Patents Issued in October 18, 2016
  • Patent number: 9468748
    Abstract: A multi-needle assembly according to the present invention includes: a plurality of needles; a central hub for supporting the needles with the front part of the needles exposed and the rear part thereof fixedly surrounded; a suction cap with the front having needle penetration holes for receiving the needles, the suction cap surrounding the needles and in a sealed manner one side of the central hub; and an adjustment part rotatably connected to the rear end of the suction cap and screwed around one side of the central hub for moving the central hub forward or backward with regard to the suction cap by rotation so as to adjust the length of exposure of the needles, wherein the adjustment part has one side inscribed with continuous numbers or a scale around. Thus the exposed length of the needles may be easily adjusted and confirmed as being desired, so that easy treatment is possible without an additional means for confirming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: PANACE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Si-Yeol Bang
  • Patent number: 9468749
    Abstract: A medical connector for minimizing leakage of fluids during connection and disconnection is described. The medical connector includes a body having an inlet port, at least one outlet port adjacent to a male luer portion of the body, and a fluid path between the inlet port and the at least one outlet ports. A retractable seal adjacent to the male luer portion of the body and blocks the outlet ports of the body when the male luer portion of the medical connect is in a disconnected state. The retractable seal is positioned on the body such that it is moved away from the outlet ports upon insertion of the male luer portion of the medical connector into a medical access device thereby unblocking the outlet ports and creating a fluid path through the medical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventors: George Michel Mansour, Tim L. Truitt, Matthew Paul Fried
  • Patent number: 9468750
    Abstract: A multilayer helical wave filter having a primary resonance at a selected RF diagnostic or therapeutic frequency or frequency range, includes an elongated conductor forming at least a portion of an implantable medical lead. The elongated conductor includes a first helically wound segment having at least one planar surface, a first end and a second end, which forms a first inductive component, and a second helically wound segment having at least one planar surface, a first end and a second end, which forms a second inductive element. The first and second helically wound segments are wound in the same longitudinal direction and share a common longitudinal axis. Planar surfaces of the helically wound segments face one another, and a dielectric material is disposed between the facing planar surfaces of the helically wound segments and between adjacent coils of the helically wound segments, thereby forming a capacitance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.
    Inventors: Kishore K. Kondabatni, Christine A. Frysz
  • Patent number: 9468751
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for anchoring an implanted elongate medical device in a body portal, for example, a stimulation lead in a cranial burr hole, employ a securing element attached to an upper surface of a plate member, and moveable relative thereto, from an open position, at which the device may be inserted into a slot of the plate member, and a closed position, at which an engagement surface of the securing element anchors the inserted device. The securing element may extend at angle, with respect to a plane of the plate member, in the open position, and rotating the securing element lifts the engagement surface into the closed position. A locking member preferably extends from an upper surface of the plate member, and, when a latching portion of the securing element moves into engagement with the locking member, the element is moved into the closed position and secured thereat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric H. Bonde
  • Patent number: 9468752
    Abstract: The Tongue Relaxer comprises of a flat body low voltage electronic therapeutic device as a precise means of releasing excessive and deep muscular restrictive muscular tension within the inside body, base, and root of the tongue. Specifically designed for Voice pedagogy, Speech therapy, Professional singers, Public speakers, however not limited to. Veterinary applications may apply as well! The Tongue Relaxer provides a more reliable, lightweight, yet economical device that can be used by persons of almost any age under supervision. Working singers, actors, or public speakers often times make very unhealthy choices in a desperate attempt to temporarily relieve this tension and free there voices in order to get through a performance. The Tongue Relaxer is an extremely quick, direct, healthy, and effective means of addressing this issue of said tongue tension that eventually effects every singer and public speaker due to sudden environmental changes such as cold and dampness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Lawrence Keith Rubadou
