removably attached to the second major surface of the wound cover, and it has disposed thereon at least one pressure sensitive adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Leonardo Caneppele, Guaraci Nakamura Rodrigues Conceicão, Michael W. Eknoian, Carlos da Silva Macedo, JR., André Narcizo, Paulo Cesar de Godoy Oriani
  • Publication number: 20160030251
    Abstract: Disclosed is a compression device for applying compression to a body part of a user. The compression devices comprises a sleeve for substantially covering a portion of the body part of a user, wherein the sleeve has an outer surface, an inner surface, an upper edge, a lower edge and two lateral side edges. In the transverse direction from the first lateral side edge to the second lateral side edge the sleeve comprises a first lateral side region, a central region and a second lateral side region. At least the central region of the sleeve comprises a main material having elasticity in at least the transverse direction of the sleeve. A maximum elongation in the transverse direction is from 5% up to and including 30% under a load of 10 N per cm width and a difference quotient of tension in transverse direction from 20% elongation to 25% elongation equal to or greater that 0.6 N per cm width per percent elongation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: JOANNES F.H.M. SCHUREN, GUIDO HITSCHMANN, EDWARD L. WEAVER, II, KAY MOHR
  • Publication number: 20160030252
    Abstract: A slip-cut mechanism uses static force to hold a material layer onto a preferably smooth rotating drum, and ultrasonic energy bonds discrete pieces of the material layer to second material layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Song Sayaovong, Donald R. Dodelin, Jon Allen Pelland, Robert E. Andrews, Gottfried Jason Hohm
  • Publication number: 20160030253
    Abstract: A nosebleed treatment device with position indicator for use in treating a patient having a nosebleed uses a nose clip that has a swab holder disposed on it to moveably hold a bulky or oversized swab to position it on the nosebleed site. A plurality of measurement lines are located on both the handle and the swab portion allowing the user to determine the location of the nosebleed site. The swab can be moved to press against a bleed site in a patient having the nosebleed. A medically effective agent is applied to the bleed site either by applying it to the swab portion. The medically effective agent contains at least one of a clot enhancing agent and a vasoconstricting agent. The agent may contain vitamin K as well as a vasoconstricting agent epinephrine and is herbally or mammalian sourced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: Abbas M. HUSAIN
  • Publication number: 20160030254
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include wound packing devices and methods of making and using the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a wound packing device including a plurality of spacing elements comprising a nanotextured surface. The wound packing device can also include a connector connecting the plurality of spacing elements to one another. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Maharaj, Teryl L. Woodwick Sides
  • Publication number: 20160030255
    Abstract: A reusable shield and liner for use by a woman during menstruation is disclosed. The liner is octagonal in shape and comprises two or more layers. The shield contains one water-resistant layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Linda L. Rescorl, Celeste Mergens, Janice Mae Bode, Cindy Murdock, LaPriel Stein
  • Publication number: 20160030256
    Abstract: An array of absorbent articles, in particular baby care articles, comprising at least two, preferably at least three, articles of different sizes, the articles having a wearer-facing side, a garment-facing side and an absorbent core (28) comprising an absorbent material (60) between the wearer-facing side and the garment-facing side. Each absorbent article is notionally divided by longitudinal axis (80), and has a front region (36), a back region (38) and an intermediate crotch region (37). The absorbent core comprises a pair of channel-forming areas (26) at least partially present in the crotch region of the article. The channel-forming areas are symmetrically disposed on opposite side of the longitudinal axis and are concave towards the longitudinal axis. Each channel-forming area has a length (CL) and a height (CH) and the length to height ratio (CL/CH) of the channel-forming areas increases with the size of the articles of the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Ernesto Gabriel BIANCHI, Thorsten RINNERT
  • Publication number: 20160030257
    Abstract: An absorbent sanitary article that includes a permeable inner layer, an impermeable outer layer, an absorbent pad interposed between the permeable inner layer and the impermeable outer layer; the pad includes a first layer of non-woven fabric, a second layer of non-woven fabric partly joined to the first layer of non-woven fabric, an absorbent core interposed between the first and second layers of non-woven fabric, a plurality of seals between the first layer of non-woven fabric and the second layer of non-woven fabric defining in the absorbent pad a plurality of cells; the absorbent core includes a first absorbent material and a second absorbent material divided in the cells; the cells comprise at least a first cell containing the second absorbent material together with the first absorbent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Matteo PIANTONI, Valerio SOLI
  • Publication number: 20160030258
    Abstract: A pulpless core is provided with flexibility for superabsorbsnt expansion by using elastic strands stretched and coupled to a nonwoven layer, and then relaxed partially to create receiving valleys (puckers) and the puckers are provided with superabsorbent polymer, and then a layer of nonwoven or acquisition film can be coupled on top of nonwoven/elastic/sap carrier layers to create an absorbent core laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: Curt G. Joa, Inc.
