Patents Issued in March 16, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170071771
    Abstract: A stent delivery system includes an inner tube having a guide wire lumen formed therein, through which a guide wire is inserted, an outer tube including a lumen, through which the inner tube is inserted, and arranged to be relatively movable with respect to the inner tube, a distal member fixed to a distal end of the inner tube, and a stent arranged between a distal portion of the inner tube and a distal portion of the outer tube and configured to expand and deform after being released from between the inner tube and the outer tube along with movement of the outer tube. With the stent released, the inner tube and the distal member are configured to be removable from the outer tube via the lumen of the outer tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Kinya HARADA
  • Publication number: 20170071772
    Abstract: Delivery systems and methods for deploying an implantable device are disclosed, which can include a delivery device having an outer tubular member and an inner assembly. The inner assembly is disposed within and is slidably movable relative to the outer tubular member. The inner assembly can include a pusher at a distal portion. The pusher abuts and restricts proximal movement, relative to the inner assembly, of a crimped implantable device within the outer tubular member. The pusher can include a slot to accommodate a suture binding mechanism of the implantable device. The delivery device can include a tip disposed at a distal end. The tip includes a tip transition zone. The inner sheath and outer tubular member can each have sections of distinct rigidity along their lengths with transition zones between the sections. A transition zone of the outer tubular member and a transition zone of the inner sheath can be longitudinally offset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Zeke Eller, Thomas Patrick Robinson, Barton Gill, Darla Gill, Bryan K. Elwood
  • Publication number: 20170071773
    Abstract: A knee joint supporter includes a first anchor having a loop face, a main body including second anchor, first supporting and second supporting, connections joining the anchors and connecting the first anchor and main body, a first engaging joined to the second supporting and having a hook face to stick to the loop face, a second engaging joined to the first anchor and having a hook face to stick to the loop face, and a third engaging joined to the first supporting and having a hook face to the loop face. The first anchor fastens around a thigh of a wear. The second anchor extends below popliteal region. The first supporting extends on one side from below part corresponding to a patella, and the second supporting extends on the other side of the part corresponding to the patella and crosses the first supporting below the part corresponding to the patella.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicants: KOWA COMPANY, LTD., ADVANCING INC., DMCHAIN COOPERATIVE
    Inventors: Akiharu TSUCHIYA, Kenta TSUZURANUKI, Hitsohi OJIMA, Hidenori KASENO
  • Publication number: 20170071774
    Abstract: An ankle brace which is positioned on an ankle of a person which incorporates a tensioning structure which permits full range of motion to the ankle joint but which prevents the ankle joint from moving past its normal range of motion to protect the ankle joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: DOAK OSTERGARD
  • Publication number: 20170071775
    Abstract: A hinge for a brace comprises a tensioning element such as an inelastic cord for applying a restorative force to the hinge. A tensioning mechanism, preferably a hydraulic spring, tensions the cord as the hinge is moved from a rest position to a loaded condition. A tensioning member having a peripheral cam surface applies a tensioning force to the cord as the hinge is moved out of the rest position. The tensioning block and the anchoring block may be operatively geared together along an arc of motion so as to provide a generally symmetrical motion of the tensioning and anchoring portions relative to the gusset. When an external force is applied to move the hinge from the rest position the tension on the cord loads the spring, and when the external force is removed the spring applies a restorative force to move the hinge back to the rest position. Optionally the tensioning member may be configured to be disengaged and reengaged by an external actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Garrish
  • Publication number: 20170071776
    Abstract: Embodiments of pelvic binders and associated techniques are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a pelvic binder may include an elongate member, a first attachment member coupled proximate to a first end of the elongate member and having an elastic portion and a reference portion, and a second attachment member removably coupled to the elongate member. The pelvic binder may also include a target indicator positioned proximate to the first end of the elongate member so as to indicate that the elastic portion is under a predetermined amount of tension when the reference portion is aligned with the target indicator. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: John Steinbaugh
  • Publication number: 20170071777