  • Patent number: 9468753
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for stimulating motor units. An electrode array includes a plurality of electrodes configured to provide stimulation to respective motor units of a plurality of independent, mutually agonist motor units. A stimulator assembly is configured to provide a stimulation current to each electrode of the plurality of electrodes. The stimulation current is provided such that a sum of respective time-varying moments at the plurality of motor units remains substantially constant and non-zero.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Case Western Reserve University
    Inventors: Lee Fisher, Ronald Triolo, Dustin J. Tyler
  • Patent number: 9468754
    Abstract: Selective sensing implantable medical leads include pulsing and sensing portions and pulsing and not sensing portion. Leads and electrodes may be used in defibrillation and as integrated bipolar defibrillation electrodes. An entire electrode can pass charge while a valve metal or valve metal oxide portion of the electrode prevents the entire electrode from sensing, effectively rejecting unwanted signals. Differential conduction pathways, due to the valve metal and/or oxides thereof, cause the portions of the electrodes to conduct differently when used anodically and cathodically. Complex intracardiac electrical gradient can be formed along with a number of virtual electrodes within the tissue. Reentrant loops can thereby be pinned following defibrillation shock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Gonzalo Martinez, Timothy G. Laske, Mark T. Marshall
  • Patent number: 9468755
    Abstract: A medical electrical lead and methods of implanting medical electrical leads in lumens. Leads in accordance with the invention employ preformed biases to stabilize the lead within a lumen and to orient electrodes in a preferred orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Respicardia, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy W. Westlund, Mark C. Lynn
  • Patent number: 9468756
    Abstract: A medical implant and an electrode device for a medical implant, wherein the electrode device includes a distal end, a proximal end, and an electric transmission line that extends between the distal end and the proximal end. The transmission line includes at least one adaptive element. The at least one adaptive element includes a magnetodielectric material, which, under the action of a magnetic field, changes one or more of its electric and magnetic properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: BIOTRONIK SE & CO. KG
    Inventors: Heinrich Buessing, Jens Rump
  • Patent number: 9468757
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for an electrotherapeutic system including a first and second electrode. Each electrode includes a respective resistance wherein during operation of the electrotherapeutic system, an electrochemical reaction involving one or both of the electrodes varies the respective resistance of at least one of the electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Encore Medical Asset Corporation
    Inventors: Jon E. Beck, Robert F. Hause, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9468758
    Abstract: A device for diagnosing a wound in a patient, the device comprising: at least two electrodes configured to be placed on the skin of the patient, wherein the at least two electrodes are placed in the vicinity of the wound; and at least one signal processor operatively coupled with the at least two electrodes, wherein the at least one signal processor is configured to: i) detect and record an endogenous alternating electrical signal in an area of the wound, ii) transform said endogenous alternating electrical signal into a voltage versus frequency spectrum using a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm, and iii) diagnose the wound as a chronic wound if the voltage for a frequency between 65-200 Hz of the frequency spectrum is below 10?7.3±10% volts and as an acute wound if the voltage for a frequency between 65-200 Hz of the frequency spectrum is above 10?7.3±10% volts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: E-QURE CORP.
