Patents Issued in December 15, 2016
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Publication number: 20160361540Abstract: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation devices and magnetic stimulation devices are disclosed, along with methods of treating medical disorders using energy that is delivered noninvasively by such devices. The disorders comprise migraine and other primary headaches such as cluster headaches, including nasal or paranasal sinus symptoms that resemble an immune-mediated response (“sinus” headaches). The devices and methods may also be used to treat rhinitis, sinusitis, or rhinosinusitis, irrespective of whether those disorders are co-morbid with a headache. They may also be used to treat other disorders that may be co-morbid with migraine or cluster headaches, such as anxiety disorders. In preferred embodiments of the disclosed methods, one or both of the patient's vagus nerves are stimulated non-invasively. In other embodiments, parts of the sympathetic nervous system and/or the adrenal glands are stimulated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: ElectroCore, LLCInventors: Bruce J. Simon, Joseph P. Errico, John T. Raffle
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Publication number: 20160361541Abstract: A method for providing electrical stimulation to a user as a user performs a set of tasks during a time window, the method comprising: providing an electrical stimulation treatment, characterized by a stimulation parameter and a set of portions, to a brain region of the user in association with the time window; for each task of the set of tasks: receiving a signal stream characterizing a neurological state of the user; from the signal stream, identifying a neurological signature characterizing the neurological state associated with the task; and modulating the electrical stimulation treatment provided to the brain region of the user based upon the neurological signature, wherein modulating comprises delivering a portion of the set of portions of the electrical stimulation treatment to the brain region of the user, while maintaining an aggregate amount of the stimulation parameter of the treatment provided during the time window below a maximum limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Brett Wingeier, Daniel S. Chao, Lee Von Kraus, Amol Sarva, Sophia Sanchez
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Publication number: 20160361542Abstract: A non-zero starting value for ramping up a stimulation parameter for an electrical stimulation to be delivered to a patient is determined. The non-zero starting value is customized to the patient. A pulse generator is caused to generate the electrical stimulation, which is delivered to the patient via an implanted lead. The pulse generator is caused to ramp up, from the determined non-zero starting value and toward a predefined maximum limit value, the stimulation parameter for a plurality of electrode contacts on the lead. Feedback is received from the patient in response to the ramping up. The feedback is received via an electronic patient feedback device. Based on the ramping up and the received feedback from the patient, a perception threshold is determined for each of the plurality of electrode contacts. The perception threshold is a value of the stimulation parameter that corresponds to the patient feeling the electrical stimulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu
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Publication number: 20160361543Abstract: Feedback regarding electrical stimulation is provided to a patient. Electrical stimulation is applied to the patient. The electrical stimulation is applied by varying an electrical stimulation parameter. A signal is communicated to the patient via an electronic device. The signal is correlated with the electrical stimulation parameter such that the signal varies in association with the varying of the electrical stimulation parameter. The communicating is performed while the electrical stimulation is applied. Feedback is received from the patient in response to the electrical stimulation. Based on the received feedback from the patient, the electrical stimulation is adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu
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Publication number: 20160361544Abstract: An electrostimulator implant is percutaneously advanceable into tissue of a limb of a subject. The implant comprises (i) an intracorporeal sensor, configured to detect a factor indicative of local blood supply in the tissue of the limb; (ii) an electrode disposed at an outer surface of the implant; (iii) an antenna, configured to wirelessly receive power; and (iv) circuitry, powered by the received power, and configured to drive the electrode to apply a bloodflow-increasing current to the tissue at least in part responsively to the detected factor. Other embodiments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Gur ORON, Yossi GROSS, Bar EYTAN, Eran BENJAMIN, Karin AHARONSON-RAZ, Anton PLOTKIN
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SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR EVALUATING LEAD PLACEMENT BASED ON PATIENT PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES
Publication number: 20160361545Abstract: A pulse generator is programmed to generate electrical stimulation to target a sacral nerve or a pudendal nerve of the patient. The electrical stimulation being delivered at least in part via a lead. The electrical stimulation is applied by ramping up a stimulation parameter over time. A first, a second, and a third physiological response are detected from the patient as a result of the electrical stimulation. A first value, a second value, and a third value of the stimulation parameter associated with the first, second, and third physiological response are measured, respectively. A placement of the lead inside the patient is evaluated based on at least one of: a chronological sequence in which the first, second, and third physiological responses occurred, a comparison of the first value with a predetermined threshold, or respective deviations of the second value or the third value from the first value.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu -
Publication number: 20160361546Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses described herein generally provide a system, methods and apparatuses for stopping the development of paroxysms based on a feedback stimulation at low frequencies for a few seconds after the detection of a seizure precursor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Muhammad Tariqus SALAM, Roman GENOV, Jose Luis PEREZ-VELAZQUEZ
