Patents Issued in November 30, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170340867
    Abstract: Expandable introducer systems are provided. An expandable introducer system can include an expandable introducer, an expander, a support member, and/or an exchange dilator. The expandable introducer may be configured to transition from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration. For example, the expander may be displaced through the expandable introducer and transition the expandable introducer from the unexpanded configuration to the expanded configuration. The support member may be disposed within the expandable introducer that is in the expanded configuration to maintain the expandable introducer in the expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Nicholas Accisano, III
  • Publication number: 20170340868
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel prostate dilation catheter, which comprises a main tube, wherein a urinary catheterization cavity, an internal capsule cavity, an external capsule cavity and a flushing cavity are provided inside the main tube, a composite bar-like high pressure water capsule is arranged in front portions of an outlet of the urinary catheterization cavity and an outlet of the flushing cavity, the composite bar-like high pressure water capsule comprises an internal capsule and an external capsule, the internal capsule is arranged inside the outer capsule and at a front end of the outer capsule, and the front ends of the internal capsule cavity and the external capsule cavity are formed with openings which are located inside the internal capsule and the external capsule respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: BEIJING UNIKANGTONG MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yinglu GUO, Zhichao ZHANG, Yiming YUAN, Nianzeng XING, Long TIAN, Ke WANG, Shengqiang YU, Hongjiang ZHAO, Xuejun JING
  • Publication number: 20170340869
    Abstract: Methods and devices for providing liquids to nasal and/or paranasal cavities are disclosed. Probe portions of a first and of a second probe are introduced to a user's first and second nostril, respectively. Each probe has a primary channel and a secondary channel. Fluid is provided to the secondary channels to expand the expandable portions of the secondary channels, seal the nostril openings and expand alar sidewalls of the nostrils. This may reveal ducts that lead to the paranasal cavities. The liquid is provided through the primary channels to the nasal cavity, the liquid being disposed to reach and stimulate the soft palate, and may trigger a swallow reflex to raise the soft palate and exert pressure to the liquid, the liquid may find an escape route through the ducts and into the paranasal cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: GEORGE NAOUM
  • Publication number: 20170340870
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bandage wherein the bandage comprise of a first layer of protective covering, wherein the first layer is removable; a second layer of covering, wherein the second layer of covering is made of a cloth material; a third layer of covering, wherein the third layer is the top most layer of the bandage and together with the second layer forms a support pad; an injection, wherein the injection is present on the second layer of covering; a cylinder, wherein the cylinder is present in the support pad, wherein the bandage is used for delivering a medication to a localized area on a patient's body. The bandage is further used for delivering localized, painless ozone gas treatment to a patient suffering from infectious disease. The bandage is easy to carry and comes in various shapes and sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Umm-Al-Qura University
    Inventor: Mohammed Yunus
  • Publication number: 20170340871
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating nail infections, in particular fungal nail infections, comprising applying a drug delivery system comprising a desiccant such as silica gel to an external surface of the infected nail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Jane Brucker
  • Publication number: 20170340872
    Abstract: An implantable access port for use in transferring fluid transdermally between an external fluid storage or dispensing device and a site within a patient is disclosed. The access port includes a body, at least two reservoirs defined within the access port body, and at least one septum secured to the body and enclosing the reservoirs within the body. The access port also includes reservoir outlets defined within the reservoirs. The access port also has body conduits defined within the body and in fluid communication with the reservoir outlets and external openings defined in the exterior of the body. An implantable access port and system for use in apheresis is also provided that includes an implantable access port, at least one needle, and a catheter that is fluidly connected to the access port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: AngioDynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry G. Hanson, Brian Keese, Blaine Johnson, Daniel K. Recinella, Michael Fowler, A. David Smith, James Steven Kenny
  • Publication number: 20170340873
    Abstract: A surgical access device includes a seal housing and a roller disposed in the housing and defining a working channel. The roller may be stationary or moveable within the seal housing to form both a zero seal in the absence of an instrument, and an instrument seal in the presence of an instrument. Rotation of the roller is contemplated and low-friction surfaces are discussed to reduce instrument insertion forces. Multiple rollers, wiper elements, low-friction braid, pivoting elements and idler rollers are contemplated. The rollers will typically be formed of a gel material in order to facilitate the desired compliance, stretchability and elongation desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Scott V. Taylor, Henry Kahle