    Abstract: A nasal insert may include a wall in the shape of a tube, the wall including a first end defining a first orifice and a second end defining a second orifice. The first end may have a diameter, diagonal measurement, or cross-sectional area larger than that of the second end. The first end may define at least one break in the wall, so that the first end incompletely encircles the first orifice. The second end may completely encircle the second orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Ernest Santin, Louise S. MacDonald, Scott D. MacDonald
  • Publication number: 20170071778
    Abstract: The invention relates to a head support system for a stretcher. The invention provides a base support (1) and head block (11) which can be applied to a stretcher in order to restrict movement of a patient's head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: ABLE LOGIC SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventors: Malcolm Twitchin, Adrian Clark
  • Publication number: 20170071779
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a garment that includes a section configured to cover at least a portion of a body of a user, and a rehabilitation mechanism integrated into the garment and operable between a normal wear configuration and a rehabilitation wear configuration. The rehabilitation mechanism includes a first fastener and a second fastener to allow for positioning of the rehabilitation mechanism between the normal wear configuration and the rehabilitation wear configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Aimee EDGAR
  • Publication number: 20170071780
    Abstract: According to some embodiments of the invention, an anchoring system includes a sleeve having an inner surface defining a first lumen, a first annular sealing mechanism disposed at a proximal end of the sleeve, and a second annular sealing mechanism disposed at a distal end of the sleeve. The anchoring system further includes a pressure tube in fluid connection with an outer surface of the sleeve, a sheath in mechanical connection with the sleeve, the sheath forming a second lumen, the second lumen being in fluid connection with the first lumen, and open-cell foam disposed on the outer surface of the sleeve. Application of negative pressure to the pressure tube causes a seal to form between the first and second annular sealing mechanisms and an inner surface of a tissue cavity. Application of negative pressure to the pressure tube also creates a frictional force that resists displacement of the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: Savage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenton D. FONG, Jan LEE, Jeffrey W. ETTER
  • Publication number: 20170071781
    Abstract: An endocervical seal has a sleeve with a passageway for receiving an intrauterine interventional or diagnostic tool. The sleeve has a coaxially disposed outer balloon with a distal portion configured to inflate in a cervical os and a proximal portion configured to inflate in a cervical canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Eugene Skalnyi
  • Publication number: 20170071782
    Abstract: An extracorporeal blood cooling or heating circuit includes an intravenous catheter for withdrawing a patient's blood coupled to a combined pump/heat exchanger device. One or more sensors are provided upstream and/or downstream of the pump/heat exchanger device for measuring pressure, temperature, fluid flow, blood oxygenation, and other parameters. A controller is operatively coupled to the pump/heat exchanger device and the one or more sensors to control the speed of the pump inside the pump/heat exchanger device and regulate the blood temperature by controlling the operation of the heat exchanger. The combined pump/heat exchanger device includes a housing having at least one inlet and at least one outlet, a pump portion defining a blood circuit inside the housing, and a heat exchanger portion contained within the housing for selectively heating or cooling the blood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Robert G. Svitek, Kraig J. McEwen, Rebecca L. Baptiste
  • Publication number: 20170071783
    Abstract: A system for local thermal treatment includes a solid-state heat pump, a controller, a power supply, a heat sink, a thermal conductor, and a thermal pack. The solid-state heat pump may increase or decrease the temperature of the thermal pack to a desired temperature for providing heat or cold treatment. The controller provides control of the solid-state heat pump and its associated components. The heat sink may include an air heat exchanger with fins and a fan, and a liquid heat exchanger with a coolant loop and pump. The coolant loop may allow the heat sink to be separated from the thermal pack for convenient use in constrained spaces. The thermal conductor and thermal pack may be flexible and may be configured specifically to conform to individual body parts. The thermal pack provides local thermal treatment to a subject's body for an extended duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Henry CALDERON
  • Publication number: 20170071784
    Abstract: A bedside, compact system is provided which either selectively heats or cools a gel pack to assist a user in dealing with pain. The system heats and cools by conduction and operates quickly to provide a heated or cooled gel pack within minutes. The user can operate the system with getting out of bed or other resting place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: William I. Brobeck