    Inventors: Wei Wei, Gottfried Jason Hohm
  • Publication number: 20160030259
    Abstract: A force focused fastening system maintaining a fastener element in plane during fastening. The force focused fastening system includes a force focused fastening member including an extensible region and an end region. The end region includes a fastener element and the extensible region includes a high modulus region aligned relative to a center portion of the fastener element. During fastening, the force focused fastening member directs forces toward the center portion of the fastener element, away from end portions, minimizing distortion of the fastener element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Anna Elizabeth Macura, Mark James Kline
  • Publication number: 20160030260
    Abstract: An absorbent article for wearing about the lower torso of a wearer includes a topsheet, a backsheet joined to at least a portion of the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer is disposed in fluid communication with the second layer. The first layer has a first shape and the second layer has a second shape. The first shape is different from the second shape. Each of the first layer and second layer comprise less than about 20 percent airfelt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: John Peter Lankhof, Yukio Heki, Masahiro KONDO, Niels Hollenberg, Steven Stuart Bullock, Toshiyuki Iwata
  • Publication number: 20160030261
    Abstract: A container (100) is provided with a container body (101) having a base (103) and a plurality of sidewalls (104,105) extending from the base to define a receiving cavity (200). A first container body part (201) is coupled to the container body to pivot between a closed position and an open position. One or more first aid items (203) are disposed within the receiving cavity. A sensor (207) detects the first container body part in or transitioning to open position. A sounder (208), operable with the sensor, emits one or more audible sounds (209) when the sensor detects the first container body part in or transitioning to the radially displaced open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Tambra Martin, Brittany Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160030262
    Abstract: A mounting clamp assembly that provides at least one support point for a wheelchair back mounting assembly, the mounting clamp assembly includes a clamp block and threaded clamp fastener extending through the clamp block and engaging a support by which the mounting clamp can be secured to a wheelchair cane; the mounting clamp assembly can be easily disassembled and adjusted to accommodate upright frame members of various diameters without the use of a tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory W. Goeckel, Jeffrey A. Bee, David K. Parsons
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    Publication number: 20160030263
    Abstract: The present invention is plurality of telescoping tubes which are supported by air pressure. The telescoping tubes are used as a support system for a bed, and namely, a hospital bed. The telescoping tubes have a spring system in areas where air pressure is not required, and air pressure may be controlled in a precise manner so as accommodate the patient in a specific manner. A laminate or fitted sheet with a plurality of apertures may be fitted on the top of the tubes so as to provide added support and to absorb bed soiling. The telescoping tubes either as a whole bed or in part, may be easily placed into a sanitizing system that extends the life of the bed and reduces the transmission of communicable diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: SARKIS AGAJANIAN
  • Publication number: 20160030264
    Abstract: A portable infant incubator is provided. The incubator has a foldable circumferential wall connected to a base. The foldable circumferential wall has a first configuration folded on a top surface of the base and a second configuration standing from the top surface of the base. A cover is operatively connected to the wall when wall is in the second configuration, to provide a substantially enclosed space with the wall and the top surface of the base. An environmental control device is provided to maintain a predetermined temperature and humidity within the enclosed space. A sensor is provided to acquire environmental data and providing the data to the environmental control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: Craig LEHMANN, John BRITTELLI
  • Publication number: 20160030265
    Abstract: A device for controlling an operating table is disclosed. The device has a controller that controls a traction drive device that moves the operating table. The device also has at least one control element disposed on the controller. The traction drive device moves the operating table from a stopped state to a first speed based on a first actuation of the at least one control element. The traction drive device increases the operating table speed from the first speed to a second speed based on the first actuation of the at least one control element being interrupted for a first time period that is shorter than a first interruption time period and based on a double actuation of the at least one control element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: MICHAEL FRUEH, MATTHIAS JOERGER, TIMO PFIRRMANN
  • Publication number: 20160030266
    Abstract: An adjustable positioning roll including a support portion having a support side and a substantially flat base surface, and one or more separately formed base portions, or elevating portions, configured to have a substantially same length and width as the flat base surface, the one or more base portions being detachably coupled to the flat base surface of the support portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Tracy Thompson, Edward Mobley, Eric Cox
