Patents Issued in January 18, 2018
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Publication number: 20180014949Abstract: The invention relates to a prosthetic foot with a housing (12) on which a connector (15) for a below-knee prosthesis can be arranged, with a forefoot (21) and a heel (43), wherein the housing (12) and the forefoot (21) are connected by at least one forefoot spring element (28), wherein the forefoot (21) and the heel (43) are connected by at least one sole spring element (41), and wherein the heel (43) and the housing (12) are connected by at least one heel spring element (30), wherein the end portions belonging to the at least one forefoot spring element (28) and to the at least one sole spring element (41), and assigned to the forefoot (21), are positioned relative to each other with at least one holding mechanism (34) in such a way that the at least one forefoot spring element (28) and the at least one sole spring element (41) are guided movably relative to each other along their longitudinal axis during a rollover movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Stefan Grosskopf, Felix Starker, Andreas Kramski, Andreas Adler, Urs Schneider, Jannis Breuninger
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Publication number: 20180014950Abstract: A prosthetic or orthotic device includes a body configured to support at least a portion of a human limb of a user wearing the prosthetic or orthotic device. The device can also include a shock absorption member coupled to the body. The shock absorption member includes one or more magnetorheological elastomer (MRE) springs disposed between a first portion of the body and a second portion of the body. The one or more MRE springs are selectively actuatable to vary a stiffness of the shock absorption member via the application of a magnetic flux, thereby adjusting a stiffness of the body of the prosthetic or orthotic device to a level corresponding to an activity level of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Freygardur Thorsteinsson, Ivar Gudmundsson, Christophe Lecomte
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Publication number: 20180014951Abstract: An apparatus including a post connectable to an implant extending from a residual limb; a base connectable to a prosthesis; and a clamping assembly configured to releasably connect the post to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Jason S. Toler
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Publication number: 20180014952Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure can include a frame structure adapted for use with a stent graft. The frame structure can include a scallop region and a Z-form region. The scallop region can have a first end portion, a second end portion, and a perimeter that defines an aperture. The Z-form region can extend from the scallop region and include a plurality of Z-shaped struts, each of which has a first end and a second end that is connected to the scallop region at different points so as to form a central frame structure lumen. The second end portion of the scallop region can include a backstop that is deployable from a first flattened configuration to a second erect configuration. The backstop, in the second erect configuration, is sized and dimensioned to extend into a lumen of an aortic branch vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Eric E. Roselli
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Publication number: 20180014953Abstract: A stent includes a plurality of stent rings and a plurality of connecting members for connecting adjacent stent rings. The stent rings are expandable from an unexpanded state to an expanded state, each stent ring including a plurality of struts. An adjacent pair of connecting members connected to the same stent ring are disposed to be rotation-symmetric with respect to a center of a strut disposed therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventor: Shuo Yang
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Publication number: 20180014954Abstract: The stent delivery device includes a pistol shaped handle with a barrel portion extending atop a grip portion. A trigger actuator is pivotably mounted to the pistol shaped handle and defines an angle with respect to the grip portion. A carrier is slidably mounted to the barrel portion of the pistol shaped handle. A mechanical linkage, which includes a roller clutch, interconnects the trigger actuator to the carrier. The angle is reduced responsive to pivoting the trigger actuator in an actuation direction toward the grip portion, and the angle is increased responsive to pivoting the trigger actuator in a re-set direction. The roller clutch is oriented in the mechanical linkage to rotate responsive to the trigger pivoting in the re-set direction, but the roller clutch is held against rotation responsive to pivoting the trigger in the actuation direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Ryan Bradway
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Publication number: 20180014955Abstract: A controlled expansion stent graft delivery system has an adjustment configuration in which a retractable sheath is at a retracted position out of contact with a stent graft, but expansion of the stent graft is controlled by a control tether, which has a middle segment wrapped around a fabric tube of the stent graft. The stent graft changes diameter responsive to a tension level in the control tether. At least one of an orientation and a position of the stent graft may be adjusted during controlled expansion via the control tether.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Charles Baxter, Ryan Bradway, Jarin Kratzberg
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Publication number: 20180014956Abstract: The disclosure pertains to an apparatus for maintaining patency within vessels in the vicinity of surgical procedures which might otherwise be compressed and partially or totally occluded and methods of use therefor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Fergal Horgan, Adrian McNamara, Fionnuala O'Gorman