  • Publication number: 20170071785
    Abstract: An implantable medical device is described. The implantable medical device includes a small molecule generator, a small molecule diffusor, and a cannula that connects the two. The small molecule generator includes an electrolyte reservoir and a set of electrodes. A first portion of the electrolyte reservoir is impermeable to a predetermined class of small molecules. A second portion of the electrolyte reservoir is permeable to the small molecules. The set of electrodes is disposed inside the electrolyte reservoir and is configured to facilitate electrolysis of the small molecules based on an electric power application to the set of electrodes and on presence of electrolyte inside the electrolyte reservoir. At least a portion of the small molecule diffusor is permeable to the small molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicants: California Institute of Technology, University of Southern California, Doheny Eye Institute
    Inventors: Yu-Chong Tai, Nicholas E. Scianmarello, Karthik Murali, Mark S. Humayun, Ramiro Magalhaes Ribeiro
  • Publication number: 20170071786
    Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to a contact lens application/removal device comprising a plurality of removably interconnection components. The components include a lens handling tip, a lubrication fluid container, two detachable storage chambers, and, optionally, a detachable ultraviolet disinfection system. The device can be used for contact lens removal, lubrication, storage, and application to the eye without the need for direct contact with the fingers or skin of a subject applying and the lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Xabier Basañez, Alejandra Hernández Molina, Analaura Villarreal Berain, David Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170071787
    Abstract: A hydraulically-driven Intra-Ocular Lens (IOL) insertion tool includes a body, a chamber within the body, a first fluid port providing fluid communication into the chamber, a piston positioned within the chamber and arranged to move within the chamber in response to the introduction or removal of fluid from the chamber, and an elongated member. The elongated member includes a distal end comprising an intra-ocular lens interface and a proximal end connected to the piston such that movement of the piston within the chamber causes corresponding movement of the elongated member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Hugh B. Canelli, Partha Chandrakant, James Y. Chon, Gary P. Sorensen, Daniel J. Wilson, Raphael Gordon
  • Publication number: 20170071788
    Abstract: A vitrectomy probe includes a hand-graspable body and an outer tube extending from the hand-graspable body. The outer tube includes a closed distal end and a first port sized to receive tissue. The vitrectomy probe also includes an inner tube within the outer tube. In various embodiments, the outer tube and/or the inner tube are curved. In some embodiments, the curvature of the outer tube is adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Joshua Anderson, Paul R. Hallen
  • Publication number: 20170071789
    Abstract: A vitrectomy apparatus is provided, including a pressure source, a cut valve connected to the pressure source, the cut valve configured to be turned on and off to provide pressure to selectively extend and retract a vitrectomy cutting device, a sensor configured to sense pressure provided from the cut valve, and a controller configured to control operation of the cut valve based on pressure sensed by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Fred C. Lee, James B. Gerg, Zheng Zhang, Kyle E. Lynn, Lauren M. Hickey
  • Publication number: 20170071790
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for treating dry eye include an energy source configured to apply energy to an obstruction located in a meibomian gland of a patient's eyelid. The apparatus also comprises an insulator configured to be positioned between a rear portion of the patient's eyelid and a surface of the patient's eyeball. An inner surface of the insulator has a curvature greater than that of the patient's eyeball such that an air pocket is formed between the inner surface of the insulator and the patient's eyeball, wherein the air pocket provides additional insulation to reduce or eliminate an amount of heat due to the applied energy from the energy source from being conducted to the surface of the patient's eyeball, such that the applied energy does not cause the temperature to reach a temperature sufficient to cause damage to a corneal or scleral portion of the patient's eyeball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen M. Grenon, John Martin Jans, Jordan W. Hutchinson, Keith Gausmann, Donald R. Korb
  • Publication number: 20170071791
    Abstract: The invention provides an intraocular drainage implant whose drainage capacity is regulated by opening a plurality of laser-sensitive spots. The implant is useful for fine regulation of the eye fluid outflow in handling glaucoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Ilia PIVEN
  • Publication number: 20170071792