  • Publication number: 20170340874
    Abstract: An aseptic coupling device includes: a main body defining a front face; a membrane coupled to the front face, the membrane including a first portion coupled to the front face and a second portion folded over on the first portion; and a low friction member positioned between the first and second portions of the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick Thomas Gerst, Randall Scott Williams
  • Publication number: 20170340875
    Abstract: A method, programmer for a neurostimulator, and neurostimulation kit are provided. The kit comprises a neurostimulator, and a plurality of elongated lead bodies configured for being coupled to the neurostimulator, each having a plurality of proximal contacts and a plurality of distal electrodes respectively electrically coupled to the proximal contacts, wherein an in-line connectivity between the electrodes and proximal contacts carried by the different lead bodies differs from each other. Electrical energy is conveyed between the electrodes of the selected lead body and the tissue, an electrical fingerprint is measured at the proximal contacts of the selected lead body in response to the conveyed electrical energy, and the selected lead body is identified based on the measured electrical fingerprint. These steps can be performed by the programmer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: David K.L. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20170340876
    Abstract: A method, including the action of executing a first evaluation including evaluating first interactions of respective current spreads with one another for a plurality of first electrodes implanted in a recipient resulting from energizement thereof with at least one second implanted electrode disabled, wherein the second electrode, if enabled and energized at about the same level as at least one of the first electrodes, would result in current spread to at least one of the plurality of first electrodes, and one of disabling at least one third electrode of the plurality of first electrodes based on the evaluation or maintaining an enablement of the nondisabled electrodes based on the evaluation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Filiep J. VANPOUCKE, Obaid ur Rehman QAZI
  • Publication number: 20170340877
    Abstract: A torque limiting mechanism between a medical device and an implantation accessory is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a delivery system for a leadless active implantable medical device includes a delivery catheter and a torque shaft disposed within the delivery catheter. The delivery system also includes a docking cap having a distal end for engaging an attachment mechanism of the leadless active implantable medical device. The delivery system also includes a torque limiting component coupled to a distal end of the torque shaft and a proximal end of the docking cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Jean-François Ollivier
  • Publication number: 20170340878
    Abstract: A medical lead is provided for use in a pulse stimulation system of the type which includes a pulse generator for producing electrical stimulation therapy. The lead comprises an elongate insulating body and at least one electrical conductor within the insulating body. The conductor has a proximal end configured to be electrically coupled to the pulse generator and has a DC resistance in the range of 375-2000 ohms. At least one distal electrode is coupled to the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Carl D. Wahlstrand, Robert M. Skime, Gregory A. Hrdlicka, James M. Olsen, Stephen L. Bolea
  • Publication number: 20170340879
    Abstract: This invention described a method of, and device for increasing human ability for idea generation and insight related tasks. “Thinking outside the box” is difficult and often requires a qualitatively different perception of the task at hand. One aspect of the invention is a method for facilitating such pursuits by applying electrical stimulation at selected brain areas before or during an idea generation or insight related task. One aspect of our method is to temporarily enable a person to perceive insight related tasks in a way that is less influenced by past expectations and more open to novel representations. In one embodiment, this is achieved by suppressing the left anterior temporal lobe and/or facilitating the right anterior temporal lobe with non-invasive electrical stimulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Richard Chi
  • Publication number: 20170340880
    Abstract: A skin treatment device is provided, which includes a needle frame in which a front end outlet of a needle that penetrates an inside thereof projects toward a front thereof, a rear end inlet of the needle is open to an outside of a rear surface thereof, and a stepped partition wall is provided in a closed shape on the outside of the rear surface thereof; a needle cover having a space portion formed on a rear thereof toward an inside thereof, a needle guide portion formed on a front surface thereof; a contact PCB configured to receive a power that is supplied from a power supply device; and a needle hub having an insertion portion formed in a front thereof toward an inside thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Ki Se LEE
  • Publication number: 20170340881