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Publication number: 20160361547Abstract: An implantable neurostimulator system adapted to provide therapy for various neurological disorders is capable of varying therapy delivery strategies based on the context, physiological or otherwise, into which the therapy is to be delivered. Responsive and scheduled therapies can be varied depending on various sensor measurements, calculations, inferences, and device states (including elapsed times and times of day) to deliver an appropriate course of therapy under the circumstances.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Benjamin D. PLESS, Thomas K. TCHENG
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Publication number: 20160361548Abstract: Embodiments include a leadless implantable heart stimulator (that includes an acceleration sensor, wherein the acceleration sensor delivers an acceleration signal as an output signal. The acceleration sensor is connected to an activity determination unit. The activity determination unit generates an activity signal from the acceleration signal wherein the activity determination unit at least partially subtracts a component of the acceleration signal from the acceleration signal that represents an intrinsic heart movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: Biotronik SE & Co. KGInventors: Ulrich BUSCH, Andreas NEUMANN
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Publication number: 20160361549Abstract: A leadless implantable medical device comprises a first electrode configured to deliver electrical pacing energy, a second electrode configured to sense intrinsic electrical cardiac activity, and a third electrode configurable to both deliver electrical pacing energy and sense intrinsic electrical cardiac activity. The first and third electrodes are used for delivering electrical pacing energy and the second and third electrodes are used to sense intrinsic electrical cardiac activity. None of the first, second and third electrodes are incorporated into a lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey E. Stahmann, William J. Linder, Keith R. Maile
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Publication number: 20160361550Abstract: An implantable medical device can include a device housing including a circuitry module and a header including a header core defining a bore configured to receive a distal end of a lead, an antenna, and a header shell disposed around the header core and the antenna. The antenna can be a closed loop antenna and arranged such that the antenna is positioned within two planes to maximize the area within the closed loop to increase the radiation characteristics of the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Daniel Joseph Landherr, Brian D. Allen, Masoud Ameri, David P. Stieper
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Publication number: 20160361551Abstract: Electrical stimulation therapy is provided for a patient. A user is informed that a user-supplied electrical stimulation waveform can be entered into an electronic programmer. At least in part via a user interface of the electronic programmer, it is detected that the user-supplied electrical stimulation waveform has been received by the electronic programmer. A determination is made to whether the user-supplied electrical stimulation waveform is compliant with a set of predetermined restrictions. In response to a determination that the user-supplied electrical stimulation waveform is compliant with the set of predetermined restrictions, a pulse generator is instructed to generate electrical stimulation pulses based on the user-supplied electrical stimulation waveform.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu
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Publication number: 20160361552Abstract: The present disclosure involves systems and methods of programming electrical stimulation therapy for a patient. A communications link is established with a pulse generator that is configured to generate electrical stimulation pulses. An intermittent electrical coupling between the pulse generator and a diagnostic tool is simulated. This simulation is performed by instructing, for a plurality of cycles, the pulse generator to automatically turn on and off the generation of electrical stimulation pulses. Each cycle includes a first time period and a second time period following the first time period. The simulating includes: instructing the pulse generator to generate the electrical stimulation pulses during the first time period; and instructing the pulse generator to stop generating the electrical stimulation pulses during the second time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu
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Publication number: 20160361553Abstract: Via a user interface of an electronic device, virtual representations of an implantable pulse generator (IPG), an external pulse generator (EPG), and an implantable lead are displayed. A detection is made that the EPG has been selected. In response to the selection of the EPG, a first workflow is made automatically available. The first workflow is associated with using a Percutaneous Nerve Evaluation (PNE) needle to investigate an optimum location for implanting the implantable lead. A detection is made that the implantable lead has been coupled to the IPG or the EPG. In response to the coupling of the implantable lead to the IPG or the EPG, a second workflow is made automatically available. The second workflow is associated with evaluating a patient physiological response at least in part by using the implantable lead to deliver electrical stimulation to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu
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Publication number: 20160361554Abstract: A method of evaluating an implantation of a lead is disclosed. Via a graphical user interface of an electronic device, a visual representation of a sacrum of the patient and a lead that is implanted in the sacrum is displayed. The lead includes a plurality of electrode contacts. An evaluation is made as to how well the lead has been implanted in the sacrum based on the visual representation of the sacrum and the lead. The evaluating comprises: determining whether the lead is inserted in a predetermined region of the sacrum, determining how far a predetermined one of the electrode contacts is located from an edge of the sacrum, and determining a degree of curvature of the lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Norbert Kaula, Yohannes Iyassu
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Publication number: 20160361555Abstract: A multi-vector patient electrode system and method of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Walter T. Savage M.D., Shelley J. Savage, Douglas M. Raymond, Peter D. Gray, Paul A. Friedman M.D., Samuel J. Asirvatham M.D., Charles J. Bruce M.D., Christopher V. DeSimone M.D.