    Abstract: A tear-off capture system includes an eye protector with a base lens. The eye protector has a retention mechanism mounted on one side, and a support mechanism that supports the eye protector on the head of a wearer. A two-tabbed stack of laminated tear-off lenses mounts to the eye protector via an adhesive. The stack mounts so that the first tab of the stack aligns with the first side of the eye protector and the second tab engages with the retention mechanism. Via the second tab and the retention mechanism, released tear-off layers are directed toward the second side of the eye protector away from the base lens. A capturer helps hold the initially released tear-off layer to the eye protector. An exposed tacky surface on each released tear-off helps hold the subsequently removed tear-off layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Bart E. Wilson, Stephen S. Wilson, Maxwell C. Klein
  • Publication number: 20170071793
    Abstract: Goggles eliminate peripheral vision of a user and enhance situational awareness while increasing muscle memory. The goggles comprise a goggle frame mechanically coupled to a left side blinder and a right side blinder. The goggle frame is further mechanically coupled to a wearing component. The left side blinder covers approximately one half of a left eye of the user and the right side blinder covers approximately one half of a right eye of the user giving the user a field of vision of 30 degrees to 70 degrees which can eliminate distractions and disturbances in peripheral vision of the user causing increased situational awareness and increased muscle memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Ryan Calvin Sherer, James Gerard Konkler, Joseph James Valenti
  • Publication number: 20170071794
    Abstract: An orthotic compression brace includes a tubular sleeve namely knit from elastic yarns, covering at least the arm and the hand, up to the insertion of phalanges on the metacarpal bones of the hand, and a protrusion aimed to, at least partially, cover the thumb over its entire circumference. The tubular sleeve and the thumb are knit into one piece and the thumb is knit at least in part as from the thermobonding at a T1 temperature the sleeve eventually containing thermobonding yarns at a T2 temperature strictly greater than T1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Xavier Bazoud, Julien Duhem
  • Publication number: 20170071795
    Abstract: An absorbent structure comprising one or more absorbent layers wherein the absorbent structure exhibits a first cycle Peak Force compression between about 30 grams and about 150 grams. The absorbent structure further exhibits a fifth cycle dry recovery energy between 0.1 mJ and 2.8 mJ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Philip Bewick-Sonntag, Clint Adam Morrow, Wade Monroe Hubbard, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170071796
    Abstract: An absorbent article may be constructed by printing on an unstretched web that forms a portion of the side panels. Seams may be formed by attaching the side panels to a chassis. The side panels and the chassis may have different elastic properties. The absorbent article may also comprise first and second waistbands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Dale TRENNEPOHL, Andrew James SAUER, Donald Carroll ROE
  • Publication number: 20170071797
    Abstract: A smart nursing consumable, which includes an absorbent body and a sensor module disposed on the absorbent body. The sensor module includes a first film sheet, at least one wire, a second film sheet and a conductive pad. The first film sheet is disposed on the absorbent body. The at least one wire is disposed on the first film sheet. The second film sheet is disposed on the first film sheet and covers the at least one wire. The conductive pad is connected to the at least one wire. Both of the first film sheet and the second film sheet include a plurality of pores. A rollable sensor module and a rollable method for manufacturing the smart nursing consumable are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Tien-Hsiang Wu
  • Publication number: 20170071798
    Abstract: An absorbent core, intended for use in an absorbent product such as a panty liner, is disclosed, comprising an absorbent material and a superabsorbent material. The core has a first extension in a longitudinal direction and a second extension in a transverse direction, and a longitudinal central line extending through the core, located between a first longitudinal portion and a second longitudinal portion. The first and second longitudinal portions are symmetric about the longitudinal central line. The core has a head portion, an intermediate portion and a rear portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the core. The head portion includes mirror imaged first circular segment portions and first edge lines to which the circular segment portions transition. The intermediate portion includes mirror imaged first convex edge portions. The rear portion includes second edge lines tapering towards a rear end and the central line of the core in an angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Magdalena HÖRLE, Angelica BURVALL
  • Publication number: 20170071799