    Abstract: Systems and methods of generating and applying a synthetic neuromodulatory signal are described. A subject may be put under a particular condition that causes an effect in the subject. While the subject is under the condition, a recording of neurogram signals derived from the condition can be made from the subject. For example, neuronal signals traveling on the vagus nerve of the subject may be monitored and recorded. The neurogram may then be used to create a synthetic neuromodulatory signal that can be administered to a user. When the synthetic neuromodulatory signal is administered to the user, the user may experience the same effect as the subject that had been placed in the condition, even though the user was never put under the same condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Connolly, Patrick Lincoln, Maneesh Yadav, John Cornwell, Bhaskar Ramamurthy
  • Publication number: 20170340882
    Abstract: A system and a method for optimizing the configuration of multisite transcranial current stimulation, including providing an electric field characteristic target map on the brain's cortex, the target map including multiple cortical targets, the multiple cortical targets are localized and/or continuously varying and spatially extended, providing a weight map on the cortical surface prioritizing the important of areas in the target map for the purposes of optimization; and calculating, based on the target and weight maps, optimal currents and optimal locations for a plurality of electrodes intended for providing transcranial current stimulation to globally stimulate at once the multiple cortical targets with excitatory, inhibitory or neutral stimulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Giulio Ruffini, Oscar Ripolles Mateu, Alvaro Pascual-Leone, Michael D. Fox, Pedro Michael Cavaleiro Miranda
  • Publication number: 20170340883
    Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for monitoring the physical state of a stimulating assembly to, for example, detect the occurrence of an adverse event. More specifically, an elongate stimulating assembly comprising a plurality of longitudinally spaced contacts is at least partially implanted into a recipient. Electrical measurements are performed at one or more of the plurality of contacts and the electrical measurements are evaluated relative to one another to determine the physical state of the stimulating assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin Peter Johnston, Paul Michael Carter, Stuart John Kay, Andrea Lam, Shaun Ashwin Kumar, Joerg Pesch
  • Publication number: 20170340884
    Abstract: Described herein are devices and methods of use thereof for treating dry eye, tired eye, or other forms of ocular discomfort such as from contact lenses. The methods generally include applying spatially and/or temporally patterned stimulation to one or more anatomical structures located in an ocular or nasal region. The electrical stimulation may elicit a reflex that activates the lacrimal gland or may directly activate the lacrimal gland or nerves innervating the lacrimal gland to produce tears. The devices may be implantable or handheld, and may be configured to deliver the spatially and/or temporally patterned stimulation patterns described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Manfred FRANKE, James Donald LOUDIN, John WARDLE, Mark Jeffrey HOLDBROOK
  • Publication number: 20170340885
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for monitoring cardiac arrhythmias and delivering electrical stimulation therapy using a subcutaneous device (e.g. subcutaneous implantable (SD)) and a leadless pacing device (LPD) are described. In one or more embodiments, a computer-implemented method includes sensing a first electrical signal from a heart of a patient through a SD. The first signal is stored into memory and serves as a baseline rhythm for a patient. Subsequently, a second signal is sensed from the heart through the SD. A cardiac condition can be detected within the sensed second electrical signal through the SD. A determination is made as to whether cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is appropriate to treat the detected cardiac condition. A determination can then be made as to the timing of pacing pulse delivery to cardiac tissue through a leadless pacing device (LPD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Aleksandre T. SAMBELASHVILI
  • Publication number: 20170340886
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are circuits and methods for a multi-electrode implantable stimulator device incorporating one decoupling capacitor in the current path established via at least one cathode electrode and at least one anode electrode. In one embodiment, the decoupling capacitor may be hard-wired to a dedicated anode on the device. The cathodes are selectively activatable via stimulation switches. In another embodiment, any of the electrodes on the devices can be selectively activatable as an anode or cathode. In this embodiment, the decoupling capacitor is placed into the current path via selectable anode and cathode stimulation switches. Regardless of the implementation, the techniques allow for the benefits of capacitive decoupling without the need to associate decoupling capacitors with every electrode on the multi-electrode device, which saves space in the body of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Jordi Parramon, Kiran Nimmagadda, Emanuel Feldman, Yuping He
  • Publication number: 20170340887
    Abstract: In some examples, controlling delivery of CRT includes delivering ventricular pacing according to a sequence of different values of at least one of A-V delay or V-V delay, and acquiring one or more electrograms from respective vectors. For each of the different values of the at least one of A-V delay or V-V delay, at least one of a QRS amplitude or a QRS area may be determined based on the one or more electrograms, and a target change in QRS amplitude or QRS area between adjacent ones of the values of the at least one of A-V delay or V-V delay of the sequence may be identified. In response to the identification of the target change, the implantable medical device may deliver the ventricular pacing at a value of the at least one of A-V delay or V-V delay determined based on the identification to provide CRT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Elien B. Engels, Kevin Vernooy, Alfonso Aranda Hernandez, Frits W. Prinzen, Jeffrey M. Gillberg