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Publication number: 20180014957Abstract: A stent delivery device is provided that includes an outer tubular member, an intermediate tubular member disposed and slidable within a lumen of the outer tubular member, and a plurality of elongate members slidable within the intermediate tubular member. The plurality of elongate members have distal end structures that are moveable between a stent retaining configuration to selectively retain a stent and a stent releasing configuration to selectively release the stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Colby Harris, Jonathan Root
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Publication number: 20180014958Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking unintentional high amplitude muscle movements of a user and stabilizing a handheld tool are described. The method may include detecting motion of a housing of the handheld tool when manipulated by a user while the user is performing a task with a user-assistive device attached to an attachment arm of the handheld tool, and storing the detected motion in a memory of the handheld tool as motion data. Furthermore, the method may include controlling a first motion generating mechanism and a second motion generating mechanism by generating a first motion signal and a second motion signal that respectively drive the first motion generating mechanism in a first degree of freedom and the second motion generating mechanism in a second degree of freedom to stabilize motion of the user-assistive device attached to the attachment arm of the handheld tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Anupam J. Pathak, Michael Allen
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Publication number: 20180014959Abstract: An orthosis comprises a palmar splint section aligned with a palm of a hand of a human subject and a wrist and forearm splint section extending from the palmar splint section to a distance corresponding to at least a portion of a forearm of the human subject. A bladder support is pivotally connected to the palmar splint section and comprises a bladder connecting surface opposite to a surface of the bladder support facing the palmar splint section. An inflatable bladder is arranged on the bladder connecting surface and is aligned with MCP joints of the fingers of the hand. The orthosis is particularly useful for human subjects having suffered from neurological diseases or cerebrovascular accident (CVA).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Thomas ERIKSSON
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Publication number: 20180014960Abstract: A shoulder brace uses an adjustable outer cuff for engaging an arm of a user and providing a lifting force. This force is redistributed to a body portion of the brace in a manner to reduce arm and shoulder strain that can be associated with arm or shoulder repetitive movement. The brace is particularly helpful for long periods of exposure to playing of musical instruments such as a guitar but is useful for other applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Thomas SAWA, Richard Philip SAWA
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Publication number: 20180014961Abstract: A postural support apparatus comprising is provided including an biasing body comprising: a top member; a bottom member, spaced from the top member; and a left and right resilient members attached at each end of the top and bottom members. The left and right resilient members are configured to bias the top and bottom members into a predetermined position. The support apparatus also includes a load distributor connected to the biasing body configured to distribute a load force applied to the postural support apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Jim Mylonas
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Publication number: 20180014962Abstract: A height-adjustable splint, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a support plate (1000), mounted on teeth of the lower jaw, in a structure capable of being filled with a thermoformable resin; a front teeth portion relation recording apparatus (6010) for fixing a gap between front teeth of the upper jaw and front teeth of the lower jaw, on which the support plate (1000) is mounted, at the upper portion of a front teeth part of the support plate (1000) where the front teeth of the lower jaw are positioned; and an auxiliary support plate (2000) mounted on the upper portion of a molar portion of the support plate (1000), positioned on a molar tooth of the lower jaw, in a structure capable of being filled with a thermoformable resin, wherein the auxiliary support plate (2000) is characterized in that the height where the auxiliary support table (2000) is mounted on the support plate (1000) is determined in accordance with the pressure applied to a molar tooth of the lower jaw and a molaType: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2015Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: SEYEONBIOTECHInventors: Jinhaeng LEE, Kihwa OH, Geonjoo LEE
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Publication number: 20180014963Abstract: A limb support fastening arrangement for fastening a limb support to a limb of a wearer is disclosed. The arrangement comprises a first and second fastening portion, the first portion comprising an inflatable chamber comprising an upper and lower chamber wall and a first fastener disposed proximate the upper chamber wall, the lower chamber wall being arranged in use, to extend proximate the limb of the wearer. The second portion similarly comprises an inflatable chamber comprising an upper and lower chamber wall and a second fastener disposed proximate the upper chamber wall, the lower chamber wall being arranged in use, to extend proximate the limb of the wearer. The fastener associated with the first portion is arranged to detachably couple with the fastener associated with the second portion to detachably couple the first and second portions together, by positioning the lower chamber wall of one portion over the upper chamber wall of the other portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Phillip John Griffiths, John Davies