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Publication number: 20160361556Abstract: A modular external defibrillator system in embodiments of the teachings may include one or more of the following features: a base containing a defibrillator to deliver a defibrillation shock to a patient, (b) one or more pods each connectable to a patient via patient lead cables to collect at least one patient vital sign, the pods operable at a distance from the base, (c) a wireless communications link between the base and a selected one of the two or more pods to carry patient data from the selected pod to the base, the selection being based on which pod is associated with the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: CHRISTOPHER PEARCE, THOMAS J. MCGRATH, RANDY L. MERRY, JOHN C. DAYNES, KENNETH J. PETERSON, PETER WUNG, MICHAEL D. MCMAHON, D. CRAIG EDWARDS, ERIC T. HOIERMAN, ROCKLAND W. NORDNESS, JAMES S. NEUMILLER
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Publication number: 20160361557Abstract: An apparatus comprising a catheter (10), associated with a radiofrequency radio-electric signal generator, adapted to convey said radio-electric signal to the cardiac surfaces in order to repair, regenerate and normalize the electro-physiological, metabolic activities of the heart. The generator comprises a transmitter (13) adapted to produce a radiofrequency electromagnetic field, an antenna (14) to emit said radiofrequency electromagnetic field, a control module (18) and a user interface (19). A conductor (15) connects at one end to the reference ground of the transmitter circuitry and at the other end to the electrode (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Salvatore RINALDI, Vania FONTANI
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Publication number: 20160361558Abstract: A system including an internal cold plasma system, including an internal cold plasma applicator configured to couple to a surface surrounding a cavity and to produce a cold plasma between the internal cold plasma applicator and the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Marc C. Jacofsky, David J. Jacofsky, Steven A. Myers, Jeffrey I. Meyers
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Publication number: 20160361559Abstract: The invention relates to an electromedical implantable or extracorporeally applicable device for treating and monitoring organs as well as a method for therapeutic organ treatment. The aim of the invention is to create an electromedical implantable or externally applicable device which allows healing processes to be excited in diseased organs. Said aim is achieved by an electromedical implantable or extracorporeally applicable device for treating and monitoring organs, comprising a programmable generator and receiver unit which generates and receives electrical microcurrents and electromagnetic power and is connected in a conducting manner to electrodes, a telemetry unit that is integrated into the generator and receiver unit and is provided with a transmitter and a receiver for exchanging data with extracorporeal devices, and a power supply unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: Berlin Heals Holding AGInventor: Friederike SCHARMER
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Publication number: 20160361560Abstract: A device used for relieving pain is disclosed herein. The device can include a base comprising a number of mounting surfaces. The device can also include a number of magnets disposed on the mounting surfaces, where each magnet includes a first end and a second end, where the first end has a first polarity, where the second end has a second polarity, and where the first polarity attracts the second polarity to create a magnetic field, and where the magnets create a number of magnetic fields that intersect at a target area.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventor: Roy Franklin Bean
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Publication number: 20160361561Abstract: Disclosed is a light-based system for dispensing drug formulations that simulates the operation of a human pancreas. Drug formulations dispensable by the system contain at least one synthetic molecular switch compound whose structure and dosage amounts are controllable by light energy and based on both light wavelength and light intensity. The system dispenses drug formulations based on light generated by a set of LED arrays that includes blue LED's; the light is detected by photoreceivers within a drug depot matrix port that contains the drug formulations. The system is designed such that multiple drug formulations used simultaneously are each controlled by a separate LED array and by separate photoreceivers operating at separate wavelengths such that the drug formulations, LED arrays, photoreceivers and wavelengths do not interfere with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: Midwest Business Associates, Inc.Inventors: Rama Madugula, Anup Sabharwal, Sankar Majeti
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Publication number: 20160361562Abstract: In response to local or systemic inflammation in a patient, photobiomodulation therapy is applied to a cardiac location to reduce the risk and/or occurrence of cardiac arrhythmia. Once inflammation is identified, photobiomodulation therapy can be applied in any suitable fashion (e.g., via a catheter- or transesophageal probe-mounted photoemitter, via an externally-applied photoemitter, or via photoemitter incorporated into an implantable medical device). Photobiomodulation therapy can also be employed to good advantage in conjunction with non-photobiomodulation therapy (e.g., traditional cardiac rhythm management therapies).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Karin Järverud, Cecilia Emanuelsson, Anders Björling, Kjell Noren