  • Publication number: 20170340888
    Abstract: A system for synchronizing application of treatment signals with a cardiac rhythm is provided. The system includes a memory that receives and stores a synchronization signal indicating that a predetermined phase such as R-wave of a cardiac rhythm of a patient has started. A synchronization module analyzes whether the stored synchronization signal is erroneous and if so, prevents a medical treatment device from applying a treatment energy signal such as an IRE pulse to a patient to take into account an irregular heart beat and noise in the synchronization signal in order to maximize safety of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: AngioDynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Callas, James Lovewell, Bradley C. Stribling, Dave Warden
  • Publication number: 20170340889
    Abstract: A connector for an implantable electrical medical device includes a connector lumen defined in an elongated connector housing and adapted for receiving a portion of a lead. Connector-contact assemblies are disposed in the connector lumen and adapted to couple to terminals of the lead when the lead is received by the connector lumen. Each of the connector-contact assemblies includes a contact body. An inner surface of the contact body defines an open center portion. A first base is disposed along a first end of the contact body, and a second base is disposed along an opposing second end of the contact body and is coupled to the first base. Biasing members are attached to the first base and extend towards the second base. The biasing members are not attached to the second base. When the lead is received by the connector lumen the biasing members physically contact the received lead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Zdzislaw Bernard Malinowski, Jeffery Van Funderburk
  • Publication number: 20170340890
    Abstract: A method for producing a feedthrough component of a medical electronic device, in particular an implantable device, wherein a feedthrough main body, in particular made of ceramic, is produced and is provided over a large area with a metal coating, and the metal coating is then structured, wherein the structuring is performed by at least partially removing the metal coating in layers in a number of sub-steps by means of a processing laser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel Kronmueller, Hermann Kalb
  • Publication number: 20170340891
    Abstract: An introducing device for locating a tissue region and deploying an electrode is shown and described. The introducing device may include an outer sheath. An inner sheath may be disposed within the outer sheath. The inner sheath may be configured to engage an implantable electrode. In an example, the inner sheath may comprise a stimulation probe having an uninsulated portion at or near a distal end of the delivery sheath. The outer sheath may be coupled to a power source or stimulation signal generating circuitry at a proximal end. A clinician may control application of the stimulation signal to a tissue region via the outer sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph W. Boggs, Amorn Wongsarnpigoon, Matthew G. deBock, Meredith J. McGee, Devin Sell, Robert B. Strother
  • Publication number: 20170340892
    Abstract: An electrode identification system (1) for defibrillators, comprising an electrode plug (2) adapted for connection to at least one electrode having a first pair of conducting contacts (6, 8), an identification element (10) connected between the first pair of conducting contacts, a second pair of conducting contacts (12, 14) for connection to the electrode, and a housing (16) providing a cavity (18, 20) which substantially encases the first and second pairs of conducting contacts and the identification element and an aperture through which ends of the first and second pairs of conducting contacts extend, a defibrillator socket (3) adapted for connection to a defibrillator and adapted for connection to an electrode plug having a first pair of conducting contacts (24, 26) for connection to the first pair of conducting contacts of the electrode plug, a second pair of conducting contacts (28, 30) for connection to the second pair of conducting contacts of the electrode plug and for connection to the defibrillator,
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Allister Robert McIntyre, Johnny Houston ANDERSON
  • Publication number: 20170340893
    Abstract: A quantum wave therapy apparatus includes a quantum wave generator and a quantum wave irradiator. The quantum wave irradiator includes an oscillation plate, and a resin panel that is formed by kneading semiconductor powder, which reflects quantum waves, into resin. The quantum wave generator includes an AC adaptor, and a coil that is connected in series to the negative electrode side of an output smoothing capacitor in the AC adaptor, and that constitutes a serial resonance circuit. An electromotive voltage induced in the serial resonance circuit by extraneous electromagnetic waves is superimposed on a negative potential output from the AC adaptor, and a resulting voltage is applied to the oscillation plate, whereby quantum waves are generated. The quantum waves are applied to a diseased portion. The quantum waves reflected from surroundings are reflected again by the semiconductor powder in the resin panel and are applied to the diseased portion repeatedly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Kiyonori SHINNOU
  • Publication number: 20170340894
    Abstract: A magnetic coil system featuring a multi-layer structure, a spherical shape, or both allows for efficient generation of a gradient magnetic field that induces an electric field in air in a region proximate to the coil. By subjecting at least a portion of a person's brain to the induced electric field various psychiatric disorders can be treated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Rohan