    Inventors: Michel Afargan, Elia Bernardino Ricci, Itshak Y. Ben-Yesha
  • Patent number: 9468759
    Abstract: A device and method for stimulating nerves. In one application, the approaches treat nausea and vomiting caused by a reaction to general anesthesia. A bi-modal approach involving acustimulation and medicants is contemplated for specific conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Kato Medical Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Rafael Escribano
  • Patent number: 9468760
    Abstract: The present invention provides a light-driven retina chip capable of receiving a signal light and a background light, including: an array of photodiodes and a plurality of background light eliminating units. The array of photodiodes includes a plurality of photodiodes and a plurality of current amplifying circuits. The signal light is converted into an electric signal and the background light is converted into a plurality of background light currents. The photodiodes are correspondingly connected to the current amplifying circuits. The background light eliminating unit includes a plurality of background light sensing circuits and a plurality of current eliminating circuits. The current eliminating circuits are respectively and electrically connected to the photodiodes of the array of photodiodes. The background light currents generated by the photodiodes from the background light are eliminated by the background light eliminating units, thereby enhancing a dynamic range of the light-driven retina chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Po-Kang Lin
  • Patent number: 9468761
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for quantifying the quality of a fiducial time marker for a candidate heart beat, quantifying the quality of a candidate heart beat, or determining a time of beat sequence of the patient's heart. A fiducial time marker is obtained for a candidate heart beat. A quality index of said candidate heart beat is set to a first value. The candidate heart beat is tested with at least one beat validity test. At least a second value is added to said quality index of said candidate heart beat if said candidate heart beat passes said at least one beat validity test. The candidate heart beat is tested with at least a second heart beat validity test. At least a third value is added to said quality index of said candidate heart beat if said candidate heart beat passes said at least second heart beat validity test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: CYBERONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark G Frei, Ivan Osorio
  • Patent number: 9468762
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided for treating pain while minimizing or eliminating possible complications and undesired side effects, particularly the sensation of paresthesia. This is achieved by stimulating in proximity to a dorsal root ganglion with stimulation energy in a manner that will affect pain sensations without generating substantial sensations of paresthesia. In some embodiments, such neurostimulation takes advantage of anatomical features and functions particular to the dorsal root ganglion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventors: Eyad Kishawi, Jeffery M. Kramer
  • Patent number: 9468763
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for modulating cranial nerves, such as the sphenopalatine ganglion, to treat a medical condition of a patient, such as cluster headache. A stimulation device comprising a dipole antenna is advanced transnasally to a target site at or adjacent to the nasopharyngeal mucosa posterior to the middle turbinate. Electrical impulses are applied through one or more electrodes in the stimulation device to the target nerve sufficient to modulate the nerve and treat the medical condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Electrocore, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce J. Simon, Joseph P. Errico
  • Patent number: 9468764
    Abstract: Methods of nerve signal differentiation, methods of delivering therapy using such nerve signal differentiation, and to systems and devices for performing such methods. Nerve signal differentiation may include locating two electrodes proximate nerve tissue and differentiating between efferent and afferent components of nerve signals monitored using the two electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaochong Zhou, John Edward Burnes, Lilian Kornet, Richard N. M. Cornelussen
  • Patent number: 9468765
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: NeuroPace, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen T. Archer
  • Patent number: 9468766
    Abstract: An intracardiac pacemaker is configured to receive a cardiac electrical signal developed across a pair of electrodes coupled to the pacemaker and detect a crossing of a first sensing threshold of the cardiac electrical signal. A pacing escape interval timer is set to a first pacing escape interval in response to the cardiac electrical signal crossing the first sensing threshold. The pacing escape interval timer is adjusted if the cardiac electrical signal crosses a second sensing threshold during a time limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd J Sheldon, Wade M Demmer, Margaret G Guo