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Publication number: 20180014964Abstract: A urostomy bag carrying system includes a bag that may be carried. The bag has a pair of slots extending into an interior of the bag. A strap is coupled to the bag and the strap may be slung over a shoulder. Thus, the bag may be carried having the bag being positioned to cover a stoma on user. A urostomy bag is selectively positioned within the bag. At least one hose is fluidly coupled to the urostomy bag. The at least one hose is positioned in a selected one of the slots. Thus, the at least one hose may be fluidly coupled to the stoma.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Coleman E. Hill, Mary U. Hill, Christina R. Hill
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Publication number: 20180014965Abstract: The present invention discloses an Intra Uterine Ball (IUB) device useful for a gynecological procedure or treatment. The aforesaid device comprises a hollow sleeve for at least partial insertion into the uterine cavity; and, an elongate conformable member with at least a portion comprised of shape memory alloy. The elongate member is adapted to be pushed out from said sleeve within said uterine cavity. It is the core of the invention that the elongate member is adapted to conform into a predetermined three dimensional ball-like configuration within said uterine cavity following its emergence from said sleeve, such that expulsion from said uterine cavity, malposition in said uterine cavity, and perforation of the uterine walls is prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: OCON Medical Ltd.Inventor: Ilan Bar-Am
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Publication number: 20180014966Abstract: The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system, comprising a handle (3) having a longitudinal opening (8) at its first end, said opening (8) having a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the inserter, a first end (8 a) and a second end (8 b), a movable slider (5) arranged in said longitudinal opening (8) and having a first end (5 a) and a second end (5 b), a plunger (2) attached to the handle (3) and having a longitudinal axis, and an insertion tube (6) having a first end, a second end and a longitudinal axis essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the plunger (2), the insertion tube (6) being, along said longitudinal axis, movably arranged around the plunger (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: Bayer OyInventors: Heikki Lyytikäinen, Ilkka Jutila, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Harri Jukarainen, Taina Tjäder, Andrew Macleod, Michael Noble, David Whitaker
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Publication number: 20180014967Abstract: A thermal control unit for delivering temperature-controlled fluid to one or more patient therapy devices (e.g. pads, blankets, etc.) that are in contact with a patient is disclosed. The thermal control unit includes a fluid circuit with an inlet and outlet, a reservoir, a heat exchanger, a pump, and a controller. The thermal control also includes any one or more of the following: (1) an air eliminator with an air filter for filtering air vented from the fluid circuit to the ambient surroundings; (2) a plug that moves in response to changing fluid levels and that fluidly isolates the air filter from the fluid; (3) a second air filter coupled to the reservoir; (4) a check valve to prevent fluid from back flowing into the reservoir; and/or (5) a liquid filter coupleable to the reservoir to filter liquid entering or exiting the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Gregory S. Taylor
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Publication number: 20180014968Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for mitigating insulin resistance in a human subject by contacting one or more regions of the neck, the supraclavicular, and the interscapular regions of the human subject with a part of a cooling device, wherein the part of the cooling device has a temperature at about 15 or less Celsius degrees; cooling the one or more regions of the neck, the supraclavicular, and the interscapular regions of the human subject for a cooling period of at least 15 minutes; and performing previous two steps daily for about 14 or more days. The devices and methods may also be used to preventing, delaying or treating type 2 diabetes in a human subject or activating brown fat without incurring a sympathetic nerve-mediated cold feeling in a human subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Li Qiang
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Publication number: 20180014969Abstract: Anatomically contoured assistive devices, particularly for extremities such as the hand, are form fitting to the tissue to ensure targeted delivery of therapeutic treatment to specific tissue, remain stably affixed without pinching or binding, and allow for motion and use of the tissue while delivering targeted therapeutic treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Raymond K. WURAPA
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CATHETER, SYSTEM FOR TARGET TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT AND METHOD FOR TARGET BODY TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT
Publication number: 20180014970Abstract: A catheter for target body temperature management, a system for target temperature management, and a method for target body temperature management, including a catheter, system or method for target body temperature management in cavities, such as the nasopharynx route, of a body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Bernardo Lembo Conde de Paiva, Raphael Einsfeld Simões Ferreira -