  • Publication number: 20170340895
    Abstract: The present application is directed to devices, assemblies, systems and methods for targeting one or more sites with electromagnetic radiation. The devices, assemblies and systems are operationally configured to transform and convey electromagnetic radiation to one or more targeted sites. The devices, assemblies and systems may also convey one or more fluids or fluid solutions to the one or more targeted sites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: CHARLES BRIAN ROGERS
  • Publication number: 20170340896
    Abstract: The present application is directed to devices, assemblies, systems and methods for targeting one or more sites with electromagnetic radiation. The devices, assemblies and systems are operationally configured to transform and convey electromagnetic radiation to one or more targeted sites. The devices, assemblies and systems may also convey one or more fluids or fluid solutions to the one or more targeted sites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: CHARLES BRIAN ROGERS, SCOTT DAVID COMPTON
  • Publication number: 20170340897
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein that generally relate to a low-level laser therapy (LLLT) device to aid in at least one of the prevention and treatment of hair loss, rejuvenation of hair, and stimulation of hair regrowth for a certain percentage of users. In at least one embodiment, the device is a laser therapy helmet device, wherein a portion of the device rotates or pivots relative to the treatment surface during use. In at least some embodiments, the device may further comprise a plurality of modes of operation for delivering different amounts of energy to the treatment surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Martin G. Unger
  • Publication number: 20170340898
    Abstract: A diffuser tip assembly is disclosed for generation of uniform cylindrical illumination from a fiber delivered source. Light propagating into the diffuser tip is initially mixed by a spatial overlap of reflections within a waveguide, reducing the sensitivity of illumination uniformity to the modal structure of fiber delivered light. The waveguide output propagates at least two passes through a reflective cavity having transmissive, light-diffusive walls, enabling highly uniform output. The diffuser tip can be configured to use low-absorbing materials for high power applications. In addition, the method of using visible light as an indicator for diffuser output is described. The combination of uniformity, low heat generation, and a visual indicator are intended to promote safety in a phototherapy procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Robert N. Moor, Justin K. Jean, Ryan Lohrenz
  • Publication number: 20170340899
    Abstract: This disclosure provides design, material, preparation methods, and use alternatives for medical devices. An example method of preparing a stent comprises applying a coating to a portion of the stent at a medical treatment facility, the coating including a plurality of radioactive elements and a substrate. The plurality of radioactive elements are mixed with the substrate to form a mixture such that the plurality of radioactive elements are dispersed within the substrate prior to the coating being applied on the stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: JOHN A. HINGSTON, GENE T. STORBECK
  • Publication number: 20170340900
    Abstract: Generating a three-dimensional radiation dose matrix for a patient for controlling the delivery of radiation dose to patients. The three-dimensional radiation dose matrix for the patient based on an intensity of radiation fields delivered by a radiation therapy delivery system that intersect with volume elements of a patient and determined by a predictive model. The intensity of the radiation fields at volume elements of the patient determined from spatial position data of the volume elements in a patient and radiation therapy delivery system data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: The Regents of The University of California
    Inventors: Kevin Moore, Satomi Shiraishi
  • Publication number: 20170340901
    Abstract: To overcome the difficulties inherent in conventional treatment planning approaches, new techniques are described herein for providing an intuitive user interface for automatic structure derivation in patient modeling. In an embodiment, a graphical user interface is provided that provides a list of structures of a specified region. The interface uses medical terminology instead of mathematical one. In one or more embodiments, the list of structures may be a pre-defined list of structures that correspond to that region for the purposes of treatment planning. A user is able to actuate a toggle to include and/or exclude each of the structures separately. In one or more embodiments, the user is also able to actuate a toggle to define a perimeter around each included structure, and further define a margin around the perimeter. The user is also able to specify whether the desired output should include a union or the intersection of all included structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin M. HAAS, Thomas CORADI, Tomasz MORGAS
  • Publication number: 20170340902