    Abstract: An absorbent product including a liquid-permeable top layer, a liquid-impermeable bottom layer and an absorbent core arranged between the top layer and the bottom layer is disclosed. The absorbent product has a head product portion, an intermediate product portion and a rear product portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the absorbent product. The absorbent product has an outer contour having a shape resembling an hourglass, wherein the intermediate product portion includes an area with a smaller width than any area in the head product portion and rear product portion, respectively, and wherein the core extends in the longitudinal direction and transverse direction of the absorbent product and has an outer contour that is asymmetrical with the outer contour of the absorbent product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Magdalena HÖRLE, Angelica BURVALL
  • Publication number: 20170071800
    Abstract: An absorbent article includes a chassis comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and at least one elastically elongatable panel joined to the chassis. The elastically elongatable panel includes a stretch laminate that has at least one cover layer, an elastomeric film attached to the cover layer, the elastomeric film having two surfaces and a skin on at least one of the surfaces, and an adhesive disposed between the skin and the cover layer. The stretch laminate has at least one anchoring zone and at least one stretch zone, the skin that is located in the anchoring zone has a plurality of wrinkles, and the wrinkles have furrows, and at least some of the adhesive is disposed in at least some of the furrows. An absorbent article including the stretch laminate is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Marcus Schonbeck, Henner Sollmann, Georg Baldauf, Urmish Popatlal Dalal, Miguel Alberto Herrera, Erica Lynne Locke
  • Publication number: 20170071801
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article comprising a first waist region, a second waist region, a crotch region disposed between the first waist region and second waist region; a first waist edge and a second waist edge; the disposable absorbent article comprising a first waistband near the first waist edge and a second waistband near the second waist edge, wherein the Front-to-Back Delta Chassis Contraction is greater than about 9.0%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Kathleen Marie Lawson, Jeromy Thomas Raycheck, Kathleen Ann Murphy Maciag, Raymond Scott Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20170071802
    Abstract: An array of absorbent article packages for multiple baby stages of development displayed via a merchandise display system may comprise multiple packages. Each package may comprise articles having absorbent article configurations appropriate for the stage of development of an infant, newborn, or toddler. Each article or package may also comprise indicia representative of the appropriate stage of development of the infant, newborn, or toddler. And, absorbent article configurations may differ between packages having overlapping size ranges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Karl Patrick RONN, Barry Robert FEIST, Mary Lee CARR, Kathy Quinlan AMES-OOTEN, Danielia Threase WILKINS, Merlene Adams CUMMINS, Ooma Balkaran RAMPERSAD-CUTLER, Monica MOHLENKAMP, Vicki Lee STREITHORST
  • Publication number: 20170071803
    Abstract: A smart nursing consumable includes an absorbent body and a sensor module. The absorbent body includes a water-absorbing layer. The sensor module is disposed above the water-absorbing layer and includes a plurality of wires. A physiological monitoring device employing the aforementioned smart nursing consumable is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Tien-Hsiang Wu
  • Publication number: 20170071804
    Abstract: The invention relates to a powered wheelchair (100, 200) for transporting a person comprising a seat frame (40) for supporting the person, a pair of opposing drive wheel assemblies (20, 30) configured to drive said powered wheelchair (100, 200) and connected to the seat frame (40), and a supporting wheel assembly (50) arranged spaced apart from the pair of opposing drive wheel assemblies (20, 30) and connected to the seat frame (40). The pair of opposing drive wheel assemblies (20, 30) comprising a first drive wheel assembly (20) and a second drive wheel assembly (30). The first drive wheel assembly (20) includes a first driving wheel (24) having a first rotation centre (R1) and operatively connected to a first rotation mechanism (26) via a first linkage member (28), said first rotation mechanism (26) is operable to rotate said first drive wheel assembly about a first pivot point (P1), wherein said first rotation centre is offset from said first pivot point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Carl Johan Olsson
  • Publication number: 20170071805
    Abstract: A method for operating an assisting system for the disabled is disclosed. The assisting system includes a cushion, which includes a plurality of cushion chambers. The pressure in the cushion is measured by a pressure sensor. If the measured pressure is found to be above a threshold, a deflation of the cushion follows. Contrarily if the pressure is lower than the threshold, inflation of the cushion follows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: LIFE ASSISTANT LTD.