Publication number: 20180014971Abstract: The present disclosure provides thermally conductive grafts and methods of passively cooling a hyperthermic region and preventing epilepsy, neural inflammation, and other neurological abnormalities using a thermally conductive graft including a thermally conductive matrix disposed between two opposed surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Raimondo D'Ambrosio, Samuel R. Browd, John W. Miller, Jeffrey G. Ojemann, Clifford L. Eastman, Matthew Smyth, Steven M. Rothman, Jason Fender
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Publication number: 20180014972Abstract: A hearing protection device is provided. The hearing protection device can include a speaker to relay sounds, such as conversations, to the user of the hearing protection. The hearing protection device can be powered by a rechargeable battery pack or separately by standard batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Douglas D. Fletcher, Oscar M. Hemberg, Eric O. Hemberg
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Publication number: 20180014973Abstract: A hearing protection apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a removable compressible pad having a top portion and a bottom portion wherein the compressible pad is configured to be secured to the headband when the apparatus is worn. The compressible pad can provide increased comfort and an improved fit to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Nicolas A. Echeverri, Douglas D. Fletcher, Oscar M. Hemberg, Eric O. Hemberg
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Publication number: 20180014974Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition that can be used as or as part of a wound dressing and to wound dressings comprising the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a composition that disrupts and kills bacteria within a biofilm and also prevents biofilm formation. The composition comprises a fibrous first component selected from the group consisting of chitosan, chitin, derivatives of chitosan, derivatives of chitin, and combinations thereof; at least one triprotic acid and at least one solubilising acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Andrew Hoggarth, Craig Hardy
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Publication number: 20180014975Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition that can be used as or as part of a wound dressing and to wound dressings comprising the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a composition that disrupts and kills bacteria within a biofilm and also prevents biofilm formation. The composition comprises a first component selected from the group consisting of chitosan, chitin, derivatives of chitosan, derivatives of chitin, and combinations thereof; at least one triprotic acid and at least one solubilising acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Andrew Hoggarth, Craig Hardy
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Publication number: 20180014976Abstract: A wound care device for delivering topical oxygen therapy, negative pressure wound therapy, and a low intensity vacuum therapy for treatment of a wound. The wound care device may include an oxygen supply mea, an oxygen consuming mea, a vacuum pump and motor, a pressure sensor, and a power supply and electronic controls. A dressing may be connected to the wound care device for administering topical continuous oxygen therapy and simultaneous negative pressure wound therapy to a wound. A canister or exudate trap may be positioned between the dressing and the vacuum supply port of the vacuum pump to collect and store exudates from the wound. The canister may be combined with the dressing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Srinivasan Sarangapani, Lawrence J. Cali
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Publication number: 20180014977Abstract: Medical tape suitable to be adhered onto a skin wound for healing of the skin wound or onto a scar for suppressing a thickening, an expansion and an extension of the scar after healing of the wound. The medical tape includes a flexible and stretchable substrate consisting of a plastic film or foil; a release paper which is adhered to one side of the substrate via a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer; and a peelable support consisting of two sheets of plastic films which are adhered to another side of the substrate via a silicone-coating layer and a slightly adhesive layer, in that order. The two sheets of plastic films are butted with each other at the midpoint of a longitudinal direction of the substrate, and over a widthwise direction of the substrate. The medical tape advantageously applies a shrinking force only to a wound surface or a scar surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Kenji NABESHIMA, Yoshinobu TAKEDA, Kotaro YOSHIMURA, Shinichiro KUNO, Hisako HARA
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Publication number: 20180014978Abstract: A medical pressure sock with an antibacterial fabric packing and an adhesive structure is provided. The antibacterial fabric packing is arranged on the inner surface. The adhesive structure is arranged at a position the pressure of which needs to be improved relative to the medial ankle of the lower limb; an adhesive surface connected with the adhesive structure is arranged on one side of the antibacterial fabric packing; the antibacterial fabric packing cross section includes a cross section front side, a cross section intermediate connection layer and a cross section rear side; the cross section intermediate connection layer has a special shape capable of being inserted into the cross section front side and the cross section rear side. The provided medical pressure sock solves the imbalance pressure and the not long-lasting antibacterial time problems of the traditional pressure socks, thus speeding up the recovery process of patients with varicose veins.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Xiaoming Tao, Qiao Li, Yuheng Zhang, Sui Yee Lui, Cheuk-Wa Chad Tse