    Abstract: The present application relates to a data processing method for determining the position of a soft tissue body part within a patient's body. The data processing method includes acquiring CT-image data including information about the position of the body part within a coordinate system assigned to a transportable CT-device, wherein the patient's body is positioned relative to the treatment device, and wherein the CT-device is configured to be positioned relative to the patient's body and/or relative to the treatment device, acquiring first transformation data including information about a first transformation between the coordinate system assigned to the CT-device and a coordinate system assigned to the treatment device, and determining, based on the CT-image data and the first transformation data, position data including information about the position of the body part within the coordinate system assigned to the treatment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Stefan VILSMEIER, Kajetan BERLINGER
  • Publication number: 20170340903
    Abstract: The radiographic imaging apparatus is configured so that an irradiation device is mounted on a rotary drum of a rotary gantry. A pair of X-ray sources is disposed outside the rotary drum and attached to the outer surface of the rotary drum. A pair of FPDs facing the respective X-ray sources is mounted in the irradiation device. When X-rays are irradiated, X-ray intensity information is calculated by a signal processing device based an output signal from each radiation detection element of each FPD, and stored in a memory. Based on FOV information set by an input device, an X-ray intensity acquisition device acquires multiple pieces of X-ray intensity information that are calculated based on the output signals from the radiation detection elements in small FOV areas (or large FOV areas) of the FPDs, which are included in the X-ray intensity information stored in the memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Shinichirou IE, Norihiro UEMURA, Keigo TAKEUCHI
  • Publication number: 20170340904
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for neutralizing relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to neutralizer compositions for use on relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to a system for neutralizing relaxed hair. Yet further, the invention relates to relaxed hair neutralized by the compositions and methods disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Mario M. de la Guardia, Tony Ray Adair
  • Publication number: 20170340905
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns malodor masking compositions and/or ingredients, as well as method for counteracting or masking malodors and perfuming compositions having odor masking properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Nicholas O'LEARY, Jonathan WILLIAMS, Monica BANDERA
  • Publication number: 20170340906
    Abstract: A breathing equipment training device and a method for breathing training using a breathing equipment training device. The breathing equipment training device includes a shell and a diaphragm. The shell includes a first opening and a second opening, the first opening configured to be inserted into a breathing opening in a mask to form a connection with the breathing opening of the mask, and the second opening configured to be exposed to ambient air. The diaphragm is positioned in an inner cavity of the shell about the second opening, and configured to impede airflow into the shell through the second opening and to traverse along an axis between the first and second openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Justin Clayton Dickstein, Michael R. Moussa, Stephen Hilton Savoie
  • Publication number: 20170340907
    Abstract: An oxygen generation apparatus of the first embodiment includes an outer container, a container lid, a piercing member, and an inner container. An annular flange is formed inside the inner container, and a surface of the annular flange is provided with two sealing films to accommodate an oxygen generating agent. The piercing member may move from a first position to a second position relative to the container lid, so as to break the sealing films to mix the oxygen generating agents to generate oxygen; an oxygen generation apparatus of the second embodiment includes two inner containers, where an annular flange is formed on one inner container to dispose a sealing film to accommodate an oxygen generating agent, a bottom surface of another inner container is provided in a concave manner with an accommodation space which accommodates the piercing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Jian-Dih Jeng
  • Publication number: 20170340908
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method have a sensor positioned above a rear axle attached to a brake of a trailer. The sensor detects whether the temperature of the brake exceeds a threshold temperature. A light is mounted on the trailer and activates in response to the temperature of the brake exceeding the threshold temperature. A handle is pulled to distribute a fluid on the rear axle of the trailer. A conduit extends across the underside of the trailer wherein the conduit carries the fluid. A nozzle sprays the fluid over the rear axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: HLS Industries LLC
    Inventor: Jason Heath
  • Publication number: 20170340909
    Abstract: A fire suppression apparatus is described that includes a base and a lid. The base has an opening and walls defining an internal area. The base also includes a sleeve with a portion positioned in the internal area and around a perimeter of the walls, and the sleeve defines a region of the internal area for placing an object. The sleeve also has an opening for placing the object into the region. The base further has a first fire suppressing powder positioned in the internal area between the sleeve and the walls. The lid covers the opening of the base, and has a cavity, a second fire suppressing powder contained inside the cavity, and a divider positioned to cover the cavity of the lid. Methods for suppressing a fire of an object are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Richard R. Basham, Thomas A. Rogers
  • Publication number: 20170340910