    Inventors: Iftah GEVA, Gal GOLDNER
  • Publication number: 20170071806
    Abstract: A telescoping assembly for use on a patient support apparatus. The telescoping assembly comprises an accessory and a telescoping support slidable to extend the accessory. A locking device releasably holds the telescoping support in the extended position. The accessory is manually movable by a user between a stowed position and a use position. The accessory comprises a deactivator portion operable to deactivate the locking device remotely in response to the user manually moving the accessory relative to the telescoping support toward the stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael William Graves, Richard A. Derenne, William D. Childs, Bryan E. Garfoot, Connor F. St. John, Christopher Gentile, Michael T. Brubaker, Kevin C. Kropp
  • Publication number: 20170071807
    Abstract: A control system for a lifting device and a lifting device comprising the same are disclosed. The control system includes a control unit comprising a processor with a memory communicatively coupled to the processor and having computer readable and executable instructions. A battery is electrically coupled to the control unit in addition to at least one indicator. The processor executes the computer readable and executable instructions to: determine an operating characteristic of the lifting device and an operating time of the lifting device as the lifting device is actuated; determine an accumulated load-time parameter for the lifting device based on the operating characteristic and the operating time; store the accumulated load-time parameter in the memory of the lift control system; compare the accumulated load-time parameter to a service constant; and provide an indication the indicator that a lift structural component requires service based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Gunnar Liljedahl
  • Publication number: 20170071808
    Abstract: A patient transfer device and an associated method of transferring a patient using the device are described. The device, which can be used anytime a patient needs to be moved or transferred out of bed especially in those circumstances wherein the patient is in any way incapacitated and is unable to move or assist in the transfer, transfers the patient laterally from a longitudinal side of the bed onto the device. The transfer can be accomplished with minimal medical staff interaction and as such significantly and substantially reducing the risk or injury and harm not only for the patient but also the staff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Trevor Joseph Wunderlich, Benjamin S. Rice
  • Publication number: 20170071809
    Abstract: A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient supports in an approximated position during such movements. A longitudinal translator provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. A patient trunk translator provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the patient supports are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction or compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Roger P. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20170071810
    Abstract: Armrest for dental chair with mouse touch device for patient use comprising an armrest (1) fixed to the dental chair, featuring a mouse touch-type input peripheral (2) on its edge connected via USB or radio frequency wireless connection to a CPU, central processing unit (3), which manages programs and sends information to an LCD, liquid crystal display (4), placed within sight of the patient, regardless of the height and tilting movements of the dental chair, enabling patient interaction with various interface programs, such as Internet access, games, watching videos, choose music media or social media, among others, simply using the fingertips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Raquel PAGANO BRINGEL
  • Publication number: 20170071811
    Abstract: A dental chair is provided including a chair assembly comprising a backrest, a seat, and a base; and at least one set of utility ports disposed on the chair, adjacent to the seat, each port having a quick release fitting for receiving a flexible conduit connected to a hand piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Sargon Lazarof
  • Publication number: 20170071812
    Abstract: A mobility system includes an energy module, an exoskeleton and a mobile base. The exoskeleton has an exoskeleton energy module receptacle that can receive the energy module, and the mobile base has a mobile base energy module receptacle that can also receive the energy module. In addition, the mobile base has an exoskeleton support that can support the exoskeleton on the mobile base so that the mobile base can transport the exoskeleton across a support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Reuben Sandler, Renata Smith, Chris Meadows, Rochelle Rea, Jared Jones, Matt Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20170071813
    Abstract: A walking training apparatus includes a walking assistance apparatus for a leg of a trainee, a first wire winding mechanism for pulling a wire for the leg upward and forward, pulling control means for controlling the first wire winding mechanism to pull the wire with a first pulling force, and storage amount detection means for detecting a storage amount of the wire. The pulling control means controls the first wire winding mechanism so that the first wire winding mechanism pulls the wire with a second pulling force larger than the first pulling force in a swinging start period in which the storage amount of the wire detected by the storage amount detection means is equal to or smaller than a predetermined storage amount of the wire in a period including a timing when the wire of the first wire winding mechanism changes from a pulling-out state to a winding state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Hikaru SUGATA
  • Publication number: 20170071814