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Publication number: 20180014979Abstract: To acquire a stretchable sheet having air permeability due to the presence of through-holes, with no hole formed through outer layers. There are provided: interposing a resilient film (30) that stretches and contracts, in a stretched state between a first sheet layer (21) having no elasticity and a second sheet layer (22) having no elasticity; and joining the first sheet layer (21) and the second sheet layer (22) together with a number of joints directly or through the resilient film 30 by melting the resilient film (30) with ultrasonic fusion energy applied by a thermal fusion device from the outside of the first sheet layer (21) and the outside of the second sheet layer (22) to a number of joint regions with intervals, during the interposing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Masaya FUJITA
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Publication number: 20180014980Abstract: An absorbent article may be constructed by printing on a web that forms a portion of the side panels using a first printing method; and by printing on a backsheet using a second printing method. Seams may be formed by attaching the side panels to a chassis and by attaching the side panels to each other to form a waist opening and leg openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Michael Dale Trennepohl, Andrew James Sauer, Donald Carroll Roe
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Publication number: 20180014981Abstract: A patient fluid absorption and estimation device includes an absorbent layer comprising an absorbent material and adapted to absorb fluids. The device's sensing layer includes piezoresistive element(s). The sensing layer abuts the absorbent layer such that changes in at the mass or shape of the absorbent layer cause a change in the strain in the piezoresistive element(s). The device includes memory and processing in communication with the memory. The processing includes a piezoresistive element interface. The processing senses a voltage, representing an estimation of the amount of fluid absorbed, across each element via the interface. The processing then converts each voltage to a digital value, and stores the value in the memory. The device includes wireless communications that receives commands from an external computer system to transmit the values, and transmits the values to the external. A power subsystem powers each subsystem.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Martin Schiavenato, Hang Liu, Subhanshu Gupta
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Publication number: 20180014982Abstract: A sanitary napkin for retention of vulvar discharge includes a shell that defines an interior space. The shell is flexible and liquid impermeable. A ridge, which defines a canal, extends from the front of the shell around a perimeter of an opening. An absorbent is positioned in the interior space and the canal. A pair of fasteners is coupled singly to and extends from opposing edges of the shell. A first improvement is the liquid impermeability of the front of the shell, wherein vulvar discharge is effectively retained within the interior space of the shell. A second improvement is the ridge that is positioned on the front. The shell is sealably positionable over the vulva of the user such that vulvar discharge is directed to the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Mezi Koulai
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Publication number: 20180014983Abstract: Disclosed herein is a liquid absorbing pad for use in clothing, comprising: a liquid permeable layer; a functional layer over the liquid impermeable layer; and a liquid impermeable barrier material, wherein the functional layer is capable of acquiring and distributing liquid and/or absorbing liquid and the liquid impermeable barrier material is bonded to at least the liquid impermeable layer and the functional layer around the periphery of said layers by a bonding means, provided that the bonding means is not stitching. The liquid absorbable pad may form part of a garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2015Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Daluwathumullagamage Praveen Nisal Jayasuriya, Achala Sajeeva Satharasinghe
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Publication number: 20180014984Abstract: In order to prevent degradation of appearance, prevent a decrease in flexibility, and improve non-elasticity in a non-stretchable region in an elastic film stretchable structure, the invention is characterized by having an elastic film stretchable structure (20X) formed by stacking an elastic film (30) between a first sheet layer (20A) and a second sheet layer (20B), wherein a region having the elastic film stretchable structure (20X) includes a non-stretchable region (70) and a stretchable region (80) provided at least at one side of the non-stretchable region (70) in a stretching and contracting direction, the stretchable region (80) being stretchable in the stretching and contracting direction, the first sheet layer (20A) and the second sheet layer (20B) are joined via through holes (31) penetrating the elastic film (30) at the large number of sheet bond portions (40) arranged at intervals, and the non-stretchable region (70) does not have a section in which the elastic film (30) linearly continues along tType: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Syunsuke SAKAI