  • Patent number: 9468767
    Abstract: A power source of an implantable medical device (IMD) is connected to one or more components that perform various functions of the IMD via an acoustic switching circuit. The acoustic switching circuit may include one or more switches that when open disconnect the one or more components from the power source and when closed connect the one or more components to the power source to activate the one or more components. Various techniques for connecting the components to the power source are described. These techniques aim to reduce the likelihood of inadvertently connecting the power source to the one or more components in response to acoustical signals from a source of interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard J. Hill, Rogier Receveur, Vincent Larik
  • Patent number: 9468768
    Abstract: The present invention relates a system that can configure a stimulus for functional electrical stimulation (“FES”) to maintain a constant muscle force while delaying the onset of muscle fatigue and a related method of use. The stimulus can be delivered to a nerve via a set of multiple electrode contacts according to a stimulation parameter that maximizes a joint moment associated with the stimulus and minimizes the overlap between pairs of contacts. The joint moment can be related to the muscle force, and the overlap can be related to the onset of muscle fatigue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Case Western Reserve University
    Inventors: Lee Fisher, Ronald Triolo, Dustin J. Tyler
  • Patent number: 9468769
    Abstract: A cardiac rhythm management (CRM) system includes a programming device that determines parameters for programming an implantable medical device based on patient-specific information including indications for use of the implantable medical device. By executing an indication-based programming algorithm, the programming device substantially automates the process between the diagnosis of a patient and the programming of an implantable medical device using parameters individually determined for that patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam W. Cates, James O. Gilkerson, Kenneth P. Hoyme
  • Patent number: 9468770
    Abstract: An exemplary cochlear implant includes a communication facility configured to receive at least a first data word and a second data word in series from a sound processor by way of a forward-telemetry link and a processing facility communicatively coupled to the communication facility and configured to 1) use the first data word to dynamically determine an address associated with an electrode by way of which a stimulation pulse is to be applied during a time slot of a stimulation frame and 2) use the second data word to determine an amplitude of the stimulation pulse that is to be applied by way of the electrode during the time slot of the stimulation frame. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Advanced Bionics AG
    Inventors: Logan P. Palmer, Ji-Jon Sit
  • Patent number: 9468771
    Abstract: Timing channel circuitry for controlling stimulation circuitry in an implantable stimulator is disclosed. The timing channel circuitry comprises a addressable memory. Data for the various phases of a desired pulse are stored in the memory using different numbers of words, including a command indicative of the number of words in the phase, a next address for the next phase stored in the memory, and a pulse width or duration of the current phase, control data for the stimulation circuitry, pulse amplitude, and electrode data. The command data is used to address through the words in the current phase via the address bus, which words are sent to a control register for the stimulation circuitry. After the duration of the pulse width for the current phase has passed, the stored next address is used to access the data for the next phase stored in the memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J. Griffith, Goran N. Marnfeldt, Jordi Parramon
  • Patent number: 9468772
    Abstract: An external medical device is capable of bidirectional wireless communication with multiple implantable medical devices (IMDs). The external medical device is configured to determine an active membership of an IMD system present in a patient, establish programmable parameters for the IMD system based on the active membership, and transmit values for the established programmable parameters to the active membership.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventor: Wade M Demmer
  • Patent number: 9468773
    Abstract: A tethering feature includes an elongate break-away member and a base, and forms a proximal end of an implantable medical device housing. A tether attachment zone of the break-away member extends between break-away member ends, and the base includes a pair of supports, wherein each end of the break-away member is wrapped around a corresponding support. A delivery catheter tether may be attached to the device tethering feature by passing a looped portion of the tether around the tether attachment zone. The device may be untethered from the catheter by applying a pull force through the attached tether, while a distal end of a shaft of the catheter, which abuts the device proximal end, provides a back-up force, the pull force unwrapping each end of break-away member from the corresponding base support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A Anderson, Vladimir Grubac, Michael C Jacobs