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Publication number: 20160361563Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body and a functioning module. The main body has an accommodation space. The main body includes at least one magnetic connecting portion disposed in the accommodation space. The functioning module is detachably accommodated in the accommodation space. The functioning module has a functioning surface and a connecting surface. The connecting surface includes at least one first magnetic piece. When the functioning module is accommodated in the accommodation space, the first magnetic piece is magnetically connected with the magnetic connecting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventor: Kun-Chang WANG
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Publication number: 20160361564Abstract: A light therapy device includes a base, a circuit board, a power supply unit and a lid. The base includes a bottom surface, wherein a first accommodating space is formed in the base. The circuit board is disposed in the first accommodating space. The circuit board includes a lighting unit and an electrode set electrically connected to the lighting unit, in which the lighting unit emits light toward the bottom surface. The power supply unit is electrically connected to the electrode set. The lid has a second accommodating space for accommodating the power supply unit, in which the second accommodating space is eccentrically rotated relative to the first accommodating space for eccentrically rotating and switching the power supply unit to be conducted or non-conducted with the electrode set, thereby turning on or off the lighting unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Jui-Fen PAI, Yu-Wei YE
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Publication number: 20160361565Abstract: A radiotherapy spacer is disclosed that has both flexibility for allowing it to gently cover the organs of various shapes along their surfaces and pressure resistance for preventing itself from being crushed under the pressure between organs and thus enabling it to retain its own shape and continuously ensure the therapeutic space. The spacer comprises a fiber assembly formed of entangled biocompatible fibers, which may be bioabsorbable, such as nonwoven fabric, and is characterized in that the density of the fiber assembly is 0.05 g/cm3 to 0.2 g/cm3.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2014Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Takumi FUKUMOTO, Ryohei SASAKI, Tsutomu MORIHARA, Yoshio SASAI, Yoshihisa FURUTA, Tsutomu OBATA, Yoshitaka TAGAMI
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Publication number: 20160361566Abstract: Described herein are multi-leaf collimators that comprise leaf drive mechanisms. The leaf drive mechanisms can be used in binary multi-leaf collimators used in emission-guided radiation therapy. One variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a pneumatics-based leaf drive mechanism. Another variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a spring-based leaf drive mechanism having a spring resonator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: David LARKIN, William KNAPP, Eugene DUVAL, Layton HALE, David MEER, Matthew DIGGS
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Publication number: 20160361567Abstract: A radiation delivery system includes a multi-leaf collimator (MLC) that includes a housing, a plurality of leaves disposed within the housing, and an image sensor disposed within the housing at a position that is offset from a beam axis. The plurality of leaves are movable to define an aperture for the MLC, and the image sensor is directed toward the plurality of leaves. The image sensor is to generate an oblique-view image of the aperture. The radiation delivery system additionally includes a processing device to receive the oblique-view image, transform the oblique-view image into a top-view image having a reference coordinate space, and determine whether the aperture for the MLC corresponds to a specified aperture based on the top-view image.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Jonathan Cecil Chappelow, Petr Jordan, Calvin Maurer, Sarbjit Singh, Andrew W. Fitting, Andriy Myronenko, Jian Gao
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Publication number: 20160361568Abstract: A method includes determining a first estimate of leaf positions for a plurality of leaves of a multi-leaf collimator (MLC) in a reference coordinate space based on an image generated by an image-based aperture verification system, wherein the leaf positions for the plurality of leaves define an aperture for the MLC. The method further includes determining a second estimate of the leaf positions for the plurality of leaves in the reference coordinate space based on data from an additional source. The method further includes verifying the leaf positions for the plurality of leaves based on comparing the first estimate to the second estimate, wherein the leaf positions are verified if the first estimate deviates from the second estimate by less than a threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Jonathan Cecil Chappelow, Petr Jordan, Calvin Maurer, Sarbjit Singh, Andrew W. Fitting, Andriy Myronenko, Jian Gao
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Publication number: 20160361569Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide improved techniques for dosimetry in radiotherapy treatment. In a fractionated radiotherapy treatment, once the first fraction is complete and has been verified, data is generated which is representative of the dose development during delivery of the treatment for that patient and that treatment plan. This data can be used as a comparator for the instantaneous doses observed during subsequent fractions, allowing real-time dosimetry verification for the second and subsequent fractions after a successful first fraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: Elekta LimitedInventor: Abdul SAYEED