  • Publication number: 20160030267
    Abstract: A compression garment, having: (a) a body portion dimensioned to be wrapped around a body limb, the body portion having a top edge, a bottom edge and a pair of opposite side edges; and (b) a plurality of bands, wherein the bands are each attachable onto the body portion at a plurality of different locations, and wherein the bands wrap around part of the body portion when the body portion is wrapped around the body limb to apply compression force to the body limb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: CIRCAID MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Moses A. Lipshaw, Thomas Richardson, Teresa Kennerknecht, Sandra Anne Shaw
  • Publication number: 20160030268
    Abstract: A linkage (100, 200) having a plurality of small angle links (114, 116; 208, 212) with axes of rotation directed to a single point to allow movement of an recipient object without moving the point of action of an applied force (F).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: Jos MEULEMAN
  • Publication number: 20160030269
    Abstract: Stretching of the pectoral muscles and other elements of the upper torso is optimized by pivoting arm guides arranged to be supported by the outstretched arms of a user reclining on an elevated support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: Colin HOOBLER
  • Publication number: 20160030270
    Abstract: Stretching of the pectoral muscles and other elements of the upper torso is optimized by pivoting arm guides arranged to be supported by the outstretched arms of a user reclining on an elevated support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Colin HOOBLER, Robert SANDMEIER
  • Publication number: 20160030271
    Abstract: A driving module and a motion assistance apparatus including the same may be provided. For example, the driving module including a driving source provided on one side of a user and configured to transmit power, a power transmitting rotary body configured to rotate by the power transmitted from the driving source, and a first decelerator configured to transmit power between the driving source and the power transmitting rotary body, the first decelerator having an input side rotary body configured to receive power from the driving source, and an output side rotary body configured to transmit power to the power transmitting rotary body may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Se-gon ROH, Jongwon LEE, Jeonghun KIM, Minhyung LEE, Youn Baek LEE, Byungjune CHOI, Hyun Do CHOI
  • Publication number: 20160030272
    Abstract: A gait orthotic device, such as a powered exoskeleton, includes at least one joint; at least one actuator configured to cause movement of the device at the joint; a cushioning mechanism coupled to the device for absorbing energy or spreading a force during an impact with a surface or object; and a controller. The controller is configured to determine when a fall is occurring and direct the actuator to: orient the device so the cushioning mechanism makes contact with the surface or object during the fall; or reduce a kinetic energy of the device during the fall by performing positive joint work. The cushioning mechanism can take various forms, including an airbag, a spring, a bumper, a roll bar or a kickstand. Preferably, the cushioning mechanism is an airbag in the form of an airbag module that is detachably coupled to the device for removal and replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Russdon Angold, Reuben Sandler, Robert Moore
  • Publication number: 20160030273
    Abstract: A multi-purpose solar power safe walker for a user having waist or knee problems, in which a support is attached to legs, and the legs have wheels with an elastic member embedded in the legs. The use is able to walk while sitting on the support halfway such that half or more of the weight of the user is relieved, thus minimizing loads being burdened to the knees or waist and enabling the user to walk by themselves. Further, the safe walker uses solar energy as power so as to be equipped with a source for generating low-carbon green energy. The use of the safe walker can be extended to a hospital room or to a medical or shopping use, thereby enabling the safe walker to be used for multi purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: Kyung-Hee HAN
  • Publication number: 20160030274
    Abstract: A personal mobility device includes a frame including first, second, third, and fourth frame members. The first and second frame members are connected, such as by a pivot joint. The third and fourth frame members are connected to collapse in the same plane as the first and second frame members. The first and third, and second and fourth, frame members are also connected via hinges. This allows the device to fold (“collapse”) and unfold (“expand”) substantially simultaneously in two substantially orthogonal planes. A tension wire assembly is provided that biases the frame into a collapsed configuration; a locking mechanism is provided that holds the frame in an expanded configuration. Alternatively, tendons can bias the frame into an expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Colin TOUHEY, Henry EBBOTT-BURG, Patricia KAVANAGH
  • Publication number: 20160030275