  • Patent number: 9468774
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for focused remodeling and downsizing the volume of subcutaneous lipid-rich cells, body contouring, and tightening skin tissue, using controlled heating of the targeted areas on the body. Electromagnetic energy heats skin layers or tissues to achieve an aesthetic effect. The electromagnetic energy may be applied via an applicator without touching the skin. A spacer of insulating or dielectric material may be provided between the applicator and the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: BTL Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Jan {hacek over (Z)}árský, Tomá{hacek over (s)} Schwarz
  • Patent number: 9468775
    Abstract: A method of immunotherapy of a mammal or a laser device therefor, includes the step of treating one or more immune privileged cells, tissue or organs of said mammal with a laser to reduce or eliminate the immune privilege status of said one or more cells, tissues and/or organs to thereby elicit an immune response that is beneficial to the mammal. The method of immunotherapy avoids or minimizes lasting damage to the treated cells, tissues and/or organs. The laser treatment is typically, although not exclusively to the pigmented epithelium of the eye or eyes. The method may be for treating a disease or conditions selected from a bacterial infection, a viral infection, early AMD, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease. Typically, the radiant exposure level of the laser treatment is no greater than 60-100% of a visible effect threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: ELLEX MEDICAL PTY LTD
    Inventor: Malcolm Plunkett
  • Patent number: 9468776
    Abstract: A computer-based method for generating an improved radiation therapy treatment plan for a treatment volume having a target and an organ-at-risk. The method includes a step of accessing an existing radiation therapy treatment plan from a memory of a computer, a dose distribution of the existing radiation therapy treatment plan serving as a reference dose distribution; and performing machine parameter optimization on the existing radiation therapy treatment plan with the computer by pursuing an optimization goal to minimize doses to the organ-at-risk, thereby generating the improved radiation therapy treatment plan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: RaySearch Laboratories AB
    Inventor: Albin Fredriksson
  • Patent number: 9468777
    Abstract: A radiation therapy system comprises a radiation source generating a beam of radiation and a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus. An interface acts between the radiation source and the MRI apparatus that permits irradiation to be performed simultaneously with imaging. The MRI apparatus and radiation source are coupled such that the system can be used in a rotation mode whereby the radiation source can irradiate a subject from basically any angle without reducing MRI image quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Alberta Health Services
    Inventors: B. Gino Fallone, Marco Carlone, Brad Murray
  • Patent number: 9468778
    Abstract: A method of treating hair, a hair treatment kit for extemporaneous preparation of hair treatment compositions, a recipient for applying hair treatment compositions, and use thereof are provided. The invention provides a superior hair treatment performance such as a superior hair coloring and/or bleaching performance, particularly for providing superior root to tip treatment evenness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Joseph Allen Berlepsch, Jaime Beverly Stahl, James Douglas Still, Lucio Frias, Robert Drennan Lewis, Leobaldo Antonio Perdomo
  • Patent number: 9468779
    Abstract: The invention relates to a polysaccharide gel of natural origin for dermatological use that comprises an aqueous solution of the polysaccharide of 0.1 to 5% by weight/volume, for example hyaluronic acid, and a viscous and strongly hydrophilic biocompatible alcohol at 0.5-5% by weight/volume, for example glycerol, and optionally the adjuvants that are commonly used in dermatology. The gel is prepared by mixing the polysaccharide solution and the strongly hydrophilic viscous alcohol before sterilizing the entire mixture by, for example, moist heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: ANTEIS SA
    Inventor: Gilles Bos
  • Patent number: 9468780
    Abstract: An emergency oxygen supply system for use on aircraft in the event of a loss in cabin pressure is configured for delivering allotments of oxygen and timing the delivery such allotments to each passenger so as maximize the efficiency of the transfer of such oxygen into the passenger's bloodstream. The delivery of each allotment is selected so that the entire allotment is available for inhalation into the region of the lung most efficient at oxygen transfer while the volume of the allotment is selected to substantially coincide with the volume of such region of the lung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: BE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INC.