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Publication number: 20160361570Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide improved techniques for dosimetry in radiotherapy treatment. In a fractionated radiotherapy treatment, the expected dose buildup is computed in advance of a fraction delivery based on the instructions in the treatment plan. The progress of the fraction is then monitored using an electronic portal image detector (EPID), and fluence data from the EPID used to calculate an estimate of the actual dose build-up in real time. This estimate can be compared to the expected dose buildup in order to validate the fraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: Elekta LimitedInventor: Abdul Sayeed
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Publication number: 20160361571Abstract: An apparatus for treating adipose tissue located beneath a patient's skin includes a main body portion that houses an ultrasound transducer that outputs transverse ultrasound waves to be applied to a patient's skin. The apparatus also includes a semisphere portion provided at a distal end of the apparatus and that is configured to contact the patient's skin when the patient is being treated with the apparatus. The apparatus further includes an intermediate portion provided between the main body portion and the semisphere portion, in which a connector that provides the ultrasound waves from the ultrasound transducer to the semisphere portion is housed. The intermediate portion is disposed substantially perpendicular to the main body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventor: Gian Franco Bernabei
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Publication number: 20160361572Abstract: Various embodiments provide methods and systems for ultrasound treatment of tissue are provided. Accordingly, a method can include locating an implant in a site in a body, directing a medicant to at least one of the implant and the site, directing ultrasound energy to the site, and accelerating healing of the implant and/or native tissue at the site.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventor: Michael H. Slayton
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Publication number: 20160361573Abstract: A system and method for ultrasound treatment of skin laxity are provided. Systems and methods can include ultrasound imaging of the region of interest for localization of the treatment area, delivering ultrasound energy at a depth and pattern to achieve the desired therapeutic effects, and/or monitoring the treatment area to assess the results and/or provide feedback. In an embodiment, a treatment system and method can be configured for producing arrays of sub-millimeter and larger zones of thermal ablation to treat the epidermal, superficial dermal, mid-dermal and deep dermal components of tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Peter G. Barthe, Michael H. Slayton, Inder Raj S. Makin
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Publication number: 20160361574Abstract: Methods for treating skin and subcutaneous tissue with energy such as ultrasound energy are disclosed. In various embodiments, ultrasound energy is applied at a region of interest to affect tissue by cutting, ablating, micro-ablating, coagulating, or otherwise affecting the subcutaneous tissue to conduct numerous procedures that are traditionally done invasively in a non-invasive manner. Methods of lifting sagging tissue on a face and/or neck are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Peter G. Barthe, Michael H. Slayton, Inder Raj S. Makin
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Publication number: 20160361575Abstract: A face mask is configured to be worn on a wearer's head and to cover the wearer's nose and mouth. The face mask includes a mask body having apertures, an inhalation port positioned within one of the apertures of the mask body, an exhalation valve positioned within a second one of the apertures of the mask body, a harness assembly configured to extend about a wearer's head wherein the harness assembly includes a first strap, a strap retainer positioned on the mask body and disposed over the exhalation valve, the strap retainer configured to receive the first strap; and a valve protector positioned between the first strap and the exhalation valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Pierre LaPointe
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Publication number: 20160361576Abstract: Implementations of a rescue strap are provided. In some implementations, the rescue strap comprises a ring having extending therefrom a pull handle, a first strap; and a second strap. In some implementations, the pull handle comprises an elongated material having a first end and second end wherein the first end and the second of the pull handle are secured about the ring such that the pull handle forms a loop with an opening therethrough for grabbing. In some implementations, the first strap comprises an elongated material having a first end and second end and at least one grab loop extending from the first strap. In some implementations, a portion of the first strap is secured about the ring such that the first strap is secured to the ring and the first end and second end of the first strap extend from the ring. In some implementations, the rescue strap is configured such that the first end and second end of the first strap are removably connected to form a closed first loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventor: Shannon Gibbs