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a blind-guiding positioning system for mobile device and the method for operating the same. It helps a blind user to capture the local video using the camera module when he wears a portable electronic accessory such as a pair of wearable glasses or when he is followed by a homecare robot. By using the positioning module, the user's location can be confirmed and tracked. Thereby, the family members, the caring units, the police department, or the fire department at the remote side can master the real-time safety condition of the user. In addition, the user can know his location by using the voice. Hence, the user's ability without other's guidance is improved and his safety during activities is ensured as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: CHI-HSIN LIANG, YI-HSIANG CHEN
  • Publication number: 20160030276
    Abstract: A spinal support device for alleviating a user's spinal or neck pain. The spinal support device includes a support having a plurality of inflatable bladders positioned on an upper surface thereof. A pump supplies a fluid, such as air or water among others, to the plurality of bladders so as to inflate the same. Each bladder further includes a pressure sensor for monitoring the pressure therein and a valve for sealing the bladder once it has been filled. A control circuit having a microprocessor that communicates with the pump, pressure sensors, and valves is provided, wherein the microprocessor serves to close the valves when the pressure within each bladder has reached a predetermined level. The inflatable bladders may be successively inflated and deflated so as to provide a massaging effect. Further, a heating layer may be disposed over the bladders to provide heat to the user's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: Jonathon Spanyer
  • Publication number: 20160030277
    Abstract: Provided is a thermotherapy device, which includes a first housing (10), a second housing (20) disposed under the first housing (10), a transfer plate (30), at both sides of which transfer rollers (31) are provided, and a pair of guide rails (40) that is provided to the second housing (20) and on which the respective transfer rollers (31) of the transfer plate (30) are placed. The pair of guide rails (40) are integrally molded when the second housing (20) is injection-molded. Thus, since the guide rails on which the transfer rollers of the transfer plate travel are integrally molded when the second housing is injection-molded, inefficiency caused by mounting separate rails as in the related art is removed, and thereby assemblability, productivity, and economic efficiency of the thermotherapy device can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Dong Myoung LEE, Sang Min LEE, Ho Sang YU, Ji Hoon PARK, Sang Ui CHOI
  • Publication number: 20160030278
    Abstract: A portable rolling massager is provided that includes a spindle, a roller rotatably mounted on the spindle, and a covering for the roller that features a comfortable surface when applied to the skin and pressure is applied to muscles underlying the skin. Heating and cooling of the cover provides other therapeutic benefits. Storage in the spindle accommodates weights, flashlights, key storage, music devices, and the like. Hand grips having distal ends are designed to provide the ability to massage trigger points that develop in the muscles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: Spring S. Faussett
  • Publication number: 20160030279
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for configuring a sexual stimulation device, the method comprising: receiving a configuration template; receiving a plurality of sensor profiles from a plurality of sensors; wherein, one or more of the plurality of sensor profiles are associated with a biofeedback response by a person using the sexual stimulation device; wherein, one or more of the plurality of sensor profiles are associated with a position, orientation, or motion of the sexual stimulation device; interpreting the plurality of sensor profiles using the configuration template; and generating an output, using the configuration template, based on the interpreted plurality of sensor profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Jonathan Daniel Driscoll, Aaron Tynes Hammack
  • Publication number: 20160030280
    Abstract: A device and method for treating restless leg syndrome by transmitting sound proximate the leg or legs of a patient with sound in the range of 20 to 100 Hertz, or 20 to 100 beats per second. The method may be accomplished using sound generators disposed within a pad or sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: Sensory Neurostimulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Jones, Fred H. Burbank, Alvin Memmolo
  • Publication number: 20160030281
    Abstract: A system that applies vibration to a desired region of a human body comprising a plurality of vibratory stimulators installed in a flexible material; a programmable control unit (PCU) connected to each said vibratory stimulator a plurality of sensors to collect biofeedback data; a set of programs for the operation of the PCU; a biomechanical database stored in a computer and being populated by the biomechanical data collected by the sensors after application of each said predefined pattern of vibration; and an algorithm to analyze and rank said patterns of vibration according to a ranking factor, wherein a user can choose a pattern of vibration that has a higher ranking factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: IMAN SHAFIELOO
  • Publication number: 20160030282