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Publication number: 20180014985Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent core composite for a disposable absorbent article. The absorbent composite has a first fabric, a body side second fabric, and a plurality of aggregates of superabsorbent particles (SAP) situated between the first fabric second fabric. About each of a plurality of the SAP aggregates, an arrangement of spaced apart bond sites secure the second fabric to the first fabric and form a pocket in which the SAP aggregate is secured between the first fabric and the second fabric. The body side second fabric is a bulky nonwoven including fibers that entangle at least some particles in the SAP aggregate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Andrew C. Wright, Eugenio Varona, Anne Smid, Dennis Smid
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Publication number: 20180014986Abstract: A contact efficiency between a fragrance material and body fluid is increased, fragrance is effectively generated by a small amount of the fragrance material, and a manufacturing step is simplified. Including an absorbent body (6) in which a defibrated fluff pulp (5), defibrated from a pulp raw fabric sheet (4), is fiber stacked, wherein a fragrance material (3) is added to the pulp raw fabric sheet (4) before being defibrated. A manufacturing method includes a paper making step of obtaining, after forming a wet paper sheet (2) from a source material (2) and adding a fragrance material (3) to the wet paper sheet (2), a pulp raw fabric sheet (4) by dehydrating and drying the wet paper sheet (2), and a processing step of an absorbent article of defibrating the pulp raw fabric sheet (4) and manufacturing an absorbent body (6) by fiber stacking this defibrated fluff pulp (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Takeshi KUROHARA
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Publication number: 20180014987Abstract: A self-injury sleeve is provided. The presently-disclosed self-injury deterrent sleeves can comprise a sleeve body that is tubular and configured to receive an appendage. The sleeves can further include one or more self-injury deterrent pads provided on an outer side of the sleeve body that are comprised of a material having greater resistance to cutting and abrasion than the sleeve body material, a material that is softer than the sleeve body material, or a combination thereof. The sleeves can be worn by individuals to deter self-cutting and other self-injury.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Abraham Karabel
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Publication number: 20180014988Abstract: A mobility device, including a base, a first omnidirectional wheel mounted at a first side of a forward portion of the base to rotate about a first axis, a second omnidirectional wheel mounted at a second side of the forward portion of the base to rotate about the first axis, a third wheel mounted at a rearward portion of the base to rotate about a second axis, a drive system to move the first omnidirectional wheel, the second omnidirectional wheel, and the third wheel according to input received indicating a desired motion of the mobility device, a seat for a user of the mobility device, and a linear actuator coupling the seat to the base to drive the adjustable seat in a vertical direction according to the input received indicating the desired motion of the mobility device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Ernesto Diaz-Flores, Wesley Siebenthal
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Publication number: 20180014989Abstract: A wheelchair lifting device is disclosed. The wheelchair lifting device has a stationary platform, a movable lift assembly, a number of motorized lifting jacks, a foot stand platform, a battery power supply and a wireless lift controller and receiver. The movable lift assembly is attached to the stationary platform by the lifting jacks, and the movable lift assembly can be lifted and lowered relative to the stationary platform by the lifting jacks. The base of the movable lift assembly may be level with or nearly level with the stationary platform when in a lowered position to enable a wheelchair to roll onto the lift assembly without requiring a ramp. In some embodiments, the wheelchair lift includes a scale to weigh the occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Marc Levine
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Publication number: 20180014990Abstract: An assembly has a frame with two ends and two rails with a drop section generally centered, a base plate spanning the rails at the drop sections, a turn table upon the base plate, a pivot tray upon the turn table, linkages upon the pivot tray, sections operatively connected to the linkages, spring panels upon the sections, and a mattress upon the section. Senior citizens, patients, and disabled persons find difficulty to enter and to climb out of bed and may frequently require assistance. When this problem occurs, others must assist a person and the assistance varies depending on the person's size, weight and degree of mobility. The present invention adapts easily to most standard bed frames and allows a patient to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise and then to a sitting position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Joseph Stanislao, David Yakos, Stephen Sanford, Ross Walker
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Publication number: 20180014991Abstract: The present urinal's function is to assist a female relieve her bladder independently while in the supine, sitting or standing position by providing an angled opening for urine to collect in the container. The urinal is entirely made of a flexible nonporous waterproof material; allowing for reuse. Its structure is comprised of an expandable and retractable bellows mechanism to facilitate compact storage within a hospital dispensing cabinet or while in the user's possession. The opening is lined with a beveled outer seal. When the urinal's opening is placed over the female perineal area, it extends extra-labially from the anterior labial commissure to the perineal body. By providing an outer seal that is angled horizontally, toward the user, prevention of leakage results in the maintenance of hygiene. The containers shape is rectangular facilitating proper placement by providing a base when used in a horizontal/supine position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Jessica Caroline Leon