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Publication number: 20160361577Abstract: In one embodiment, a safety harness connector assembly is provided. The safety harness connector assembly includes a D-ring, a device connector system and a shaft. The D-ring is generally a C-shape including a first end portion, a second end portion and mid-portion. The mid-portion extends between the first end portion and the second end portion. The first end portion has a first D-ring aperture and the second end portion having a second D-ring aperture. Moreover, the first D-ring aperture is aligned with the second D-ring aperture. The device connector system includes at least one device connection aperture that is configured and arranged to couple a device to the safety harness connector assembly. The device connector system has at least one shaft connection aperture. A shaft is received in the first and second D-ring apertures of the D-ring and in the at least one shaft connection aperture of the device connector system to pivotally couple the device connector system to the D-ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Judd J. Perner, David A. Schlangen, Scott C. Casebolt
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Publication number: 20160361578Abstract: A breakaway keeper comprises a base and a loop portion. The base is configured and arranged to engage a strap. The loop portion extends outward from the base to form a channel configured and arranged to receive a portion of a connector. The loop portion is configured and arranged to be engaged by the connector and deform and release the connector when subjected to a predetermined force.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Scott C. Casebolt, Judd J. Perner
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Publication number: 20160361579Abstract: A D-ring keeper assembly is provided. The D-ring keeper assembly includes a D-ring and a base member. The D-ring has a mid-portion, a first end portion and a second end portion. The mid-portion is curved in generally a C-shape. The D-ring further has at least one post that extends between the first and second end portions. The base member is configured and arranged to be coupled to a webbing. The at least one post of the D-ring is pivotally in communication with the base member. The base member further includes at least one locking tab that is configured and arranged to lock the position of the D-ring in relation to the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Scott C. Casebolt, Judd J. Perner
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Publication number: 20160361580Abstract: The disclosure relates to an explosion suppression system and associated methods, which may include a cannon comprising a barrel and a propellant tank, a suppressant cartridge configured to be inserted into the barrel, and a triggering mechanism positioned between the barrel and propellant tank. The suppressant cartridge may be configured to operatively engage with a propellant source. One or more explosion sensors, which may be of different types, may be included in a system, and an explosion suppression device may be configured to activate when one or more of the sensors indicate an explosion. The disclosure further relates to a lock-out mechanism for an explosion suppression system, with the lock-out mechanism including a mechanical and/or electrical component. In one embodiment, an actuator may be positioned between a suppressant agent volume and a propellant agent volume of an explosion suppression system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: BS & B INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Hughie LEAHY, Frederick BERGMAN, Geoffrey BRAZIER
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Publication number: 20160361581Abstract: The flame arrester is optimized for installation within fuel containers. The flame arrester has an optional elongate, generally cylindrical skeletal frame having opposing first and second ends. The first end is configured as a mounting flange adapted for permanent, immovable installation within the tank or container and the second end may include a spring-loaded check valve. The frame is covered by a woven or nonwoven textile material, or alternatively, by a porous or foraminous sheet material. Fuel and vapors pass through the cylindrical textile wall, the porosity of the textile serving to prevent flame propagation through the textile material. The pore size is between 0.4 mm and 3.2 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventor: BRIAN RIORDAN
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Publication number: 20160361582Abstract: A device used for ankle-based inversion therapy and which does not require hardware is described in this document. It allows the user to be suspended in an inverted posture from their ankles while being supported by an auxiliary mounting bar. The design of this device is presented in this document as an alternative to traditional hook-based gravity boots.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventor: Adam Zbinden
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Publication number: 20160361583Abstract: An exercise apparatus has a base, a first vertical support and a second vertical support. The base has at least one horizontal support. The at least one horizontal support has a first end and a second end. First vertical support and second vertical support each have two vertical members spaced from each other and connected to a bottom support. The bottom support of the first vertical support is attached to the first end of the at least one horizontal support of the base and the bottom support of the second vertical support is attached to the second end of the at least one horizontal support of the base. The first vertical support and the second vertical support are opposite each other. At least one anchor is positioned on each of the vertical supports for removably connecting a resistance band to each of the vertical supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventor: Vu NGUYEN