    Abstract: For the treatment of the upper respiratory system is used sea water due to its due to its anaplastic, healing and hypertonic (osmosis) characteristics, deriving if it stays for adequate time inside the nasal conchas and nose cavities. This invention for its accomplishment, guarantees a stable column of water for adequate period of time in the nasal cavities and by the ingestion (Valsava) the water is pushed in the nasal conchas and the ducts of the nose sinuses and cavities and is consisted of Central storehouses (1) having a movable pin (4) with manually-operated provides water via the pipe (5) in the mouth (8). The central pipe (5a) provides the water to the nose and the small pipe (5b) to the periphery of the mouth (8) that expands it for its sealed application and is based in two edges (10). Alternatively the pipes (5) and the mouths are joined by one (5c) which is adapted in the entrance (12) of the bag (1a) with a pin (13), moved by electricity (13) or manually-operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: George NAOUM
  • Publication number: 20160030283
    Abstract: A method of making a storage bag comprising the following steps performed in any order: (a) forming a composite tube having an inner surface comprising a higher melting polymer, an outer surface comprising a lower melting polymer, two ends, and a diameter; (b) flattening the tube in a direction perpendicular to the diameter; (c) forming a joint at one of the ends at a temperature between respective melting points of the higher melting polymer and the lower melting polymer; (d) providing a composite sheet having a first side comprising a higher melting polymer and a second side comprising a lower melting polymer; and (e) disposing the composite sheet over the joint such that the first side comprising a lower melting polymer engages the joint and forming a lap seam over the joint at a temperature between respective melting points of the higher melting polymer and the lower melting polymer, and a storage bag made by such method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Bret A. Snyder, Basak Irem Nase, John E. Bacino, William Shamrock
  • Publication number: 20160030284
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for lyophilizing and sealing a medicament within a medical delivery device having an opening. The apparatus may include a stopper for sealing the opening. The stopper may have one or more elongated members extending from a base, in a direction that is parallel to a central axis of the base. One or more of the members may be set radially away from the axis and define a coaxial central well. The member or members may define a void. The elongated member or members may engage a device inner wall and support the base away from the opening. The void may provide gas exchange between a device interior and a device exterior. The gas may be a lyophilization byproduct that escapes from the device interior between the inner wall, the base and the member or members. The stopper may be advanced into the device to seal the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: Lionel Vedrine
  • Publication number: 20160030285
    Abstract: A child proof closure including an outer cap having a set of spaced apart apertures extending through a top surface of the outer cap, an inner cap dimensioned and configured to be assembled within the outer cap having a set of spaced apart receivers corresponding to the at least one set of spaced apart apertures of the outer cap, and a key having a set of spaced apart projections dimensioned and configured to be inserted through the spaced apart apertures of the outer cap to engage the spaced apart receivers of the inner cap when the spaced apart apertures of the outer cap are vertically aligned with the spaced apart receivers of the inner cap for unscrewing the assembled closure from the container by turning the key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: David A. Miceli, Joseph A. Miceli
  • Publication number: 20160030286
    Abstract: Vial containers including a collar which is attached to a vial or incorporated into a vial cap, a cap designed to receive a portion of the collar while covering the vial, and a container designed to receive a portion of the collar and encase the body of the vial are described herein. The collar, generally, includes a means for reversibly attaching to the cap and container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: BRUNO FAZI, JASON L. BAZALA, ARTHUR E. UBER, III
  • Publication number: 20160030287
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid valve and fluid connection system, comprising a casing having a chamber with a first internal connection element and a first external connection element; comprising a first movable valve element in the chamber; and comprising an actuating element which has a fluid communication system with a second internal connection element and a second external connection element; wherein the first internal connection element cooperates with the second internal connection element and the valve element to establish or block a fluid connection between the first and second external connection elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: PARKER HANNIFIN MANUFACTURING GERMANY GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Tolga AYDIN
  • Publication number: 20160030288
    Abstract: A package that is configured to store and dispense fluids. The package includes a container and a dosing dispenser for closing an opening to the container. The dosing dispenser includes a body portion having a syringe receiver and a valve assembly that is configured to permit the flow of fluid from the container to the syringe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: John A. VASSALLO, Steven GIFT, W Gordon BEECROFT