    Abstract: A firefighting or rescue apparatus includes a frame having a cab defining an interior within which a flash memory device is permanently mounted. The flash memory device is isolated so that it is incapable of receiving any onboard operating data pertaining to the operation and status of the firefighting apparatus. Instead, the device primarily stores data regarding a service manual, maintenance manual, electrical diagrams and/or troubleshooting guide related to the firefighting apparatus. The device is able to be selectively coupled to a portable computing device so that a user working on the firefighting apparatus can access the data without risk of loss or misplacement thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Lenz, JR., James F. Symonds
  • Publication number: 20170340911
    Abstract: A thermal trigger assembly for remote mechanical actuation of another fire protection system component includes an activation component having a base and a movable member. A bias member biases the movable member from a preactivation to an activated position with respect to the base. A thermally responsive element retains the movable member in the preactivation position until a predetermined thermodynamic condition is reached, when the thermally responsive element loses structural integrity. A flexible connector includes a flexible hollow outer cable housing with one end configured to be stationarily (preferably fixedly) connected with the base. A flexible cable is inside the outer cable housing for sliding movement therein and has one end configured to be stationarily (preferably fixedly) connected with the movable member. The flexible cable is moved with respect to the outer cable housing by movement of the movable member upon loss of structural integrity by the thermally responsive element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen J. MEYER, Yoram RINGER, Thomas Edwin ARCHIBALD
  • Publication number: 20170340912
    Abstract: A muscular training apparatus to present muscular training accessories. The muscular training apparatus has a bottom part including a central panel and two lateral panels on each side of the central panel. The two lateral panels are installed free to pivot about the central panel. The apparatus can be converted between at least one working position and one storage position. In a working position, the lateral panels are unfolded at the sides of the central panel to form a self-supporting structure. In the storage position, the lateral panels are folded adjacent to the central panel. The bottom part further includes a locking element to secure the self-supporting structure in the working position of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Philippe Crevits
  • Publication number: 20170340913
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to power an exercise machine are disclosed herein. An example exercise machine includes a power receiver to measure a power output by a generator that is to convert movement of a moveable part into electric power, the power receiver is to calculate a rotations per minute of the moveable part. A mode controller is to calculate a power supply duty cycle based on the power output by the generator, the rotations per minute of the moveable part, and a user selected wattage. A power output controller is to control power provided to a console of the exercise machine based on the power supply duty cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Sutkowski, John Michael Wong, Ferdinand David, Ming Jiang
  • Publication number: 20170340914
    Abstract: An apparatus (1) for exercising muscles comprises a power arm (2), which is pivotable about a pivot shaft (5), which is disposed on a holding element (6). The first articulation point (7) at which a compression spring element (9) is linked to the power arm (2) is adjustable along the power arm (2). To achieve this, one end region (8) of the compression spring element (9) is provided with a first joint surface (14), and a series of second joint surfaces (16), which are designed complementary to the first joint surface (14), is disposed across an adjustment zone (10) along the power arm (2). The first joint surface (14) is operatively connectible to one of the second joint surfaces (16), and the power arm (2) is pressed via a further spring element (18) toward the one end region (8) of the compression spring element (9) such that the two operatively connected joint surfaces are kept in contact with each other. Resulting thereby is a simple possibility of adjustment of the force to be applied to the power arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Schrag
  • Publication number: 20170340915
    Abstract: Provided herein are exemplary embodiments including a portable exercise device comprising a lower housing, a circular spring within the lower housing, a circular spool covering the circular spring, a cord wrapped around the circular spool, the cord extending outside of the lower housing, a roller within the lower housing, the roller guiding the cord extending outside of the lower housing and a swivel mount connected to an exterior of the lower housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Joseph Gennusa
  • Publication number: 20170340916
    Abstract: Provided herein are exemplary embodiments including a fitness training unit that includes a large bench pad, the large bench pad having a proximal end and the large bench pad having a distal end, a small bench pad having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the small bench pad connected to the distal end of the large bench pad, a frame support for the large bench pad and the small bench pad, a distal end of the frame connected between two vertical support bars, wherein an angle formed between the proximal end of the small bench pad and the distal end of the large bench pad is approximately ten degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Joseph Gennusa