    Inventor: James C. Cannon
  • Patent number: 9468781
    Abstract: A fastening device for a strap, including a receiving element, a clip with at least one spring element configured for a locking engagement in the receiving element, and a slide moveable relative to the clip so that movement of the slide moves the spring element out of its position of rest for releasing the locking engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: WEINMANN GERATE FUR MEDIZIN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Martin Eifler
  • Patent number: 9468782
    Abstract: A face seal device for filtering face piece respirators is disclosed. The face seal device is designed to correct inner face seal leakage of particulate material using compensatory accentuations at locations along an inner perimeter based on specific details of a user's facial human anatomy known to be sites of inner face seal leakage. The face seal may be constructed of a heat activated thermoplastic copolymer that enables the device to be custom fitted to the user's face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Richard H. Koehler
  • Patent number: 9468783
    Abstract: Draping particulate filters for use with at least the nostrils is disclosed. The draping particulate filters include diaphanous PM filter material, a biocompatible skin contact adhesive located on at least a skin contact side of part of the diaphanous PM filter material, and at least one line of perforations. Methods of making draping particulate filters are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Marc Irwin Epstein
  • Patent number: 9468784
    Abstract: A respirator (1) and a mount for a respirator are provided including a mounting device for a cylinder (2), preferably an oxygen cylinder. The mounting device forms an upper housing half (4) and a lower housing half (3) of the respirator (1) and includes at least one grip (6), which makes transportation of the respirator (1) possible. The upper housing half (4) and lower housing half (3) are provided with a connection mechanism (5), which connects the upper housing half (4) and the lower housing half (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: DRÄGERWERK AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Judith Löser, Tobias Otte, Uwe Reimann, Thomas Rossen
  • Patent number: 9468785
    Abstract: A mobile fire extinguishing device includes a motorbike having a base connected to a rear end thereof, and a foam-type fire extinguishing device is connected to the base. Two support units extend from two sides of the base respectively and each support unit has a retractable support rod. A support stand is pivotably connected to the rear end of the base and is positioned either at a retracted first position or an extended second position. When the two support rods are extended, the motorbike is lifted upward and the rear wheel of the motorbike is lifted from the ground. When the support stand is pivoted to the second position, the two support units are retracted, the support stand contacts against the ground so that the motorbike is stable on the ground to bear the reaction force due to the action of the foam-type fire extinguishing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Shang-Hua Wu
  • Patent number: 9468786
    Abstract: Methods of disposing of pharmaceuticals are disclosed. Methods of disposing of sharps are also disclosed. Pharmaceutical and sharps disposal kits are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Gregg R. Short
  • Patent number: 9468787
    Abstract: A method for treatment of ash from incineration plants includes: collecting ash from an incinerator; feeding the collected ash to a vitrification reactor; vitrifying the ash in the vitrification reactor, to form a slag of molten material; allowing the slag to flow from the vitrification reactor and solidify outside the vitrification reactor; gasifying volatile components in the ash and the additional feed material; and routing flue gas generated in the vitrification reactor to a heat exchanger, wherein the heat exchanger is connected to a heat recovery steam generator that receives exhaust from the incinerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Alter NRG Corp.
    Inventors: Kent O. Hicks, Surendra Chavda, James Santoianni, Aleksandr Gorodetsky
  • Patent number: 9468788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to equipment, apparatus and systems used for exercising muscle groups of the body, more specifically, a resistance system for making variable mechanical resistance exercises, which receive voice commands, changes in brain waves and/or any body movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Moises Bucay Bissu
  • Patent number: 9468789
    Abstract: The present invention relates to exercise equipment and more particularly to a resistance band having a pair hand adapters, a pair of handles, and an extension interposed between each hand adapter and handle. The present invention farther relates to a hand adapter having a plurality of finger loops that are configured to contact the back surface of fingers of a user's hand, and the surface of the hand adapter to which the plurality of finger loops is attached is configured to contact the palm surface of the user's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Ronald Williams
  • Patent number: 9468790
    Abstract: An oval exercise hoop for resistance training including an oval two-sectioned tubular sleeve, with the sections attachable to each other by a pair of diametrically opposed male end connectors engage the female ends of each section. The male end connectors are disposed proximal to, but not directly on, diametrically opposed apices of the sleeve. A hollow core, which is disposed within each sleeve section, is either unweighted or weighted with a weighted fill having a wide range of densities and materials that provide a selected weight from a wide range of aggregate weights so as to require a selected amount of energy to rotate the sleeve around a user's waist and torso.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Robert T. Snead