    Abstract: To measure the number of steps of a user in a more precise manner, the pedometer of the present invention comprises a state variable detection unit for detecting a state variable indicating a walking movement of a user, a walking step determination unit for determining each walking step of the user from an output of the state variable detection unit, a walking information storage unit for incrementing a step count each time a walking step is determined by the walking step determination unit and storing the incremented step count and the associated time information obtained by a clock, and a walking step count computation unit for computing a walking step count of the user from a time point of initiating the measurement operation to a time point of terminating the measurement operation to a decimal part according to the step count and the associated time information stored in the walking information storage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Yosuke Endo
  • Publication number: 20170071815
    Abstract: Devices and methods for mobility assistance are disclosed. The disclosed features may assist a person with movement by providing support for the person as the person moves. Further, features for easily storing and transporting items in various compartments of the device are disclosed. Support of the user and/or items may be provided by a lightweight composite structure that further allows for free movement of the user, such as taking full strides while walking or running. The device may further be repeatedly configured between collapsed and deployed configurations via a locking mechanism and an actuatable release. Pivotable joints allow the various sections to be stowed into a smaller, collapsed configuration that is easily carried or otherwise transported, as well as deployed into a larger, deployed configuration for assistance while moving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Kim Goodsell, Charles Benjamin Goodsell, Charles Stanley Curbbun, Arvin Grande Abadilla, Julian C. Groeli, Blake Chuanlun Wang, Jin Chen, Delbert Dale Johnson, William John Leach, Matthew Kranz
  • Publication number: 20170071816
    Abstract: A device for monitoring a treatment of posture of body parts in which a local mechanotherapeutic stimulus is applied includes an elastic material which is to be worn over the part of the body, a pressure regulating support, a pressure applicator and a pressure sensor. The support is fixed to the elastic material and passes over a region where mechanotherapeutic stimulus is to be applied. The sensor is rigidly attached to the pressure applicator and they are together received in a pocket. The sensor senses pressure and hence a stimulus applied to the part as a result of the tension in the support, the sensor being configured to output a signal indicative of the pressure applied, providing the opportunity to change the stimulus to within a given range based on the feedback from the sensor. A method for using the device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicants: University of Tartu, Tartu Health Care College
    Inventors: Arved Vain, Reet Linkberg, Ivi Vaher, Anna-Liisa Parm
  • Publication number: 20170071817
    Abstract: A therapeutic roller apparatus comprised of at least two replaceable resilient therapeutic massage pads and an associated pad substrates adapted to mate together to form a cylindrical roller body, and a pair of cylindrical end caps provided to lockingly mate with and enclose the ends of the roller body. The diameter of the end caps may be substantially greater than that of the roller so that user weight applied to the roller body is transferred to the end caps. The interior space of the roller body may be used as a storage chamber for storing sundry items. In addition, a detachable carry strap may be affixed to the end caps to accommodate transport of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Michael A. Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20170071818
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to masturbation products, in particular to a handheld masturbation cup including a soft plastic body, a channel formed in the soft plastic body and provided for male masturbation, a hard cup casing installed at the outer side of the soft plastic body and having a grasping recess formed separately on both sides of the hard cup casing, and a handholding soft pad formed at the grasping recess by a secondary plastic injection molding process, so that a user may press the soft plastic body through the handholding soft pad. When the handheld masturbation cup is used, the user not only may perform masturbation through a thrusting motion only, but also may press the soft plastic body through the handholding soft pad to achieve a better masturbation effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: XIANGRU Chen
  • Publication number: 20170071819
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to masturbation products, in particular to a masturbation cup including an elastomer casing, and a soft plastic body formed and fixed in the elastomer casing by a secondary plastic injection process, and the soft plastic body has a channel used for male masturbation. When the masturbation cup is used, a user not just may masturbate by a thrusting motion only, but also may hold the elastomer casing and press the soft plastic body by hand to achieve a better masturbation effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: XIANGRU Chen
  • Publication number: 20170071820
    Abstract: A mechanical chest compression device is secured to a gurney, transport stretcher or ambulance cot while engaging a patient's thorax to provide mechanical CPR during transport. The mechanical chest compression device compresses the patient's thorax against the gurney deck. The mechanical chest compression device may engage the side rails on the gurney, the gurney deck or any suitable structural elements of the gurney.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.
    Inventor: Uday Kiran V. Illindala