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Publication number: 20180014992Abstract: A foot pillow designed to be used by an individual with plantar fasciitis and suffers from severe foot pain when the individual attempts to stand or walk after resting horizontally. The pillow is a square or rectangular structure with a flat bottom and a dome or conical-shaped top surface. The pillow is made of elastic foam sufficient size, thickness and compression rating to support the user's arch when standing on the pillow's center axis. Because the pillow is domed or conical shape, the pillow has less arch support near its perimeter edge. During use, the user stands in place and repeatedly lifts and press both feet into the top surface near the pillow's center axis. Over a few minutes, the user lifts his feet and gradually moves them outward towards the perimeter edge thereby enabling the plantar fascia on each foot to gradually stretch before being fully extended when standing or walking.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: KURT VILHELMSEN
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Publication number: 20180014993Abstract: A mobility walker comprising a pair of rear legs and a pair of front legs, each configured to support the mobility walker on the ground. The mobility walker further comprises a transverse handle extending laterally across a width of the mobility walker. The transverse handle is configured to be grasped by a user when operating the mobility walker. At least sixty percent of the length of each of the front legs is formed with a concave curvature, as viewed from a front of the mobility walker.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Vicki L. Julian, Christopher Steven Julian
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Publication number: 20180014994Abstract: Multipurpose tactile warning panels for use in pedestrian walkways, and in particular tactile warning panels that are designed and built with multifunction/multipurpose capabilities that serve the visually impaired and enable the deployment of smart city technology by integrating tactile warning systems and subsurface enclosures that can withstand pressures of five (5) tons up to and exceeding sixty (60) tons and incorporate small cells, beacons, sensors, Fog Computing, electric energy generation, rechargeable power supplies, wireless M2M communication and a plethora of other smart city technologies.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Christopher Gary Henshue, Gary LaVerne Henshue, James Cyrus Rice
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Publication number: 20180014995Abstract: A cooling compression sleeve device generally comprising three layers, a flexible bottom layer, a flexible middle layer, and a flexible top layer, and two voids, the first void substantially filled with a cooling agent and the second void comprising a selectively inflatable air bladder, which in its preferred form is portable, cleanable, reusable, and useful to provide cooling therapy to the limbs of humans or animals and particularly to the knee, shoulder, and elbow joints.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Richard Wesley Gensch
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Publication number: 20180014996Abstract: A self-sheathing injection assembly that includes a sheath protecting the medical professional from accidental punctures from the needle. The sheath is slidable to expose the end of the needle, and the sheath is lockable in the exposed condition with a detent mechanism. The separable needle assembly also includes features that firmly couples a carpule of medicine to the needle assembly, such that upon removal of the needle assembly after use the carpule remains attached to the needle for simultaneous disposal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: Hooman Asbaghi
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Publication number: 20180014997Abstract: A device serves for transferring a fluid between a storage container and at least one further container for use. Said transfer device comprises a sealing section by means of which a main part of the transfer device sealingly rests on the storage container. A hollow-needle assembly comprises a hollow needle which can be moved between a retracted resting position and a deployed connecting position, the assembly, in the connecting position, providing a fluid connecting channel between the storage container and the transfer device. The hollow-needle assembly can be moved by means of a pressure actuating element. During said movement, the pressure actuating element is primarily connected to the sleeve of the hollow needle so as to be resistant to shear forces. A guiding device serves to axially guide the pressure actuating element on the main part. Said guiding device has at least one guiding pin. Said guiding pin slides in at least one associated guiding groove during movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Gero Eichelkraut, Tobias Festel, Frank Skaper, Martin Bayer, Christoph Merhold
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Publication number: 20180014998Abstract: A tube end (14) of a barrel (12) of an injector (1) includes a tubular portion (921) on which a spiral projection (925) is formed, and an inner circumferential surface of the tubular portion is a female tapered surface (922). A small-diameter portion (16) is formed between a liquid storing portion (15) into which a plunger (18) is inserted and the tubular portion (921). A base end (21) of a liquid collection needle (20) is fluid-tightly connected to the small-diameter portion (16), and a leading end of the liquid collection needle (20) protrudes from the tube end (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Takehiko YUKI, Yasumasa UEHARA, Takahiko KUNISHIGE, Kiyomi NAKANO, Megumi UEHARA, Kazuhiko TAKIMOTO, Miki ISHIDA