  • Patent number: 9468791
    Abstract: A compact, portable weight stack selector pin for use with exercise equipment commonly known as selectorized weight equipment. This invention will allow the user to pre-select multiple resistances to be used in a controlled descending resistance sequence without the need for the trainee to dismount said equipment to reposition the selector pin or pins during the exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Steven Lojek
  • Patent number: 9468792
    Abstract: A permanently affixed and travelling selector pin, car and weight plate selection mechanism for use with physical fitness equipment is disclosed including a segmented track and/or cut out cavern within the plate body for the car to travel within in either vertically or horizontally in order to select a different weight plate or cumulatively, more or less weight for an exercise. The selector pin and car mechanism features a selector pin which is not removable from the car and is inserted through the car which is contained by the track and or plate body shape and into a throughbore in the weight plate in order to engage with the selector stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Bronze Fist Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Dominic A. Simonetti
  • Patent number: 9468793
    Abstract: A workout system for monitoring fitness and generating a workout summary is disclosed. The system includes a workout module that integrates with weight lifting equipment. The workout module includes one or more motion detectors that detect repetitions and/or tempo of weights lifted or displaced and a computer that logs and stores the repetitions and/or the tempo that weights are lifted or are displaced. The workout module also preferably includes a resistance, a radio frequency, an optical or a magnetic weight sensor or reader that automatically reads and determines values of weights used in the workout. The workout module also preferably includes a radio transmitter to transmit workout data and workout parameters to a remote computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventors: D'Miles Salmon, David Stubben
  • Patent number: 9468794
    Abstract: A stationary exercise cycle includes a simulation system for simulating real-world terrain based on environmental and other real-world conditions. Using topographical or other data, an actual location can be simulated. The exercise cycle may include a resistance mechanism that is adjusted based on changes in simulated slope, and by amounts simulating actual frictional and gravitational forces. The simulated speed of the rider, as well as speed and direction of a simulated wind, are used to determine a simulated air speed. Based on the simulated air speed, the simulation system determines the simulated air resistance hindering the rider, and changes reflective of the simulated air resistance are made by the resistance mechanism. The stationary exercise cycle takes into account actual or approximate physical information of the user in determining the real-world conditions that are simulated, including the height, weight, shape, and/or rising position of the rider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Barton
  • Patent number: 9468795
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises a frame, a left foot link supporting a left foot pad, a right foot link supporting a right foot pad in a left foot link supporting a left foot pad. The right foot pad is linked to the left foot pad so as to synchronously move out of phase with the left foot pad through an elliptical path having an adjustable step height and an adjustable stride length. An adjustment synchronizer is operably coupled to the left foot link and the right foot link to synchronously adjust both the step height and the stride length of the elliptical path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Precor Incorporated
    Inventors: Peter J. Arnold, James S. Birrell
  • Patent number: 9468796
    Abstract: A motor-less leg-powered curved treadmill produced that allows people to walk, jog, run, and sprint without making any adjustments to the treadmill other than shifting the user's center of gravity forward and backwards. A closed loop treadmill belt is formed with a low friction running surface of transverse wooden, plastic or rubber slats attached to each other in a resilient fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Speedfit LLC
    Inventors: Alex A. Astilean, Dan Bostan
  • Patent number: 9468797
    Abstract: An exercise device includes a frame, pivotally connected arm links and a crank assembly. A pair of foot links each has a forward end, a rearward end, and a mid-portion. Each foot link has a crank attachment at the forward end that is connected the crank assembly. A foot receiving area is defined at the rearward end of each foot link. Each foot receiving area is longitudinally fixed with respect to the respective foot link and the mid portion of each foot link has a defined support location. The frame supports the support locations of the support links at a generally constant vertical height while allowing horizontal motion relative to the frame. The rearward length of the foot links is at least 1.5 times the forward length such that the foot receiving areas move in a path of travel having more vertical travel than horizontal travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Larry D. Miller Trust
    Inventor: Larry D. Miller