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Publication number: 20160361584Abstract: An exercise device having a sled or wheelbarrow configuration comprises a frame that is pushed across a support surface by a user. The frame carries a wheel that movably supports the frame in the wheelbarrow configuration and at least one skid that movably supports the frame in the skid configuration. A pair of handles is selectively repositionable on the frame from a vertical orientation used in the sled configuration and a horizontal orientation used in the wheelbarrow configuration to quickly and easily convert the device between its different configurations. The frame has a carriage that supports a plurality of exercise weight members with the carriage being movable in a fore-and-aft direction on the frame for changing the effort required from the user to push the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: POWERBLOCK HOLDINGS, INC.Inventor: Mattson K. Towley
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Publication number: 20160361585Abstract: An exercise apparatus for use by a person on a support surface comprises a base that includes a bottom side and a top side, the top side having a rigid support mechanism projecting upwardly therefrom. A weight has a first side and a second side and is adapted for rotational engagement with the support mechanism of the base between a first position on one side of the support mechanism and a second position on an opposing side of the support mechanism. Multiple standoffs projecting upwardly from the base are each adapted to contact and support the weight when in either the first position or the second position, defining a gap between the weight and the base to facilitate the gripping of the weight by the person. At least one auxiliary weight support may be included to receive at least one auxiliary weight thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Sean Gagnon, Michael Glen Ritter, Don Brown
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Publication number: 20160361586Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a supporting stand having a primary frame and an auxiliary frame, the primary frame includes two posts, two barrels on the posts, two shafts attached to the barrels, a carrier attached to the shafts for supporting a supporting table, and an actuator is coupled between one of the shafts and one of the posts and includes a release valve for releasing the actuator when the release valve is depressed and actuated, and for locking the actuator when the release valve is released. The user may easily actuate the release valve to release and to lock the actuator without applying much force or energy to rotate the carrier and the supporting table relative to the supporting stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventor: Lo Pin WANG
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Publication number: 20160361587Abstract: An exercise device includes a sliding track, a sliding element, a rotating element and a locked element. The sliding element is movably connected to the sliding track. The sliding element includes a locked base and a pivoting portion. The locked base has a first positioning hole. The rotating element is connected to the sliding element. The rotating element includes an arc track and a pivoting axis. The arc track is corresponding to the first positioning hole. The pivoting axis is pivotally connected to the pivoting portion. The rotating element is rotatable at an angle relative to a moving direction of the sliding element. The locked element is movably connected to the arc track and the first positioning hole. The rotating element is rotatable along the arc track on the sliding element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventor: Yung-Chi CHIU
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Publication number: 20160361588Abstract: An athletic apparatus includes a supporting base, a pair of tracks disposed on the supporting base and tilted relative to the supporting base, two foot support slidably attached onto the tracks, a transmitting device coupled between the foot supports for guiding the foot supports to move alternatively relative to each other, and a resistive device coupled to the foot supports for applying a resistive force to the foot supports. The transmitting device includes two rollers engaged onto a spindle, and two belts are coupled between the foot supports and engaged with the rollers for rotating the spindle in an active direction when the foot supports are stepped along the track by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventor: Hai Pin KUO
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Publication number: 20160361589Abstract: A treadboard and a treadmill includes two first elastic strips of same structure arranged abreast with the lengths disposed along the moving direction of the belt of the treadmill and a plurality of solid support strips; the first elastic strips are arc structural, the center of the arc structure is higher than two ends of the arc structure; either end of each first elastic strip is once formed with buffer portion that is flexible along the length direction, so that the buffer portions buffer the arc structure of the first elastic strip after fixedly connected to the base of the treadmill; the solid support strips is of straight strip structure respectively connected vertically between the two first elastic strips, two ends of each solid support strip are respectively connected to the corresponding upper sides of the two first elastic strips.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: XIAMEN AOLRO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Yanwei HOU